The Leesburg City Commission will revisit the Sunnyside Landing PUD, a development proposal previously rejected in 2022. A special magistrate recently recommended approval of the revised plan, which features fewer units and more open space.
Here’s a summary of the situation:
- Originally denied: The commission initially rejected the plan in March 2022 due to concerns about traffic, water supply, and density.
- Magistrate’s recommendation: A special magistrate reviewed the case and found the previous denial unreasonable, recommending approval for the revised plan.
- Revised plan: The new plan has been scaled down, reducing the number of units from 155 to 150 and removing an additional 18-acre tract. It also prioritizes open space by increasing buffer zones and distances between new homes and existing ones.
- Next steps: The commission must schedule a meeting to discuss the revised plan within 45 days, following Florida statute.
Additionally, Leesburg is seeing other development activity:
- Hanover expansion: Hanover seeks approval to add 530 homes to its existing Banning Ranch development.
- New neighborhoods: DIX developments plans two new communities, Huntington Oaks and Blake Ridge, offering single-family homes and twin villas.