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- Garden Street Community (Case 11): Moved to next hearing. Board approved a motion transferring the case to the May 22 meeting at 5 p.m. (Motion to continue; no formal vote tally recorded.)

- Point Baker Water Systems Inc. (Conditional use): Approved without objection; no opposition at hearing.

- Cobtown Holiness Church (Conditional use): Approved without objection; no opposition at hearing.

- Manning Crafted Homes / Tyler Manning (Case noted as recommended without approval/objection in packet): Approved without objection at hearing.

- Lydia's Cove (Planned Unit Development amendment, Henderson Engineering): Approved. The applicant revised a prior PUD layout to cluster lots and preserve wetlands; the board accepted contributing public benefit (sidewalk work) and found the proposed 27 units within allowable parameters for the PUD review.

- City of Milton – Conditional‑use permit for 80‑acre wastewater treatment plant: Approved. County staff advised the application met most LDC criteria; approval allows the city to proceed to FDEP permitting and grant applications (see full article).

- Navarre rezoning (Boya Development / Ryan Jones): Approved with conditions limiting the development to 68 units and preserving wetland buffers; approval included an explicit unit cap and protection measures.

- Zachary Woolridge / Tavira Street rezoning from R1 to R2: Approved with a condition limiting development to three single‑family residences (three stick‑built homes; not mobile homes).

- Dustin and Nicole Rutherford / Polk Town Road (Pet crematory): Approved with conditions — operations confined to a single 1,200‑square‑foot barn and no expansion without further county approval.

- Proposed Highway Commercial Development (HCD) for a Munson Highway RV/overnight park: Denied. Commissioners expressed concern about permitting full‑time occupancy and neighborhood impacts; the applicant indicated a desire to pursue other options but the board denied the rezoning request.

How votes were recorded: Many actions were approved \"without objection\" at the dais. Where recorded roll‑call tallies appear in the transcript, the Navarre rezoning and several rezonings passed by recorded 3‑to‑1 margins. The Milton conditional‑use decision was approved after public comment and staff recommendations; the transcript recorded a motion and final approval but did not publish a full roll‑call vote list in the hearing excerpt.

Next steps: For approved rezonings and conditional uses, applicants must submit required engineered site plans, obtain building and stormwater permits as applicable, and comply with conditions (for example: the Navarre project must observe the 68‑unit cap and wetland buffers; the Polk Town Road crematory must confine operations to the 1,200 sq ft barn). State permits (notably FDEP permits for wastewater discharge) remain separate regulatory steps and are not covered by county land‑use approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Rosa County Commission Special Rezoning Meeting - April 24, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","A consolidated list of formal actions taken at the Santa Rosa County special rezoning meeting, including conditional‑use approvals, rezonings and denials; each entry notes the outcome and key conditions where provided.","taxTitle","Santa Rosa County, Florida","taxId",12792,"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},6252145,"Santa Rosa County approves small, conditioned pet crematory on Polk Town Road after neighbors object",2294,8746000,11040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3190852-9b8f4acbdf96e6ecb222593b32dc9e96&start=8746&end=11040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3190852-9b8f4acbdf96e6ecb222593b32dc9e96/thumbnail_8746000.jpg","/articles/6252145/Santa-Rosa-County/Florida/Santa-Rosa-County-approves-small-conditioned-pet-crematory-on-Polk-Town-Road-after-neighbors-object","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252145-3809115d74314942c779d15a52a6fa28/orig.mp4?Expires=1770508954&Signature=M3IDgaPTC2XXlYUGClHYQ2By0HaqgXi89RAwY4UlpLHylb7e8msy~JU00P0KSoG1fAZWU~47E-x9DqD4n7F91JU-uF2gl3XiBJ0OUIa3CNVp~TVZKJ1AS-hu38NjEQTp4e4mXkalJeHno031mKskYmfjk5sRjH85ijZT75egAfv8qPFanxNgndDiy84tC6v3nhqg0XG8~zmWIJI6lV1qUcJ4owXT-4DaWzt~Xw-AZ8Mcs5e-JllmeILk5SxwHaM0uBtTW5UouXOXk9i4E9a9xwpegV2ZsMrX0l~yRtvj3QKwP1Guhg6px7KjaSfBcuCZUU1Ou85Ybo82hNOpi070bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa County commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing a pet crematory to operate inside a single small barn on Polk Town Road in Jay, subject to conditions aimed at limiting expansion and neighborhood impacts.

