Escambia County public meetings in 2024

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several residential subdivisions and a retail center. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for various commercial and residential projects.

• Bluewater Creek Estates (1400 Blk Hwy 97), 33 Lots
• Makaira West Subdivision (2691 West Roberts Rd), 60 Lots
• Saddlehorn Subdivision (9995 Holsberry Road), 20 Lots
• Nine Mile Retail Center (640 E Nine Mile Road)
• McKenzie Estates (800 Blk McKenzie Road), 404 Lots

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider a request to reduce yard setbacks for a property at 25 S Merritt Drive.

• Approval of October 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Case V-2024-04: Request to reduce front, rear, and side yard setbacks at 25 S Merritt Drive
• Discussion and old/new business items
• Next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to reduce front, rear, and side yard setbacks at 25 S Merritt Drive, as requested by owner Sherry Hartford Morris. The board also elected officers, accepted the meeting packet, waived the reading of the legal advertisement, and approved the October 16, 2024, minutes. All votes were 5-0.

• Elected Marty Schack as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Willie Kirkland, Jr. as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Accepted December 18, 2024 BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted variance for reduced setbacks at 25 S Merritt Drive (5-0)

Inspection Fund

The Escambia County Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board will meet on Dec 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The board will discuss the current balance of the Inspection Fund. A presentation on the Sunshine Law will be given by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins, followed by discussion.

• Fund Balance Discussion – review of Inspection Fund balance
• Sunshine Law Presentation – by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins

Tourist Development Council

The council will review the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes and the county’s financial statements. It will receive an update on funds available and the county budget. Members will elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss several community events such as the Friends of Downtown Christmas Lights and the Wine on the Water program.

• Review and approval of October 15, 2024 TDC meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements presented by County OMB James Baker
• Status of funds available and county budget update presented by County OMB Stephan Hall
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Discussion of Friends of Downtown Christmas Lights and Wine on the Water events

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency board will vote to schedule and advertise a public hearing on Jan. 9, 2025 to consider designating Myrtle Grove as a redevelopment area. The board will also approve residential grant and roof program funding agreements for several property owners. Additionally, the board will accept the minutes from the Nov. 7, 2024 CRA meeting.

• Schedule and advertise a public hearing on Jan. 9, 2025 to adopt a resolution creating the Myrtle Grove Redevelopment Area
• Approve Residential Improvement Grant Program funding: $8,817 for roof replacement at 1357 Mazurek Blvd (Larry J. & Jacqueline D. Gibbs), $1,925 for exterior painting at 315 Edgewater Dr (Richard G. & Carol K. Cobler), $3,750 for total electric rewire at 15 Lincoln Rd (Elizabeth F. Rogers)
• Approve Residential Roof Program funding: $9,300 for roof at 28 North Jamaica St (Dorothy J. Jones), $8,470 for roof at 4520 Idlewood Dr (Linda Diane Lewis), $19,183 for roof at 8297 Tippin Ave (Hazel Diane Brantley)
• Accept the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes from Nov. 7, 2024 prepared by LaDarren Taylor
• Public Forum (no specific actions listed)

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Committee of the Whole will hold a workshop on the OLF-8 item. The agenda includes a presentation comparing 100 jobs in aircraft parts manufacturing to 100 jobs in restaurant and retail sectors, followed by presentations from Beulah Ranch, LLC; Beulah TownCenter, LLC; and Tri‑W Development, LLC. After the presentations, the board will discuss and provide direction on the OLF-8 topic.

• OLF-8 discussion
• Presentation comparing 100 jobs in aircraft parts manufacturing to 100 jobs in restaurant and retail (Nicole Gislason, Haas Center Executive Director, University of West Florida)
• Presentation by Beulah Ranch, LLC
• Presentation by Beulah TownCenter, LLC
• Presentation by Tri‑W Development, LLC

The Committee of the Whole held a workshop to discuss the OLF-8 property, hearing presentations on economic impacts and proposals from three developers. No formal decisions were made; the item was scheduled for further discussion at the evening Regular BCC meeting.

• No formal decisions made during workshop
• OLF-8 discussion continued to Regular BCC meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting and the Gary Sansing Public Forum. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The Gary Sansing Public Forum was convened and adjourned with no substantive decisions. The board heard comments from 12 individuals but took no formal action.

Board of County Commissioners

At its regular meeting, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several ordinances. Items include a new utility franchise granting Florida Power & Light a 30-year term, an ordinance regulating public camping and sleeping, and the adoption of rezoning ordinances for properties on Bellview Road, Neal Road, and Motley Court. The board will also accept the September 2024 investment portfolio report showing a market value of $510,377,117 and Tourist Development Tax collections for October and November 2024.

• Adopt ordinance creating Volume I, Chapter 86, Article VIII, Sections 86-250 - 86-252 on public camping or sleeping
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 98, Section 98-31 and creating Sections 98-94 - 98-97 granting Florida Power & Light a 30-year utility franchise
• Adopt rezoning ordinance for Bellview Road (Case Z-2024-11) changing from low‑density to medium‑density residential
• Adopt rezoning ordinance for 810 Neal Road (Case Z-2024-20) changing from low‑density residential to commercial
• Accept Investment Portfolio Summary Report for September 30, 2024 with market value $510,377,117

The Board approved a $23,078,895.10 contract with M.D. Thomas Construction, LLC for the Pensacola Living Shoreline - Magazine Point (Site B) and Sherman Inlet (Site C) construction project. The Board also adopted an ordinance creating regulations on public camping or sleeping, and granted Florida Power & Light a 30-year utility franchise. Several rezoning cases were remanded back to the Planning Board for further review, while one rezoning on Motley Court was approved.

• Approved $23,078,895.10 Pensacola Living Shoreline construction contract (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-32 on public camping or sleeping (unanimous)
• Granted FPL 30-year utility franchise (unanimous)
• Remanded rezoning Z-2024-11 (Bellview Road) to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Remanded rezoning Z-2024-20 (810 Neal Road) to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-2023-03 (Motley Court) (4-1)
• Approved conveyance of 14 county-owned properties to City of Pensacola for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved $2,221,219 in opioid abatement funds for five programs (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several residential developments and holding pre-application meetings for new businesses. Some items are designated for internal staff review only and will not be part of a public meeting.

• Final application for Grove at Bella Terra, 810 Neal Road (62 Lots)
• Final application for Blue Angel Station, 9192 West Hwy 98 (5 Lots)
• Pre-application meeting for Trulieve Dispensary, 100 Loblolly Ln
• Pre-application meeting for Kemp Road Townhomes (70 Lots)
• Pre-application meeting for Tidal Wave Auto Spa, 9205 Blue Angel Trail

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on final DRC applications for the Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 2 on Hwy 95A (100 lots), Cypress Cove Subdivision on Cedar Tree Lane (65 lots), and the Brownsville Business Incubator on Mobile Highway. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for Pathstone Retail, Trulieve Dispensary, Ekos@Warrington, The Colonies Subdivision, Stoddard Rd MSD, and Maple Farms MSD. Internal staff‑only reviews of four additional projects will be discussed, and the committee will address any other items raised by staff.

• Final DRC approval: Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 2, Hwy 95A, 100 lots
• Final DRC approval: Cypress Cove Subdivision, 800 blk Cedar Tree Lane, 65 lots
• Final DRC approval: Brownsville Business Incubator, 3322 Mobile Highway
• Pre‑application meeting: Pathstone Retail, 8999 Pathstone Blvd
• Pre‑application meeting: Trulieve Dispensary, 13121 Lillian Hwy

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board will review two contractor examination applications. It will conduct a probable cause hearing concerning a complaint against Mark P. Nunez of Creekwood Builders, LLC. The board will also hold a disciplinary hearing on alleged violations by James B. Freeman (Freeman Roofing) and Wade L. Hunter III (Lee Hunter Construction, LLC).

• Review of application for examination – Robert W. Hernandez, Master Plumber w/ Gas
• Review of application for examination – Albert Chwedczuk, Residential Contractor
• Probable cause hearing – Mark P. Nunez dba Creekwood Builders, LLC, complaint regarding Johnathan Richter, 4685 Scenic Ct., Pensacola
• Disciplinary hearing – James B. Freeman dba Freeman Roofing, complaint regarding Nick and Chloe Sexton, 101 S F St., Pensacola
• Disciplinary hearing – Wade L. Hunter III dba Lee Hunter Construction, LLC, complaints regarding Julie Ricks (215 Berry Rd.) and Jeffrey and Cynthia Hedenberg (6561 Oakcliff Rd.), Pensacola

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board meeting on December 3, 2024 includes a public hearing on rezoning case Z-2024-21. The board will consider changing the land use of a 0.15‑acre parcel at 13500 Blk Perdido Key Drive from Medium Density Residential to Commercial. The meeting also includes routine items such as swearing in a new board member, approving minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting, and other procedural matters.

• Public hearing on rezoning case Z-2024-21 for 13500 Blk Perdido Key Drive (0.15 acre) from Medium Density Residential to Commercial
• Swearing‑in of Planning Board Member Jonathan Owens, District 1
• Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2024 Planning Board rezoning meeting
• Proof of publication and waiver of reading the legal advertisement
• Acceptance of the Planning Board meeting packet

The Escambia County Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 0.15-acre parcel on Perdido Key Drive, changing it from Medium Density Residential (MDR-PK) to Commercial (Com-PK). The board also approved the October 29, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted the meeting packet. All votes were 7-0.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-2024-21 at 13500 Blk Perdido Key Drive from MDR-PK to Com-PK (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 29, 2024 Planning Board Rezoning Meeting (7-0)
• Accepted Planning Board meeting packet (7-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings on three ordinances and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. One ordinance (SSA-2024-04) proposes changing the Future Land Use (FLU) category of a 4.29‑acre parcel on Terry Drive from Commercial to Mixed‑Use Urban. Another (OSP-2024-03) seeks to reclassify a 19.74‑acre parcel on Well Line Road from Suburban Garden and Wetlands to Mixed‑Use Suburban. A third ordinance would amend the Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan to add specific sea‑level rise requirements.

• Public hearing on ordinance SSA-2024-04 to change FLU category of a 4.29‑acre Terry Drive parcel from Commercial (C) to Mixed‑Use Urban (MU‑U).
• Public hearing on ordinance OSP-2024-03 to change FLU category of a 19.74‑acre Well Line Rd parcel from Suburban Garden and Wetlands to Mixed‑Use Suburban (MU‑S).
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 11, Coastal Management Element, adding sea‑level rise requirements.

The Escambia County Planning Board recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve two land use map amendments and an update to the county's Coastal Management Element. These recommendations move the proposals forward for final consideration by the County Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Terry Drive land use change to Mixed-Use Urban (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Well Line Rd land use change to Mixed-Use Suburban (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Coastal Management Element update (7-0)
• Approved October 29, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (7-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for the Glenhollow Phase 2 development at 2691 W. Roberts Road (38 lots) and the Wiggins Lake Split project at 5100 Wiggins Lake Road. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for several projects, including Champions First Credit Union at 19 Littleton Street and Piper’s Landing II at 7704 Chellie Road. Internal staff will review initial applications for Bluewater Creek Estates, and the meeting includes a discussion item for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC approval: Glenhollow Phase 2, 2691 W. Roberts Road, 38 lots
• Final DRC approval: Wiggins Lake Split, 5100 Wiggins Lake Rd
• Pre‑application meeting: Champions First Credit Union, 19 Littleton St (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting: Piper’s Landing II, 7704 Chellie Rd (1:20 PM)
• Initial DRC applications (staff review only): Bluewater Creek Estates, 1400 Blk Hwy 97, 33 lots

Disability Awareness Committee

The Disability Awareness Committee will vote to elect new chairpersons. It will also review and approve the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes, discuss upcoming events, and consider final edits to the 2024 Annual Report. Guest speakers will address support for vulnerable adults.

• Vote for new chairpersons
• Review and approve August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker: Dawn Shumaker Smith on adult protective services
• Discussion of upcoming events and presenter assignments
• Final edits and update of the 2024 Annual Report

General

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for the swearing-in of commissioners-elect and the organization of the board. The meeting includes the selection of new leadership and the appointment of members to various county boards and committees.

• Swearing-in of Commissioners Steven Stroberger, Lumon J. May, Ashlee Hofberger, and Steven Barry
• Appointment of Michael S. Kohler as Chair
• Appointment of Ashlee Hofberger as Vice Chair
• Commission appointments to the Planning Board and Santa Rosa Island Authority
• Commission appointments to the Escambia Marine Advisory Committee and Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a special installation and organization meeting where four commissioners were sworn in. The Board witnessed the rotation of Commissioner Michael S. Kohler as Chair and Commissioner Ashlee M. Hofberger as Vice Chair. Additionally, the Board unanimously confirmed various commissioner appointments to local boards and committees.

• Confirmed board and committee appointments for Commissioners Stroberger, May, Hofberger, and Barry (Carried unanimously)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will approve prior meeting minutes, review the opioid budget, and select applicants for funding under the Opioid Abatement Notice of Funding Availability. The board will award funds to Community Health NWFL ($500,000), L.E.A.D Inc. ($103,972.55), Lakeview Center OPUS ($349,077), Ministry Village at Olive ($775,000), Waterfront Mission ($338,878), Lakeview Center CAT ($258,264), and REAP ($302,100). It will also set the schedule for advertising the funding opportunity and consider any new business. Public speakers are limited to two minutes each.

• Award $500,000 to Community Health NWFL for adult opioid addiction services
• Award $103,972.55 to L.E.A.D Inc. for K‑12 law‑enforcement addiction education
• Award $775,000 to Ministry Village at Olive for women's recovery housing
• Award $338,878 to Waterfront Mission for men's recovery housing
• Award $302,100 to REAP for services for individuals released from jail

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final and initial applications for residential subdivisions and utility projects. The meeting includes pre-application meetings and staff internal reviews for projects like Blue Ridge Oaks and the Grove at Bella Terra.

• Final DRC Applications: Fallschase at Pathstone Phase 3 (86 lots, Nine Mile Rd)
• Pre-Application Meetings: Express Oil Change (Mobile Hwy) and Godwin Lane Solid Waste Transfer Station
• Initial DRC Applications: Blue Ridge Oaks Subdivision (24 lots, Stratford Road)
• Initial DRC Applications: Grove at Bella Terra (62 lots, Neal Road)
• Initial Review Comments available Thursday for Initial Review projects

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and discuss several ongoing marine projects. Items include updates on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline and Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation projects, a review of derelict boat removal funding approved since October, and a discussion on using $1 million of tourism development tax funds for the SS United States. The meeting also retains agenda time for a discussion on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation long‑term vessel study.

• Approve 14 October 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve 9 September 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates on Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project and Bayou Chico Sediment Remediation
• Funding approved for derelict boat removal and floating structures since October
• Consider use of $1 M tourism development tax funds for SS United States

Inspection Fund

The Escambia County Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board will discuss budget updates, including the FY 23-24 final budget analysis and the FY 24-25 budget analysis to date. A presentation on the Sunshine Law will be given by the assistant county attorney. Members will also elect a chairman and vice‑chairman. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Budget Update – FY 23-24 final budget analysis
• Budget Update – FY 24-25 budget analysis year to date
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins
• Election of chairman and vice‑chairman
• Approval of August 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will adopt a resolution to use a uniform method for collecting non‑ad valorem special assessments beginning in November 2025. It will approve a $6,752,742.12 transfer of machinery and equipment to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners will consider rezoning cases Z‑2024‑16, Z‑2024‑17, and Z‑2024‑18 and adopt ordinances amending the official zoning map. The meeting also includes approval of final plats and street names for the Ellie’s Cove and Eagle Pointe subdivisions.

• Approve $6,752,742.12 transfer of equipment to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
• Adopt Uniform Method of Collection Resolution for non‑ad valorem special assessments (effective Nov 2025)
• Review and adopt/reject rezoning cases Z‑2024‑16 (6200 W Nine Mile Road), Z‑2024‑17 (Salem Drive & Olive Road), Z‑2024‑18 (7200 Blk Maxam Street) with ordinance amendments
• Approve final plat recording and street names “Leeway Drive” and “Maritime Drive” for Ellie’s Cove Subdivision in Beach Haven Community
• Approve final plat recording and street name “Camphor Road” for Eagle Pointe Phase 1 subdivision in Pine Forest Community

The Board approved a $426,948,741 supplemental budget amendment to carry forward unspent funds for ongoing projects and grants. It also approved $5,191,709 in ARPA funds for the purchase of multiple fire apparatus, including a platform aerial truck and three pumper trucks. Several rezoning requests were dropped or denied, while one rezoning at Salem Drive was approved. Numerous contracts for drainage, road, and building projects were also approved.

