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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 · Government meeting record

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LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification)

The Polk County Planning Commission met on October 2, 2024, to review and approve several land use and conditional use applications. Key approvals included a new water treatment facility for the Polk Regional Water Cooperative, an event facility, and a retail outdoor sales site. One text amendment regarding warehouse separation was continued to November.

Why it matters

Residents should care because these decisions determine how land in their community is developed, including the placement of major water infrastructure and commercial event venues.

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  • Item 6.

    LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification)

    Moved by David Dalton · Seconded by Merle Bishop

    approved - 6. LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification) - Conditional Approval
  • Item 10.

    LDCPAS-2024-23 (Lake Cannon Park CPA)

    Moved by Mike Hickman · Seconded by David Dalton

    approved - 10. LDCPAS-2024-23 (Lake Cannon Park CPA) - Conditional Approval
  • Item 11.

    LDCPAS-2024-24 (Lake Rosalie Park CPA)

    Moved by David Dalton · Seconded by Mike Schmidt

    approved - 11. LDCPAS-2024-24 (Lake Rosalie Park CPA) - Conditional Approval
  • Item 2.

    LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility)

    Moved by David Dalton · Seconded by Mike Schmidt

    approved - 2. LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility) - Conditional Approval
  • Item 4.

    LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA)

    Moved by David Dalton · Seconded by Mike Schmidt

    approved - 4. LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA) - Conditional Approval

Recorded votes

7 recorded votes2 split

Split votes (2)

passed

LDCU-2024-27 (PRWC Southeast Water Treatment Plant)

Motion: Approve Conditional Use for water production facility and well network

Total

6

Yes
4
No
2

How they voted (6)

Heathyes
Daltonyes
Hickmanyes
Bishopyes
Agninino
Schmidtno
passed

LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification)

Motion: Approve Planned Development modification for neighborhood commercial use

Total

6

Yes
5
No
1

How they voted (6)

Heathyes
Daltonyes
Agniniyes
Hickmanyes
Bishopyes
Schmidtno

Unanimous votes (5)

Voting yes on all of these (6)

Heathyes
Daltonyes
Agniniyes
Hickmanyes
Schmidtyes
Bishopyes
passed

LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA)

passed

LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility)

passed

LDCU-2024-23 (Outdoor Shed Sales CU)

passed

LDCU-2024-24 (Non-Phosphate Borrow Pit)

passed

LDCU-2024-25 (U.S. Hwy 27 Big Box Retail Center)

People and votes

David Dalton

15 motions · 1 second

  1. MotionItem 6.

    LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  2. SecondItem 10.

    LDCPAS-2024-23 (Lake Cannon Park CPA) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  3. MotionItem 11.

    LDCPAS-2024-24 (Lake Rosalie Park CPA) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  4. MotionItem 2.

    LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  5. MotionItem 4.

    LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  6. MotionItem 7.

    LDCU-2024-25 (U.S. Hwy 27 Big Box Retail Center) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  7. MotionItem 3.

    LDCU-2024-23 (Outdoor Shed Sales CU) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  8. MotionItem 5.

    LDCU-2024-24 (Non-Phosphate Borrow Pit - North Prong Mine CU) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  9. MotionItem 1.

    LDCU-2024-27 (PRWC Southeast Water Treatment Plant and Water Well Network) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  10. MotionItem 14.

    LDCPAL-2024-5 (Grenelefe DRI CPA) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  11. MotionItem 9.

    LDCPAS-2024-22 (Lake Blue Park CPA) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  12. MotionItem 12.

    LDCPAL-2024-6 (Grenelefe UEA Comprehensive Plan Text changes) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  13. MotionItem 13.

    LDCT-2024-10 (Grenelefe UEA LDC Text changes) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  14. Motion

    LDCT-2024-18 (Section 220 and Chap 3 Warehouse separation Text Amendment) - Continuance requested to the November Planning Commission. - Moved the recorded motion.

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  15. MotionItem 8.

    LDCPAS-2024-19 (Lakeland Highlands OC CPA) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  16. Motion

    Adjournment - Moved the recorded motion.

