Boyd Civil has been selected as the Civil Engineers for the New Errol project.

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Principal Engineer Steven Boyd and his firm, Boyd Civil, provide project consulting, project management, and civil engineering services. They have experience in residential, commercial, and resort-style projects, overseeing a mixed array of engineering demands.

Boyd Civil aligns with the development goals of New Errol. They have performed the civil work for both Reunion Resort and Bella Collina, two projects that had faced similar obstacles as New Errol.

State regulators have officially approved the proposed comprehensive plan amendment for the New Errol project.

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The plan, a redevelopment of the 45-year old Errol Estate golf course community in Apopka, had required a state regulatory review after having been approved by City Council in August.

No official comments were made by the State regulators upon review, nor were any changes requested by the State.

The PUD will now continue in proceedings at the City regulatory level.

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“It’s back in the hands of the city and we’re on the city’s schedule to continue down that path to approving the comp plan, to approving our PUD” Wyzisk III said. “It will likely be early in 2018 before it will come back before the City Council.”

The City of Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to approve the Errol Estates development project, which now advances it to the state level.

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Signature H Property Group, the developers of the “New Errol” project, presented their massive undertaking to the Apopka City Council Tuesday night. The project, which would completely transform Errol Estate, includes:

• A redesigned championship golf course
• A 15,000 square foot clubhouse with restaurant
• A boutique lodge hotel
• A two-acre water park
• Outdoor parks and trails
• 261 new residences
• A resort-like Adult Living Facility

Proceedings had included Q&A, during which City Council had addressed some concerns about the project. The due diligence line of questioning by Council was met with reassurance from Helmut Wyzisk Jr. and Helmut Wyzisk III of Signature H Property Group, leading to a 4-1 decision in favor of the proposal.

The planned development will be sent to Tallahassee for review by the Florida Department Economic opportunities staff.

Signature H has brought on Jonathan Huels as the land use attorney for the New Errol project.

Jonathan Huels has a broad background in environmental law, land use and zoning, and litigation. He focuses his legal practice on working with local governments and other regulatory authorities in order to address the needs of his clients related to environmental permitting and compliance, zoning, comprehensive plans, concurrency, administrative law, Developments of Regional Impact (DRI’s), due diligence, and property rights.

Jonathan previously worked in the Commercial Litigation group, focusing on complex business and real estate litigation. Huels serves on the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge and Education Center Board of Directors and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association. Additionally, he is a member of the Executive Council of the Environmental and Land Use Section of The Florida Bar, Orange County Environmental Protection Commission and the Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals.

Huels holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Florida and the University of Idaho. Huels has received his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Prior to attending law school, Huels worked as a research scientist with the South Florida Water Management District.

Signature H is very excited to announce Steve Smyers as New Errol’s course architect.

Steve Smyers has a proven track record of creating profitable golf courses. He has also demonstrated a mastery of design around naturally-occurring rolling hills and changes in terrain.

Lakeland-based, Steve Smyers has a great reputation with diverse designs, such as Bella Collina Country Club in Lake County, Isleworth Country Club in Orlando, Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club in Haines City, and his masterpiece design – the Old Memorial Golf Club in Tampa.

“The property with its unique combination of nicely flowing topography, pleasant mix of forested, open areas, watercourses and lakes, make for the creation of a truly world class golf experience,” Smyers said in an email statement. “The site lends itself for the development of a visually stimulating, environmentally and economically sustainable golf course. One that will be able to provide a thorough examination of one’s golfing talents while at the same time providing an excellent place for the everyday golfer to enjoy the game, the environment and the people. Staghorn Golf Club has the potential to develop into one of the best golf courses in the state of Florida. I am honored  to serve as the golf course architect for this most exciting project.”

Signature H Property Group has selected local commercial pool contractor Weller Pools to construct its 2.5 acre water park.

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Weller Pools, headquartered in Apopka, Florida, is known for their excellence in Commercial Aquatic Construction throughout the U.S. and Caribbean Islands since 1974. Their projects have included SeaWorld’s Aquatica, Reunion Resort, as well as numerous community water parks and YMCA’s.

The splash park conceptual model (as pictured above) features swim and play areas, water slides, a lazy river, and poolside facilities.

The Apopka Planning Commission voted unanimously, 7-0, to recommend approval of a future land-use amendment for the large-scale development proposed in Errol Estate.

More than 400 residents packed the Apopka Community Center to listen in and comment on the proposed “New Errol” master plan at the Tuesday, July 25, Planning Commission meeting.

The public hearing specifically covered a proposal to have the zoning category of a few parcels at Errol Estate changed from park and recreation to planned unit development on an estimated 79 acres.

The proposed New Errol development includes 261 new residential homes, a senior campus (180-bed assisted living facility and 60-bed post-acute rehabilitation unit), a community water park, an 18-hole championship caliber golf course, a new clubhouse and lodge with a restaurant and bar, and a 40-room hotel. Also planned is a new entryway and roadway constructed off of Vick Road.

After 12 months of numerous meeting with homeowners, city officials, focus groups and consultants, the Signature H Property Group submitted their Planned Unit Development Master Plan to the City of Apopka last Friday.

The submitted plan calls for new community amenities including:

• A 15,000 square foot clubhouse with restaurant
• A boutique lodge hotel
• A two-acre water park
• Outdoor parks and trails
• 261 new residences
• A resort-like Adult Living campus