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Okeechobee County
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Public comments
5
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Public comments (22)

SupportiveZach GazaSep 22, 2026

Representing Be A Man Buy Land, LLC, the applicant spoke briefly and offered to answer questions regarding the proposed light industrial zoning.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 13:26 →
ConcernedLarry DavisSep 22, 2026

Speaking on behalf of a neighboring homeowner whose property is surrounded by the proposed subdivision, expressing strong concerns about potential flooding and stormwater runoff.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 20:10 →
SupportiveBlaine BerkschresserSep 22, 2026

Civil engineer for the Lennar project, explaining the stormwater management plan, wetland enhancement, and grading designed to keep water on-site.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 23:03 →
SupportiveGregory PettibonSep 22, 2026

Representing Lennar Homes, confirming that water management district requirements ensure historic flows and adjacent properties are protected.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 25:44 →
SupportiveJenniferSep 22, 2026

Representing the applicant team, providing details on lot sizes ranging from 56 to 66 feet wide and coordination with the school superintendent for walkability.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 19:56 →
SupportiveBarry SchwartzbergSep 22, 2026

Representing the petitioner for the US 441 RV park, noting their presence to answer board questions.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 34:54 →
SupportiveDavid DecaSep 22, 2026

Developer representative confirming the RV park will be a pull-in and camp facility with 195 proposed hookups.

Planning Board - Sep 22, 2026 · 33:40 →
OpposedLogan GradyAug 13, 2026

Voiced opposition to the Oak Park road abandonment, stating he needs the access road for his new property and heavy equipment.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 13, 2026 · 27:24 →
SupportiveMaygan DavisAug 13, 2026

Spoke in favor of the Oak Park road abandonment, noting her family has maintained the area for years.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 13, 2026 · 28:00 →
ConcernedJoaquin Silvis, Jr.Aug 13, 2026

Expressed concerns about abandoning right-of-ways in Little Farms without considering future commercial access needs.

Board of County Commissioners - Aug 13, 2026 · 47:43 →
NeutralRick BlaneyJul 9, 2026

Spoke about his play 'Inside the Mind of Addiction' and raising awareness for addiction.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 9, 2026 · 1:38 →
ConcernedJeremy ArnoldJul 9, 2026

Expressed concerns regarding demographic changes and population shifts in the county.

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 9, 2026 · 4:45 →
OpposedCorey SturgisJun 23, 2026

A neighboring homeowner strongly opposed the rezoning, highlighting severe traffic dangers for children, lack of privacy, and worsening property flooding.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 35:01 →
OpposedGwen HallJun 23, 2026

An adjacent property owner complained about existing road flooding, noise, and traffic difficulties, urging the board to deny the rezoning.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 43:40 →
OpposedBruceJun 23, 2026

A local resident argued that high-density multifamily housing does not fit a rural residential area prone to standing water.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 46:57 →
OpposedCody HardenJun 23, 2026

A neighbor living across the street raised safety concerns for children given the narrow road and massive traffic increase.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 49:52 →
OpposedVictor CalaveraJun 23, 2026

A local resident highlighted traffic difficulties and pedestrian safety concerns on neighborhood roads.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 50:51 →
OpposedMs. BarberJun 23, 2026

A long-time resident warned of speeding traffic, severe stormwater drainage issues, and capacity concerns.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 53:04 →
SupportiveBill OrozziJun 23, 2026

Representing the owner, he stated the project meets code density caps and will meet all utility and stormwater standards.

Okeechobee Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026 · 32:48 →
SupportiveTab MerchantMar 24, 2026

Property owner Tab Merchant explained his plans to build a small retail strip plaza for neighborhood businesses.

Planning and Zone Meeting - Mar 24, 2026 · 20:34 →
OpposedHelen BarfootMar 24, 2026

Local property owner Helen Barfoot expressed strong concerns that rezoning land across from her property to heavy commercial would lower her property value and bring heavy trucks.

Planning and Zone Meeting - Mar 24, 2026 · 23:01 →
SupportiveJennifer FesmanMar 24, 2026

Jennifer Fesman spoke on the Iron Eagle rezoning, noting that highway access will be closed and looped through the main parking lot.

Planning and Zone Meeting - Mar 24, 2026 · 33:56 →