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Commission weighs Melrose special-area study as neighbors debate proposed Wildflowers Music Park
Summary
Commissioners heard hours of public comment about a proposed Wildflowers Music Park and discussed a staff request to start a special-area plan for Melrose; commissioners agreed staff should continue existing forward-focus planning and seek stakeholder input before launching a separate 24-month special-area study.
After a large public comment turnout Sept. 23, the Alachua County Commission discussed whether to open a separate, consultant-led special-area plan for the Melrose rural cluster while hearing testimony for and against a proposed Wildflowers Music Park on a 270-acre site near Melrose.
What commissioners heard: Dozens of residents and stakeholders gave split testimony. Supporters described the Wildflowers project…
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