- FL
- Putnam County
- 6/11/24
- 06/11/2024
- 173 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Putnam County Council’s recent meeting addressed several community issues, with a decision to phase out curbside recycling services by 2025 standing out as a key development.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 5/28/24
- 05/28/2024
- 124 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most significant decision at the recent Putnam County Council meeting was the unanimous denial of a rezoning application by Ocean Investments USA LLC, which sought to change a parcel’s zoning from commercial general (C3) to commercial intensive (C4). The 0.68-acre property located on North Highway 17 in Palatka was the subject of considerable discussion as council members weighed the implications of the proposed use against concerns for the surrounding area.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 5/22/24
- 05/22/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Putnam County Council’s recent meeting was dominated by discussions on proposed revisions to the Land Development Code (LDC), which included the creation of an Administrative Deviation Committee (ADC), adjustments to the development services code, and debates on special use permits, accessory structures, and the definition of family in property ownership. The proposed changes to the LDC sparked a debate among participants, with public input highlighting concerns about the potential for conflicts of interest and the committee’s wide-ranging powers.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 5/15/24
- 05/15/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Putnam County Zoning Board recently approved several special use permits, including those for a private school in an agricultural zoning district, a commercial driving school to conduct CDL testing, and the creation of a 72-acre artificial pond.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 148 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development for Putnam County, the council has passed a rezoning ordinance that will pave the way for a private luxury community on Hog Island. The decision, which resulted in a 4-1 vote, follows discussions around the provision of emergency services and the impact of the development on the island life. Mr. Kennedy, the applicant for the rezoning, assured that the development would be the least intrusive option and would address the challenges of island life. Despite concerns raised by Commissioner Adams and other members regarding the costs and safety implications of providing emergency services on the island, the council agreed that these issues would be addressed in the subsequent development review process. The support for the project was also echoed by Judith York, a resident of Drayton Island, who cited the previous expiration of the planned unit development and the applicant’s rights.