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Commission denies proposed St. Andrews Bayview development agreement after heavy resident opposition
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After a packed public hearing in which dozens of residents urged limits on building heights and protection of the historic St. Andrews character, the Panama City Commission voted 5-0 to deny the proposed St. Andrews Bayview development agreement.
The Panama City Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to deny a proposed development agreement covering eight parcels in the block west of Beck Avenue and east of Bayview Avenue in St. Andrews, following hours of public comment from residents who said the plan would allow buildings out of scale with the neighborhood.
Supporters of preserving St. Andrews’ low-rise, historic character filled the commission chamber and urged commissioners to reject the agreement, saying it would allow building heights that “would overshadow” the waterfront village. Speakers described long ties to the area, circulated a petition and warned that taller buildings would create parking, traffic and environmental pressures.
The proposed agreement, submitted by the James McVey revocable trust and represented by attorney Kevin Obos of Hand…
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