Berkley Crossings housing development near Auburndale
Summary
A developer wants 170 small-lot homes and townhomes — some lots just 30 feet wide with 2.5-foot side setbacks — near Berkeley and Pace roads. Commissioners, including an Auburndale resident, balked at the density and parking layout, and the case comes back August 5 with a reworked plan expected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utilities through Auburndale and a major traffic study would follow if built; no direct county cost identified.
Buyers seeking entry-level homeownership near jobs, transit, and schools.
Nearby Auburndale residents who say the density doesn't fit the area's character.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — August 5, 2026
170 homes — single-family and townhomes — are planned near Berkley Road and the Polk Parkway. The applicant widened buffers, fixed setbacks and added parking after commissioners pushed back in July; it now moves to the County Commission for a final decision.
Planning Commission — July 8, 2026
A developer wants 170 small-lot homes and townhomes — some lots just 30 feet wide with 2.5-foot side setbacks — near Berkeley and Pace roads. Commissioners, including an Auburndale resident, balked at the density and parking layout, and the case comes back August 5 with a reworked plan expected.
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