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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4844 Amendment to Seminole Towne Center PDOrdinance No. 2026-4844 An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida providing for the amending the zoning on a 48.89 acre portion of real property located at 200 Towne Center Circle and assigned Tax Parcel Identification Number(s) 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29-19-30- 5LW-01013-0000, and 29-19-30-5LW-0400-0000 by the Seminole County Property Appraiser which property is located within the Sanford City Limits (map of the property is attached) establishing a phase one amendment to the Seminole Towne Center PD with modified design standards; providing for findings and intent; providing for the taking of implementing administrative actions; providing for the adoption of a map by reference; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for non -codification and the correction of scrivener's errors and providing for an effective date and potential reversion. Whereas, an application has been submitted proposing to amend the Planned Development Zoning of real property generally addressed as 200 Towne Center Circle to modify land use and design standards and establish the Phase 1 modification to the existing Seminole Towne Center (PD) to establish a 153,820-square-foot wholesale retail center, a 2,219-square-foot liquor store, vehicle service (tires only) and gasoline fuel pumps; and Whereas, the fee simple title owner(s) of the real property that is the subject of this Ordinance TAC Seminole Towne Center LLC and 320 Towne Center Circle LLC. (the "Property Owner"); and Whereas, the applicant on behalf of the Property Owner is Brooks Stickler, P.E. of Kimley Horn, Inc. located in Orlando; and Whereas, the subject real property is assigned Tax Parcel Identification Number(s) 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29-19-30-5LW-010B-0000, and 29-19-30-5LW- 0400-0000, as assigned by the Seminole County Property Appraiser; and Whereas, the subject real property is a site 48.89 acres in size and is addressed as 200 Towne Center Circle and 320 Town Center Circle which real property is located on the South of SR 46, North of SR 417, East of Interstate 4 and West of Towne Center Boulevard and Whereas, a Citizens Awareness and Participation Plan (CAPP) meeting was held on May 14th, 2025 and has submitted a CAPP Summary; and Whereas, The proposed Master Plan modifies uses and development standards for a 48.89 acre portion of the mall on the former Macy's Department Store. The Seminole Town Center PD Master Plan proposes a 153,820-square-foot wholesale retail center, a 2,219-square-foot liquor store, vehicle service (tires only) and gasoline fuel pumps; and Proposed Commercial OIOUfM EIEVATgM OEMT ELEYAT J am. - O EMfNVElEV T M .a . TOTY EIOY�IN/.' fYX Elevations of Fuel Islands LIGHT =FASCIA TO _METALCOLUMNS VARIES'GALVANIZED. PAINTED ONORTHISOUTH ELEVATION E-SIDE ENi S.D[ OEASTIWEST ELEVATION �• 97,, it OCONTROLLER ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS A '� FASCIA PANEL CHAMPAGNE' SIGN AREA TABULATION (CANOPY SWNSI QUANFITY SIZE AREAIEIICHI MWSF n 2'5�: 21 SF MSF TOTAL SqN AREA: N ]F W/. Whereas, The following is a table of development standards obtained from the PD Master Plan. Reductions and variations to the specifically noted minimum code standards are provided to show staff's position as it relates to the proposed reduction of standards presented in the PD proposal as part of the negotiated PD non -statutory development agreement: Deviation Requirement Required Provided Explanation LDR All service islands shall A setback of 10' in The gasoline Schedule E, be limited to and lieu of 35' from all fuel pumps are Section 2.0- utilized only for the parcels lines for located internal B.1 dispensing of fuel, air, service islands and to the site and relative are not adjacent water and/or oil. All appurtenance and to external service islands and structures above the parcel related appurtenances ground for boundaries. A and structures above accessory retail reduction in the ground shall be located gasoline sales. 71% 35' setback to at least thirty-five feet Reduction 10', internal to the site, will Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Requirement Required (35') from all parcel lines. No service islands or the activities related thereto shall be permitted within any required buffer strip. LDR Accessory buildings and Schedule F, structures are prohibited Section 2.0, in front or side yards. D.2 Garages and carports greater than 200 square feet that comply with the applicable required district setbacks may be permitted in the side yard. LDR Sch G, Where appropriate with Section 3.0 - sound and generally C.La accepted architectural practices and principles, buildings should be located near the front property line, with front Provided Accessory buildings and structures are allowed in front or side yards so long as they support the primary retail function of the use so long as they are not used for storage or waste in lieu on being prohibited. Building location permitted to be central to the property in lieu of being near the front property line. Deviation Explanation allow for a denser development form and allow the development to provide for a sufficient amount of parking for the primary use of the site. Front and side yards are determined by the primary and secondary roads. This development is part of a mixed use PD and has an internal looped roadway network that creates all sides of the site as a front yard. The nature of the large wholesale retail use experiences high volumes of vehicle traffic and relies on the placement of Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Yes Requirement Required building facades at or near the back of sidewalk. All buildings must front a public or private street. LDR Sch G, All buildings shall be Section 3.0 - arranged to orient to and C.l.b help define the street, to frame corners, to encourage pedestrian traffic and define a pace. LDR Sch G, To encourage a wider Section 3.0 - Sec distribution and use of CA parking and better access for customers, all large retail establishments, either Provided Building location permitted to be central to the property in lieu of fronting on a public or private street. Retail establishments of a single owner exceeding 75,000 square feet to provide for a single customer entrance Deviation Explanation the building internal to the site for adequate movement of vehicles. Due to the high vehicle volume, placing the building along the street frontage will not provide for a parking design that will provide an adequate distribution of parking for customers. The nature of the large wholesale retail use experiences high volumes of vehicle traffic and relies on the placement of the This is a wholesale retail use and design of the store requires a single point of entry and exist to Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Yes Requirement Required single or multiple ownership that exceed 75,000 square feet, shall provide at least no less than 2 customer entrances. Sufficient offset distances between entrances shall be provided to more evenly distribute both vehicular and pedestrian circulation routes. LDR Sch J, In situations where there Section 2.2 - are four (4) or more E rows of parking spaces, the City may require the use if landscaped strips a minimum of ten (10) feet in width to be parallel to the subject driving aisles. In such areas, trees shall generally be spaced at intervals of twenty-five (25) feet. Provided in lieu of no less then 2 customer entrances. The use of parking end -cap landscape islands in lieu of 10' wide parking strips parallel to four (4) or more rows of parking spaces. Deviation Explanation provide an adequate level of security as there is a high volume of customers and sales daily. The location of the entry and exit is located central to the parking lot to provide for an equal distribution of distances to the majority of parking spaces. The parking lot design provides for as much landscaping islands and strips as possible without limiting and degrading access and distribution for the parking spaces provided for customers. Any additional landscaping areas within the parking lot will reduce the level Staff Supports (Yes/No) NO Requirement Required LDR Sch G, Vehicular circulation Section 3.0 - within a site, Parking S.6 pod, up to 200 spaces each, shall be separated by streets and/or pedestrian plazas Provided Parking pods shall be separate by designated primary drive aisles in lieu of streets and/or pedestrian plazas. Deviation Explanation of service for use of the site beyond the minimum needs to adequality serve the use. The nature of this development and the accessory use associated with it, limits the site's geometry to provide for additional internal separator streets or plazas. If additional internal streets or plazas were to be provided, there would not be a sufficient amount of parking spaces to serve the use causing overflow and unwanted circling of drivers looking for spaces. Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Requirement Required LDR Sch H, No development shall Section 7.0 - exceed the required C number of parking spaces by more than twenty-five percent (25 percent). However, the Administrative Official may approve parking increases up to 50 percent, when the applicant demonstrates good cause in a parking study prepared by a traffic engineer or traffic planner. At least five examples of similar projects within 100 miles of the project location must be included in the parking study. A percentage of any increase in parking spaces must include either EV charging stations or installation of electric conduit to serve future EV infrastructure. LDR Sch H, All parking area designs Section 8.0 - shall comply with B Figure H-1 of this Schedule. Provided No development shall exceed the required number of parking spaces by more than 75% in lieu of 25%. Parking lot design radius for parking islands to be a minimum of 8' in lieu of 20'. Deviation Explanation Maximum parking allowance is not sufficient to meet the needs of the proposed development. Parking beyond the maximum allowed is needed to ensure that cars do not overflow outside of the site onto adjacent streets and to minimize the likelihood of drivers continuously circling the parking lot for extended periods of time causing congestion. A reduction in parking island radii to 8' will reduce vehicle turning speeds providing for a safer environment for pedestrians Staff Supports (Yes/No) REC Yes Requirement Required LDR Sch J, A landscaped area shall Section 2.2 - be provided and A.2 maintained at each end of all rows of parking. In addition, at least one (1) landscaped area shall be provided and maintained between every ten (10) parking spaces, provided however, that when double (front -to -front) rows of parking spaces are utilized, each required landscaped area shall contain a minimum land area of four hundred (400) square feet. Length shall match that of the adjacent parking space. A twenty (20) foot turning radius shall be accommodated Provided At least one (1) landscaped area shall be provided and maintained between every twenty (20) parking spaces in lieu of every ten (10). Deviation Explanation travelling to and from their vehicles within a high vehicle volume parking lot. Routes for delivery, waste, and emergency services provide adequate movement of vehicles. The parking lot design provides for as much landscaping islands and strips as possible without limiting and degrading access and distribution for the parking spaces provided for customers. Any additional landscaping areas within the parking lot will reduce the level of service for use of the site beyond the minimum needs Staff Supports (Yes/No) NO Requirement Required at the end of parking rows. LDR Sch J - a minimum five-foot Section 2.6 A wide landscaped area shall be located along one -hundred percent (100%) of a building facade with frontage along a street right-of- way. LDR Sch H, It is recommended that Section 6.0 - 1 /2 of the bicycle F.8 parking spaces be provided as long-term parking, safe and secure from vandalism and theft, and protected from the elements. With the remainder being provided as short term Provided Excluding space necessary for ingress and egress, a minimum five- foot wide landscaped area shall be located along one -hundred percent (100%) of the property boundary adjacent to street right-of- way, in lieu of the building facade with frontage along a street right -of- way - Request: - 10 public (short term) bike