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Council approves key variance amid heated discussions

September 09, 2024 | Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi


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Council approves key variance amid heated discussions
In a recent government meeting, a variance request was approved after a brief debate among members. Initially, a motion to deny the request was made by member Miss Mart but failed to gain a second. Subsequently, Victor Flightus proposed a motion to approve the variance, which was seconded by Lindsay Leek. The motion passed with one dissenting vote.

Following the approval, Mr. Newman informed the applicant that they would receive a formal notification the next day and emphasized the need for the resubmission of 74-foot plans for review. He encouraged prompt action to facilitate the process.

The meeting also addressed scheduling changes for future sessions. The administration proposed moving the next meeting from October 7 to September 30 to accommodate several important applications, including a rezoning request for 113 acres currently zoned for agriculture to regional commercial, along with a major site plan and a flexible variance for sign height. Additionally, a request for a flexible variance to allow a duplex in a previously single-family residential unit was discussed.

Despite some members indicating they would be unavailable for the September 30 meeting, a motion to change the meeting date was unanimously approved. The group also discussed the status of a tabled code change regarding garage signs, with plans to revisit the issue in the future.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, reflecting a productive session focused on community development and planning.

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