Lake County Single Family Development plan with 65 lots and two open space areas

Lake County Single Family Development

Description: 76 Single Family Lots In Second Phase of Residential Development
Project Details
  • Market: Orlando MSA (Lake County, FL)
  • Project Type: Single Family Residential
  • Role: Due Diligence / Entitlements & Governmental Approvals

Background

This previously approved second-phase residential development remained stalled due to the municipality’s concerns about water runoff from the first phase, which was impacting surrounding neighbors, including the city’s Mayor.

The Challenge

  • Identify what was causing the site’s current water retention to fail before any further development could begin

The PLD Approach

  • Engaged retention pond experts who discovered that the underground drainage system, intended to channel water to a nearby lake, was failing due to improper installation.
  • Developed a new water retention plan that demonstrated to city staff and neighboring residents that there was ample capacity to support the second phase of development.

The Outcome

By thoroughly investigating the water retention issue, we secured full approval from the entire city council, including the neighboring Mayor.