spaces at primary facade (42%) - 14 employee (day use/long term) spaces inside building at Tire Deviation Explanation to adequality serve the use. The building is not located along street ROW due to the needed design of the site to adequality serve customers and preserve functionally of the use. Landscaped areas are provided along the perimeter of the use area along the street frontage/ ROW with the exception of points of ingress and egress None Staff Supports (Yes/No) NO Yes Staff Requirement Required Provided Deviation Supports Explanation (Yes/No) (customer or visitor) Center and parking, and it is Receiving area recommended that these (58%) parking spaces be visible and convenient to the building entrance. LDR Sch G, Primary Fagade Primary facades on This a large NO Section 3.0 - Standards the ground floor scale wholesale E shall have a retail use and minimum of four providing (4) design features glazing above along a minimum the minimum of 15% of their needed for daily horizontal length in operations lieu of 50% of their poses a security horizontal length. risk for break in. As an alternative and to provide for a visually pleasing fagade, the building include architecture enhancements on the fagade such as faux casements with canopy; changes in exterior materials. LDR Sch G, Secondary Facade Secondary facades Secondary NO Section 3.0 - Standards. shall not be facades will F required to provide match Requirement Required LDR Sch G, A single, large, Section 3.0 - dominant building must I.l.a. be avoided. False fronts or parapets create insubstantial appearance and are discouraged. All facades, excluding courtyard areas, shall be designed to employ, at a minimum, the following design treatments. For buildings 40,000 square feet or larger in gross building area, a maximum length, or uninterrupted curve of any fagade, at any point must be 150 linear feet. Projections and recesses must have a minimum Provided any of the design elements required for primary facades in lieu of a minimum of two design elements, so long as the secondary fagade's architectural design matches the primary facades'. Buildings subject to the projection or recess depths required under "Variation in Massing" must not have a single wall plane exceeding 100% of each fagade in lieu of 60% of each fagade. Deviation Explanation architectural design, colors and materials of primary facades, but do not lend themselves to glazing elements or other design features due to internal building design conflicts and security issues. The design style of the proposed building is based on modern themes which do not provide for projections and recesses rather than the style of traditional vernacular to have a more timeless appearance. Staff Supports (Yes/No) Requirement LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - I.2 LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - J.2 Required depth of 10' with 150 linear feet limitation Wall plane changes. Buildings subject to the projection or recess depths required under "Variation in Massing" must not have a single wall plane exceeding 60% of each facade. If a building has a projection or recess of 40' or more, each is considered a separate facade, and must meet the above requirements for wall plane changes. Each building facade shall be designed such that at least 8 of the following building design treatments are used: Provided Continuous wall with no plane changes Each building facade shall be designed such that at least 8 of the following building design treatment are used: a. Canopies, porticos or porte- cocheres, shall be integrated with the building's massing and style b. Overhangs, minimum of 3' Deviation Explanation The design style of the proposed building is based on modern themes which do not provide for projections and recesses rather than the style of traditional vernacular to have a more timeless appearance. Staff Supports (Yes/No) 1LTG] Design Yes treatments provided : a. Canopy: Enry canopy feature integrated into building facade c. Colonnades or arcades: Entry canopy provides colonnade area Staff Requirement Required Provided Deviation Supports Explanation (Yes/No) c. Colonnades or arcades, a minimum or 8' clear in width. d. Cornice a minimum of Thigh with 12" projection e. Peaked or curved roof forms f. Arches with minimum 12" recess depth g. Display windows h. Ornamental and structural architectural details, other than cornices, which are integrated into the building structure and overall design. i. Clock or bell tower or other such roof treatment j . Projected, covered or recessed entry with minimum of 8' and the minimum area of 100 square feet k. Emphasized building base, minimum of 3' exceeding minimum width. g. Display Windows: Sectional glazed overhead doors provided at tire center h. Ornamental and structural architectural details: Metal sign structure feature with CMU column element integrated into building structure and design. j. Projected, covered or recessed entry: Canopy provides covered, recessed entry area exceeding minimum width Staff Requirement Required Provided Deviation Supports Explanation (Yes/No) high, with a minimum projection from the wall of 2". 1. Additional roof articulation above the minimum standards. m. Curved walls n. Columns o. Pilasters p. Tile roof material p. Expressed or exposed structural elements. and area requirements. k. Building base 1'-8" to 3'-4" high (variance on height) n. Columns: Columns with high CMU bases provided at entry canopy Additional item: Vertical inset elements with color change North fagade must accommodate continuous rack systems and clear line of sight along aisles to facilitate security. North fagade faces internal circulation and parking rather than a public road way. Requirement Required LDR Sch G, All projects shall be Section 3.0 - designed such that at J.3 least 2 of the follow are used: Staff Deviation Provided Supports Explanation (Yes/No) All projects shall Elements Unclear be designed such included at location. that at least 2 of Primary No the following are Facades only: finding used: made. a. Decorative landscape planters or planting areas, a minimum of 5' wide shall be provided, as well as areas for shaded seating consisting of a minimum of 100 square feet. b. Specialty pavers or stamped or textured colored concrete along the building perimeter walkway with treatment must constitute a minimum of 60% of walkway area. c. Two specimen trees or palms provided for every 100' of the front facade or secondary facade facing a right-of- way and a minimum of 2 specimen trees or a. Integral concrete benches at entry canopy area columns c. Trees at South facade North facade must accommodate continuous rack systems. North facade faces internal circulation and parking rather than a public road way. Requirement Required Provided Deviation Explanation palms for the rest of the project with a minimum height of 12' at time of planting. d. Site sculptures whenever practical e. Other site elements not addressed herein will be reviewed on a case -by -case basis and will be evaluated based upon such factors as durability, quality, maintenance, architectural intent, compatibility with the provisions of these design guidelines and environmental context. LDR Sch G, An outdoor patio area An indoor patio A seating and Section 3.0 - must be provided area, in lieu of an patio area will O.a. adjacent to the customer outdoor patio area, be located entrance, with a must be provided inside the minimum of 100 square adjacent to the building as to feet in area. The patio customer entrance, be protected area must incorporate with a minimum of from the natural the following: 100 square feet in elements and to area. The patio area be usable must incorporate at Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Staff Requirement Required Provided Deviation Supports Explanation (Yes/No) a minimum benches and seating areas in lieu of benches or seating areas, decorative landscape planters or wing walls, and structural or vegetative shading. LDR Sch F, The maximum height of The maximum Section 9.0 - any outdoor light, as height of any E.8 measured from the outdoor light, as ground to the top of the measured from the lighting fixture or light ground to the top of pole, whichever is the lighting fixture higher, shall be 25' feet. or light pole, whichever is higher, shall be 37' feet. In lieu of 25' feet. during storm events. Taller light poles will provide for a wider spread of light to increase visibility and safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. Yes Deviation Staff Requirement Required Provided Explanation Supports (Yes/No) LDR Sch G, The maximum light pole 37 Feet Taller light Yes Section 4.0 - height in all parking poles will D.21.a areas shall not exceed provide for a 25'. wider spread of light to increase visibility and safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. LDR Sch G, Provide separate, Lighting will be Taller light Yes Section 4.0 - pedestrian scale lighting provided at a scale poles will D.21.d. for all pedestrian ways that provides provide for a through parking lots. adequate nighttime wider spread of Locate poles in parking visibility and light to increase islands wherever security for visibility and possible kvith a pedestrians in lieu safety for users maximum base height of of providing of the site. 2'. separate lighting at Taller lights a pedestrian scale. with wider light spread also reduces the Staff Requirement Required Provided Deviation Supports Explanation (Yes/No) LDR Sch G, Maximum light pole Section 4.0 - heights in all parking D.22.a areas shall not exceed 15'. need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. 37 Feet Taller light poles will provide for a wider spread of light to increase visibility and safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved Yes Staff Requirement Required Provided Deviation Supports Explanation (Yes/No) ; and cross -site visual. Whereas, the City's Planning and Development Services Department conducted a thorough review and analysis of the demands upon public facilities and recommended that the subject rezoning application be approved having determined that the proposal is technically sufficient and consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford, the City's LDRs, and the controlling provisions of State law; and Whereas, the City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission considered the rezoning application submitted by the Applicant at its January 8, 2026, meeting and voted 5-1 to recommended that the City Commission adopt an ordinance to approve the application relating to the PD Property based on the request being consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan; and Whereas, the City Planning And Development Staff have determined that the rezoning request is consistent with the underlying land use and the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and recommend approval of this Ordinance; and Whereas, the City Commission has determined that the proposed rezoning of the Property as set forth in this Ordinance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford, the City's LDRs, and the controlling provisions of State law; and Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida has taken all actions relating to the rezoning action set forth herein in accordance with the requirements and procedures mandated by State law. Now, therefore, be it enacted by the People of the City of Sanford, Florida: Section 1. Legislative Findings And Intent. (a). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts and incorporates into this Ordinance the City staff report and City Commission agenda memorandum relating to the application relating to the proposed rezoning of the PD Property as well as the recitals (whereas clauses) to this Ordinance. (b). The approval set forth in this Ordinance is subject to the specific conditions that are set forth subsequently in this Ordinance and the Property Owner has agreed that no requirement herein lacks an essential nexus to a legitimate public purpose and is not roughly proportionate to the impacts of the proposed use that the City seeks to avoid, minimize, or mitigate. (c). The City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and procedures of Florida Law in processing and advertising this Ordinance. (d). This Ordinance is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford. Section 2. Rezoning Of Property/Implementing Actions; Seminole Towne Center PD. (a), Upon enactment of this Ordinance the PD Property, as depicted in the map attached to this Ordinance, shall be rezoned to the Seminole Town Center PD. (b). The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to formalize approval of the rezoning action taken herein with regard to the Seminole Towne Center PD and to revise and amend the Official Zoning Map or Maps of the City of Sanford as may be appropriate to accomplish the action taken in this Ordinance and as set forth herein. (c). The conditions to be incorporated into the pertinent non -statutory development agreement relating to the action taken in this Ordinance include the following: 1. Pursuant to Section 4.B.6.c of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) of the City of Sanford, this rezoning shall expire 3 years from the effective date of this Ordinance if all required infrastructure improvements have not been completed or an extension granted. 