• Approved $426,948,741 supplemental budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $5,191,709 ARPA purchase of fire apparatus (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-2024-17 at Salem Drive to HDMU (unanimous)
• Dropped rezoning Z-2024-16 at 6200 W Nine Mile Road (unanimous)
• Dropped rezoning Z-2024-18 at 7200 Blk Maxam Street (unanimous)
• Approved $2,472,525.68 Chandler Street drainage contract (unanimous)
• Approved $4,635,298.30 West Roberts roadway contract (unanimous)
• Approved $2,955,570 ice plant replacement at Bay Center (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board will conduct a public forum where citizens may sign up to speak on topics not on the regular board agenda. The agenda lists standard procedural rules for conduct, speaker time limits, and an ADA contact for accessibility assistance. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are scheduled for decision at this meeting.

The Board held a public forum to hear comments from 13 individuals. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for several projects, including the 130‑lot Cottages at Bella Terra on Hillock Drive, a self‑storage facility on West Nine Mile Road, Sunbelt Rentals at 104 Airport Blvd, and Hancock Meadows on Hancock Lane. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for Casey’s Convenience Store, Crossfaith Church, T Street Warehouse, an entrance addition at Massachusetts Avenue, and a C3 Office and Laydown Yard. Initial DRC applications are listed for staff internal review only and will not be discussed publicly.

• Final DRC approval – Cottages at Bella Terra, Hillock Drive, 130 lots (District 5)
• Final DRC approval – Self Storage, 6350 West Nine Mile Road (District 1)
• Final DRC approval – Sunbelt Rentals, 104 Airport Blvd (District 3)
• Final DRC approval – Hancock Meadows, 300 Block Hancock Lane, 33 lots (District 3)
• Pre‑application meeting – Casey's Convenience Store, Pensacola Blvd (District 5)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will meet to approve minutes, receive a secretary report, and conduct probable cause hearings for two contractor complaints. The board will also review applications for general contractor, roofing, and master plumber examinations.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 minutes
• Public forum scheduled
• Review of four contractor examination applications
• Probable cause hearing for Wade L. Hunter, III
• Hearings for two complaints against Lee Hunter Construction, LLC

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for five projects, such as Martin Preserve on Dog Track Road and Eagle Point Phase 1 on Klondike Road. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for four proposed developments, including the Fleetco Broad Addition on Broad St. Internal staff will review initial DRC applications that are not for public discussion. Additional items include instructions for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC approval: Martin Preserve, 2120 Dog Track Road, 46 lots (D2 FP 24083391PSD-FP)
• Final DRC approval: Eagle Point Phase 1, 8300 Klondike Road, 25 lots (D1 FP 24093607PSD-FP)
• Final DRC approval: Carver Park Community Center, 208 Webb Street (D5 SP 24103909PSP)
• Final DRC approval: Wawa‑Pensacola, 6658 Pensacola Blvd (D3 SP 24083313PSP)
• Final DRC approval: The First Bank‑Nine Mile, 1554 W. Nine Mile Road (D5 SP 24093652PSP)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. Case Z-2024-11, submitted by Meredith Bush for House of Prayer For All Nations, seeks to change a 19.58‑acre site on Bellview Road from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Case Z-2024-20, also submitted by Meredith Bush for 29 & Neal Development, seeks to change a 4.95‑acre site at 810 Neal Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial. The board will also approve minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting and accept the meeting packet.

• Rezoning of 19.58‑acre Bellview Road property from LDR to MDR (Case Z-2024-11)
• Rezoning of 4.95‑acre 810 Neal Road property from LDR to Commercial (Case Z-2024-20)
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 Planning Board Rezoning Meeting
• Acceptance of the Planning Board meeting packet
• Public hearings on the two rezoning cases

The Escambia County Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 19.58-acre property on Bellview Road from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. The board also recommended denial of a rezoning request for a 4.95-acre property at 810 Neal Road from Low Density Residential to Commercial. Both recommendations go to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Waived the reading of the legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Accepted David Fitzpatrick as an expert witness for Case Z-2024-11 (6-0)
• Accepted David Gibson's photos into evidence for Case Z-2024-11 (6-0)
• Accepted Chris Curb as an expert witness for Case Z-2024-11 (6-0)
• Recommended approval to the BCC for Case Z-2024-11 (4-1)
• Recommended denial to the BCC for Case Z-2024-20 based on criteria d (5-1)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will review and recommend an ordinance to amend the Mid‑West Sector Plan for a 1.79‑acre parcel on Harvest Hill Road, changing its future land use to Mixed‑Use Suburban. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and accept the meeting packet. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024.

• Approve minutes of the September 10, 2024 Planning Board meeting
• Accept the Planning Board meeting packet
• Public hearing OSP-2024-02: amend Mid‑West Sector Plan for 1.79‑acre parcel on Harvest Hill Rd to Mixed‑Use Suburban
• Schedule next regular Planning Board meeting for December 3, 2024

The Escambia County Planning Board recommended approval of a land use amendment for a 1.79-acre parcel on Harvest Hill Rd, changing its designation from Conservation Neighborhood to Mixed-Use Suburban. The recommendation will go to the Board of County Commissioners for final adoption. The board also approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted the meeting packet.

• Recommended approval of OSP-2024-02, land use change to MU-S (5-1)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for several development projects, including Bennington Park, Ellie's Cove, Hancock Meadows, SeaTow Warehouse, and Jupiter Bach Addition. It will also hold pre‑application meetings for five projects scheduled throughout the meeting. An internal staff review of the Riverchase at Pathstone project will be discussed but is not open to the public. Additional discussion items include how to request project documents.

• Final DRC application – Bennington Park, 6825 Klondike Rd, 145 lots
• Final DRC application – Ellie's Cove, 800 Blk Mills Ave, 18 lots
• Final DRC application – Hancock Meadows Subdivision, 300 Blk Hancock Lane, 34 lots
• Final DRC application – SeaTow Warehouse, 11355 Lillian Highway
• Final DRC application – Jupiter Bach Addition, 3301 Bill Metzger Lane

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will hold its regular meeting, review the August 21, 2024 minutes, and vote to elect new chairmen. The agenda includes a presentation by Dawn Shumaker Smith on Adult Protective Services and a discussion of upcoming events and the annual report update. Guest speakers will address support for vulnerable adults.

• Vote for new chairmen
• Presentation by Dawn Shumaker Smith on Adult Protective Services
• Review and approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming events and presenters
• Annual report update

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will adopt proclamations for October, accept tourism tax data, and approve several contracts and grant agreements, including a bridge replacement project and the Beach Haven Phase II environmental grants. They will also record the final plat for the Lost Key C16 Townhomes subdivision and name a new street, approve a conservation easement, and schedule a public hearing on special assessments.

• Approve and authorize execution of FDOT Off System Bridge Project Agreement for replacement of Bridge #484060 over Unnamed Branch on Klondike Road (District 1, no monetary obligation)
• Accept Grant Agreement #RES04 Change Order #1 for Beach Haven NE Phase II Project (District 2)
• Accept Grant Agreement #22SRP15 Amendment #2 for Beach Haven Phase II Project (District 2)
• Approve final plat for recording and adopt street name “Sable Palm Way” for Lost Key C16 Townhomes subdivision (District 1)
• Approve Conservation Easement over 35.10 acres at 13591 Lost Key Boulevard, Lost Key Golf and Beach Club (District 1)

The Board approved a $6,126,227.49 contract with Chavers Construction for the Devine Farms Bridge Replacement and Road Realignment ARPA Project, with Commissioner Barry abstaining. The Board also approved a $2,678,255.82 contract for the Carpenter Creek Headwater Improvements Project and a $1,047,306 purchase for three ambulance remounts. All other consent agenda items were approved, including various appropriations, grants, and purchase orders.

• Approved $6,126,227.49 Devine Farms Bridge contract (4-0, Barry abstained)
• Approved $2,678,255.82 Carpenter Creek Headwater construction contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,047,306 for three ambulance remounts (unanimous)
• Approved $2,054,600 for ten 2025 Mack dump trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $11,792,500 Visit Pensacola appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,457,500 Pensacola Sports Association appropriation (unanimous)
• Denied environmental lien relief for 520 Lynch Street (unanimous)
• Approved $3.3M interfund loan to Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is meeting for the installation and organization of the commission. The primary purpose is the swearing-in of a new commissioner and the assignment of board and committee roles.

• Swearing-in of Ashlee Hofberger as District 4 Commissioner
• Appointment of Ashlee Hofberger to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee
• Appointment of Ashlee Hofberger to the Escambia Marine Advisory Committee

The Board held a special meeting to swear in Commissioner Ashlee M. Hofberger, who was appointed to fill a vacancy. The Board confirmed her appointments to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee and the Escambia Marine Advisory Committee. The motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner May temporarily absent.

• Swearing-in of Commissioner Hofberger completed
• Confirmed Hofberger appointment to Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee (4-0)
• Confirmed Hofberger appointment to Escambia Marine Advisory Committee (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum before its regular meeting. The forum allows citizens to speak on matters not on the Board agenda, with each speaker limited to three minutes. No agenda items were presented for decision or discussion at this meeting.

• Public hearing (Gary Sansing Public Forum) – citizens may address non‑agenda items

The Board convened for a public forum to hear comments from residents. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded during this session.

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several commercial projects and holding pre-application meetings for new developments. Some items are for internal staff review only and will not have public meetings.

• Final application for Thomas Snell Warehouse Addition at 9214 Waring Road
• Final application for Cambria Suites at 407 Airport Blvd
• Final application for Archer Road Food Truck Court at 810 Archer Road
• Pre-application meeting for Coffee Shop at 500 E Nine Mile Rd
• Internal review of Huckleberry Minor Subdivision at 350 McKinnon Road

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment meets on October 16, 2024. The board will approve minutes from the September 18 meeting and address several procedural items. The main substantive matter is the consideration of Case CU-2024-18, a request to allow an outdoor recreational facility at Pless Landing. No other specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Swearing in of staff and acceptance of staff as expert witness
• Acceptance of the meeting package into evidence
• Proof of publication waiver
• Consideration of Case CU-2024-18: request for an outdoor recreational facility at Pless Landing

The Board of Adjustment denied a conditional use request for an outdoor recreational facility at Pless Landing. The board also approved the meeting packet and the minutes from the September 18, 2024, meeting.

• Denied conditional use request for outdoor recreational facility at Pless Landing (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted October 16, 2024, BOA meeting packet (5-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will review and approve the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting and examine the county’s expenditure audit trail. It will receive a budget update from the County OMB and discuss several event-related items, including the Gulf Coast Jazz Fest, Pensacola Sports, the Sunbelt Conference extension, and a contract extension for the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship. The meeting will also include a brief public forum and closing remarks.

• Review and approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of expenditure audit trail
• County budget update and status of funds available
• Gulf Coast Jazz Fest – William (Cadillac) Banks
• SEC Women’s Soccer Championship contract extension

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will meet to conduct regular business and elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also review a contractor application for examination.

• Contractor application for examination: Justin Byrne - Journeyman Electrical
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will review updates on the SS United States large‑ship reef project, derelict boat removals and floating structures, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission long‑term vessel study impacts on county waterways. The Clean Vessel Act survey and report have been deferred. The meeting also includes a public forum for citizen comments before adjournment.

• Deferred – Clean Vessel Act Survey and Report status (Conrad)
• Reefing update – SS United States large ship reef status and discussion
• Derelict boat removals and floating structures update
• Discussion on FWC long‑term vessel study and impacts to Escambia County waterways
• Public forum for citizen comments

Opioid Abatement Board

The Escambia County Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will review applications for opioid abatement funding and elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The meeting includes a Sunshine Law presentation and a review of the opioid budget.

• Review of NOFA applications from Community Health NWFL, L.E.A.D INC, Lakeview Center, Ministry Village at Olive, REAP, and Waterfront Mission
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins
• Review of opioid budget
• Discussion of data provided by Denise Manassa

Development Review Committee

The committee is conducting pre-application meetings for five development projects. Staff will also perform internal reviews for seven initial applications; these internal reviews are not open to the public.

• Pre-application meeting: Taco Bell, 9110 W. HWY 98
• Pre-application meeting: Old River Resort, 14000 Blk River Resort
• Pre-application meeting: Sea Spray Boat Lot, 16292 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre-application meeting: Truck & Equipment Lot, 280 N. HWY 95A
• Pre-application meeting: Majestic Hardscapes, 1115 W Nine Mile Rd

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning cases and the vacation of three unopened rights-of-way. They will also review an ordinance for the 2023-2027 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements.

• Rezoning Case Z-2024-12: 21.39 acres on Lillian Highway to High Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case Z-2024-13: 1.07 acres at 13141 Lillian Hwy to High Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case Z-2024-14: 4.07 acres at 9200 BLK Mobile Highway to Commercial
• Vacation of unopened rights-of-way for Lakeview Avenue, Fernwood Avenue, and Avery Street
• Adoption of the 2023-2027 Update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements

The Board approved three rezoning cases (Z-2024-12, Z-2024-13, Z-2024-14) and adopted the corresponding ordinances, adopted the 2023-2027 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, and cancelled a scheduled public hearing for rezoning case Z-2023-03. The Board also accepted a $2,000,000 federal grant for the O.C. Phillips Bridge Replacement Project and approved numerous consent agenda items including purchase orders, contracts, and discretionary fund allocations.

• Approved rezoning Z-2024-12 (Lillian Highway) to HDMU (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-2024-13 (13141 Lillian Hwy) to HDMU (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-2024-14 (9200 BLK Mobile Highway) to Commercial (unanimous)
• Cancelled public hearing for rezoning Z-2023-03 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2027 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000,000 RESTORE Act grant for O.C. Phillips Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,215,671 purchase of three ambulances (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 settlement in Hollie Wentworth v. Escambia County (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2024, at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The agenda includes a public forum for citizens to speak on non-agenda items.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum for non-agenda items
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Meeting to be recorded and televised

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on October 3, 2024, from 4:34 p.m. to 5:22 p.m. The Board heard comments from 16 named individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in these minutes; the meeting was limited to public comment and adjournment.

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review a reconsideration request for a final order hearing concerning a complaint by Karl and Carol Moody at 5700 Grande Lagoon Blvd. The board will also consider three contractor examination applications for master plumber and building contractor licenses. Additional agenda items include approval of September 4 minutes, a public forum, and the election of a chairman and vice‑chairman.

• Reconsideration of Final Order Hearing for Halley S. Lovato dba Highpointe DBR, LLC (Complaint No. 220442COM) regarding homeowners at 5700 Grande Lagoon Blvd., Pensacola
• Contractor Applications: Kody Downs – Master Plumber with Gas; Larry M. Downs, III – Master Plumber with Gas; Richard Marvin – Building Contractor
• Approval of CCB Minutes from September 4, 2024
• Public Forum for community input
• Election of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman of the Competency Board

Development Review Committee

The committee will decide on two final Development Review Committee (DRC) applications: the Cook Out Restaurant at 1735 E. Nine Mile Road (amended) and the Pointe Grand Pensacola at 8651 Airway Drive, which is in a Community Redevelopment Area. The meeting also includes scheduled pre‑application meetings for several projects, such as First Watch Restaurant at 8860 Boesch Lane and Pine Forest Road Restaurant at 8860 Pine Forest Road. Staff will present initial DRC applications for internal review only, and the committee will discuss how to request project documents.

• Final DRC: Cook Out Restaurant, 1735 E. Nine Mile Road (amended)
• Final DRC: Pointe Grand Pensacola, 8651 Airway Drive (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meeting: First Watch Restaurant – Ransley Station, 8860 Boesch Lane (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting: Pine Forest Road Restaurant, 8860 Pine Forest Road (1:20 PM)
• Initial DRC internal review: Saddlehorn Subdivision, 9995 Holsberry Road – 20 lots

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings to consider four separate rezoning applications. These requests involve changing land use designations for properties on W Nine Mile Road, Salem Drive/Olive Road, Maxam Street, and Bloomsdale Lane.

