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Diamondhead council adopts easement abandonment, approves variances and $618,857.91 in claims
Summary
The Diamondhead City Council on May 6 approved Resolution 2025-013 abandoning a 5-foot drainage/utility easement between two lots, granted several planning variances and subdivision approvals, and approved a docket of claims totaling $618,857.91. Council also received routine project updates from the city manager.
The Diamondhead City Council voted May 6 to adopt Resolution 2025-013 to abandon a 5-foot drainage/utility easement between Lots 11 and 12 in Diamond Head Phase 2, Unit 10 (parcel 067N235123.000, 6411 Iona Street) and approved its consent agenda along with several planning variances and a $618,857.91 claims docket.
The vote came after the council moved and seconded the resolution. Moderator (speaker 3) read the resolution and the measure was approved by roll call. The council then approved consent agenda items 4–13 and granted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to allow a residence within 15 feet 6 inches of the front yard setback at 10860 Alamoana Street (case file 202500134). A separate variance was considered for an accessory screened porch to sit 1 inch from the residence at 6417 Comey Drive (case file 4500100And40); council accepted the Planning Commission process explanation and proceeded with the matter as required by ordinance.
Why this matters: these actions change property development standards for the named parcels, clear a path for planned work in the community, and commit city funds through the approved claims docket.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025-013 (abandon 5-foot drainage/utility easement between Lots 11 and 12, Diamond Head Phase 2 Unit 10, parcel 067N235123.000, 6411 Iona Street): moved by Chair (speaker 2), seconded by Moderator (speaker 3); outcome: approved by roll call.
- Consent agenda (items 4–13): moved by Moderator (speaker 3), seconded; outcome: approved by roll call.
- Variance (10860 Alamoana Street, case 202500134): moved by Councilor (speaker 4), seconded; outcome: approved by roll call.
- Accessory structure variance (6417 Comey Drive, case 4500100And40): council discussed ordinance requirements; action proceeded via required Planning Commission referral and formal motion.
- Subdivision (Veterans Drive, parcel 131E113006.0009, case 202500167): moved and seconded; outcome: approved by roll call.
- Docket of claims ($618,857.91): moved and seconded; outcome: approved by roll call.
What members said: Pat Rich (speaker 7), identified in the meeting as the staff contact, told council that the ordinance requires any variance first be heard and approved by the Planning Commission before the council can act; he said he did not have authority to unilaterally waive that step. City manager John (speaker 5) and multiple council members offered no substantive opposition to the listed items during the motions and roll calls.
Implementation and next steps: several approved items were routine Planning Commission recommendations and will be reflected in permit processing. The approved claims docket authorizes payment of $618,857.91; the council did not attach additional conditions to those payments during the meeting. No executive session was requested and the meeting was adjourned.
Sources: Council agenda and live meeting transcript, Diamondhead City Council, May 6, 2025.
