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Residents urge commission to protect Black Creek conservation area; item continued to May 5

Clay County Planning Commission · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Residents living along the North Prong of Black Creek urged the Clay County Planning Commission to oppose a proposed future land-use change affecting about 46.39 acres, citing flood risk, runoff and habitat loss; the commission continued the item to its May 5 meeting to allow further review and conservation-committee input.

Admiral Len Herring, president of the Fox Meadows Civic Association, told the Clay County Planning Commission on April 7 that his neighborhood of 574 homes is "very, very concerned" about a proposal affecting 46.39 acres east of Blanding Avenue and urged the commission to place the property under a conservation review rather than allow development.

Multiple residents reinforced Herring's concerns during the public-comment portion. Resident Erin Zayer, who lives on the North Prong…

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