Lake County will host a public hearing March 8 about the CR 455 Phase 2 Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Update.
The purpose of the study is to provide a preferred alignment that will continue the extension of CR 455/Hartle Road from Lost Lake Road to Johns Lake Road and then south to Hartwood Marsh Road. Additional information about this study is available on the project website at: https://lakecountyfl.gov/engineering/CR-455-Phase-2
The public hearing is an agenda item for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 8 in the Board Chambers (second floor) at the Lake County Administration building, 315 W. Main St. in Tavares. The commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m., with the public hearing to be held after that time as determined by the meeting agenda. The hearing will focus on the Recommended (Build) Alternative. The other Evaluated Build Alternatives will also be presented.
The hearing also will be available virtually via Zoom with a computer or smart device. All information regarding the Board meeting and how to participate in virtual meetings is available on the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Board Meetings website. The Zoom link and the call-in number to the Board meeting will also be available at the website link listed above on the day of the presentation.
The presentation will be available on the project website after the meeting.
Oral statements can be made during the designated time during the public hearing. In addition, people who want to submit written comments, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to George Gadiel, Project Manager, by email at [email protected] or by mail at 350 N. Sinclair Ave., Tavares, FL 32778. All written statements emailed or postmarked by March 18 will be included in the records for this public hearing.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Those requiring language translation or interpretive services, which are provided at no cost, or those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may request assistance by contacting Sharon Lewis, Lake County Title VI/Nondiscrimination and ADA Coordinator, at 352-253-9050 or [email protected] at least seven days prior to the meeting.
For more information, questions, or comments about the project, contact Lake County Project Manager George Gadiel, PE, Public Works Department, at 352-253-9092 or [email protected].