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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2025-67 (ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES PUD MASTER PLAN)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR (PETITION 2025-0002-MP) ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,350 FEET SOUTH OF PIERSON ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF 120TH AVENUE SOUTH TOTALING 79.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO ADOPT THE ISLA CARROLL POLO AND RESIDENCES MASTER PLAN; TO DESIGNATE A 44.84-ACRE RESIDENTIAL POD WITH 27 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; TO DESIGNATE A 34.33-ACRE CLUB/AMENITY POD WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES; TO ADOPT A PROJECT STANDARDS MANUAL (PSM); PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2025-67 to adopt the Isla Carroll Polo and Residences PUD Master Plan that consists of a 44.84-acre Residential Pod with 27 dwelling lots and a 34.33-acre Club/Amenity Pod.
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EXPLANATION: Seth Behn, Lewis Longman & Walker, agent, on behalf of 120th Avenue S, LLC, owners, is requesting a Rezoning to change the Zoning designation and to adopt a Master Plan to support the development of the subject property, Isla Carroll. The proposed development includes a 78.17-acre equestrian-centric residential development with 27 lots and a club/amenity pod with a private equestrian and sports complex. The specific requests are presented below.
Rezoning: Ordinance No. 2025-29 - Rezoning (Petition 2025-0004-REZ) to amend the Zoning Designation of Isla Carroll Polo and Residences from Equestrian Residential/Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (ER/EOZD) to Planned Unit Development/EOZD (PUD/EOZD).
Master Plan: Resolution No. R2025-67 - Isla Carroll Polo and Residences PUD Master Plan (Petition 2024-0002-MP) which includes the following:
• Creates a 44.84-acre Residential Pod and designate 27 single-family dwelling lots a minimum of 0.43 acres in size;
• Creates a 34.33-acre Club/Amenity Pod with a defined development program consisting of the following:
o Equestrian Complex - 25.62 acres:
10-stall barn
Grooms quarter
Polo field
Paddocks and exercise arena
Viewing pavilion
Horse and rider comfort station
o Club Amenities - 8.71 acres:
Gym, retail, and food service
Business center
Pool and aquatic zone
Racquet sports zone
Kids club and community garden
• Adds one (1) access point on 120th Avenue South to access the residential pod, one (1) access point on 120th Avenue South to access the club/amenity pod as a service/trailer entrance only, and a cross access to National Polo Center (NPC) to the south; and
• Adopts a Project Standards Manual (PSM) specifically for the Isla Carroll Polo and Residences Equestrian Development.
• Establishes Conditions of Approval for the development.
At the October 22, 2025, Equestrian Preserve Committee (EPC) meeting, the committee recommended denial of Ordinance No. 2025-29 with a 4 to 3 vote.
At the November 19, 2025, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board (PZAB) meeting, the PZAB recommended denial of Ordinance No. 2025-29 with a 6 to 1 vote.
Ordinance No. 2025-29 was postponed from the December 9, 2025, Village Council meeting to the January 12, 2026 meeting at the request of the Applicant.
At the January 12, 2026, Council meeting, the Council approved (3 to 2) the first reading of the Rezoning.
Since the first reading of the Rezoning, the applicant has made the following modifications to the Isla Carroll Polo and Residences PUD Master Plan:
• Reduced the number of single-family units from 40 units to 27 units;
• Increased the size of the Club/Amenity pod and reduced the size of the Residential Pod; and
• Added a 10-stall barn, grooms' quarters, and exercise arena to the Equestrian Complex
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES
FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: All required application documentation has been reviewed by the Development Review Manager and Wellington Departments to determine compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the LDR, subject to conditions provided in the staff report.
Findings of Fact are provided in the Staff Report that support the approval of the Master Plan request. These findings are subject to other competent substantial evidence presented at the quasi-judicial public hearing.