• Case Z-2024-16: 6200 W Nine Mile Road from Low Density Residential to Low Density Mixed-Use
• Case Z-2024-17: Salem Drive, 627 Salem Drive, and 434 Olive Road to High Density Mixed-Use
• Case Z-2024-18: 7200 Blk Maxam Street from High Density Mixed-Use to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial
• Case Z-2024-19: 300 Blk Bloomsdale Lane from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential

The Escambia County Planning Board held a rezoning meeting on October 1, 2024, and voted on four rezoning cases. They recommended denial for a rezoning at 6200 W Nine Mile Road (Z-2024-16) and for a property on Maxam Street (Z-2024-18), while recommending approval for a rezoning on Salem Drive and Olive Road (Z-2024-17). They also recommended denial for a rezoning on Bloomsdale Lane (Z-2024-19) after rejecting photos submitted as evidence. All votes were recorded as 5-0 except for Z-2024-18, which was 3-2.

• Recommended denial of rezoning at 6200 W Nine Mile Road from LDR to LDMU (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning on Salem Drive and Olive Road from MDR/HDMU to HDMU (5-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning at 7200 Blk Maxam Street from HDMU to HC/LI (3-2)
• Rejected Connie Lenzo's photos as evidence in Z-2024-19 (5-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning at 300 Blk Bloomsdale Lane from MDR to HDR (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on the final DRC application for the Lost Key C16 Townhomes project at 14108 Perdido Key Drive. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for four projects: Dutch Bros Coffee at 4200 Barrancas Ave, Key West HOA Private Marina at 205 Key Largo Pl, a kennel expansion by Vet Vet LLC at 6215 N 9th Ave, and Pelican's Perch Marina Office at 40 Audusson Ave. Staff will conduct internal reviews of several initial DRC applications, including Bayou Bluffs Subdivision and Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 2. Additional discussion will cover how to request project documents.

• Final DRC application: Lost Key C16 Townhomes, 14108 Perdido Key Drive (District 1)
• Pre‑application meeting: Dutch Bros Coffee, 4200 Barrancas Ave (District 2)
• Pre‑application meeting: Key West HOA Private Marina, 205 Key Largo Pl (District 1)
• Pre‑application meeting: Kennel Expansion Vet Vet LLC, 6215 N 9th Ave (District 4)
• Pre‑application meeting: Pelican's Perch Marina Office, 40 Audusson Ave (District 2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the Turtle Creek Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit Ordinance and approve a contract with Florida Power and Light. It will also conduct a quasi‑judicial hearing on a conditional use and operating permit for a volume‑reduction facility at 2560 Highway 95A South. Additional actions include approving a subdivision plat, accepting property and vehicle donations, and addressing routine consent‑agenda items.

• Adopt Turtle Creek Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance and authorize contract with Florida Power and Light
• Quasi‑judicial hearing on conditional use and permit for a volume‑reduction facility at 2560 Highway 95A South
• Approve final plat for recording of Olde Barrancas Townhomes subdivision in the Warrington Community
• Accept donation of one 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the Santa Rosa Island Authority
• Accept donation of property from Warrington Volunteer Fire Department at 20 North Navy Boulevard

The Board approved a $1,499,515.81 contract with HDR Engineering for the Bayou Marcus Drainage Master Plan (ARPA project) and adopted the Turtle Creek Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU Ordinance. A conditional use request for a volume reduction facility at 2560 Highway 95A South was dropped. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including budget amendments, purchase orders, and discretionary fund allocations.

• Approved $1,499,515.81 contract with HDR Engineering for Bayou Marcus Drainage Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-26 creating Turtle Creek Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU (unanimous)
• Dropped conditional use request for volume reduction facility at 2560 Highway 95A South (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Olde Barrancas Townhomes, 17-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 purchase of four Ford Transit vans for EMS (unanimous)
• Approved $96,554 purchase of two Ford F-150 trucks for Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved $447,664 Low Income Pool agreement for Community Health of Northwest Florida (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 allocation to WEAR Communities Caring at Christmas from Commissioner May's fund (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Gary Sansing Public Forum on September 24, 2024. The meeting is for citizens to address matters not on the regular Board agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes each and must follow conduct rules. An ADA coordinator is listed for accessibility assistance.

The Gary Sansing Public Forum was convened and adjourned with no substantive decisions. The Board heard comments from nine speakers but took no formal action.

Budget Workshops

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to adopt the final budget and millage rates for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The proposed balanced budget is $798,672,479, which is 11.1% higher than the previous year's budget.

• Proposed final budget of $798,672,479
• Proposed millage rates: 6.6165 (County-wide), .3590 (Library MSTU), and .6850 (Sheriff’s Law Enforcement MSTU)
• Supplemental Budget Amendment increase of $50,072,799
• Proposed 3% employee pay increase effective September 28, 2024
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Budget for the Santa Rosa Island Authority

The Board of County Commissioners approved the final unified budget and millage rates for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The board also authorized a 3% pay increase for employees and approved funding for community partners.

• Adopted Final Budget Resolution of $798,672,479 (unanimous)
• Adopted Final Millage Resolution: County-wide 6.6165, Library MSTU .3590, and Sheriff's Law Enforcement MSTU .6850 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Amendment increasing budget by $50,072,799 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% employee pay increase effective September 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Partners allocations, including an increase for Keep Pensacola Beautiful to $182,403 (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2024/2025 Annual Budget for the Santa Rosa Island Authority (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review and act on final DRC applications for several projects, including Southern Tire Mart, Leila Del Mar Subdivision, Harpers Ridge, 7 Brew Pensacola, and Cytiva US LLC site security upgrades. A pre‑application meeting is scheduled for the Thibodeaux Warehouse project. Initial DRC applications will be discussed for staff internal review only and will not be voted on publicly. The agenda notes how residents can request project documents.

• Final DRC: Southern Tire Mart, 7830 Pittman Ave (District 3)
• Final DRC: Leila Del Mar Subdivision, 14760 Innerarity Point Rd, 18 lots (District 1)
• Final DRC: Harpers Ridge‑Resubmittal, 6800 Blk Addie Gant Lane, 8 lots (District 1)
• Final DRC: 7 Brew Pensacola, 5305 N. Davis Highway (District 4)
• Pre‑Application Meeting: Thibodeaux Warehouse, 6016 Hilburn Road (District 3)

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment is meeting to review one specific land-use case. The board will consider a request to allow a restaurant at a location where it is not currently a permitted use.

• Case No. CU-2024-16: Request to allow a restaurant at 5190 Mobile Hwy

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use request to allow a restaurant at 5190 Mobile Hwy. The board also confirmed the appointment of Marty Schack as Vice Chairman and approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024, meeting.

• Nominated Marty Schack as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Accepted September 18, 2024, meeting packet into evidence (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4-0)
• Approved August 21, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Granted conditional use for restaurant at 5190 Mobile Hwy (4-0)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will consider an application from Ethan Golson to sit for the Master Electrician examination. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Sunshine Law by Assistant County Attorney Christi Hankins. Additional agenda items are routine approvals of minutes, a public forum, and a status report from the board secretary.

• Contractor application: Ethan Golson – Application for Examination – Master Electrician
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins, Assistant County Attorney
• Approval of BOEE minutes from July 16, 2024
• Public Forum
• Board Secretary status report

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for the Goldenvale project at 2500 Kingsport Ave (86 lots) and the Carrington Valley project at 600 Quintette Road (146 lots). A pre‑application meeting is scheduled for the GTF Nursery project at 6551 N Old Palafox at 1:00 PM. Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial DRC applications for Papaya Point (5800 Blk Galvez Road, 3 lots) and a new office building at 7100 Plantation Road, which are not open to the public. Additional discussion items include how to request project documents and the availability of initial review comments.

• Final DRC applications: Goldenvale, 2500 Kingsport Ave, 86 lots (D2 PP and D2 CP)
• Final DRC application: Carrington Valley, 600 Quintette Road, 146 lots (D5 CP)
• Pre‑application meeting: GTF Nursery, 6551 N Old Palafox (District 3) at 1:00 PM
• Initial DRC application (staff review only): Papaya Point, 5800 Blk Galvez Road, 3 lots (D1 MSD)
• Initial DRC application (staff review only): New Office Building, 7100 Plantation Road (D4 SP)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to adopt the 2023‑2027 update to the Five‑Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. The Board will review the ordinance and recommend it to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of August 6 minutes, reports, and scheduling of the next meeting on October 1, 2024.

• Review and approve minutes of the August 6, 2024 Planning Board meeting
• Public hearing on ordinance adopting the 2023‑2027 Five‑Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
• Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for August 2024
• Planning Board 6‑Month Outlook for September 2024
• Schedule next regular meeting for October 1, 2024

The Escambia County Planning Board unanimously recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners of an ordinance adopting the 2023-2027 update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. The board also approved the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted the meeting packet. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Schedule to BCC (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 Planning Board meeting (6-0)
• Accepted Planning Board meeting packet (6-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will conduct public hearings on four rezoning applications. The cases involve changes from low‑density residential, medium‑density residential, or mixed‑use districts to other residential or commercial designations. Each proposal will be considered for parcels ranging from about 1 to 21 acres on Lillian Highway and nearby locations. The board will decide whether to approve the requested zoning changes.

• Case Z-2024-12: Rezone 21.39‑acre parcel on Lillian Highway from Low Density Residential and Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial to High Density Mixed‑Use.
• Case Z-2024-13: Rezone 1.07‑acre parcel at 13141 Lillian Hwy from Medium Density Residential to High Density Mixed‑Use.
• Case Z-2024-14: Rezone 4.07‑acre parcel at 9200 BLK Mobile Highway from High Density Mixed‑Use to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial.
• Case Z-2023-03: Rezone 7.43‑acre parcel on Motley Court from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.

The Escambia County Planning Board held a rezoning meeting on September 10, 2024, and voted on four rezoning cases. All four cases were recommended for approval to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), with one case (Z-2024-14) amended to request Commercial zoning. The board also approved the minutes of the previous meeting and accepted the meeting packet.

• Recommended approval of Z-2024-12, rezoning 21.39 acres on Lillian Highway from LDR and HC/LI to HDMU (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2024-13, rezoning 1.07 acres at 13141 Lillian Hwy from MDR to HDMU (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2024-14, rezoning 4.07 acres on Mobile Highway from HDMU to HC/LI, amended to Commercial (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-2023-03, rezoning 7.43 acres on Motley Court from LDR to MDR, standing by original March 2023 recommendation (5-1, Ben Nelson voted no)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024, rezoning meeting (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)

Budget Workshops

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Commissioners will vote on the tentative millage rates and the budget resolution totaling $748,599,680. The meeting will also set the date for a second hearing on the final budget and consider non‑ad valorem special assessments and the employee pay scale.

• Adoption of Tentative Millage Resolution: 6.6165 mills county‑wide, .3590 Library MSTU, .6850 Sheriff MSTU
• Adoption of Tentative Budget Resolution for FY 2024/2025: $748,599,680
• Announcement of Second Public Hearing date: September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.
• Adoption of FY 2024/2025 Non‑Ad Valorem Special Assessments Roll
• Adoption of FY 2024/2025 BOCC Employee Pay Scale

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the tentative millage and budget resolutions for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, setting a total budget of $748,599,680. The tentative millage rates are 6.6165 mills county-wide, 0.3590 for the Library MSTU, and 0.6850 for the Sheriff's Law Enforcement MSTU, which is 6.23% above the rolled-back rate. The board also adopted the non-ad valorem special assessments roll and the BOCC employee pay scale. The second public hearing for final budget adoption is scheduled for September 23, 2024.

• Adopted tentative millage resolution R2024-122 (unanimous)
• Adopted tentative budget resolution R2024-123 of $748,599,680 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2024/25 non-ad valorem special assessments roll (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2024/25 BOCC employee pay scale (unanimous)
• Scheduled second budget hearing for September 23, 2024

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the status and funding of the SS United States ship reefing project. The body will also review the Clean Vessel Act Survey and the FWC Long Term Vessel Study regarding Escambia County waterways.

• SS United States Large Ship Reef status, timeline, and funding estimates
• Clean Vessel Act Survey and Report status
• FWC Long Term Vessel Study and impacts to Escambia County waterways
• FWC Notification of Marine Special Activity License Program webinar
• Jackson Lakes Proposal from Bluffline Project

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council held a special meeting to discuss the Bay Center and the Ashton Brosnaham Indoor Sports Facility. Council members also considered a request related to Pensacon. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of the Bay Center and Ashton Brosnaham Indoor Sports Facility
• Consideration of a Pensacon request

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider the vacation of several unopened rights-of-way and a rezoning case. The board will also review a redevelopment plan update and approve various proclamations.

• Public Hearing: Vacation of Lakeview Avenue, Fernwood Avenue, and Avery Street rights-of-way
• Public Hearing: Vacation of Jackson Highway right-of-way
• Public Hearing: Vacation of Figland Park alleyway
• Public Hearing: Rezoning Case Z-2024-11 from Low Density to Medium Density (Bellview Road)
• Public Hearing: Warrington Redevelopment Plan Update extending CRA sunset date to 2055

The Board approved a $4.78 million contract for the Bayou Grande Villas Drainage Improvements Project, funded through a mix of LOST IV, FDEP Resilience Grant, and ARPA funds. It also denied the Escambia Children's Trust's request for an exemption from paying $1,134,025 in tax increment revenues, requiring payment within 45 days. Several rezoning cases were remanded or dropped, and the Warrington CRA sunset date was extended to 2055.

• Approved $4.78M Bayou Grande Villas drainage contract (unanimous)
• Denied ECT tax increment exemption, required $1,134,025 payment (unanimous)
• Remanded rezoning case Z-2024-11 to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Extended Warrington CRA sunset date to 2055 (unanimous)
• Approved $10M annual continuing contract for misc. construction (3-0, Barry abstained)
• Approved $598,045 for District 3 sidewalk projects (3-0, Barry abstained)
• Approved $10M EMS bad-debt write-off (unanimous)
• Approved $1M for Highways 4/4A improvements (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on September 5, 2024. The meeting is for citizens to discuss matters not on the upcoming Board agenda. Speakers must sign up, are limited to three minutes, and must follow conduct rules. No formal decisions or agenda items were presented.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum on September 5, 2024, solely to hear public comments. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were taken during the meeting; it was procedural in nature.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing funding and lien agreements for residential home improvements. The board will also consider the cancellation of eight liens for recipients who have met program compliance.

• Residential Rehab Grant for plumbing upgrade at 108 South Second Street: $2,500
• Residential Rehab Grant for exterior paint at 9016 Chemstrand Road: $2,253
• Residential Roof Program grant for 113 Reed Road: $8,350
• Cancellation of eight Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens
• Approval of August 1, 2024, meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final applications for several projects, including Life Shifting Learning Academy, Piper's Landing, Olde Barrancas Townhomes, Atwood Place, and Hilburn Office. The committee will hold pre‑application meetings for the OYO Hotel Event Center and the Islamic Center of NW Florida school addition. Staff will conduct internal reviews of initial applications for projects such as Cytiva US LLC site security upgrades and Martin Preserve. Additional discussion items include requests for project documents.

• Life Shifting Learning Academy – 4112 Mobile Hwy (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Piper's Landing – 2683 Straford Road, 58 lots (District 1)
• Olde Barrancas Townhomes – 500 Blk Seamarge Lane, 17 lots (District 2)
• OYO Hotel Event Center – 6911 Pensacola Blvd (Pre‑application meeting)
• Cytiva US LLC – Site Security Upgrades, 8780 Ely Rd (Initial staff review)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will hold disciplinary hearings for Mark P. Nunez of Creekwood Builders, LLC and Wade L. Hunter III of Lee Hunter Construction, LLC. A reconsideration of a final order hearing will be conducted for Christopher W. Brown of Shooting Stars Construction, LLC. The board will also review a contractor application from Gary Gunter and discuss a Sunshine Law presentation.

• Disciplinary hearing: Mark P. Nunez – dba Creekwood Builders, LLC (Complaint No. 240434COM)
• Disciplinary hearing: Wade L. Hunter III – dba Lee Hunter Construction, LLC (Complaint No. 240749COM)
• Reconsideration of final order hearing: Christopher W. Brown – dba Shooting Stars Construction, LLC (Complaint No. 230557COM)
• Contractor application for examination: Gary Gunter – General Contractor
• Sunshine Law presentation by Christi Hankins, Assistant County Attorney

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council reviewed the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and received a financial report from the County OMB. Members discussed and adopted the proposed 2025 Tourist Development Tax budget. The council also approved motions designating Ace as the arts and cultural destination marketing organization and establishing a sports DMO for the county.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• County OMB presentation on fund balance, revenue streams, and expenditures
• Adoption of the proposed 2025 Tourist Development Tax budget
• Motion passed to designate Ace as the arts and cultural DMO for Pensacola
• Motion passed to designate a sports DMO for Escambia County

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several development projects and holding pre-application meetings for new proposals. Some items are for internal staff review only and do not include a public meeting.

