28397543 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 28397543
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	Laura Turner Planning Services


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	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (virtual), and Thursday, June 20, 2024 (in-person), at 5:30 p.m.

PLACE:	Virtually on GoToWebinar and In-Person at Embassy Suites – Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Subject:	A public hearing will be held regarding the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for State Road (S.R.) 535 (S. Apoka Vineland Road) from U.S. 192 (W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway) to north of World Center Drive (S.R. 536) in Orange and Osceola counties. (FPID No. 437174-2 and ETDM No. 14325) The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate improvements to S.R. 535 to accommodate future traffic demand and enhance safety while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. The hearing is being conducted as part of the PD&E Study to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public hearing in a hybrid format to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information. Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet, or mobile device on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7673452505195615584. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. The virtual hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. as an open house to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety. In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Embassy Suites – Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The in-person hearing location will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the hearing virtually. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you can view all hearing materials, including the presentation, and provide comment through the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/437174-2. You may also contact the FDOT project manager directly at the phone number listed below. A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Tuesday, May 28, 2024 to Monday, July 1, 2024 at the following locations, and on the project website: 1. Orange County Public Library – Southwest Branch, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 2. Osceola County Public Library – West Osceola Branch, 305 Campus Street, Celebration, FL 34747 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. FDOT is sending notices to all property owners, business owners, tenants, and organizations located within at least 300 feet on either side of the proposed alignment and to other public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. The hearing will give participants an opportunity to provide input regarding the project and proposed improvements during the formal public comment period. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, persons wishing to submit written statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the FDOT Project Manager at the contact information provided below. All statements postmarked on or before Monday, July 1, 2024 will be included in the public hearing record. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Not applicable

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	6/7/2024 Vol. 50/112


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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