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Proposed Rezoning for Concrete Batch Plant on Old Kings Road

Original title: ORD-Q Rezoning at 0 Union Heights Rd, 0 Bob-o-link Rd E, & 7167 Old Kings Rd, Btwn Soutel Dr & Mockingbird Rd - (16.73± Acres) - IL to PUD to Permit the Development of a Concrete Batch Plant and Material Storage, as Described in the Soutel Industrial PUD - Preferred Materials, Inc. (R.E. # 003587-0000, 003589-0000, 003590-0000, 003588-0000, 003587-0050, 029973-0000, & 030092-0000) (Appl # Z-7232) (Dist. 10-Pittman) (Abney) (LUZ) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: LUZ LUZ PH: 8/18/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/11/26

July 21, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$24,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Pittman for Mayor of Oroville 2022All Things Carpet & Upholstry$2,000-Aug 2022
Pittman for Mayor of Oroville 2022All Things Carpet & Upholstry$2,000-Aug 2022
Pittman for Mayor of Oroville 2022All Things Carpet & Upholstry$2,000-Aug 2022
Ronald "Casper" PittmanRonald Pittman$2,000CandidateMar 2026
Karen Gonzalez PittmanCONSERVATIVES FOR PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFERGUSON HOWELL L.$1,000ATTORNEYMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanCOLLINS PETER$1,000FINANCE EXECUTIVEAug 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanEMERGENCY CARE FOR FLORIDA$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanARROW GROUP$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFRIENDS OF SAMMI$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFRSA PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFTBA TRANSPORTATION PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanHONEST LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONJan 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanSPECIALIZED TREATMENT EDUCATION & PREVENTION SVCS.$1,000HEALTHCAREMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC RISK PURCHASING$1,000HEALTHCAREFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanPHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY CARE$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanTHAYER STELLA FERGUSON$1,000ATTORNEYMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanALLIANCE FOR HONEST GOVERNMENT$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONSep 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanMOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC.$1,000HEALTHCAREMar 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The rezoning would change the permitted land use for seven specific properties, potentially allowing for industrial concrete production and storage operations in the area represented by District 10.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Preferred Materials, Inc.

The company is the applicant seeking the zoning change to operate a concrete batch plant.

Residents of District 10

Residents in the vicinity of the proposed site may be affected by changes in land use and industrial activity.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes rezoning approximately 16.73 acres of land located between Soutel Drive and Mockingbird Road from Industrial Light (IL) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The change is requested by Preferred Materials, Inc. to allow for the construction of a and material storage facility.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance proposes rezoning 16.73 acres from Industrial Light (IL) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
  • The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the development of a concrete batch plant and material storage facility.
  • The affected properties are located at 0 Union Heights Rd, 0 Bob-o-link Rd E, and 7167 Old Kings Rd.
  • The project is identified by application number Z-7232.
  • The ordinance was introduced to the Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) committee on June 9, 2026.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.
  • A LUZ committee public hearing is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • The affected real estate parcel numbers are 003587-0000, 003589-0000, 003590-0000, 003588-0000, 003587-0050, 029973-0000, and 030092-0000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PUD?
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a zoning designation that allows for a specific, customized development plan on a piece of land, rather than following standard zoning rules.
How can I provide input on this rezoning?
A public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026, and a Land Use & Zoning committee hearing is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Why It Matters

The rezoning would change the permitted land use for seven specific properties, potentially allowing for industrial concrete production and storage operations in the area represented by District 10.

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Industrial Expansion

The proposal seeks to move land from a standard Industrial Light designation to a custom PUD, which is a common mechanism for allowing specific industrial operations that might not fit standard zoning definitions.

Connected Entities

organizationPreferred Materials, Inc.The applicant requesting the rezoning for the concrete batch plant.Map →
locationDistrict 10The council district where the property is located, represented by Pittman.Map →
personPittmanCouncil member for the district where the rezoning is proposed.Map →
personAbneyAssociated with the legislative filing.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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