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Highlands County
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06.09.2026 BOA Agenda
[97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 153 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid; case BOA 2004; BOA 2012] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment considered a special exception for a sand mine on approximately 243.97 acres across three parcels. The request involves extraction of natural materials, removing earth and topsoil, referencing Section 12.05.200.F.14 of the County Code. The board also considered a variance request for a 0.11-acre parcel to allow a 12.75-foot corner setback instead of the required 15 feet, to replace a damaged dwelling, referencing Sections 12.05.221.G and 12.02.104.315.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 153 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid
- Applicant:
- Hicoria Sand Mine; Yshetta Holden, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers
06.09.2026 BOA Agenda Packet
[97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus, Florida; case BOA 2004] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment considered a request for a special exception for a sand mine. The project involves three parcels totaling approximately 243.97 acres located at 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road in Venus. The applicant, Hicoria I LLC and Hicoria II LLC, requested to allow sand mining, involving extraction of natural materials and removal of earth and topsoil. The staff recommended denial, citing concerns about increased commercial truck traffic on local roadways, potential impacts to groundwater and surrounding habitats, incompatibility with the rural residential and agricultural character of the area, and potential injury to the value of adjoining properties. The Board of Adjustment's decision is not stated in this document excerpt. [153 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid, Florida; case BOA 2012] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a damaged dwelling. The project involves an approximate 0.11-acre parcel at 153 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid. The applicant, Yshetta Holden (c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers), requested a 2.25-foot variance to allow a 12.75-foot corner setback instead of the required 15 feet. The variance was needed to replace a damaged dwelling. The decision date is not explicitly stated for this item in the provided text, but it was listed on the June 9, 2026 agenda. [130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid, Florida; case BOA 2002] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance to replace a damaged dwelling. The project involved an approximate 0.11-acre parcel at 130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid. The applicant, Michael and Leonard Callahan (c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers), requested a 5.5-foot variance to allow a 19.5-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet. The variance was needed to replace a damaged dwelling due to property grade. No members of the public spoke for or against the request. The motion carried 6-1. [211 Lark Avenue, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2007] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to allow the raising, keeping, or maintaining of up to two caged hens. The project involved an approximate 0.23-acre parcel at 211 Lark Avenue, Sebring. The applicant, Ann Brooks, received five letters of objection and one petition from surrounding property owners, citing concerns about disease, vermin, pests, decreased property values, roosters, chicken excrement, and damage to property. One member of the audience spoke in favor, seeking clarification on coop demolition. The motion carried 7-0. [218 Rail Avenue, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2009] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for raising caged hens with reduced setbacks for the coop. The project involved an approximate 0.24-acre parcel at 218 Rail Avenue, Sebring. The applicant, John Austin Muldoon (c/o Megan Rossi), requested a special exception to allow up to two caged hens with a reduced setback of 12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line for the chicken coop. The agent stated the reduced setback was to preserve existing trees. One letter of objection was received. No members of the public spoke for or against the request. The motion carried 6-1. [1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2010] Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance to enclose an existing screen room. The project involved an approximate 0.36-acre parcel at 1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring. The applicant, Guy and Mary Stanley, requested a 7-foot variance to allow an 18-foot rear yard setback instead of the required 25 feet. One letter stated there would be no impact from the requested variance. No members of the public spoke for or against the request. The motion carried 7-0.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Recommended for denial by staff; final decision not stated.
- Address:
- 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus, Florida
- Applicant:
- Hicoria I LLC + Hicoria II LLC, c/o Cool and Cobb Engineering
05.12.2026 BOA Agenda
This document is an agenda for the Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on May 12, 2026. It lists four New Business items, each seeking a variance or special exception for residential property improvements. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is recorded in this agenda.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated in the agenda; this is a notice of a hearing.
- Address:
- Multiple addresses listed: 130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid; 211 Lark Avenue, Sebring; 218 Rail Avenue, Sebring; 1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring.
- Applicant:
- Multiple applicants listed: Michael and Leonard Callahan, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Ann Brooks; John Austin Muldoon, c/o Megan Rossi; Guy and Mary Stanley.
