Polk County Planning Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
March 06, 2024 Regular Planning Meeting  
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.  
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order  
at 8:50 a.m. by the acting Chair, David Dalton, on Wednesday, Wednesday, March 6,  
2024, in the County Commission Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance  
were the following members: Michael Schmidt, Linda Schultz, Tommy Addison, and  
Brooke Agnini. Also, present were Elizabeth Voss, Deputy County Attorney, Erik  
Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Amy Little, Aleya Inglima, Mark Bennett, and Ian Nance of  
Land Development, and Angela Kaufman and Margo White, recording secretaries.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, announced cases LDPD-2023-23 has been continued  
to April 3rd Planning Commission hearing and LDCU-2023-19 has been withdrawn.  
LDCPAS-2023-24 has been continued to May. LDWA-2023-74 has been continued to  
the April 3, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Cases LDCPAL-2023-13 and  
LDCT-2023-24 was moved on the agenda number two and three on the agenda.  
LDCD-2023-10 was heard at the previous meeting will be heard as the first case.  
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may  
be heard 9:00 a.m.  
Minutes: The Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by  
the Chair, Rennie Heath, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in the County Commission  
Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following members:  
Michael Schmidt, David Dalton, Linda Schultz, Tommy Addison, and Brooke Agnini.  
Also, present were Elizabeth Voss, Deputy County Attorney, Erik Peterson, Chanda  
Bennett, Amy Little, Malissa Celestine, Mark Bennett, Aleya Inglima, Robert Bolton,  
and Ian Nance of Land Development, and Angela Kaufman and Margo White,  
recording secretaries.  
Roll Call / Attendance  
Chair Rennie Heath, Secretary David Dalton, Brooke Agnini,  
Tommy Addison, Linda Schultz, and Mike Schmidt  
Present  
Angelic Sims, Mike Hickman, and Vice Chair Robert Beltran  
Excused  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approve Minutes  
Approve Minutes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
SECONDER:  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
AYE:  
Excused:  
February 2024 Minutes  
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning  
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.  
1) Reorder Agenda  
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be  
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.  
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.  
Minutes: Ian Nance, Land Development, announced cases LDPD-2023-23 has been  
continued to April and LDCU-2023-19 has been withdrawn. LDCPAS-2023-24 has  
been continued to May. LDWA-2023-74 has been continued to the April 3, 2024,  
Planning Commission hearing. Cases LDCPAL-2023-13 and LDCT-2023-24 was  
moved on the agenda number two and three on the agenda. LDCD-2023-10 will be  
reheard from the February hearing.  
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning Commission, the  
Commission may reorder the Agenda.  
1) Reorder Agenda  
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be called if  
the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.  
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
LDCU-2023-19 (Mine & Mill Road Aggregate CU) - Withdrawn  
LDPD-2023-23 (North US 98 PD) - Continued to April  
LDCPAS-2023-24 (US 98 Commercial CPA) - Continued to May  
LDWA-2023-74 (Hatchineha Road Access Waiver) - continued to April 3, 2024  
7.  
Explanation of General Procedures  
Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses  
Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
Staff Resumes  
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings  
Agenda Item  
Old Business  
1.  
LDCD-2023-10 (Lunn Road Sub-District Change)  
Minutes: An ordinance Of the Polk County Board Of County Commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCD-2023-10, an amendment to the Polk County Land Development  
Code Sub-District Map (Ordinance 01-69), as amended, amending the Sub-District  
Map to change 2.71 +/- acres from Residential Low-1 (RL-1) To Residential Low-3  
(RL-3), located east of Sweet Bay Drive, south of Pipkin Road, west of Lunn Road,  
north of Sophia Place, south of the City Of Lakeland, in Section 10, Township 29 and  
Range 23, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 66 mailers sent to  
area property owners on January 18, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on  
January 21, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger on  
January 22, 2024. No responses were received from the public.  
