Pre-Application Review: Proposed Church on Markham Woods Road

Original title: 9:40 AM (TEAMS) MARKHAM WOODS RD CHURCH - PRE-APPLICATION Project Number: 26-80000063 Project Description: Proposed Special Exception for a church on 5.06 acres in the A-1 zoning district located on the east side of Markham Woods Rd, north of SR 434 Project Manager: Amy Canelo (407) 665-7354 (acanelo@seminolecountyfl.gov) Parcel ID: 35-20-29-300-0110-0000 BCC District: 3-Constantine Applicant: Dave Schmitt (407) 207-9088 Consultant: N/A

June 24, 2026

zoning land use religious institutions development

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The Frame

What this does

The project seeks a special zoning exception to allow a church on a 5.06-acre parcel in an , which may impact local land use and traffic patterns near SR 434.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Nearby residents on Markham Woods Rd

Residents in the immediate vicinity may experience changes in traffic or land use if the special exception is granted.

Dave Schmitt

The applicant is seeking approval for a specific land use on the identified parcel.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Seminole County Development Review Committee is reviewing a pre-application for a proposed church on a 5.06-acre site located on Markham Woods Road. This is an early-stage meeting to discuss a request for a '' to current zoning rules.

Key Facts

The project is a pre-application for a Special Exception to establish a church.
The proposed site is 5.06 acres in size.
The property is currently zoned as A-1.
The site is located on the east side of Markham Woods Road, north of SR 434.
The project is identified by number 26-80000063.
The review is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 9:40 AM via TEAMS.
The project is located in BCC District 3 (Constantine).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Special Exception' in zoning?

A is a use that is permitted in a zoning district only if it meets specific criteria and is approved by the local government, as it is not a 'by-right' use.

Can I attend this meeting?

The meeting is listed as a 'TEAMS' meeting, suggesting it is held virtually; you should contact the project manager, Amy Canelo, for access details.

Why It Matters

The project seeks a special zoning exception to allow a church on a 5.06-acre parcel in an , which may impact local land use and traffic patterns near SR 434.

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Connected Entities

organizationSeminole County“Local government body reviewing the application”Map →

locationSR 434“Reference point for the project location”Map →

personAmy Canelo“Project Manager for Seminole County”Map →

locationMarkham Woods Rd“Location of the proposed project”Map →

personDave Schmitt“Applicant for the project”Map →

Sources

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