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Polk County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 02, 2024 Regular Planning Meeting Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m. Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 8:50 a.m. by the Chair, Rennie Health, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following members: Michael Schmidt, David Dalton, Mike Hickman, Brooke Agnini and Robert Beltran. Also, present were Randall Vogel, Deputy County Attorney, Joshua McLemore, Polk County School Board, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark Bennett, Aleya Inglima, Robert Bolton, Johnathan Sims, and Ian Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary. Chanda Bennett, Land Development, announced case LDCT-2024-18 has been continued to November. Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may be heard 9:00 a.m. Minutes: The Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair, Rennie Heath, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following members: Michael Schmidt, David Dalton, Brooke Agnini, Mike Hickman, and Robert Beltran. Also, present were Randall Vogel, Deputy County Attorney, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Mark Bennett, Kyle Rogus, Robert Bolton, Johnathan Sims, Aleya Inglima, Robert Bolton, and Ian Nance of Land Development, and Lyndsay Yannone, recording secretary. Roll Call / Attendance Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: SECONDER: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and BishopAYE: AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Schultz, Beltran, and BassExcused: Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass Pledge of Allegiance Page 1 of 14 Approve Minutes September 4, 2024, Minutes Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: SECONDER: Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda. 1) Reorder Agenda a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m. 2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued. LDCT-2024-18 (Section 220 and Chap 3 Warehouse separation Text Amendment) - Continuance requested to the November Planning Commission. Approved Explanation of General Procedures Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses Approved Staff Resumes Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings Agenda Item New Business 1. LDCU-2024-27 (PRWC Southeast Water Treatment Plant and Water Well Network) Minutes: Polk Regional Water Cooperative, applicant and owner, are requesting a Conditional Use approval of a 30 MGD potable water production facility, two ground storage tanks, and seven Lower Floridan Aquifer raw water wells within the Institutional-1 (INST-1) and Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) located in the Rural Development Area (RDA).The facility is at 630 Boy Scout Road, north of State Road 60, in Section 8, Township 30, Range 29. Two wells are located on the north side of County Road 630, west of Walk-in-Water Road, in section 20 and 21, Township 31, Range 29. One well is on the west side of Walk-in-Water Road, south of Dixie Street, north of Mary Moser Lane in Section 5, Township 31, Range 29. One well is on the east side of Walk-in-Water Road, north of Dixie Street in Section 32, Township 30, Range 29. Another well is on the west side of Lake Walk-in-Water Road, south of Wakeford Road in Section 32, Township 30, Range 29. One will be located on the east side of Lake Page 2 of 14 Walk-in-Water Road, either north or south of Cypresswood Drive in Section 29, Township 30, Range 29. One is on the southeast corner of Lake Walk-in-Water Road and State Road 60 in Section 8, Township 30, Range 29. Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 306 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, eleven (11) signs posted on the property on September 16, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Erik Peterson, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Mark Addison, applicant with Polk Regional Water spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. Glenn Longhorn stated he was against this project. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Mary Thomas with Croll Engineering spoke and addressed the concerns. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Hickman AYE: Heath, Dalton, Hickman, and Bishop NAY: Agnini, and Schmidt Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 2. LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility) Minutes: Dale McQuillen, applicant and owner is requesting a Conditional Use for an Event Facility and Outdoor Concert Venue in an Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) land use district on 10.10 +/- acres in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The subject property is located south of Dove Meadow Ln, east of Dove Meadow Ct, north of 1st Street NW, northwest of the City of Lakeland, Florida in Section 18, Township 27, Range 23. Aleya Inglima, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 25 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, one (1) sign posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. Three (3) emails in opposition. Aleya Inglima, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Dale McQuillen, applicant spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. Page 3 of 14 No one spoke for the public. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Schmidt AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 3. LDCU-2024-23 (Outdoor Shed Sales CU) Minutes: Alberto Negron, applicant and owner is requesting a Conditional Use for Retail, Outdoor Sales & Display located in Commercial Enclave (CE) Future Land Use district, Residential Suburban (RS) on 3.99 +/- acres in Suburban Development Area (SDA). The subject property is located south of State Road 60, east of County Line Road, west of Bailey Road, north of Turner Road, west of the city limits of Mulberry, in Section 32, Township 29, and Range 23. Aleya Inglima, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 34 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, one (1) sign posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Aleya Inglima, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Matt Collins, applicant with Moody Engineering, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one spoke for the public. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Hickman AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 4. LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA) Minutes: Tom Wodrich, TDW Land Planning, applicant and Arthur Hill, owner, are requesting a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Residential Suburban (RS) to Linear Page 4 of 14 Commercial Corridor (LCC) on 0.8 of a total 2 +/- acres located in the Suburban Development Area (SDA). The subject property is located south of State Road 60, east of County Line Road, west of Bailey Road, north of Turner Road, west of the city limits of Mulberry, Florida in Section 32, Township 29, and Range 23. Johnathan Sims, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 29 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, one (1) sign posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Johnathan Sims, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Tom Woodrich, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Mike Hickman asked Tom if they were planning to move their office onto that space, but then would have tig feta permit to move that? Johnathan stated that was correct. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one spoke for the public. