4,462 Acres on Intracoastal & Nocatee Northern Border About to Become Large Housing Development without the County's normal comprehensive plan review of traffic, school, and environmental impacts
A public hearing is on September 15, 2026 at 9 a.m.St. Johns County Auditorium
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Rough map of 4,462 acres of land in SB 686 proposal by BR 4700 LLC. Includes approximate outline of adjacent 6,174 acres that was already approved by Duval County in 2023 for Housing Development.
The Development Proposal
A privately owned company, BR4700 LLC, is seeking to fast-track the development of 4,462 acres of land in Ponte Vedra for at a large housing development. The land borders the Northern perimeter of Nocatee and is the western side of the intercoastal across from Ponte Vedra Beach.
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[email protected]Subject: I Oppose ENCERT-2026-01Dear County Commissioners,I am a St. Johns County resident at {Your Address}. Please place this comment in the official public record. I oppose certification of ENCERT 2026-01 unless the applicant proves every statutory requirement. Separately, I also support the commission in challenging the legality of SB 686 at the state level.Kind Regards,
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