are not required to make any improvements or proportionate share contributions for the
signalized intersection on 24th Avenue or the right-in/right-out intersection located at SE
24th Street. She explained that ARC was included in this study for background traffic,
but the other proposed developments were not included, as they were approved after this
property, and thus the Albright property would be background traffic to them. However,
they did projections for a loop road in the event everything was developed and the
recommendations would remain the same.
To note, SE 24th Street will be improved to City standards. She agrees with FDOT
regarding right-in/right-out intersections, which are safer for the public. She showed
several current right-in/right-out intersections around the City.
Mr. Roper commented the project is compatible with the surrounding uses. Furthermore,
the project is consistent with the comprehensive plan and Land Development Code as
demonstrated with competent substantial evidence. The benefits to the City include the
following: additional housing, road upgrades, proportionate share funds, 1,300 feet of
right-of-way, impact fees, utilities fees, and increased property taxes. In summary, City
staff and P&Z recommend approval.
City Attorney Batsel asked if Mr. Roper is requesting approval subject to the revisions
described earlier? Agreement is effective upon the rezoning approval. Mr. Roper
responded yes.
Eric Hayden, 2314 SE 19th Circle, spoke in opposition of the proposed request. He
expressed concerns the development will impact residents located at Woodland Villages.
He questioned why development impacts are evaluated individually and not together to
determine the true community impact. He suggested Council look at the community and
aggregate impact as a whole.
Michael Lay, 2309 SE 18th Circle, stated he is a resident of Woodland Villages and
spoke in opposition of the proposed request. He expressed concern the proposed
development project will impact traffic for residents in the community. According to the
National Press, traffic fatalities are up 17.5% from 2019. He requested Council remedy
the existing traffic problems on Maricamp Road, before approving new development
projects.
Jim Tingler, 2402 SE 23rd Place, stated he is a resident of Woodland Villages and spoke
in opposition of the proposed request. He expressed concern the development will
contribute to the 8:00 a.m. morning traffic. He suggested Council utilize the intersection
behind the Wawa to mitigate traffic. He anticipates the continued use of a
right-in/right-out intersection will cause problems in the future.
Debra Griffin, 2415 SE 23rd Street, spoke in opposition of the proposed request. She
expressed concern a right-in/right-out intersection will cause traffic accidents. She does
not feel it is feasible to put multi-family homes in the area, which will greatly contribute
to the existing traffic problems. She requested Council take into consideration the
residents in the community when evaluating the proposed development.