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Zoning Change Approved for 137-Acre Site at Big Bend Road and Covington Garden Drive

Original title: Application Number: MM 24-0300 Applicant: LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES, LTD Location: SE Corner of Big Bend Rd & Covington Garden Dr. Folio Number: 51521.0210, 51523.0100 & 51523.0150 Acreage: 137.09 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: CMU-12 & UMU-20 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Apollo Beach & SouthShore Areawide Systems Existing Zoning: PD (86-0154) Request: Major Modification to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

September 10, 2024

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What this does

This decision authorizes a change in land-use regulations for a 137.09-acre site, which dictates the types of development permitted at the intersection of Big Bend Road and Covington Garden Drive.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Lifestyle Communities, Ltd.

The applicant received approval for a major modification to their existing zoning designation.

Apollo Beach and SouthShore residents

The land-use regulations for a 137.09-acre site in their community have been modified.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 10, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Land Use division has approved a major modification to the existing zoning for a 137.09-acre property located at the southeast corner of Big Bend Road and Covington Garden Drive. The application, submitted by Lifestyle Communities, Ltd., aligns with the area's comprehensive land-use plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this approval?
This approval allows for a major modification to the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning for the specified 137.09-acre site.
Who is the applicant for this project?
The applicant is Lifestyle Communities, Ltd.
Where is the property located?
The property is located at the southeast corner of Big Bend Road and Covington Garden Drive.

Why It Matters

This decision authorizes a change in land-use regulations for a 137.09-acre site, which dictates the types of development permitted at the intersection of Big Bend Road and Covington Garden Drive.

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Alignment with Community Plans

The approval explicitly notes consistency with the Apollo Beach and SouthShore Areawide Systems, indicating that the modification adheres to established regional growth frameworks.

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Sources

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