The Jacksonville City Council approved the rezoning of approximately 3.15 acres at 8265 Garden Street, between Helmsley Boulevard and Messer Road, from Agriculture (AGR) to Residential Low Density-100A (RLD-100A). The rezoning aligns with a previously adopted land use amendment changing the future land use from Agricultural to Low Density Residential. The owner and applicant, Randall Hamel, intends to build an additional single-family home on the property. Located in Council District 12, the site is in the Suburban Development Area, partially within FEMA flood zones and an Adaptation Action Area. This rezoning supports low-intensity development while preserving environmental sensitivity and ensuring consistency with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The ordinance includes standard language clarifying that all other permits and approvals are still required.
This rezoning enables low-density residential development on underutilized agricultural land in northwest Jacksonville. It reflects city priorities for suburban infill and housing diversification while maintaining consistency with local planning policy.