Developer Stalls Promised Landscaping Repairs for Almost a Year in Florida City

Kolter reached an agreement to address complaints from neighbors, but the work has yet to begin.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A development company in Florida, Kolter, reached an agreement with a local homeowners' association to repair landscaping damage caused by its construction project. However, almost a year later, the promised cleanup work has still not begun as Kolter waits for a required permit from the county.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions between developers and local residents over construction impacts, as well as the challenges homeowners can face in getting promised remediation work completed in a timely manner, even when a formal agreement is in place.

The details

Kolter, the developer of the Antillia residential project, reached an agreement with the Gateway Estates Park Homeowners' Association to address complaints that construction fill had encroached on neighboring properties and that Antillia's construction activities had destroyed landscaping. The agreement called for Kolter to establish a 10-foot easement, build a retaining wall and fence, and plant new landscaping. However, the promised work has stalled as Kolter waits for a permit that requires approval from the county and several agencies.

  • In 2023, Kolter began construction on the Antillia development.
  • In February 2025, residents of Gateway Estates Park complained to CBS News Miami that Kolter's construction had damaged trees and dumped debris in their yards.
  • In June 2025, the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources issued a notice of violation to Kolter, but the developer reached an agreement with the homeowners' association to address the issues.
  • As of March 2026, almost a year after the agreement was reached, the promised cleanup work has still not begun.

The players

Kolter

The developer of the Antillia residential project, which is accused of damaging landscaping on neighboring Gateway Estates Park properties.

Gateway Estates Park Homeowners' Association

The homeowners' association that reached an agreement with Kolter to address complaints about the developer's construction impacts.

Mark Wasser

The director of the Gateway Estates Park Homeowners' Association.

Donald Purnell

A homeowner in Gateway Estates Park who complained about Kolter's construction damaging his property.

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What they’re saying

“He just keeps kicking the can down the road," said Donald Purnell, a Gateway Estates Park homeowner. "'Oh we had delays and it's going to take longer than what we thought,'" he said, describing the developer's response.”

— Donald Purnell, Gateway Estates Park homeowner (CBS News Miami)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing tensions between developers and local residents over construction impacts, as well as the challenges homeowners can face in getting promised remediation work completed in a timely manner, even when a formal agreement is in place.