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Commission approves aesthetic review for 85-unit Blake Commons townhomes; residents raise height and rental concerns
Summary
The Winter Springs commission approved the aesthetic review for Lot 4 Townhomes at Blake Commons (AERV-2025-0010). Residents and commissioners questioned three‑story buildings facing adjacent two‑story neighborhoods and discussed protections to encourage homeownership rather than large-scale rentals.
The Winter Springs City Commission approved an aesthetic‑only review for Lot 4 at Blake Commons, clearing exterior elevations and materials for a proposed 85‑unit townhome project while noting that final site-plan issues will be vetted later.
Janeli Garnett, project manager and senior planner, told the commission the application (AERV‑2025‑0010) covers appearance only and that the applicant has not yet submitted a site plan showing building locations. "This is just for the aesthetic," Garnett…
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