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Hendry County board delays RZ23‑0016 evidentiary hearing to Sept. 14 amid litigation
Summary
Facing ongoing litigation, Hendry County commissioners voted May 12 to continue the evidentiary public hearing on rezoning application RZ23‑0016 to Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in Clewiston so witnesses can be sworn and evidence presented at the later date.
The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners voted May 12 to continue the evidentiary public hearing on rezoning application RZ23‑0016 to Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Clewiston City Commission Chambers.
County Attorney Matt Rollerson told the board that because the matter is currently in litigation the hearing would be an evidentiary proceeding requiring witnesses to be sworn and evidence to be presented. "This the public hearing part has been continued to September 14," Rollerson said, explaining that continuing the matter would allow more time for public input and ensure a formal process for testimony.
Chair Raymond Iglesias moved to set the date and the board seconded and approved the continuance on an oral vote. Commissioners and staff emphasized that while the formal evidentiary hearing is postponed, members of the public who completed comment cards may still speak during the meeting's public‑comment period; those who prefer to present sworn testimony should do so at the September hearing.
Staff also discussed venue options; Rollerson noted that scheduling constraints related to budget deadlines affect available dates and locations. A member of the public requested that staff place a larger sign at the project site announcing the new hearing date and location so residents would be aware of the continuance.
The board did not take testimony or consider evidence on RZ23‑0016 at the May 12 meeting. The matter will return to the board’s agenda on the continued date for the formal evidentiary hearing.
