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The Lake Hamilton Planning Commission will meet to review four proposed ordinances regarding land use and zoning changes for properties near Kokomo Road and US 27. The commission will also review minutes from their January 14, 2026, meeting.

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The commission is considering reclassifying approximately 35 to 40 acres of land from agricultural use to commercial and residential designations, which will determine what types of buildings and businesses can be constructed on those sites.

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Town of Lake Hamilton

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – March 11, 2026

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Location: Town Council Chambers

100 Smith Avenue

1\. CALL TO ORDER

2\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3\. ROLL CALL

4\. BUSINESS

A. January 14, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes

B. Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use

classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number:

portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo

Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to

Town Commercial Service (CS).

C. Ordinance O-2026-XX; an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification

of a parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of (272817-

000000-011030), generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road,

approximately 400 ft. East of US 27, from Town Agricultural (AG) to Town Highway

Commercial (C-1).

D. Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated request amending the future land use

classification of a portion of one (1) parcel comprising +/-35.08 acres (parcel

identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the

south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 700 ft. East of US 27 from Town

Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Residential Lands 5 (Res-5).

E. Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification

of a portion of one (1) parcel comprising +/-39.92 acres (parcel identification numbers:

(portion of 272817-000000-011030) and parcel 272817-0000000-11010, generally

located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 700 ft. East of US 27 from

Agricultural Lands (AG) to PUD.

Dennis Collier, Chair

John DeShane, Vice Chair

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Town of Lake Hamilton Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – March 11, 2026 Time: 5:30 P.M. Location: Town Council Chambers 100 Smith Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. BUSINESS A. January 14, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes B. Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS). C. Ordinance O-2026-XX; an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification of a parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of (272817- 000000-011030), generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. East of US 27, from Town Agricultural (AG) to Town Highway Commercial (C-1). D. Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated request amending the future land use classification of a portion of one (1) parcel comprising +/-35.08 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 700 ft. East of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Residential Lands 5 (Res-5). E. Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated request amending the zoning classification of a portion of one (1) parcel comprising +/-39.92 acres (parcel identification numbers: (portion of 272817-000000-011030) and parcel 272817-0000000-11010, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 700 ft. East of US 27 from Agricultural Lands (AG) to PUD. Dennis Collier, Chair John DeShane, Vice Chair Kieth Pence, Member Randi Golemme, Member Ronald Barawskas, Member ADJOURNMENT ATTN: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Town Clerks Office at 1

863-439-1910, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request to the Office of the Town Clerk. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). 2

Town of Lake Hamilton Planning Commission Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: January 14, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes DATE: March 11, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 4.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): January 14, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes.pdf 3

January 14, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 5:30 PM The Planning Commission of Lake Hamilton held a Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851. CALL TO ORDER Chair Collier called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by all. ROLL CALL Collier, Pence, Golemme, and Deshane were present. Town Attorney Rollins, Community Development Director Ball and Town Clerk Borja were present. Town Attorney asked the board to motion the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair for the board. Motion made by Golemme and a second by Pence to appoint Collier to be the Chair. A roll call vote was taken. Collier aye, Pence aye, Golemme aye, and Deshane aye. Motion passed 4-0. Motion made by Collier and a second by Pence to appoint DeShane to be the Vice Chair. A roll call vote was taken. Collier aye, Pence aye, Golemme aye, and Deshane aye. Motion passed 4-0. BUSINESS October 15, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Motion made by Collier and a second by Pence to approve October 15, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting minutes A roll call vote was taken. Collier aye, Pence aye, Golemme aye, and DeShane aye. Motion passed 4-0. Discussion and recommendation of the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for transmittal to Florida Commerce. Jennifer Salsberry from Central Florida Regional Planning presented the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for transmittal to Florida Commerce. Joshua Collier commented. Howard Cone commented. Joshua Collier commented. The board discussion. Motion made by Pence and a second by Golemme to recommend for approval to the Town Council the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for transmittal to Florida Commerce with recommended amendments. A roll call vote was taken. Collier aye, Pence aye, Golemme aye, and Deshane aye. Motion passed 4-0. 4

January 14, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Discussion and recommendation on a proposed Ordinance regarding proposed changes to Sec. 16-176 General requirements for accessory uses and structures specifically pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)'s. Community Development Director Ball presented. The board discussed. Motion made by Pence and a second by DeShane to recommend for approval to the Town Council the proposed Ordinance regarding proposed changes to Sec. 16-176 General requirements for accessory uses and structures specifically pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)'s with changes to allow family members and to keep it permanent. A roll call vote was taken. Collier aye, Pence aye, Golemme aye, and Deshane aye. Motion passed 4-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Golemme and a second by Pence to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 pm. All in consensus. Motion passed 4-0. ATTN: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Town Clerks Office at 863-439- 1910, at least forty- eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request to the Office of the Town Clerk. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1- 800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). ATTEST: _________________________________ Dennis Collier, Chair ___________________________________ Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk ___________________________________ Gavin Rollins, Town Attorney 5

