Land Use Change Approved for 17-Acre Site on Goldenrod Lane

Original title: Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2024-7 Goldenrod Lane CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Residential Low (RL-1) in the Poinciana Master Plan on a 17.1 +/- acre parcel near the city limits of Haines City.

Record date · September 16, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a request to change the land use designation for a 17.1-acre property near Haines City. The site will transition from a 'Development of Regional Impact' (DRI) designation to 'Residential Low' (RL-1) within the Poinciana Master Plan.

Why it matters

This decision changes the permitted development density and future land use requirements for a 17.1-acre parcel, which dictates what types of residential projects can be built on the site.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property Owner/Applicant

The applicant requested the land use change, which alters the development potential of their 17.1-acre parcel.

Indirectly affected

Haines City Residents

Residents in the vicinity may see changes in future development density and traffic patterns resulting from the land use designation change.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners passed the amendment (File 25-1588).
The land use designation for a 17.1-acre parcel was changed from 'Development of Regional Impact' (DRI) to 'Residential Low' (RL-1).
The property is located near the city limits of Haines City.
The amendment is part of the Poinciana Master Plan.

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The change was initiated by an applicant.
The hearing was held on September 2, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the change from DRI to RL-1 mean for the land?

The land is no longer classified as a 'Development of Regional Impact' and is now designated as 'Residential Low' (RL-1), which typically limits the density of housing allowed on the property.

Where is the affected property located?

The 17.1-acre parcel is located near the city limits of Haines City within the Poinciana Master Plan area.

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