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Martin County rejects Hope Sound Storage land-use change after resident opposition
Summary
The county commission voted unanimously to deny a request to reclassify 4.01 acres in Hope Sound from medium-density residential to general commercial for a proposed three-story storage facility after residents raised flooding, scale and neighborhood impacts.
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners unanimously denied a comprehensive plan amendment request to change 4.01 acres in Hope Sound from medium-density residential to general commercial, a move that would have cleared the way for a three‑story storage facility.
The vote came after roughly an hour of presentations and public comment that included concerns about flooding, compatibility with existing homes and the size of the proposed structure. Commissioner Capps moved to deny the amendment and Commissioner Vargas seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Staff said the applicant, represented by attorney Bob Raines of Gunster, submitted a…
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