Escambia County public meetings in 2024

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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 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)

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

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

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 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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)

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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