2. Unless specifically requested and approved on the Amendment Master Plan for Seminole Towne Center, any required elements missing from or not shown on PD Master Plan or associated PD documents shall comply with and default to the regulations in the City's LDR. 3. The property shall be developed generally in accordance with the future land uses and development standards identified on the Amendment Master Plan for Seminole Towne Center dated August 21, 2025, unless otherwise specifically set forth in any associated development order; provided, however, that all subsequent development orders shall be consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance including the following: a. All Automotive uses including Gasoline Service and auto repair shall be limited to the Phase 1 (the outlined and shaded area) called out on the Master Plan. Automotive uses shall be prohibited elsewhere within the PD, unless previously approved, without a separate PD Amendment. 4. A Development Plan prepared and sealed by a licensed Florida professional engineer meeting the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations must be submitted and approved prior to any construction on site. 5. A comprehensive signage program consistent with the Land Development Regulations and the Seminole Towne Center design theme shall be required for the entire development, including all commercial and multifamily components. An initial Comprehensive Sign Plan for Phase 1, reflecting a maximum of no more than 1,000 square feet of attached signage, shall be submitted through CitizenServe and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to issuance of any sign permits. 6. As this PD Master Plan approval applies only to Phase 1, subsequent phases may require additional modifications to ensure appropriate interconnectivity between buildings, sites, and uses. Such modifications may include adjustments to circulation, access, landscaping, or architectural treatments to maintain consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the overall intent for cohesive development. 7. Adequate roadway and utility capacity shall be demonstrated prior to development to ensure compliance with adopted concurrency and level -of -service standards for each phase of the redevelopment of the Seminole Towne Center. 8. If City staff and the Property Owner are unable to agree to the details of this Development Order in any way, the matter will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for resolution at a public hearing, and the matter will be adjudicated by means of a development order or denial development order relating thereto. The following Conditions were added by the Planning Commission to be included the ordinance. 9. The parking lot layout shall be consistent with the plan presented by the applicant at the January 8, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. 10. The maximum signage for Phase I amendment shall not exceed a maximum of 1,000 square feet for the site. 10. If City staff and the Property Owner are unable to agree to the details of this Development Order in any way, the matter will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for resolution at a public hearing, and the matter will be adjudicated by means of a development order or denial development order relating thereto. (11). In agreeing to the above conditions in the subsequent PD development agreement, the Property Owner shall agree that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 70.45, Florida Statutes, pertaining to governmental exactions, the City has not imposed any prohibited exaction. The term "prohibited exaction" is defined by that statute to mean "... any condition imposed by a governmental entity on a property owner's proposed use of real property that lacks an essential nexus to a legitimate public purpose and is not roughly proportionate to the impacts of the proposed use that the governmental entity seeks to avoid, minimize, or mitigate." Section 3. Incorporation Of Documents And Seminole Towne Center PD Master Plan For the Seminole Towne Center PD. The documents attached to this Ordinance are hereby ratified and affirmed and incorporated into this Ordinance as a substantive part of this Ordinance establishing the Seminole Towne Center PD. Section 4. Conflicts. All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional. Section 6. Non -Codification; Implementation. (a). This Ordinance shall not be codified in the City Code of the City of Sanford or the City's LDRs; provided, however, that the actions taken herein shall be depicted on the zoning maps of the City of Sanford by the City Manager, or designee. Typographical errors and other matters/Scrivener's errors of a similar nature that do not affect the intent of this Ordinance, as determined by Administrative Official, in conjunction with the City Clerk and City Attorney, may be corrected without the need for a public hearing. (b). The City Manager, or designee, shall implement the provisions of this Ordinance by means of a non -statutory development agreement which shall be executed by the Property Owner, or their successor(s) in interest within 60 days of the effective date of this Ordinance or the PD Property's zoning classification shall revert to an un- zoned property status. Further, if, pursuant to Article I Section 7.0 of the City's LDRs, this rezoning expires in 3 years from the effective date of this Ordinance due to all improvements having not been completed or an extension granted; then the property shall revert to the prior zoning district/classification assigned to the property with the entitlements set forth therein if consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. (c). The non -statutory development agreement referenced in Subsection (b).of this Section shall be and constitute a development order and shall not create contractual rights of the Property Owner against the City nor contractual obligations of the City to the Property Owner and, to that end, the Property Owner shall have no contractual rights or remedies against the City with regard to any land use action of the City. (d). The City has not waived any rights or remedies by taken the action set forth herein or in the implementing development agreement and any successive development orders and reserves any and all rights and remedies available to the City under controlling law including, but not limited to, the protections under the laws pertaining to sovereign immunity and, further, all matters set forth herein may be enforced by any code enforcement process available to the City under the provisions of controlling law. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon enactment. Passed and adopted this 9th day of February, 2026. Attest: ��dm%ufluj-� e Traci Houchin, MMC, FCRM City Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficienc, qi,I,dsay reeney Attrney City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida Woodruff ' ..� PROJECT INFORMATION -- 200 TOWNE CENTER CIRCLE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE Requested Action: Amend a 48.89-acre portion of the Seminole Towne Center Planned Development for the first phase modification at 200 Towne Center Circle. Proposed Use: A 153,820-square-foot wholesale retail center, a 2,219-square-foot liquor store, vehicle service (tires only) and gasoline fuel pumps. Project Address: 200 Towne Center Circle Current Zoning: PD, Planned Development (Seminole Towne Center) Proposed Zoning: PD, Planned Development (Seminole Towne Center) Current Land Use: Vacant Department Store Tax Parcel Number: 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000 29-19-30-5LW-O 1 OB-0000 29-19-3 0-5LW-0400-0000 Site Area: 48.89 Acres Property Owners: TAC Seminole Towne Center LLC 3565 Piedmont Road, NE 1-200 Atlanta, GA 30305 Applicant/Agent: Brooks. Stickler, P.E. 6876 Marwick Lane, Suite 350 Orlando, FL 32827 Phone: 407.427.1677 CAPP Meeting: A CAPP meeting was held on May 14, 2025 Commission District: District 4 — Commissioner Claudia Thomas COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW Planning staff has reviewed the request and has determined the proposed PD Amendment is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. -i/`\ r//J/ `.r. iYi1�C �rrr�� WIN Subject Site li }' ® ') f„� t SITE w Property Address: 200 Towne Center Circle Tax Parcel Numbers: 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29-19-30-5LW-010B-0000, �L ; . 29-19-30-5LW-0400-0000 r;� �i City Zoning Agriculture Planned Development Parks, Recreation and Open Space County Zoning A-1 Agricultural- lAc C-2 Retail Commercial C-3 Gen Commercial & Wholesale M-lA Very Light Industrial PD Planned Development Subject Site j f7 8 Alit" Seminole T wne Cent r .3.6t. - 0 SITE :H r "0 Property Address: 200 Towne Center Circle Tax Parcel Numbers: 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29-19-30-5LW-010B-0000, 29-19-30-5LW-0400-0000 0SANe:--F01ZD r ,„ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND DESIGNATION OF AGENT vrviw. sanlordn,gov Please use additional sheets as needed. If any additional sheets are attached to this document, please sign here and note below: I. Ownership I, BEZALEL, DROR , hereby attest to ownership of the property described below: Tax Parcel Number(s):29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29.19-30-5LW-1300.0000, 29.19-30-5LW-0108-0000, 29-19.30-5WF-0000-0010, 29-19-30-5LW-1200.0000 Address of Property: 200 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771 for which this application is submitted to the City of Sanford. II. Designation of Applicant's Agent (leave blank if not applicable) As the owner/applicant of the above designated property for which this affidavit is submitted, I designate the below named individual as my agent in all matters pertaining to the application process. In authorizing the agent named below to represent me, or my company, I attest that the application is made in good faith and that all information contained in the application is accurate and complete to the best of my personal knowledge. i Applicant's Agent (Print): BROOKS STICKLER Signature: Agent Address: 6876 Marwick Lane Su ite to 350, Orlando, FL 32827 Email: brooks.sticklerCa)kimley-horn.com Phone:407-427-1677 Fax: III. Notice to Owner A. All changes in Ownership and/or Applicant's Agent prior to final action of the City shall require a new affidavit. If ownership changes, the new owner assumes all obligations related to the filing application process. B. If the Owner intends for the authority of the Applicant's Agent to be limited in any manner, please indicate the limitations(s) below. (i.e.: limited to obtaining a certificate of concurrency; limited to obtaining a land use compliance certificate, etc.) The owner of the real property associated with this application or procurement activity is a (check one) n Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ Land Trust ❑ Partnership X Limited Liability Company ❑ Other (describe): 1. List all natural persons who have an ownership interest in the property, which is the subject matter of this petition, by name and address. 2. For each corporation, list the name, address, and title of each officer; the name and address of each director of the corporation; and the name and address of each shareholder who owns two percent (2%) or more of the stock of the corporation. Shareholders need not be disclosed if a corporation's stock are traded publicly on any national stock exchange. 3. In the case of a trust, list the name and address of each trustee and the name and address of the beneficiaries of the trust and the percentage of interest of each beneficiary. If any trustee or beneficiary of a trust is a corporation, please provide the information required in paragraph 2 above. Name of Trust: 4. For partnerships, including limited partnerships, list the name and address of each principal in the partnership, including general or limited partners. If any partner is a corporation, please provide the information required in paragraph 2 above. 