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Board transmits ‘9 Gems’ conservation amendment to state after unanimous vote
Summary
Martin County commissioners unanimously transmitted Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-219 (the “9 Gems” amendment), changing 1,533 acres from agricultural to institutional public conservation. The property was purchased with a Florida Communities Trust grant and is intended to support restoration of the Loxahatchee River and regional greenways.
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 28 to transmit Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24‑219 — known as the “9 Gems” amendment — to the State Land Planning Agency for review. The amendment would change the future land use designation for roughly 1,533 acres from agricultural to institutional/public conservation.
Clyde Doolin, the county’s comprehensive planning administrator, introduced the item and said the amendment was an expedited application initiated by the board. Planner Amy Offenbach told commissioners the…
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