Miami-Dade BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning, February 19, 2026
Votes on GL Homes Calusa Development - 540 Single-Family Homes, Unanimous voice vote to defer
What happened
The Miami-Dade BCC deferred a major zoning application for GL Homes' proposed 540-home development at the former Calusa Golf Course (Z2021000031) to March 19, 2026, after extensive public testimony revealed ongoing disputes over rookery protection buffers and traffic impacts.
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County, FL
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, Unanimous voice vote to defer
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsItem 3C Deferral
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 5
GL Homes Calusa Development - 540 Single-Family Homes
Application Z2021000031 for Kendall Associates/9800 Colusa Club Drive LLC to develop 540 single-family homes on 169 acres of former Calusa Golf Course. Received 3,894 protests and 646 waivers of support. Deferred to allow applicant to negotiate further concessions with objectors regarding rookery buffer distances (330 feet requested vs 100 feet proposed), traffic study completion for Calusa Club Drive, and potential park/preserve dedication.
- Applicant urged to meet with objectors before next hearing; no additional public comment will be taken at March 19 meeting unless application changes
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Miami-Dade BCC deferred a major zoning application for GL Homes' proposed 540-home development at the former Calusa Golf Course (Z2021000031) to March 19, 2026, after extensive public testimony revealed ongoing disputes over rookery protection buffers and traffic impacts.
Key Decisions (5)
GL Homes Calusa Development - 540 Single-Family Homes
SIP Development CDMP Amendment - SW 137th Avenue
SIP Development Zoning - Z2025000128
Withdrawal of Items 381 and 882
Item 3C Deferral
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (2)
Calusa Golf Course Redevelopment
Residential
SIP Development
Residential
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Multiple speakers cited severe housing shortage in Miami-Dade County, with…
Housing Demand
GL Homes representative stated CDMP allows up to 1,008 homes…
Commercial Demand
Real estate broker testified that quality residential communities create ripple…
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