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Benham FLU/rezone

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Public comments (7)

OpposedJohn OsteenOct 7, 2026

Showed the concept plan uses a private one-lane road the applicant doesn't own, with three connections, and said children walk that road to school buses — questioned siting industry on a private lane.

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 2:47:18 →
OpposedAlexis CobbOct 7, 2026

Played a 30-second video of CR 448A traffic — already at 95 percent of peak capacity, projected at 99 percent — and asked the county to consider cumulative corridor impacts.

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 2:53:48 →
OpposedChris HagerOct 7, 2026

The adjoining landowner asked what water and stormwater studies exist, cited Lake Griffin flooding history, and questioned the cumulative impact of industrial projects along CR 448.

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 2:55:35 →
OpposedWade StahlOct 7, 2026

One of five Lake Lena Lane owners; asked what happens if the owners refuse access, and raised stormwater and the MP/data center connection as 'really, really scary.'

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 2:59:16 →
OpposedRegina VillanuevaOct 7, 2026

Her Opal Lane property borders three proposed warehouses; she asked about setbacks, noise, truck traffic, and property values, and implored denial.

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 3:01:49 →
OpposedDarby StahlOct 7, 2026

Another Lake Lena Lane owner: no easement exists, the diagram is wrong, and she asked the Benham property to match the Hurley ordinance's 35-foot height cap and berms.

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 3:03:59 →
OpposedNicole McFarlaneOct 7, 2026

Said the MP zoning could invite a data center at the end of their road, cited flooding on the private lane and 99 percent road capacity, and asked for denial of both items.

Planning and Zoning Board - Oct 7, 2026 · 3:05:24 →