Planning & Land Development Regulation Board I May 20, 2026

The City of Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board held a meeting on May 20, 2026, to consider a future land use map amendment and a master plan development (MPD) amendment for the Lake View Estates project, a 280-acre site formerly a golf course. The key procurement-related discussion involved changing approximately 20 acres of Track 9 from green belt to mixed use, allowing increased commercial development intensity but capping residential density to existing levels through a site-specific limiting policy. The applicant also proposed conveying Track 8 as a future city park site to the city at no cost, though park improvements would require separate city funding. The board discussed impacts on residential entitlements, traffic, environmental concerns, and community input. Public comments expressed significant opposition, citing concerns about environmental impact, view protection zones, infrastructure capacity, and community character. The board voted 5-1 to recommend approval of the future land use map amendment with the limiting policy and voted to deny the MPD amendment based on public interest and land development code inconsistencies. Additionally, the board passed a motion recommending the city council establish a policy prohibiting campaigning within city hall. These recommendations will proceed to the city council for final decisions.