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Schmidt AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 5. LDCU-2024-24 (Non-Phosphate Borrow Pit - North Prong Mine CU) Minutes: Carter and Kaye Engineering LLC., applicant and Diamondback Properties LLC, Mims Ranch LLC, Mims Property Investments LLC., owner, are requesting a Conditional Use approval for a Non-Phosphate Mining (Borrow Pit) on approximately 385 +/- acres within a Phosphate Mining (PM) and Agricultural Residential Rural (A/RR) land use district located within the Rural Development Area (RDA). The subject property is located north and west of Nichols Road, south of State Road (SR) 60, east of County Line Road, south of the City of Mulberry, Florida in Sections 6, 7 & 8, Township 30, Range 23. Malissa Celestine, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 25 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, nine (9) signs posted on the property on September 17, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Malissa Celestine, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a Page 5 of 14 recommendation of approval with a condition. Tom Mims, owner, presented a Power Point presentation regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one spoke for the public. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Hickman AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 6. LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification) Minutes: Evan Futch, applicant and CC Investment LLC, owner, are requesting a Planned Development for modification for 20,000 sq. ft. to provide neighborhood commercial use to the local community in the Urban Growth Development Area (UDA) located in the Residential Low-1X (RL-1X) and North Ridge Selected Area Plan (SPA) on 4.19 +/- acres. The subject property is located north of the City of Davenport, Florida, south of Ronald Reagan Parkway, east of Highway 547 N off Highway 17-92 North, west of Osceola County in Section 24, Township 26, Range 27. Kyle Rogus, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 24 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, two (2) signs posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Kyle Rogus, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Evan Futch, owner, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. Deborah Boyer spoke voiced concerns that her property will directly impact along with other from ger pond into creek. Dave Adams spoke and agreed with Deborah Boyer. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Evan spoke and answered some of the concerns. Mr. Bishop stated he would feel better if there was true internal capture. Page 6 of 14 Mr. Hickman asked about the entrance at Deer Run and his concerns. Mr. Futch stated they still need meetings with FDOT. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Merle Bishop AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, and Bishop NAY: Schmidt Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 7. LDCU-2024-25 (U.S. Hwy 27 Big Box Retail Center) Minutes: Jeffry Satfield, CPH, applicant and Circus Inn Inc., owner, are requesting a Conditional Use for retail above 65,000 Sq. Ft (489,500 SF) and Gas Stations in an ECX district, Sign Plan, and time extension to five (5) years on 56.71 +/- acres in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) and Employment Center-X (ECX), Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, Ridge Special Protection Area, Northridge Selected Area Plan. The subject property is located west side of U.S. Highway 27, South of Holly Hill Grove Road #2, north of Ridgewood Lakes Boulevard, south of I-4, east and north of Haines City, in Section 30, Township 26, Range 27. Erik Peterson, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 24 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, two (2) signs posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Erik Peterson, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Mr. Bishop had some concerning questions. Erik answered. Robert Volpe, behalf of applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation. Addressed some of the concerns. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Mr. Bishop stated his concerns with the employment center. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Schmidt AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Page 7 of 14 Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 8. LDCPAS-2024-19 (Lakeland Highlands OC CPA) Minutes: Coy Properties LLC, applicant and owner, are requesting a Future Land Use designation change from Residential Medium (RM) to Office Center (OC) on 1.40 +/- acres located in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The subject property is located is located south of State Road 570 (Polk Parkway), east of County Road 37B (Lakeland Highlands Road), west of US Highway 98, north of Lake Miriam Drive, surrounded by the Lakeland city limits, in Sections 04, Township 29, and Range 24. Robert Bolton, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 89 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, one (1) sign posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Robert Bolton, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Danny Kovacs spoke for his client and agreed with staff. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. 9. LDCPAS-2024-22 (Lake Blue Park CPA) Minutes: Polk County, applicant and owner, are requesting a County-initiated Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Residential Medium (RM) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Lake Blue Park in the Urben Growth Development Area (UGA) on 10.85 +/- acres. The subject property is located, south of Havendale Boulevard Northwest, west of Lake Drive Northwest, north of Avenue U Northwest east and west of Auburndale, in Section 13, Township 28, Range 25. Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 145 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, seven (7) signs posted on the property on September 16, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved Page 8 of 14 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Rennie Heath AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 10. LDCPAS-2024-23 (Lake Cannon Park CPA) Minutes: Polk County, applicant and owner, are requesting a County-initiated Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Residential Low-3 (RL-3) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Lake Cannon Park in the Urban Growth Development Area (UGA) on 4.38 +/- acres. The subject property is located at 1508 West Lake Cannon Drive, east of NW 26th Street, north of NW Avenue J, south of State Road 544, south and west of Winter Haven, Florida in Section 24, Township 28, Range 25. Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 108 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, three (3) signs posted on the property on September 16, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Mike Hickman SECONDER: David Dalton AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 11. LDCPAS-2024-24 (Lake Rosalie Park CPA) Minutes: Polk County, applicant and owner, are requesting a County-initiated Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation (LR) at the Lake Rosalie Park on 4.90 +/- acres. The subject property is located at 2925 Rosalie Lake Road, east of Shore Drive, west of Tupelo Lane, north of State Road 60, east of Lake Wales, in Section 35, Township 29, Range 29. Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 12 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, one (1) sign posted on the property on September 16, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. No response received from the public. Page 9 of 14 Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Mike Schmidt AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass 12. LDCPAL-2024-6 (Grenelefe UEA Comprehensive Plan Text changes) Minutes: Bart Allen, applicant and Grenelefe Resort Development LLC, and NC Real Estate Projects LLC, owner, are requesting a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Tourism-Commercial Center-X (TCCX), and Development of Regional Impact-X (DRIX) to Residential Low-X (RLX), Residential Medium-X (RMX), and Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX) on 526± acres located in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). Related to LDCPAL-2024-6 a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, and LDCT-2024-10 a Land Development Code Text Amendment. The subject property is located south of HWY 544, west of Lake Marion Road, on both sides of Kokomo Road, north of Lake Hatchineha Road, southeast of and abutting the City of Haines City, in Sections 05, 06, 07, and 08, Township 28, Range 28. Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 845 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, twenty-two (22) signs posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. Fifteen (15) emails in support and one (1) phone call in support. One (1) email in opposition. Robert Bolton, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. David Dalton asked if another traffic study will be needed. Chanda stated not necessarily. Level 2 might require one. Mike Schmidt asked what the existing number of units in this area right now and what new total will be? Chanda said at that time there were 1035 units. With this new development will be 1753 units. Mr. Bishop asked when the DRI was first presented the number was 1753 units? Chanda stated it was 1935 units in first DRI. Page 10 of 14 Bart Allen, applicant spoke and agreed with staff and answered some concerns. Also, presented a Power Point presentation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. Dennis Lezinski spoke in support. Robert Lewis spoke in support. Catherin Tidwell spoke in support. Kevin Freeze, HOA member for Greneleft spoke in support. Judy Torres spoke in support. Don Fossack spoke in opposition. Teresa Souls spoke in opposition. Glenn Lawhorn spoke in opposition. Lauren Brown spoke in support. Ed Theron spoke in support. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Bart Allen spoke and addressed come of the concerns. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Merle Bishop AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Hickman, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass Absent: Schmidt 13. LDCT-2024-10 (Grenelefe UEA LDC Text changes) Minutes: Bart Allen, applicant and Grenelefe Resort Development LLC, and NC Real Estate Projects LLC, owner, are requesting a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Tourism-Commercial Center-X (TCCX), and Development of Regional Impact-X (DRIX) to Residential Low-X (RLX), Residential Medium-X (RMX), and Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX) on 526± acres located in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). Related to LDCPAL-2024-6 a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, and LDCT-2024-10 a Land Development Code Text Amendment. The subject property is located south of HWY 544, west of Lake Marion Road, on both sides of Kokomo Road, north of Lake Hatchineha Road, southeast of and abutting the City of Haines City, in Sections 05, 06, 07, and 08, Township 28, Range 28. Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 845 mailers sent to Page 11 of 14 area property owners on September 13, 2024, twenty-two (22) signs posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. Fifteen (15) emails in support and one (1) phone call in support. One (1) email in opposition. Chanda Bennett, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. David Dalton asked if another traffic study will be needed. Chanda stated not necessarily. Level 2 might require one. Mike Schmidt asked what the existing number of units in this area right now and what new total will be? Chanda said at that time there were 1035 units. With this new development will be 1753 units. Mr. Bishop asked when the DRI was first presented the number was 1753 units? Chanda stated it was 1935 units in first DRI. Bart Allen, applicant spoke and agreed with staff and answered some concerns. Also, presented a Power Point presentation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. Dennis Lezinski spoke in support. Robert Lewis spoke in support. Catherin Tidwell spoke in support. Kevin Freeze, HOA member for Greneleft spoke in support. Judy Torres spoke in support. Don Fossack spoke in opposition. Teresa Souls spoke in opposition. Glenn Lawhorn spoke in opposition. Lauren Brown spoke in support. Ed Theron spoke in support. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Bart Allen spoke and addressed come of the concerns. Approved Page 12 of 14 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Merle Bishop AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass Absent: Hickman 14. LDCPAL-2024-5 (Grenelefe DRI CPA) Minutes: Bart Allen, applicant and Grenelefe Resort Development LLC, and NC Real Estate Projects LLC, owner, are requesting a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan map amendment from Tourism-Commercial Center-X (TCCX), and Development of Regional Impact-X (DRIX) to Residential Low-X (RLX), Residential Medium-X (RMX), and Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX) on 526± acres located in the Utility Enclave Area (UEA). Related to LDCPAL-2024-6 a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, and LDCT-2024-10 a Land Development Code Text Amendment. The subject property is located south of HWY 544, west of Lake Marion Road, on both sides of Kokomo Road, north of Lake Hatchineha Road, southeast of and abutting the City of Haines City, in Sections 05, 06, 07, and 08, Township 28, Range 28. Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 845 mailers sent to area property owners on September 13, 2024, twenty-two (22) signs posted on the property on September 13, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in Polk Sun on September 18, 2024. Fifteen (15) emails in support and one (1) phone call in support. One (1) email in opposition. Chanda Bennett, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a recommendation of approval with a condition. David Dalton asked if another traffic study will be needed. Chanda stated not necessarily. Level 2 might require one. Mike Schmidt asked what the existing number of units in this area right now and what new total will be? Chanda said at that time there were 1035 units. With this new development will be 1753 units. Mr. Bishop asked when the DRI was first presented the number was 1753 units? Chanda stated it was 1935 units in first DRI. Bart Allen, applicant spoke and agreed with staff and answered some concerns. Also, presented a Power Point presentation. Mr. Chair opened the public hearing. Dennis Lezinski spoke in support. Robert Lewis spoke in support. Catherin Tidwell spoke in support. Page 13 of 14 Kevin Freeze, HOA member for Greneleft spoke in support. Judy Torres spoke in support. Don Fossack spoke in opposition. Teresa Souls spoke in opposition. Glenn Lawhorn spoke in opposition. Lauren Brown spoke in support. Ed Theron spoke in support. Mr. Chair closed the public hearing. Bart Allen spoke and addressed come of the concerns. Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Merle Bishop AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass Absent: Hickman Elect Officers Adjournment Approved RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: David Dalton SECONDER: Rennie Heath AYE: Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Schmidt, and Bishop Excused: Schultz, Beltran, and Bass Absent: Hickman Page 14 of 14

