Planning commission approves future land use change for two annexed parcels owned by Floor and Decor
August 07, 2025 | Cape Coral City, Lee County, Florida
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The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 on Aug. 6 to approve Ordinance 39-25, a privately initiated future land use amendment to change the designation of two parcels recently annexed into Cape Coral from Lee County designations to the Pine Island Road District.
Anthony Santora, senior planner in the city planning division, told commissioners the two parcels — addressed as 2800 Northeast Pine Island Road and 1481 Barrett Road and owned by Floor and Decor Outlets of America — total roughly eight acres, are currently vacant and vegetated, and were annexed into the city on July 16. Santora said the applicant intends to combine the two parcels and develop a commercial project on the combined site and that the parcels have access to water, sewer and electrical service.
Staff assessed the request against the Land Development Code criteria in LDC section 3.5.0.2.C and concluded the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan, citing policies 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 and policy 2.1 of the future land use element. Santora said fire and police reviewed the site and identified a low to minor impact on emergency services, and that traffic impacts on Pine Island Road could require mitigation when specific development proposals are submitted.
Commissioner Thomas Martin asked whether future development would necessitate traffic improvements or a traffic signal; Santora replied that the need for a signal or other mitigation would depend on the type and intensity of development and that staff could not confirm at the zoning stage whether a signal would be required.
Commissioner Santore moved to approve Ordinance 39-25 and Commissioner Severson seconded. The city clerk called the roll: Apking, Martin, Senator, Severson and Lemieux voted aye; the motion carried 5-0.
The commission’s approval is a land‑use recommendation; zoning changes and site‑specific permits will follow separate reviews as the applicant advances development plans.
Anthony Santora, senior planner in the city planning division, told commissioners the two parcels — addressed as 2800 Northeast Pine Island Road and 1481 Barrett Road and owned by Floor and Decor Outlets of America — total roughly eight acres, are currently vacant and vegetated, and were annexed into the city on July 16. Santora said the applicant intends to combine the two parcels and develop a commercial project on the combined site and that the parcels have access to water, sewer and electrical service.
Staff assessed the request against the Land Development Code criteria in LDC section 3.5.0.2.C and concluded the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan, citing policies 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 and policy 2.1 of the future land use element. Santora said fire and police reviewed the site and identified a low to minor impact on emergency services, and that traffic impacts on Pine Island Road could require mitigation when specific development proposals are submitted.
Commissioner Thomas Martin asked whether future development would necessitate traffic improvements or a traffic signal; Santora replied that the need for a signal or other mitigation would depend on the type and intensity of development and that staff could not confirm at the zoning stage whether a signal would be required.
Commissioner Santore moved to approve Ordinance 39-25 and Commissioner Severson seconded. The city clerk called the roll: Apking, Martin, Senator, Severson and Lemieux voted aye; the motion carried 5-0.
The commission’s approval is a land‑use recommendation; zoning changes and site‑specific permits will follow separate reviews as the applicant advances development plans.
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