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LDCU-2026-24 — Event facility consisting of a ±10,000 square foot reception hall and 4,000 square foot chapel, designed as a wedding and special events venue in Polk County, FL
Conditional use approval for an event facility (wedding and special events venue) with a 10,000 sq ft reception hall and 4,000 sq ft chapel on 19.39 acres in Residential Suburban zoning, intended to serve Polk County and Central Florida. Approval recommended with conditions by the Development Review Committee, including restrictions on amplified outdoor sound, limitations on access points, and requirements for a comprehensive Event Management Plan. The site presents significant environmental and infrastructure challenges including 95% location within 100-year flood zone and severe soil limitations, but staff find these manageable through proper engineering.
| Case number | LDCU-2026-24 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | 5713 Lucerne Park Road (SR 544), east of Lakeside Landings Boulevard, north of Lake Hamilton Drive, west of Jacaranda Avenue NE and U.S. Highway 27, north, south, and west of the City of Winter Haven in Section 12, Township 28, Range 26 |
| County | Polk County |
| Parcel / legal | ±19.39 acres (262812-531502-000010 & 000012) |
| Acreage | 19.39 |
| Current zoning | Residential Suburban (RS) |
| Proposed use | Event facility consisting of a ±10,000 square foot reception hall and 4,000 square foot chapel, designed as a wedding and special events venue |
| Petitioner | Derek Epperly |
| Owner | Ronald & Jessica Sirani |
| Hearing | 2026-10-07 |
| Hearing body | Planning Commission |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Record | First seen on an agenda; not a decision |
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- First seen — 2026-11-03: First seen on a Planning Commission agenda · Planning Commission
- Staff recommendation — 2026-10-07: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Planning Commission
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