Agenda Item Name:
Title
A request for a variance to the Tuscawilla Scenic Road Ordinance
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Presenter:
Gerald L. Brewington, Sr. Planner (352-374-5249)
Description:
A request for a variance to the scenic road maximum weight limit requirements for County Road 25-A, otherwise known as Tuscawilla Road, with said variance extending 500 feet west from the intersection of Tuscawilla Road and US 441, to allow a maximum weight limit of 80,000 pounds (40 tons).
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board deny the requested petition for a variance to the Tuscawilla Scenic Road Ordinance to increase the maximum weight limit from 50,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds.
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Prior Board Motions:
Approval of Scenic Road Ordinance - April 27, 2021
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Background:
On April 27, 2021, the BoCC approved an ordinance designating Tuscawilla Road from US 441 to Cholokka Blvd. as a county scenic road. Amongst the provisions found in the resolution approving the ordinance is a weight limit on the road of 50,000 pounds (25 tons). The subject of this request is for a variance to the weight limit to allow 80,000 pound (40 ton) vehicles on the first 500 feet of Tuscawilla Road from the intersection of US 441.