In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around a proposed zoning change for a 5.004-acre property located in Osceola County, specifically north of Jack Brac Road and south of Ustor Road. The applicant, Daniel Jorge Oliviera, is seeking to rezone the land from Agricultural Conservation (AC) to Low Density Residential (LDR).

Ray Stengel, the community development administrator, presented the case, highlighting that the majority of the property is classified as wetlands, leaving only a small portion—approximately six-tenths of an acre—suitable for development. The proposed change aims to allow for the construction of five residential lots, which would align with existing LDR developments to the east.

Stengel noted that the area is currently undergoing improvements, including the installation of curb and gutter systems and utilities, which would support the proposed residential development. He emphasized that the property’s location adjacent to existing LDR zoning justified the recommendation for the zoning change.

Despite the staff's support for the proposal, board member Fisher Booth expressed his opposition, stating he could not support the change without further justification. The meeting included a public hearing, which was properly advertised, but no written comments were received from the public regarding the proposal.

The board is expected to deliberate further on the zoning change, weighing the environmental considerations and the potential impact on the community.