Eustis Community Center faces proposed land-use change as city confirms another redevelopment offer

A yellow public hearing sign planted outside the Eustis Community Center is drawing renewed attention to the future of one of the city’s longtime waterfront gathering places.And as residents prepare for another round of public meetings, News 6 has learned that a second redevelopment proposal has been submitted for the property, while city officials are simultaneously pursuing a land-use change that could expand what is permitted to be developed there.In a detailed written response to News 6 on Tuesday, October 27, the City of Eustis confirmed that one additional proposal was received before the October 23 deadline and is currently under review by city staff.The city also confirmed that it wants to change the Community Center property’s Future Land Use designation from Public Institution to Commercial Business District.That change would broaden the types and intensity of development the city could consider on the property at 601 Northshore Drive.However, city officials emphasized that n