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Commission approves rezoning to let Gulf Coast State College add classrooms
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to rezone a mixed commercial/residential parcel (ID 03040‑150R) to public use so Gulf Coast State College can add classrooms; the Planning board recommended approval 6‑0.
The Port St. Joe City Commission voted unanimously to approve a rezoning request that will convert a parcel identified as 03040‑150R from mixed commercial and residential to public use to allow expansion by Gulf Coast State College.
Alex Schroed of North Star Engineering, representing the college, told the commission the applicant seeks to build one additional building of roughly 11,000 square feet containing two to three classrooms to expand nursing and allied‑health training. Schroed said the Planning and Development Review Board recommended rezoning 6‑0 at its prior meeting.
Commission discussion was brief. After a motion and second, the commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 6‑20 by a 5‑0 vote. City staff said rezoning would enable the college to move forward with site and building design; the owner must still present final plans and obtain permits before construction.
Why this matters: The college said it needs classroom space to expand nursing and medical training that supports the local hospital and regional workforce. The change consolidates zoning to match the college’s public use needs.
Next steps: The city approved first reading of Ordinance 6‑20 and will proceed with required public‑hearing steps and permitting; the college indicated it will return with more detailed designs.
