Proposed Grocery Store and Smoke Shop at 125 Monroe Rd

Original title: 125 MONROE RD - PRE-APPLICATION Project Number: 26-80000048 Project Description: Proposed Special Exception for grocery store and smoke shop on 0.26 acres in the C-1 zoning district located on the northeast corner of Monroe Rd and W 1st St Project Manager: Hilary Padin (407) 665-7331 (hpadin@seminolecountyfl.gov) Parcel ID: 28-19-30-503-0000-0110 BCC District: 5-Herr Applicant: Jyothy Venugopal (321) 578-0900 Consultant: N/A

May 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This application initiates the review process for a potential change in land use at 125 Monroe Rd, which could result in the establishment of a new retail business in District 5.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jyothy Venugopal

The applicant seeking a special exception for the property.

Residents of District 5

Local residents may be affected by changes in land use and business operations at the specified location.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

A pre-application has been filed for a special zoning exception to allow a grocery store and smoke shop on a 0.26-acre property at the corner of Monroe Road and West 1st Street. The project is currently under review by the and no public meetings are scheduled at this time.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attend a meeting to discuss this project?

No, there are currently no public meetings scheduled for this application as it is in the 'Comments Only' phase of the review process.

Who is the contact person for this project?

The project manager is Hilary Padin, who can be reached at (407) 665-7331 or hpadin@seminolecountyfl.gov.

Why It Matters

This application initiates the review process for a potential change in land use at 125 Monroe Rd, which could result in the establishment of a new retail business in District 5.