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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church rezoning for vehicle storage draws sharp neighborhood opposition
Summary
St. Mark’s proposed PD rezoning to allow outdoor storage of operable RVs, boats and utility trailers drew support from the church and some parishioners but strong opposition from neighboring Woodmont residents and a planning commission finding of inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church sought a Planned Development rezoning (PD20‑41353) at a June 16 Zoning Hearing Master session to permit outdoor, long‑term storage of operable recreational vehicles, private pleasure crafts and utility trailers on a portion of church‑owned land in the Carrollwood area.
The church’s representatives said the change would preserve more of the property’s mature live oaks and forested buffer than an alternative previously allowed by right — a 77‑bed assisted‑living facility that they said would have required removing trees and generated continuous traffic. Father Robert Douglas, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, said the church’s plan “retains 3 acres of beautiful grounds while also eliminating the noise associated with the ALF.”
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