Proposed Nursery and Landscaping Business on Mellonville Ave
July 8, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Zembower | Ashlock Decatur Management | $1,000 | Real Estate Development | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | AATR Orlando | $1,000 | Towing Company | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | David E. Axel Trust | $1,000 | Trust | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Daniel Morgan | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Andrew Knopf | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Melvin Wright | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Jack Cook | $1,000 | Lawyer | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Bryce Spano | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Ryan Rudd | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Alan Ashlock | $1,000 | Real Estate | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Joy Ashlock | $1,000 | Retired | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Professional Wrecker Operators | $1,000 | Towing Association | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Paramedics Logistics Operating | $1,000 | Paramedic Services | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Barbara Carol Person | $1,000 | Medical Examiner | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Timothy Oshaughnessy | $1,000 | Construction | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Ryan Christopher Rodems | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Axel Real Estate Inc | $1,000 | Real Estate | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Raymond D. Harrison | $1,000 | Real Estate | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | Ravin Sahadeo | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Zembower | T. Michael Morgan | $1,000 | Attorney | Mar 2026 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The proposal seeks a to allow commercial nursery and landscaping operations on land currently zoned as A-1, which may change the permitted land use for the 1.99-acre site on Mellonville Ave.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Brandon Dees
The applicant is seeking approval for a specific land use exception for their business.
Residents near Mellonville Ave and Palm Way
Property owners in the vicinity may be affected by changes to the permitted land use on the subject parcel.
Last recorded activity July 8, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The project (26-80000069) is a pre-application for a special exception to zoning rules.
- The applicant proposes a nursery and landscaping business on 1.99 acres.
- The site is located in an A-1 zoning district on the west side of Mellonville Ave, north of Palm Way.
- The property is identified by Parcel ID 17-20-31-5AZ-0000-008C.
- The project is located in BCC District 2, represented by Commissioner Zembower.
- The current status is 'Agenda Ready' with 'Comments Only' and no public meeting scheduled.
- Amy Canelo is the designated Project Manager for inquiries.
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Why It Matters
The proposal seeks a to allow commercial nursery and landscaping operations on land currently zoned as A-1, which may change the permitted land use for the 1.99-acre site on Mellonville Ave.
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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Early Stage Review
The project is currently in a 'Comments Only' phase, indicating that the applicant is seeking staff feedback before formalizing a public hearing request.
Connected Entities
Sources
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