• Final application for Guidy Lane Townhomes (20 lots) at 9900 Blk Guidy Lane
• Final application for Bayou Grande Storage Amended at 8521 Gulf Beach Hwy
• Final application for W Street Warehouse Addition-Building 4 at 2775 N W. Street
• Pre-application meeting for Waffle House #1096 at 17352 Perdido Key Dr
• Pre-application meeting for Triple B RV Park at 5167 Highway 29 North

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee will meet to discuss design standard manuals. The primary agenda item is a staff presentation regarding stormwater management systems.

• Staff presentation on Stormwater Management Systems

Disability Awareness Committee

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. It will discuss upcoming events and decide which members will present. A brief public forum with guest speakers is scheduled. Standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment will also be handled.

• Review and approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming events and presenter selection
• Public forum with guest speakers (3 minutes)
• Committee member forum
• Motion to adjourn

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider two final development applications: Kaheeley Ridge Phase 3 on 10700 Beulah Road (11 lots) and Bella Terra on the 1400‑block of North Highway 29 (440 lots). The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for several projects, including Pickup USA Pensacola, Bellview Avenue Subdivision, Tuff Shed Facility, Molino Road MSD, and Life Shifting Learning Academy. Internal staff reviews of initial applications for Hancock Meadows and a QSR on Mobile Highway will be discussed but are not for public decision. Additional items include a request for project documents and notice that initial review comments will be available Thursday.

• Final DRC application: Kaheeley Ridge Phase 3, 10700 Beulah Road, 11 lots
• Final DRC application: Bella Terra, 1400‑blk N Highway 29, 440 lots
• Pre‑application meeting: Pickup USA Pensacola, 5030 Commerce Park Circle
• Pre‑application meeting: Bellview Avenue Subdivision, 5000 Bellview Avenue, 90 lots
• Pre‑application meeting: Tuff Shed Facility, 5501 Pensacola Blvd

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will review three development cases. One request seeks to permit a restaurant at 810 Archer Rd and the 800 block of Archer Rd, which is not a currently permitted use. Another request proposes an outdoor recreational facility at several Underwood Avenue and Douglas Avenue locations. The third request asks to allow a borrow pit within 1,000 feet of residential use at 5595 Hwy 95A.

• Case CU-2024-15: Request to permit a restaurant at 810 Archer Rd and 800 BLK Archer Rd (not a permitted use).
• Case CU-2024-17: Request to permit an outdoor recreational facility at 1030 Underwood Ave, 80 Underwood Ave, 2313 Douglas Ave, and related parcels.
• Case CU-2024-14: Request to permit a borrow pit within 1,000 feet of residential use at 5595 Hwy 95A.
• Approval of the meeting minutes from the July 17, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting.

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment approved two conditional use requests (a restaurant at 810 Archer Rd and an outdoor recreational facility for Pensacola State College) and denied a request for a borrow pit within 1000 feet of a residential use at 5595 Hwy 95A. The denial was based on criteria a, d, f, and i, with a 3-1 vote (Willie Kirkland abstained due to conflict of interest). All other motions, including acceptance of minutes and meeting packet, passed unanimously.

• Approved conditional use CU-2024-15 for restaurant at 810 Archer Rd (5-0)
• Approved conditional use CU-2024-17 for outdoor recreational facility at 1030 Underwood Ave (5-0)
• Denied conditional use CU-2024-14 for borrow pit at 5595 Hwy 95A (3-1, Kirkland abstained)
• Accepted staff findings of fact and meeting packet (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 17, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final DRC applications for the Blue Angel Plaza project at 9500 W Highway 98 and the Sears Blvd Tower project at 7511 Sears Blvd. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for South Blue Angel Retail, Redemption Church Expansion, and Luxe Motorsports Dealership. Staff will conduct internal review of initial DRC applications for several other projects, which are not for public discussion. Contact information is provided for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application: Blue Angel Plaza – 9500 W Highway 98 (District 1)
• Final DRC application: Sears Blvd Tower – 7511 Sears Blvd (District 3, Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meeting: South Blue Angel Retail – 104 South Blue Angel (District 2) at 1:00 PM
• Pre‑application meeting: Redemption Church Expansion – 2328 Bush St (District 1) at 1:20 PM
• Pre‑application meeting: Luxe Motorsports Dealership – 607 N New Warrington Rd (District 2) at 1:40 PM

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will approve minutes from three recent meetings. It will receive an update on the Clean Vessel Act survey and report. The committee will discuss the reefing status of the SS United States and hear presentations on anchoring limitation areas and county vessel management options.

• Approve 8 July 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve 22 July 2024 special meeting minutes
• Approve June 10 2024 meeting minutes
• Clean Vessel Act survey status update (Conrad)
• Reefing update – SS United States large ship reef status

Inspection Fund

The Escambia County Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board is meeting to conduct regular business. The primary item for discussion is the Department of Labor salary threshold effective January 1, 2025.

• DOL Salary Threshold effective January 1, 2025

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider final DRC applications for projects including The Wright Company at 7854 N. Palafox Street, Dean Brothers Cleaning Company at 1019 W. Leonard Street, and others. The meeting also includes scheduled pre‑application meetings for proposals such as an ATM addition at 2951 S. Blue Angel Parkway and a dental addition at 1759 Creighton Rd. Staff will conduct an internal review of initial DRC applications for projects like the Brownsville Business Incubator at 3322 Mobile Highway, which are not open to the public. Additional items include a notice about requesting project documents and the availability of initial review comments.

• Final DRC application – The Wright Company, 7854 N. Palafox Street (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Final DRC application – Dean Brothers Cleaning Company, 1019 W. Leonard Street (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meeting – ATM addition, 2951 S. Blue Angel Parkway (1:00 PM)
• Pre‑application meeting – Gilmore Dental addition, 1759 Creighton Rd (1:45 PM)
• Initial DRC application – Brownsville Business Incubator, 3322 Mobile Highway (staff internal review)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will consider several contractor examination applications, including residential and roofing licenses. It will hold probable cause hearings for two contractors related to homeowner complaints. The board will also conduct a disciplinary hearing for a contractor who failed to comply with a final order. Routine items such as call to order, minutes approval, and a public forum are also on the agenda.

• Review of residential contractor application: Cody Brown
• Review of roofing contractor applications: Addison Spence, David Rogers, Joshua Mayfield, Brian Ward
• Probable cause hearing for Mark P. Nunez (Creekwood Builders) – complaint by Charles Day, 1202 E Gadsden St.
• Probable cause hearing for Wade L. Hunter III (Lee Hunter Construction) – complaint by Charles Thomas, 622 Ayer St.
• Disciplinary hearing for James B. Freeman (Freeman Roofing) – failure to comply with final order, complaint by Nick and Chloe Sexton, 101 S F St.

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will review a request to rezone 13.68 acres on Highway 29 North from Conservation Neighborhood to Mixed-Use Suburban. The board will also consider adopting the Warrington Redevelopment Plan Update.

• Case No. OSP-2024-01: Rezoning 13.68 acres on Highway 29 North to Mixed-Use Suburban
• Warrington Redevelopment Plan Update: Extension of time to complete redevelopment objectives
• Approval of July 2, 2024, Planning Board meeting minutes
• Review of Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for July 2024
• Review of Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for August 2024

The Escambia County Planning Board recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for a land use amendment changing 13.68 acres on Highway 29 from Conservation Neighborhood to Mixed-Use Suburban. The board also recommended approval of the Warrington Redevelopment Plan Update to extend its completion timeline. Procedural items, including minutes approval and meeting packet acceptance, were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of OSP-2024-01 rezoning 13.68 acres on Highway 29 to MU-S (6-1, Jay Ingwell voted no)
• Recommended approval of Warrington Redevelopment Plan Update (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Accepted meeting packet (6-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and approve the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting, accept the meeting packet, and hold a public hearing on rezoning case Z‑2024‑11. The case proposes changing a 19.58‑acre property on Bellview Road from Low Density Residential (4 dwellings per acre) to Medium Density Residential (10 dwellings per acre).

• Approve minutes of the July 2, 2024 Planning Board Rezoning Meeting
• Accept the Planning Board meeting packet
• Public hearing on Case No. Z‑2024‑11: rezoning 19.58‑acre Bellview Road property from LDR to MDR

The Escambia County Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners for a rezoning request (Case Z-2024-11) on Bellview Road, changing 19.58 acres from Low Density Residential (4 du/acre) to Medium Density Residential (10 du/acre). The board also unanimously rejected written testimony from Mary Konopka into evidence. All other actions were procedural, including approving the July 2, 2024 minutes and accepting the meeting packet.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-2024-11 (Bellview Road, 19.58 acres, LDR to MDR) to BCC (7-0)
• Rejected Mary Konopka's written testimony into evidence (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 Planning Board Rezoning Meeting (7-0)
• Accepted Planning Board meeting packet (7-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (7-0)

Value Adjustment Board

The Escambia County Value Adjustment Board will consider applications for private counsel and two special magistrate positions for the 2024 tax year. It will also confirm that the $15 filing fee per parcel remains in effect. The board will set hearing dates for October and December 2024 and approve minutes from the January meeting.

• Approve Suzanne Whibbs as private counsel for 2024‑2025 tax year
• Approve Joseph Haynes Davis as Attorney Special Magistrate for 2024 tax year
• Approve Steven L. Marshall as Appraiser Special Magistrate for 2024 tax year
• Confirm filing fee of $15 per parcel remains in effect (Resolution R2015-1)
• Schedule VAB hearings for Oct 10, Oct 21‑22, and Dec 3, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will adopt several employee and retirement proclamations and approve the disposal of an abandoned construction travel trailer at 13700 Block River Road. It will hold public hearings to adopt an ordinance creating the Perdido Estates Drainage Improvement Municipal Service Benefit Unit and to consider two Federal Transit Administration grant applications totaling $5.94 million, with specified local matching funds. The Board will also accept Tourist Development Tax collection data, investment portfolio reports, and review rezoning case Z‑2024‑07.

• Adopt proclamations honoring Senator Douglas Broxson and county employees retiring or named Employee of the Month
• Approve disposal of an abandoned construction travel trailer located at 13700 Block River Road (District 1)
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance creating the Perdido Estates Drainage Improvement MSBU
• Consider FY 2023 mass‑transit grant application for $4,763,488 in federal funds with $3,000,000 operating match and $440,872 capital match
• Consider FY 2024 mass‑transit grant application for $1,178,652 in federal funds for bus equipment, ADA software, and security system upgrades

The Board approved the creation of the Perdido Estates Drainage Improvement Municipal Service Benefit Unit (Ordinance 2024-20) and adopted several ordinances related to rezoning and land use changes, including Z-2024-07, Z-2024-08, Z-2024-09, and SSA-2024-03. The Board also approved two Federal Transit Administration grant applications for mass transit, totaling $5,942,140 in federal funds, and a development agreement for Barrineau Estates. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including contracts, budget amendments, and property dispositions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-20 creating Perdido Estates Drainage Improvement MSBU (3-0)
• Approved FTA Section 5307 grant application for $4,763,488 (3-0)
• Approved FTA Section 5339 grant application for $1,178,652 (3-0)
• Approved rezoning Z-2024-07 at 2000 N Highway 95A to HC/LI (3-0)
• Approved rezoning Z-2024-08 off Rocky Branch Road to RR (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-2024-09 at 4100 N Highway 95A to RMU (3-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Barrineau Estates (unanimous)
• Approved $463,914 for District 3 sidewalk projects (3-0, Barry abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on August 1, 2024. The meeting covered procedural matters such as the call to order and speaker guidelines. No agenda items requiring a vote or decision were listed.

• Call to Order – procedural opening of the public forum
• Speakers – guidelines limiting remarks to three minutes per speaker
• ADA contact information provided for accessibility assistance

The Board held a public forum to hear comments from 28 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded during this meeting.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote to approve five Residential Improvement Grant funding and lien agreements, a Residential Roof Program agreement, and a Commercial Improvement Grant agreement. The Board will also approve the cancellation of eight Residential Rehab Grant Program liens after recipients met two‑year compliance. The Chairman will be authorized to sign all funding, lien, and cancellation documents.

• Approve five Residential Improvement Grant Program funding and lien agreements (total $22,978) for properties at 8205 Excelsior Drive, 3007 West Lee Street, 7095 Kelvin Terrace, 111 NW Gilliland Road, and 17 Gloucester Avenue
• Approve cancellation of eight Residential Rehab Grant Program liens after two‑year compliance, covering properties on Rue Max Avenue, Edgewater Drive, Appomattox Dr, Dexter Avenue, Oak Avenue, NW Syrcle Drive, SE Syrcle Drive, and Milton Rd
• Approve Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreement for $7,182.78 to Pricilla Jenkins at 1200 Albuquerque Circle
• Approve Commercial Improvement Grant Program funding and lien agreement for $25,000 roof replacement to BCSFT LLC at 3202 Barrancas Avenue
• Authorize the Chairman to sign all funding, lien, and cancellation documents

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final DRC application for the Royal Beach at Perdido project at 14757 Perdido Key Drive. The committee will hold pre‑application meetings for McDonald’s locations on Sorrento Road and Mobile Highway, as well as for Christian Brothers Automotive on West Nine Mile Road. Staff will internally review initial DRC applications for Ellie's Cove (18 lots), the Thomas Snell Warehouse addition, and the Rose Avenue Project. Additional items for discussion include requests for project documents.

• Final DRC application – Royal Beach at Perdido, 14757 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre‑application meeting – McDonald’s, 10291 Sorrento Road (Community Redevelopment Area)
• Pre‑application meeting – McDonald’s, 4501 Mobile Hwy
• Pre‑application meeting – Christian Brothers Automotive, 2605 W Nine Mile Rd
• Initial DRC review – Ellie's Cove, 800 Blk Mills Ave (18 lots, Community Redevelopment Area)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four final DRC applications, including a church site at 9176 Ashland Ave and a subdivision replat at 5301 N. Davis Hwy. The meeting also schedules pre‑application meetings for projects such as a Costco at 235 E Nine Mile Road and a multi‑family development at 14000 Blk River Road. Staff will conduct internal reviews of several new applications, and the committee will discuss how to request project documents.

• Final DRC: Epiphany Lutheran Church, 9176 Ashland Ave (District 1)
• Final DRC: Davis Hwy Subdivision Replat, 5301 N. Davis Hwy (District 4)
• Pre‑application: Costco‑Pensacola, 235 E Nine Mile Road (District 3)
• Pre‑application: River Road Multi‑Family, 14000 Blk River Road (District 1)
• Internal review: Self Storage Nine Mile Rd, 6350 Nine Mile Rd (District 1)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to address a specific action item. The primary focus of the meeting is the SS United States reefing opportunity.

• SS United States Reefing Opportunity

Development Review Committee

The committee is conducting pre-application meetings for various commercial and residential developments. Staff will also perform internal reviews of five initial applications. No final applications are scheduled for this meeting.

• Pre-application meeting: Platinum Alliance Holdings Re-plating, 7001 North Davis Hwy
• Pre-application meeting: Valencia Square, 13585 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre-application meeting: Pump and Process Equipment, 370 W Burgess Rd
• Pre-application meeting: Valdivia Auto Body, 3800 W Navy Blvd
• Pre-application meeting: Warehouse at Johnson & Palafox, 8400 Blk Old Palafox Hwy

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will meet to review two specific land use cases. The board will decide on requests regarding an accessory structure and the operation of a restaurant.

• Case CU-2024-08: Request for an accessory structure in the front yard of 11236 Seaglade Dr
• Case CU-2024-16: Request to allow a restaurant at 5190 Mobile Hwy

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use allowing an accessory structure in the front yard of a waterfront lot at 11236 Seaglade Dr, and dismissed a request to allow a restaurant not among permitted uses at 5190 Mobile Hwy, directing it to return with associated advertisement fees. The board also accepted its July 17, 2024 meeting packet, waived reading of the legal advertisement, and approved minutes from its June 12, 2024 meeting. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved conditional use for accessory structure in front yard at 11236 Seaglade Dr (5-0)
• Dismissed Case CU-2024-16, restaurant at 5190 Mobile Hwy, to return with advertisement fees (5-0)
• Accepted July 17, 2024 BOA meeting packet into evidence (5-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 BOA meeting minutes (5-0)

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, receive a secretary status report, and consider contractor applications. The agenda includes a public forum and a disciplinary hearing regarding a complaint against a licensed electrician.

