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The variance permits the applicant, Brandon Aluminum Incorporated, to reconstruct carports over the existing paved parking footprint at 310 East Beach Drive rather than in rear or side yards as the Land Development Code typically requires.

Board members said the request was a site-specific decision and noted the applicant still must comply with building-code requirements during permitting. \"Our land development code says that accessory structures like carports have to be in the side rear yard. In this case, putting it in the side rear yard would make it a waterfront carport,\" a planning staff member told the board, adding that the applicant will have to meet building-code wind-load requirements.

A neighbor, Carl Adams of 406 East Beach Drive, urged caution at the public hearing, recounting wind damage from Hurricane Michael and saying the carports \"are just trash\" when driven by hurricane winds. Adams told the board the earlier structures caused dents and scratches to vehicles and questioned how the new carports would be secured to recently replaced asphalt.

James Brannan, the contractor on the project, said the reconstructed carports will be built to the county's 140-mile-per-hour wind requirement and will use larger footings than the prior structures. \"We're putting twice as much concrete, per footer. It's basically a 40 inches by 40 inches block of concrete,\" Brannan said, and offered to provide engineering plans to concerned neighbors.

Board members asked whether the proposed carports would occupy the same location as the originals; the applicant confirmed they would be rebuilt on the existing footprint. The board approved the variance by roll call: Carroll, Stamps, Barker, Rich and Chairman Neubauer all voted yes.

The approval addresses only the location of the carports under the Land Development Code; building permits and engineering review during the development-permit stage will determine whether the installed footings and anchoring meet applicable building-code standards.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Panama City Planning Boad Meeting 04142025","oneSentenceSummary","The Panama City Planning Board voted 5-0 on Feb. 19 to approve a variance allowing aluminum carports to be rebuilt in the front yard of Cove Harbor Phase 1 condominiums after Hurricane Michael damaged the original structures.","taxTitle","Panama City, Bay County, Florida","taxId",4834,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254414,"Planning board denies rezoning request for Parker Drive parcel amid neighborhood and utility concerns",656,699000,1355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3173945-d7d553fa99cfcf5a9ea62ae05b1e0d73&start=699&end=1355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3173945-d7d553fa99cfcf5a9ea62ae05b1e0d73/thumbnail_699000.jpg","/articles/6254414/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Planning-board-denies-rezoning-request-for-Parker-Drive-parcel-amid-neighborhood-and-utility-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254414-7c71662bd74d25ffce23aa0e0e990354/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147572&Signature=C~d9DiKZAtW2a72ti-SeS40fXc1rDGaJyh-tIRixhy79NNWKv07A7l75byNYZ3qGNb1ucbQk4hjFybskJzBAjoT3TkBO1j4Hd7Mh7pbSkJFNA2Bf5vEokOg7fCJVK5-yyg6lYhLCToYw324Hno1zPAKWLH3023E6aeWjgwmgb2kfcNTLbRb2SJ~1PFUskm9jEKsnAqr0HY4~njmAvdwqDxqjCNOsbqeouf~E9WDSC4-vuNqFU4MpIeoFcPQ0tdZmSSlJxcoqPIVmypicy30Ftq9nHO0ECJZFEoxT04CUdL6do6UJdoenQy8CHLBTi0YtJWKSxlN7Jn3PQWgw-AKNOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Planning Board voted to recommend denial of a small-scale land-use amendment and rezoning request for a 0.555-acre parcel on Parker Drive owned by Benjamin Gerechnis. The board\u000092s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for final consideration on May 13.

Staff presented the request to rezone the property to General Commercial 2 (GC2) and recommended denial based on the parcel\u000092s context within a predominantly residential area and potential utility constraints. A planning staff member said the site \"could have\" fire-flow issues for commercial development and that overcoming those concerns would likely require upgrades to the water-utility system in that area.

