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Walton Dunes beach access draws residents’ opposition and calls for ADA improvements; commissioners defer pending court opinion
Summary
Dozens of residents packed the Walton County Freeport Annex on March 25 to oppose conversion of Walton Dunes beach access into a larger regional access; county staff presented a plan with limited parking, a small bathhouse and ADA access, and commissioners deferred action pending a site visit and a court opinion.
Walton County’s planned improvements at the Walton Dunes neighborhood beach access prompted extended public comment and a lengthy presentation by county beach operations staff at the March 25 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Residents and property owners urged the board to treat the site as a neighborhood access and not convert it into a larger “regional” beach access with expanded parking and amenities; others urged adding ADA access and a modest bathhouse to serve neighborhood needs.
Brian Kellenberger, Walton County director of beach operations, reviewed the most recent design concepts developed after multiple public meetings and reviews. The plan…
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