2. BOA 2004 Application

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting · 2026-06-09 · agenda_item

A special exception is under review for a sand mine operation on approximately 243.97 acres across three parcels in Venus, Florida. The property owners, Hicoria I LLC and Hicoria II LLC, are requesting to extract natural materials. The proposed mining area covers about 170 acres, with an additional 10 to 15 acres for support facilities. Mining would use a closed-loop dredging system, meaning water is recirculated on-site. This project is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment, with a staff recommendation to deny. If approved, the project would involve site preparation, excavation, and potentially extensive water management systems. Future phases could include reclamation creating a large water feature, with potential for future low-density residential or recreational development. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should consider reaching out to the applicant and engineering firm early, before final site plans and permits are established, to explore potential opportunities in site clearing, grading, heavy equipment operation, material supply, and environmental services.

total acres

243.97 acres

miles west of US 27 N

0.27 miles

miles south of Archbold Road

1.76 miles

miles north of CR 731

5.22 miles

miles south of SR 70 E

3.49 miles

proposed excavation area

170 acres

office space, weighing stations, and stockpiling area

10 to 15 acres

groundwater levels

8.8 to 10.8 feet below ground surface

buffer from wetlands

200 feet

proposed increase in buffer

1,000 feet

commercial truck trips per day

40 to 60 trips

reclaimed water feature size

170 acres

mining operation completion time

20 to 50 years