• Approval of BOEE minutes for May 28 and June 18, 2024
• Public forum session
• Disciplinary hearing for Dustin S. Oliver dba Selectricity, LLC
• Review of contractor applications for Joshua Rando and Adanz A. Hart, III
• Consideration of Hunter Jones' application for Master Electrician reciprocity

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will conduct final application reviews and hold pre-application meetings for several local projects. Discussions include plans for townhomes, food truck courts, and medical offices. Initial applications listed are for staff internal review only and do not involve a public meeting.

• Final application: Pine Forest Substation at 9220 Pine Forest Road
• Final application: Scott's Pharmacy at 6500 N. Hwy 29
• Pre-application meeting: Sharon Lane Townhomes at 8651 Sharon Lane
• Pre-application meeting: Rojas Food Trucks Court at 6201 Tippen Ave
• Pre-application meeting: Main Street Urgent Care at 10251 Sorrento Rd

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will conduct probable cause and disciplinary hearings regarding various contractors. The board will also review contractor examination applications and status reports on fines and examination requests.

• Probable cause hearing: Mark P. Nunez (Creekwood Builders, LLC)
• Disciplinary hearing: Halley S. Lovato (Highpointe DBR, LLC)
• Disciplinary hearing: Christopher W. Brown (Shooting Stars Construction, LLC)
• Disciplinary hearing regarding failure to comply with final order: James B. Freeman (Freeman Roofing)
• Contractor examination application: Bobby Brock

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda contains only procedural rules regarding the conduct of The Gary Sansing Public Forum. No specific legislative or administrative items are listed for discussion.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners convened a Gary Sansing Public Forum on July 9, 2024. The meeting consisted of a call to order, comments from sixteen speakers, and an adjournment. No votes, approvals, or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum called to order at 9:31 a.m.
• Comments heard from 16 speakers
• Meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing mass transit grant applications totaling over $4.7 million. They are also considering a $5 million legal settlement and related budget amendment. Additionally, the agenda includes certifying millage rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• $5 million legal settlement regarding United States ex rel. Edler v. Escambia County
• $4,763,488 FTA Section 5307 grant application for mass transit projects
• Certification of FY 2024-2025 millage rates (County-wide: 6.6165)
• Land Exchange Agreement with the Department of the United States Navy
• $4,800 copier lease for Extension Services

The Board approved a $5 million settlement for a legal claim and certified millage rates for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Other actions included approving various discretionary funding allocations and scheduling public hearings for budget and infrastructure matters.

• Approved $5M legal settlement in USA ex rel. Rayme M. Edler v. Escambia County (Unanimous)
• Certified FY 2024-2025 millage rates: County-wide Operating 6.6165, Law Enforcement 0.685, Library 0.359 (Unanimous)
• Approved Land Exchange Agreement with the U.S. Navy (3-0)
• Approved $110,511.22 change order for Moreno Street Stormwater project (3-0)
• Approved $120,914.26 change order for Longleaf West Bridge and Drainage project (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 employee benefit plans with Florida Blue, Metlife, and others (Unanimous)
• Approved lease and park management agreement with Perdido Bay Tribe for $1 per year (Unanimous)
• Approved multiple discretionary fund allocations for community groups and events (Unanimous)

Budget Workshops

This workshop includes an overview of the budget and reviews for constitutional officers. The agenda also covers budget reviews for various board departments, including Public Works, Animal Welfare, and the Sheriff's Office.

• Budget overview
• Review of Constitutional Officers
• Review of Board Departments

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review the proposed balanced budget of $748,599,680. The session focused on budget increases, millage rates, and personnel changes, but no formal votes were recorded.

• Directed staff to remove state-mandated community partners and those with Interlocal Agreements from the annual list

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will discuss the status of large ship reefing and research regarding marine debris and derelict vessels. The committee will also review the June 2024 meeting minutes. A discussion on the FWC Long Term Vessel Study is currently deferred.

• Status and discussion of large ship reefing
• Research on marine debris and derelict vessels
• Approval of June 2024 minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will conduct a final review for the River Road Boat Storage resubmittal. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for several local development projects.

• Final application for River Road Boat Storage at 13720 River Road
• Pre-application meeting for Wawa-Pensacola at 6650 Pensacola Blvd
• Pre-application meeting for Barrineau Estates (305 lots) at 4100 Blk N Hwy 95
• Pre-application meeting for Wilde Lake Country Inn Expansion at 2607 Wilde Lake Blvd
• Pre-application meeting for Kabayan Refreshment Truck at 201 N New Warrington Rd

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings for three rezoning applications. These cases involve changing land use designations for properties totaling over 280 acres. The board will also review minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting.

• Rezoning 2.36 acres at 2000 N Highway 95A from Industrial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial (Case Z-2024-07)
• Rezoning 49.99 acres off Rocky Branch Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential (Case Z-2024-08)
• Rezoning 230.00 acres at 4100 N Highway 95A from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed-Use (Case Z-2024-09)

The Escambia County Planning Board voted 4-0 on each of three rezoning cases to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The cases cover 2.36 acres on N Highway 95A from Industrial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial, 49.99 acres off Rocky Branch Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential, and 230 acres on N Highway 95A from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed-Use. The Board also approved its May 7, 2024 minutes and accepted the meeting packet, both 4-0. All recommendations are advisory; final decisions rest with the BCC.

• Recommended approval to BCC: Z-2024-07, 2.36 acres at 2000 N Highway 95A from Industrial to Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial (4-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC: Z-2024-08, 49.99 acres off Rocky Branch Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential (4-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC: Z-2024-09, 230 acres at 4100 N Highway 95A from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed-Use (4-0)
• Approved May 7, 2024 rezoning meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Planning Board meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived reading of legal advertisement (4-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will review several proposals for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. These include a development agreement for Barrineau Estates and an ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map.

• Development Agreement review for Barrineau Estates (SNS Acquisitions, LLC)
• Land use amendment for 49.99 acres on Rocky Branch Road from Agriculture to Rural Community
• Ordinance to remove outdoor storage prohibitions in Airfield Planning District-1
• Review of the 2022/2023 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report

The Escambia County Planning Board met July 2, 2024 and voted 4-0 on each substantive item, recommending several measures to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for final action. These included a development agreement for the Barrineau Estates subdivision, a Future Land Use Map amendment (SSA-2024-03) changing about 49.99 acres on Rocky Branch Road from Agriculture to Rural Community, an ordinance removing the outdoor-storage prohibition in Airfield Planning District-1, and the 2022/2023 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report. The Board also approved its May 7, 2024 minutes and accepted the meeting packet. All items were recommendations only; final decisions rest with the BCC.

• Recommended approval to BCC of a development agreement for Barrineau Estates subdivision (SNS Acquisitions, LLC) (4-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC of FLU Map amendment SSA-2024-03, ~49.99 acres on Rocky Branch Road from Agriculture to Rural Community (4-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC of ordinance removing outdoor-storage prohibition in Airfield Planning District-1 (4-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC of the 2022/2023 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report (4-0)
• Approved May 7, 2024 Planning Board regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted the Planning Board meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (4-0)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will review the opioid budget and discuss updated funding requests from the CORE Team. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the schedule for notice of funding advertisements.

• Approval of April 8, 2024 minutes
• Opioid Budget Review
• Updated CORE Team Funding Request
• Notice of Funding Advertisement Schedule
• Notice of Funding Advertising Funding Request

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will review a rough draft of its Annual Report and the April 17, 2024, meeting minutes. Guest speakers from the Council on Aging and The Arc Gateway are scheduled to provide presentations. The committee will also discuss upcoming events and potential presenters.

• Review of Annual Report rough draft
• Presentation on affordable housing for seniors by Council on Aging
• Agency overview by Missy Rogers, CEO of The Arc Gateway
• Report from Jessica Ayers regarding the Family Café event
• Discussion regarding upcoming events and presenters

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for projects including Phoenix Coatings Addition and LivSmart Studios. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for several new developments, though some initial applications are for staff internal review only.

• Final application: Phoenix Coatings Addition, 900 Industrial Court
• Final application: LivSmart Studios, 7077 Plantation Road
• Pre-application meeting: Chick-Fil-A, 7001 N Davis Hwy
• Pre-application meeting: E Johnson Multifamily, 2571 E Johnson Ave
• Final application: Skyhawk Landing, 10135 South Loop Road

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee is meeting for staff discussions regarding the Design Standard Manual. Topics include Atlas 14, conveyance, and pond maintenance berms. The committee will also review minutes from the April 24, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion on Atlas 14
• Discussion on Conveyance
• Discussion on Freeboard in Closed Basin
• Discussion on Pond Maintenance Berm

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will review the status of available funds and discuss the 2025 proposed TDT budget. The council will also provide a recommendation for this budget to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approval of April 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 21, 2024, budget workshop minutes
• Status of available funds report
• Recommendation for the 2025 TDT budget to the Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will hold its regular meeting on June 18, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing May 28, 2024 minutes and considering a contractor application for examination.

• Master Electrician examination application for Cole Wilson

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several local projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for new development proposals. Some initial applications are undergoing internal staff review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Davis Hwy Subdivision Replat at 5300 Blk N. Davis Hwy
• Eagle Pointe Subdivision Phase 1 (25 lots) and Master Plan (145 lots) at 8300 Blk Klondike Road
• First Baptist Church Cantonment-Resubmittal at 298 Morris Ave
• C-Store Pensacola at 8530 N. Davis Hwy
• PSC Soccer Complex pre-application meeting at 1030 Blk Underwood Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several cases involving zoning variances and special uses. These include requests regarding accessory structures and yard setbacks at specific addresses. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Case V-2024-02: Accessory structure larger than principal dwelling at 1802 Stout Rd.
• Case V-2024-03: Side yard setback reduction at 313 SE Kalash Rd.
• Case CU-2024-13: Accessory structure in front yard of waterfront property at 507 Timber Ridge Dr.
• Approval of May 15, 2024, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three land-use requests during its June 12, 2024 meeting. The board granted variances for an oversized accessory structure and a reduced side yard setback, and approved a conditional use for a front-yard accessory structure on a waterfront property. All decisions passed with 5-0 votes.

• Approved variance for accessory structure larger than principal dwelling at 1802 Stout Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance to reduce side yard setback at 313 SE Kalash Rd (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for accessory structure in front yard at 507 Timber Ridge Dr (5-0)
• Accepted May 15, 2024 resume meeting minutes (5-0)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will hold a staff-led discussion regarding diving safety issues. The committee will also receive an update on the Navy Point Boat Ramp 'No-Wake' zone extension, which passed the BOCC on May 20, 2024. A discussion on the FWC Long Term Vessel Study remains deferred for a future meeting.

• Diving safety discussion led by county staff
• Update on Navy Point Boat Ramp 'No-Wake' zone extension
• Deferred discussion on FWC Long Term Vessel Study impacts

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing funding and lien agreements for residential improvements. These items include grants for roof repairs under the Residential Rehab Grant Program and the Residential Roof Program.

• $3,910 roof improvement at 2275 Berg Street
• $8,280.70 roof improvement at 8111 Binkley Street
• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda contains only procedural information regarding the conduct of The Gary Sansing Public Forum. No specific legislative items or decisions are listed for this session. The forum is intended for matters not included on the regular Board of County Commissioners' agenda.

• No legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on June 6, 2024. Chairman Barry called the meeting to order and adjourned it after hearing comments from nine speakers. No motions, votes, or official decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Call to Order at 4:31 p.m.
• Nine public speakers heard
• Adjournment at 4:56 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider rezoning requests for properties on Highway 95A and Motley Court. The meeting also includes reviews of final plats for the Sanctuary and Bellview Pointe subdivisions. Additionally, the Board will hear petitions to vacate portions of Martha Avenue, Deerfoot Lane, and an alleyway in Figland Park.

• Rezoning Case Z-2024-06 at 4762 Highway 95A from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-03 at Motley Court from Low Density to Medium Density Residential
• Final plat approval for the 100-lot Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 1
• Final plat approval for the 62-lot Bellview Pointe subdivision
• Petitions to vacate portions of Martha Avenue, Deerfoot Lane, and an alleyway in Figland Park

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve various infrastructure contracts, road resurfacing projects, and property zoning matters during their June 6, 2024 regular meeting. The Board approved rezoning case Z-2024-06 at 4762 Highway 95A, while remanding rezoning case Z-2023-03 back to the Planning Board. Commissioners also authorized multiple equipment purchases, grant agreements, and settlement payments, with all recorded votes passing 3-0 with Commissioner May absent.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-68 vacating a portion of Martha Avenue (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-69 vacating an alleyway in Figland Park Subdivision (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-70 vacating a portion of Deerfoot Lane (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-19 amending the zoning map for case Z-2024-06 at 4762 Highway 95A (3-0)
• Remanded rezoning case Z-2023-03 to the Planning Board for compatibility review (3-0)
• Approved final plat and two-year warranty for Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 1 with added ECUA condition (3-0)
• Approved $150,000 settlement payment in Loren Langford v. Escambia County (3-0)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review minutes from April and May 2024. The meeting includes applications for license reinstatement and probable cause hearings regarding contractors. The board will also conduct reconsideration of final order hearings.

• Application for reinstatement of delinquent license: Vincent Lombardo
• Probable cause hearing: Halley S. Lovato, dba Highpointe DBR, LLC
• Probable cause hearing: Mark P. Nunez, dba Creekwood Builders, LLC
• Reconsideration of final order: Christopher W. Brown, dba Shooting Stars Construction, LLC
• Reconsideration of final order: David C. Poole, dba DC Poole Custom Homes of Florida, LLC

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review final applications for several industrial and residential development projects. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings and staff-only internal reviews for new subdivisions.

• Enclave at Bella Terra: 58 lots at 1400 N. Hwy 29
• Holsberry Industrial: 9301 Holsberry Rd
• Acorn Lane Apartments pre-application meeting
• Archer Road Food Truck Court resubmittal
• Makaira West Subdivision: 60 lots at 2691 West Roberts Rd

General

The Escambia County Extension Council will conduct interviews and ballot voting for Extension 4-H candidates. The meeting also includes a program update regarding 4-H.

• Extension 4-H candidate interview/ballot voting
• 4-H program update

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will review final applications for several local developments. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for two new projects. Certain initial applications are noted as being for staff internal review only with no public meeting scheduled.

• Final application for Wawa at Blue Angel Pkwy and Hwy 98
• Final application for Pete Moore Chevrolet Service Bay on N New Warrington Rd
• Pre-application meeting for North Loop RV Park on North Loop Road
• Final application for Pensacola Blvd Warehouses at 9020 Pensacola Blvd
• Final application for Sears Blvd MSD at 7801 Sears Blvd

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will conduct a disciplinary hearing and review contractor examination applications. The board will also review the status report from the Board Secretary and approve minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting.

• Disciplinary hearing for Dustin S Oliver dba Selectricity, LLC
• Low Voltage examination application for Lincoln Hill
• Master Electrician examination application for Clint Henry
• Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for various residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for new utility and residential projects. Some initial applications are designated for internal staff review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Sanctuary Phase 1 development at 8 Coweta Road (100 lots)
• Cytiva Pensacola Facility Expansion at 8780 Ely Road
• Bellview Pointe Subdivision at 6224 Forest Pines Drive (62 lots)
• Tibbett's Lumber pole barn extension at 2620 W Michigan Ave
• Pre-application meetings for Rose Ave, W Nine Mile Road MSD, and Blackwell MSD projects

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council is holding a budget workshop to review available funds and discuss the proposed FY2025 Tourist Development Tax (TDT) budget. Chair David Bear will present the proposed budget for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes a public forum and an update from the Clerk of the Court/County OMB on current fund status.

• FY2025 Proposed Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Budget review
• Status of available funds report by the Clerk of the Court/County OMB
• Public forum for resident comments
• Recommendation to Escambia County Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding boat ramp speed zones and pier regulations at public launch sites. Additionally, commissioners will review final plats for several new residential subdivisions.

• Ordinance for 'Idle Speed/No Wake' zone at Navy Point Boat Ramp
• Regulations for boarding piers at public boat and paddlecraft launch sites
• Updated lighting regulations for Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key
• Final plat approval for Gavin's Landing residential subdivision
• Final plat approval for Mallard Landing residential subdivision

The Board approved several residential subdivision plats and various road and drainage projects. It authorized the purchase of two articulated trucks for $1.25M and upheld a Contractor Competency Board ruling against Freeman Roofing. Several ordinances regarding boat ramps and beach lighting were dropped or delayed.

