- The Apopka City Commission approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for a 1.16-acre parcel in the Kelly Park Interchange area for commercial development.
- The annexation would eliminate a county enclave and enable the property to be developed under city standards consistent with the 2017 Form-Based Code.
- The applicant plans to combine the parcel with two adjacent city parcels to create a larger commercial project attracting national retailers and expanding retail services.
A proposed commercial development along Kelly Park Road moved forward Wednesday after the Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for a 1.16-acre parcel within the Kelly Park Interchange Form-Based Code area.
The property, located east of Effie Drive and north of Kelly Park Road, is owned by Effie Road Holdings LLC and is intended to be combined with two adjacent parcels already inside the city limits for future commercial development.
The commission voted 5-0 to approve the first reading of the ordinance and schedule the measure for a second reading…