Zoning Change Approved for 7900 Arlington Expressway

Original title: ORD Adopting a Small-Scale Amendmnt to the FLUM Series of the 2045 Comp Plan at 7900 Arlington Expy, btwn Arlington Rd N. & Century St - (2.04± Acres) - CGC to HDR - 8000 Realco, LLC - (R.E. # 142483-0040) (Appl # L-5990-24C) (Dist. 1-Amaro) (Roberts) (LUZ) (PD & PC Apv) (Rezoning 2025-86) 2/11/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 2/19/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/25/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/11/25 CO PH Addnt'l 3/25/25 3/18/25 LUZ PH Approve 4-0 3/25/25 CO PH Approve 17-0 LUZ PH - 3/18/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3187, F.S. & Ch 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 3/11/25 & 3/25/25

Record date · March 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved a small-scale amendment to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation for a 2.04-acre property located at 7900 Arlington Expressway. The property's designation will change from Community General Commercial () to High Density Residential ().

Why it matters

This ordinance allows for the potential development of high-density residential housing on a 2.04-acre site currently zoned for commercial use, impacting future land use and density in District 1.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

8000 Realco, LLC

The entity owns the property and is the applicant for the land use change.

Directly affected

District 1 Residents

Residents in the area will see a change in the permitted land use and potential future development density at the specified location.

Key Facts

The ordinance changes the land use designation of 2.04 acres at 7900 Arlington Expressway from Community General Commercial (CGC) to High Density Residential (HDR).
The City Council approved the ordinance with a 17-0 vote on March 25, 2025.
The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee approved the measure 4-0 on March 18, 2025.
The property is identified by Real Estate number 142483-0040.

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The amendment is part of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
The project is located in District 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the change from CGC to HDR mean?

It changes the permitted use of the land from Community General Commercial to High Density Residential, allowing for more intensive residential development.

Was this change controversial?

The ordinance passed with unanimous support from both the committee (4-0) and the full City Council (17-0).

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