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Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 2 DRC review: density under 2 units/acre when combined with Phase 1; amenities, access and easements discussed
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Summary
The committee reviewed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 2 (about 30 acres, 60 lots), discussed density calculations across phases, planned amenities (playground, parkour course, outdoor movie area), emergency access and a private ingress/egress easement for five existing homes.
Apopka staff and the applicant discussed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 2 on Jan. 29; the project comprises roughly 29.94 acres across three parcels north of Ponkan Road and proposes about 60 lots as part of a continuation of the Phase 1 subdivision.
Jean Sanchez, project manager, asked for a clear demonstration that overall density does not exceed two dwelling units per acre. Sanchez said staff expected the applicant to show whether the developable acreage and lot yields across phases combined comply with the 2‑du/acre limit.
The applicant representative (Luke) said the developer will combine Phase 1 and Phase 2 for the density calculation and replat the parcels so the combined site remains below two dwelling units per acre. "We're combining the phase 2 with the phase 1, and, we're, we're taking out 1 of the lots in the south on the phase 1. And so we're getting that lot back, but we're still under the 2 dwelling units breaker for the combined acreage," the applicant said. He added the team will provide a combined density breakdown in the resubmittal and that a replat will reflect the changes.
Planning staff and committee members discussed amenities and access. The applicant said Phase 1 already includes a playground and a parkour course; Phase 2 will be incorporated into a single homeowners association and may include an outdoor movie screen and an outdoor kitchen area for residents. The project is planned as a private, gated subdivision; the applicant said community movie nights would be for HOA members only.
Emergency access and gates were a focus. Staff and the applicant discussed establishing a second access point and whether to relocate an existing crash gate to the new access. Public services and fire staff noted paving and design details for the new emergency connection and agreed the existing crash gate at Ponkan Pines could be removed once the new access is functional.
Committee members also clarified an existing private ingress/egress easement that serves five residences on a northwest corner parcel; the applicant said that easement will remain as a private, existing easement and will be shown on the plat.
No formal action or vote took place; staff will provide written comments and the applicant will submit a replat and revised materials documenting combined density calculations, access changes, and amenity plans.
