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Santa Rosa County denies neighborhood-commercial rezoning at Quintet and Tunnel after heavy resident opposition
Summary
The commission denied Mike Price’s request to rezone a 2.61-acre parcel to neighborhood commercial, citing residents’ safety and traffic concerns at the Quintet–Tunnel Road intersection and widespread neighborhood opposition; the board noted developer-funded traffic mitigation would be required if rezoned but voted to deny without objection.
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners denied a request Thursday to rezone a 2.61-acre parcel at Quintet and Tunnel Road from AG RR to neighborhood commercial.
Applicant Mike Price (speaker 23) argued the parcel would be well suited for neighborhood commercial uses (limited retail or a small restaurant), would provide services closer to surrounding residents and could generate tax revenue. He said required stormwater and access engineering would accompany any future development.
Neighbors turned out in large…
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