To: Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Mayor, Orange County, Florida, Commissioner Edwards, Commissioner, Orange County, Florida, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner, Orange County, Florida, Commissioner Siplin, Commissioner, Orange County, Florida, Commi...

Reject Orange County, Florida, Land Use Map Amendment #2015-2-A-1-4 and Place Land in Permanent C...

We urge you to reject this land use map amendment and protect this undisturbed natural land as a permanent conservation preserve by way of public or private acquisition and placement into the Orange County Green Place program or private land conservation trust.

Why is this important?

Summary: Property owner/developer seeks amendment to Orange County Florida Comprehensive Plan to change Greenbelt and Wetland Conservation designations to Estate Home District permitting up to 140 homes on land currently approved for 12 single-family homes. As one of the last remaining undisturbed natural areas in western Orange County, Florida, this land is a key segment of a regional wildlife corridor and provides critical diverse habitat for native and migrating wildlife including species of conservation concern, threatened and endangered status including Florida Black Bear and American Bald Eagles. The best use of this land is as a permanent conservation preserve for the benefit of future generations and preservation of our unique natural Florida environment.