Sawgrass Storage stormwater and wetland concerns
Summary
A 7.71-acre storage expansion would squeeze impervious parking between two wetlands near hundreds of newer homes. Commissioners pressed on where the water goes and ultimately recommended denial 5-1 over drainage design concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant gains storage capacity on a landlocked parcel.
Nearby residents of roughly 1,500 approved homes could face flooding if the single new retention pond underperforms in storms.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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