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The commenter said Mattamy Homes — the developer marketing Meadowlark Landing — reported 12 to 15 trucks regularly parked on Peterson Road overnight, creating a near‑truck‑stop condition that prospective buyers see during weekend showings. The commenter asked if the city could post no‑parking signs; they added Mattamy offered to pay for signage.

Police staff asked the commenter to forward the email complaints and file a formal complaint so code enforcement and the traffic unit could assess the situation. “Can you, forward me the email? And Yeah. Sure. Because I need a, complaint,” said a police representative. Staff said code enforcement can evaluate whether signage or enforcement is appropriate and the traffic unit can assess the corridor for parking restrictions.

Why it matters: persistent overnight truck parking on neighborhood roadways can create safety, noise and visual‑quality issues that affect home sales and local livability; the city indicated it will investigate after receiving formal complaints from the developer.

Next steps: the commenter will forward emails to police and staff; the traffic unit and code enforcement will assess the site and advise if no‑parking signage or enforcement is warranted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Apopka Development Review Committee Meeting June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A public comment to DRC reported frequent overnight truck parking on Peterson Road along the Meadowlark Landing / former Coca‑Cola property; staff asked the developer to forward complaint emails for code enforcement and traffic evaluation, and to request no‑parking signage from the city.","taxTitle","Apopka, Orange County, Florida","taxId",4597,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191210,"Golden Gem Estates plan advances; developers and staff negotiate retaining‑wall tieback easement",335,2169000,2504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1&start=2169&end=2504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1/thumbnail_2169000.jpg","/articles/6191210/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/Golden-Gem-Estates-plan-advances-developers-and-staff-negotiate-retainingwall-tieback-easement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191210-3a2d1ee1bb37bcb04f1fc67a79b52438/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150043&Signature=ejUIMq554rmX6-BRYI89Vla2Jhok5tIdHh~xz0XXiXj~2KUKWJ6hAra7-8lHn3oZ3K13uFXTZnmJ8zTt6hu3IT5ssiAFq0znDpbgDlEfAu6Stgzcb4lCr9wg9giMH3z81CE4feCulx2BV39XcxGEu3xNBw68sx4c8B050YKvW0qheqjkTPeFyF2xkJ6JTZDQVx8pTsDEbHDHfZYoJD0vrM1AzfD3AlnVo2EXzDHHFL7ayRSeWIHbGXnM0zf~IEphoI6rqYU6hfh~gBsljErafXUDzpNafAtSB5WtYc7qW4NnF0msDiGMhjPFivLQBMhBFeNRqw6dVxLvvHpE75Xmeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Development Review Committee reviewed the Golden Gem Estates construction site plan and related retaining‑wall details on June 18 and confirmed most previous comments had been addressed, while staff and the applicant negotiated a final easement width for wall tiebacks.

Jeff (applicant representative) and others reviewed a segmental block retaining wall where tiebacks extend behind the wall into an open space tract and approach rear lot accessory setbacks. The city’s review comment suggested a 10‑foot easement behind the wall for tiebacks; the applicant said tiebacks measured roughly 5 to 6 feet and proposed instead a smaller easement so the easement would not encroach into the 5‑foot accessory setback on rear lots.

The applicant asked whether a 9.5‑foot easement shown on the plat would be acceptable because it would be longer than the measured tiebacks but would keep the easement outside the accessory setback. “If I give you 9 and a half feet on that easement, which is still gonna be 2 and a half to 3 feet longer than the tiebacks on that wall… then I can just show that easement on the plat,” the applicant said.

Planning and engineering staff indicated that submitted structural details for the wall had been provided and that historically design and structural files are uploaded and signed by the structural engineer as separate documents rather than aggregated in the primary construction site plan submission.

Why it matters: the precise easement width affects what future property owners can build behind the lots and ensures the city and property owners retain access to maintain the retaining wall.

Next steps: the applicant will include the structural details in the submission index and the plat will note the easement. Staff said the remaining comments are expected to be resolved prior to final plat recording and that approvals will be issued after the outstanding administrative and plat comments are addressed. No formal vote was taken at DRC.","DRC reviewed Golden Gem Estates construction plans and resolved most comments; outstanding issue concerns a proposed easement behind rear lots for retaining‑wall tiebacks and how that easement interacts with accessory setbacks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191212,"DRC questions water, septic and fire access for Haven Piece construction site plan",522,1698000,2220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1&start=1698&end=2220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1/thumbnail_1698000.jpg","/articles/6191212/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/DRC-questions-water-septic-and-fire-access-for-Haven-Piece-construction-site-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191212-b683427413749f82613ed66a0f57e046/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150043&Signature=let09GI5Kqe2QW0D8iS~jBGpx6BXqJ3oe2bu8ynwXO6TlMp3SQbr1vnOyi7tskPlcXRXO8L7NkheGhwj2oTre1EPln6YPgRgb28Ql8dOHvJkxqzORyr1mTW~Kv8ZaWDuDVQWM~GlfoQs2Cfjqa1wluhtzuTF6vsXH3LdO1OYHJhTp0ux7n8EFYs2~bMX3xssRd3B08~uyBJoFoQWa5nd-nKs2tOXSZap-GyOCyNjNzR-KKFHXOxV4nQI~UlIoBu-fXnl8NVB3X7dx4GZhnhY-mjmRF19ThsiQHf1derJ7QtwdPXfDXZqMZiKo8v~JaaF~Ddsl6C-0~eWKLkL5H2Bdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Development Review Committee considered the third submittal of the Haven Piece construction site plan on June 18 and discussed water supply, septic systems and fire‑service access.