05.12.2026 BOA Agenda Packet
[4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W. Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid; case BOA 1999; BOA 2000; BOA 2003; BOA 2004; BOA 2005; BOA 2006] BOA 1999: Shawna and Rubin McCullors requested and were approved for variances to replace a damaged dwelling. The variances allowed a 3-foot side yard setback on the west instead of 7.5 feet, and a 2-foot side yard setback on the east instead of 7.5 feet. No public comment was received. BOA 2000: Henry and Agnes Walker requested and were approved for a variance to replace a damaged dwelling. The variance allowed a 6.5-foot rear yard setback of 18.5 feet instead of 25 feet. No public comment was received. BOA 2003: Amaral Homes LLC requested and was approved for a special exception to operate an existing dwelling as a model home. No public comment was received. BOA 2004: Hicoria Sand Mine requested a special exception for a sand mine. This was continued to June 9, 2026. 6 audience members spoke against the request, citing concerns about drainage, traffic, mine depth, wells, contamination, and cancer. BOA 2005: Rosalie Klein requested and was approved for a variance for a mobile home replacement. The variance allowed an 11.2-foot front yard setback instead of 25 feet. No public comment was received. BOA 2006: Lyle and Leah Wilson requested and were approved for a special exception to allow the construction of a guesthouse. No public comment was received. [130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid; case BOA 2002] BOA 2002: Michael and Leonard Callahan requested and were recommended for approval for a 5.5-foot variance to allow a 19.5-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet, to replace a damaged dwelling on an approximate 0.11-acre parcel. The property is a legal nonconforming lot of record. No public comment was stated. [211 Lark Avenue, Sebring; case BOA 2007] BOA 2007: Ann Brooks requested and was recommended for approval for a special exception to allow raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens. The structure housing the hens must be no less than 25 feet from all property lines. The applicant had a previous code enforcement violation for having one caged hen, and the rooster and one hen did not survive a dog attack. The applicant currently has no chickens. No public comment was stated. [218 Rail Avenue, Sebring; case BOA 2009] BOA 2009: John Austin Muldoon requested and was recommended for approval for a special exception to allow the raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens with a reduced setback of 12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line for the chicken coop. The applicant had a code enforcement violation for having one caged hen and a rooster, the rooster has since been rehomed. No public comment was stated. [1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring; case BOA 2010] BOA 2010: Guy and Mary Stanley requested and were recommended for approval for a 7-foot variance to allow an 18-foot rear yard setback instead of the required 25 feet, to enclose an existing screen room on an approximate 0.36-acre parcel. The property is a corner lot and the screen room was legally constructed under a previous ordinance allowing encroachment into the rear yard setback. The Spring Lake HOA has approved the request. No public comment was stated. [case BOA 2010/HCC] The Board of Adjustment is considering Variance BOA 2010/HCC on May 12, 2026. The applicant seeks a setback reduction variance to enclose an existing screen room within its current footprint. The property is zoned R-1 (Residential District) and the proposed use is Mixed Use (MU) Residential. All surrounding properties are also zoned R-1 with Single-Family Residential (SFR) use. The variance is considered the minimum necessary for reasonable use of the land and is in harmony with the neighborhood. The Spring Lake HOA has already approved the project. No public comment is stated. The Highlands County Building Department, Emergency Management, Natural Resources, Road & Bridge, Fire Rescue, Engineering, Code Enforcement, Avon Park Air Force Range, and Spring Lake Improvement District provided no comment. Staff finds the request consistent with Land Development Regulations. A building permit must be obtained within one year of variance approval, and construction completed within two years.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved; Approved; Approved; Continued; Approved; Approved
- Address:
- 4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W. Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid
- Applicant:
- Shawna and Rubin McCullors; Henry and Agnes Walker; Amaral Homes LLC; Hicoria Sand Mine; Rosalie Klein; Lyle & Leah Wilson
05.12.2026 BOA Minutes
[130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid, Florida; case BOA 2002] BOA 2002: Variance approved for a 5.5-foot front yard setback reduction from 25 feet to 19.5 feet to replace a damaged dwelling. One letter of concern received, no letters in favor. Motion carried 6-1. [211 Lark Avenue, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2007] BOA 2007: Special exception approved to allow raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens. Five letters of objection received, including a petition with five signatures. One member of the audience spoke in favor. Motion carried 7-0. [218 Rail Avenue, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2009] BOA 2009: Special exception approved to allow raising, keeping, or maintaining up to two caged hens with reduced setbacks for the chicken coop (12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line). One letter of objection received, no letters in favor. Motion carried 6-1. [1500 Duane Palmer Blvd, Sebring, Florida; case BOA 2010] BOA 2010: Variance approved for a 7-foot rear yard setback reduction from 25 feet to 18 feet to enclose an existing screen room. No letters of objection or favor received, one letter stating no impact. Motion carried 7-0.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-05-12
