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Oak Shores Estates Development Waiver Requests

Original title: Oak Shores Estates - Improvement Plan 000742 - Waiver to Improvement Plan in Review Parcel #: 9064-0000-02 #WaiverPIR-000840-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 6.11.9 (A) - Traffic control devices CODE states A. Traffic Signals. (1) The installation of a traffic signal requires a signal warrant analysis to be performed. The County's Traffic Engineer shall determine if the signal warrant analysis justifies the need for a traffic signal. Traffic signals warranted due to the development shall be installed and paid for by the developer. (2) Justification must be provided for the left turn treatment, phases, deceleration lane lengths and timings proposed. (3) In addition to the plan requirements listed below, shop drawings with FDOT approved materials and a maintenance agreement must be provided and approved. (4) Illuminated Street Name signs shall be required at all signalized intersections. (5) A box-span configuration is required if strain poles are used. (6) Traffic signal plans shall be 11 inches by 17 inches and shall include the following. (a) A Key sheet including the name of the intersecting roads, an index, a location map, a list of the utility companies that exist in the location of the signal, and the posted speeds of the approaching roadways. (b) A Tabulation of Quantities sheet that lists the item numbers, description and quantity of materials and equipment, listed in numerical order. Pay item notes and general notes that refer to item numbers shall be shown on this sheet. (c) A General Notes sheet including all general notes, related to the specific signal, as required by the Traffic Section of the Marion County Office of the County Engineer. Contact the Office of the County Engineer for the current required general notes. (d) A Plan sheet at a scale large enough to show all details clearly and legibly. The recommended scale is 1 inch = 40 feet or 1 inch = 50 feet. The plan sheet shall include existing and proposed: 1. Edge of pavement 2. Street names 3. Drainage structures including curb and gutter and drainage inlets 4. Sidewalks and right-of-way lines 5. Pavement markings 6. Signal heads with directional arrows and movements (movement 2 and 6 shall be the major streets)7. Detection devices such as video detection with detection field or loop detection with conduit locations 8. Pull boxes 9. Control cabinet location 10. Signal poles and span wire 11. ATMS Equipment (if applicable) 12. North arrow and scale13.Phasing Diagram 14. Controller timings using calculated optimum timings and clearance intervals meeting FDOT requirements 15. Sign detail with dimensions of letters and sign 16. Signal head details 17. Pedestrian head details 18. FDOT pay item numbers for all equipment (e) A structural analysis with soil boring data signed and sealed by an Engineer. APPLICANT Request a waiver to allow for the approval of the Improvement Plan prior to approval of the offsite improvements LDC 6.12.11 - Turn lanes CODE states Turn lanes shall be required as warranted by the project's Traffic Impact Analysis and in accordance with FDOT or as approved by the County Engineer. In addition, turn lanes shall be considered any time an unsafe condition exists or will be created. The cost of construction of such lanes shall be the responsibility of the developer. Additional right-of-way may be required and shall be dedicated by the developer and shown on the Improvement Plans and Final Plat. Any off-site improvement designs shall be submitted as an Improvement Plan application. APPLICANT Request a waiver to allow for the approval of the Improvement Plan prior to approval of the offsite improvements LDC 6.12.2 (A)- Right-of-way CODE states (A) Right-of-way shall be platted or dedicated, meeting the minimum right-of-way width established in Table 6.12-1, to provide for the necessary access and other needed infrastructure improvements supporting the proposed development. Right-of-way can be provided by easement if approved by DRC. APPLICANT Request a waiver to allow for a 40’ right of way with 10’ utility easements LDC 6.12.9. (H) - Subdivision roads and related infrastructure CODE states (H) Dead end roads shall not exceed 1,500 feet and shall have a cul-de-sac at the terminal end. Refer to details in Section 7.3.1. Dead end roads intended to provide future access to adjacent unplatted areas may be permitted without a cul-de-sac provided that no lots front thereon, the length does not exceed 1,500 feet, and appropriate temporary end-of-road markers are provided. APPLICANT Request a waiver to use of a hammerhead style intersection on dead end roads. The proposed dead-end segments will be less than 150' in length.

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Development Review Committee will decide whether to grant these s, which would allow the developer to proceed with site plans under modified infrastructure and road design standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC

The firm is seeking regulatory relief from specific county land development codes for their project.

Future residents of Oak Shores Estates

The layout and infrastructure standards of the neighborhood roads and access points will be determined by the committee's decision.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Tillman & Associates Engineering is requesting four specific s from county land development codes for the Oak Shores Estates project. These requests involve the timing of offsite improvement approvals, road design standards, and width requirements.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests approval of the Improvement Plan before the approval of required offsite improvements.
  • The applicant requests a 40-foot right-of-way width with 10-foot utility easements, deviating from standard requirements.
  • The applicant requests permission to use 'hammerhead' style intersections instead of cul-de-sacs for dead-end roads.
  • The proposed dead-end road segments are stated to be less than 150 feet in length.
  • Current code (LDC 6.12.9.H) requires cul-de-sacs for dead-end roads and limits their length to 1,500 feet.
  • Current code (LDC 6.11.9.A) requires developers to pay for and install traffic signals if warranted by development.
  • Current code (LDC 6.12.11) requires developers to pay for turn lanes if warranted by a Traffic Impact Analysis.
  • Current code (LDC 6.12.2.A) requires right-of-way to meet minimum widths established in Table 6.12-1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'hammerhead' intersection?
It is a T-shaped turnaround design used at the end of a dead-end road as an alternative to a circular .
Why is the developer asking for these waivers?
The document states the applicant is seeking to modify standard infrastructure requirements, such as road design and widths, to fit the specific plans for Oak Shores Estates.

Why It Matters

The Development Review Committee will decide whether to grant these s, which would allow the developer to proceed with site plans under modified infrastructure and road design standards.

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Infrastructure Waiver Pattern

The applicant is seeking to decouple the approval of the Improvement Plan from the completion of offsite improvements, which is a common point of negotiation in development projects.

Connected Entities

organizationTillman & Associates Engineering, LLCThe applicant firm requesting the waivers.Map →
locationOak Shores EstatesThe development project subject to the waiver requests.Map →
organizationMarion County Office of the County EngineerThe regulatory body overseeing traffic and infrastructure standards.Map →
organizationDevelopment Review CommitteeThe committee responsible for reviewing and approving the waiver requests.Map →

Sources

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