Sanctuary at Cocoa Townhomes — postponed
Summary
249 fee-simple townhomes by Meritage Homes approved at Cox and Hooper Roads, with wetlands donated to the city. Residents raised traffic concerns on already-stressed Cox Road and SR 524; staff says a traffic study and the 524 widening project address capacity.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$550,000 tree mitigation fee paid to the city; 46 acres of wetlands added to city conservation land.
First-time homebuyers get entry-level townhomes; the city gains conservation land and trail connections.
Commuters on Cox Road and SR 524 face added traffic pressure until the 524 widening is complete.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - May 12, 2026
249 fee-simple townhomes by Meritage Homes approved at Cox and Hooper Roads, with wetlands donated to the city. Residents raised traffic concerns on already-stressed Cox Road and SR 524; staff says a traffic study and the 524 widening project address capacity.
Planning & Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency - May 6, 2026
A proposal would add 183 new townhome lots across roughly 89.5 acres east of Cox Road and north of State Road 520. It's one of the largest residential projects on the agenda, and the board's action isn't known.
Planning & Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency - Apr 1, 2026
A large 183-lot townhome subdivision east of Cox Road and north of State Road 520 was postponed, so no action was expected. It will likely return at a future meeting.
Related development
Sanctuary at Cocoa Townhomes
No decision made; the project will return at a future meeting.
Sky Powersports Large-Scale Site Plan
New commercial development on the 524 corridor with associated traffic; decision deferred.
Sanctuary at Cocoa Townhomes Preliminary Plat and Development Agreement
Would bring 183 townhomes to the Cox Road/SR 520 area.
Cirrus Commercial Outparcel Final PUD Amendment (Phase 2), Plat, Development Agreement Amendment, and Large-Scale Site Plan
No decision made; the project will return at a future meeting.
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