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Proposed Rezoning for Senior Housing at 888 Franklin Street

Original title: ORD-Q Rezoning at 888 Franklin St, Btwn Franklin St & Van Buren St - (1.69± Acres) - RMD-D to PUD to Generally Permit Affordable Senior Housing Units, as Described in the Franklin Arms PUD - JHA Franklin Arms, LLC (R.E. # 122486-0000) (Appl # L-6122-26C) (Dist. 7-Peluso) (Corrigan) (LUZ) (Small-Scale 2026-479) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: LUZ 6/16/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer LUZ PH: 8/4/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26 & 8/11/26

July 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The rezoning determines whether the developer, JHA Franklin Arms, LLC, is legally permitted to build an affordable senior housing complex at this specific location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

JHA Franklin Arms, LLC

The entity is the applicant seeking a zoning change to develop the property.

District 7 Residents

Residents in the district may be affected by changes in land use and density at the specified location.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes rezoning a 1.69-acre property at 888 Franklin Street from (Residential Medium Density) to (Planned Unit Development). The change is intended to allow for the construction of affordable senior housing units under the 'Franklin Arms PUD' project.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance proposes rezoning 1.69 acres from RMD-D to PUD.
  • The project is specifically designated for affordable senior housing.
  • The project is identified as the 'Franklin Arms PUD'.
  • The property is located between Franklin Street and Van Buren Street.
  • The application number is L-6122-26C.
  • The Real Estate identification number is 122486-0000.
  • The ordinance was introduced on June 9, 2026.
  • A Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee public hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
  • Additional public hearings are scheduled for July 28, 2026, and August 11, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this rezoning?
The rezoning is intended to allow for the development of affordable senior housing units at 888 Franklin Street.
When can the public provide input on this proposal?
Public hearings are scheduled for July 28, 2026, August 4, 2026, and August 11, 2026.

Why It Matters

The rezoning determines whether the developer, JHA Franklin Arms, LLC, is legally permitted to build an affordable senior housing complex at this specific location.

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Multiple Public Hearing Dates

The document lists three distinct dates for public hearings (July 28, August 4, and August 11, 2026), indicating a multi-stage review process.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

Connected Entities

other122486-0000“Real Estate (R.E.) number for the property.”Map →
otherL-6122-26C“Application number.”Map →
personPeluso“District 7 representative.”Map →
organizationJHA Franklin Arms, LLC“The applicant/developer for the rezoning project.”Map →
location888 Franklin St“The site of the proposed rezoning.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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