Single Family Subdivision in Manatee

Steeplechase Estates is a single-family residential subdivision developed on a 1,139.59-acre land tract in a rural area of Manatee County. The project consists of 184 lots ranging in size from 5.01 to 14.743 acres. Lot 28 in Steeplechase Phase I has been sold, therefore 183 lots are available. The final plat for Phases I and II was recorded in the Public Records of Manatee County on March 28, 2008 (ORB 2252, Page 5302). Phase III was officially recorded on May 12, 2008 (ORB 2258, Page 6631). Originally developed with an equestrian theme, the project’s planned recreational amenities, including riding trails, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts were never completed. Range of potential uses include: farms, ranches, agro-industrial uses, agricultural service establishments, agriculturally-compatible residential uses, rural residential uses, small retail and office commercial uses, low intensity recreational facilities, rural recreational facilities, public or semi-public uses, schools, and appropriate water-dependent uses.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION Steeplechase Estates are situated on the west side of M-J Road between Clay Gully Road and SR 70 in Myakka City, Manatee County, Florida 34251. Two platted entries for Steeplechase, Phases I, II, and III are located along the westerly side of M-J Road, one near the southeast corner and one near the northeast corner of the site. Additional access is provided by Steeplechase Drive via Clay Gully Road at the southeast corner of the site. The main access and spine roads for the development are Steeplechase Drive and Hunt Club Drive.

PROPERTY SIZE 1139.59 Acres

ZONING The property is Zoned A (General Agriculture District). This district is intended to preserve agricultural lands, promote general agricultural economic activity, and allow for the co-existence of other uses generally consistent with agricultural activities.