Applicants Nicole and Dustin Rutherford told the board they plan to place a single EPA‑listed, smokeless cremation unit in a 1,200‑square‑foot barn on their 112‑acre property and to partner with local veterinarians so most business would require no customer visits to the site. \"The machine is a smokeless and odorless operation and is EPA approved,\" Nicole Rutherford said, adding the unit \"will not be seen, heard, or smelled.\" The Rutherfords said they were not seeking rezoning, a pet cemetery or franchise rights.

Multiple neighbors opposed the request. Jason Wolf, who owns nearby property, told the board he had been promised different uses when he and others discussed the land previously and expressed concern about property values and the landowner’s stated intentions. Judy Wolf and other neighbors raised concerns about smoke, odors and the precedent of allowing a commercial use in a rural agricultural district.

Opponents also argued that the site is remote and that many residents bury animals or rely on existing crematories in nearby counties. Supporters who had met with the developer said the Rutherfords revised plans in response to neighborhood concerns and would preserve trees and limit impacts. Gail Acosta, a nearby homeowner who participated in a community meeting with the developer, said the crematory operator had changed building orientation and committed to preserving wetlands.

After questions from commissioners and discussion about the potential for expansion, the board approved the conditional use with specific limits: operations must be confined to the single 1,200‑square‑foot barn and the applicant agreed to a condition of \"no expansion\" tied to the conditional use. A commissioner clarified that any later change in scale or footprint would require a new zoning action. The motion passed without recorded objection after the applicant agreed to the limits.","The commission approved a conditional‑use permit for a pet crematory to operate in a small barn on Polk Town Road, with strict limits: operations must be confined to a 1,200‑square‑foot building and no onsite expansion is allowed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252150,"Navarre developer wins rezoning for 68‑unit apartment proposal after residents press wetland and traffic concerns",2072,6564000,8636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3190852-9b8f4acbdf96e6ecb222593b32dc9e96&start=6564&end=8636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3190852-9b8f4acbdf96e6ecb222593b32dc9e96/thumbnail_6564000.jpg","/articles/6252150/Santa-Rosa-County/Florida/Navarre-developer-wins-rezoning-for-68unit-apartment-proposal-after-residents-press-wetland-and-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252150-a2c673a415d7b9d133ed362bde7998a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770508954&Signature=LbAmQ3pwLPpCDihEb10HHZE6OyWRT6pCSxWlaqtntzStstUH5iCrKnxEJPEClLtvocbGrmpOKONKVujo72jiFTa-2nVnzqvtQRWuMIVCKMR8RQ5aB-1Fr80ZcpuvITG7CtiKgH57FxFT9yGUZ~VIfRdvOMP4Nm2dRwcSv~oRaTrltOZNGkrrCJ0SAj2HEu6H~kE654dD0U8iXvT-McYKEkkI6uESNSzve4-wFqI3X~~Ff5Oq6dpafzTwbE3tUHg2uJaxA9GfwOUAqsEs0kfQGPI9ccIyxFIyOVaPP5Swv00O5sa~oaWLTIsNgoa32DEH66jytYR8xJAMbQiBMkA1xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa County commission approved a rezoning request in Navarre to allow a residential development that the applicant said will be limited to 68 units, with plans to preserve wetlands and add buffers.

Developer Ryan Jones told commissioners he reduced his original request from R3 to R2 following community outreach and said the project would emphasize wetlands protection, buffers, and reduced density. \"We lowered our density requests from R3 to R2, reduced traffic concerns by cutting the overall density, enhanced environmental safeguards,\" Jones said.

Neighbors registered multiple concerns about flooding, stormwater outfalls and privacy, and several residents opposed the plan during the public comment period. Alyssa Bailey, who lives one block from the site, said the area already lacks sewer capacity and that two‑story buildings would overlook yards: \"We have no sewer on my block. The sewer system is at capacity in Navarre,\" she said.

Supporters and several commissioners emphasized that the revised plan preserves wetlands and that clustering higher density can keep those wetlands intact rather than requiring multiple single‑family lots with more wetland disturbance. Gail Acosta, a nearby resident who supported the plan after meetings with the developer, said Jones had adjusted the site plan to address privacy and wetlands concerns.

Commissioners approved the rezoning conditioned on a cap of 68 units and preservation of the wetland buffer. Commissioner Eddington, who represents the district, expressed reservations about apartments in general but backed the request because the applicant committed to protect the wetlands and limit unit count. The motion to approve passed 3–1.","A developer won county approval to rezone a Navarre parcel to R2 and proceed with a clustered apartment development limited to 68 units and with wetlands protections after public testimony raised traffic, drainage and privacy concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252155,"Santa Rosa County approves City of Milton conditional-use permit for new wastewater plant after months of debate",3855,1854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3190852-9b8f4acbdf96e6ecb222593b32dc9e96&start=1854&end=5709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3190852-9b8f4acbdf96e6ecb222593b32dc9e96/thumbnail_1854000.jpg","/articles/6252155/Santa-Rosa-County/Florida/Santa-Rosa-County-approves-City-of-Milton-conditional-use-permit-for-new-wastewater-plant-after-months-of-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252155-8607bc1b8b15b4f3ae8af6aef54139ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770508954&Signature=N5Umvl06bQdwp7M6muovA~yu0Yf5JIl3SGDZMgHWCR~NZFrZHAdUZtq4nL9iWSe0JOjNbzp4zkUueB7A4s9QUTDfgNo9NSLB6y0m~rd02M8wlRuEy-NnfPcT1DMiDjGhWfMzXhnGagnAFRGaEwmzM9RW8-55ARjCpFJbThMy2JvYpnBv8pvR3M5cIgnJjWYJEgVR9XqqbY8X6dgYDcf1lOn9am6RzzGw7BvSML3p4sWG59-bsyzf4BfwPDcSK1fpT~jwoMD~6vvq-VG0tr7qXYxPZX4kbCaoGN1UZxjEMZALxnXMMjyjG5nPDom7OuHSRk2NAnEamCf5yrX6S1lCFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a conditional‑use permit that clears the way for the City of Milton to design and seek permits for a new wastewater treatment plant and spray fields on an 80‑acre parcel outside Milton.

The permit approval requires the county finding that the project meets county land‑development standards, a conclusion county staff reached after reviewing the city's submittal. Milton representatives said the permit is necessary to apply for construction grants and finalize plant design. \"The conditional use permit will allow the city to move forward with finalizing the design of the plant and adjacent spray fields and initializing the permitting process with FDEP,\" a City of Milton representative said during the hearing.

The vote followed more than two hours of public testimony and technical back‑and‑forth about effluent permits, groundwater risks in the sand‑and‑gravel aquifer, and potential contamination from PFAS chemicals. Rod Mitchell, speaking for nearby residents, told commissioners that state permitting does not allow the downtown plant's effluent to be sprayed on the 17‑acre disposal site now under discussion and warned of PFAS risks: \"One of the chemicals tests at over 35 times the drinking water limits,\" he said. Former wastewater operator Lisa Bailey said the proposed location was \"in the wrong place\" because of proximity to springs and the Blackwater River.

City and engineering representatives told the board the city had revised its packet and that county staff found the proposal met the county's code criteria. Richard Delp of Baskerville Donovan, the city engineer present at the hearing, said the 17‑acre spray field had previously been permitted for discharge from the downtown plant and that a permanent modification would be filed if the new plant was built: \"The 17 acres was a permitted for effluent disposal from the downtown plant,\" he said.

Supporters — including current and former Milton city council members — said the city needs a new plant because the downtown facility is at or past its useful life and is close to the river. Council member Tom Powers told commissioners the project is needed to sustain local growth and industry. Pam Mitchell, representing Save Blackwater River, told commissioners she believed the city had met the county criteria and urged approval: \"The city's met the requirements,\" she said.

Opponents objected on water‑quality and siting grounds. Testimony cited an older technical report concluding the local sand‑and‑gravel aquifer is \"highly vulnerable to contamination\" and urged more groundwater modeling and protections. Commissioners pressed city staff for specifics on funding and permitting; city representatives said funding would be a mix of city revenue, reserves and grants, and that they planned to apply to Triumph Gulf Coast among other sources.

After board discussion the commission approved the conditional‑use permit. County staff reported the city's application satisfied the county land development code criteria listed in sections 5.0702 and 8.0304 of the code, and commissioners voted to allow the city to proceed with permitting and grant applications. The board's approval does not remove state permitting steps: the City of Milton must still obtain permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) before any discharge or field expansions.

Commission members who spoke in favor emphasized the need to end current discharges to the Blackwater River from the overloaded downtown plant, while opponents emphasized unresolved PFAS testing and aquifer vulnerability. The county's approval enables the city to continue design and grant work but leaves regulatory safeguards and monitoring to state agencies and future permits.

The decision ends a multi‑year local dispute over plant location and follows a December decision referenced during the hearing about a previously proposed site. The county record shows staff recommended the project meet most relevant LDC criteria; the board's approval formalizes that administrative finding and allows Milton to pursue the next steps of design and state permitting.","The Santa Rosa County commission approved a conditional-use permit allowing the City of Milton to build a new wastewater treatment plant and adjacent spray fields on an 80‑acre parcel, despite objections from East Milton residents and environmental concerns tied to PFAS and aquifer vulnerability.","actionData","errors"]

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