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Apopka council delays decision on 2501 Rock Springs development after traffic and compatibility concerns
Summary
Councilors continued two companion items — a small‑scale future‑land‑use amendment and a rezoning for a proposed 9.63‑acre subdivision on Rock Springs Road — after residents and at least one commissioner questioned compatibility with nearby low‑density parcels and school traffic; both items were continued to June 18 with a 3–1 vote.
The Apopka City Council on June 4 postponed final action on a proposed 18‑lot residential development at 2501 Rock Springs Road after council members and residents raised questions about traffic, compatibility with surrounding low‑density properties and Wekiva‑area protections.
Planner Junson told the council the applicant seeks a small‑scale future‑land‑use amendment (from county rural to city Residential Very Low Suburban) and a rezoning from Transitional to RSF‑1B for a 9.63‑acre parcel. The requested city designation would allow up to two dwelling units per acre; the developer’s plan proposes 18 lots about 85 feet wide, with reported starting home prices near $850,000.
Elizabeth Crane, representing the applicant, presented the proposed site plan and said the developer intends to “keep and…
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