Amy Little, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
William Tower, applicant, agrees with staff’s recommendation and spoke briefly  
regarding the request.  
Mike Schmidt asked how many units will be built.  
William Tower responded stated this would be single-family residences.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
1. LDCD-2023-10 (Lunn Road Sub-District Change) - Recommendation of approval will  
be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on March 19, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
New Business  
11. LDCPAL-2023-13 (Septic to Sewer Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
Land Development Code amendment LDCT-2023-24, amending Ordinance No. 00-09,  
as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code, amending Chapter 5, Chapter  
6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, and Chapter 10, To add the Nutrient Restoration Plan Overlay  
and restrictions of septic tanks, and add definitions; providing for severability; and  
providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal  
advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger on February 20, 2024. No  
responses were received from the public.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
This is a county-initiated request.  
This case is presented along with LDCT-2023-24.  
11. LDCPAL-2023-13 (Septic to Sewer Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment) -  
Recommendation of approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners  
on April 16, 2024, for the First Reading and June 18, 2024, for the Second Reading.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, and Schultz  
Schmidt  
NAY:  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
12.  
LDCT-2023-24 (Septic to Sewer)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
Land Development Code amendment LDCT-2023-24, amending Ordinance No. 00-09,  
as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code, amending Chapter 5, Chapter  
6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, and Chapter 10, To add the Nutrient Restoration Plan Overlay  
and restrictions of septic tanks, and add definitions; providing for severability; and  
providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal  
advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger on February 20, 2024. No  
responses were received from the public.  
Aleya Inglima, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Lisa Kelly of Dewberry spoke and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the  
remediation plans of this proposal.  
Tommy Addison asked staff if the property owner has a choice.  
Chanda Bennett stated this is a state mandate.  
Michael Schmidt asked if the city of Lakeland was required to participate in this or is  
this just for Polk County.  
Chanda Bennett stated each utility service provider will need to participate.  
Michael Schmidt asked if the impact fees will increase for utilities.  
Chanda Bennett stated she did not believe so but could not know for certain. She  
spoke about grant funding.  
Michael Schmidt asked about enhanced septic systems.  
Chanda Bennett stated the Health Department had already been implanting that for  
over a year.  
Michael Schmidt stated there are old existing septic systems. He commented that  
there are residents that prefer to use their own private septic and wells.  
Chanda Bennett stated the Health Department already has existing requirements if an  
existing septic system fails and there are utility services, they require the resident to  
connect to the utility.  
Michael Schmidt asked if Polk County will have to provide sewer services for the entire  
regions.  
Chanda Bennett stated that a feasibility analysis would need to be completed.  
Tommy Addison clarified that this does not apply to residences on properties over one  
acre.  
Chanda Bennett confirmed.  
Michael Schmidt asked if the high-density subdivisions using septic systems would  
require the county to provide sewer services to these communities/  
Chanda Bennett stated that either they connect, establish an enhanced septic system,  
or they might not be able to develop.  
This is a county-initiated request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
Chad Brooker stated he is not located in one of these areas, but he has a septic  
system. He stated that he does not disagree with the environmental improvements that  
would incur resulting from this, but his concern is the cost for connection or upgrade of  
a system. He spoke about the impact fee to connect to the utilities.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
Lisa Kelly provided a rebuttal providing approximate costs to the property owner if the  
resident was required to connect to the utility service.  
Rennie Heath asked if there would be financial relief for the property owner if they were  
required to connect to the utility sewer.  
Chanda Bennett stated that this has always been a requirement by the Health  
Department if a septic system fails and there are existing utilities, the property owner  
would be required to connect if there were sewer utility services in proximity.  
Mike Schmidt asked about the cost differential of an enhanced septic system.  
Chanda Bennett explained that it might vary and that the Health Department already  
requires the connection if the septic system and the fees might vary.  
Tommy Addison stated that there are ways to modify existing systems.  
Mike Schmidt asked about the establishment and difference of the systems.  
