Commission approves land‑use change and PUD rezoning for Blanding/Venture Lane parcel
January 10, 2023 | Clay County, Florida
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The Clay County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 10 approved two related land-use actions for a parcel adjacent to Blanding Boulevard and Venture Lane: a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 2022‑07) changing part of the parcel’s future land use and a rezoning to a planned unit development (PUD 2022‑07).
Planning staff told the board the applicant revised the site plan to remove the commercial frontage from the residential area, reduced density from 94 units to 77 units, eliminated an earthen berm in favor of fencing and additional landscape buffering, and reworded optional amenity areas (a dog park described as “park” rather than a required amenity). Staff found the revised applications meet the criteria for approval and recommended adoption.
Frank Miller, representing the applicant Avanta, described the project as a single-owner development that will include a mix of townhomes, duplexes and homes managed by one entity rather than a traditional multifamily apartment complex. Miller said the revised layout preserves retail frontage along Blanding and pulls residential uses farther back from the roadway.
Commission discussion emphasized compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods, retention of wetlands and drainage protections, and the value of preserving commercial frontage on Blanding. Commissioner comments noted the reduced unit count and building heights meant the development will be more visually compatible with adjacent single-family areas. The board voted 5–0 to adopt CPA 2022‑07 and separately voted 5–0 to approve the PUD rezoning.
Because the public hearing drew no speakers opposed, the board moved forward on the staff recommendation and closed the hearing after the applicant’s remarks.
Planning staff told the board the applicant revised the site plan to remove the commercial frontage from the residential area, reduced density from 94 units to 77 units, eliminated an earthen berm in favor of fencing and additional landscape buffering, and reworded optional amenity areas (a dog park described as “park” rather than a required amenity). Staff found the revised applications meet the criteria for approval and recommended adoption.
Frank Miller, representing the applicant Avanta, described the project as a single-owner development that will include a mix of townhomes, duplexes and homes managed by one entity rather than a traditional multifamily apartment complex. Miller said the revised layout preserves retail frontage along Blanding and pulls residential uses farther back from the roadway.
Commission discussion emphasized compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods, retention of wetlands and drainage protections, and the value of preserving commercial frontage on Blanding. Commissioner comments noted the reduced unit count and building heights meant the development will be more visually compatible with adjacent single-family areas. The board voted 5–0 to adopt CPA 2022‑07 and separately voted 5–0 to approve the PUD rezoning.
Because the public hearing drew no speakers opposed, the board moved forward on the staff recommendation and closed the hearing after the applicant’s remarks.
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