Planning staff: Osteen Burrow Pit applicants withdraw special exception and variance filings

Steve Shams of the Planning Department told commissioners that applicants for two previous cases related to the Osteen Burrow Pit — a special exception and a variance — have withdrawn their applications and will not be returning for the February hearing date. Shams said the applicants have pivoted to a different approach; he added they "may be reapplying" in the future.

Commissioners asked whether rescinding the applications changed the applicants’ rights to proceed by right after the special-exception matters were withdrawn. Planning staff responded that the withdrawal did not convert the proposal to a by-right entitlement and that the applicants are exploring an alternate path.

Shams identified the location as off Colony Road with a parcel reference of 415 in the record. No further details on timing, project scope, or any pending permits were provided during the meeting.

The commission did not take formal action on the announcement; staff will notify the commission if new filings are submitted.