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Council approves first-reading rezoning for 62-acre Homestead subdivision despite farmland objections
Summary
The City of Homestead voted to approve first-reading rezoning that would allow a 62.35-acre parcel to be developed as low-density single-family estate lots; residents and one public commenter warned that converting agricultural land reduces flood and food-production capacity and urged stronger public-necessity findings.
HomesteadCity Council on Feb. 18 voted to approve, on first reading, a rezoning recommendation that would reclassify about 62.35 acres from agricultural (AU) to one-family 1/2-acre estate (A2), clearing the way for a residential subdivision consistent with the city's master plan.
The application, presented by attorney Hugo Orza on behalf of Grama LLC and PENCO LLC and supported by Lennar Homes, would not change the underlying comprehensive plan density; Orza said the development would remain below the allowed maximum at about 1.98 dwelling units per acre and match zoning on adjacent, approved developments. Orza told the board the…
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