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Commission backs Lennar‑led Lone Valley GDP with promise of road improvements and land for fire station
Summary
Planning commissioners recommended rezoning ~683 acres to a Planned Development Residential to allow up to about 2,047 homes and a potential fire station. Lennar committed to advance roadway improvements using an impact‑fee credit agreement and to dedicate land for a future fire station; vote was 5–0.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of PDR‑24‑30/ Lone Valley GDP, a rezoning and general development plan that would convert roughly 683 acres from agriculture to a Planned Development Residential (PDR) and allow up to 2,047 single‑family dwellings and up to 15,000 square feet for a public use facility (a potential fire station).
Applicant representatives from Clearview Land Design and Lennar described extensive wetland preservation (about 99% of on‑site wetlands preserved), buffers that exceed code (including 30‑foot wetland buffers), on‑site stormwater systems and assembled utility capacity on Buckeye Road. Kyle Grimes (attorney for Lennar) explained an impact‑fee credit agreement designed to fund and advance improvements on Buckeye Road and related arterial segments: Lennar would design the full four‑lane cross section, construct initial lanes and recoup costs over time via impact fee credits as development proceeds.
Chiefly among public benefits described was a land dedication for a future fire station, a point highlighted by Parrish Fire District chief Stacy Bailey, who said the area urgently needs additional fire and EMS resources. Staff found the application consistent with the comprehensive plan and land‑development code and noted reduced maximum unit capacity because of wetland impacts.
The commission voted 5–0 to recommend approval and encouraged the applicant and staff to continue coordination on timing for roadway improvements and facility siting.
What’s next: The recommendation goes to the Board of County Commissioners for final action and negotiation on any impact‑fee credit agreement details.
