Town of Shalimar

Planning and Zoning Minutes

July 27, 2005

 

CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tucker at 6:02 p.m.   He led the “Pledge of Allegiance”.

 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:

            Chairman Gene Tucker – present

          Member/Co-Chairman Brad Gable – present

          Member/Secretary Sally Henderson – present

          Member Johann Behnken – absent

          Member Sandra Dove-McLain – absent

 

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Town Manager Tom Burns, owners of 903 Sunset Bay Court , and Mr. Holt.

 

OLD BUSINESS:  A motion was made by Member Gable to approve the minutes of the June 29th   meeting.  Member Henderson seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

 

NEW  BUSINESS:

1.      The owners of 903 Sunset Bay Court requested a water setback variance.  Due to flooding, they plan to demolish their present home and rebuild it on a raised foundation at 28.1 ft. from the water.  A motion was made by Member Henderson to allow the variance at 28.1 ft. _Member Gable seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

2.      Chairman Tucker and Members Gable and Henderson shared their issues to be considered in the Comprehensive Development Plan.  (attachment)  It was agreed that input is needed from all town residents.  Therefore, an announcement will be placed in the next “Tidbits” inviting the public to attend the September 28th P&Z meeting to share their vision of changes needed in the town.  Manager Burns presented additional issues for consideration (included in attachment) and discussed the procedure to be followed in the categorization and definition of those issues to be addressed before speaking to county governmental agencies.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.      Manager Burns stated that he would contact Member McLain to request a letter of resignation from her so that the Town Commissioners could vote to replace her with Mr. Clements at the meeting on August 9, 2005 .

 

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion was made by Member Gable at 6:27 to adjourn the meeting.  Member Henderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

Identification of Major Issues to be considered for Inclusion

in the 2007 Town of Shalimar Comprehensive Plan

 

  1. Annexation of property on the east side of Old Ferry Road .

  2. Provide underground utilities throughout the town.

  3. Widen Snug Harbour Drive and create a beach park with a boat lunch on the western point.

  4. Provide right turn lanes off of Eglin Parkway at the Cherokee and Old Ferry intersections.

  5. Provide additional left turn lanes at Cherokee and Old Ferry intersections thereby redesigning the intersection to better facilitate traffic flow.

  6. Close Gardner Drive at Eglin Parkway intersection for safety and cosmetic reasons.  Continue the green area, plant trees and put in a sidewalk/bike path from the foot of the Shalimar Bridge to the Cherokee Park entrance.  Continue path to Snug Harbour Drive with connection to Old Ferry sidewalk.

  7. Provide a raised cross-over foot path in the vicinity of the Courthouse Annex to provide safe passage for students, residents, and courthouse visitors across Eglin Parkway thereby connecting the two sides of our town.

  8. Eliminate substandard housing on Cherokee Drive and acquire the land for town development and recreation.

  9. Tax people living aboard their boats at Shalimar Yacht Basin or enforce ordinance 62-63.

  10. Correct drainage problems on Eglin Parkway and other areas within the town and provide fences around retention ponds.

  11. Re-look at current and future signs within the town.

  12. Provide a nicer marquee for the town.

  13. Protect our coastal skyline and eco-system.

  14. Provide set backs for sheds.

  15. Maintain Shalimar Yacht Basin as a marina facility.

  16. Protect and preserve our trees.

  17. Provide for re-development of housing and businesses.

  18. Provide a secured area for RVs and boats.

  19. Place statutes concerning manufactured housing in the code book.

  20. Provide Okaloosa County with the direction the residents of the Town of Shalimar would like to see them take concerning the court house annex.