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Palmetto City Commission Considers Hotel Plan, Rezoning, and Loan Resolutions on February 6, 2017

Original title: 14464

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What This Bill Does

The Palmetto City Commission scheduled public hearings for four development ordinances—including a 250-room hotel and a rezone at Haben Boulevard—and considered loan commitments for wastewater infrastructure during its February 6, 2017 meeting.

Why it matters

Residents face upcoming public hearings on major commercial and residential developments that will reshape local land use and infrastructure along major corridors.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Palmetto residents

Residents are subject to public notice and hearing procedures for commercial and residential developments affecting local land use.

Directly affected

Property owners at Haben Boulevard

Properties are subject to proposed rezoning and general development plan approvals for commercial and hotel projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major development projects are being reviewed by the Palmetto City Commission?
The commission is reviewing proposed ordinances for a 250-room hotel development, a property rezoning at Haben Boulevard, an 18-unit multi-family building, and a 20,000 square-foot medical office building.
When are the public hearings scheduled for these proposed ordinances?
Public hearings for Ordinances 2016-01, 2017-02, 2017-03, and 2017-04 are scheduled for February 27, 2017, at 7:00 PM.
How can residents participate or speak at the City Commission meeting?
Residents must complete a speaker's card prior to the meeting, stating their name, address, and topic. Speakers are sworn in, and comments are limited to two minutes.

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Connected Entities

Anthem Bank and Trust, Harold Smith, Palmetto and 8 more
OrganizationAnthem Bank and Trust“Subject of Resolution 2017-01”Map →
PersonHarold Smith“Commissioner Ward 1”Map →
locationPalmetto“City where the commission meeting is held”Map →
OrganizationBlalock Walters“Legal invoices submitter”Map →
PersonBob Lombardo“Accepting proclamation for Engineers Week”Map →
PersonTambra Varnadore“Commissioner, Ward 2”Map →
PersonShirley Groover Bryant“Mayor of Palmetto”Map →
PersonBrian Williams“Vice Mayor and Commissioner, Ward 3”Map →
PersonJonathan Davis“Commissioner-at-Large 1”Map →
PersonTamara Cornwell“Commissioner-at-Large 2”Map →
OrganizationPolice Department“Sponsoring Resolution 2017-03 Byrne Grant”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.palmettofl.org

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