Town of Lake Hamilton Planning Commission Agenda Summary Report TO: Planning Commission THROUGH: FROM: Jeffrey Ball, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance O-2026-XX: an applicant-initiated amendment amending the future land use classification of one (1) parcel comprising +/-11.16 acres (parcel identification number: portion of 272817-000000-011030, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial Service (CS). DATE: March 11, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 4.B SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is requesting a Future Land Use change from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service. The applicant also has a companion rezoning application requesting Town Highway Commercial (C-1) to facilitate a commercial development. The attached staff report provides an analysis of the request. Council may consider the request if it determines whether it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the surrounding area. If Yes, Please Explain: N/A RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): Ordinance_O-26-XX_-_KG_FLU_Commercial.pdf Kokomo Groves Commercial FLU Staff Report.docx 6

ORDINANCE O-26-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) PARCEL COMPRISING +/-11.16 ACRES (PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PORTION OF 272817-000000- 011030, GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF KOKOMO ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 400 FT. EAST OF US 27 FROM TOWN AGRICULTURAL LANDS (AG) TO TOWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CS); TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA COMMERCE FOR NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIBENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida Statutes, the Community Planning Act, empowers and mandates the Town of Lake Hamilton, Florida, to plan for future development and growth and to adopt and amend comprehensive plans, or elements or portions thereof, to guide their future development and growth; and WHEREAS, Kokomo Grove LLC. An active Florida corporation (the “Applicant”) requests to change the Future Land Use from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service (CS) classification on approximately +/-11.16 acres generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. East of US 27, legally described in Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, the Town Council held a public hearing on the small-scale Future Land Use Amendment as shown in Exhibit “B”, with due public notice having provided, to obtain public comment, and considered all written and oral comments received during public hearings, including support documents; and WHEREAS, in exercise of its authority the Town Council has determined it necessary to adopt this Map Amendment to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, which are attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and is attached and made a part thereof to ensure that the Plan is in full compliance with the Laws of the State of Florida ; to preserve and enhance present advantages ; encourage the most appropriate use of the land, water and resources consistent with the public interest; and deal effectively with future problems that may result from the use and development of land within the Town of Lake Hamilton.by this reference made a part hereof, to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan is in full compliance with the laws of the State of Florida; and 7

Ordinance 2026-XX Page 2 of 6 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. ORDINANCE PROVISIONS. The provisions set forth in the recitals of this Ordinance (whereas clauses) are hereby adopted by the Town Council as legislative findings and intent of the Ordinance. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP. The Future Land Use Map of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended and reflect the change the Future Land Use from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service (CS) classification for the subject properties as legally described in Exhibit “A” and mapped as shown on Exhibit “B” which is attached and made part hereof. SECTION 3. TRANSMITTAL TO AGENCIES: A copy shall be provided to the Florida Commerce and review agencies as required by Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason held unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town of Lake Hamilton, Florida, by and through Town Council, hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrases be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 5. CONFLICTS. All ordinances and/or resolutions or parts of ordinances and/or resolutions which are in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed but only to the extent necessary to alleviate the conflict but shall continue in effect insofar as they are not in conflict herewith. SECTION 6. REPEALING. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 7. CODIFICATION. An official, true, and correct copy of this Ordinance and the Town's Comprehensive Plan, as adopted and amended from time to time, shall be maintained by the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall make copies available to the public for a reasonable publication charge 8

Ordinance 2026-XX Page 3 of 6 SECTION 8. ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and the correction of typographical and/or scrivener's errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Town Administrator or his/her designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected or re- codified copy of same with the Town Clerk. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. The small-scale amendment shall not become effective until thirty-one (31) days after adoption. If challenged within thirty (30) days after adoption, the amendment shall not become effective until the State Land Planning Agency or the Administration Commission, respectively, issues a final order determining the adopted amendment is in compliance. INTRODUCED AND PASSED on first reading at the regular meeting of the Town Council of Lake Hamilton, Florida, held this day of ___, 2026. PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading at the Regular meeting of the Town Council of Lake Hamilton, Florida, held this day of ___, 2026. TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA _____________________________________ PHYLLIS HALL, MAYOR ATTEST WITH SEAL: ____________________________________ JACQUELINE BORJA, TOWN CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ ANTHONY SABATINI, TOWN ATTORNEY Record of Vote Yes No Roberson Mathis Demanche Hall 9

