7. 2026-6-RSS

Commission Committee Meeting · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

Santa Rosa County is reviewing a proposal to change the zoning and future land use for approximately 40 acres located at 4351 Berryhill Road in Pace. The property is currently zoned AGRR (Rural Residential Agriculture) and has an AGRR Future Land Use designation. The proposal seeks to rezone the land to TC-1 (Town Center Core) and change the Future Land Use to MRC (Mixed Residential/Commercial). This item is currently under review, with the Zoning Board recommending approval. The project involves acquiring land for future road improvements to Berryhill Road, including stormwater management. This will require approximately 10 acres for a future stormwater pond and at least one smaller pond. The rezoning aims to allow for commercial development to help recoup taxpayer investment in the property and road expansion. Potential work includes site clearing, grading, stormwater system installation, utility work, and potentially road construction, followed by commercial building construction. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project scope as plans develop, before bids and permits are finalized.

Area Size

40 +/- acres

stormwater pond

10 acres

appraised value

2.9 million

negotiated price

2.7 million

purchase price

2.7 or 10 acres for $5 million