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The project drew more than an hour of testimony from neighbors, engineers and the developer before the commission voted to approve with the condition that Bay County approve road access. Opponents pressed the commission on traffic safety at the Grassy Point/State Road 77 intersection, local water pressure and sewer lift-station capacity, FEMA flood-zone changes and the presence of protected bird species.

City Planner Amanda (staff) introduced the application as “an application for a development order for Bay Breeze Shores,” and said the site’s future land-use designation is High Density Residential, which allows 8–20 dwelling units per acre. Amanda told the commission the parcel is about 3.67 acres and the applicant proposes 19 duplexes, for 38 total units. She also said Bay County will issue a driveway access permit if the commission approves the development order and that the project includes a $19,500 tree-mitigation payment to the city to offset trees removed.

Neighbors and homeowners‑association representatives detailed specific concerns. William Flynn, representing the Cashelmarra homeowners, told the commission the neighborhood’s water and sewage systems lack sufficient capacity for additional development and cited a consulting report showing current fire-flow shortfalls. John Gronbeck, representing Millpointe Landing HOA, said recent FEMA map changes raised the base flood elevation for the area (from AE 7 to AE 12) and argued that would require substantially higher finished‑floor elevations or houses built on pilings. Multiple residents described frequent wildlife sightings on and near the site, including large birds and deer, and some witnesses said they had observed birds they identified as bald eagles or ospreys.

Developer representatives and the applicant’s attorney disputed claims that wildlife or flood-zone issues blocked the project. Attorney Julie Sombathy told the commission that the law requires elected bodies to respect property owners’ development rights and that the application met city requirements: “The law requires you to prioritize my client's property rights here,” she said, arguing the city lacks jurisdiction to deny development on the basis of alleged bald‑eagle sightings without state or federal findings. Project engineer Brad Harris (KB Engineering) and other consultants described plan changes since the planning‑commission review, including adjustments to the stormwater pond and removal of a previously proposed emergency access spur off Cashelmarra.

The planning commission had recommended denial at its January 7 meeting, citing “too many moving parts,” including access, potential litigation and stormwater questions. At the city hearing several residents reiterated litigation over a small parcel that had been included in earlier plans; the developer’s attorney said the sliver has been returned and that related claims have been dismissed or moved to dismissal.

Commission discussion moved through three formal steps: a motion to table the item (made and seconded), a subsequent motion to approve that initially failed, and a final motion to approve contingent on Bay County approving the road/access. The final conditional approval carried after roll-call votes; the commission formally recorded the condition that the county approve driveway/access permitting before the development could proceed.

The commission did not impose additional city conditions requiring road widening or specific timing for infrastructure upgrades; however, staff and consultants said building permits and utility plan reviews would require verification of fire flow and sewer capacity before vertical construction. Amanda told commissioners that if building permits show fire‑flow below the city’s 1,000‑gallon‑per‑minute guideline, the fire inspector would require sprinklers for the structures.

Next steps: the developer must secure the county driveway/access permit and then satisfy routine building‑permit and utility reviews; the city’s approval is conditioned on that county action. If County permitting or subsequent permit reviews require substantial changes, the developer may need to return to the commission for new approvals or modifications.

Votes at the meeting: the commission first tabled the item, an initial motion to approve failed on roll call, and a later motion to approve with the condition that Bay County approve the road passed (final tally recorded in the formal action below).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/25/2025 City of Lynn Haven Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Lynn Haven City Commission on March 25 conditionally approved a development order for Bay Breeze Shores, a proposed 3.67‑acre residential project that would build 19 duplexes (38 units), contingent on Bay County approving a driveway/access permit for Grassy Point Road.","taxTitle","Lynn Haven, Bay County, Florida","taxId",52331,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106768,"Commission discusses allowing alcohol at private, non‑city events on city property; no vote taken",180,3775000,3955000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779477-260a6e8b8d46169003b90532d6582854&start=3775&end=3955","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779477-260a6e8b8d46169003b90532d6582854/thumbnail_3775000.jpg","/articles/6106768/Lynn-Haven/Bay-County/Florida/Commission-discusses-allowing-alcohol-at-private-noncity-events-on-city-property-no-vote-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106768-4e35fa7d2a85e106e81b158cf635ae70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024004&Signature=dARoxZzrzYVWN8FRpPqkZLQPhqcGyaPt0FH0TbaBQf8P7dygSUZGJvnqf4DAAbF1ugeicRt7OaQk-VxMCoOqals~~~hbhJyLUNl8FLI62KnZs6E71JD-7L-3w5maFjHfXy7NrQVn4MG2qDFqvmEClQvSAwIrB2EHRK9H3KKhZL3vJ5q5X0TqxLxtQ8gvzlTttMk5LWIKoeQBvCXA1fB12w57pdj32U7UHjCphn1ksEmudJmFq~Vof5UDbmI-7I67FH-YjuwNeqsBEDUNpUykG7lJYU4ljUrkjwxT0oFZwOj0H3ANr0-6qrAatj0t6suc43uX3b8iVg-Z8TCyw0r7LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynn Haven City Commission held a discussion‑only item March 25 on whether to allow the consumption and sale of alcohol at privately organized, non‑city events on city property (for example, private weddings or permitted special events at Kinsall or Sheffield parks). Commissioner Vandegrift introduced the topic, saying local citizens had asked for a change to allow private event promoters to apply to serve alcohol under specified rules. The commission did not take a vote.

Commissioner Vandegrift said the intent was limited: not to change rules for city‑sponsored events (such as the city concert series or egg hunts), but to consider a permitting pathway for private renters (for example, private weddings at the garden center or park restroom areas) to serve low‑alcohol beverages under conditions. She asked residents and promoters to read materials in the online agenda packet and to provide written comments or proposals for safeguards, such as deposits, insurance and indemnification language.