• Approved 'Idle Speed/No Wake' zone at Navy Point Boat Ramp (unanimous)
• Uphold Contractor Competency Board sanctions against James B. Freeman dba Freeman Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Gavin's Landing, Mallard Landing, and Fallschase at Pathstone Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,253,798 purchase of two Caterpillar articulated trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $781,081.21 contract for Rockey Branch Road Paving Project (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 settlement for Elizabeth Grundin and Denise Kelley v. Escambia County (3-0)
• Confirmed Nikki Powell as Human Resources Director (unanimous)
• Dropped ordinance for boarding pier regulations pending a Town Hall (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the regular Board of County Commissioners' agenda. The document outlines rules for conduct and speaker registration.

• No legislative or official items are listed in this agenda.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on May 20, 2024, and heard comments from five individuals: Chris Curb, Kathy Rushing, Larry Downs, Jr., Theresa Blackwell, and Melanie Ellis. The minutes record no decisions, votes, or actions by the Board. The Board briefly recessed from 8:34 to 8:35 a.m. due to the temporary absence of a quorum, and Chairman Barry adjourned the forum at 8:51 a.m.

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several projects, including Kaheeley Ridge Phase 3 and Sud Stop Carwash. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for various retail and residential proposals. Some initial applications are scheduled for staff internal review only.

• Final application for Kaheeley Ridge Phase 3, 10700 Beulah Road Blk
• Final application for Green Hollows Minor Subdivision, Highway 99
• Final application for Sud Stop Carwash (fka Big Dan's Carwash), 4810 Mobile Hwy
• Pre-application meeting for Blue Angel Pkwy Retail, 5600 Blk Blue Angel Pkwy
• Pre-application meeting for Quicklube Pensacola Blvd, 6640 Pensacola Blvd

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three conditional use requests. The board granted permission for outdoor recreational facilities at a Perdido Key address, an educational facility at 1100 W Scott St, and a salvage yard at 775 S Hansel St with specific operational conditions. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved conditional use for outdoor recreational facilities at 17082 Perdido Key Dr (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for educational facility at 1100 W Scott St (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for salvage yard at 775 S Hansel St with strict operational conditions (5-0)
• Accepted staff findings of fact for all three cases
• Approved resume minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will discuss regulations for boarding piers at public boat and paddlecraft launch sites. The committee will also receive updates on the Navy Point Boat Ramp no-wake zone extension and Bayou Chico remediation status.

• Navy Point Boat Ramp “No-Wake” Zone Extension Update
• Regulations for boarding piers at public boat and paddlecraft launch sites
• Derelict boat removal from Bayou Grande, Spinnaker Cove update
• Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline update
• Bayou Chico remediation status

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several residential and commercial site plans. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for new proposed developments. Certain initial applications are designated for staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final application: Mallard Landing, 22 lots at 1200 Blk Turnbuckle Trail
• Final application: Fallschase at Pathstone Phase 4, 47 lots at 8787 Pathstone Blvd
• Final application: Kingsfield Manor Phase 1, 43 lots on West Kingsfield Rd
• Pre-application meeting: Skyhawk Townhomes on Blue Angel Parkway
• Pre-application meeting: Pleasant Grove Expansion at 10085 N Loop Rd

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update lighting requirements for the Barrier Islands. The meeting also includes discussions on landscaping standards and open storage in APZ zones.

• Public hearing on Barrier Island Lighting ordinance
• AIPD Landscaping Standards discussion
• Open Storage in APZs discussion
• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Escambia County Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing the Barrier Island Lighting standards for Pensacola Beach, and creating a new section adopting updated lighting regulations and technical requirements for Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. The Board also approved its March 5, 2024 meeting minutes, accepted the meeting packet, and waived reading of the legal advertisement, each by 7-0 votes. The action/discussion items on attached single-family dwelling notifications, AIPD landscaping standards, and open storage in APZs are listed in the minutes with no recorded discussion or action. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

• Recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners of an ordinance repealing and replacing Barrier Island Lighting (Pensacola Beach) standards and adopting updated lighting rules for Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key (7-0)
• Approved the March 5, 2024 Planning Board regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted the Planning Board meeting packet (7-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (7-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 4762 Highway 95A. The proposal seeks to change the 5-acre property from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed-Use. The board will also review minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning of 4762 Highway 95A from RR to RMU
• Approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Board recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for a rezoning request at 4762 Highway 95A. The proposal seeks to change the property from Rural Residential to Rural Mixed-Use district.

• Recommended approval to the BCC for rezoning 4762 Highway 95A from RR to RMU (7-0)
• Approved April 2, 2024, rezoning meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a request from the Escambia Children's Trust to be exempt from contributing tax increment revenues. The agenda also includes rezoning for high-density residential use on Sharon Lane and approving a 60-lot subdivision at Pless Landing.

• Tax exemption request for Escambia Children's Trust totaling $1,134,025
• Rezoning Case Z-2024-05 from medium to high density residential on Sharon Lane
• Final plat approval for 60-lot Pless Landing subdivision in Navy Point Community
• Vacation of a portion of right-of-way along Williams Ditch Road

The Board approved $11.25 million in ARPA funds for various stormwater upgrades and the demolition of the County Office Building. Other key actions included approving a $9.99 million multi-year improvement plan for the Pensacola Bay Center and authorizing a $5,000 legal settlement.

• Approved $11.25M ARPA funding for stormwater projects and County Office Building demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $9,991,200 multi-year Pensacola Bay Center Improvement Plan using TDT funds (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 settlement payment for Ozell Bedgood v Escambia County (unanimous)
• Approved final plat and street names for Pless Landing residential subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $473,714.07 contract with Utility Service Company, Inc. for Bronson Road Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Remanded Sharon Lane rezoning case (Z-2024-05) back to Planning Board (3-0)
• Cancelled public hearing for Escambia Children's Trust exemption; rescheduled for Sept 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $197,864 three-year service agreement with Trane U.S., Inc. for facility maintenance (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will meet on May 2, 2024. The provided agenda lists only procedural guidelines for the Gary Sansing Public Forum and speaker time limits. These rules determine how residents can sign up and address the board during meetings.

• - Agenda is procedural boilerplate covering public forum sign-ups and conduct rules; no substantive decisions are listed.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on May 2, 2024. Eleven individuals spoke during the forum. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. and adjourned at 4:55 p.m. No votes, approvals, or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Call to Order at 4:30 p.m.
• Eleven speakers heard during public forum
• Adjournment at 4:55 p.m.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Board is considering amending the Residential Rehab Grant Program to increase maximum funding from $6,000 to $10,000 and expand eligible improvements. A new proposal for a Commercial Exterior Mural Grant Program of up to $5,000 is also under review. Additionally, the Board will consider canceling a residential rehab lien.

• Proposal to increase Residential Rehab Grant maximum from $6,000 to $10,000
• New Commercial Exterior Mural Grant Program proposal (up to $5,000)
• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien for 302 Southeast Kalash Road ($5,492)
• Approval of April 04, 2024, CRA meeting minutes

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review several applications for plumbing and building contractor examinations. The board will also receive a status report regarding REO Construction and Repairs LLC and consider a reconsideration of a final order hearing.

• Contractor examination applications for various plumbing and building licenses
• Status report update on Final Order for JONATHAN C HARRINGTON dba REO Construction and Repairs LLC
• Reconsideration of Final Order Hearing for DAVID C POOLE- dba DC Poole Custom Homes of Florida, LLC

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several residential and commercial projects. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for new development proposals. Initial application reviews are designated for staff internal review only.

• Fallschase at Pathstone Phase 4, 8787 Pathstone Blvd (47 lots)
• Helms Ranch Subdivision, Helms Road (385 lots)
• Gavin's Landing, 700 Giese Lane (47 lots)
• Pre-application meeting for Hope Drive Multifamily at 1249 W Hope Dr
• Pre-application meeting for University Self-Storage at University Parkway and Governors Dr

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several local projects, including a lift station replacement at Beulah Elementary School. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings for new apartments and business incubators. Certain initial application reviews are designated for staff internal review only.

• Final application: Beulah Elementary School Lift Station Replacement, 6201 Helms Road
• Final application: Fallschase at Pathstone Phase 4, 8787 Pathstone Blvd (47 lots)
• Pre-application meeting: Jacob Heights Apartments, 7817 Lilac Drive
• Pre-application meeting: Brownsville Business Incubator, 3300 Mobile Highway
• Pre-application meeting: Davis Hwy Food Truck Court, 5513 N Davis Hwy

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee will review staff presentations regarding the Design Standard Manual. These presentations cover rainfall data, stormwater management design frequency, freeboard, and pond maintenance berms.

• Review of NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall data source
• Stormwater management design frequency for open and closed basins
• Presentation on freeboard requirements
• Presentation on pond maintenance berms
• Approval of February 28, 2024 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda consists of procedural information regarding speaker conduct and sign-up procedures for The Gary Sansing Public Forum. No substantive items or decisions are listed for this session.

The Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on April 22, 2024, hearing comments from 10 named individuals. Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad, President and CEO of the National Aviation Museum Foundation, presented information on upcoming youth programs and education projects hosted by the National Flight Academy and STARBASE. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the forum was informational and adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on two federal grant applications totaling $56.4 million for mass transit capital projects. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment and a residential subdivision plat review.

• $35.1 million FTA 533(b) grant application for electric buses and charging equipment
• $21.3 million FTA 533(c) grant application for low or no-emission electric buses
• Amendment to County Ordinance 2021-20 regarding the Local Provider Participation Fund
• Final plat approval for Pless Landing, a 60-lot residential townhome subdivision
• Proclamation recognizing firefighters for the Somerville Court wildfire response

The Board approved grant applications for electric buses and transit facilities totaling $56.4 million. It also approved several residential subdivision plats and various infrastructure contracts.

• Approved $35.1M FTA grant application for buses and facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $21.3M FTA grant application for low/no emission electric buses (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Saddle Ridge Phase 2, McKinnon Townhomes, and Reserve at Brookhaven (3-0)
• Tabled Pless Landing final plat for second review on May 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $1.25M contract to Panhandle Grading and Paving for CR 164 widening (3-0)
• Approved $956,927 for Escambia County Jail commercial property insurance (3-0)
• Approved $150,000 for 2024 Gulf Coast Jazz Festival (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 payment for Katherine Kenney's attorney fees (3-1)

Disability Awareness Committee

The committee will review a rough draft of its Annual Report and approve minutes from February 27, 2024. Guest speakers include Rodriques Kimbrough and Angela Walden. Members will also discuss upcoming events and potential presenters.

• Review of Annual Report rough draft
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on upcoming events and presenters

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will review final applications for four commercial sites and one residential subdivision, which determines whether they meet county development standards. Staff will also conduct pre-application meetings for several retail, transit, and mixed-use proposals to outline requirements before formal submission. Initial project reviews are handled internally by staff without a public hearing. No binding approvals or denials were scheduled in this agenda.

• Final review of The Christina Plaza at 1924 N. Pace Blvd and West Fraser-McDavid Sawmill at 401 Champion Rd
• Review of Del Taco at 404 Brent Lane and Hunter Creek Townhomes, a 47-lot subdivision at 700 Blk Giese Lane
• Pre-application meetings for Pedido Key Bike Rental (14550 Perdido Key Dr) and Starbucks-Mobile Hwy (6025 Mobile Hwy)
• Staff-only initial review of Sonnyboy Lane Homes (7300 Blk Sonnyboy Lane) and Atwood Place (2600 Blk Olive Rd)
• Three listed projects are located within the Community Redevelopment Area

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review several requests regarding property uses, setbacks, and structures. These include applications for liquor sales, retail space expansions, and restaurant permissions in specific zones. The board will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2024, meeting.

• Liquor sales request at 1800 Patricia Ave (Case CU-2024-04)
• Front setback variance for 335 Deerfoot Ln (Case V-2024-01)
• Retail store expansion over 6,000 sq ft at 6500 N Hwy 29 (Case CU-2024-07)
• Accessory structure request for 11236 Seaglade Dr (Case CU-2024-08)
• Restaurant use request at 4825 Mobile Hwy (Case CU-2024-09)

The Board of Adjustment approved conditional use permits for liquor sales at 1800 Patricia Ave, a large retail store at 6500 N Hwy 29, and a restaurant at 4825 Mobile Hwy. The Board denied a front setback variance for 335 Deerfoot Ln after overturning a motion to approve it. An application for an accessory structure at 11236 Seaglade Dr was withdrawn by the applicant after the Board moved to deny it.

• Approved conditional use for liquor sales at 1800 Patricia Ave (5-1)
• Denied front setback variance at 335 Deerfoot Ln (4-2)
• Approved conditional use for retail store >6,000 sq ft at 6500 N Hwy 29 (6-0)
• Conditional use request for accessory structure at 11236 Seaglade Dr withdrawn by applicant
• Approved conditional use for restaurant at 4825 Mobile Hwy (6-0)
• Accepted March 20, 2024 resume minutes (6-0)

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will discuss several funding requests and agency updates. The agenda also includes the approval of February 20, 2024, meeting minutes.

• $10MM funding request for Pensacola Bay Center
• $150,000 request for 2024 Gulf Coast Jazz Festival
• $25,000 TDT request for Good Hope Cemetery
• $3,482.08 for Perdido Key welcome sign beautification

Inspection Fund

The Building Inspections Fund Advisory Board will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes an analysis of the current FY 23-24 budget.

• Proposed Budget for FY 24-25
• FY 23-24 Budget Analysis
• Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will conduct pre-application meetings for various local projects. No final applications are scheduled for decision at this meeting. Some initial applications are undergoing internal staff review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Pensacola Beach Dressing Rooms, Casino Beach Parkway
• Perdido Key Med Use Building, 13137 Sorrento Rd
• 25 lots on the 1600 block of Saxon St
• Carver Park Community Center, 208 Webb Street

Opioid Abatement Board

The board will review and recommend changes to the Escambia County Opioid Abatement Notice of Funding 2024_Draft. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Narcan Vending Machines.

• Approval of February 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of the Escambia County Opioid Abatement Notice of Funding 2024_Draft
• Discussion regarding Narcan Vending Machines

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Board will review meeting minutes from March 7, 2024, and annual financial reports for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes a recommendation to cancel a residential rehab grant lien.

• Cancellation of $5,433 Residential Rehab Grant Program lien for 413 South First Street
• Acceptance of March 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Filing of FY 2022-2023 annual financial reports and auditor's report

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda consists of procedural rules for the Gary Sansing Public Forum. No specific legislative or administrative items are listed for this meeting.

The Board conducted the Gary Sansing Public Forum to hear comments from 13 individuals. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several public hearings, including street lighting ordinances and road vacations. They are also considering large federal grant applications for mass transit improvements. Additionally, the Board will review changes to local design standards regarding parking and pedestrian access.

• $35,162,458 FTA grant application for bus facilities and electric buses
• $21,272,960 FTA grant application for low or no emission vehicles
• Ordinance amending Design Standards Manual parking and pedestrian access requirements
• $5,000 recruitment incentive for full-time Paramedics
• Street lighting ordinance for Emerald Heights Subdivision

The Board approved a subrecipient agreement for $26,396,768 in CDBG-DR funding for various regional stormwater and drainage improvements. Other key actions included modifying parking demand design standards and authorizing a $1.07M dirt road paving project. The Board also established a street lighting MSBU for Emerald Heights Subdivision.

• Approved $26,396,768 CDBG-DR agreement for regional stormwater and drainage projects
• Approved Ordinance 2024-16 amending Design Standards Manual parking and pedestrian requirements (3-1)
• Approved $1,076,908.75 contract to Site and Utility, LLC for Four Star Farm dirt road paving
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-15 creating Emerald Heights Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU
• Approved $1,465,731.40 NFWF grant for Dune Matrix Enhancement Project
• Approved $2,987,684.05 three-year custodial services contract for Eagle Cleaning Service, Inc.
• Approved vacation of Cantonment Park Subdivision Plat and portion of San Carlos Road
• Authorized $5,000 recruitment incentive for full-time Paramedic positions

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review three applications for contractor licensing examinations and conduct hearings on two probable cause complaints and three disciplinary cases involving licensed roofers and builders. These proceedings determine whether applicants qualify for state certifications and whether existing licensees face penalties or restitution for work disputes in Pensacola neighborhoods.

