Hampton Inn Seagrove Beach on Chateau Hotel Property
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I'm not betting on how the commissioners will vote but I'm guessing that they'll have some advice from the county attorney about any legal details and the possibility of litigation.
Perhaps the real issue regarding decisions made for the 30-A area relevant to zoning and development is that the majority of homeowners are not Walton County residents. Thus, they don't have the ability to vote people into office that might respect their wishes.
I don't believe the elected officials have much influence on planning and zoning. These positions are salaried or appointed, and I've been told that the developers have a stranglehold on the process. The BCC has tried get better planning ordinances put in place, but the powers that be have their people in place in both the planning department and the planning commission. And so the system is slanted towards unbridled overdevelopment.
I do understand the traffic implications and the beach access issues. What might be great for local businesses culminates in dread for homeowners. Some of you are both.
I made a life decision to move my primary residence to Walton County, on 30-A in a non-rental community East of Camp Creek with quick access to 98. I am extremely concerned about traffic on 30-A.
I'm a retired civil engineer (highways and roadways). My greatest concern is population density and the road widening and traffic lights that result.
I made a life decision to move my primary residence to Walton County, on 30-A in a non-rental community East of Camp Creek with quick access to 98. I am extremely concerned about traffic on 30-A.
I'm a retired civil engineer (highways and roadways). My greatest concern is population density and the road widening and traffic lights that result.
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I don't disagree, but there are legislative changes that residents could propose. You are absolutely right that "the powers that be" are in control. Maybe some grass roots support for a candidate/candidate(s) that represents non-resident homeowners should be considered. Money talks. I think most of the money in Sowal real estate comes from non-resident homeowners. Forgive me if I'm wrong.
The traffic will come to a standstill soon. The "buy out" scheme currently in place with the planning department is a disgrace. In my opinion, someone has to bring this situation to the attention of state officials. I have always thought the Department of Community Affairs was in place to control unbridled development in the various counties in the state. The traffic crisis seems way beyond the property rights of a handful of greedy developers. I guess nobody can do a thing about it at the county level and nobody cares at the state level.
Honestly, there are so many owners with deep pockets that are not primary residents who wish to preserve the integrity of the beaches, dunes and other natural areas surrounding 30-A.
We can complain all we like on these threads, but until we take action (beyond a well-intentioned petition), nothing is going to happen.
We have a great deal of national treasure at stake.
We can complain all we like on these threads, but until we take action (beyond a well-intentioned petition), nothing is going to happen.
We have a great deal of national treasure at stake.
Forgive me for ranting. I pigged on Bruno's buffet today, and as I was walking out, heard a guy complaining about Prominence traffic, or some such. They've started construction North of 30-A. One house is up, another acre plowed and leveled.
Don't shoot the witness.
Don't shoot the witness.