Several commissioners encouraged public input and noted earlier discussions on the item. No staff recommendation was recorded during the discussion and no formal changes to code or policy were made; the item remained at the discussion stage for future consideration.

What was asked of the public

- Read the agenda packet, which contains the history of prior discussions and staff notes on item 17.
- Provide suggestions and written comments to the commission (email or through the city manager) about preferred permit conditions (insurance, deposits, age restrictions, beverage types and hours).

Next steps

The commission signaled an openness to further discussion but requested time to collect public input. A formal ordinance or policy change would be required to change rules for alcohol at permitted private events; staff would draft options only after commissioners review public input.

No formal action or vote was taken on March 25.","Commissioners heard a discussion-only agenda item about permitting alcohol at private events on city property (not city‑sponsored events). The item was introduced by Commissioner Vandegrift; commissioners asked residents to review the agenda packet and provide feedback before a formal decision.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106773,"Votes at a glance: Lynn Haven commission passes ordinance, liens and grants; traffic calming approved",0,2400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779477-260a6e8b8d46169003b90532d6582854&start=2400&end=2400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779477-260a6e8b8d46169003b90532d6582854/thumbnail_2400000.jpg","/articles/6106773/Lynn-Haven/Bay-County/Florida/Votes-at-a-glance-Lynn-Haven-commission-passes-ordinance-liens-and-grants-traffic-calming-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106773-63d3559a53bc2982b2edff3144b06c62/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024004&Signature=S8adPrXwPuuk41oUXPOVgEfWBekc-WiSFC0C5DOZwREYMDnKgpJmN7SlUZoTf33cKn4hVmUQF~CrwaZzieSHKMpugGlXLZ3aTbinM~FJ~jIaXifZlkwb7WUmcN~vaX6F2aWv~pBw8xT2MTUtcte8qEH0fpEXykT0pPIxmcYqQU3lo7oSn6Vs94zRsA4PSc2bB~JlE9i4YpgakGsfHKMclaQI5RKPkzj3J1HLJy5zS0NAe8pMbocyNX3NCTVxUpBF0VdyM7nmVkJr~g6wGeEIpjri3LH3g8OiwBNpoGMQR4cPY7Hq7~NPwxY5Mm7zcpuw8q0mB8T4zW9CZEvLNf75lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its March 25 meeting the Lynn Haven City Commission approved a mix of routine consent items and standalone motions, including an ordinance on milestone inspections, a nuisance‑abatement lien, an IFB contract award for a beautification project and the installation of traffic calming devices on 20 Fourth Street. The commission also approved a conditional development order for Bay Breeze Shores (covered in a separate article).

Key outcomes

- Consent agenda: The commission approved minutes (from prior meeting), surplus declarations and authorization for staff to auction surplus items on govdeals.com, and a residential‑incentive program application for 1313 Illinois Avenue. Motion passed by unanimous roll call.

- Ordinance 1178 (milestone inspections): After the city attorney’s presentation, the commission voted to adopt amendments to the City Code establishing milestone inspection requirements for buildings. The ordinance was read by title and adopted on roll call.

- Bay Breeze Shores (development order): See full article. The commission ultimately approved the development order conditioned on Bay County issuing the driveway/access permit for Grassy Point Road.

- Resolution 20250352 (nuisance lien): The commission approved Resolution 2025‑03‑52 to place a lien of $1,056.56 on property at 1106 Wyoming Avenue for abatement costs incurred by the city. The motion passed on roll call.

- IFB 24‑2503 (beautification grant, Phase 2): The commission approved awarding the beautification project to Piney Grove Nursery & Landscape in the amount of $119,878.35. The award passed on roll call.

- Traffic calming on 20 Fourth Street (agenda item added after petition): Staff were authorized to install speed‑calming devices on 20 Fourth Street. The public‑petitioned request led the commission to approve installation of two speed humps (placement to be spaced per policy standards). The city indicated ordering would begin immediately and placement would follow delivery.

What the votes mean

Most consent and contract awards were routine and passed without extended debate. The milestone‑inspection ordinance adopts new municipal inspection requirements and will be codified into city ordinance. The nuisance lien and beautification contract impose specific budget or lien actions already reflected in staff recommendations. The traffic‑calming approval responds to a resident petition and directs Public Works to install devices on the single‑block corridor listed.

What remains to follow

The Bay County driveway/access permit remains a gating action for the Bay Breeze Shores development. For projects requiring construction, building permits and utility plan reviews will be required; fire‑flow and sewer capacity issues flagged during public comment will be addressed during infrastructure and building‑permit reviews.

Summary of recorded formal actions

- Consent agenda: approved (unanimous) — minutes, surplus/auction, residential incentive application for 1313 Illinois Ave.
- Ordinance 1178 (milestone inspections): adopted (roll call: approved)
- Resolution 2025‑03‑52 (lien, 1106 Wyoming Ave): approved (amount $1,056.56)
- IFB 24‑2503 beautification project (Phase 2): award to Piney Grove Nursery & Landscape, $119,878.35 — approved
- Traffic calming (20 Fourth Street): approved; order to Public Works to install calming devices per policy spacing

Votes and formal motions are recorded in the meeting minutes and in the city’s action log. Items 16 and 17 were postponed for further review as noted in the agenda.","The commission approved several routine and contested items: adoption of milestone‑inspection ordinance, a nuisance lien, a beautification IFB award, surplus/consent items, and traffic calming devices on 20 Fourth Street. One development order (Bay Breeze Shores) was approved conditionally (see separate coverage).","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Lynn Haven commission passes ordinance, liens and grants; traffic calming approved