Dade City approves Highland Trails Phase 2 preliminary plan, requires bike-path connection

The Dade City Commission voted 4-0 to approve the preliminary plan for Highland Trails Phase 2, a planned residential subdivision that would create 513 lots as part of a larger development reduced to 684 total units, during its regular meeting. The commission’s approval included a condition related to pedestrian-bike connectivity that staff said has been accommodated.

The project covers the portion of the PUD south of Morningside Drive and north of Clinton Avenue and is zoned PDH‑1 with a future land‑use of low‑density residential. According to staff, the larger PUD originally allowed 1,143 units by ordinance 2005‑0904; the developer reduced the total to 684 units. The phase before the commission tonight comprises 513 lots. Staff said the project will provide internal bike lanes and multiple mid‑block pedestrian/bike connectors; the planning board recommended approval with a condition to link a proposed path to an…