Town of Shalimar

Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2009

 

CALL TO ORDER:  The Planning and Zoning Board Meeting was called to order by Co-Chairman Tucker at 6:02 p.m.  He then led the “Pledge of Allegiance”.

 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:

          Chairman Brad Gable - absent

          Member/Co-Chairman Gene Tucker - present

          Member Johann Behnken - present

          Member Mickey Clements - present

          Member Lynn Dominique - present

 

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Town Manager Tom Burns and Deputy Clerk Tina Smith.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.

 

APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 4, 2008 P&Z MEETING

II.

 

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS - Manager Burns briefed the board that he would like to get assistance from Jack Dorman on several of the amendments.  The town should also be able to get help from the county for the updated Future Land Use Maps.  Manager Burns will call Mr. Dorman to inquire about him returning to a meeting to advise the Planning and Zoning Board.  If more assistance is required, they will ask Mr. Dorman for a proposal.  Member Behnken moved to recommend to the Town Commission that they authorize Manager Burns to request Mr. Dorman to come back and advise the board and that whatever is budgeted may be applied to that effort.  The motion was seconded by Member Clements and passed unanimously.

 

Manager Burns will e-mail everyone links to examples of school board and other amendment elements.  The next meeting will be on February 25, 2009, unless Jack Dorman is not available.

 

Manager Burns explained that Attorney Chesser has a court date set of February 13 regarding the storage lot trade.  We should have a clear deed in hand by mid-March.  The Planning and Zoning Board will be the main agency for the planning of the storage lot which will probably start at either the March or April Planning and Zoning Meeting.  Manager Burns warned the board that there are some residents who are unhappy that a storage lot is going in on Richbourg but he expects it to be filled shortly after it is open for business.

 

Member Behnken asked if Manager Burns had an update on the gravel pit property at the end of Snug Harbor (Maxon’s lot).  Manager Burns explained that, as of now, there is no change.  He sent a letter to Okaloosa County but was told by Growth Management that, unless sand is eroding away, there was nothing they can do.

 

Member Behnken also inquired about the lot between Shalimar Yacht Basin and Snug Harbor.  Manager Burns stated that the town acquired that property and made an agreement with the Shalimar Yacht Basin that they can continue using the property for trailer storage if they allow Shalimar residents free usage of their boat ramp.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:      

February 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. -- Shalimar Town Commission Meeting

February 25, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. -- Shalimar Planning and Zoning Board Meeting

           

ADJOURNMENT:  Member Dominique moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.  Member Behnken seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.