• Applications for General Contractor exams by Adam Ruddell and Ashley Renee Preston, and Roofing Unlimited exam by Lynn Farley
• Probable cause hearing for James R. Gonzalez (License CRC1328740) regarding a job at 16306 N Shore Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507
• Probable cause hearing for Jonathan W. Pruitt (License CCC1332222) involving a complaint from Karl Barber at 4018 Baybrook Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514
• Disciplinary hearings for James B. Freeman (License RC0058058) regarding two complaints from Nick and Chloe Sexton at 101 S F St., Pensacola, FL 32502
• Disciplinary hearing for My D. Tran (License RG291103748) involving a complaint from Thao Brewer at 945 E Ten Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several residential and commercial projects and conducting pre-application meetings. Items include residential lot additions and new commercial sites like Chipotle and Take 5 Oil Change. Initial application reviews are for staff internal use only.

• Final application for Pless Landing, 119 Sunset Avenue (60 lots)
• Final application for Reserve at Brookhaven, 2600 S Hwy 97 Blk (146 lots)
• Final application for McKinnon Townhomes, 480 McKinnon Lane (30 lots)
• Final application for Saddle Ridge Phase 2, 7590 Mobile Hwy (143 lots)
• Final application for Take 5 Oil Change Pensacola, 5300 N. Davis Hwy

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding Case No. Z-2024-05 for a property on Sharon Lane. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. The board will also review minutes from the February 6, 2024, meeting and the March 2024 action report.

• Rezoning Case Z-2024-05: Change 1.17 acres on Sharon Lane from MDR to HDR
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of March 2024 Monthly Action Follow-up Report

The Planning Board recommended approval for a rezoning request on Sharon Lane to increase allowable density. The board also approved the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024.

• Recommended approval to the BCC for Case No. Z-2024-05 to rezone 1.17 acres on Sharon Lane from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential (5-1)
• Approved February 6, 2024, rezoning meeting minutes (6-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (6-0)
• Accepted the meeting packet (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several developments and conducting pre-application meetings for new projects. Certain initial applications are designated for staff internal review only and will not be part of the public meeting.

• Final application: Kia Autosport Additions, 6637 Pensacola Blvd
• Final application: Quick Food Mart, 7822 N. Davis Hwy
• Pre-application meeting: JoJo Road Villas SD (81 lots)
• Final application: Cedar Grove Phase 11 (50 lots)
• Pre-application meeting: Old River RV Park, 14000 Blk River Road

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a probable cause hearing. The main item is a complaint against Dustin S Oliver, doing business as Selectricity LLC, regarding work at a Cantonment residence.

• Probable cause hearing: Dustin S Oliver dba Selectricity LLC, complaint no. 240212COM, regarding work at 3537 Conley Dr., Cantonment, FL
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting
• Public forum for citizen comments
• Board Secretary status report

Board of County Commissioners

This portion of the agenda lists only procedural steps for the March 21, 2024 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The Board will call the session to order and host the Gary Sansing Public Forum for resident comments. No substantive votes, contracts, or policy discussions appear in this document.

• No substantive items listed; agenda contains only opening procedures and public forum guidelines.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held the Gary Sansing Public Forum on March 21, 2024. Chairman Barry called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. and adjourned it at 9:12 a.m. The Board heard comments from one individual, Larry Downs, Jr., but no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Gary Sansing Public Forum called to order (no vote)
• Comments heard from Larry Downs, Jr.
• Gary Sansing Public Forum adjourned (no vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will review a school board request to place a one-half cent sales tax renewal on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. The agenda also schedules public hearings for roadway and street lighting benefit units that would levy special assessments on affected property owners. Commissioners will additionally vote on recovering defaulted firefighter training costs, approving a $300,000 equipment sale to the state, and scheduling parking ordinance changes.

• Public hearing on an ordinance creating the Mandeville Lane Driveway Improvements MSBU, which would levy special assessments for roadway upgrades on specific lots
• School board request to add a one-half cent sales tax renewal to the November 5, 2024 general election ballot
• Vote to authorize small claims recovery of $4,769.98, $2,588.52, and $1,299.32 from three defaulted fire cadet contract holders
• Approval to sell a 53-foot Emergency Command Trailer (asset 49498T) to the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management for $300,000
• Scheduling public hearings on April 4 for an Emerald Heights Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU and amendments to parking requirements in the Land Development Code

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including $6.8M in ARPA-funded drainage improvements and a $70.1M budget amendment for CDBG-DR Sally grant funds. Other key actions included creating a Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Mandeville Lane and authorizing a $750,000 initial contribution for a Regional Medical Examiner Facility.

• Approved $6.8M in ARPA projects for stormwater drainage improvements (3-0)
• Approved $70,116,883 budget amendment for CDBG-DR Sally grant funds (3-0)
• Created Mandeville Lane Driveway Improvements Municipal Service Benefit Unit (3-0)
• Authorized $750,000 initial payment for Regional Medical Examiner Facility (3-0)
• Approved $1,392,919 additional funding for Visit Pensacola, Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized $20M interfund loan for CDBG-DR Rebuild Florida Fund (3-0)
• Approved $560,860.58 contract for Renee Terrace Drainage Improvements (3-0)
• Waived penalties and interest for $1,134,025 owed by Escambia County Children's Trust (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests to change permitted uses at specific addresses. These include proposals for liquor sales, a salvage yard, and a restaurant.

• Liquor sales request at 1800 Patricia Ave (Case CU-2024-04)
• Salvage yard request at 1100 N Blue Angel Pkwy (Case CU-2024-05)
• Restaurant use request at 4735 Mobile Hwy (Case CU-2024-06)

The Board of Adjustment approved conditional use requests for a salvage yard and a restaurant. A request for liquor sales was tabled to allow for a town hall meeting.

• Approved conditional use for a salvage yard at 1100 N Blue Angel Pkwy (5-1)
• Approved conditional use for a restaurant at 4735 Mobile Hwy (5-0)
• Tabled liquor sales request at 1800 Patricia Ave (4-2)
• Approved January 17, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee will review several final development applications and hold pre-application meetings for new projects. Staff will also conduct internal reviews of additional subdivision and multi-family proposals without public attendance. No public votes or final decisions are recorded on this agenda.

• Final review of Pless Landing (119 Sunset Avenue), a 60-lot subdivision
• Review of Innerarity Point Townhomes Private Marina (5900 Blk Innerarty Point Rd)
• Amended Development Order for Salt Meadow (16296 Perdido Key Drive)
• Pre-application meetings for Murphy Express, Hanssen Duplexes, and Lucky H Auto Sales
• Internal staff review of Kingsfield Manor Phase 1, Eagle Pointe Subdivision, and Cambria Suites

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for commercial and school projects. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings for several new developments. Certain initial applications are listed for staff internal review only and will not be discussed during the public meeting.

• Final application: Take 5 Oil Change at 10295 Sorrento Road
• Final application: West Nine Mile Road Storage at 6030 W. Nine Mile Rd
• Final application: School Improvements Phase 1 at 1700 Woodchuck Avenue
• Pre-application meeting: Starbucks at 7001 N Davis Hwy
• Pre-application meeting: Oakfield Apartments at 6000 Blk St Elmo St

Marine Advisory Committee

The Marine Advisory Committee will continue discussions regarding the FWC Long Term Vessel Study and its impact on local waterways. The committee will also receive a briefing on a recent FWC boating safety instructor workshop.

• Approval of February 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on FWC Long Term Vessel Study impacts to Escambia County waterways
• Briefing on the FWC Boating Safety Instructor Workshop held in Destin

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Redevelopment Agency is reviewing residential grant programs. The board will consider canceling liens for completed rehab projects and approving new funding agreements for residential roofs.

• Cancellation of three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens
• $9,300 roof funding agreement for 6213 Sarah Drive
• $7,700 roof funding agreement for 217 West Winthrop Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda contains only procedural items for the Gary Sansing Public Forum. The session is intended for matters not included on the upcoming regular Board of County Commissioners' agenda.

The Board conducted a public forum to hear comments from 11 individuals. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the Makaira West subdivision plan and amendments to the Land Development Code. The agenda also includes approvals for a new 36-lot subdivision in Beulah and residential roof grant agreements.

• Public hearing for Makaira West subdivision development plan
• Ordinance amendment regarding Land Development Code setbacks
• Final plat approval for Ledgestone, a 36-lot residential subdivision
• $19,475 grant for removing a derelict vessel in Bayou Chico
• Residential roof program funding agreements totaling $17,000

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,412,456 purchase of six 2024 Ford F-550 Horton Type I ambulances for Emergency Medical Services and approved the Makaira West residential subdivision Planned Unit Development. The Board also adopted Ordinance 2024-13 amending Land Development Code provisions on setbacks, amenities, and zero lot line subdivisions. A $3,820,000 FDEP Resilient Florida grant for the Greater Wedgewood Area Stormwater Park project was dropped from the consent agenda, and the Board took no action on the OLF-8 property, directing staff to continue negotiations with Beulah TownCenter, LLC.

• Approved Makaira West residential subdivision PUD (3-0, Commissioner Barry abstained and filed Form 8B)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-13 amending LDC setbacks, amenities, and zero lot line provisions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Ledgestone 36-lot subdivision, street name Ledgestone Court, and two-year warranty agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,412,456 purchase of six 2024 Ford F-550 Horton Type I ambulances from ETR, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $412,498 purchase of four ADA vehicles from Nations Bus Corporation using Section 5310 funding (unanimous)
• Dropped Greater Wedgewood Area Stormwater Park FDEP grant item from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $1,700,000 FDEP grant agreement #24SRP68 for Bridle Trail Estates Project (unanimous)
• No action taken on OLF-8 property; directed staff to continue negotiations with Beulah TownCenter, LLC

Contractor Competency

The board will review a residential contractor application and conduct disciplinary hearings. These proceedings involve complaints against Elevate Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. and Freeman Roofing.

• Residential contractor examination application for Christopher Bollens
• Disciplinary hearing regarding Jonathan M. Rushing (dba Elevate Roofing & Exteriors, Inc.)
• Restitution only disciplinary hearing regarding James B. Freeman (dba Freeman Roofing)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for various commercial and residential projects. The agenda also includes pre-application meetings for new developments. Some initial applications are for staff internal review only and do not include a public meeting.

• Final application for DKJ Office & Warehouse at 977 South Highway 95A
• Final application for Ferry Pass Community Center at 8800 N. 9th Avenue
• Final application for Wildwood Estates, involving 1,067 lots west of S Hwy 97
• Pre-application meeting for Home Depot Park Replat at 5300 Blk N Davis Hwy
• Pre-application meeting for an Adult Family Care Facility at 599 Meharg Rd

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a recommendation regarding the NAS Pensacola Compatible Use Study for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The board will also consider approving minutes from the February 6, 2024, meeting and reviewing the February 2024 action follow-up report.

• Recommendation concerning the NAS Pensacola Compatible Use Study
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of February 2024 Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report

The Escambia County Planning Board reviewed the NAS Pensacola Compatible Use Study and recommended its approval to the Board of County Commissioners. The minutes do not record a vote tally on that recommendation. The Board also approved the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted the meeting packet, both unanimously.

• Recommended approval of the NAS Pensacola Compatible Use Study to the Board of County Commissioners (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved February 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted the Planning Board meeting packet (6-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (5-0)

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee will review minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a staff presentation on Barrier Island lighting and a public forum.

• Approval of January 24, 2024, meeting minutes
• Staff presentation on Barrier Island lighting by Samantha Pitts

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for several local projects. The meeting also includes pre-application meetings for new proposals such as a bus stop and food truck. Some initial applications are designated for staff internal review only with no public meeting scheduled.

• Final application: Walmart #3785 -249 Pickup Addition at 501 N. Navy Blvd
• Final application: Mallory Square North Marina at 16604 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre-application meeting: Greyhound/Exxon Bus Stop at 7600 Scenic Hwy
• Pre-application meeting: La Casita Food Truck at 7301 Highway 98 West
• Final application: Electric Car Dealership at 312 E. Nine Mile Road

Disability Awareness Committee

The Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee will meet to discuss and vote for a new chair. The agenda also includes a Sunshine Law review by Christi Hankins and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Vote for committee chair
• Sunshine Law Review with Christi Hankins
• Setting the 2024 meeting schedule
• Setting objectives for the next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming regular meeting's agenda. The provided text contains only procedural information and no specific business items are listed.

The Board held a public forum to hear comments from four individuals. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider rezoning a parcel on West Cross Street to high-density residential and amending the future land use map for two parcels. The agenda also includes reviewing tourist development tax collections and a grant extension for Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park.

• Rezoning 1209 West Cross Street from Public to High Density Residential (18 du/acre)
• Land use amendments for parcels on W. Cross St. and N. H St.
• Final plat approval for the 56-lot Midtown Oaks subdivision
• Grant extension for Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park Amenities Project
• January 2024 Tourist Development Tax collections of $842,419

The Board approved a series of land-use changes, contracts, and purchases on its consent agendas, most carried unanimously. It gave Beulah TownCenter, LLC two weeks exclusively to submit its best and final highest offer for the OLF-8 property, without barring other offers. The Board also approved rezoning at 1209 West Cross Street to High Density Residential and future land use changes on W. Cross St. and N H St. to Mixed-Use Urban. No substantive items were denied; one agenda item was dropped and another was rescinded and replaced.

• Approved OLF-8 exclusive two-week window for Beulah TownCenter, LLC to submit best and final highest offer (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1209 West Cross Street from Public to High Density Residential, 18 du/acre (unanimous)
• Approved future land use change on W. Cross St. parcel from Public to Mixed-Use Urban (unanimous)
• Approved future land use change on N H St. parcel from Public to Mixed-Use Urban (3-0, Commissioner May temporarily out of chambers)
• Approved $271,500 purchase order to Jacobs Engineering Group for vulnerability assessment (unanimous)
• Approved $196,515 Southwest Pond Spillway contract to Chavers Construction (3-0, Commissioner Barry abstained, filed Form 8B)
• Approved $4,545,722 commercial property insurance payment to USI Insurance Services (unanimous)
• Approved $152,445 opioid abatement reimbursement to City of Pensacola for five Tru Narc devices (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing final applications for the Ledgestone Subdivision and Thomas Snell Warehouse Addition. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for several new projects, including Caribe on the Key. Certain initial applications are undergoing staff review only and will not be discussed in this public meeting.

• Final application for Ledgestone Subdivision at Ledgestone Court (Beulah Road)
• Final application for Thomas Snell Warehouse Addition at 9214 Waring Road
• Pre-application meeting for Caribe on the Key, 14621 Perdido Key Drive
• Pre-application meeting for Blue Angel Site 1, 6955 Pine Forest Road
• Final application for Brookhaven Amenity Site at End of Devine Farms Road

Electrical Examiner

The Board of Electrical Examiners will review applications for Master Electrician and Low Voltage examinations. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from January 16, 2024.

• Master Electrician examination application for Paul H. Trinh
• Low Voltage examination application for Stephen Smith
• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Tourist Development Council

The Council will review and approve minutes from the December 12, 2023, and January 25, 2024, meetings. The agenda includes a status update on available funds and updates on policies and procedures.

• Review of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of January 25, 2024, special meeting minutes
• Status of Funds Available report
• Update on Policies and Procedures
• Updates from Visit Pensacola, Pensacola Sports, and ACE

Opioid Abatement Board

The board is reviewing the 2024 Implementation Plan for final approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Discussion items include funding requests for the CORE Team, Narcan vending machines, and corrections for two Rapiscan Mobile Trace Narcotic Units.

• Review and update of 2024 Implementation Plan
• Corrections request for two Rapiscan Mobile Trace Narcotic Units
• CORE Team funding request
• Narcan Vending Machine discussion

The Board approved the 2024 implementation plan and a funding request for additional CORE team medical staff. It also approved the purchase of two narcotic detection units, with all three items pending final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved 2024 implementation plan for BCC final approval (Unanimous)
• Approved $472,000 for 3 nurses and 1 licensed clinical social worker for CORE team for BCC final approval (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Rapiscan Mobile Trace Narcotic Units for BCC final approval (2-1)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gary Sansing Public Forum is scheduled for February 8, 2024. This meeting is intended for citizens to discuss topics that are not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting agenda.

The Board conducted the Gary Sansing Public Forum to hear comments from 11 individuals. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several ordinances to create Municipal Services Benefit Units for street lighting in various subdivisions. Additionally, the Board will consider a petition to vacate a portion of Beeler Street in Commission District 3.

