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Public Hearing: Proposed 'The Preserve at Loblolly North' Development

Original title: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) THROUGH A PUD ZONING AGREEMENT INCLUDING A MASTER/FINAL SITE PLAN FOR THE PRESERVE AT LOBLOLLY NORTH PROJECT (L089-003)

Record date · November 12, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone land for a new development project known as 'The Preserve at Loblolly North.' The proposal includes a request for a zoning agreement and approval of a master site plan.

Why it matters

This hearing determines whether the land designated as L089-003 can be rezoned to allow for a specific development project, which dictates the future land use and density allowed at that location.

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 owners near L089-003

The proposed zoning change may alter the permitted land use, density, or character of the property adjacent to their own.

Directly affected

Board of County Commissioners

The board is responsible for hearing evidence and voting on whether to approve the zoning change and site plan.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning district change.
The request is to rezone the property to a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
The proposal includes a PUD zoning agreement.
The proposal includes a master and final site plan for the project.

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The project is identified as 'The Preserve at Loblolly North'.
The project is tracked under file number 24-1326.
The project is identified by the code L089-003.
The hearing is classified as 'Quasi Judicial', meaning the board acts in a capacity similar to a court in evaluating evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PUD?

A is a type of zoning that allows for more flexible design and land use standards than traditional zoning districts.

What does 'Quasi Judicial' mean for this hearing?

It means the commissioners must base their decision on the evidence and testimony presented during the hearing, similar to how a judge makes a decision in court.

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Quasi-Judicial Zoning Process

The hearing is explicitly labeled as 'Quasi Judicial', which limits the board's discretion to strictly evidence-based findings rather than political preference.

Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

Board of County Commissioners, L089-003, The Preserve at Loblolly North

OrganizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body conducting the public hearing.”Map →

otherL089-003“The project reference number.”Map →

otherThe Preserve at Loblolly North“The specific development project subject to the zoning request.”Map →

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