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  • Agenda item 6.Other meeting itemsapproved - 6. LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification) - Conditional Approval

    LDPD-2024-11 (Watersong PD Modification)

  • Agenda item 10.Other meeting itemsapproved - 10. LDCPAS-2024-23 (Lake Cannon Park CPA) - Conditional Approval

    LDCPAS-2024-23 (Lake Cannon Park CPA)

  • Agenda item 11.Other meeting itemsapproved - 11. LDCPAS-2024-24 (Lake Rosalie Park CPA) - Conditional Approval

    LDCPAS-2024-24 (Lake Rosalie Park CPA)

  • Agenda item 2.Other meeting itemsapproved - 2. LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility) - Conditional Approval

    LDCU-2023-53 (Dove Meadow Event Facility)

  • Agenda item 4.Other meeting itemsapproved - 4. LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA) - Conditional Approval

    LDCPAS-2024-16 (Dinaco LLC CPA)

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    LDCU-2024-25 (U.S. Hwy 27 Big Box Retail Center)

  • Agenda item 3.Other meeting itemsapproved - 3. LDCU-2024-23 (Outdoor Shed Sales CU) - Conditional Approval

    LDCU-2024-23 (Outdoor Shed Sales CU)

  • Agenda item 5.Other meeting itemsapproved - 5. LDCU-2024-24 (Non-Phosphate Borrow Pit - North Prong Mine CU) - Conditional Approval

    LDCU-2024-24 (Non-Phosphate Borrow Pit - North Prong Mine CU)

  • Agenda item 1.Other meeting itemsapproved - 1. LDCU-2024-27 (PRWC Southeast Water Treatment Plant and Water Well Network) - Conditional Approval

    LDCU-2024-27 (PRWC Southeast Water Treatment Plant and Water Well Network)

  • Agenda item 14.Other meeting itemsapproved - 14. LDCPAL-2024-5 (Grenelefe DRI CPA) - Conditional Approval

    LDCPAL-2024-5 (Grenelefe DRI CPA)

  • Agenda item 9.Other meeting itemsapproved - 9. LDCPAS-2024-22 (Lake Blue Park CPA) - Conditional Approval

    LDCPAS-2024-22 (Lake Blue Park CPA)

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