Isla Carroll Polo and Residences Rezoning

Argued that the project is a luxury country club rather than an equestrian development, lacks horses on site, and violates LDR Section 6.8.8.

Supported the project, praising Discovery Land Company and stating that preserving a large grass polo field is a major win for Wellington's equestrian community.

Spoke as a USPA board member in favor of the project, highlighting the nationwide challenge of preserving polo fields and praising the partnership.

Expressed resident support for preserving the polo field rather than seeing the property developed without any equestrian elements.

Former mayor who endorsed the project, contrasting its low public opposition with past controversial developments and emphasizing the USPA partnership.

Strongly opposed the project, warning that allowing commercial country club zoning inside the preserve will trigger the loss of more polo land.

Supported the project, noting it helps grow the sport and provides a wonderful addition to Wellington.

Expressed confidence in the developers based on their past global projects and commitment to excellence.

Urged the council to approve the project to preserve green space.

Stressed the importance of maintaining Wellington's global cachet as an equestrian capital and preserving polo fields against competing regions.

Praised the developer's mindfulness and long-term vision for maintaining gold-standard equestrian assets.

Supported the project as a high-class development that preserves a valuable polo field.

Expressed opposition based on professional polo experience, noting the poor condition of the fields and pointing out a lack of on-site horses and non-compliance with LDRs.

Supported the project, emphasizing that every grass polo field is critical and praising the binding commitment to preserve the field.

Spoke in favor as a local real estate broker and grand prix dressage rider, arguing that small lots without polo focus fail but this project strengthens the polo ecosystem.

Clarified she was speaking as a community member, supporting the project because of the 45-year USPA agreement and rare alignment of world-class developers.

Expressed strong support as a lifelong Wellington resident and polo player, highlighting the compounding benefits to surrounding polo clubs.

Argued that the project fails both EPC and PZAB reviews, lacks required equestrian amenities and horses, and is essentially a commercial country club.

Opposed the project, pointing out the absence of horses and expressing skepticism over the true permanence of deed restrictions.

Spoke as a long-term resident and land use attorney, arguing the applicant failed to prove changed circumstances required for rezoning.

Supported the project, stating open green space enhances property values and preserves polo in Wellington.

New resident who praised planned unit developments and open green space preservation.

Expressed opposition after listening to the debate, concluding that the project effectively removes 80 acres from the preserve to build luxury housing and a country club without horses.

Expressed concern over the steady disappearance of polo fields in Wellington.