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Diane Velazquez

Vice Mayor and Commissioner Seat 22014-2030

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
3:31:27
Avg per meeting
8:27
Segments
2689

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↑Jan 2026[38]

Crossroads at Kelly Park Infrastructure and Platting

No city cost identified; the park is developed within the Kelly Park Community Development District.

high↑Jul 2026[37]

Code Enforcement Policy and Property Neglect

Settlement reportedly reduced from roughly $5 million in potential fines to about $30,000.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Commercial and Institutional Site Plan Reviews

Private investment for commercial site improvements on a 0.57-acre parcel.

high→Aug 2026[20]

Ridgebrooke Subdivision Access and Layout

Developer-funded; the paving and Orange County permitting will add cost to the project.

critical↑Jun 2026[17]

Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3 Infrastructure and Alleys

Impacts developer costs and timing for project closeouts and utility handovers.

high↑Apr 2026[17]

Multifamily Residential Development at The Ridge

Significant infrastructure construction costs associated with multi-family residential growth.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Saddlebrook Meadows 55-home development on Golden Gem Road

The developer pays for school mitigation, right-of-way dedication, and a 12-foot bike trail.

critical↓Apr 2026[12]

Paulucci Acres Residential Subdivision

Developer-funded road widening, roundabout, turn lanes, and utility extensions come with the project.

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

South Apopka Annexation Feasibility Study

Estimated one-time capital costs of $30 million and projected annual operating deficits of approximately $5.5 million.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B Construction Site Plan

Private subdivision development investment.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Lux Car Wash Phase 1 Construction Plans

Private commercial development costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Trader Maes Christmas Festival Permit

Generates local economic activity through holiday vendor sales.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

4791 Apopka Logistics Parkway Redevelopment Site Plan

Industrial development boosting local economic and employment capacity.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

429 Commerce Revised Construction Site Plan

Private commercial investment in building improvements.

high↓Apr 2026[10]

Floridian Town Center Multifamily Phase 1 Development Review

Will generate tourist development and local sales tax revenues for the city.

critical→Jan 2026[9]

Wyld Oaks Mixed-Use Development Approval

Substantial private capital investment in commercial and residential infrastructure, contributing to municipal tax and impact fee revenues.

medium↓May 2026[7]

Lester Oaks Residential Subdivision

Generates private investment through new residential construction on a vacant parcel.

critical↓Jan 2026[6]

Paulucci Acres Planned Development Rezoning

Private investment by the developer for infrastructure and home construction, with city utility connection fees.

high↓Aug 2026[6]

Kelly Park Road Commercial Land Use Amendments

Private commercial investment that will generate construction jobs and local tax revenue.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Northwest Church Expansion and Retrofit

Reactivates a previously approved institutional construction project.

Decisions during term (43)

Recorded while Velazquez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

deniedOct 14, 2026

4791 Apopka Logistics Parkway Redevelopment Construction Site Plan (CSP-26-43)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-30 Community Redevelopment Agency Extension

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Major Development Plan - Paulucci Acres Pod 1 AB & 4 (Phase 1)

denied0-1Sep 30, 2026

Paulucci Acres Pod 2 Major Development Plan

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Saddlebrook Meadows Major Development Plan

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Paulucci Acres Pod 1 A/B & 4 (Phase 1) Major Development Plan

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Land Development Code Workshop

tabledSep 16, 2026

Requesting the extension of the City of Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Sunset Date

approved5-0Sep 2, 2026

Quasi-Judicial - Floridian Town Center Hotel – Major Development Plan

approvedSep 2, 2026

Saddlebrook Meadows Rezoning and Major Development Plan

deniedSep 2, 2026

Southern Tire Mart Major Development Plan

tabled5-0Aug 19, 2026

Continuance: Floridian Town Center Hotel Major Development Plan

approved5-0Aug 5, 2026

The Ridge Phase 3 - Major Development Plan

approved5-0Aug 5, 2026

Cold Link Apopka - Revised Major Development Plan

tabled5-0Aug 5, 2026

Floridian Town Center Hotel - Major Development Plan

approvedAug 5, 2026

Paulucci Acres Major Development Plan Recommendation

approved6-0Jul 14, 2026

Revised Cold Link Apopka Major Development Plan

approved6-0Jul 14, 2026

Land Development Code Workshop Scheduling

tabledVoted yes3-2Jul 1, 2026

Quasi-Judicial - The Ridge Phase 3 - Major Development Plan

deniedJun 17, 2026

MDP-26-6 - Floridian Town Center Multi-Family Phase 1 Major Development Plan