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Waiver Request: Martel Paved Training Course Site Survey

Original title: Martel Paved Training Course - Major Site Plan 30313 - Waiver Request to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 23306-001-00 #WaiverPIR-001058-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates LDC 2.12.8. - Current Boundary and Topographic Survey CODE states Current boundary and topographic survey (one foot contour intervals extending 100 feet beyond the project boundary) based upon accepted vertical datum. Surveys will be less than 12 months old and accurately reflect current site conditions, meeting standards set forth in Ch. 5J-17 FAC. Alternate topographic data may be accepted if pre-approved by the Marion County Land Surveyor. APPLICANT requests to use the previously approved survey from 2023 for the design and permitting of this project. This underlying major site plan was recently constructed and closed out in March 2026.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This request determines whether the developer must incur the cost of a new or if they may proceed using existing data for the current project review.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Kimley-Horn and Associates

The firm is seeking a waiver to avoid the requirement of commissioning a new survey.

Marion County Land Surveyor

The surveyor has the authority to approve or deny the use of alternate topographic data.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The applicant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, is requesting a waiver from local land development code requirements regarding the age of site surveys for the Martel Paved Training Course project. They propose using a 2023 survey instead of the required survey less than 12 months old, citing that the site was recently constructed and closed out in March 2026.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver from LDC 2.12.8, which requires boundary and topographic surveys to be less than 12 months old.
  • The applicant proposes using a survey from 2023 for the current design and permitting process.
  • The project site (Parcel 23306-001-00) was recently constructed and closed out in March 2026.
  • LDC 2.12.8 requires one-foot contour intervals extending 100 feet beyond the project boundary.
  • The Development Review Committee is the body reviewing this request.
  • The request was introduced on July 17, 2026.

Why It Matters

This request determines whether the developer must incur the cost of a new or if they may proceed using existing data for the current project review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the applicant asking for?
They are asking for permission to use a 2023 site survey for a new project review, rather than obtaining a new survey as required by current code.
Why does the applicant think a new survey is unnecessary?
They state that the underlying site plan was recently constructed and closed out in March 2026, implying the site conditions have not significantly changed.

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Recent Construction Completion

The applicant relies on the fact that the site was 'closed out' in March 2026 to argue that the 2023 survey remains accurate.

Martel Paved Training Course

Connected Entities

otherMartel Paved Training Course“The project site subject to the waiver request.”Map →
other30313“Major site plan number.”Map →
organizationKimley-Horn and Associates“Applicant requesting the waiver.”Map →
locationMarion County“Jurisdiction overseeing the land development code and survey approval.”Map →
other23306-001-00“Parcel number for the project site.”Map →
otherWaiverPIR-001058-2026“Waiver request tracking number.”Map →

Sources

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