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Proposed Zoning Change for Midway Loop Trail Project

Original title: Midway Loop Trail Rezone - Consider a Rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to PLI (Public Lands and Institutions) for a proposed trail and other future recreational facilities on approximately 106.96 acres, located on the west side of Brisson Avenue, north of State Road 46; (Z2025-05) (Daniel Heacock, Seminole County Leisure Services / Greenways & Natural Lands, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Kaitlyn Apgar, Senior Planner)

July 2, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This rezoning determines the legal land-use designation for 106.96 acres, which is a necessary step for the county to proceed with the construction of the Midway Loop Trail and other recreational amenities in District 5.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District 5 Residents

Residents in the vicinity of Brisson Avenue and State Road 46 will see a change in the permitted use of the 106.96-acre site.

Seminole County Leisure Services

The department is the applicant seeking the zoning change to facilitate the development of the Midway Loop Trail.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Seminole County is considering a zoning change for 106.96 acres of land near Brisson Avenue and State Road 46. The proposal would the property from Agriculture (A-1) to Public Lands and Institutions (PLI) to allow for the development of a trail and future recreational facilities.

Key Facts

  • The proposal seeks to rezone 106.96 acres of land.
  • The current zoning is A-1 (Agriculture).
  • The proposed zoning is PLI (Public Lands and Institutions).
  • The site is located on the west side of Brisson Avenue, north of State Road 46.
  • The land is intended for a proposed trail and future recreational facilities.
  • The application is filed under case number Z2025-05.
  • The project is located in District 5, represented by Commissioner Herr.
  • The applicant is Daniel Heacock of Seminole County Leisure Services / Greenways & Natural Lands.
  • The item is scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Why It Matters

This rezoning determines the legal land-use designation for 106.96 acres, which is a necessary step for the county to proceed with the construction of the Midway Loop Trail and other recreational amenities in District 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a change from Agriculture to Public Lands and Institutions mean?
It changes the legal classification of the land to allow for government-owned or public-use facilities, such as parks and trails, rather than agricultural use.
Will this project definitely be built?
This document is a proposal for a zoning change; the project's approval depends on the outcome of the public hearing process.

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Public Land Expansion

The county is actively converting agricultural land to public use status to facilitate trail and recreational development.

Connected Entities

personKaitlyn ApgarSenior PlannerMap →
locationState Road 46Reference point for the site locationMap →
locationBrisson AvenueLocation of the proposed siteMap →
organizationSeminole CountyLocal government body overseeing the projectMap →
personDaniel HeacockRepresenting Seminole County Leisure Services / Greenways & Natural LandsMap →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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