By Shelly Godefrin
News Chief staff
Published: Tuesday, January 27, =
2009
at 4:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 8:22 a.m.
WINTER HAVEN - A parcel located just north of the proposed CSX
Integrated Logistics Center received a new zoning classification by the Win=
ter
Haven City Commission Monday night.
The property is located on the southwest corner of Eloise Loop-Eagle
Lake Loop Road and Pollard Road.
Jack M. Berry Inc., the petitioner, requested the zoning change to t=
he
property, which is currently comprised of citrus groves and trailer storage=
.
The most intense property development would result in 650 multi-fami=
ly
residential units.
Property access is from Eagle Lake Loop Road and Pollard Road.
The proposed site development will have some impacts on area schools=
.
Development of up to 650 multi-family units may generate 86 elementa=
ry
school students, 46 middle school students and 48 high school students.
The developer will have to meet school concurrency standards when the
building permits are issued.
The Winter Haven Planning Commission unanimously approved the new zo=
ning
classification at its Dec. 2 meeting though two people spoke against having
apartments in the area and one submitted a petition signed by 88 area resid=
ents
opposing the zoning request.
In other business, a resolution for final plat approval of Havendale
Shoppes and Offices was unanimously passed by the commission.
The 5.4 acre development is located on the north side of Havendale
Boulevard, approximately 350 feet east of 15th Court, N.W.
The property currently consists of the Social Security Administration
building and vacant land.
The Spring Haven Retirement Community is to the north and east of the
property site. Retail outlets are to the south and west.
The proposed Havendale Shoppes and Offices will contain four building
lots and two tracts containing the private roadway and stormwater retention=
.