Breezy Point Commission Approves Golf Course Relocation, Considers Zoning Changes

Overview: The Breezy Point Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on January 13th, 2026, featured a public hearing that resulted in the approval of a conditional use permit for White Birch, Inc. to relocate golf course holes on County Road 11. The commission also granted a variance for a property condition affecting the Buckleys, discussed potential zoning changes, and deliberated on the use of shipping containers as structures, reflecting ongoing community development concerns.

Jackson Planning Board Approves New School with Dorms and Expands EV Parking Spaces

Overview: Jackson Planning Board Approves School Site Plan and Electric Vehicle Spaces The Jackson Planning Board made decisions in its recent meeting, granting site plan approvals for a new school with dormitory facilities and expanding an office/retail building to include electric vehicle parking spaces. These approvals are expected to impact local infrastructure and community resources.

Brevard County Planning Agency Faces Stalemate Over Merritt Island Development Amid Traffic and Environmental Concerns

Overview: In a recent Brevard County Local Planning Agency meeting, a proposed residential development on Merritt Island became a focal point of contention, with debates over traffic implications, environmental impacts, and neighborhood preservation.

Concerns Over Fire Road 15 Dominate Lunenburg Planning Board Meeting

Overview: The Lunenburg Planning Board meeting on January 12, 2026, centered around significant deliberations on the Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for a property on Parameter Road, with major attention focused on the adequacy of Fire Road 15. This private road, currently servicing several homes near Lake Shirley, was scrutinized for its potential safety hazards and suitability to support additional development. The board, grappling with the technicalities of local bylaws and the physical state of Fire Road 15, debated whether the road met the necessary standards for width, grade, and construction.

Cannon Falls Planning Commission Approves Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage

Overview: The Cannon Falls Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss a conditional use permit (CUP) application by Kudson Construction for outdoor storage in the I2 general industrial district. After deliberation, the commission approved the permit, allowing the company to proceed with its plans for future storage operations.