Lynn Haven commissioners discuss Avery Shores development order, utilities and access concerns

Lynn Haven commissioners reviewed a development order request from Miller Enterprises Inc. for the Avery Shores townhome project during a pre‑commission meeting, focusing on sewer capacity, emergency access and site constraints.

The discussion matters because the development ties into existing utility infrastructure on the city’s east side and because residents and the planning commission previously raised traffic, elevation and access concerns.

City staff said the lift station to which the project would connect (the Cashelmarra lift station) has adequate capacity for the new units, but a downstream station — Lift Station 47 at the foot of the bridge — requires upgrades for the broader service area on the east side. City attorney Cole characterized those upgrades as part of the city’s master plan and said they are not currently the developer’s responsibility. Planning staff noted the planning commission previously voted the application down 5‑2 at their meeting after residents raised…