City of Mexico Beach Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - 6:00 PM The City of Mexico Beach Planning & Zoning Board met on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Public Works Building in Mexico Beach. Board members present were Jack Kerigan, Chair, Lee Ellzey, Steve Cox, Rock Kries, Larry Henderson and Erik Fosshage. Also present were City Administrator, Chris Truitt, City Clerk, Tammy Brunson, and Tim Sloan, City Attorney. I. Call to Order: Mr. Kerigan called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Kerigan stated due to technical difficulties, the City Clerk would have to improvise and would have to video meeting with her phone. All members present. H. Elect Chairperson: Tim Sloan explains the need to elect a chairperson, detailing the process of nomination and majority vote. Mr. Ellzey motioned to elect Mr. Kerigan as the chairman and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. III. Consent Agenda - Motion made by Mr. Henderson to approve minutes for January 6, 2025 meeting. Mr. Kries seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. IV. Development Order - 2902 Hwy 98 - Mr. Sloan asked Mr. Kerigan to obtain any disclosures from any members oft the board that may have had conversations with the applicant that would need to be on record. No disclosures were made. Mr. Kerigan asked Mr. Sloan to explain the meaning of a Quasi-Judicial hearing. Ms. Brunson swore in potential witnesses that were going to testify. Allara Mills Gutcher presented the Development Order stating that this item was tabled at the January 6th meeting due to outstanding issues, which now have been resolved. The applicant resubmitted site plans, including proper signage and directional flow areas on 30th Street. The plan set includes a height limitation of 32 feet, and stormwater review conditions are to be adopted. Mr. Kerigan opened public comments. No public comments made. At the table, Mr. Kries asked about the egress route and one-way street which was clarified by Ms. Gutcher. Mr. Fosshage raised concerns about stormwater runoff and the capacity to handle the runoff. Mr. Rick Moore, developer, explained the drainage analysis and retention concept and addressed the concerns about pre- development flow paths. Mr. Kerigan asked the engineers, Emily Thomassee with Anchor Engineering, ift they recommended approval and she confirmed. The board discusses the need for proper signage and directional flow arrows, and the height limitation of 32 feet is reiterated. Ms. Gutcher confirmed with the board their recommendation. The board was in agreement of the recommendation. Mr. Ellzey made a motion to recommend approval of the development order for 2902 Hwy 98 to council with the above stipulations. Mr. Kries second the motion. Motion passed unanimously. V. Final Plat Approval-Cottages at Paradise Cove - Ms. Thomasee reviewed the final plat approval contingent on addressing water, sewer, and stormwater issues. Mr. Fosshage asked if there was going to be sidewalks in this development. Mr. David Reisen with Dewberry Engineers confirmed that there would be sidewalks. Mr. Kries asked what was going to be on those 800ft small lots in the back. Nr. Reisen confirmed that it would be 2 story townhomes. Mr. Kries stated how narrow it was in the back where the townhomes will be located and would be difficult for the garbage truck to get in out. Mr. Sloan if all the spaces in in the back were parking spaces and if the road in the back ended in the back as well. Mr. Reisen confirmed. Mr. Sloan also asked Mr. Reisen where the plat indicates the right of way varying and asked him to check on that. Tim Sloan raises concerns about the dedication language and the need for clear distinction between private and non-exclusive easements. City of Mexico Beach Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - 6:00 PM The board discusses the need for a fire truck to access the site and the width of the road. Mr. Kries concerned about the fire truck not being able to access the back where the townhomes will be located. Mr. Kerigan asked if there was a motion to table until the fire department can review, and Mr. Sloan raises concerns about the dedication language and the need for clear distinction between private and non-exclusive easements. Mr. Ellzey stated there were several things previously discussed that needed to be in the motion as well. Mr. Fosshage stated to be specific to revise the as-builds with the two issues. Mr. Ellzey wanted to make sure the stipulations and the motion were specific. Mr. Kries made motion to table until addressing stormwater issues, revised as-builts, bonding for incomplete work, and dedication language typos. Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The board discussed the need to set a specific date to bring the above item back to the table to avoid re-advertising. Mr. Kries made a motion to bring back to the Planning and Zoning Board the Final Plat of the Cottages at Paradise Cove on February 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Adjournment - Mr. Henderson motioned to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Signed: Attest: M Aq Bunbl Jack Kerigan, Chairperson Tammy Brunson, City Clerk