1 For each limited liability company, list the name, address, and title of each manager or managing member; and the name and address of each additional member with two percent (2%) or more membership interest. If any member with two percent (2%) or more membership interest, manager, or managing member is a corporatlon, trust or partnership, please provide the information required in paragraphs 2, 3 and/or 4 above. Name of LLC: TAC SEMINOLE TOWNE CENTER, LLC 6, In the circumstances of a contract for purchase, list the name and address of each contract purchaser. If the purchaser is a corporation, trust, partnership, or LLC, provide the information required for those entities in paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 above. Name of Purchaser: Date of Contract: NAME TITLE/OFFICE/TRUSTEE ADDRESS % OF OR BENEFICIARY INTEREST (Use additional sheets for more space.) 7. As to any type of owner referred to above, a change of ownership occurring subsequent to the execution of this document, shall be disclosed in writing to the City prior to any action being taken by the City as to the matter relative to which this document pertains. 8. 1 affirm that the above representations are true and are based upon my personal knowledge and belief after all reasonable inquiry. I understand that any failure to make mandated disclosures is grounds for the subject rezone, future land use amendment, special exception, or variance involved with this Applicatlon to become void or for the submission for a procurement activity to be non- responsive. I certify that I am legally authorized to execute this Affidavit and to bind the Applicant or Vendor to the disclosures herein. Date STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by on this day of,� Signature of Notary Public Personally Known OR Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced Affrdavltof Ownership - January 2015 Owner, Agent, "pplicant Signature KRISTIN CANINE NOTARY PUBLIC ,200 J . Fulton County State of Georgia My Comm, Explres April 24, 202B Print, Type or Stamp Name of Notary Public CITY OF &kNFORD PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT GO) AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND DESIGNATION OF AGENT Please use additional sheets as needed. If any additional sheets are attached to this document, please sign here and note below: I. Ownership 1, 320 Towne Center Circle LLC hereby attest to ownership of the property described below: Tax Parcel Number(s): 29-19-30-5LW-0400-0000 Address of Property: 320 Town Center Circle, Sanford, Florida 32771 for which this PD Zoning Amendment application is submitted to the City of Sanford. II. Designation of Applicant's Agent (leave blank if not applicable) As the owner/applicant of the above designated property for which this affidavit is submitted, I designate the below named individual as my agent in all matters pertaining to the application process. In authorizing the agent named below to represent me, or my company, I attest that the application is made in good faith and that all information contained in the application is accurate and complete to the best of my personal knowledge. Applicant's Agent (Print): Kimley-Horn Signature: Agent Address: 6876 Marwick Lane, Suite 350, Orlando, Florida 32801 Email: brooks.stickler@kimley-hom.com Phone: 407-898-1511 111. Notice to Owner Fax: A. All changes in Ownership and/or Applicant's Agent prior to final action of the City shall require a new affidavit. If ownership changes, the new owner assumes all obligations related to the filing application process. B. If the Owner intends for the authority of the Applicant's Agent to be limited in any manner, please indicate the limitations(s) below. (i.e.: limited to obtaining a certificate of concurrency; limited to obtaining a land use compliance certificate, etc.) The owner of the real property associated with this application or procurement activity is a (check one) ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ Land Trust ❑ Partnership a Limited Liability Company o Other (describe): 1. List all natural persons who have an ownership interest in the property, which is the subject matter of this petition, by name and address. 2. For each corporation, list the name, address, and title of each officer; the name and address of each director of the corporation; and the name and address of each shareholder who owns two percent (2%) or more of the stock of the corporation. Shareholders need not be disclosed if a corporation's stock are traded publicly on any national stock exchange. 3. In the case of a trust, list the name and address of each trustee and the name and address of the beneficiaries of the trust and the percentage of interest of each beneficiary. If any trustee or beneficiary of a trust is a corporation, please provide the information required in paragraph 2 above. Name of Trust: CITY OF SkNFORD PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 4. For partnerships, including limited partnerships, list the name and address of each principal in the partnership, including general or limited partners. If any partner is a corporation, please provide the information required in paragraph 2 above. 5. For each limited liability company, list the name, address, and title of each manager or managing member; and the name and address of each additional member with two percent (2%) or more membership interest. If any member with two percent (2%) or more membership interest, manager, or managing member is a corporation, trust or partnership, please provide the information required in paragraphs 2, 3 and/or 4 above. Name of LLC: 320 Towne Center Circle LLC 6. In the circumstances of a contract for purchase, list the name and address of each contract purchaser. If the purchaser is a corporation, trust, partnership, or LLC, provide the information required for those entities in paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 above. Name of Purchaser: Date of Contract: NAME TITLE/OFFICE/TRUSTEE OR BENEFICIARY ADDRESS % OF INTEREST (Use additional sheets for more space.) 7. As to any type of owner referred to above, a change of ownership occurring subsequent to the execution of this document, shall be disclosed in writing to the City prior to any action being taken by the City as to the matter relative to which this document pertains. 8. 1 affirm that the above representations are true and are based upon my personal knowledge and belief after all reasonable inquiry. I understand that any failure to make mandated disclosures is grounds for the subject rezone, future land use amendment, special exception, or variance involved with this Application to become void or for the submission for a procurement activity to be non- responsive. I certify that I am legally authorized to execute this Affidavit and to bind the Applicant or Vendor to the disclosures herein. U j Date Owner, Agent, Applicant Signature STATE OF FLORIDA) COUNTY OF SEMINOLE HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared t w",k (76J_ a-d{,Ywho is personally known to me or { ) who produced as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same. Sworn and subscribed before me, by by means of {�J physical presence or ( ) online notarization on the _ day of 2023, the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the statements and allegations contained herein are true and correct. _ WITNESS my hand and official seal in th=Public; this day of C 2e2s- da (Affix Notarial I) •; MELkWNICHOLSON �kSifl lC 1J �S MY COMMISSION ti HH 5296M Printed Name: =" ES•,Woe6,2028 ARMetik of Own&** - February 2020 EXPIR 2 K E\ legal October 1, 2025 To: City of Sanford Planning & Development Services Department 300 N Park Ave Sanford, FL 32771 Re: Redevelopment of Seminole Towne Center (Phase 1)—Affidavit of Ownership and Designation of Agent for PD Zoning Amendment Dear Planning and Development Services Team: Our law firm represents 320 Towne Center Circle, LLC. TAC Seminole Towne Center, LLC has requested that 320 Towne Center Circle, LLC provide an affidavit related to the submission of Phase I of Costco's land development plans to the City of Stanford. Please find enclosed an executed affidavit in connection with Phase I of the redevelopment of Seminole Towne Center including Costco and 320 Towne Center Circle, LLC's new southern parking lot. Kindly note that this affidavit is limited in scope solely to Phase I of this initial land development application (the "Transaction") and not intended to apply to Phase II or any subsequent phases of development. Furthermore, this affidavit is specific to the Transaction and should not be construed as approval or authorization for any future filings, applications, or submissions. Any future development activity —including but not limited to Phase II —will require separate review and express written approval from our client prior to submission to the City or any other party. 320 Towne Center Circle, LLC is tendering the enclosed affidavit as a result of the agreement executed between the parties pursuant to the terms in the Letter Agreement. Should you have any questions or require additional documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Sincerely, 'L Lc��- 2� a Natalie Martinez, Esq. Attorney at Law Enc. Executed Affidavit 16690 Collins Avenue, Suite 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 P. (305) 990-2220 1 F. (305) 489-9065 1 www.kewlegal.com Community Meeting Summary The development team of the Seminole Towne Center Mall held a community meeting on May 14, 2025. Attached please find the notice that was sent out and the list of property owners who received notice. Two local business owners attended. Please see attached sign in sheet. They were generally supportive. The development team answered questions related to the proposed use, process for approval, timing, and traffic flow. 1 0215354\208937\14915656v1 0 40 rr C�• H � � � r o o a J v ., (! o V U i' d x � � f W � N d 0 � s �i r f� V � y it n/ b d � 3 If �a Q P7 Ol z COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE A Planned Development Amendment to the Seminole Towne Center Planned Development (PD) is being filed with Sanford Planning and Development Services. This application impacts parcels located at 200 Towne Center Circle, Sanford and identified as Parcel ID 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29-19-30-5LW-1300-0000, 29-19- 30-5WF-0000-0010, 29-19-30-51,W-01013-0000 and 29-19-30-5LW-1200-0000 (the "Property"). The Applicant is requesting an amendment of the Seminole Towne Center PD to include additional uses in order to allow redevelopment of the existing Seminole Towne Center PD located at 200 Towne Center Circle, Sanford. The proposed development would be located on the north side of State Road 417, South of State Road 46, east of Interstate 4 and west of Rinehart Road. (See area depicted in pink below.) The development team is hosting a community meeting to present information about the proposed project on May 14, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Elev8 Fun -Sanford located at 320 Towne Center Circle, Sanford, Florida 32771. If you have any questions and cannot attend, please contact Lauren Korn via email at Lauren.Korn@lowndes-law.com. We look forward to talking to you. PROPOSED PROJECT SITE LEGEND PARCELS LEOWNERTACSEWNCLETOWNE OEMER LLC, 0215354\208937\ 14844901 v 1 §)k \m : 5 , s , : s 5 ! 000000000 -- ----_lu :w§§)/ § y;! --- k�\\\\((\ \\\\( }\ \�((( \\\ }\\\\) \\ \ \\\)\ !\\\\\\\\\ \\66666666666666 66666(466 )§)((( \\666666666666666666666666666666 Justification Statement Planned Development Amendment for Seminole Towne Center Introduction: The Seminole Towne Centre Mall, once a vibrant hub of commerce and community engagement in Sanford, Florida, has experienced a decline in patronage and relevance in recent years. The majority of the Seminole Town Centre Mall (the "Mall") was purchased in early 2025 by TAC Seminole Towne Center, LLC (Parcel ID: 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000, 29-19-30-5LW- 1300-0000, 29-19-30-5WF-0000-0010, 29-19-30-5LW-OlOB-0000 and 29-19-30-5LW-1200- 0000) (the "Property") The Mall has a Future Land Use of I-4 High Intensity and a zoning of Planned Development. This PD amendment is the first step in an effort to revitalize the Mall. The amendment requests additional uses be added to the PD in order to develop a wholesale club and accessory uses on the southern most portion of the Mall. This redevelopment will also include the demolition of the existing Macy's building. 