Bell Road Mine Bell Road mine has historically and continues to produce aggregate material. Over the last two years, the Planning team at MDA have been working closely with the owner to address inconsistencies in the existing permit conditions. In late 2019, the Planning team provided Expert Witness testimony on behalf of the Bell Road…
Troyer Mine Troyer Brothers Farms, located in eastern Lee County requested an amendment to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan to include the property within the County’s Mining Overlay, known as Map 14. Concurrently, a Mine Excavation Planned Development (MEPD) was requested to permit 781 acres of resource extraction and a reclamation plan that creates over…
Historic Preservation MDA’s Land Planning team of professionals believe history, heritage, and historic character are strong building blocks for community-oriented revitalization, growth, tourism, and job creation. Over the years, Historic Preservation has proven an important tool to leverage and focus community and economic development. This approach has resulted in the creation of National, State, and…
Our Lady of Mercy Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Boca Grande island will be adding a new 3,642-Square-foot Parish Hall and covered walkway connecting to the existing church building on site. This project presented some unique challenges related to its location in the Boca Grande historic district as well as the conversion of…