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- 130 E A Smith Ave, Lake Placid, Florida
- Applicant:
- MICHAEL AND LEONARD CALLAHAN, C/O SARAH MAIER, DEWBERRY ENGINEERS
04.14.2026 BOA Agenda
[4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 1224 CR 17 N, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid; case BOA 1999; BOA 2000; BOA 2001; BOA 2003; BOA 2004; BOA 2005; BOA 2006] BOA 1999: Shawna and Rubin McCullors seek variances for side yard setbacks at 4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring, to replace a damaged dwelling. BOA 2000: Henry and Agnes Walker seek a rear yard setback variance at 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid, to replace a damaged dwelling. BOA 2001: Brice & Patricia Hoppingarner seek a special exception for a guesthouse at 1224 CR 17 N, Lake Placid. BOA 2003: Amaral Homes LLC seeks a special exception for a model home at 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring. BOA 2004: Hicoria Sand Mine seeks a special exception for a sand mine operation on approximately 243.97 acres across three parcels in Venus. BOA 2005: Rosalie Klein seeks a front yard setback variance at 8 W Palm Circle, Lake Placid, for mobile home replacement. BOA 2006: Lyle & Leah Wilson seek a special exception for a guesthouse at 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 1224 CR 17 N, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid
- Applicant:
- Shawna and Rubin McCullors, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Henry and Agnes Walker, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Brice & Patricia Hoppingarner c/o Ken Leblanc; Amaral Homes LLC, c/o Roberta Phillips; Hicoria Sand Mine; Rosalie Klein, c/o Kerri Futrell; Lyle & Leah Wilson
04.14.2026 BOA Agenda Packet
[4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring, FL 33870; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852; 1224 CR 17 N, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W Palm Circle, Lake Placid, FL 33852; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid; case BOA 1999; BOA 2000; BOA 2001; BOA 2003; BOA 2004; BOA 2005; BOA 2006] BOA 1999: Shawna and Rubin McCullors requested and were recommended for approval for a variance to reduce the west side yard setback from 7.5 feet to 4.5 feet (3-foot variance) and the east side yard setback from 7.5 feet to 5.5 feet (2-foot variance) to replace a damaged dwelling on a 0.10-acre parcel. The property is a legally nonconforming lot of record with dimensions that limit buildable area. BOA 2000: Henry and Agnes Walker requested and were recommended for approval for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 18.5 feet (6.5-foot variance) to replace a damaged dwelling on a 0.20-acre parcel. The property is a legal lot with limited depth, making full compliance with current setback requirements difficult. BOA 2001: Brice & Patricia Hoppingarner requested a special exception to allow a guesthouse. BOA 2003: Amaral Homes LLC requested a special exception to allow a model home. BOA 2004: Hicoria Sand Mine requested a special exception to allow a sand mine. BOA 2005: Rosalie Klein requested and was recommended for approval for a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 11.2 feet (13.8-foot variance) for the replacement of a mobile home. BOA 2006: Lyle & Leah Wilson requested a special exception to allow a guesthouse.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval (BOA 1999, BOA 2000, BOA 2005); Not stated (BOA 2001, BOA 2003, BOA 2004, BOA 2006)
- Address:
- 4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring, FL 33870; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852; 1224 CR 17 N, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W Palm Circle, Lake Placid, FL 33852; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid
- Applicant:
- Shawna and Rubin McCullors, C/O Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Henry and Agnes Walker, C/O Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Brice & Patricia Hoppingarner C/O Ken Leblanc; Amaral Homes LLC, C/O Roberta Phillips; Hicoria Sand Mine; Rosalie Klein, C/O Kerri Futrell; Lyle & Leah Wilson
04.14.2026 BOA Minutes
[4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W. Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid; case BOA 1999; BOA 2000; BOA 2001; BOA 2003; BOA 2004; BOA 2005; BOA 2006] BOA 1999: Variance approved for a 3-foot side yard setback on the west and a 2-foot side yard setback on the east to replace a damaged dwelling. BOA 2000: Variance approved for a 6.5-foot rear yard setback to replace a damaged dwelling. BOA 2001: Application withdrawn. BOA 2003: Special exception approved to allow an existing dwelling to operate as a model home. BOA 2004: Special exception continued to June 9, 2026, for a sand mine. BOA 2005: Variance approved for a 13.8-foot front yard setback for the replacement of a mobile home. BOA 2006: Special exception approved to allow the construction of a guesthouse.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved; Approved; Withdrawn; Approved; Continued; Approved; Approved
- Address:
- 4712 Muriel Ave, Sebring; 108 Foxhunt Ave, Lake Placid; 7100 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard, Sebring; 97 Paul Road, 155 Paul Road, and 57 Hicoria Road, Venus; 8 W. Palm Circle, Lake Placid; 3252 Curlew Road, Lake Placid
- Applicant:
- Shawna and Rubin McCullors, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Henry and Agnes Walker, c/o Sarah Maier, Dewberry Engineers; Brice & Patricia Hoppingarner c/o Ken Leblanc; Amaral Homes LLC, c/o Roberta Phillips; Hicoria Sand Mine; Rosalie Klein, c/o Kerri Futrell; Lyle & Leah Wilson
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