NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
UPDATE VOLUME 1 – ISSUE 1
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Important Community Update Mid-Pinellas Parcel
The Wheelock Communities – Gentry Land Development Team is considering the Bardmoor North golf course property for a potential redevelopment. We believe the best communities seamlessly integrate lifestyle, open space and recreation, transportation, and environmental stewardship - and we are committed to ensuring any redevelopment reflects that philosophy. We have created this public information newsletter to keep you informed, answer frequently asked questions and to continue gathering your feedback as plans are refined. The golf course will continue operating under its current ownership during this exploratory phase. Regards, Wheelock Communities – Gentry Land Development Team
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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ?
Why is the Bardmoor Golf Course being considered for redevelopment?
The Wheelock-Gentry Land Development Team is exploring the purchase and redevelopment of the Bardmoor North golf course and clubhouse. The potential sale and redevelopment is contingent on a Land Use and Zoning application, which has not yet been finalized or submitted. Serving as a model for golf course redevelopment, we envision a community that seamlessly integrates with the existing Bardmoor neighborhoods. The design team is focusing on enhancing natural Florida-friendly foliage and buffers and thoughtfully designing recreation and amenities that would enhance connectivity and encourage community gathering.
What types of homes could be built in this community? Based on our current research, there is demand for a variety of new housing priced at “marketrates” or similar prices to the existing housing. Many neighbors have remarked that Bardmoor is a wonderful place because there is something for everyone and this addition would reflect that philosophy. Single-family detached homes would be planned with executive level professionals in mind, while the multifamily and townhome options would be priced for everyone from entry-level professional couples (i.e. two teachers, or a nurse and a firefighter, etc.) to empty nesters looking to downsize.
Based on the feedback we have received from the community so far we anticipate features like:
• An open trail system connecting different types of parks, including a dog park.
• An amenity center which could include new pool, tennis and pickleball courts.
• A “Village Center” featuring walkable food and
beverage options as well as active programming like yoga in the park, farmers markets and art shows.
How many potential new homes/condos/ apartments are you proposing?
Attached residences on the course like, The Cloisters, would overlook a natural buffer and similar attached single-family housing beyond.
The current concept plan would allow for 800 – 1200 residential units, including single family detached, single family attached and multifamily units. Single-family
homes of the same size and value would be constructed near current single-family homes. Residences like Fairway Villas and The Cloisters would be near similarly sized single family attached residences. The concept plan also proposes a mixed-use area between the proposed residential and existing office on Bryan Dairy Road and a natural green space with ponds and community trails buffering the new development from existing homes.
How much of the redevelopment would be saved for open space and recreation? Our proposal currently includes approximately 50+ acres or 40 percent of the entire parcel for public open space and recreation. Residents have expressed interest in recreation options within walking distance, so additional spaces are being reviewed that would likely include a new Recreation Center with a pool, tennis, and pickleball courts, and a mixed-use Village Center with small retail, a café or bar, and outdoor space for things like weekend markets, or yoga in the park etc.
FACT CHECK
Will there be Section 8 or affordable housing? No, there would not be any subsidized housing. There would be a variety of price points, but all housing would be priced at competitive market-rates.
What do you mean by “buffer?” What would my backyard view actually be? We are committed to including natural buffers behind all existing residences on the course. The buffer area would be a mix of ponds, trails, small parks and natural green space and in many cases, would be wider than a football field.
What amenities will Bardmoor area neighbors be able to access? We are designing an open community – that means the trails, parks, and Village Center are designed to be inviting and inclusive. We are considering a membership or fee-based system for amenities like a pool, tennis and pickleball courts at the Recreation Center.
How will the environment be taken into account if the redevelopment moves forward? Our research shows that increasing the surface area of the current ponds and wetlands on the golf course by 50 percent, would improve both the quality of stormwater runoff to Cross Bayou and reduce the flooding many neighbors currently experience by allowing for storage of a much larger volume of runoff. These additional pond and wetland areas would also help to treat existing runoff from Bryan Dairy Road and the commercial areas to the north. We would also reintroduce a Florida-friendly landscape providing a natural habitat for wildlife while reducing the current use of pesticides and fertilizers needed for a golf course.
In addition to increasing the surface area of the ponds by roughly 50 percent, we would reintroduce native plants to improve water quality, create natural habitats for animals and make the natural spaces accessible to Bardmoor area residents.
Is there an amenity you wish you could walk to in Bardmoor? Visit www.MidPinellasParcel.com/survey to take our 3-minute survey on amenities or email us at info@MidPinellasParcel.com