Roman (Leo) Fontan of Investments Alliance asked the committee for PSP approval, saying the team had addressed prior comments. “We'd like to request, PSP approval at this point,” he said.

City public services and engineering staff said the site is currently proposed to rely on wells and septic with on‑site water tanks and that an existing, partially developed subdivision to the south may offer a future municipal connection. The engineer cautioned that the site must meet required separations between wells and septic systems and that a future hydrant connection could be preferable to on‑site tanks.

Fire Captain Jeremy Holderfield stressed hydrant access. “We're building houses without hydrant access, and you're putting us in a really, really tough situation,” he said. Fire staff said they would review cistern/tank proposals but reserved judgment until they could confirm whether proposed tanks and pumps would meet flow standards.

Public works and engineering staff said driveway and road‑connection permits must be obtained from Orange County because the road in front of the property (Maguire Road) is a county road and may not meet full county standards.

Next steps: the applicant will coordinate with city engineer Vladimir Simonovsky and public works on outstanding civil comments, verify OSDS (on‑site sewage disposal system) permit timing with the state Department of Health, and provide details on water tanks/cisterns and pumps for fire review. Staff said if clerical corrections are made, the plan could be distributed for signature; outstanding technical items will be addressed during civil plan review and building permitting.

Ending: DRC did not grant final signatures at the meeting; staff asked the applicant to resolve the engineering and fire comments and resubmit.","Applicant for the Haven Piece construction site plan requested approval; DRC members raised concerns about septic separation, lack of hydrants, and future water connection opportunities and asked the project team to coordinate with city engineering and fire prior to final approval.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191213,"Apopka staff clear path to establish Fire Station 6 parcel, ask surveyor clarifications before plat moves to public hearing",261,1491000,1752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1&start=1491&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1/thumbnail_1491000.jpg","/articles/6191213/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/Apopka-staff-clear-path-to-establish-Fire-Station-6-parcel-ask-surveyor-clarifications-before-plat-moves-to-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191213-725810cb4c2d9e602d1ce10daf7e4c5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150043&Signature=kCVJeMvu887AOzMl95K46CcZXwKjKSC15An7pIBQ-JJMhUMrfh~Ox9dcClW0zD7UiMeB7J4FYKRHo2JS7VuTfrKwi3nXHISXRLl4RdRGZywUD9iWYZ7y7WqeSaf~rDGdSQYeiBOUTc5sJCIOmFh1DyqRu~X7-vt-we~EhqYlErU0jK8hJRNK6mylxEB~9EorOc-hJs8w1Qu8KDfrQ-aXQe6Uo12f4pvH2AzzwFnkVdbWBqjpkedEXrxoe3dVn7tk-WTUNUH6roWzDZR6BXcfRgB60EMuFnemujwiaN-o4zZ8QYeR2Ekh6HsAkzzC3t8KBlU2x1HTNbDwu6TvyrB39A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Development Review Committee on June 18 that the plat establishing the Fire Station 6 parcel and the Harmon Road extension is near ready but needs clarification on recorded easements and stormwater parcel assignments.

Jean Sanchez, DRC facilitator, said the city had just received city surveyor comments the prior day and that she had not yet reviewed redlines. She described the item as a long‑standing project and asked the panel for questions.

Vladimir Simonovsky, city engineer, said the plat must show distinct parcels for the fire station, the Harmon Road right‑of‑way and the stormwater ponds. “I think probably just looking at this, we need to divide the we need to designate the parcel for the fire station including the pond that serves it, and then keep the ponds probably as separate parcels,” he said, adding the right‑of‑way should remain designated as such under Florida statute.

Simonovsky noted a prior land swap with Advent House and recommended the applicant coordinate with the consultant Tyler at NEI because three separate ponds on the site required clarification of which pond serves which parcel.

Sanchez said she will wait for Simonovsky’s input before moving the plat to public hearings and that she expects follow up between the applicant, the city engineer and the city surveyor.

Why it matters: establishing clear ownership of the fire station parcel, the Harmon Road extension and adjacent stormwater facilities affects construction, maintenance responsibilities and future operating authority for the city.

