Lynn Haven approves Bay Breeze Shores development order pending Bay County road approval

The Lynn Haven City Commission on March 25 conditionally approved a development order for Bay Breeze Shores, a proposed 3.67-acre residential project at 1817 Baybreeze Drive that would build 19 duplexes (38 units), provided Bay County grants the necessary driveway/access permit for Grassy Point Road.

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…