06.09.2026 BOA Agenda
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting · 2026-06-09 · 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.
Agenda items
- 1. BOA 2004 Staff Report - June 9, 2026
- 1. BOA 2012 Staff Report
- 1. Name of Property Owner: Application must be signed by the property owner. If more than one, all the owners must
- 1. The Departments, Divisions, and Agencies listed below provided comments
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- General Contractor
- Utilities (Sub)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 1. The Departments, Divisions, and Agencies listed below provided comments
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 1. The development will not materially endanger the public health or safety or
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 1. The entrance to the sand mine operation shall include a gate for entry and
- 1. There are special conditions and circumstances that exist, which are
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 10. A final development order/mining permit related to the purpose of the
- 10. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING - AUGUST 11, 2026
- 10. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING - AUGUST 11, 2026
- 10. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING - JUNE 9, 2026
- 11. Failure to comply with all conditions of approval or County, State, or Federal
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- 16. How is the requested variance the minimum action required to make possible the reasonable use of the land, building
- 17. How will the granting of the variance be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter and will not be
- 18. Are there appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this Chapter that could be made a part of the
- 19. Land Survey: A copy of a land survey by a Florida registered land surveyor is required for any variance request on size
- 2. BOA 2004 Application
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- 2. BOA 2012 Application
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 2. Name of Agent: Complete the Agent’s Affidavit (attached) from property owner, which must accompany application,
- 2. The development will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 2. The hours of operation for all mining activities, including equipment
- Mining & Extraction
- 2. The literal interpretation of the provisions of Chapter 12 would deprive the
- General Contractor
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 20. Map Properties Within 200 Feet: Submit a map that delineates the boundary of the proposed development site and
- 21. Owners or Agents Affidavit: An Owner’s and/or Agent’s Affidavit must be completed and submitted as part of all
- 22. List of Property Owners: List of all current property owners within 200 feet radius of property covered in the application,
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
- 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
- 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
- 3. Landscape buffering requirements for mining operations are regulated
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Mining & Extraction
- 3. Legal Description and Strap of Property Covered by Application: If subdivided: lot, block, complete name of
- 3. The development will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located.
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 3. The existing special conditions and circumstances listed above did not
- 4. A granting of the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 4. Approval of the sand mine operation shall be contingent upon the Applicant
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 4. Street Address of Property Covered by Application:
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Legal Services
- 4. The development will comply with all requirements of the Highlands County
- Mining & Extraction
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 5. All commercial truck traffic associated with the mining operation shall utilize
- 5. The Board of Adjustment shall prescribe a time limit within which the action
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 5. The requirements of Section 12.03.205.B.1 have been met by the applicant.
- 6. The Applicant shall maintain a minimum 1,000-foot buffer from the identified
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- 6. The requested variance, if granted, is the minimum variance necessary to
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 7. CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA
- 7. CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA
- 7. CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA
- 7. Mining operations shall be conducted utilizing a closed- loop dredging
- Mining & Extraction
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Waste Management
- 7. The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- 8. Prior to commencement of any mining activities, the Applicant shall comply
- Mining & Extraction
- Utilities (Sub)
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Waste Management
- 9. BOARD MEMBERS
- 9. The Applicant shall obtain all permits required by the County, State and
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- A. BOA 2002 - MICHAEL AND LEONARD CALLAHAN, C/O SARAH MAIER,
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- A. BOA 2004 - HICORIA SAND MINE
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- A. BOA 2004 - HICORIA SAND MINE
- Mining & Extraction
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Building & Industrial Supply
- A. BOA 2012 - YSHETTA HOLDEN, C/O SARAH MAIER, DEWBERRY
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- A. BOA 2012 - YSHETTA HOLDEN, C/O SARAH MAIER, DEWBERRY
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- B. BOA 2007 - ANN BROOKS
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Pest Control
- Waste Management
- Construction (Other)
- B. The literal interpretation of the provisions of Chapter 12 would deprive the applicant of the rights commonly enjoyed
- C. BOA 2009 - JOHN AUSTIN MULDOON C/O MEGAN ROSSI
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- C. The existing special conditions and circumstances listed in 15.A. above did not result from any previous actions on
- D. BOA 2010 - GUY AND MARY STANLEY
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- D. How a granting of the variance requested will not confer upon me any special privilege that is denied by this Chapter
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