1. Economic Revitalization: Redeveloping Seminole Towne Mall presents a significant opportunity to stimulate the local economy and revitalize the Mall and the properties surrounding it. The project is expected to create numerous jobs during both the construction phase and the ongoing operation of new businesses. By attracting new retailers, restaurants, and entertainment options, the redevelopment can boost local employment rates and increase tax revenues for the city. This influx of businesses can also support existing local enterprises, fostering a more robust economic ecosystem. These outcomes are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and OBJECTIVE FLU 1.10 which seeks to utilize I-4 High Intensity Center (HI): "1-4 High Intensity is a mixed -use designation intended to promote and regulate anticipated development within the vicinity of the I- 4/State Road 46 Interchange. 1-4 High Intensity land uses shall include commerce, industry, and high -density residential development. The maximum intensity of development within the I-4 High Intensity designation shall be a FAR of 1.0. Maximum residential density shall be 50 dwelling units per acre. This area corresponds to maximum intensities and densities of the "Core" designation applicable to adjacent unincorporated areas pursuant to the Seminole County Comprehensive Planning Program's High Intensity Planned area." 2. Community Enhancement: The redevelopment aims to transform the Mall into a community -centric space that serves the needs of Sanford's residents. OBJECTIVE FLU 2.2: Implement Redevelopment and Renewal Program states that the "City shall continue to implement redevelopment programs within the following target areas [including] the Seminole Towne Centre Mall." By adding a significant wholesale club retail opportunity, residents are able to enjoy this convenience without leaving the City. 1 0215354\208937\14886407v2 3. Enhancing Property Values: A vibrant, attractive commercial space enhances the overall perception of an area. Revitalizing the Seminole Towne Mall will lead to an increase in property values and an increase in ad valorum taxes to the City. This upward trend in property values contributes to the long-term financial health of the city and its residents. 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Bonaparte, Jr., ICMA-CM, City Manager SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2026-4844; Amend a 48.89-acre portion of the Seminole Towne Center Planned Development for the first phase modification at 200 Towne Center Circle. THIS IS A MATTER INVOLVING THE QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCESS. THUS, COMMISSIONERS MUST DISCLOSE ALL EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING THE NAME OF THE COMMUNICATOR, AND THE TIME, PLACE AND SUBSTANCE OF THE COMMUNICATION. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MUST BE DISCLOSED AND MADE A PART OF THE RECORD BEFORE FINAL ACTION IS TAKEN. A COMMISSIONER'S INVESTIGATION, SITE VISITS AND RECEIPT EXPERT OPINIONS MUST ALSO BE DISCLOSED AND MADE A PART OF THE RECORD. PERSONS WHO HAVE OPINIONS CONTRARY TO THOSE EXPRESSED IN AN ORAL OR WRITTEN EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION MUST BE GIVEN A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO REFUTE OR RESPOND TO THE COMMUNICATION AT THE HEARING. THE PARTIES TO THIS PROCEEDING ARE THE CITY STAFF AND THE APPLICANT AND THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CROSS EXAMINATION AND MUST GIVE THEIR TESTIMONY UNDER OATH. OTHERS WHO SEEK PARTY STATUS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO CROSS EXAMINATION. PERSONS ONLY PARTICIPATING BY PROVIDING COMMENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CROSS EXAMINATION AND ARE NOT SWORN IN AS EVIDENTIARY WITNESSES. THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CITY STAFF ARE EITHER PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE OR SUBMITTED AT THE HEARING. SYNOPSIS: Requesting to amend a 48.89-acre portion of the Seminole Towne Center Planned Development for the first phase modification at 200 Towne Center Circle has been received. The property is owned by TAC Seminole Towne Center LLC, whose manager is Dror Bezalel. Brooks Stickler P.E. of Kimley Horn, has made application for the owner. A Citizens Awareness and Participation Plan (CAPP) meeting was held on May 14, 2025, and a copy of the report is attached, which has been found to be satisfactory to the City. The Affidavit of Ownership and Designation of Agent form is attached and additional information is available to ensure that all potential conflicts of interest are capable of being discerned. FISCAL/STAFFING STATEMENT: According to the Property Appraiser's records, the three parcels are vacant and being assessed as Vacant Department Store with the assessed tax values and total tax bills for 2025 shown below: Parcel Number Assessed Value Tax Bill Property Status (2025) (2025) 29-19-30-5LW-0100-0000 $1,628,719 $29,547 Vacant Department Store 29-19-30-5LW-OlOB-0000 $15,563,718 $280,737 Vacant Department Store 29-19-30-5LW-0400-0000 $6,925,397 $123,272 Tourist Attraction It is the applicant's intent to redevelop the property for a major anchor retailer and supportive uses. The proposed development will facilitate new construction and provide additional tax revenue to the City. No additional staffing is anticipated if the PD Rezone is approved. BACKGROUND: The 48.89-acre site is generally located South of SR 46, North of SR 417, East of Interstate 4 and West of Towne Center Boulevard with a project address of 200 Towne Center Circle. The property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development and has a future land use designation of HI, 1-4 High Intensity. On January 24, 2022 the City Commission adopted Ordinance 4663 rezoning 108 acres and amending the Seminole Town Center PD Master Plan, the approved masterplan added commercial uses. The proposed revision to the Seminole Town Center PD Master Plan is proposed to modify uses and development standards for a 48.89 acre portion of the mall on the former Macy's Department Store. The Seminole Town Center PD Master Plan proposes a 153,820-square-foot wholesale retail center, a 2,219-square-foot liquor store, vehicle service (tires only) and gasoline fuel pumps. As part of the PD, the applicant has provided elevations which are shown below: Proposed Commercial TO CORI iz 6, ELEVATION SOUTHEI'm L-SMOOTH FACE `TEXTURED METAL HORIZONTAL RIBBED✓ "SANDSTONE" "MOCHA" LVERTICAL RIBBED PANEL LCANOPV STEEL 'METALLIC 'MEDIUM `SMOOTH FACE CMU O SCALE 1" 40' CHU'BUFF" PANEL PANEL. CHAMPAGNE" BRONZE- "BUFF' COPING (TVP) COPING (TVP) TOCOPING "MEDIUM BRONZE' T C RNI - "MEDIUM BRONZE' _ - i0 N IN All I SEAM VSR O EAST ELEVATION SMOOTH FACE HORIZONTAL RIBBED DOORS "MATCH TEXTURED METAL VERTICAL RIBBED PANEL ENTRY ELEVATION STEM WALL. CONCRETE,"NATURAL SCALE--.1-=40' CMU"BUFF' PANEL 'MOCHA" ADJACENT COLOR- PANEL -SANDSTONE' 'METALLIC CHAMPAGNE' O SCALE: 1" = 40' SMOOTH FACE CMU "BUFF" ®NORTH ELEVATION `VERTICAL RIBBED PANEL SCALE 1" = 40' 'SANDSTONES iCPIZONIAL RIBBED A DOORS `SMOOTH FACE CMU ACCENT BAND PANEL MOCHA' -MATCH ADJACENT COLOR- "BUFF' -RED' VERTICAL RIBBED PANEL "SANDSTONE' 4 o�c oa SIGN TABLE DENAM ouA SQE ­A(EACH) T ,.7 A 1 5'-0' 174 SF 174 SF B 3 6'-0" 251 SF 753 SF C 1 17-4- z 1'-9" 31 SF 31 SF D 1 18'-0' X 1'-9" 32 SF 32 SF TOTAL SIGN AREA: 990 SF TO ONORTHISOUTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8" = F-O" EXIT SIDE OEASTIWEST ELEVATION 2 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" Elevations of Fuel Islands /-SIGN LIGHT BAR, CENTERED ON ALL FOUR SIDES PAINTED" TYPICAL STEEL FACED INSULATED PANELS - 'GREY -BEIGE' _._------. .---------.-. CONCRETE OCONTROLLER ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS ,CALE: 1/8= 1'-0" `MEDIUM CRIB METAL FASCIA PANEL 'METALLIC CHAMPAGNE" SIGN AREA TABULATION (CANOPY SIGNS) QUANTITY SIZE AREA (EACH) TOTAL SF 4 2'-S 1/4" 21 SF 94 SF TOTAL SIGNAGE AREA: 94 SF ENTRANCE SIDE :NSULATED SAFETY GLASS �4 The following is a table of development standards obtained from the PD Master Plan. Reductions and variations to the specifically noted minimum code standards are provided to show staffs position as it relates to the proposed reduction of standards presented in the PD proposal as part of the negotiated PD non -statutory development agreement. Requirement Required I All service islands Provided A setback of 10' in Deviation Explanation The gasoline fuel LDR Schedule E, shall be limited to lieu of 35' from all pumps are located Section 2.0- 1 and utilized only for parcel's lines for internal to the site B.1 the dispensing of service islands and and are not fuel, air, relative appurtenance adjacent to water and/or oil. All and structures above external parcel service islands and the ground for boundaries. A related accessory retail reduction in the appurtenances and gasoline sales. 71% 35' setback to 10', structures above Reduction internal to the ground shall be site, will allow for located at least a denser thirty-five feet (35') development from all parcel lines. form and allow No service the development islands or the to provide enough activities related parking for the thereto shall be primary use of the permitted within any site. required buffer Staff Supports Yes/No Yes Requirement Required Provided strip. LDR Accessory buildings Accessory buildings Schedule F, and structures are and structures are Section 2.0, prohibited in front or allowed in front or D.2 side yards. Garages side yards so long as and carports they support the greater than 200 primary retail square feet that function of the use so comply with the long as they are not applicable required used for storage or district setbacks may waste in lieu on being be prohibited. permitted in the side mod• LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - C.La Where appropriate with sound and generally accepted architectural practices and principles, buildings should be located near the front property line, with front building facades at or near the back of sidewalk. Building location permitted to be central to the property in lieu of being near the front property line. Deviation Staff Explanation Supports Yes/No Front and side Yes yards are determined by the primary and secondary roads. This development is part of a mixed use PD and has an internal looped roadway network that creates all sides of the site as a front yard. The nature of the Yes large wholesale retail use experiences high volumes of vehicle traffic and relies on the placement of the building internal to the site for adequate movement of vehicles. Due to the high vehicle volume, placing the building along the street frontage will not provide for a parking design that will provide an adequate distribution of parking for customers. Requirement Required Provided Deviation i Explanation LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - C.Lb LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - CA LDR Sch J, Section 2.2 - E All buildings must front a public or private street. All buildings shall be arranged to orient to and help define the street, to frame corners, to encourage pedestrian traffic and define a pace. To encourage a wider distribution and use of parking and better access for customers, all large retail establishments, either single or multiple ownership that exceed 75,000 square feet, shall provide at least no less than 2 customer entrances. Sufficient offset distances between entrances shall be provided to more evenly distribute both vehicular and pedestrian circulation routes. In situations where there are four (4) or more rows of parking spaces, the City may require the use if landscaped strips a minimum of ten (10) feet in width to be parallel to the subject driving aisles. In such areas, trees shall generally be Building location permitted to be central to the property in lieu of fronting on a public or private street. Retail establishments of a single owner exceeding 75,000 square feet to provide for a single customer entrance in lieu of no less than 2 customer entrances. The use of parking end -cap landscape islands in lieu of 10' wide parking strips parallel to four (4) or more rows of parking spaces. The nature of the large wholesale retail use experiences high volumes of vehicle traffic and relies on the placement of the This is a wholesale retail use and design of the store requires a single point of entry and exist to provide an adequate level of security as there is a high volume of customers and sales daily. The