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Commission approves large-scale mixed-use plan amendment and zoning for 111 Highway 386 in Mexico Beach area
Summary
Bay County Planning Commission on March 18 recommended approval of a large-scale comprehensive-plan amendment (PLDPA 02/5040) and companion zoning change (PLCA 02/1939) to designate about 136 acres near Highway 386 as Mixed Land Use.
The Bay County Planning Commission on March 18 recommended approval of a large-scale future land use amendment (PLDPA 02/5040) and an accompanying zoning change (PLCA 02/1939) to convert approximately 136 acres near Highway 386 from agricultural (AG-2) to Mixed Land Use (MLU).
Planning staff presented the request and recommended approval, saying the Mixed Land Use designation is allowed in the urban service area and would provide for a compatible mix of housing, professional offices, commercial and recreation uses. Wayne Porter noted the comprehensive plan permits up to 25 dwelling units per acre contingent on availability of facilities and services. The package submitted by the applicant proposes up to several hundred residential units and areas for commercial use and anticipates phased development with multifamily and commercial in the first phase and single-family in a later phase.
Nickel Creek Development representatives said they had discussed annexation and utility service with the city of Mexico Beach, which is the nearest utility provider. The project team noted wetlands and other site constraints and said wetlands would be avoided where feasible; the application included two plan options, the preferred option depicting a grocery store and other commercial uses to serve nearby residents.
Bonnie Blue, identified in the record as an AICP planner who prepared the application, and developer representatives explained the concept and told the commission they had coordinated preliminary discussions with Mexico Beach and the county. Staff noted some coordination would be required with Gulf County for a small portion of the site near the county line.
No members of the public spoke during the public comment period for these items. Commissioners asked clarifying questions and several expressed support, saying the plan could provide neighborhood services and relieve pressure on Highway 98. A motion to approve staff’s recommendation passed on roll call. The commission’s recommendation will be transmitted to the Board of County Commissioners for final action and to guide subsequent permitting and annexation discussions.
