Apopka Commission Supports Development Plan with Open Space and Trails
- Meeting Overview:
The Apopka Planning Commission meeting on March 10, 2026, centered on approving two significant land use changes and a development plan. The commission approved a rezoning request for a property on South Hawthorne Avenue and endorsed a large-scale development plan for Andish North, emphasizing substantial open space and community amenities.
The primary focus was the approval of the Andish North Development Plan. The site, located at the intersection of Andage Road and State Road 453, spans approximately 196 acres. The plan emphasizes preserving about 50% of the property as open space, supporting a rural character and integrating a multi-purpose trail system. The development will feature a resort-style pool, a cabana, recreational lawns, and a community amenity area. A phased construction approach is planned, with the amenity center to be built in the first phase. Traffic concerns were addressed, with the developer committing to coordinate with Orange County for potential traffic light installations and right-of-way dedications, particularly along key roads feeding the development.
Another crucial decision was the approval of a land use amendment and rezoning for a 7.68-acre property on South Hawthorne Avenue. The property, currently used as an industrial warehouse, was approved for a change from mixed-use and commercial zoning to industrial. This change aligns the property with neighboring areas and supports its current use. The Development Review Committee recommended the change, and the commission unanimously endorsed it.
Bryan Nelson
Planning Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
03/10/2026
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Recording Published:
03/10/2026
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Duration:
24 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Orange County
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Towns:
Apopka
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