location of the entry and exit is located central to the parking lot to provide for an equal distribution of distances to the majority of parking spaces. The parking lot design provides for as many landscaping islands and strips as possible without limiting and degrading access and distribution for the parking spaces provided for customers. Any additional landscaping areas Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Yes NO Requirement Required Provided Deviation Explanation LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - S.6 LDR Sch H, Section 7.0 - C spaced at intervals of twenty-five (25) feet. Vehicular circulation Parking pods shall be within a site, separated by Parking pod, up to designated primary 200 spaces each, drive aisles in lieu of shall be separated by streets and/or streets and/or pedestrian plazas. pedestrian plazas No development shall exceed the required number of parking spaces by more than twenty- five percent (25 percent). However, the Administrative Official may approve parking increases up to 50 percent, when the applicant demonstrates good cause in a parking study prepared by a traffic engineer or traffic planner. At least five examples No development shall exceed the required number of parking spaces by more than 75% in lieu of 25%. within the parking lot will reduce the level of service for use of the site beyond the minimum needs to adequality serve the use. The nature of this development and the accessory use associated with it, limits the site's geometry to provide additional internal separator streets or plazas. If additional internal streets or plazas were to be provided, there would not be enough parking spaces to serve the use causing overflow and unwanted circling of drivers looking for spaces. Maximum parking allowance is not sufficient to meet the needs of the proposed development. Parking beyond the maximum allowed is needed to ensure that cars do not overflow outside of the site onto adjacent streets and to minimize the likelihood of drivers continuously Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes NO Requirement , Required LDR Sch H, Section 8.0 - B LDR Sch J, Section 2.2 - A.2 of similar projects within 100 miles of the project location must be included in the parking study. The percentage of any increase in parking spaces must include either EV charging stations or installation of electric conduit to serve future EV infrastructure. All parking area designs shall comply with Figure H-1 of this Schedule. A landscaped area shall be provided and maintained at each end of all rows of parking. In addition, at least one (1) landscaped area shall be provided and maintained between every ten (10) parking spaces, provided however, that when double Lfront-to-front) rows Deviation Staff Provided Supports Explanation Yes/No Parking lot design radius for parking islands to be a minimum of 8' in lieu of 20'. At least one (1) landscaped area shall be provided and maintained between every twenty (20) parking spaces in lieu of every ten (10). circling the parking lot for extended periods of time causing congestion. A reduction in parking island radii to 8' will reduce vehicle turning speeds providing for a safer environment for pedestrians travelling to and from their vehicles within a high vehicle volume parking lot. Routes for delivery, waste, and emergency services provide adequate movement of vehicles. The parking lot design provides for as much landscaping islands and strips as possible without limiting and degrading access and distribution for the parking spaces provided for customers. Any additional Yes NO Deviation Staff Requirement Required Provided Supports Explanation (Yes/No) LDR Sch J - Section 2.6 A LDR Sch H, Section 6.0 - F.8 of parking spaces are utilized, each required landscaped area shall contain a minimum land area of four hundred (400) square feet. Length shall match that of the adjacent parking space. A twenty (20) foot turning radius shall be accommodated at the end of parking rows. a minimum five-foot wide landscaped area shall be located along one -hundred percent (100%) of a building fagade with frontage along a street right-of-way. It is recommended that 1 /2 of the bicycle parking spaces be provided as long-term parking, safe and secure from vandalism and theft, and protected from the elements. With the remainder being provided as short term (customer or Excluding space necessary for ingress and egress, a minimum five-foot wide landscaped area shall be located along one -hundred percent (100%) of the property boundary adjacent to street right-of-way, in lieu of the building fagade with frontage along a street right-of-way. Request: • 10 public (short term) bike spaces at primary fagade (42%) • 14 employee (day use/long term) spaces inside building at Tire Center and Receiving area (58%) landscaping areas within the parking lot will reduce the level of service for use of the site beyond the minimum needs to adequality serve the use. The building is not located along street ROW due to the needed design of the site to adequality serve customers and preserve functionally of the use. Landscaped areas are provided along the perimeter of the use area along the street frontage/ ROW with the exception of points of ingress and egress None NO Yes Requirement Required Provided Deviation Explanation LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - E LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - F visitor) parking, and it is recommended that these parking spaces be visible and convenient to the building's entrance. Primary Fagade Standards Secondary Fagade Standards. LDR Sch G, A single, large, Section 3.0 - dominant building I.I.a. must be avoided. False fronts or _parapets create Primary facades on the ground floor shall have a minimum of four (4) design features along a minimum of 15% of their horizontal length in lieu of 50% of their horizontal length. Secondary facades shall not be required to provide any of the design elements required for primary facades in lieu of a minimum of two design elements, so long as the secondary fagade's architectural design matches the primary facades'. Buildings subject to the projection or recess depths required under "Variation in Staff Supports (Yes/No) This a large scale NO wholesale retail use and providing glazing above the minimum needed for daily operations poses a security risk for break in. As an alternative and to provide for a visually pleasing fagade, the building include architecture enhancements on the fagade such as faux casements with canopy; changes in exterior materials. Secondary NO facades will match architectural design, colors and materials of primary facades, but do not lend themselves to glazing elements or other design features due to internal building design conflicts and security issues. The design style NO of the proposed building is based on modern themes which do Requirement Required Provided Deviation Explanation LDR Sch G, Section 3.0 - I.2 insubstantial appearance and are discouraged. All facades, excluding courtyard areas, shall be designed to employ, at a minimum, the following design treatments. For buildings 40,000 square feet or larger in gross building area, a maximum length, or uninterrupted curve of any facade, at any point must be 150 linear feet. Projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of 10' with 150 linear feet limitation Wall plane changes. Buildings subject to the projection or recess depths required under "Variation in Massing" must not have a single wall plane exceeding 60% of each facade. If a building has a projection or recess of 40' or more, each is considered a separate facade, and must meet the above requirements for wall plane changes. Massing" must not have a single wall plane exceeding 100% of each facade in lieu of 60% of each facade. Continuous wall with no plane changes LDR Sch G, Each building facade Each building facade Section 3.0 - shall be designed shall be designed J.2 such that at least 8 of such that at least 8 of the following the following building not provide for projections and recesses rather than the style of traditional vernacular to have a more timeless appearance. The design style of the proposed building is based on modern themes which do not provide for projections and recesses rather than the style of traditional vernacular to have a more timeless appearance. Design treatments provided : a. Canopy: Enry canopy feature Staff Supports (Yes/No) NO Yes Requirement , Required design treatments are used: Provided Deviation Explanation building design integrated into treatment are used: building facade a. Canopies, porticos or porte-cocheres, c. Colonnades or shall be integrated arcades: Entry with the building's canopy provides massing and style colonnade area b.Overhangs, exceeding minimum of 3' minimum width. c. Colonnades or arcades, a minimum g. Display or 8' clear in width. Windows: d. Cornice a Sectional glazed minimum of Thigh overhead doors with 12" projection provided at tire e. Peaked or curved center roof forms f. Arches with h. Ornamental minimum 12" recess and structural depth architectural g. Display windows details: Metal h. Ornamental and sign structure structural feature with CMU architectural details, column element other than cornices, integrated into which are integrated building structure into the building and design. structure and overall design. j. Projected, i. Clock or bell tower covered or or other such roof recessed entry: treatment Canopy provides j. Projected, covered covered, recessed or recessed entry with entry area minimum of 8' and exceeding the minimum area of minimum width 100 square feet and area k. Emphasized requirements. building base, minimum of 3' high, k. Building base with a minimum 1'-8" to 3'-4" high projection from the (variance on wall of 2". height) 1. Additional roof articulation above the n. Columns: minimum standards. Columns with m. Curved walls high CMU bases n. Columns provided at entry o. Pilasters canopy Staff Supports (Yes/No) Requirement Required I Provided LDR Sch G, All projects shall be Section 3.0 - designed such that at J.3 least 2 of the following are used: p. Tile roof material p. Expressed or exposed structural elements. All projects shall be designed such that at least 2 of the following are used: a. Decorative landscape planters or planting areas, a minimum of 5' wide shall be provided, as well as areas for shaded seating consisting of a minimum of 100 square feet. b. Specialty pavers or stamped or textured colored concrete along the building perimeter walkway with treatment must constitute a minimum of 60% of walkway area. c. Two specimen trees or palms provided for every 100' of the front facade or secondary Deviation Staff Explanation Supports Yes/No Additional item: Vertical inset elements with color change North facade must accommodate continuous rack systems and clear line of sight along aisles to facilitate security. North facade faces internal circulation and parking rather than a public road way. Elements included at Primary Facades only: a. Integral concrete benches at entry canopy area columns c. Trees at South facade North facade must accommodate continuous rack systems. North facade faces internal circulation and parking rather than a public road way. Unclear location. No finding made. Requirement , Required Section 3.0 - O.a. An outdoor patio area must be provided adjacent to the customer entrance, with a minimum of 100 square feet in area. The patio area must incorporate the following: LDR Sch F, The maximum Section 9.0 - height of any E.8 outdoor light, as measured from the ground to the top of Deviation Staff Provided Supports Explanation Yes/No facade facing a right-of-way and a minimum of 2 1 specimen trees or palms for the rest of the project with a minimum height of 12' at time of planting. d. Site sculptures whenever practical e. Other site elements not addressed herein will be reviewed on a case -by -case basis and will be evaluated based upon such factors as durability, quality, maintenance, architectural intent, compatibility with the provisions of these design guidelines and environmental context. An indoor patio area, A seating and Yes in lieu of an outdoor patio area will be patio area, must be located inside the provided adjacent to building as to be the customer protected from entrance, with a the natural minimum of 100 elements and to square feet in area. be usable during The patio area must storm events. incorporate at a minimum benches and seating areas in lieu of benches or seating areas, decorative landscape planters or wing walls, and structural or vegetative shading. The maximum height Taller light poles Yes of any outdoor light, will provide for a as measured from the wider spread of ground to the top of light to increase the lighting fixture or visibility and Requirement Required Provided Deviation Explanation the lighting fixture or light pole, whichever is higher, shall be 25' feet. LDR Sch G, The maximum light Section 4.0 - pole height in all D.21.a parking areas shall not exceed 25'. LDR Sch G, Section 4.0 - D.21.d. Provide separate, pedestrian scale lighting for all pedestrian ways through parking lots. Locate poles in parking islands wherever possible with a maximum base height of 2'. light pole, whichever is higher, shall be 37' feet. In lieu of 25' feet. 37 Feet Lighting will be provided at a scale that provides adequate nighttime visibility and security for pedestrians in lieu of providing separate lighting at a pedestrian scale. safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. Taller light poles will provide for a wider spread of light to increase visibility and safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. Taller light poles will provide for a wider spread of light to increase visibility and safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Yes Requirement Required Provided Deviation Explanation LDR Sch G, Section 4.0 - D.22.a Maximum light pole heights in all parking areas shall not exceed 15'. 