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Planning board delays two contested rezonings after public comment; applicants to readvertise
Summary
Facing public opposition and mapping concerns, the Escambia County Planning Board agreed April 7 to continue two contested rezonings — West Nine Mile Road (Z-2026-10) and a split parcel on North Highway 29 (Z-2026-11) — and required the applicants to readvertise a narrowed Highway 29 request.
The Escambia County Planning Board on April 7 delayed action on two contested rezoning applications after extended public comment and procedural concerns about notice and parcel mapping.
West Nine Mile Road (Z-2026-10): agent Buddy Page was not present after a reported vehicle accident. The board debated whether to accept testimony in his absence and decided to hear speakers today and continue the case to next month so the applicant can address comments. Speakers were split: Thomas Kilstadius and Hilda Kilarios urged approval and described planned commercial conversion of the corridor; Scott Bell and others urged…
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