Walker Property trail and school-bus safety
Summary
The developer's subdivision plan dropped a 10-foot trail along Chisholm Park Trail required by the approved PUD, citing tree loss, utilities and a South Florida Water Management District permit problem. Council sees the trail as a key link in the regional Ocala-to-Okeechobee trail and gave staff a month to work out costs or alternatives.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown trail cost — rough estimates ranged from $35,000 to a cited $1 million; the city would have to acquire any needed right-of-way.
Cyclists, walkers and future regional trail users, plus Chisholm Park neighbors gaining connectivity.
Front-yard owners along Chisholm Park Trail could lose trees, utilities and mailboxes if the trail is built at full width.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Oct 8, 2026
A 69-home development next to Chisholm Park has debated its trail connection for years. The council approved routing the trail through the development into the park, and added a five-foot sidewalk along Chisholm Park Trail so children can reach the bus stop off the busy road.
City Council Meeting - Aug 20, 2026
A father described kids walking dark, sidewalk-free alternate routes after the district cut bus service within two miles. Staff pointed him to Safe Routes to School grants and the planned Massachusetts Avenue extension.
City Council Meeting - Jan 8, 2026
The developer's subdivision plan dropped a 10-foot trail along Chisholm Park Trail required by the approved PUD, citing tree loss, utilities and a South Florida Water Management District permit problem. Council sees the trail as a key link in the regional Ocala-to-Okeechobee trail and gave staff a month to work out costs or alternatives.
Related development
Walker Property
Delays the subdivision by at least a month but preserves the trail link to the regional Ocala-to-Okeechobee trail network.
OUC Substation St. Cloud West
Brings the utility substation site into the city with compatible institutional/professional designations.
Nova and 192 Final Master Plan
Clears the way for development of the commercial corridor parcels near the Nova Road/192 intersection.
Eastside Park PUD Final Master Plan
Adds 94 duplex homes to the East 10th Street area with required open space and amenities.
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