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Planning commission recommends approval of future land‑use change for 60‑acre parcel in Quincy
Summary
Gadsden County Planning Commission recommended approval of a small‑scale future land‑use map amendment to change a 60‑acre parcel at 1600 Reynolds Road from commercial to rural residential, allowing about 40 single‑family units; staff noted wetlands and potential utility upgrades to support fire service.
The Gadsden County Planning Commission on Nov. 13 recommended that the county commission adopt a small‑scale future land‑use amendment for a 60‑acre parcel at 1600 Reynolds Road in Quincy, changing the designation from commercial to rural residential.
Staff planner Justin Steele told the commission the parcel (listed in the application as parcel ID 5-0L-0R-0S-0000-103000200) is currently undeveloped and contains approximately 19.34 acres of wetlands and areas within a flood zone. He said the rural residential designation would allow residential development at a net density of about 1 unit per acre, and staff’s calculation showed a maximum of roughly 40 dwelling units once wetlands are excluded.
Applicant representative Russell (as he identified himself in the meeting) said the local water provider has a 4‑inch water line to the property and “pending approval of a subdivision at some point, the final site plan, they would consider upgrading that line to at least a 6‑inch line so the fire service could be provided.” The application lists utilities as Talquin water and electric service and septic for sewage.
Steele reviewed the parcel’s history, saying the Board of County Commissioners approved a different configuration in 2021 that included rural residential and recreation designations prior to the parcel’s current commercial classification. He also noted adjacent land uses include timber, vacant land and existing residential lots in the Lake Talquin Hideaway subdivision on Bridal Road.
Staff presented three options — recommend approval, recommend denial, or give direction — and recommended approval. An unidentified commissioner moved to recommend approval, a second was recorded, and the commission approved the recommendation by voice vote.
The commission and staff confirmed public‑notice requirements had been satisfied after the item had been previously tabled due to a notice discrepancy. The applicant and agent were present to answer questions about utilities and site access.
The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. The record does not show a final county commission vote in this meeting.