Ordinance 2026-XX Page 4 of 6 EXHIBIT "A" TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Ordinance O-26-xx Kokomo Grove LLC. Legal Description COMMENCE FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 28 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, S89°45'06"W A DISTANCE OF 1328.95 FEET; THENCE S00°14'54"E A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD S-546 (KOKOMO ROAD) ACCORDING TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY MAP SECTION 16503-2602, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE S00°14'54"E A DISTANCE OF 1299.52 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 22 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 17; RUN THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 22 FEET, S89°47'07"W A DISTANCE OF 199.22 FEET TO A NON TANGENT AND NON RADIAL POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 3254.79 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 05°00'48”, AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS N14°13'23”W A CHORD DISTANCE OF 284.70 FEET, SAID CURVE BEING CONCENTRIC AND 265.00 FEET RADIALLY EAST FROM THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 25 (U.S. HIGHWAY 27) ACCORDING TO STATE OF FLORIDA STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT RIGHT OF WAY MAP SECTION 1618-202; RUN THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE AN ARC DISTANCE OF 284.79 FEET; RUN THENCE ALONG A LINE PARALLEL AND OFFSET 265.00 EAST OF SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N16°43'46”W A DISTANCE OF 842.11 FEET; THENCE N00°14'54”W A DISTANCE OF 215.62 FEET TO SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S-546 (KOKOMO ROAD). RUN THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N89°45'06”E A DISTANCE OF 506.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel (portion of): 272817-000000-011030 10

Ordinance 2026-XX Page 5 of 6 EXHIBIT “B” Excerpts from Future Land Use Map: 11

Ordinance 2026-XX Page 6 of 6 12

Kokomo Grove Commercial FLU Amendment March 11, 2026 Town of Lake Hamilton Planning Commission FLU Staff Report March 11, 2026 TO: LAKE HAMILTON PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Community Development SUBJECT: FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT Ordinance 2026-xx: An applicant-initiated amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Town of Lake Hamilton specifically changing the Future Land Use Map designation for a portion of a parcel that totals approximately 11.16 acres, generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 (portion of parcel 272817-000000- 011030, from Agricultural Lands (AG) to Commercial/Service (CS). AGENDA & HEARING DATES: Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM Anticipated Town Council Meeting (First Reading): April 7, 2026; 6:00 PM Anticipated Town Council Meeting (Second Reading): May 5, 206 6:00PM Attachments Location Map Aerial Photo | Existing Future Land Use Map | Proposed Future Land Use Map | Ordinance 2026-xx Kokomo Grove Future Land Use Overview: APPLICATIONS Owner Kokomo Grove, LLC. Agent Tim Campbell, Esq. Property Size ± 11.16 acres Property Location Generally located along the south side of Kokomo Road, approximately 400 ft. east of US 27 Parcel ID (portion of parcel 272817-000000-011030 Future Land Use: Existing Town Agricultural Lands (AG) Future Land Use: Proposed Town Commercial/Service (CS) 13

Agenda Item: Kokomo Grove FLU Amendment March 11, 2026 65 BACKGROUND AND REASON FOR REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a Future Land Use change from Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to Town Commercial/Service. The applicant has a companion rezoning application requesting Town Highway Commercial (C-1) to facilitate a commercial development. Descriptions for both the existing and proposed Future Land Use are provided as follows: Town of Lake Hamilton Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy Existing Future Land Use: Policy 1.2.2: Agriculture Lands (AG) a) Purpose: The primary functions of Agricultural Lands, as designated on the Future Land Use Map, shall be to protect and encourage areas which have a long-term agricultural character, while providing for low density residential use, and to protect unique native habitats and maintain open space. b) Range of Potential Uses: Citrus groves, farms, ranches, agro-industrial uses, agricultural service establishments, agriculturally-compatible residential uses, rural residential uses, mining, transmission towers, wells and storage tanks. c) Range of Potential Density/Intensity: The maximum gross residential density is 0.2 dwelling units per acre and the maximum floor area ratio for non-residential development Proposed Future Land Use: 1.2.8: Commercial/Service (CS) a) Purpose: Identification of areas which are established for commercial uses of a service nature, including highway oriented businesses, and which are restricted in permissive use and/or intensity in direct relationship to their specific location. b) Range of Potential Uses: Motels, restaurants, curio shops, fruit sales, recreation uses, automotive service stations, automotive sales and service, machinery and equipment assembly and repair, warehousing, and public or semi-public uses. 14

