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Proposed Zoning Change for WB Equestrian Center

Original title: WB EQUESTRIAN CENTER - REZONE & SSFLUA Project Number: 26-20000007 Project Description: Proposed SSFLUA from Suburban Estates to Public / Quasi-Public and Rezone from A-1 to PLI on 31.43 acres located on the west side of Lake Markham Rd, north of Markham Rd Project Manager: Chad Harvey (407) 665-7341 (charvey02@seminolecountyfl.gov) Parcel ID: 35-19-29-300-0120-0000+ BCC District: 5-Herr Applicant: Andrew Galo-Espinal (407) 665-5275 Consultant: Jay Klima (407) 478-8750

July 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The proposal seeks to reclassify 31.43 acres from 'Suburban Estates' to 'Public/Quasi-Public' and from '' to '' zoning, which would change the permitted uses for this property in Seminole County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Andrew Galo-Espinal

As the applicant, they are seeking the land use and zoning changes for the property.

Residents near Lake Markham Road

The proposed change in land use and zoning for the 31.43-acre site may alter the permitted activities and development density in their immediate vicinity.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 22, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a proposal to change the land-use designation and zoning for 31.43 acres on Lake Markham Road to accommodate the WB Equestrian Center. The project is currently under review by the Development Review Committee.

Key Facts

The project involves a Small Scale Future Land Use Amendment (SSFLUA) from 'Suburban Estates' to 'Public/Quasi-Public'.
The project involves a rezoning request from 'A-1' (Agricultural) to 'PLI' (Public Lands and Institutions).
The site covers 31.43 acres located on the west side of Lake Markham Road, north of Markham Road.
The project is identified by number 26-20000007.
The parcel ID for the site is 35-19-29-300-0120-0000+.
The project is located in BCC District 5, represented by Commissioner Herr.
The status of the file is 'Agenda Ready' with 'Comments Only' and no meeting currently scheduled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the proposed zoning change mean for the property?

The proposal seeks to change the land use to 'Public/Quasi-Public' and the zoning to '' (Public Lands and Institutions), which allows for different development standards than the current 'Suburban Estates' and '' (Agricultural) designations.

Is there a public meeting scheduled for this project?

No, the current status is 'Comments Only' with no meeting scheduled.

Why It Matters

The proposal seeks to reclassify 31.43 acres from 'Suburban Estates' to 'Public/Quasi-Public' and from '' to '' zoning, which would change the permitted uses for this property in Seminole County.

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Transition to Public/Quasi-Public Use

The application signals a shift from private agricultural/suburban use to a public-serving designation for a significant 31-acre tract.

WB Equestrian Center

Connected Entities

personChad Harvey“Project Manager for the Development Review Committee”Map →

personJay Klima“Consultant for the project”Map →

organizationSeminole County“Jurisdiction overseeing the project”Map →

personAndrew Galo-Espinal“Applicant for the project”Map →

Sources

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