Chanda Bennett stated she could not speak regarding the engineering of a septic  
system.  
Mike Schmidt stated he is attempting to understand the impact upon the citizens.  
Rennie Heath stated this is nothing new. There has been this requirement for a long  
time.  
Brooke Agnini asked what they are voting on.  
David Dalton clarified that this only applies if a residence has a septic system within  
one of the B map areas.  
Chanda Bennett explained what was being voted upon.  
Mike Schmidt stated he is not clear on what was being voted upon.  
Tommy Addison stated that we are voting on changing the Comprehensive Plan to  
comply with State Requirements.  
12. LDCT-2023-24 (Septic to Sewer) - Recommendation of approval will be forwarded  
to the Board of County Commissioners on April 16, 2024, for the First Reading and  
June 18, 2024, for the Second Reading.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, and Schultz  
Schmidt  
NAY:  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
2.  
LDCD-2023-14 (Drane Field and Hamilton District Change)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCD-2023-14, an amendment to the Polk County Land Development  
Code Sub-District Map (Ordinance 01-69), as amended; amending the Sub-District  
Map to change 29+/- acres from Business Park Center-1 (BPC-1) to Business Park  
Center-2 (BPC-2), located on the southwest corner of Drane Field Road and Hamilton  
Road, east of County Line Road, north of Medulla Road, west of the city of Lakeland in  
Section 6, Township 29, Range 23; providing for severability; and providing for an  
effective date.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 15 mailers sent to  
area property owners on February 15, 2024, six (6) signs were posted on the property  
on February 16, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger  
on February 20, 2024. No responses were received from the public.  
Erik Peterson, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Tommy Addison stated that a previous property in this area was not allowed to go to  
BPC-2.  
Erik Peterson provided an explanation why this occurred.  
Kate Banner, applicant, agrees with staff’s recommendation and spoke briefly  
regarding the request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response received.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
2.LDCD-2023-14 (Drane Field and Hamilton District Change) - Recommendation of  
approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on March 19, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
Excused:  
Abstain:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Schultz  
3.  
LDCU-2023-59 (Darlin Loop Road MH CU)  
Minutes: Niang Sang Cing, applicant and property owner is requesting a Conditional  
Use (CU) approval for a mobile home to be located in a subdivision where fewer than  
50% of developed lots have mobile homes on 9.02 +/- acres in Agriculture Residential  
Rural (A/RR) in Southeast Selected Area Plan (SAP), and Rural Development Area  
(RDA). The subject property is located east of Darlin Loop Road, west of Muncie Road,  
north of Scenic Highway, south of Lake Wales in Section 19, Township 30, Range 28.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 26 mailers sent to  
area property owners on February 15, 2024, two (2) signs were posted on the property  
on February 16, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger  
on February 20, 2024. Three (3) responses in opposition were received.  
Aleya Inglima, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Rennie Heath asked about the 50% rule.  
Aleya Inglima, Land Development, provided an explanation.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, provided a further explanation regarding administrative  
determination.  
Elizabeth Voss stated explained that Chapter 303 of the Land Development Code  
states the requirements for compatibility.  
David Dalton asked about the size of the property.  
Ian Nance stated that if it wasn’t in a plat, it could be approved administratively.  
Applicant was not in attendance.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
Luke Claremont owns parcels near or on Darlin Loop Road. He stated that he has  
already provided opposition in writing. He opposes the request he feels that a mobile  
home is not a conforming structure and that the staff summary is incorrect.  
Dave Crumbly spoke in opposition stating they selectively chose to buy a property  
which happens to be near this proposed case, and he states that most other homes  
are brick and mortar homes. He states that his home is under construction and the  
staff did not recognize the existence of his home that was under construction when this  
case was being considered.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
Since the applicant was not in attendance to explain their request or provide a rebuttal  
to the opposition, the board voted 6/0 to table to case to the end of the hearing to allow  
for the applicant to arrive.  
