ORD-Q Apv Zoning Variance (Appl V-25-32) at 1435 Naldo Ave, Unit 1, btwn Naldo Ave & Hendricks Ave S of Railway - San Marco Union Hall, LLC - Req to Increase the Seating Capacity for a Restaurant from 60 Seats to 96 Seats, in CRO (R.E. # 080676-0000) (Dist. 5-J. Carlucci) (Nagbe) (LUZ) (Companion 2026-18) 1/13/26 CO Introduced: LUZ LUZ PH: 2/3/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 1/27/26

This ordinance approves a zoning variance (V-25-32) for the property at 1435 Naldo Ave, Unit 1, owned by San Marco Union Hall, LLC. The variance allows the restaurant, Tuna Restaurant LLC (dba New Ginger Bistro), to increase its seating capacity from 60 seats to 96 seats. This request was made because the current Commercial, Residential and Office (CRO) zoning district has a limit that the restaurant wished to exceed. The Land Use and Zoning Committee reviewed the application and recommended approval, finding that it met the criteria for a variance, including that it would not substantially diminish property values or alter the character of the area, and would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare. The variance is granted for one year, after which the use must commence or the variance becomes invalid.

Residents may experience increased activity and potential noise from a restaurant with a larger seating capacity at 1435 Naldo Ave. The approval indicates that the zoning variance is not expected to negatively impact property values or the character of the surrounding area.

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