ORD Transmitting to the State of FL’s Various Agencies for Review, a Proposed Large-Scale Revision to the FLUM Series of the 2045 Comp Plan at 0 Yellow Water Rd, North of Normandy Blvd, btwn Yellow Water Rd & POW-MIA Memorial Pkwy - (337.29± Acres) - RR in the Rural Dev Area to LDR in the Suburban Dev Area - Yellow Water Land Holdings, LLC (R.E. # 002275-0005) (Appl # L-6082-25A) (Dist. 12-White) (Read) (LUZ) (PD & PC Apv) (JWC Apv) 11/25/25 CO Introduced: LUZ, JWC 12/2/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/9/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/13/26 CO PH Add'l 1/27/26 1/21/26 LUZ PH Approve 6-0 1/27/26 CO PH Approve 18-0 LUZ PH: 1/21/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3187, F.S. & Ch 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 1/13/26 & 1/27/26

This ordinance (2025-859-E) is a large-scale transmittal to various Florida state agencies for review, proposing a significant revision to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map (FLUM). It seeks to change the land use designation for approximately 337.29 acres at 0 Yellow Water Road (Council District 12) from Rural Residential (RR) in the Rural Development Area to Low Density Residential (LDR) in the Suburban Development Area. This change also includes a revision to the Development Areas Map, extending the Suburban Development Area boundary.

Key Impacts & Details:

• Increased Density: The proposed LDR designation would increase the potential dwelling units on the site from a maximum of 674 (RR) to 1,686 (LDR), representing an increase of 1,012 to 1,349 units. This could lead to a population increase from 1,792 to 4,484 people.
• Infrastructure Demands: This development is projected to generate an additional 9,199 to 12,263 daily vehicle trips, require an increase of 253,000 to 337,250 gallons per day of water, and 202,400 to 269,800 gallons per day of sewer capacity. It is also expected to add 378 students to local schools.
• Environmental Considerations: The site contains approximately 61.39 acres of wetlands (Category II and III) and 18.10 acres within a Flood Zone A. Portions are also within airport height and hazard zones for Cecil and Herlong Recreational Airports.
• Approvals & Context: The Planning Department and Planning Commission (by a 7-0 vote) recommended approval, citing consistency with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for growth management and the existing trend of suburban development in the surrounding area, including other large-scale projects like the Bridle Creek PUD and The Trails Planned Community. The Florida Department of Transportation also plans to widen Normandy Boulevard, indicating future infrastructure support for increased population. The owner is Yellow Water Land Holdings, LLC.

This land use change will allow for significantly more housing units in the area, contributing to housing options but also increasing local population, traffic congestion, and demand on public utilities like water, sewer, and schools. Residents can expect a continued shift from a rural to a more suburban character in the Yellow Water Road vicinity.

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