BCC Land Use Meeting April 23, 2026

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners held a Land Use Meeting on April 23, 2026, focusing extensively on development projects and associated infrastructure concerns. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a Local Development Agreement (LDA 2402) for Crosswind Ranch, which involves developer commitments to design, permit, and construct infrastructure improvements, including roadway expansions and sewer capacity enhancements. The board also considered rezoning and development plans for several projects, such as a commercial development at State Road 64 and Uline Road, a residential infill project (Cheyenne Preserve Phase Two), and a large residential development (York) involving 733 single-family units. The York project included a credit agreement for the developer to construct a segment of Mulholland Road in exchange for impact fee credits, potentially accelerating infrastructure improvements. Public comments and commissioner deliberations heavily emphasized concerns about traffic congestion, road capacity (notably Rye Road and Waterline Road), stormwater management, sewer capacity, and environmental impacts such as wetland preservation and gopher tortoise relocation. The board voted unanimously to approve the Crosswind Ranch LDA and the Cheyenne Preserve Phase Two rezoning, while denying the York residential development due to infrastructure and concurrency concerns. The meeting also addressed comprehensive plan amendments related to commercial square footage increases and land use changes. Overall, the meeting highlighted the county's efforts to balance development approvals with infrastructure capacity and environmental stewardship, including negotiated developer contributions to capital improvement projects.