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Council approves first reading to rezone 721 Powell Drive for redevelopment
Summary
On first reading the Niceville City Council voted to rezone 721 Powell Drive from R-1 to R-2 to allow redevelopment; the builder spoke in support and a resident raised concerns about repeated zoning changes and local road capacity.
The Niceville City Council approved first reading of ordinance 26-04-01 on 721 Powell Drive, voting to amend the official zoning map to change the property from R-1 to R-2 to permit single- or multifamily redevelopment. Mayor Daniel Henkel opened the public hearing and staff described the request as similar to a recent rezoning at 723 Powell Drive and consistent with CRA mixed-use density allowances.
Builder Robert Cordier, identifying himself as the project contractor and a partner in the development, told the council the adjacent project is progressing and the partnership sought to advance redevelopment at 721 Powell Drive. Resident Robert Mendros spoke in opposition, saying zoning changes are happening frequently, noting Niceville’s population growth and expressing concern that road infrastructure has not kept pace with increased density.
Council discussion focused on the staff explanation that the property’s CRA future land use supports the higher density and that the requested R-2 designation aligns with nearby development. The motion to approve first reading was moved and seconded (second by Miss Ali) and carried on the roll call as read in the record with Tolbert, Shatzel, Allen (Ali), Rolmiger and Stauffer voting yes.
The ordinance advances on first reading; further hearings or administrative steps required for final adoption were not detailed during the meeting.
