Major Development Report – October 2025

Major Development Report – October 2025 The Town of Howey-in-the-Hills continues to experience steady residential and commercial growth. In support of transparency and informed community engagement, the Town publishes a Major Development Report that provides a summary of recent, ongoing, and proposed development activity across the municipality. Originally prepared by TMH Consulting, Inc. and updated by Parks Consulting Services in 2025, the report offers a detailed account of significant development projects, their approval status, and expected impacts on infrastructure, utilities, and community planning. Purpose of the Report The Major Development Report is intended to: - Inform residents, developers, and stakeholders about the status of approved and proposed projects. - Track development trends and highlight potential impacts on infrastructure and public services. - Ensure consistent alignment with the Town's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. - Support coordinated review and timely decision-making by Town officials and advisory boards. Contents of the October 2025 Report The October 2025 edition includes: Summary of Recently Completed Projects - Projects such as Venezia Townhomes and Talichet Phase 2 have added a combined 134 residential units to the Town's housing stock. Overview of Major Development Proposals - Projects are grouped into three categories: - Projects with zoning entitlements (e.g., Lake Hills, The Reserve/Hillside Groves, Watermark, Mission Rise) - Speculative projects with incomplete applications (e.g., Cedar Creek) - Inactive or lapsed projects requiring new applications (e.g., Thompson Grove, Westminster Parcel) Project Location Map - A full-color map on page 3 of the report shows the geographic distribution of active and proposed developments throughout the Town and surrounding area. Detailed Project Summaries - Each project includes a summary of its: - Location and zoning history - Number and types of residential units - Infrastructure and utility commitments - Status within the Town's Development Review Process Highlights of Notable Projects: - Lake Hills: Approved for up to 780 housing units, with over 570 age-restricted units currently in subdivision review. The commercial area includes a proposed grocery store, liquor store, and retail buildings. - The Reserve (Hillside Groves): Subdivision infrastructure for Phase 1 is underway, with a total of 638 units planned. - Watermark: Expanded to 290 units following a 2025 amendment to the development agreement. - Mission Rise: Includes 410 single-family lots and a planned multi-use recreational trail. - Whispering Heights: Approved for 156 homes and proposed as a gated community. Utility Planning and Service Agreements - Several developments—such as Drake Point and Cedar Creek—are in unincorporated Lake County but have entered into water and wastewater service agreements with the Town. Inactive Projects Requiring Resubmission - Projects like Thompson Grove and J-5 Equities have not progressed past early planning stages or have been withdrawn.