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Thunderbolt adopts Victory Drive District language, weighs design, accessory building rules
Summary
The commission approved drafted language creating a Victory Drive District and discussed accessory building limits and design/color guidelines for Victory and River Drive overlay districts; no final architectural-design ordinance was adopted.
The Town of Thunderbolt Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 20 voted unanimously to adopt drafted language formalizing a Victory Drive District but left specific architectural and accessory-building rules to future action.
Town Attorney Charlie Barrow presented the drafted language to convert zoning provisions along Victory Drive into a Victory Drive District. Commissioner Lisa Williams moved to approve the draft and Commissioner Andrew Chivers seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
During discussion the commission reviewed draft accessory-building provisions. Chairperson Jan Yarbrough suggested adding a requirement that "the principal building must exist or be under construction prior to the construction of an accessory building. Accessory buildings may not be used for living spaces." Commissioner Patricia Holland asked that the town look to other communities for comparative language; Barrow said he would research other ordinances and draft recommended text.
The board also reviewed Sherwin Williams color samples and 14 photographs of coastal architectural styles as potential guidelines for the Victory and River Drive districts. Citizen Danny McIntosh said he "did not like the idea of the Planning and Zoning Board picking out what colors he can use," and Commissioner John Mattingly expressed concern about limiting palettes to a single paint manufacturer. Barrow offered alternatives, including excluding specific colors or publishing an approved color list. Mayor Beth Goette encouraged citizens to submit suggested colors and style comments to Zoning Administrator Deatre Denion.
Next steps: Barrow will draft ordinance language using the board-selected photos as style guidance and will research accessory-building language from peer communities for future consideration and a subsequent board review.
