Council approves special exception to allow manufactured homes at 3032 Mary Walker Drive

The Gautier City Council unanimously approved a planning commission recommendation on Aug. 19 granting a special exception to allow a manufactured home at 3032 Mary Walker Drive in an MW (Mixed Use Recreation/Commercial) zoning district. Planning Director Scott Anderson said business agenda items 1–3 had been mitigated and that this request had been evaluated by staff. The motion to accept the planning commission’s recommendation was made by Councilman Fuller and seconded by Councilman George; the council voiced no recorded opposition. Council members questioned density and compliance with mobile-home park standards before approving the exception. Councilman Minor asked how many units were allowed on the parcel and whether additional units would exceed density limits; Anderson replied staff would "give that specific number" and confirmed the site was under the district limit as submitted. Councilman Minor said he wanted clarity "before we start approving a bunch" and the planning director said the city would review the lot’s allowable density and would not approve additional units beyond the district’s limit. The council’s action accepts the planning commission recommendation and allows the applicant to proceed under the special-exception approval, subject to compliance with mobile-home park regulations (parking, hard surfacing, setbacks and other code requirements). The council did not amend the application or adopt a rezoning; staff will ensure the parcel’s permitted density and site compliance are documented in the project file before additional development is permitted.