Developers ask Apopka to address truck parking on Peterson Road near Meadowlark Landing
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Summary
A public comment to DRC reported frequent overnight truck parking on Peterson Road along the Meadowlark Landing / former Coca‑Cola property; staff asked the developer to forward complaint emails for code enforcement and traffic evaluation, and to request no‑parking signage from the city.
During the June 18 DRC meeting a representative raised a public‑comment concern that truck drivers are routinely parking overnight along Peterson Road adjacent to the Meadowlark Landing and a nearby industrial building, affecting home sales and neighborhood appearance.
The commenter said Mattamy Homes — the developer marketing Meadowlark Landing — reported 12 to 15 trucks regularly parked on Peterson Road overnight, creating a near‑truck‑stop condition that prospective buyers see during weekend showings. The commenter asked if the city could post no‑parking signs; they added Mattamy offered to pay for signage.
Police staff asked the commenter to forward the email complaints and file a formal complaint so code enforcement and the traffic unit could assess the situation. “Can you, forward me the email? And Yeah. Sure. Because I need a, complaint,” said a police representative. Staff said code enforcement can evaluate whether signage or enforcement is appropriate and the traffic unit can assess the corridor for parking restrictions.
Why it matters: persistent overnight truck parking on neighborhood roadways can create safety, noise and visual‑quality issues that affect home sales and local livability; the city indicated it will investigate after receiving formal complaints from the developer.
Next steps: the commenter will forward emails to police and staff; the traffic unit and code enforcement will assess the site and advise if no‑parking signage or enforcement is warranted.