Patriot Response Group LLC’s rezoning was sought to develop a site that would accommodate storage, distribution, contractor, and building trade facilities, which align with heavy commercial use. The site is located on the west side of Highway US1, east of Old Dixie Highway. The surrounding area includes a mix of commercial and industrial land, making the rezoning request compatible with the existing land use pattern. It was determined by the staff that the rezoning request was consistent with the commercial industrial future land use designation and that recent development trends justified the need for such a zoning amendment. Additionally, the rezoning was not anticipated to result in significant adverse impacts on the environment or decrease levels of service for public facilities.

Mr. Jod Miller’s rezoning request aimed at developing the site for retail sales and selected service activities. His property is also located on the west side of US1 and east of Old Dixie Highway. This change was supported by the presence of existing General Commercial zoning in the area and economic conditions favoring commercial development over light industrial use. The proposed change was deemed consistent with the commercial industrial future land use and not expected to have adverse environmental impacts or reduce public service levels.

No concerns regarding traffic impacts were raised for either rezoning application. The staff presentations highlighted that both rezoning requests would not generate traffic that would decrease the levels of service on the surrounding roadways. Additionally, for Mr. Miller’s request, it was clarified that any future development triggering an increase in traffic would require a traffic study.

No public comments were made during the hearings for both rezoning requests, and the commission passed both motions to approve unanimously.