Wellington council approves Kpark mixed‑use land‑use change, updates appeals code and greenlights roundabout engineering

Wellington911911911 The Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to change the future land‑use designation for a 71.28‑acre property known as Kpark from community facilities (and a small commercial corner) to mixed use, adopt a code amendment that clarifies procedures for appeals to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and authorize an engineering task order for a roundabout at Lake Worth Road and 120th Avenue.

The land‑use amendment (Ordinance 2025‑4) was presented by Tim Stillings of the planning department as a village‑initiated change tied to a pending purchase agreement with related Ross and Education In Motion; the council approved the ordinance 5‑0. Stillings told the council the property has a long history of proposals, leases and solicitations and that rezoning and detailed master‑plan approvals will be required before any development proceeds.

Why it matters The change converts the property91s official future‑land‑use label to mixed use, a designation the village says is intended to allow a mix of residential and commercial uses that better reflect the State Road 7 corridor91s evolving pattern. Stillings said future steps will…