APPLICANT IS REQUESTING A CONTINUANCE OF THIS ITEM TO A DATE CERTAIN, DECEMBER 15, 2025, IN ORDER TO ENGAGE WITH NEIGHBORS OBJECTING TO THE PROJECT. 
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 25-035. Amending the City's Zoning Atlas and rezoning two parcels generally located at or near 4945 Edwards Road, containing approximately 17.58 acres of land, more or less, from an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Medium Density (R-4) to a Planned Development (PD); approving a Master PD site plan; approving a Master planned development zoning agreement; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith and providing for an effective date.  FIRST READING

Golden Arrow Development LLC is proposing a Planned Development (PD) consisting of 112-unit Townhouse units with associated amenities.

The site was previously approved in 2008 as Orange Gardens, a 40-unit single-family development that has expired. The site area is 17.58 acres +/-, including a linear parcel, which consists of 0.44 acres. The primary parcel has a Future Land Use designation of Low-Density Residential (RL), 1-6.5 du/acre, with a PD (expired) zoning classification. The linear parcel has a Future Land Use designation of High-Density Residential (RH), 12-18 du/acre, with a compatible zoning designation of Medium Density Residential (R-4). Parcel ID(s) 2430-244-0001-000-4 and 2430-243-0001-000-1

The proposed Master-Plan Development (PD) consists of 20 townhouse buildings that allow for a mix of 4 to 8 townhouse units per building. The density proposed is 6.37 dwelling units per acre. The maximum density permitted is 6.5 dwelling units per acre.  The amenities include lake vistas, preservation of on-site wetlands, recreational facilities, private patios, and a sidewalk network that interconnects the community.

All units face the central community amenities, which include a community pool, cabanas, a lake, and a meandering walking path with lake vistas. The entire community will be interconnected with a sidewalk system, convenient parking and mail delivery. The Master PD has been designed to preserve the undisturbed and protective natural habitat. The landscape plan also incorporates native plant material.

Based on the review of the project, Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and consideration of the impact upon the Health, Safety and Welfare of the public. Staff recommend that City Commission APPROVE the application for Master PD Site Plan subject to the fourteen (14) conditions of development listed below.
 
(The conditions incorporate the recommendations made by the Planning Board but have been reworded to take account of State regulations relating to Platting).
 

Approval with additional/alternative conditions.

or

Denial.

Kev Freeman, Planning Director

Technical Review Committee
Planning Board
City Attorney's Office