Town of Shalimar

Planning and Zoning Minutes

February 22, 2006

CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gable at 6:00 p.m.   He led the “Pledge of Allegiance”.

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:

            Chairman Brad Gable – present

            Member/Co-Chairman Gene Tucker – absent

            Member/Secretary Sally Henderson – present

            Member Johann Behnken – present

            Member Mickey Clements - present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Town Manager Tom Burns, Tina Smith and John Himes.

OLD BUSINESS:

I.  A motion was made by Member Henderson to approve the minutes of the February 13th meeting.  Member Clements seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:-

1.         John Himes, of Destin Signs, representing the owner of Waterworkx requested a variance for the Valvoline Oil sign.  The owner is required by Valvoline to have an illuminated sign over the bay where oil changes are done.  There is currently 218 sq. ft. of signage on the pole on Eglin Pkwy. and the requested variance would add an additional 42 sq. ft.  Following a discussion of the ordinance, a motion was made by Member Behnken that with the exception of this sign, all other signs are to be limited to 200 sq. ft. and made and maintained by professionals.  The Valvoline sign is to be considered a directional sign instead of a point of sale sign and is to be limited to no more than 20 sq. ft.  Following discussion, the motion was seconded by Member Clements and it was passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Chairman Gable reviewed the Commission meeting discussion of the Shalimar Yacht Basin project.  The height of the new condo project at the foot of the Shalimar Bridge was discussed and it was decided that Chairman Gable would send a letter to the Okaloosa County Commissioners voicing our concern and requesting that they support Shalimar as we have supported the county in height restrictions.

            March 14, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. – Town Commission Meeting

            March 29, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Meeting

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion was made by Member Behnken at 6:55 to adjourn the meeting.  Member Clements seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.