Strategic Entitlement for a Successful Land Sale
Best Use Entitlements Secured for Aggressive Offers from Home Builders Background Dewar Nurseries, a third-generation, family-owned flower nursery, has been a staple in the Apopka, FL, community since 1963. Since its founding, the company has grown into one of the Top 20 Greenhouse Growers in the United States, operating with a commitment to both tradition and innovation. Over time, the surrounding area had grown significantly, with most of the nearby properties undergoing redevelopment. The family knew the time was right to sell and move their operations, but they wanted to maintain control over this process and maximize the property’s value.[...]
Narcoossee Corridor Build-To-Rent & Commercial Development
Narcoossee Corridor Build-To-Rent & Commercial Development Description: 198 Unit Build-To-Rent Community with 50,000 SF of Commercial at Signalized Intersection Project Details Market: Orlando MSA (Osceola County, FL) Project Type: Build-To-Rent & Commercial Role: Due Diligence / Entitlements & Governmental Approval / Project Management Background This property, a former family farm, was among the last large land parcels along the rapidly developing Narcoossee Road Corridor. Previous developers' offers failed to meet the seller's expectations, and proposed plans repeatedly stalled at the initial approval stage with local planning authorities. A portion of the land fell within a community-established overlay district, which imposed specific[...]
Lake County Master Planned Community
Lake County Master Planned Community Description: 166 AC Master Planned Community w/ Commercial, Multifamily, Build-To-Rent, Townhomes, and Single Family Project Details Market: Orlando MSA (Lake County, FL) Project Type: Master Development Role: Due Diligence / Entitlements & Governmental Approvals / Project Management Background Situated in one of Central Florida's fastest-growing counties, this property offered ample land and excellent transportation access, making it ideal for a master-planned community. Although the local jurisdiction had designated the area for future development, the recently approved comprehensive plan had yet to be utilized, especially on a project of this magnitude. The Challenge Create a land assemblage[...]
Altamonte Springs Infill Development
Altamonte Springs Infill Development Description: 22 Executive Single Family Lots On Infill Suburban Site Project Details Market: Orlando MSA (Seminole County, FL) Project Type: Single Family Residential Role: Due Diligence / Entitlements & Governmental Approvals / Project Management Background As one of the few remaining large, undeveloped parcels in Seminole County, this prime location attracted numerous interested parties over the years. However, the lack of known access to public wastewater restricted the allowable unit count, making development financially challenging. The Challenge Solve the wastewater access issue to create a unit count that would meet market demand The PLD Approach Through[...]
Osceola County Lakefront Development
Osceola County Lakefront Development Description: 72 Townhome Lots with 4 Lakefront Single Family Lots in St Cloud, FL Project Details Market: Orlando MSA (Osceola County, FL) Project Type: Single Family Residential Role: Due Diligence / Entitlements & Governmental Approvals / Project Management Background This lakefront property, located at a planned lighted intersection along one of Osceola County’s rapidly expanding corridors, had strong market demand for residential development. However, numerous environmental and site design challenges had previously hindered its progress. The Challenge The county-owned right-of-way leading to the site was previously recorded incorrectly. Wetlands along the waterfront faced ongoing disputes over[...]
Lake County Single Family Development
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,[...]
