Board approves Brown’s special‑exception request to divide R‑1 parcel into three lots

The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board unanimously accepted a special‑exception request from William Brown (Case 20265S) to divide an R‑1 parent parcel into three lots despite two of the resulting lots lacking the standard 70‑foot road frontage.

Staff described the layout and noted one existing home on the parcel; applicant William Brown told the board the purpose is long‑term family planning — to provide options for adult children or an elderly family member — and not an immediate sale. No members of the public requested to speak for or against the application. District 2 board representation moved approval without objection and the item was accepted.

The board noted that variance/special‑exception decisions are advisory for conditional‑use and rezoning items and reminded the public of appeal rights to the Board of County Commissioners within 15 days. Any future building will have to meet building and permitting requirements during the development stage.

Quote: "The only exemption is essentially the property on 1878 to make the 2nd driveway," the applicant said when explaining access arrangements.

Provenance: Staff presentation began at the item introduction and the applicant spoke at the podium; no public opposition was recorded.