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Waiver Request for Tobiano Grove Road Design Speed

Original title: Tobiano Grove - Preliminary Plat 33591 - Waiver to Preliminary Plat in Review Parcel #: 35300-000-14 #WaiverPIR-000481-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates LDC 6.12.9.K Subdivision roads and related infrastructure CODE states Centerline radii shall be designed to accommodate the minimum design speed of 30 mph for subdivision local and minor local roads, 40 mph for major local and collector roads, and 45 mph for arterial roads in accordance with FDOT and AASHTO Standards. APPLICANT - Waiver request to reduce the design speed of the subdivision roads to 20 MPH. Curve warning signage to be installed for curves that do not meet the 20-mph design speed.

Record date · March 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The developer of the Tobiano Grove project is requesting a waiver to lower the required design speed for subdivision roads from 30 mph to 20 mph. The request includes a commitment to install warning signs for any curves that do not meet the new 20 mph standard.

Why it matters

This decision will determine the legal speed design standards for roads within the Tobiano Grove subdivision, affecting future traffic flow and safety infrastructure requirements for residents.

Who It Affects

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Tobiano Grove future residents

Future residents will live on roads designed to a 20 mph standard rather than the standard 30 mph code requirement.

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Kimley-Horn and Associates

The firm is seeking a regulatory waiver to alter infrastructure design requirements for their project.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a reduction in subdivision road design speed from 30 mph to 20 mph.
  • The current code (LDC 6.12.9.K) requires a minimum design speed of 30 mph for local subdivision roads.
  • The applicant proposes installing curve warning signage for any road sections that do not meet the 20 mph design speed.
  • The request is filed under case number WaiverPIR-000481-2026 for parcel 35300-000-14.
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  • The proposal is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' for the Development Review Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a design speed?
Design speed is the speed used to determine the geometric features of a road, such as curve radius and sight distance, to ensure safety.
Will this change the speed limit in the neighborhood?
The document specifically addresses the 'design speed' for infrastructure planning, not necessarily the posted speed limit for drivers.

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Infrastructure Design Variance

The applicant is seeking to deviate from standard FDOT and AASHTO-aligned local code requirements for subdivision road geometry.

Kimley-Horn and AssociatesTobiano Grove

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