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Meeting Summary
The Lake County Planning and Zoning Board approved a conditional use permit for Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling to operate a 20-acre well drilling and repair facility on agricultural land at CR 439, south of CR 44A, with conditions limiting general hours to 8 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday (excluding emergencies). The board also approved a rezoning from Agriculture to Rural Residential R1 at 32600 Whitney Road for a future lot split, and approved amendments to the Haynes Creek Estates PUD reducing minimum home size from 1,500 to 1,200 square feet while adding road improvement requirements.
Key Decisions (4)
Amendment to Zoning Permit Affidavit Requirements (Section 141402)
Approved amendment requiring property owners to submit affidavit stating compliance with HOA architectural review requirements or restrictive covenants for zoning permit applications. Language amended to change 'have complied' to 'will comply' and separate developer-related provisions into distinct section.
Conditional Use Permit for Wiggins CR439 Well Drilling Facility
Approved conditional use permit for Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling on approximately 20.06 acres east of CR 439, south of CR 44A to allow utility service use for well drilling and repair facility. Phase 1 includes 9,399 sq ft warehouse/office and existing 3,978 sq ft barn. Phase 2 includes 9,815 sq ft flex space for generator sales/repair and agricultural support services. Maximum building height 35 feet. Applicant is Wiggins CR439 LLC represented by Dan Langley of Fishback Dominic law firm.
Rezoning at 32600 Whitney Road (Jones Property)
Approved rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (R1) on approximately 18.76 acres at 32600 Whitney Road in unincorporated Leesburg area to facilitate future minor lot split for single family residential dwelling. Property is within City of Leesburg's ISBA. Applicant will need subsequent variance for road frontage requirements.
Haynes Creek Estates PUD Amendment
Approved amendment to Planned Unit Development Ordinance 2023-36 for 46.43 acres south of Goose Creek Rd. and north of Eagle Point Court. Changes include: removing roof pitch minimum requirement, removing specific building materials and color requirements, removing requirement for architectural standards in HOA declarations, reducing minimum living area from 1,500 to 1,200 square feet, and adding transportation improvements.
Zoning Changes (1)
32600 Whitney Road, unincorporated Leesburg area
Jones (property owner)
Development Activity (3)
Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling Facility
Phase 1: 9,399 sq ft warehouse/office, existing 3,978 sq ft barn. Phase 2: 9,815 sq ft flex space. Maximum height 35 feet. 20.06 acres total, approximately 70% open space preserved. 5-10 employees anticipated.
Jones Property Minor Lot Split
18.76 acres rezoned from Agriculture to R1 to facilitate future minor lot split resulting in 1-acre parcel for single family residential dwelling
Haynes Creek Estates PUD
46.43 acres, minimum home size reduced from 1,500 to 1,200 sq ft, road improvements required on CR44 and Goose Creek Rd.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Developer seeking to reduce minimum home sizes from 1,500 to 1,200 sq ft in Haynes Creek Estates PUD suggests market demand for smaller, more affordable housing options.
Commercial Demand
Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling relocating from State Rd. 46/Round Lake Rd. area due to Mount Dora expansion pressure, indicating urban growth displacing rural commercial uses.
Infrastructure
Well drilling services described as essential for Lake County's approximately 200,867 unincorporated residents who rely solely on private wells, indicating significant rural infrastructure dependency.
Sentiment
Adjacent property owners expressed preference for commercial well drilling facility over potential residential subdivision development, suggesting rural landowners favor low-intensity commercial uses over housing density.