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Mediated Settlement Agreement With Raysor Ventures, LLC, Dated January 10, 2025, and Associated Resolution
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County Planning Department File Number H2427, Raysor Ventures, LLC applied to the County to rezone property from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(MF)/ Planned Development Project (Multifamily) with deviations.
On June 10, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(MF)/ Planned Development Project (Multifamily) with deviations and modified performance conditions.
On June 28, 2024, the Board of County Commission voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution denying the petitioner’s request for a Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to PDP(MF)/ Planned Development Project (Multifamily) with deviations and modified performance conditions.
On July 25, 2024, Raysor Ventures, LLC filed its Request for Relief under the Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act (“FLUEDRA”).
On December 19, 2024, Hernando County staff and Raysor Ventures, LLC attended mediation on the dispute and then prepared the Mediated Settlement Agreement.
On January 10, 2025, the Mediated Settlement Agreement was fully executed and is presented here for consideration by the Board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to approve this Mediated Settlement Agreement pursuant to Section 70.51 (17) of the Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
Should the proposed settlement agreement be approved, it is recommended that the Board authorize the Chairman’s signature on it and adopt the attached resolution thereby (1) resolving the legal challenge pursuant to Section 70.51, Florida Statutes and (2) approving Raysor Ventures, LLC Planning Department application H2427 with the additional conditions as outlined in the attached Mediated Settlement Agreement.