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- Putnam County
- 4/16/25
- 04/16/2025
- 23 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Putnam County Zoning Board approved a variance request from applicants William and Terry Duke to reduce setback requirements for their property on Edgewater Road in Satsuma, Florida. This decision allows the Dukes to retain two existing sheds, despite objections from a neighbor citing environmental hazards.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 4/9/25
- 04/09/2025
- 23 Minutes
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Overview: The Putnam County Planning Commission unanimously approved two zoning amendment requests that could pave the way for a new vehicle storage facility in Melrose and a single-family home in Crescent City. Both cases will next be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on May 27th.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 121 Minutes
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Overview: The Putnam County Council meeting was marked by the unanimous approval of Sheri Duncan as the new Director of the Putnam County Health Department. Alongside this appointment, the meeting addressed issues, including infrastructure challenges, housing initiatives, and revisions to land and contractor codes.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 3/19/25
- 03/19/2025
- 55 Minutes
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Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board recently approved two variances for communication towers on properties affected by wetlands, despite environmental and logistical considerations. The meeting also addressed a special use permit for expanding a borrow area into an artificial pond, signaling ongoing development within the county’s agricultural zones. The decisions underscore the board’s focus on balancing development with environmental stewardship.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 198 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Putnam County Council meeting, a substantial portion of the discussion centered on zoning changes and their implications for local businesses and residents. A rezoning case involved MD Distribution LLC’s request to change the zoning from Commercial Retail (C2) to Industrial Light (IL) for a parcel in East Paka. The property already housed a business manufacturing soft metal roof parts, and the request aimed to align the zoning with existing operations. A detailed examination of buffer requirements, past building permits, and the compatibility of current operations with existing zoning took place. Concerns were raised regarding the implications of granting an industrial zoning designation, which could allow for a broader range of uses, potentially disrupting the residential community nearby. The discussion included whether a commercial C4 designation with a special use permit might better align with the area’s zoning and future land use, preventing undesirable operations.