Later, the commission was informed that the applicant would not be attending today’s  
hearing. The commission voted to continue the hearing of this case to the April 3,  
2024, Planning Commission hearing.  
3. LDCU-2023-59 (Darlin Loop Road MH CU) - Continued to April 3, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
CONTINUED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
4.  
LDCU-2023-65 (US HWY 17 92 North Monopole Tower)  
Minutes: Mary Solik of Doty Solik Law, applicant, Duke Energy Florida Inc., property  
owner, is requesting a Conditional Use (CU) approval for a 195-foot monopole  
communication tower on 7.49 +/- acres in Residential Medium-X (RMX), Ronald  
Reagan Parkway Selected Area Plan (SAP) and Transit Supportive Development Area  
(TSDA). The subject property is located at 6429 US Highway 17 92 North, south of  
Osceola Polk Line Road, north of Ronald Reagan Parkway, east of Old Kissimmee  
Road, west of the Osceola County line, north of Davenport in Section 12, Township 26,  
Range 27.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 15 mailers sent to  
area property owners on February 18, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property  
on February 20, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger  
on February 20, 2024. No responses were received.  
A motion to expedite was made by Tommy Addison and seconded by Linda Schultz. It  
was approved unanimously.  
Malissa Celestine, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Mary Solik, applicant, spoke about the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
4. LDCU-2023-65 (US HWY 17 92 North Monopole Tower) - Conditional Approval.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
5.  
LDPD-2022-15-M1 (Jemma Estates PD Mod)  
Minutes: Sarah Case of Next Level Planning & Permitting, applicant, Bright Future  
Retirement Fund LLC, property owner, is requesting modification to LDPD-2022-15 to  
revise the development from two triplexes and two single family units to eight duplexes  
on 1.52 +/- acres in Residential Medium (RM) and Urban Growth Area (UGA). The  
subject property is located west of Cedarcrest Blvd, north of Mann Road, south of Duff  
Road, and east of Green Road, near the city of Lakeland in Section 14, Township 27,  
Range 23.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 57 mailers sent to  
area property owners on February 15, 2024, two (2) signs were posted on the property  
on February 9, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger  
on February 20, 2024. No responses were received.  
Aleya Inglima, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Chad Brooker, applicant, agrees with staff’s recommendation and spoke regarding the  
case.  
Mike Schmidt asked the location of the nearest duplexes.  
Chad Brooker stated he was not certain, but he thought they were about a half a mile  
away.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
5. LDPD-2022-15-M1 (Jemma Estates PD Mod) - Conditional Approval.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Linda Schultz  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
6.  
LDPD-2018-46-M1 (US 27 RACX PD Modification)  
Minutes: Lauren Korn of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, and Reed, P.A.,  
applicant, CVAD Phase I LLC, property owner, is requesting a modification to the  
Conditions of Approval for LDPD-2018-46-M1 to remove the limitations of commercial  
square-footage onsite on 6.2 +/- acres in Regional Activity Center-X (RACX), North US  
27 Selected Area Plan (SAP), Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), and  
Transit Corridor Overlay (TCCO). The subject property is located on the east side of  
US Highway 27, south of US Highway 192, north of Polo Park East Boulevard, west of  
the Osceola County line in Section 01, Township 25, and Range 26.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 35 mailers sent to  
area property owners on February 15, 2024, two (2) signs were posted on the property  
on February 9, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger  
on February 20, 2024. One (1) response in opposition was received.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, provided a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Logan Opshal, applicant, agrees with staff’s recommendation and spoke regarding the  
request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
6. LDPD-2018-46-M1 (US 27 RACX PD Modification) - Conditional Approval.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
8.  
