From Staff Reports
In Summary:
The April 15 Development Review Committee agenda includes major development proposals such as a 363-unit apartment project and a commercial fuel station along Kelly Park Road. A special exception request for a 120-foot telecommunications tower, along with multiple construction site plans, will also be reviewed. In addition, the committee will examine detailed plans for several upcoming events, including the Art and Foliage Festival, Tailgate N’ Tunes, and public safety and community events.
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The Apopka Development Review Committee will review a mix of major development proposals, infrastructure requests, and detailed special event plans at its April 15 meeting, including a 120-foot telecommunications tower and a 363-unit multifamily project.
Related: City Council approves funding agreement for Kelly Park Interchange.
The meeting is scheduled for 9 am at Apopka City Hall.
Among the most significant items is The Ridge PD Parcel 3, a proposed 363-unit multifamily development along Boy Scout Road. The project represents continued residential expansion in northwest Apopka, an area that has seen steady growth tied to nearby infrastructure and employment centers.
Also on the agenda is the Wyld Oaks commercial project, a 1.24-acre convenience store and retail development along West Kelly Park Road. The proposal includes a 6,300-square-foot multi-tenant building and 16 fuel pumps and is returning for a second review.
A separate special exception request seeks approval for a 120-foot stealth telecommunications tower in the Wyld Oaks area, part of ongoing efforts to expand wireless infrastructure in the city.
Two construction site plans tied to previously approved developments will also be reviewed:
- Logistics 429 at Apopka Ridge (Buildings 400, 500, and 600), part of a larger industrial development along Jack Junction Way
- Phase 4 of the Apopka Northwest Recreation Complex, which will add six new soccer fields in multiple phases
These projects reflect the continued buildout of both employment corridors and recreational amenities in Apopka.
The agenda packet provides extensive details on several upcoming events, highlighting logistics, attendance expectations, and site layouts.
The Apopka Art and Foliage Festival, scheduled for April 25–26 at Kit Land Nelson Park, is expected to draw approximately 3,000 attendees and feature more than 100 vendors, live entertainment, student performances, and arts-and-crafts exhibits. Road closures are planned around Park Avenue and nearby streets to accommodate the event.
The Apopka Florist grand opening, set for May 3, will include a ribbon-cutting, music, and a tent setup in the Wekiva Riverwalk Plaza parking lot, with organizers noting space constraints and coordination with nearby businesses.
The Apopka Police Department’s Personal Safety Day, scheduled for May 9 at Kit Land Nelson Park, is expected to be a smaller event with about 35 attendees, focusing on public self-defense instruction.
A larger APD Shred Event is planned for June 6 at Edwards Field, with an anticipated attendance of around 250 people for document shredding and recycling services.
Also on June 6, Tailgate N’ Tunes at the Apopka Amphitheater is expected to draw approximately 1,000 attendees for live performances, food vendors, games, and raffles. The event will include alcohol sales and require additional approvals.
Later in the year, the Team Gina 5K is scheduled for October 31 at the amphitheater.
While the Development Review Committee does not issue final approvals, its review process plays a key role in shaping projects before they advance through the city’s formal approval pipeline.
The April 15 agenda reflects a familiar pattern in Apopka: continued residential and commercial growth paired with expanding community programming and infrastructure investments.
Key Points:
- 363-unit multifamily project proposed along Boy Scout Road
- Wyld Oaks commercial project includes retail space and 16 fuel pumps
- Special exception request for a 120-foot stealth telecom tower
- Multiple construction plans, including industrial buildings and new soccer fields
- Event reviews include festivals, a shred event, safety training, and a 1,000-person amphitheater event
