Commission approves Sunrise Lakes planned development on first reading with conditions including bus loop and sidewalk extension

The City Commission voted on Dec. 1 to approve, on first reading, the Sunrise Lakes planned development site plan, a proposed single-family residential development on about 11.54 acres that was revised to 48 units and includes an internal bus turnaround, enhanced buffering and a sidewalk extension along Sunrise Boulevard to Bell Avenue.

Planning Director Kevin Freeman and applicant representatives described substantive plan changes since earlier hearings: the developer eliminated two lots to reduce density, added a school-bus loop and covered bus stop within the site, and proposed a sidewalk extension to link to Bell Avenue. The plan also includes a 20-foot drainage easement, a required masonry wall along the eastern property line, and a minimum of 23% open space for the final PD area. Mr. Bergstresser confirmed FPUA water and sewer availability and said the developer will extend a force main to the property line.

The planning board recommended approval after revisions and the commission approved the application on a roll-call vote with the 13 staff conditions; staff emphasized that required state and federal permits, final platting and stormwater plans must be submitted before issuance of certificates of occupancy.

What happens next: Developer to submit final plat, obtain agency permits and satisfy conditions prior to building permits and certificates of occupancy. Staff will monitor bus-turning radii signoff by the school district and coordinate utility extension with FPUA.