Planning board reapproves 3 Pamela Parkway special exception; extends completion deadline to three years after applicant cites medical emergency

Flagler County’s Planning Board on June 9 reapproved a previously granted special exception to convert a residence at 3 Pamela Parkway into a real‑estate office with a small yoga studio and extended the project’s completion deadline to three years after the board’s action.

The special exception originally included a one‑year commencement condition and a two‑year completion window. That approval lapsed when construction did not commence within the one‑year period. Applicant Greg Evans told the board no material changes were made to the proposal and that his wife’s recent treatment for stage‑three lung cancer prevented timely commencement. He asked the board for relief from the elapsed timeframe.

Neighbors across Pamela Parkway raised concerns about traffic, intersection visibility and potential on‑street parking. The applicant said the studio is planned for a low‑noise activity (yoga), detailed on‑site compacted shell parking and bicycle parking, and that the building will be constructed to standard hurricane and noise‑resistant specifications.

After hearing the explanations and public comment, the board reapproved the special exception with a three‑year completion requirement (the administrative code requires that either a commencement or a completion condition be imposed; the board chose the completion option). The measure passed on a 4–1 vote.

Next steps: The board’s action reinstates the project’s approvals and the applicant may now pursue required building permits and proceed toward completion within the three‑year timeframe.

Speakers: Applicant Greg Evans spoke for the project; neighbor Tim Gorlick voiced concerns about parking and traffic.