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Apalachicola Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes: February 9, 2026

Original title: PZ-February-9-2026-Meeting-Minutes

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The Frame

What this does

The board's decisions directly determine what residents can build on their property, including fence installations, home renovations, and new residential construction projects in Apalachicola.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Owners at 104 9th Street

The board required them to revise their construction application to address setback, height, and environmental concerns.

Neighbors of 104 9th Street

They provided testimony regarding construction noise, vibrations, and the scale of the proposed structure relative to existing homes.

What changed

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What's next

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Key Facts

  • The Board approved a fence installation at 278 Prado Street.
  • The Board approved an accessory structure and renovation at 36 Myrtle Avenue.
  • The Board tabled the application for new construction at 104 9th Street until the March 9th meeting to allow for application revisions.
  • The 104 9th Street project faces concerns regarding setback encroachments, building height, tree protection, and stormwater runoff.
  • The Board approved a renovation project at 96 Avenue D involving closing in a screened porch.
  • The Board approved new residential construction at 260 6th Street.
  • The City Attorney clarified that the City cannot condition development permits on the applicant obtaining state or federal permits.
  • The City Attorney confirmed that public comments on applications are permitted during the monthly Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
  • The City's Land Development Code Section 115-2 governs floodplain management permit compliance.

Why It Matters

The board's decisions directly determine what residents can build on their property, including fence installations, home renovations, and new residential construction projects in Apalachicola.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I voice concerns about a neighbor's construction project at a board meeting?
Yes, the City Attorney stated that the monthly Planning and Zoning Board meeting is the appropriate forum to raise concerns about an application.
Why was the project at 104 9th Street delayed?
The board tabled the application because there were too many unresolved variables, including issues, height concerns, and stormwater calculations, requiring the applicant to submit a revised plan.

Summary

The Apalachicola Planning and Zoning Board met to review several residential construction and renovation applications. The board approved three projects, tabled one complex new construction project for further revisions, and approved a renovation project.

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Discoveries

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Stricter Stormwater Requirements

The board noted that the City's requirements for stormwater calculations are stricter than state-level requirements.

Connected Entities

personJoe TaylorChair of the Planning and Zoning BoardMap →
organizationEvergreen Construction of North FloridaContractor for 96 Avenue DMap →
personMarie GarrettOwner of 278 Prado StreetMap →
personLee McLemoreBoard memberMap →
organizationConstruct Group SE Inc.Contractor for 104 9th StreetMap →
organizationAll Pro Fence + Deck LLCContractor for 278 Prado StreetMap →
personChristopher and Sabrina FornesOwners of 96 Avenue DMap →
personJim BachrachBoard memberMap →
personStephen and Betty BaileyOwners of 104 9th StreetMap →
personJerry HoodOwner of 36 Myrtle AvenueMap →
personGreg GolgowskiBoard memberMap →
personElizabeth MillikenBoard memberMap →
personThomas GriffithOwner of 260 6th StreetMap →

Sources

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www.cityofapalachicola.com

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