Agenda Item: Kokomo Grove FLU Amendment March 11, 2026 65 c) Range of Potential Density/Intensity: The maximum floor area ratio for non-residential development shall not exceed 0.5. OBJECTIVE 5.1: DESIGNATE AREAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL AREAS AT LOCATIONS AND INTENSITIES WHICH WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE ESTABLISHED FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY. Policy 5.1.1: Encourage the grouping of related retail commercial uses within individual commercial centers or areas so as to define and strengthen the function of said areas, to provide convenient shopping opportunities, and to permit the efficient provision and use of public facilities and services. Policy 5.1.2: Utilize the zoning regulations to establish the grouping and concentration of retail commercial uses at nodal points in the community having immediate access to the major roadway system and to necessary public facilities and services. This request can be considered to meet Polices 5.1.1 and 5.1.2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPATIBILITY: Table 1 includes the density/intensity for the amendment to the Future Land Use Map request for the property, the potential change could result in a potential increase of 243,000 sq.ft of non-residential. Table 1: Analysis of Impacts from Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment Existing FLU: Agricultural Lands (AG) 11.16 ( acres) Proposed FLU: Commercial Service (CS) (11.16 acres) Density/Intensity 1 du/ac No Commercial FAR 0.5 Density Potential 11 dwellings 243,000 sq.sf. o f non -residential Difference No commercial No residential The proposed Future Land Use, can be considered compatible with the Comprehensive Plan conditions and can be considered compatible with the surrounding area based on the Future Land Uses assigned to nearby properties within the Town limits. More information is available in the Land Use Analysis located below: 15

Agenda Item: Kokomo Grove FLU Amendment March 11, 2026 65 Land Use Analysis: The subject property is surrounded by properties within the incorporated Town limits, which has been assigned Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to the East a FLU amendment application to Residential Lands (RL-5) has been submitted; Town Agricultural Lands (AG) to the South; Across Kokomo Rd. to the North is Industrial Light (IL); and to the West is Commercial Service (CS) owned by the same owner. To the East is a vacant property with a proposed residential PUD zoning under same (ownership). The property to the north is developed with warehouses, zoned Industrial (M-1). To the South is vacant agricultural property, zoned AG. To the West is vacant property zoned C-1 owned by the same party. The Land Use Matrix below outlines the existing and proposed Future Land Use and zoning of the subject property and the adjacent properties. The proposed Future Land Use and Zoning Maps are also provided for reference. Land Use Matrix Northwest North Northeast FLU: Town Industrial Light (IL) FLU: Town Industrial Light (IL) FLU: Town Industrial Light (IL) ZONING: Industrial (M-1) ZONING: Industrial (M-1) ZONING: Industrial (M-1) EXISTING USE: warehouses EXISTING USE: warehouses EXISTING USE: warehouses West Subject Property East FLU: Commercial Service EXISTING FLU: Agricultural PROPOSED FLU: Town C/S EXISTING ZONING: Town AG PROPOSED ZONING: Town C-1 (see companion application) EXISTING USE: Vacant FLU: Agricultural ZONING: C-1 ZONING: AG EXISTING USE: Vacant EXISTING USE: Vacant Southwest South Southeast FLU: Agricultural FLU: Agricultural FLU: Agricultural ZONING: C-1 ZONING: AG ZONING: AG EXISTING USE: Vacant EXISTING USE: Vacant EXISTING USE: Vacant 16

Agenda Item: Kokomo Grove FLU Amendment March 11, 2026 65 Public Facilities and Services Analysis: The following is a summary analysis of the potential impacts on existing public facilities and services. Potable Water At this time, the Town can provide potable water for the development. A n 8 ” water line exists along the north side of Kokomo Rd. The owner/developer will be responsible for the cost of any improvements related to the development of the subject property. Sanitary Sewer At this time, the Town can provide sanitary sewer for the development. An 8” force main exists along the South property line. The owner/developer will be responsible for the cost of any improvements related to the development of the subject property. Transportation/Traffic: The subject property has access to Kokomo Rd. to the North, which is maintained by the Town maintained. At this time, a traffic study was not conducted. When specific uses are identified, during a construction plan review, a traffic study will be provided and reviewed. Trip generation rates using ITE code 822, 11th edition, anticipated to generate 1,055 ADT’s and 128 peak hr trips. Please note: that this property will be developed in conjunction with the adjacent property to the West and will require a major traffic study at the time of construction plans are submitted for review. Schools The proposed commercial will not impact Polk County schools. Recreation/Open Space: There are no requirements for commercial to provide recreation/open space. Emergency Services: Emergency services for both City and County-operated facilities are all in close proximity to the subject property. Police, fire, and EMS are located within a 3-mile radius (by car) and travel time without sirens is 6 mi

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