• Petition to vacate a portion of Beeler Street
• Nautical Landing Subdivision street lighting MSBU ordinance
• Muldoon Pointe Subdivision street lighting MSBU ordinance
• Westpointe Place Subdivision street lighting MSBU ordinance
• Pecan Valley Subdivision street lighting MSBU ordinance

The Board adopted a $213,420,259 supplemental budget amendment to cover unanticipated needs and operations. It also approved the creation of five street lighting Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBUs) and a $1.75M bridge replacement contract.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-24024 for $213,420,259 (unanimous)
• Created street lighting MSBUs for Nautical Landing, Muldoon Pointe, Westpointe Place, Pecan Valley, and Lexlee Estates (unanimous)
• Approved $1,750,633.20 contract to C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for Woodrun Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use and Recycling Permits for asphalt/concrete facility at 175 West Burgess Road (3-1)
• Denied rezoning request Z-2024-03 for property off Highway 297A (unanimous)
• Approved $244,350 purchase of three lifeguard towers for Perdido Beach (unanimous)
• Approved $214,572 purchase of CAT D4LGP tractor for Waste Services (unanimous)
• Uphold Contractor Competency Board final order against REO Construction and Repairs, LLC (unanimous)

Contractor Competency

The Board will review status reports regarding contractor complaints and conduct hearings. The agenda includes two probable cause hearings and one disciplinary hearing for restitution.

• Status Report: Jonathan M. Rushing dba Elevate Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. (Complaint No. 230669COM)
• Status Report: Jonathan M. Rushing dba Elevate Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. (Complaint No. 2311116COM)
• Probable Cause Hearing: My D Tran dba M & H Construction Services, LLC (Complaint No. 230772COM)
• Probable Cause Hearing: Shaun C. Carpentier dba First Onsite Property Restoration (Complaint No. 230998COM)
• Disciplinary Hearing: James B. Freeman dba Freeman Roofing regarding restitution (Complaint No. 230670COM)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several final development applications. The meeting also includes a series of scheduled pre-application meetings for various local projects.

• Preserve at Russell Crossing, 2404 Kingsport Ave (29 Lots)
• Midtown Oaks Subdivision, 2975 E Johnson Ave
• Pine Barren Creek, 1000 S Century Blvd Blk (23 Lots)
• Myrtle Grove ES Replacement, 6115 Lillian Hwy
• West Fraser-McDavid Sawmill, 401 Champion Dr

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a rezoning request for property at 1209 W Cross St. and evaluate the development plan for the Makaira Ridge residential subdivision. The board's review of the subdivision includes confirming consistency with Land Development Code requirements before making a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Rezoning Case Z-2024-04: 1209 W Cross St. from Public District to High Density Residential
• Public Hearing for Makaira Ridge Subdivision Planned Unit Development (PUD)

The Planning Board voted to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners for a rezoning request at 1209 W Cross St. and the development plan for the Makaira Ridge subdivision. The board also accepted an updated narrative and an expert witness for the Makaira Ridge case.

• Recommended approval to the BCC for rezoning 1209 W Cross St. from Public District to High Density Residential (7-0)
• Recommended approval to the BCC for the Makaira Ridge subdivision Planned Unit Development (7-0)
• Accepted updated narrative as evidence for Makaira Ridge (7-0)
• Accepted Tom Hammond as an expert witness for Makaira Ridge (7-0)
• Approved January 11, 2024, rezoning meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review two ordinances to amend the 2030 Future Land Use Map. These items involve changing parcel categories from Public to Mixed-Use Urban. The Board will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Ordinance SSA-2024-01: change .15 acre parcel on Cross St from Public (P) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U)
• Ordinance SSA-2024-02: change .16 acre parcel on N H St from Public (P) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U)
• Discussion of expert witness protocol during a quasi-judicial forum

The Escambia County Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve two amendments to the 2030 Future Land Use Map. Both parcels, totaling about 0.15 and 0.16 acres in Section 17, Township 2S, Range 30W, would change from Public (P) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U). The Board also approved its January 11, 2024 minutes, accepted the meeting packet, and waived reading of the legal advertisement, all by 7-0 votes. The meeting included a county attorney discussion on expert witness protocol and a Sunshine Law presentation, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Recommended approval to BCC: FLU map amendment SSA-2024-01, parcel 17-2S-30-5009-000-064 on Cross St, from Public (P) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) (7-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC: FLU map amendment SSA-2024-02, parcel 17-2S-30-5009-000-068 on N H St, from Public (P) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) (7-0)
• Approved January 11, 2024 Planning Board regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted the Planning Board meeting packet (7-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (7-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several commercial and residential projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for various developments across five districts.

• Final application for Affordable Auto LLC at 2819 W Cervantes Street
• Final application for Jim 'N Nick Bar-B-Que at 7011 N. Davis Hwy
• Final application for Panera Bread resubmittal at 2405 W. Nine Mile Rd
• Final application for Chadson Street Duplexes at 415 Chadson Street
• Pre-application meeting for Woodside SD at 7400 Woodside Road involving 79 lots

Value Adjustment Board

The Board will review and take action on recommended decisions from Special Magistrates regarding petitions for the 2023 Tax Year. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 2024 Tax Year.

• Review of Special Magistrates' recommended decisions for 2023 Tax Year petitions
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 2024 Tax Year
• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2023, organizational meeting

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will meet to discuss and recommend policies for using Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Discussion and recommendation of TDT policies and procedures

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee will review staff presentations regarding stormwater design standard comparisons and recommendations. The committee will also hold a discussion on DSM 2.1.6 Barrier Island Lighting.

• Stormwater Design Standards comparison, analysis, and recommendations
• Discussion of DSM 2.1.6 Barrier Island Lighting

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for Cedar Village, HCA Florida West Hospital parking, and Makaira Ridge Subdivision. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for several projects including a Whataburger and East Olive Road.

• Final application: 54 lots at Cedar Village, 1610 E Lansing Drive
• Final application: HCA Florida West Hospital parking garage at 8363 N Davis Hwy
• Final application: Makaira Ridge Subdivision at 2691 W Roberts Road
• Pre-application: Whataburger #2105472 at 9700 Blk Highway 98 W
• Pre-application: 140 lots for Hadley Park SD resubmittal at 6825 Klondike Rd

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' agenda. It provides an opportunity for citizens to address topics outside of regular legislative items.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners held a Gary Sansing Public Forum on January 23, 2024, starting at 8:31 a.m. and adjourning at 8:37 a.m. The Board heard comments from two individuals, Chris Curb and Robert Kleinschmidt. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions are recorded in these minutes; the meeting was procedural and public-comment only. Commissioner Michael S. Kohler, District 2, was absent.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several items, including amendments to the RESTORE Act implementation plan involving multiple infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes requests for conservation easements, scheduling public hearings for rezoning, and accepting financial reports.

• RESTORE Act Amendment 3: Includes $2.75 million for Bob Sikes Fishing Pier rehabilitation and $3.6 million for Perdido Key Beach property acquisition
• Public Hearing Scheduling: Rezoning Case Z-2024-04 for 1209 West Cross Street to High Density Residential
• Conservation Easements: Agreements for properties at 333 Gulfview Lane and 14019, 14021, and 14023 Perdido Key Drive
• Investment Report: November 30, 2023, portfolio market value of $499,004,195
• TDT Collections: December 2023 collections totaled $1,002,285

The Board authorized several RESTORE Act projects including bridge and pier rehabilitations. They approved multiple construction contracts for the government complex parking garage and correctional facility, and scheduled several public hearings for street lighting units.

• Authorized RESTORE Act projects including $2M for O.C. Phillips Bridge and $2.75M for Bob Sikes Fishing Pier (4-0)
• Approved $403,405 contract with Gutknecht Construction Co. for parking garage rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved $226,475 contract with JNB Services, LLC for correctional facility modifications (4-0)
• Approved $18,000 settlement payment to GEICO General Insurance Company (4-0)
• Appointed Liza Campbell and John Bullock to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance (4-0)
• Authorized $189,104.30 HOME Funds agreement with the City of Pensacola (4-0)
• Approved $400,558.17 contract with Mehta and Associates, Inc. for Massachusetts Avenue improvements (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for five subdivision street lighting MSBUs (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for conditional uses, including outdoor storage and a borrow pit. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 20, 2023, meeting.

• Outdoor storage request for 104-126 Airport Blvd. and 100 BLK Airport Blvd.
• Request to allow a borrow pit within 1000 feet of residential use at 200 Molino Hills Rd.
• Outdoor sales request at 10605 Sorrento Rd.
• Request to allow miniature horses at 400 BLK Rodney St. and 421 Rodney St.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved four conditional use requests for outdoor storage, a borrow pit, outdoor sales, and the keeping of miniature horses. The board also accepted the meeting packet and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved outdoor storage at 104, 110, 112, 118, 122, 126 Airport Blvd. and 100 BLK Airport Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved borrow pit within 1000 feet of residential use at 200 Molino Hills Rd. (6-0)
• Approved outdoor sales at 10605 Sorrento Rd. (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for miniature horses only at 400 BLK Rodney St. and 421 Rodney St. (6-0)
• Approved December 20, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for self-storage and pet hotel projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for several developments, including a hotel and a church addition.

• Final application: Beulah Self-Storage Re-Design at 5991 W Nine Mile Road
• Final application: Zoomies Pet Hotel at 7253 Plantation Road
• Final application: Davis Acres Minor at 900 Blk River Annex Road (4 lots)
• Pre-application: Candlewood Suites Pensacola at 900 Blk Navy Blvd
• Pre-application: Helms Ranch on Helms Rd (385 lots)

Electrical Examiner

The meeting will review and approve minutes, consider a new contractor application, and allow public forum.

• Approval of BOEE Minutes from October 17, 2023
• Justin R. Smith's Application for Master Electrician Examination

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding three separate rezoning requests. These cases involve changes to residential and commercial density designations for properties on Holsberry Road, Patricia Avenue, and Highway 297A.

• Rezoning 4.77 acres at 9995 Holsberry Road from Medium Density to High Density Residential
• Rezoning 2.87 acres at 1800 Patricia Avenue from Low Density Residential/Mixed-Use to Commercial
• Rezoning 9.43 acres off Highway 297A from Low Density to Medium Density Residential
• Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes

The Escambia County Planning Board held three public hearings on rezoning cases. It voted 4-0 to recommend denial to the Board of County Commissioners for a 4.77-acre property at 9995 Holsberry Road seeking a change from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. The Board voted 4-0 to continue a case at 1800 Patricia Avenue to February, and voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for 9.43 acres off Highway 297A. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Recommended denial to BCC of rezoning 9995 Holsberry Road from MDR to HDR (4-0)
• Continued to February the rezoning case for 1800 Patricia Avenue from LDR/LDMU to Commercial (4-0)
• Recommended approval to BCC of rezoning 9.43 acres off Highway 297A from LDR to MDR (4-0)
• Approved the December 5, 2023 rezoning meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted the meeting packet (4-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (4-0)

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding proposed changes to the Land Development Code and the Design Standards Manual. The Board will also discuss attached dwelling units.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending LDC provisions for final plats, model homes, and zero lot line subdivisions
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Design Standards Manual regarding connectivity, parking demand, and pedestrian access
• Discussion regarding attached dwelling units

The Escambia County Planning Board met on January 11, 2024 and took up two public hearings on Land Development Code amendments. On the first, the Board voted 4-0 to bring the ordinance back to the PAC to accept the verbiage as written, with the amenities verbiage to apply only to PUDs. On the second, a motion to send the ordinance back to PAC with parking-size language changes failed for lack of a second, and the Board then voted 4-0 to recommend denial to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board also approved its December 5, 2023 minutes, accepted the meeting packet, and waived reading of the legal advertisement, each by 4-0 votes.

• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (4-0)
• Approved December 5, 2023 Planning Board regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted the Planning Board meeting packet (4-0)
• Directed LDC amendment ordinance back to PAC with amenities verbiage applying only to PUDs (4-0)
• Motion to send DSM ordinance back to PAC with parking size change (10x20 to 9x18) and 1-car garage/double-wide driveway language failed for lack of a second
• Recommended denial to the Board of County Commissioners of the Design Standards Manual ordinance (4-0)

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review contractor applications for examinations and conduct hearings regarding complaints. The meeting includes two probable cause hearings and two disciplinary hearings involving various contractors.

• Probable cause hearings for Jonathan M. Rushing (dba Elevate Roofing & Exteriors, Inc.) and Shaun C. Carpentier (dba First Onsite Property Restoration)
• Probable cause hearing for James B. Freeman (dba Freeman Roofing)
• Disciplinary hearing for James B. Freeman (dba Freeman Roofing) regarding restitution only
• Disciplinary hearing for John C. Fortner (dba Fortner's Home Improvements, Inc.)
• Examination applications for John Bell (Building Contractor) and Bradley Wood (Doors, Windows, Siding)

Development Review Committee

The committee will hold pre-application meetings for several development projects. There are no final applications scheduled for decision at this meeting.

• Pre-application meeting: Pontiac Springs Apartments, 7700 Pontiac Drive
• Pre-application meeting: Pensacola RV & Boat Storage, 722 Diamond Dairy Rd
• Pre-application meeting: Enterprise-Pensacola Blvd, 6320 Pensacola Blvd
• Pre-application meeting: Precision Door - Employee Lot, 135 Terry Drive
• Pre-application meeting: TWAS Pensacola, Fl (Blue Angel Pkwy), Blue Angel Pkwy

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a public forum intended for matters not included on the agenda for the upcoming Board of County Commissioners' meeting. The session allows citizens to address topics through a sign-up process.

The Board held a public forum to hear resident comments. Members discussed medical staffing and compensation packages at the Escambia County Jail and agreed on the need to address these concerns.

• Agreed to move forward with addressing jail medical staffing and compensation concerns

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County CRA is reviewing the cancellation of liens for completed residential rehab work and approving new funding agreements for a residential roof program. The Board will also review meeting minutes from December 7, 2023.

• Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien for 6336 Antietam Drive ($4,637)
• Approval of Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreement for 210 Brigadier Street ($8,000)
• Acceptance of December 7, 2023, CRA meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several public hearings regarding land use amendments, building regulation updates, and the vacation of local easements. The agenda also includes decisions on residential subdivision plats for Sagewood and Turtle Creek.

• Public hearing to repeal and replace Chapter 14 of the Building Regulations code
• Amendments to the Atwood Redevelopment Plan boundaries and Trust Fund Ordinance
• Rezoning Case Z-2023-26 for 400 and 450 Meharg Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Final plat approval for Sagewood, a 60-lot residential subdivision in Beulah
• Final plat approval for Turtle Creek, a 134-lot residential subdivision in Quintette

The Board approved several state grants for stormwater and drainage projects totaling over $9 million. It also approved final plats for the Sagewood and Turtle Creek residential subdivisions and updated the building code to the Eighth Edition of the Florida Building Code.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1 enforcing the Eighth Edition of the Florida Building Code (unanimous)
• Approved $3.82M FDEP grant for Greater Wedgewood Area Stormwater Park (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M FDEP grant for Muldoon-Velma-Saufley Field Drainage (unanimous)
• Approved $2.25M FDEP grant for Bayou Grande Villas Drainage (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 60-lot Sagewood subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 134-lot Turtle Creek subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $1.36M contract for North Palafox Street sidewalk safety upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 35.18 acres on Meharg Road from AG to AR (unanimous)

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will review updated county opioid statistics and public survey results. The board is scheduled to narrow down and approve goals for the 2024 Opioid Implementation Plan.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Review of updated Escambia County opioid statistics
• Approval of goals for 2024 Opioid Implementation Plan
• Review of sample Notice of Funding for Opioid Strategy
• Discussion regarding Tru Narc Kits for Pensacola Police Department

The board unanimously approved recommending that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) fund Tru Narc kits for the Pensacola Police Department. The board also approved submitting three primary funding goals for opioid abatement to the BOCC.

• Approved recommendation to BOCC for $159,089 to purchase Tru Narc kits for Pensacola Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to BOCC for 2024 funding goals: Treatment and Recovery, Community Prevention, and Criminal Justice (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will review the December 2023 meeting minutes and receive a Sunshine Law briefing from the Assistant County Attorney. Members will also receive updates on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline and area aquaculture projects.

• Sunshine Law Briefing by Assistant County Attorney Chris Shaffer
• Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Update
• Area Aquaculture Projects Update

Development Review Committee

The committee will conduct final reviews for three development projects in Escambia County. These items include residential and subdivision plans across Districts 2 and 5.

• LaRua Street Homes Minor at 6303 W LaRua Street
• Navy Boulevard Residential Development at 208 S Navy Boulevard
• Sanctuary Subdivision Phase 1 Amenity Plan at 10 Anhinga Street