Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning commission recommends transmission of Hickory Sink large‑scale plan and approves PD rezoning for UF Foundation golf project
Summary
After hours of technical briefing and public comment, the Alachua County Planning Commission voted to transmit a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for a 580‑acre UF Foundation golf‑course project in the Hickory Sink strategic ecosystem to Florida Commerce and recommended approval of the companion Planned Development rezoning with conditions and BMPs; one commissioner opposed the land‑use change citing incompatibility with the strategic ecosystem.
The Alachua County Planning Commission voted to transmit a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment for about 580 acres owned by the University of Florida Foundation and recommended approval of a planned‑development (PD) rezoning that would implement a championship golf‑course project, while adopting a set of site‑specific policies and best‑management practices intended to protect sensitive natural resources.
Chris Dawson, principal planner for development services, told the commission this application implements Phase 1 of the Hickory Sink special area study (SAS) and would create a new "UF Golf Institutional" future land use for the UF Foundation property. Staff presented policy language (objective 8.6 and policies 8.65 series) describing conservation management areas (CMAs), limits on irrigation and nutrient application, a required nutrient‑management and water‑quality monitoring program, and a requirement that potable water and sanitary sewer be extended to serve the development to avoid unsustainable well use.
"The special area study included data analysis, stakeholder workshops and a resolution accepting the study in…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
