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Staff identified the owner in the file as Jonathan Brooks and described the request as relief from the downtown district standards: a 10-foot maximum front setback, an 80% minimum frontage occupancy, and a 25-foot minimum parking setback (cited in staff materials as Table 104-306.108). Staff explained the new zoning district encourages buildings to be pulled closer to the street with parking at the rear; the applicant said rear parking was not feasible for this lot.

An individual who identified himself at the podium as Jonathan Simmons and gave an address in Lynn Haven testified that the lot is 40 feet wide and that meeting the 80% frontage-occupancy requirement would leave insufficient width for rear parking once side setbacks and utilities are considered. Simmons said neighboring development under older code requirements would impose a 20-foot side setback, leaving only limited buildable width. \"You would have to try to build a house at 80% wide on a 20-foot lot,\" he said, describing practical constraints for meeting the new downtown frontage standards. He also said there is no alley access behind the lot within 25 feet.

Board members discussed the new neighborhood setback rules and whether the parcel could reasonably accommodate the required rear parking; staff reiterated the intent of the district and the physical constraints on the lot.

The board moved to approve the requested variances; the motion passed 5-0.

The variance approval allows the owner/applicant flexibility from the downtown setback and frontage rules for the property at 709 Tenth Court. The record contains an internal discrepancy in names: staff listed the owner as Jonathan Brooks while the person who testified identified himself as Jonathan Simmons; the article reflects both as they appear in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Panama City Planning Board Meeting 05122025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Board approved a variance request for property at 709 Tenth Court, authorizing departures from the downtown neighborhood standards (maximum 10-foot front setback, 80% minimum frontage occupancy and 25-foot minimum parking setback) after the applicant said rear parking was not feasible on the 40-foot lot.","taxTitle","Panama City, Bay County, Florida","taxId",4834,"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},6239602,"Board approves final plat for 25-lot Shoreline Circle subdivision with single-family restriction",160,529000,689000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af&start=529&end=689","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af/thumbnail_529000.jpg","/articles/6239602/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Board-approves-final-plat-for-25-lot-Shoreline-Circle-subdivision-with-single-family-restriction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239602-d3eb8cb958291cdc138006235bca833c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170896&Signature=mZjj8MjBklUYbmf1Cwbdy2F3BheZjHztkx3S88X~3Qe817EXoHfolNe5S9PJBfXKf~n-fre5YzWMFgeJb3lCtEnhYz5V1Wrl5M3DuOPLvY87lwkFSRIXb2sTHWK~JMwO5AC625ByVkyPqBxLRNqtlX87lXSDVotpMjzAppsDEBuEaWrC38i~E3A5iwRPoHyHn3IElC87NIydiMQsyj3p1IPX-b-YFfKXZBiVHK5E4zIDYSXm3Ecma165rn-c8cOfOp6CYValr2uN4QmmFtak-kz9UcVsPmMPclgQbrP2escpAubhEGM9Eyo3bQjIQ3nqYaBaszrnthOWyfGnbP4DVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 12 the Panama City Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a final plat for a 25-lot subdivision on Shoreline Circle that will be limited to detached single-family homes.

Staff told the board the city commission previously approved a development agreement for the project and that the development order was issued on Sept. 18, 2024. Per that development agreement, staff recommended adding a note on the plat’s title page restricting the property to detached single-family homes and prohibiting duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes. Staff’s recommended conditions also included providing a financial guarantee equal to 10% of the total cost of remaining sidewalks and a maintenance bond or cash escrow equal to 10% of the cost of improvements to cover potential defects.

William Thompson, who identified himself at the podium and said he had been sworn, answered board questions about the plat and confirmed he was the project engineer. Another representative in the record was identified as Scott, who staff said was the active representative and engineer.

A board member making the motion to approve asked that the approval be explicitly tied to the language staff member Savannah added; the maker moved to approve with the conditions and language, and the board approved 5-0.

The approval advances the subdivision to recording and infrastructure construction phases once the financial guarantees and remaining TRC comments are addressed.","The planning board approved a final plat for a 25-lot subdivision on Shoreline Circle, conditioned on a title-page note restricting development to detached single-family homes and on a 10% financial guarantee and maintenance bond or escrow for sidewalks and potential defects.",{"_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},6239607,"Planning board clears final plat for Liberty Phase 10 in 943-acre Liberty PUD",102,422000,524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af&start=422&end=524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af/thumbnail_422000.jpg","/articles/6239607/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Planning-board-clears-final-plat-for-Liberty-Phase-10-in-943-acre-Liberty-PUD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239607-794dd207174b645a4b4622edeacc15aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170896&Signature=Sjkow~mAvTt6YzieFFeUlK5uNjtC0bCumuP7dxBSj4aR9GjPa2fOHbC8jSK8tWY8ZeVs8eGEjeu8X-KtPc792WJnS9WEXblv9vvWJa32RCtHUQ-aYn5mySCZhxzkNmuqymnK8Qrl-i~MvhXawbdkhcn~Ce2o2iGnTMewTeBw5Wb7jl0sAiXT3Z35-M66y0-fW4n-HeNaKl-tfc7WnsW16xg8K3o6GMO6I2lzn3TWN1gQDMmUiBIs4UmyAlZnwYnzyYZEC7RNC0dTA~0H6GiG4JrQ7bpLpdqYrUiTd2vw4qwQU6QRT~HA5BMl2i5qqgtjWlaic~u1FD-g-a4PHHszOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Planning Board voted 5-0 on May 12 to approve the final plat for Liberty Phase 10, part of the Liberty PUD, a master-planned development the board said was originally approved in 2019.

Staff described the Liberty master plan as a 943-acre PUD that will be developed in multiple phases over the next decade. The final plat before the board covers Phase 10; staff said the applicant (Sean Kelly) and the owner (identified in the record as Doctor Horton) have obtained technical review committee (TRC) approval and will provide a performance guarantee as required.

A city representative explained that the developer must secure TRC sign-off and submit a performance bond before finalization. \"TRC, just for the audience, is the Technical Review Committee,\" staff said during the presentation. The applicant confirmed TRC approval and said he will submit the performance guarantee.

No members of the public addressed the board. The board moved to approve the final plat; the motion passed 5-0.

The vote clears Phase 10 to proceed toward final recording and construction permitting, subject to TRC conditions and the required performance guarantee.","The board approved final plat for Liberty Phase 10 in the Liberty PUD, a multi-phase master plan the city approved in 2019; developer (listed as Doctor Horton) will proceed to obtain required TRC approvals and performance guarantees.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6239611,"Planning board approves text amendment to exempt common small repairs from development-order requirement",350,1359000,1709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af&start=1359&end=1709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af/thumbnail_1359000.jpg","/articles/6239611/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Planning-board-approves-text-amendment-to-exempt-common-small-repairs-from-development-order-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239611-7c909a6e56be4a7b6939fea4c8c224a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170896&Signature=SKNaFn0KqiYh9gP3T-P0j1N93F4b-OcuSrcXZNV95rtvKi~Cxj0XF5zI4Qd7y9AE7Z-nWCDbzgWWPtYf87tdIMZM3MLGYXRtAwHl8MATrwuq-sxtTPEX7bnwNdGTQBroYJ4CEJlv2cp68DoOsowmLaFU9jSzQP5CLBEUiJEZCL3MuygW8Rg8Vi2FSnXwiPT9eM5P4FoGH-AtEHTnOsdcqvHKprZBFvx9KZoFDLsIuvmijzw2WgAgmexDxuz2LfFWdmZ6rStAe832lRiQN8miACabengXpSd6fA05Fl5eYwNUcG3cGM8K3zRuCG6JvdfUgiQiB0WY8Un6RtYOzYUlTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Planning Board voted 5-0 on May 12 to approve a text amendment to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) adding additional exceptions to the requirement to obtain a development order for minor construction and repairs.

Staff told the board the amendment will amend ULDC sections 102-2 and 102-36 to allow additional exceptions, including construction of non-habitable accessory structures under 1,000 square feet; interior or exterior renovation, repair, alteration or maintenance of existing single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes or quadplexes that do not expand square footage or change use; and repair or replacement of utility lines, drainage facilities and other infrastructure when there is no impact to environmentally sensitive lands or expansion of capacity.

A planning staff member described the change as an attempt to reduce procedural burden on routine projects and to focus development-order review on larger projects: \"This helps to remove that requirement,\" the staff member said, characterizing the amendment as a starting point to reduce unnecessary red tape. Staff also said a combined development-order and building-permit application process for single-family projects is in development and could be available in a month or two.

Board members questioned whether the amendment would apply to existing homes and whether a dollar threshold should be added; staff confirmed the exceptions will apply to existing homes and said the amendment does not include a dollar threshold. The board discussed programmatic steps to keep oversight for projects that do increase footprint or require new utility connections.

The board moved to approve the text amendment; the motion passed 5-0.

The change removes the development-order requirement for a set of enumerated, lower-impact building activities, while preserving the city’s authority to require development orders for projects that expand capacity or affect environmentally sensitive lands.","The board approved changes to Unified Land Development Code sections that add exceptions to when a development order is required, exempting certain accessory structures under 1,000 sq ft, specified home repairs, and utility/ drainage repairs that do not expand capacity or affect sensitive lands.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6239616,"Planning board approves zoning for 1,200-acre Shelton property PUD with long-term buildout",650,692000,1342000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af&start=692&end=1342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336984-2d83ff72bc3c6cec5e4fdac63296d9af/thumbnail_692000.jpg","/articles/6239616/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Planning-board-approves-zoning-for-1200-acre-Shelton-property-PUD-with-long-term-buildout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239616-51ba2304c9381da40083a3f0924797a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170896&Signature=QEkRBLo5FtHOl15FiGWFgWaI5vjWVziSjA-QTS8GVLfJrdzxuxdzxs1CKNqu5RnaT-A5cbb0Xs4sZGev9JyP~LYr0ClJ6whQtshDy-IhmyXaEypLoeklYZ4xnJq0nuwYPofi5OhaaHbcBcxHHHb0B9UXYyfhFUyHpafKYQui4RAnQrArvPsfXM4BDu67866nYv1JTNxFaOftWV03WFdsTSudniw3eM7fmFTP~9iDN4i9d~q4Msc9HpXjw0Jq7idFS6l2wlTxW36zK6khOCThd0CXeBRn1KVY4rFNT3wWQ7jvrjAibHtBnXDDa8Th8wL2ZoGoYMvTk~iVnNh~kglHMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Planning Board on May 12 voted 5-0 to approve a planned unit development (PUD) zoning application for the Shelton Property Overlay District, a roughly 1,200-acre tract in the Panama City North planning area.

The PUD application, presented by Raymond Greer of Design West Group, requests master-plan zoning to implement the Shelton overlay that the city’s comprehensive plan established in 2014. Greer told the board the plan sets a maximum build-out of 1,800 dwelling units and up to 450,000 square feet of nonresidential space and estimated the full project could take about 13 years to complete in roughly eight phases.

The approval authorizes the PUD zoning; it does not approve construction plans. Staff advised the board that transportation and roadway impact mitigation will be addressed later at the development-order stage and recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.

Greer described long-range infrastructure considerations for the site, including an existing city-owned spine road that runs from John Pitts Road north toward the port, existing water and sewer infrastructure in that right-of-way, and planned regional projects (including the Gulf Coast Parkway/Tram Road alignment) that the applicant said would provide future access. \"We are not here to ask for a development today,\" Greer said. \"What we want to do is zone it and continue to develop plans and coordinate with the city and county.\" He said the owner has worked on entitlement matters for the property for more than 15 years.

Board members asked about timing and sequencing of road improvements and whether specific mitigation would be required; staff responded that more detailed transportation analysis and mitigation commitments would be provided at the development-order stage as each phase advances.

The board made a motion to approve the PUD; the motion passed 5-0.

The approval establishes the zoning framework for later discretionary steps: future development orders, plats, and infrastructure permits will still be required for each phase and must meet conditions in the approved PUD and applicable city and county regulations.","The Panama City Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a planned unit development (PUD) zoning request for the Shelton Property Overlay District, allowing up to 1,800 dwelling units and 450,000 square feet of nonresidential development over an estimated 13-year buildout.","actionData","errors"]

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