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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 zoning change determines the legal land-use designation for 106.96 acres, enabling 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 land use designation for the specified 106.96 acres.

Seminole County Leisure Services

The agency is the applicant seeking the zoning change to authorize the development of the Midway Loop Trail.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2025.

What's next

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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 purpose of the rezone is to facilitate the construction of the Midway Loop Trail.
  • The site is intended to host future recreational facilities.
  • The application is filed under case number Z2025-05.
  • The project is located in District 5.
  • The item is scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Why It Matters

This zoning change determines the legal land-use designation for 106.96 acres, enabling the county to proceed with the construction of the Midway Loop Trail and other recreational amenities in District 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PLI zoning designation allow?
zoning is intended for public use, such as parks, trails, and government facilities.
Will this change affect the current agricultural use of the land?
The would transition the land from agricultural use to public/institutional use, which is a prerequisite for the planned trail and recreational development.

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Public Land Expansion

The application indicates a shift of 106.96 acres from private/agricultural use to public institutional use for recreational purposes.

Connected Entities

personDaniel HeacockRepresenting Seminole County Leisure Services / Greenways & Natural LandsMap →
locationState Road 46Reference point for the site locationMap →
organizationSeminole County Leisure ServicesApplicant for the zoning changeMap →
locationDistrict 5Administrative district of the projectMap →
locationBrisson AvenueLocation of the proposed siteMap →
personKaitlyn ApgarSenior PlannerMap →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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