11620 Garnet ct
Crystal River, FL 34428

Fill Volume – 10.36 Acres
Using 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft and 27 cubic ft per cubic yard, the engineering memo already rounded the numbers for you:
0.5 ft average lift
 ? ˜ 8,400 CY of fill (document value)
1.5 ft average lift
 ? ˜ 25,200 CY of fill (document value)
So the planning range for this 10.36 acres is:
˜ 8,000 – 25,000 cubic yards of fill
Earth Work Summary
Based Fill & Cost for 10.36 Acres
Scenario A – Low Case
0.5 ft average lift, 50% of fill from on-site cut
Gross fill needed: ˜ 8,400 CY
On-site cut used: ˜ 4,200 CY
Net imported fill: ˜ 4,200 CY
Import cost (4,200 CY @ $20–$30/CY):
Low: 4,200 × 20 = $84,000
High: 4,200 × 30 = $126,000
On-site cut handling (4,200 CY @ $6–$10/CY):
Low: 4,200 × 6 = $25,200


High: 4,200 × 10 = $42,000
Total earthwork range – Scenario A: ˜ $110,000 – $170,000
Scenario B – Mid Case
1.0 ft average lift, 40% from on-site cut, 60% imported
Gross fill for 1.0 ft: ˜ 16,700 CY
On-site cut (40%): ˜ 6,700 CY
Net imported fill: ˜ 10,000 CY (rounded)
Import cost (10,000 CY @ $20–$30/CY):
Low: 10,000 × 20 = $200,000
High: 10,000 × 30 = $300,000
On-site cut handling (6,700 CY @ $6–$10/CY):
Low: 6,700 × 6 = $40,200
High: 6,700 × 10 = $67,000
Total earthwork range – Scenario B: ˜ $240,000 – $367,000
Scenario C – High Case
1.5 ft average lift, assume worst case = no usable on-site cut
 (e.g., pond location constrained, geotech issues, or design decision to import)
Gross fill for 1.5 ft: ˜ 25,200 CY
On-site cut used: 0 CY
Net imported fill: 25,200 CY
Import cost (25,200 CY @ $20–$30/CY):
Low: 25,200 × 20 = $504,000
High: 25,200 × 30 = $756,000
Total earthwork range – Scenario C:˜ $500,000 – $760,000
Because this interior land is largely behind the US-19 frontage elevation, grading is driven more by:
Internal road layout
Building pad design
Stormwater pond configuration and then by FDOT frontage tie-in.
8.13 Acre Parcel Land Analysis
Flood Zone Classification
According to the Citrus County Web Map and FEMA Flood Zone overlay the 8.18-acre development site lies in FEMA Flood Zone X (Shaded) — which is not a Special Flood Hazard Area (non-SFHA).
Zone X (Shaded) represents areas:
Outside the 1% annual chance flood (100-year floodplain)
Outside the 0.2% annual chance flood (500-year floodplain)
With minimal flood risk
No mandatory flood insurance requirement for lenders
No FEMA-driven elevation requirements
This makes the property among the least flood-burdened commercial tracts on the US-19 corridor.
No Flood Mitigation Fill Required
No mandatory fill to achieve FEMA compliance.
Site grading driven only by FDOT, drainage, and design, not floodplain constraints.
Lower sitework cost and faster entitlement path.

The 8.18-acre site lies entirely within FEMA Flood Zone X (Shaded), meaning it is outside the 100-year floodplain and carries no FEMA-driven elevation, fill, or flood insurance requirements. The absence of AE or A flood zones within the property boundary ensures minimal flood risk, lower sitework costs, and a straightforward entitlement path, making the tract ideally suited for retail, QSR, medical, hospitality, and multifamily development.
Estimated Fill Volume (Frontage Pads Only)
1.0 ft lift ? ~7,000–8,500 CY
2.0 ft lift ? ~14,000–17,000 CY
2.5 ft lift ? ~18,000–21,000 CY
Final numbers depend on site grading, access drive placement, stormwater pond location, and pad layout.
Interior Tract Balancing
Interior portions of the site typically require:
0.5 – 1.5 ft of balancing to create uniform building pads or roadway subgrades, depending on use (hotel, medical office, multifamily, etc.).
Net Fill Requirement – Planning Level Estimate
Based on the assumptions above:
Low-Case Scenario (ideal cut-to-fill balance)
Frontage lift: ~7,000 CY
Interior balancing: ~5,000 CY
Pond cut offset: –8,000 CY
 Net imported fill: ~4,000 CY
 (Extremely efficient site)


Mid-Case Scenario (typical for US-19 corridor)
Frontage lift: ~14,000 CY
Interior balancing: ~8,000 CY
Pond cut offset: –7,000 CY
 Net imported fill: ~15,000 CY
High-Case Scenario (if pads require 2.5–3 ft lifts)
Frontage lift: ~21,000 CY
Interior balancing: ~12,000 CY
Pond cut offset: –5,000 CY
 Net imported fill: ~28,000 CY


Summary of Earth Work Analysis: The 18.49-acre interior PSO tract offers a highly developable, cost-efficient opportunity for medical, office, senior living, or multifamily campus development, with grading requirements far lower than typical Florida sites. Engineering analysis shows the tract needs only 8,000–25,000 CY of total fill, much of which can be offset through on-site stormwater pond excavation, keeping imported fill to a minimal 4,000–15,000 CY in most scenarios. This places projected earthwork costs in a very attractive $200K–$400K range, significantly strengthening project feasibility and lowering front-end investment risk. With gentle topography, manageable AE flood strips concentrated along the existing drainage corridor, and clean development envelopes for building pads and internal roads, this tract delivers a ready-to-build canvas perfectly aligned for high-demand uses driven by the region’s booming medical and residential growth. Developers seeking a scalable site with strong economics and straightforward entitlements will find this 18.49-acre tract exceptionally well-positioned for immediate planning and vertical development.

Citrus County: A Market Poised for Growth
Citrus County, currently home to 153,600 residents, is on track for exponential growth, with the population projected to reach 350,000 by 2030 under the County’s Land Development Code. As part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)—the 18th largest MSA in the United States—Citrus County continues to attract both businesses and residents. Lecanto and its surrounding areas have benefited from recent revitalization efforts, including community investments such as the Liberty Park and Depot District in Inverness. The recently completed $135 million expansion of the Suncoast Parkway and its planned extensions will further enhance connectivity, fostering additional economic growth. Within a 15-minute drive, the property serves a substantial customer base of 46,361 residents, with an average age of 58 and a median household income of $65,000. This demographic ensures a solid foundation for businesses seeking to establish or expand in a thriving and dynamic market.
This meticulously maintained retail and service plaza presents an unparalleled opportunity for businesses to thrive in a high-traffic, high-visibility location, surrounded by a strong customer base and an array of complementary national retailers.