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Commission approves Goldenrod Lane small‑scale plan amendment despite school‑capacity notes

Polk County Board of County Commissioners · September 16, 2025

Summary

The board approved a 17‑acre small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment (LDCPA S2025‑7) changing the Goldenrod Lane parcel from Pre‑DRI to Residential Low; staff noted nearby schools are over capacity but a new high school is planned, and Bennett said the site’s current designation would allow a school only.

Shonda Bennett explained LDCPA S2025‑7, a 17‑acre Goldenrod Lane small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment from Pre‑DRI to Residential Low in the utility enclave. Bennett noted surrounding lot sizes and said schools are over capacity for elementary and high school, adding that a high school is being built nearby; she also told commissioners the current Pre‑DRI designation would have allowed only a school use.

Commissioner Scott asked whether the property, as currently designated, could only be used for a school; Bennett replied, "No other just school." After no public speakers signed up, the board moved and approved the amendment. Planning Commission recommended approval 6–1.

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