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Zoning

Placid Lake Drive rezoning

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveJustin KovasekOct 12, 2026

A neighboring property owner strongly supported the project, arguing the reduced-density single-family plan with front porches fits the community, and that without rezoning the site could become 300 staff-approved apartments.

City Commission (Work) - Oct 12, 2026 · 51:01 →
OpposedCheryl Ann SmithOct 12, 2026

A 30-year Placid Lakes resident opposed the plan's single entrance, citing heavy existing traffic, street parking, and past flooding with snakes in the streets; she asked for a second way out and said development shouldn't come at residents' expense.

City Commission (Work) - Oct 12, 2026 · 1:02:34 →
NeutralKen FisherOct 12, 2026

The project engineer suggested converting the proposed public park into additional stormwater retention above code requirements to help the existing neighborhood's flooding, and explained Seminole County rejected full secondary access for safety reasons.

City Commission (Work) - Oct 12, 2026 · 1:09:49 →