{"id":214012,"date":"2026-04-01T03:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214012\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T03:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:21:09","slug":"longwood-church-expansion-plan-draws-neighbor-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214012\/","title":{"rendered":"Longwood church expansion plan draws neighbor concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Neighbors <\/p>\n

LONGWOOD, Fla. – A growing congregation in Longwood is seeking approval to build a new sanctuary.<\/p>\n

However, the proposal is drawing opposition from nearby residents concerned about traffic and safety.<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Lifepoint Christian Church<\/a> plans to expand its facilities, a move leaders say reflects increasing attendance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The church also operates a part-time homeschool program, which it says meets only a few days a week and is not expected to grow significantly.<\/p>\n

Residents in surrounding neighborhoods, including more than 400 families, say the area\u2019s limited road access could become overwhelmed. They point to a key intersection near East Williamson Road and Myrtle Lake Hills Road, arguing additional traffic could create congestion and pose risks for emergency access.<\/p>\n

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Church leaders maintain the expansion will not substantially increase traffic, emphasizing that current activities are limited in scope and schedule.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

The proposal is set to go before county officials at an upcoming planning and zoning meeting, where both supporters and opponents are expected to weigh in.<\/p>\n

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by neighbors of Lifepoint Christian Church in Longwood and church leaders.<\/p>\n

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