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Wolff Farms Subdivision Pre-Application Review

Summary

Lennar Homes got the zoning it needed for 199 single-family homes on about 73 acres between SW 28th and SW 32nd Streets. Neighbors raised flooding, traffic on US 441 and lot-size concerns, but commissioners said state law leaves them little room to deny projects consistent with the land-use plan. Chairman Hazellief abstained and the rezone passed 4-0.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct county cost from the rezone itself, but 199 new homes will demand schools, roads and services — the county's newly adopted impact fees are meant to offset that.

✅Who benefits

Lennar and future homebuyers gain housing close to two schools; local workers in construction trades benefit.

⚠️Who could be affected

Neighboring one-acre homeowners fear increased flooding, traffic and a character change in their rural area.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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