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Residents plead with Volusia County Council to block Creek Crossing development near Spruce Creek
Summary
Dozens of residents told the Volusia County Council that a proposed 130‑home Creek Crossing development would worsen flooding, harm wetlands and wildlife, and encroach on the Spruce Creek watershed — an Outstanding Florida Water. Several speakers urged purchase via Volusia Forever and warned of litigation under state OFW protections.
Dozens of residents urged the Volusia County Council on Sept. 4 to reject a proposed Creek Crossing housing project in Port Orange, saying development would worsen flooding, destroy wetlands and threaten the Spruce Creek watershed.
"Spruce Creek floods. If this unique bridal land falls prey to overdevelopment, the stormwater doesn't disappear," said Jill Gallup, a longtime Spruce Creek resident. Multiple speakers noted Spruce Creek's listing as an Outstanding Florida Water and argued the site acts as a critical stormwater sponge for Southeast Volusia.
Speakers described repeated flooding during recent storms and showed photos, saying paved development would push runoff into…
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