- The Alachua County BOCC unanimously denied designating Lakeshore Drive as a scenic road after homeowner concerns about traffic and road conditions.
- Westside Christian School’s request to connect to water and wastewater service at its Parker Road site was delayed to allow further study and negotiations due to cost and policy issues.
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) tackled a variety of issues during its meeting Tuesday, from a scenic road designation to extending water and sewer service to a private school and a rezoning of the former Wahoo Seafood Grill.
Lakeshore Drive scenic road
Based on a recommendation from its Environmental Protection Advisory Committee and local residents, the BOCC asked county staff to review Lakeshore Drive, around the western side of Newnans Lake, for inclusion in its scenic road program.
The scenic road program includes six roads, from Micanopy up to High Springs. The last road to be added was Tuscawilla Road in 2021.
However, public commenters showed up and asked the county to deny the designation. The commenters were mostly homeowners on the road and said the designation could increase traffic and worsen road conditions…