This is a request to amend the City's Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of the City of Bunnell 2035 Comprehensive Plan for 1,842+/- acres of land from the "Agricultural & Silviculture" land use designation to the "Industrial" and "Agricultural Community Industrial" land use designations.

There is a companion application (ZMA 2025-01) to rezone the property from AG&S, Agricultural and Silviculture District to L-2, Heavy Industrial District and ACI, Agricultural Community Industrial District.

In accordance with Florida Statutes, notice of this item containing the date, time, and location of the meeting was published in the Observer Local News on April 24, 2025.

The applicant, Tara Tedrow with Lowndes Law Firm, on behalf of the owners Brown & Johnston & Joly & Durshimer, has applied for a large-scale Future Land Use Map amendment for 1,842+/- acres of land. This large-scale amendment will amend the existing land use to approximately 459+/- acres of the "Agricultural Community Industrial" land use and approximately 1,383+/- acres of the "Industrial" land use. There are currently no plans at this time or submitted in conjunction with this request.

The surrounding area is predominantly vacant, undeveloped timberland and partially rural residential. The location of this amendment is planned strategically to take advantage of Bunnell's location from the Florida Department of Transportation Stategic Intermodal System (SIS) facilities. These facilities include Interstate 95, State Highway 100, and State Highway 100 West. Other Non-SIS facilities that would accommodate transportation of industrial goods and materials, such as US Highway 1 and State Road 11, are viable for any industrial operation that would be planned for the subject area. This amendment would improve the economic opportunities in the City and provide a more balanced tax base that leans more towards commercial and industrial land uses rather than relying on the residential areas of the City. This would be consistent with the City's 2035 Comprehensive Plan and the City's 2019 adopted Strategic Plan for increase the economic base to promote sustainable commercial and industrial growth.

A data and analysis has been performed for this amendment and is included in this staff report which showcases the impacts on public facilities. The applicant has provided a justification analysis with there amendment, included herein.

This amendment is considered to be a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment that is subject to and regulated by Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes. This will be required to undergo the expedited state review process which is outlined under Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statutes.