City leaders vote down new development proposal in Mount Dora

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Mount Dora city council members have decided not to move forward with a planned development near the downtown area.

>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<

The plan involved constructing eight tall buildings in the city.

Initial rezoning for the project was approved back in January.

READ: Mount Dora officials reject development with shorter buildings than originally planned

It would have included a grocery store, a convention center, and senior housing.

But many locals felt it would destroy the small-town feel.

READ: Mount Dora residents voice concerns over planned high-rise development

VIDEO: Mount Dora officials to vote on development with shorter buildings than originally planned Mount Dora officials to vote on development with shorter buildings than originally planned

“It just doesn’t make any sense,” a resident said at Tuesday night’s meeting.

“Why would people want to buy and house or have a house built, knowing this is coming in right across the street from them?,” she added.

Just before midnight, the city council voted 5 to 2 to reject the plan.

READ: 9 things to know about dog flu

The developer then said it may pull the application from reconsideration.

Stay with WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for the latest developments on this story.

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

©2023 Cox Media Group