What did Polk County decide on "Braddock Road CPA future land use change (LDCPAS 2025-39)" on May 19, 2026?

Board of County Commissioners, May 19, 2026

Approves Braddock Road CPA future land use change (LDCPAS 2025-39), passed

May 19, 20262h 1m18,309 words

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What happened

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved a land purchase agreement (project EL-127-24) with La Cala LLC for approximately 225 acres along Camp Mack Road/Lake Rosalie under the Environmental Lands Program, not to exceed $2,996,250, on a unanimous vote.

Meeting key facts

Jurisdiction: Polk County, FL
Governing body: Final authority
Date: May 19, 2026
Decisions: 8 zoning decisions
Outcome: Approved, passed

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La Cala LLC Environmental Lands purchase (EL-127-24)

Approval of land purchase agreement between La Cala LLC and Polk County for ~225 acres (of ~305 contiguous acres) along the south side of Camp Mack Road including Lake Rosalie lakefront, at $13,250/acre totaling $2,981,250, plus $15,000 closing costs; total not to exceed $2,996,250. Owner retains ~80 acres on western portion. $1.3M Air Force REPI grant reimbursement; funds from Kissimmee Watershed Project account.

Price adjusted at closing if remaining acreage is less than 225 acres at $13,250/acre
hiring of American Government Services Corporation to close transaction

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Key Decisions (8)

Development Activity (6)

La Cala LLC Lake Rosalie conservation acquisition (EL-127-24)

Infrastructure

Chick-fil-A Supply cold storage facility

Industrial

Braddock Road Business Park Center site

Commercial

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Market Signals (5)

Commercial Demand

Substantial residential growth in Poinciana is driving new commercial interest,…

Commercial Demand

The ~$150M Chick-fil-A Supply cold storage facility at the Winter…

Housing Demand

Land near Lakeland Linder Airport is trending residential rather than…

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Staff · 4WitnessPublic · 7

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Public Hearing (LDCT-2026-4 Poinciana Commercial Activity Center Plan LDC Text Amendment)… plan amendment

Case 26-0825

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LDCPAS-2025-39 Braddock Road plan amendment

Case 26-0821

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Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2026-1 US 27 & Deer Creek INST CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider… plan amendment

Case 26-0823

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freeApprovedmoved by Bill Beasley

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Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2025-40 Poinciana Commercial NAC CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to… plan amendment

Case 26-0822

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LDCT-2026-1 Wahneta Main Street plan amendment

Case 26-0824

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LDCPAS-2026-11 Medulla Road plan amendment

Case 26-0837

No vote recorded

SET HEARING to consider a request to vacate portions of platted rights-of-way shown on… subdivision

Case 26-0808

No vote recorded

SET HEARING: (LDCT-2026-3 Recreational Use Easements) to amending Chapter 3, Conditional… conditional use permit

Case 26-0828

No vote recorded

More land-use items (2)

2 items with no recorded vote on this agenda

2025-38/DeNovo Highland Street conditional use permitCase 26-0830
No vote recorded
SET HEARING: (LDCU-2025-39/DeNovo - Thomas Fish Camp) conditional use permitCase 26-0831
No vote recorded

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