37 Feet visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. Taller light poles will provide for a wider spread of light to increase visibility and safety for users of the site. Taller lights with wider light spread also reduces the need for a large quantity of light poles that would a visual clustering of a "forest" of lamp poles given the scale of this development for an improved cross -site visual. Staff Supports (Yes/No) Yes Adding to the table provided by the applicant, staff identifies the deviations relating to Architectural Standards, Parking Requirements, and Landscaping where the applicant's proposal does not align with the City's established expectations. In these areas, staff encourages the Commission to consider alternatives that would better reflect Sanford's commitment to quality development and ensure the long-term success of this redevelopment project. The applicant provides explanations focused on operational efficiency and design preferences, while staff's position reflects the City's responsibility to uphold landscaping, fagade articulation, and architectural standards that ensure redevelopment projects contribute positively to Sanford's character and long-term success. Landscaping and Site Design Staff emphasizes the importance of landscaping in creating a pedestrian -friendly and visually appealing environment: • Parking Landscaping Strips: The applicant emphasizes efficiency through end -cap islands. Staff maintains that continuous landscaped strips are important for shade, pedestrian comfort, and breaking up large expanses of pavement. • Landscaping Frequency in Parking Rows: The applicant highlights the need to maximize parking supply. Staff emphasizes that landscaped breaks every ten spaces are important for aesthetics, environmental performance, and a human -scaled environment. • Parking Supply and Green Space: The plan calls for a 75-percent increase in required parking over what would otherwise be permitted. Staff notes that this level of parking reduces green space in landscaped islands and negatively impacts the pedestrian experience. • Foundation Landscaping: The applicant has requested removal of the requirement to provide foundation landscaping. Staff emphasizes that foundation landscaping is critical to mitigating the scale and massing of the primary building and enhancing the pedestrian environment. • Street -Facing Landscaping Along Building Fagade: The applicant explains that landscaping is placed at the property boundary due to building placement. Staff emphasizes that landscaping along fagades facing the street right-of-way is important to reinforce pedestrian orientation and streetscape quality. Fagade Design and Architectural Quality Staff places priority on maintaining visually engaging and articulated buildings: • Primary FaVade Standards: The applicant cites security concerns with glazing. Staff emphasizes that primary fagades should include design features that engage the public realm and create visual interest. • Secondary Fagade Standards: The applicant proposes matching colors and materials but omitting design elements. Additionally, the architectural elevations provided do not provide sufficient breaks, recesses, and projections to reduce the scaling and massing of the proposed 153,820-square-foot wholesale retail center. Staff emphasizes that secondary fagades also play a role in architectural quality and should avoid flat walls. • Project Standards: The applicant notes that they provided two project standard elements at the main entrance of the building as required by code, however, staff is unable to identify those elements on the plans provided for consideration. • Variation in Massing: The applicant proposes a modern design without recesses or projections on the 153,820-square-foot building. Staff emphasizes that massing variation is important to break down the scale of large buildings and avoid monolithic appearances. • Wall Plane Changes: The applicant justifies continuous walls as part of a modern theme. Staff emphasizes that articulation is necessary to maintain rhythm, reduce bulk, and align with design guidelines. Signage As part of the proposal, the applicant notes that two sides of the building are less prominent in terms of architectural visibility and therefore should not be held to the same fagade standards. However, one of those sides is proposed to carry significant signage, which demonstrates that it is visible and plays an important role in how the project presents itself to the public. Staff's position is that when a fagade is used for signage, it should also reflect architectural quality, ensuring that all sides of the building contribute to Sanford's overall commitment to attractive, high -quality development. While the elevations illustrate landscaping intended to offset the reduced architectural treatment, the accompanying plans do not reflect the landscaping shown. Overall Analysis Staff's position reflects a consistent commitment to quality redevelopment. The applicant emphasizes operational efficiency and modern design preferences, while staff emphasizes landscaping, pedestrian orientation, and architectural articulation. Together, these perspectives depict the balance that must be achieved: meeting the functional needs of a large-scale retail operation while ensuring that the project contributes positively to Sanford's identity and community character. Update following the December 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Following the December 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant provided additional information on December 17, 2025, proposing minor modifications to the site plan. The materials were transmitted informally via email and were not submitted through the City's CitizenServe portal; therefore, it did not undergo a full standard completeness review, routing, or acceptance procedures. The applicant's email noted an intent to improve compliance with Schedule J. Staff s cursory review identified the applicant proposes adding three landscape islands to the northern parking area while maintaining the existing configuration elsewhere. The applicant also requested that the site be evaluated as four distinct parking lots, instead of just one parking area, to support a reduced landscape island ratio of one island per 15 spaces, rather than the Land Development Regulations (LDR) requirement of one per 10 spaces. In addition, the applicant proposed recalculating parking requirements using the "General Retail Sales and Service" ratio of 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet rather than the "Large Retail Goods" standard of 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Staff notes that, even if the higher 5-per-1,000-square-foot retail ratio were applied, the required parking would still be subject to the reduction applicable to uses located within a multi -tenant shopping center or mall. As this project functions as part of the larger mall development, the 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet would still apply. Although only a cursory review was conducted, it appears that the revisions are modest in scope. While applicants' narrative describes broader improvements, the site plan shows only minor changes in the northern parking area. The updated wording of the request does not materially change the underlying design or address the spacing requirements reflecting limited adjustments and not substantive modifications to the site plan. Staff s position remains unchanged. The proposed revisions do not substantively modify the site design, nor do they bring the project into compliance with the LDRs. The applicant has also indicated that the Comprehensive Sign Plan will be addressed at a later date. The maximum signage area permitted under the existing Comprehensive Sign Plan is 600 square feet. Because the applicant is requesting nearly 1,000 square feet of signage, any increase above the current maximum must be incorporated into the zoning request. If an increased signage allowance is approved as part of this request, staff can work with the applicant on an updated Comprehensive Sign Plan, provided that the PD Master Plan or associated Development Order clearly identifies the revised maximum square footage permitted for the site. SEMINOLE COUNTY JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT (..IPA) COMPATIBILITY The "High Intensity I-4" (HI) area is a mixed -use designation intended to promote the development of employment centers in the vicinity of the West SR 46 corridor and the commuter rail station. The corridor's proximity to I-4 as well as SR 417 and the SunRail commuter line provides access to regional markets and a substantial labor force. The HI designation permits both a vertical and horizontal land use mix of commercial, office, residential with a maximum FAR of 2.0. Per Exhibit D, the subject property is within sub -area 8 of the JPA and Exhibit C the following excerpts apply to this land use conversion. All lands in this area annexed by the City after the JPA have received land use designations of "High Intensity I-4" (HI), a City equivalent designation to HIP-TI. City and County Comprehensive Plan policies for this area are very similar. The City's densities and floor areas are slightly less intense than the County's. The County and the City established gateway corridor standards for SR 46 to ensure compatible and aesthetically pleasing development in the area. This area is developing rapidly, consistent with both the City and the County's Comprehensive Plan policies and corridor standards. The County and City, working together, have been successful in minimizing urban sprawl, providing affordable housing opportunities and targeting industrial and commercial growth in this area. Both the County and the City will continue to ensure that the area is developed consistently with their mutually agreed upon standards and policies. This area should be reserved for target industry and SunRail supporting development as there is limited vacant acreage available on which target industry will site. Single-family and low or medium density residential developments are not compatible within this area. The proposed uses within the PD are in line with its underlying land use of HI, High Intensity I-4, and the Sanford — Seminole County JPA. