Commission Meeting Agenda Item

On September 10, 2018, Town Staff received a New Major Site Plan application and plans submitted by Benchmark Lady Lake 25 Associates, LLC, for the construction of a multi-tenant development proposing an 85,600 square-foot Retail Building with 428 parking spaces and four outparcels, on approximately 18.5 acres of land along Hwy 27/441, Fennell Blvd. and County Road 25, identified by Alternate Key 3305451. The property is zoned “HC” (Heavy Commercial) and the Future Land Use is RET-Commercial General – Retail Sales and Services; which allows for the proposed land uses and is compatible and consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

At this time, the applicant would like to follow up with a more detailed proposed elevation plan for the Shopping Plaza Retail Building. Each outparcel will apply for a separate site plan review, including landscaping provisions, signage, etc.

COMMERCIAL DESIGN STANDARDS

In accordance with the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 20, Section 20-3C).3).A)., new buildings should adopt and must closely follow one of the four recommended architectural styles: Frame Vernacular, Craftsman/Bungalow, Mediterranean, or Mission.  The applicant will incorporate elements of the Mediterranean Architectural style, which is in line and compatible with other adjacent developments such as Lady Lake Crossings and Village Crossroads Plaza.