Putnam County Zoning Board Approves Contested Cell Tower with Special Use Permit

Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board approved a special use permit for a 200-foot communication tower in an agriculture zoning district, following a review of criteria and conditions. The decision, which includes 11 specific conditions, was reached despite previous objections from the U.S. Navy requiring changes to the tower’s height and lighting specifications.

Putnam County Zoning Board Denies Special Use Permit for Cell Tower

Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board meeting resulted in the denial of a special use permit for a proposed 265-foot cell tower on agricultural land along West River Road in Palatka. The decision followed a lengthy discussion and public commentary, emphasizing concerns about the tower’s impact on property values, environmental integrity, and community character.

Putnam County Zoning Board Approves Waterfront Setback Variance for Crescent City Property

Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board granted a variance to Ronald Robertson and Selena Wood, allowing a reduction in the waterfront setback from 50 feet to 31 feet for the development of a single-family residence on Hicks Avenue in Crescent City. This decision enables the property owners to proceed with their building plans despite the property’s non-conforming status due to its proximity to a canal.

Putnam County Zoning Board Grants Setback Variance for Lake Koma Point Property

Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board has approved a variance request that allows Thomas and Lauri J. Leonard to reduce the front setback of their property on Lake Koma Point Road in Pomona Park from 25 feet to three feet. This decision follows extensive discussion about the environmental impact and community concerns related to the proposed construction of a larger single-family residence and an advanced septic system.

Putnam County Zoning Board Approves Waterfront Setback Variance for Unique Overwater Restaurant.

Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board approved a variance for North Properties LLC, allowing a waterfront setback reduction from 35 feet to 0 feet on LC Drive in East Palatka, Florida. This decision enables the development of a one-of-a-kind overwater restaurant, leveraging a submerged land lease from the Department of Environmental Protection.