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Majestic Oaks residents urge council to make 1st Business Park approval contingent on FDOT access change
Summary
Residents of Majestic Oaks and nearby neighborhoods asked Edgewater council to revisit final approval of 1st Business Park and make it contingent on FDOT allowing a front commercial access from U.S. 1 or keeping a single Ridgewood entrance, citing safety, tree canopy and likely future signalization.
Residents from Majestic Oaks and neighboring communities pressed the Edgewater City Council on Oct. 6 to revisit a prior final site approval for 1st Business Park and require changes to the project's access plan.
Linda Mosier, speaking as president of the Majestic Oaks Phase 1 and 2 homeowners association, told the council that FDOT "green book" standards introduced only days earlier suggest the speed limit on U.S. 1 will remain at 45 mph for an extended stretch. Mosier said that if the speed limit stays at 45 mph, FDOT would support an original Ridgewood front entrance rather than a direct commercial access from U.S. 1 and that continued commercial development is likely to trigger a traffic signal at Oak Branch or Edgewater Landings, lowering speeds and altering local traffic patterns.
Multiple residents reiterated safety concerns. Michael Eastup, the Majestic Oaks property manager, reported meetings with FDOT in which FDOT personnel indicated the segment will be limited to 45 mph and that a traffic light and turn‑lane adjustments are likely. Chris Cheatham and other speakers said the proposed access arrangement could encourage cut‑through traffic through the neighborhood and urged the council to reconsider its August approval.
Council members did not take new action during the meeting but expressed willingness to continue conversations and directed staff to maintain communication with residents and FDOT. Residents asked how to place the item back on an agenda for further consideration and requested ongoing engagement with the city manager and development services staff.
The council did not amend or rescind the previous approval during the meeting; residents were told staff and the manager would follow up directly on next steps and potential agenda placement.
