City of Mexico Beach Planning & Zoning Board Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M.

Civic Center – 105 N. 31st Street Post 1 Don Coakley Alternate Post 1 Vacant Post 2 Jim Bush Alternate Post 2 Vacant Post 3 Jack Kerigan Post 4 Bill Driver Post 5 Elizabeth Wilker ROLL CALL MINUTES 1. July 31, 2017, August 1, 2017 and August 15, 2017. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER – CHILDS/CATHEY – BOAT AND TRAILER STORAGE FACILITY AT 1024 15th STREET 1. Administrative Hearing. 2. Deliberation and vote for recommendation to City Council. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Next Comp Plan Meeting. 2. Minimum House size. 3. Garage Door. 4. Other Various and Sundry Items. ADJOURN *Anyone deciding to appeal a decision by the Board on any matter considered at this or any subsequent meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for purposes of that appeal, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. **You are hereby notified that in accordance with Florida Statutes, you have the right to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting. You may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which may need to include evidence and testimony upon which the appeal is based. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Adrian Welle, City Clerk, at 114 N 22nd Street, Mexico Beach, Florida 32410; or by phone at (850) 648-5700 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, and you possess TDD equipment, you may contact the City Clerk using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, which can be reached at 1-800-955-8770 (TDD).

Planning and Zoning Monday, July 31, 2017 6:00 pm. Civic Center 105 N. 31st Street

Chair Jim Bush Post 1 Don Coakley Post 4 Bill Driver Post 3 Jack Kerigan Post 5 Elizabeth Wilker The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm Motion by Mr. Driver and seconded by Mr. Coakley to approve the minutes from the June 5, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Bush opened the public hearing for a rezone request from Residential Low Density to Tourist Mixed Use for an 88 acre parcel located at the end of North 30th Street at 6:02pm Mr. Jack Corry spoke to the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the request. Mr. Corry stated the request was to allow for more of a mixed use than simply residential. He further stated at this time they do not have a developer, or any plans. Zach Childs spoke on behalf of the Corry family regarding the rezone request. Public Hearing closed at 6:13pm Discussion of the board ensued with questions regarding what could go on this property in the future. Motion by Mr. Kerigan and seconded by Mr. Coakley to recommend approval to the City Council of the rezoning of this parcel from residential low density to tourist mixed use. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Bush opened the public hearing for a rezone request from Residential Low Density to General Commercial at 700 15th Street. The petitioner spoke to the board that the reason for the request is to hopefully assist with marketing the property as it is for sale. Alex Hogan resident of 7th street spoke to the board opposing the rezone due to the potential increase to the flow of traffic on 7th street. John Vanhorn 426 7th Street spoke to the board that the area already is too busy and this would add to it.

Sheila Austin Paradise Cove just purchased a lot and is concerned about the change to commercial next door. Sue Hogan 7th street echoed previous comments. Public Hearing was closed at 6:27pm Discussion ensued of the board regarding the request. Motion by Mr. Kerigan and seconded by Chair Bush to recommend approval of the land use change from Residential Low Density to General Commercial for 700 15th Street. Motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Driver voting no. Chair Bush opened discussion of the commercial development request for GAE, Inc located at 625 15th Street for the construction of a pole barn. Discussion of the board ensued. Motion by Mrs. Wilker and seconded by Mr. Driver to recommend approval of the commercial development order at 625 15th Street. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Bush opened discussion on the commercial development request from the owners of 111 32nd Street for a boat slip. A brief presentation was given by the petitioner. Discussion of the board ensued. Motion by Mr. Driver and seconded by Mr. Coakley to recommend approval of the commercial development order at 111 32nd Street. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Bush reminded the public that the board will hold a Comp Plan Workshop tomorrow August 1st at 6 pm. Motion by Chair Bush and seconded by Mr. Kerigan to appoint Bill Driver as the Chair in absence of Chair Bush. Motion carried. Motion by Ms. Wilker to adjourn and seconded by Chair Bush to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm. By: _________________________ Attest: ________________________ Chair Jim Bush Adrian Welle, City Clerk

Planning and Zoning Tuesday, August 1, 2017 6:00 pm.

Civic Center 105 N. 31st Street

Chair Jim Bush Post 1 Don Coakley Post 4 Bill Driver Post 3 Jack Kerigan The workshop was called to order at 6:00 pm Chair Bush opened the discussion in an informal town hall setting discussing the process to change the comp plan. Tonight’s meeting was to discuss 4 main points: 1. Describe what the City has, 2. What do we want the City to look like in 20 years. 3. What values should we reflect and 4. How to organize the city. Those in attendance broke into brainstorm groups and discussed ideas. The next workshop will be held on August 15, 2017 at 6pm. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm. By: _________________________ Attest: ________________________ Chair Jim Bush Adrian Welle, City Clerk