Next steps: city staff asked the applicant to coordinate with NEI and the city surveyor, address markups, and return the revised plat for signatures and scheduling of public hearings. No formal vote was taken at DRC.","DRC reviewed the plat and parcel organization for the planned Fire Station 6 and the Harmon Road extension; city surveyor markups arrived late and staff asked the applicant to coordinate with the city consultant to clarify pond and parcel delineations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191214,"Apopka officials review annexation of two Palucci Acres parcels, discuss road improvements and future land‑use limits",1396,164000,1560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1&start=164&end=1560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4958407-aa9a83796333481766a67904815c8be1/thumbnail_164000.jpg","/articles/6191214/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/Apopka-officials-review-annexation-of-two-Palucci-Acres-parcels-discuss-road-improvements-and-future-landuse-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191214-90bc0fe48b0fcb65d316e4686dc39226/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150043&Signature=ldj0t8Xd3xcRf2G8yML9IJd5lbLLjJtZ~rmMfmlDpcu60uPs0yyIySqOrlerrD0IdCtgtvEDYnCKvE6cIU2WXMK7iMDs0YHVKdUDbEzHXRMuVD43bTHpePIZ05wU12s4dMZbYEECHhwNImpf650YjqBWdCjDbkb3T6TCwsELCwgbqZNO7BGszqICVPcg8FFXJs0mjbhl3gGHr5UYAaHh3Ar2duMT6i9Fw0bDDbRkBHoNODGhsV8tqx5RH62OKQm3PytuxyLmm6upFk3WWMc8KXG3xbW5hzb4nXLTwxnozYwESBurFK2Ey~OFiDB0Yb4n8D1VX2t-youqBhDlnP3iig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Apopka development staff and the project applicant discussed a proposed annexation of two parcels in the southeast corner of the Palucci Acres assemblage during the Development Review Committee meeting on June 18.

Luke Classen of 18 28 Engineering, representing the applicant, said the site is part of a larger assemblage and “there's 2 parcels in the Southeast Corner that are technically in Orange County. All the rest of the parcels, are within city limits. So we're just annexing those 2 parcels. It's roughly 40 acres.” He added that the larger assemblage totals 617 acres and “of the 6 17, about 40 are still in the county.”

The discussion combined the annexation request with a related right‑of‑way vacation and a future land‑use amendment. Classen said the applicant coordinated with Orange County staff and “got a letter from them saying they don't oppose the annexation.” He described the vacation request as covering a 40‑foot section adjacent to Warkivar Run and noted the applicant would leave a 10‑foot strip in county jurisdiction to meet state standards.

Why it matters: the annexation would move remaining parcels into Apopka city limits so the developer can develop the larger project as one plan. Police, engineering and other city staff flagged traffic, safety and utility issues that would affect whether and how the annexed land can be developed.

Safety and traffic concerns
Mike McKinley of the Apopka police department did not oppose the annexation or the vacation but repeatedly cautioned about capacity and safety on Poncan Road. “I appreciate your effort so far, but I think the developer needs to continue to work with the city and figure out some way to improve that road,” McKinley said, adding that existing pavement edge failures and potholes create public‑safety hazards. He warned the development will “probably double the traffic to that road when this development is done.”

Classen said the applicant has discussed right‑of‑way dedications with county staff and will dedicate a 30‑foot strip on both sides of the roadway — increasing a current 60‑foot right‑of‑way to 120 feet — and is coordinating on trail alignments and turn‑lane improvements. He said the design team is performing several traffic analyses at key intersections near Vic and Poncan to identify specific mitigation the county will require.

City engineering and planning staff stressed coordination with Orange County because Poncan is a county road and the county will set required improvements. City Engineer Vladimir Simonovsky said the city will continue to participate in county meetings and said the applicant expressed willingness to make improvements that the county ultimately requires.

Future land use, density and housing types
The applicant also requested small‑scale future land‑use amendments to match the annexed parcels to adjacent city designations and to establish two roughly five‑acre commercial nodes. Classen said the goal is to limit commercial entitlement rights and allow “neighborhood‑type commercial uses” on those small parcels.

Committee members pressed the applicant about housing types and density. One DRC member said the surrounding area is primarily single‑family and asked how townhomes or condominium units would fit. Classen replied the current proposal would restrict apartments and high‑density uses and instead allow limited townhomes in two internal locations to provide a transition to surrounding single‑family lots: “We're doing townhomes, but they're only interior to the development. So our proposed plan is there's only 2 areas where we're looking to do townhomes.” He added the plan includes a 25‑foot buffer around the perimeter to match lot sizes at property lines.

Planning staff clarified the city’s comprehensive plan limits about where densities can rise, noting some entitlement rights already exist and that the city will review the project’s planned development (PD) to finalize permitted uses and improvement conditions.

Next steps and decisions
No formal vote was taken in DRC. Staff and the applicant agreed to combine review of the annexation, right‑of‑way vacation and future land‑use amendments as the project advances. City staff indicated remaining items — traffic mitigation details, right‑of‑way maintenance agreements for vacated strips, and PD conditions restricting apartments — would be finalized during subsequent reviews and public hearings. Classen said the PD would include a condition requiring an HOA to perform perpetual maintenance of a remaining 20‑foot strip adjacent to the right of way.

Ending note: DRC members asked to remain involved in county conversations on Poncan Road so the city’s engineering and traffic concerns are represented before the county finalizes roadway requirements.","At the June 18 Apopka Development Review Committee meeting, developers described plans to annex about 40 acres of Palucci Acres into the city from Orange County, combine the annexation with a right‑of‑way vacation and future land‑use amendments, and officials raised safety and capacity concerns for Poncan Road.","actionData","errors"]

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