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West Melbourne council denies annexation of two Sawgrass Lakes lots after hours of resident objections
Summary
The City Council voted to deny an application to annex two small parcels north of Watergrass Street into West Melbourne after staff presentation, the property owner’s explanation and nearly two hours of public comment raising environmental, access and HOA concerns.
The West Melbourne City Council denied an application on first reading to annex two parcels north of Watergrass Street in the Sawgrass Lakes area, saying residents’ concerns about access, environmental impacts and community governance had not been resolved.
City Planning Director Christy Fisher told the council the parcels, totaling about 0.83 acres, are outside city limits and that annexation would be required if the owner seeks City water and sewer service. Fisher cited the city’s annexation code and Florida statutes in explaining the legal and service considerations for the request.
Applicant Andrew Poshock, who identified himself as the land surveyor and owner of the lots, said the parcels had been carved out of prior plats and that his intent was to provide city water and sewer to two future residential lots. “Water and sewer is definitely a better option than the well and septic, but both are allowable,” Poshock said, adding he planned to sell the improved lots to individuals rather…
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