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Proposed 144,000 Square Foot Warehouse Development in Sanford

Original title: Sanford Commerce Center Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment and PD Major Amendment Rezone - Consider a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Commercial to Industrial and a Rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) for a proposed 144,000 square foot commercial and industrial flex space warehouse development on approximately 17.23 acres, located on the south side of Orange Blvd, and approximately ½ mile east of Oregon St; (Z2026-06/02.26SS.01) (S. Brent Spain, Esquire, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner)

July 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal would change the land use designation from commercial to industrial for 17.23 acres, potentially enabling the construction of a large-scale warehouse facility in District 5.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District 5 Residents

Residents in the vicinity of Orange Blvd may experience changes in traffic patterns and land use intensity if the project is approved.

S. Brent Spain

As the applicant, they are seeking the necessary land use and zoning approvals to proceed with the warehouse development.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a land use map amendment and rezoning request to allow for a new 144,000-square-foot commercial and industrial warehouse project. The proposal covers approximately 17.23 acres located on the south side of Orange Boulevard.

Key Facts

  • The proposal involves a 144,000 square foot commercial and industrial flex space warehouse development.
  • The project site encompasses approximately 17.23 acres.
  • The request seeks to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Commercial to Industrial.
  • The request seeks a rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development).
  • The site is located on the south side of Orange Blvd, approximately 0.5 miles east of Oregon St.
  • The application is filed under reference number Z2026-06/02.26SS.01.
  • The item is scheduled for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • The project is located in District 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is being built on the property?
The applicant is proposing a 144,000 square foot commercial and industrial warehouse.
Where is this development located?
The site is on the south side of Orange Blvd, about half a mile east of Oregon St.
What changes are being requested for the land?
The applicant is requesting a change in the Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Industrial and a rezone within the Planned Development (PD) category.

Why It Matters

This proposal would change the land use designation from commercial to industrial for 17.23 acres, potentially enabling the construction of a large-scale warehouse facility in District 5.

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Commercial to Industrial Conversion

The proposal indicates a shift in land use strategy for this specific 17.23-acre parcel from commercial to industrial.

District 5

Connected Entities

otherZ2026-06/02.26SS.01“Reference number for the zoning amendment application.”Map →
locationOrange Blvd“Location of the proposed development site.”Map →
locationDistrict 5“The district where the proposed development is located.”Map →
personS. Brent Spain“Attorney representing the applicant for the zoning amendment.”Map →
personAnnie Sillaway“Principal Planner for the project.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy20
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