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Residents urge commissioners to halt rezoning and curb new development near Avalon Beach
Summary
Multiple residents spoke at public forum opposing rezoning and additional lot splitting in Avalon Beach/Country Lane and nearby Glade Drive, citing wetlands, floating septic concerns, traffic safety and loss of habitat.
Residents from Avalon Beach and surrounding neighborhoods came to the Santa Rosa County commission meeting on July 21 to oppose proposed rezoning and additional subdivision in low‑lying areas off Country Lane and Glade Drive.
Pauline Grimes, a long‑time resident, urged commissioners to stop rezoning and to protect wetlands and wooded areas that she said act as flood buffers and wildlife habitat. "This is wetlands. They are destroying the trees which soak up the water. They keep us from flooding," Grimes said,…
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