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Planning board approves small‑scale map amendment for 3920 Kelly Ave to allow duplexes
Summary
The Escambia County Planning Board approved a small‑scale future land use change for two parcels on Kelly Avenue, converting about 0.68 acres from commercial to Mixed Use Urban, enabling residential development; the applicant said she plans two duplexes.
The Escambia County Planning Board voted May 6 to approve a small‑scale comprehensive plan map amendment for two parcels on the 3900 block of Kelly Avenue (including 3920 Kelly Ave), converting approximately 0.68 acres from commercial future land use to Mixed Use Urban (MOU).
Planning staff summarized the application, noting the parcels lie within the Palafox redevelopment area and the change meets state criteria for a small‑scale amendment (under 50 acres, not in an area of critical concern, and not a text amendment). Staff said the MOU designation permits residential uses in addition to nonresidential uses and that utilities (Emerald Coast Utilities Authority) will provide potable water and solid‑waste service. In staff's view, the amendment would not change area characteristics while allowing residential development.
The applicant, who gave her name on the record as Lisonbee Arruda, told the board she seeks to build two duplexes and described the street as primarily residential: "The entire street is residential. It would make no sense to put anything commercial on there... I'd like to provide some more housing to the area." (Applicant)
A board member moved to approve the application; the motion was seconded and the chair called for a vote. The motion carried by voice vote. The board made no further conditions on the amendment in the hearing transcript.
Staff's presentation noted there are no indications of wetlands on the parcels, no historic or archaeological sites flagged in county records, and the site is not within a wellhead protection area per county GIS. If protected trees are found during development review, compliance with environmental regulations will be required before development plan approval.
