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Commission discusses de‑annexation petition after utility staff says water/sewer could be provided with upgrades
Summary
The Lynn Haven City Commission heard staff explain that while a parcel owner claims water/sewer are unavailable, city modeling shows 1,500–2,000 gpm in the area and that service could be extended if the developer funds upgrades such as a loop and upsized mains. Commissioners directed staff to meet the petitioner and consider tabling the advertised public hearing to allow technical follow-up.
Chair opened discussion of agenda item 11 after one participant needed to leave. City public‑works staff told the commission the property owner had been told a loop would be required but that staff have not yet modeled the parcel; the city’s model currently shows roughly 1,500–2,000 gallons per minute in the immediate area, above the 1,000 gpm minimum the city uses to assess fire‑flow needs.
That, staff said, means water and sewer could be extended to the parcel, but only if the developer submits plans and pays to…
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