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Advisory board backs Hurley parcel nomination for county land‑acquisition review
Summary
Lake County advisory board recommended the Hurley parcel — a roughly 500‑acre site between Lake Beauclair and Lake Apopka — be forwarded to the Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee for review, citing water‑quality, recreation and trail connectivity potential; staff will accompany the nomination with due‑diligence steps.
Carl Salafrio, a project representative from Barge Design, described the Hurley parcel as "roughly 500 acres" located between Lake Beauclair and Lake Apopka and said it offers boating, kayak launches, trail connections and substantial space for parking and support facilities.
The board heard Salafrio outline environmental and water‑quality opportunities: one water body would be restored to marsh and the property could provide flood storage and additional wetland treatment before water reaches Lake Beauclair. Salafrio noted the site's history of farming and peat mining and that a small commercial/industrial zone sits on the east side of the tract.
During Q&A members asked about potential contamination and drainage from a nearby 10‑acre industrial parcel (described in the presentation as a facility that brings NERF residuals into its manufacturing process). Salafrio said previous phase‑1 transactional audits and title reviews show no reported contamination and stated that pumps and berms historically controlled water levels; he emphasized that canal berm integrity affects flooding risk.
After discussion the board voted to recommend staff forward a letter of support to the Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee (PLTAC) so the parcel can be formally reviewed. Chair asked that the letter be signed on behalf of the advisory board; the motion passed and the chair signed the letter. The transcript records no opposed votes; a precise roll‑call tally was not specified in the meeting record.
Next steps described in the meeting: PLTAC will rank the nomination and, if it moves forward, the Board of County Commissioners would consider acquisition decisions and any required due diligence, title work and negotiation.