The applicant, who identified himself as Benjamin Gerechnis, said he purchased the property recently and said his concept was to use the site for outdoor storage such as boat or RV storage if rezoned. \"I plan on putting ... boat trailer, you know, RV storage, outdoor storage,\" he said. Gerechnis acknowledged he had not yet consulted neighbors and said he had not completed engineering plans.

Board members questioned whether GC2 was appropriate, noting that GC2 is the most intense commercial district and could allow higher-impact uses if the zoning were changed. One board member described the requested change as a \"big leap\" from residential and expressed concern about creating a permanent commercial zoning designation near homes.

Board members voted by roll call to deny the rezoning recommendation; Carroll, Stamps, Barker, Rich and Chairman Neubauer recorded votes in favor of denial. Members advised the applicant that a stronger application would include engineered plans, neighborhood outreach and responses to the utilities/fire-flow concerns before the item reaches the City Commission.

The board\u000092s action is advisory to the City Commission; the applicant may revise the proposal, perform the recommended engineering and outreach, and bring a refined application to a future hearing.","The Panama City Planning Board voted to recommend denial of a rezoning request for a 0.555-acre parcel on Parker Drive owned by Benjamin Gerechnis, citing surrounding residential context and potential utility/fire-flow constraints.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254419,"Planning board verifies compatibility for proposed four‑story hotel near Highway 77",129,555000,684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3173945-d7d553fa99cfcf5a9ea62ae05b1e0d73&start=555&end=684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3173945-d7d553fa99cfcf5a9ea62ae05b1e0d73/thumbnail_555000.jpg","/articles/6254419/Panama-City/Bay-County/Florida/Planning-board-verifies-compatibility-for-proposed-fourstory-hotel-near-Highway-77","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254419-129ccba7cab2fad5a99d1a1e5d0db747/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147572&Signature=A-CtR7PfPz1ve5Cl6fdVXgyNlKFbWOIcahcZxXiEokGtzoZhjGHDpEEpyVvLhBNzMOS~afcPaaI-HmGq2I7Hh8ql7wYqo3ky6oLUzZJ9P46xwnzEjwm1tFWgEi8qe0JmvmPQTG0cIEwhLEGLn0gKCDcnIpq9QLoBCvy5-gTEwwiyt3-dcTptEJS0HbF~SFpTNuqDbzd5XaM7tavvTtXLcttyUaLTRscMsVAyX8AG3zG3-T0qtwZAKSDhUN0BXMBx1TWTT9u~DLoGO7CCUzpu-IS8Z2rLzyPdLhpn-xLpblCwRJ1OGLytmVyTaEwx~i0m4pxXecmsmNjhG2KqYSvXOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Panama City Planning Board on Feb. 19 completed a compatibility review and voted 5-0 to find a proposed hotel at 2627 Highway 77 compatible with surrounding uses, advancing the project to the commercial development-order stage.

Jim Salonino, representing the applicant, told the board the plans as filed are for a four‑story hotel with the potential to go to five stories later. \"All buildings greater than 3 stories in the city require compatibility evaluation by the board,\" Salonino said.

Planning staff noted the compatibility finding does not replace required permits: the project must secure a commercial development order and comply with any conditions identified during that review. A staff member said additional conditions in the recommendation will be addressed during the development-order process.

The applicant identified the site as being across from the Kohl's at Highway 77; the owner is Arm Partners LLC and the applicant listed Panhandle Engineering. Board members voted by roll call: Carroll, Stamps, Barker, Rich and Chairman Neubauer all voted yes.

The compatibility finding confirms the project may proceed to the next regulatory step; building permits, design review and any mitigation required in the commercial development order will be handled in subsequent reviews.","The Panama City Planning Board on Feb. 19 found a proposed four‑story hotel at 2627 Highway 77 compatible with adjacent uses, clearing a step in the major development review; the applicant may later seek up to five stories and must obtain a commercial development order and meet conditions set by staff.","actionData","errors"]

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