LDCPAL-2023-11 (US 27 ECX NR SAP)  
Minutes: An Ordinance of the Polk county board of county commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCPAL-2023-11, an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive  
Plan, Ordinance 92-36, as amended, to change the Future Land Use designation from  
Professional Institutional-X (PIX) to Employment Center-X (ECX) in the North Ridge  
Selected Area Plan (SAP), in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern and the  
Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) and amend Policy 2.131-Q4, M, c, (a) to  
delete the new driveway access prohibition to US 27. The subject site is located south  
of Holy Hill Grove Road 1, west of US 27, north of Sand Hill Road and east of FCD  
Grove Road and east and north of the City of Haines City and north of Davenport, in  
Section 30, Township 26, Range 30; providing for severability; and providing for an  
effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 57 mailers  
were sent to area property owners on February 15, 2024, six (6) signs were posted on  
the property on February 14, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the  
Lakeland Ledger on February 20, 2024. No responses were received from the public.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Rennie Heath asked about the outlined red portion of the property on the slide  
represented.  
Chanda Bennett provided an explanation.  
Robert Voldy, applicant, agrees with staff’s recommendation and spoke regarding the  
case.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
8. 24-0354 LDCPAL-2023-11 (US 27 ECX NR SAP) - Recommendation of approval will  
be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 7, 2024, and September  
3, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
David Dalton  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
Excused:  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
9.  
LDDRI-2023-3 (River Ranch DRI Map H Amendment)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCPAL-2023-12, an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive  
Plan, Ordinance 92-36, as amended, to change SECTION 2.132-D RURAL SPECIAL  
PROTECTION AREA (RURAL-SPA) by specifying the measurement of density in the  
Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RRX) and Conservation Core (COREX) Future Land  
Use Map designations in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern through  
modification of POLICY 2.132-D4 AND POLICY 2.132-D5; providing for severability;  
and providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal  
advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger on February 20, 2024. One (1)  
response in opposition was received from the public.  
Erik Peterson, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Tommy Addison asked about the staff report statement.  
Erik Peterson provided an explanation.  
This is a county-initiated request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
9. LDDRI-2023-3 (River Ranch DRI Map H Amendment) - Recommendation of  
approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on April 16, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
10.  
LDCPAL-2023-12 (Green Swamp Density Measurement)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCPAL-2023-12, an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive  
Plan, Ordinance 92-36, as amended, to change SECTION 2.132-D RURAL SPECIAL  
PROTECTION AREA (RURAL-SPA) by specifying the measurement of density in the  
Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RRX) and Conservation Core (COREX) Future Land  
Use Map designations in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern through  
modification of POLICY 2.132-D4 AND POLICY 2.132-D5; providing for severability;  
and providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal  
advertisement was published in the Lakeland Ledger on February 20, 2024. One (1)  
response in opposition was received from the public.  
Erik Peterson, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Tommy Addison asked about the staff report statement.  
Erik Peterson provided an explanation.  
This is a county-initiated request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
10. LDCPAL-2023-12 (Green Swamp Density Measurement) Recommendation of  
approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 7, 2024, and  
September 3, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
13.  
LDCT-2024-2 (Townhomes LDC Text Amendment)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
Land Development Code amendment LDCT-2024-2, amending Ordinance No. 00-09,  
as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code; amending Chapter 2 to clarify  
garage setbacks for townhouses; amending Chapter 3, Section 303, to clarify the  
approval process for multi-family developments in Residential Low land use districts;  
amending Chapter 4, Selected Area Plans, to make multi-family developments  
conditional uses in Residential Medium and Residential High land use districts and  
specifying development standards for multi-family townhomes; amending Chapter 8 to  
specify lot size requirements for residential uses; providing for severability; and  
providing for an effective date.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal advertisement  
was published in the Lakeland Ledger on February 20, 2024. No responses were  
received from the public.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
This is a County-initiated request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
13. LDCT-2024-2 (Townhomes LDC Text Amendment) - Recommendation of approval  
to the Board of County Commissioners on April 2, 2024, for the First Reading and April  
16, 2024, for the Second Reading.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Excused:  
Adjournment  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Schultz, and Schmidt  
Sims, Hickman, and Beltran  
Absent: