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Neighbors and speakers raise density, school and drainage concerns about proposed Boulevard/Beauvoir Villas project
Summary
Several residents and speakers told the Biloxi City Council they opposed the proposed high‑density single‑family development tied to the planned development at 2003 Lawrence/Barnes Street, citing inconsistencies with the comprehensive plan, lot sizes, spacing between houses and potential school impacts.
Multiple residents and civic speakers told the Biloxi City Council during public comments that a proposed planned development residential project (referred to in meeting documents as Boulevard/Beauvoir Villas and described in the ordinance as 251 lots) raises concerns about density, neighborhood fit and school capacity.
Jared Velasco, speaking from 435 Cove Drive, quoted language from the city’s land‑development ordinance and said the proposal is not consistent with the comprehensive plan’s future‑use guidance for the site, which he said envisioned government use and parkland for portions of the property. He said the proposed lot sizes (about 1,250 square feet per lot, as stated in public…
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