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Staff has determined that the proposed rezone is compatible with the surrounding uses and is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the HI, High Intensity Future Land Use. However, the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan also establishes clear expectations for architectural quality, landscaping, and signage. • Objective FLU 1.3 — Promote Attractive Development requires that new development and redevelopment contribute positively to the City's appearance, directly reinforcing the need for architectural articulation and landscaping on visible fagades. • Policy FLU 1.3.2 — Architectural and Site Design Standards calls for design standards that enhance community character, supporting staff s position that where signage is visible, it must be paired with architectural quality • Objective FLU 2.1 — Enhance Community Appearance requires landscaping, signage, and architectural treatments that improve the City's image, directly supporting staff s emphasis on landscaping consistency and appropriate signage scale. These Comprehensive Plan provisions align directly with the requirements of Schedule G — Architectural and Site Design Standards, which establish the City's expectations for fagade articulation, landscaping, and signage as integral components of quality development. Together, Objective FLU 1.3, Policy FLU 1.3.2, and Objective FLU 2.1 provide the policy foundation that Schedule G implements at the regulatory level, ensuring that redevelopment projects contribute positively to Sanford's appearance and community character. Staff findings support the overall request for the project, subject to the Commission determining the level of building and site enhancements to promote the overall quality sought to commence the redevelopment of this important project. LEGAL REVIEW: The City Attorney may or may not have reviewed the staff report and the specific analysis provided by City staff but has noted the following that should be adhered to in all quasi-judicial decisions. Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended in the 2022 Legislative Session, in Chapter 2021- 224, Laws of Florida (deriving from Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill Number 1059) provides as follows (please note emphasized text): "166.033 Development permits and orders.— (1) Within 30 days after receiving an application for approval of a development permit or development order, a municipality must review the application for completeness and issue a letter indicating that all required information is submitted or specifying with particularity any areas that are deficient. If the application is deficient, the applicant has 30 days to address the deficiencies by submitting the required additional information. Within 120 days after the municipality has deemed the application complete, or 180 days for applications that require final action through a quasi-judicial hearing or a public hearing, the municipality must approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application for a development permit or development order. Both parties may agree to a reasonable request for an extension of time, particularly in the event of a force majeure or other extraordinary circumstance. An approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application for a development permit or development order must include written findings supporting the municipality's decision. The timeframes contained in this subsection do not apply in an area of critical state concern, as designated in s. 380.0552 or chapter 28-36, Florida Administrative Code. (2)(a) When reviewing an application for a development permit or development order that is certified by a professional listed in s. 403.0877, a municipality may not request additional information from the applicant more than three times, unless the applicant waives the limitation in writing. (b) If a municipality makes a request for additional information and the applicant submits the required additional information within 30 days after receiving the request, the municipality must review the application for completeness and issue a letter indicating that all required information has been submitted or specify with particularity any areas that are deficient within 30 days after receiving the additional information. (c) If a municipality makes a second request for additional information and the applicant submits the required additional information within 30 days after receiving the request, the municipality must review the application for completeness and issue a letter indicating that all required information has been submitted or specify with particularity any areas that are deficient within 10 days after receiving the additional information. (d) Before a third request for additional information, the applicant must be offered a meeting to attempt to resolve outstanding issues. If a municipality makes a third request for additional information and the applicant submits the required additional information within 30 days after receiving the request, the municipality must deem the application complete within 10 days after receiving the additional information or proceed to process the application for approval or denial unless the applicant waived the municipality's limitation in writing as described in paragraph (a). (e) Except as provided in subsection (5), if the applicant believes the request for additional information is not authorized by ordinance, rule, statute, or other legal authority, the municipality, at the applicant's request, shall proceed to process the application for approval or denial. (3) When a municipality denies an application for a development permit or development order, the municipality shall give written notice to the applicant. The notice must include a citation to the applicable portions of an ordinance, rule, statute, or other legal authority for the denial of the permit or order. (4) As used in this section, the terms "development permit" and "development order" have the same meaning as in s. 163.3164, but do not include building permits. (5) For any development permit application filed with the municipality after July 1, 2012, a municipality may not require as a condition of processing or issuing a development permit or development order that an applicant obtain a permit or approval from any state or federal agency unless the agency has issued a final agency action that denies the federal or state permit before the municipal action on the local development permit. (6) Issuance of a development permit or development order by a municipality does not create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the municipality for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law. A municipality shall attach such a disclaimer to the issuance of development permits and shall include a permit condition that all other applicable state or federal permits be obtained before commencement of the development. (7) This section does not prohibit a municipality from providing information to an applicant regarding what other state or federal permits may apply." The above -referenced definition of the term "development permit" is as follows: "(16) 'Development permit' includes any building permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval, rezoning, certification, special exception, variance, or any other official action of local government having the effect of permitting the development of land." (Section 163.3164(16), Florida Statutes). The term "development order" is defined as follows and, as can be seen, refers to the "granting, denying, or granting with conditions [of] an application": "(15) `Development order' means any order granting, denying, or granting with conditions an application for a development permit." (Section 163.3164(15), Florida Statutes). Thus, if this application is denied, a denial development order must be issued which must cite to the applicable portions of each ordinance, rule, statute or other legal authority supporting the denial of the application. For example, if a goal, objective or policy of the Sanford Comprehensive Plan were to be the basis for a denial, then such goal, objective or policy must be part of the motion proposing the denial. A denial development order would be drafted to implement the actions of the City Commission in the event of such occurrence. Accordingly, any motion to deny must state, with particularity, the basis for the proposed denial. The City Commission has also expressed its desire for all who vote against the majority decision to express the rationale for their vote regarding all matters. When voting on matters such as whether to recommend approval of an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan or the enactment of, or amendment to, a land development regulation, those matters are legislative in nature and not quasi-judicial matters. The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-4844 on January 26, 2026. The City Clerk published notice of the 2nd Public Hearing in the Sanford Herald on February 4 , 2026. RECOMMENDATION: At its regularly scheduled meeting on January 8, 2026 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of the requested PD Amendment with all the applicant requested deviations and the parking lot layout be consistent with the revised configuration presented at the hearing. Commissioner Mathews dissented on the basis that compliance with the City's landscaping and parking requirements do not create an undue hardship on the applicant and ample parking is available throughout the existing PD. The following conditions were provided by staff to accompany any approval in an associated Development Order: 1. Pursuant to Section 4.B.6.c of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) of the City of Sanford, this rezoning shall expire 3 years from the effective date of this Ordinance if all required infrastructure improvements have not been completed or an extension granted. 2. Unless specifically requested and approved on the Amendment Master Plan for Seminole Towne Center, any required elements missing from or not shown on PD Master Plan or associated PD documents shall comply with and default to the regulations in the City's LDR. 3. The property shall be developed generally in accordance with the future land uses and development standards identified on the Amendment Master Plan for Seminole Towne Center dated August 21, 2025, unless otherwise specifically set forth in any associated development order; provided, however, that all subsequent development orders shall be consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance including the following: a. All Automotive uses including Gasoline Service and auto repair shall be limited to the Phase 1 (the outlined and shaded area) called out on the Master Plan. Automotive uses shall be prohibited elsewhere within the PD, unless previously approved, without a separate PD Amendment. 4. A Development Plan prepared and sealed by a licensed Florida professional engineer meeting the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations must be submitted and approved prior to any construction on site. 5. A comprehensive signage program consistent with the Land Development Regulations and the Seminole Towne Center design theme shall be required for the entire development, including all commercial and multifamily components. An initial Comprehensive Sign Plan for Phase 1, reflecting a maximum of no more than 1,000 square feet of attached signage, shall be submitted through CitizenServe and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to issuance of any sign permits. 6. As this PD Master Plan approval applies only to Phase 1, subsequent phases may require additional modifications to ensure appropriate interconnectivity between buildings, sites, and uses. Such modifications may include adjustments to circulation, access, landscaping, or architectural treatments to maintain consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the overall intent for cohesive development. 7. Adequate roadway and utility capacity shall be demonstrated prior to development to ensure compliance with adopted concurrency and level -of -service standards for each phase of the redevelopment of the Seminole Towne Center. 8. If City staff and the Property Owner are unable to agree to the details of this Development Order in any way, the matter will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for resolution at a public hearing, and the matter will be adjudicated by means of a development order or denial development order relating thereto. The following Conditions were added by the Planning Commission to be added to the ordinance. 1. The parking lot layout shall be consistent with the plan presented by the applicant at the January 8, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. SUGGESTED MOTION: "I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4844 to amend a 48.89-acre portion of the Seminole Towne Center Planned Development for the first phase modification at 200 Towne Center Circle, based on consistency with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan as recommended by staff and subject to a development order that includes all recommended conditions and standards." Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-4844 Project Information Sheet Site Aerial Map Zoning Map Affidavit of Ownership CAPP Meeting Report Justification Statement Seminole Towne Center Master Plan Site Plan Exhibit Elevations