Commerce Center South Conservation Land

At a glance

What: Ord. 26-78 (future land use change) and Ord. 26-97 (rezoning) for 24.98 acres of city-owned land from recreation open space and commercial service, and from industrial zoning, to conservation open space.
Where it stands: both passed first reading unanimously on 2026-10-12. Second reading is still to come.

Two parcels: 22.86 acres deeded to the city for a DRI native upland habitat requirement, and 2.12 acres deeded by the PGA Village homeowners association.
Staff expects a drop of 43,855 gallons per day in potable water demand and 636 daily trips (106 p.m. peak trips) compared with the maximum allowed development.
A PGA Village representative supported it and asked for fencing against trespass if the land is ever developed; Bethany Grubbs said any development would need more amendments and neighbor input.
Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval on 2026-09-01. A neighboring Commerce Center North parcel was heard in September for passive recreation.

2026-10-12 - City Council (Regular) - Both ordinances approved unanimously on first reading; PGA Village representative spoke in support.
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-14 - City Council (Regular): Ordinance 26-74 (FLUM change to OSC) and Ordinance 26-83 (rezoning to OSC) were approved unanimously on second reading.
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-12 - City Council (Regular): Ordinance 26-78 (FLUM change to OSC) and Ordinance 26-97 (rezoning to OSC) were approved unanimously on first reading.
2026-10-26 - 2026-10-26 - City Council Meeting: Ordinances 26-78 and 26-97 approved on second reading.