Harrison Holder

The Planning & Zoning Commission convened to discuss several agenda items. Key actions included the recommendation of approval, with stipulations regarding a protected tree, for a Preliminary and Final Plat application submitted by 85 Sedgefield, LLC/Doucet concerning property at the corner of Broad Street and Sears Avenue, including a variance for lot area. Furthermore, the Commission recommended approval of variances for both the front yard setback (5-foot) and rear yard setback (5-foot) for property located at 103 St. Joseph Street, submitted by Laurie Lagasse.

The meeting agenda included the Pledge of Allegiance, a Moment of Silence, and Roll Call, followed by Mayor's and Aldermen's Comments. Key discussion points under Board Business involved motions to approve various Dockets of Claims totaling over $448,000, ratifying documents signed by the Mayor concerning a pier repair project notice and a public awareness proposal, and ratifying the Mayor's signature on the 2025 MS4 Annual Report. The Board also considered approving and advertising an ordinance amending building codes to include specific language regarding cargo lifts and swimming pools, and approving the Fiscal Year Amended Budget. Authorization was sought to apply for an America 250 Mississippi Grant for a Fourth of July Celebration. Furthermore, motions addressed extending the Local Emergency Declaration due to cold weather and ratifying a prior Declaration of Emergency concerning a significant water line separation. Financial actions included ratifying transfers between bank accounts/funds related to the purchase of two side-by-side vehicles. The Planning & Zoning section involved recommending approval (with stipulations regarding a protected tree) for a Preliminary and Final Plat and a road frontage variance for 85 Sedgefield, LLC/Doucet, and approving a setback variance request for 103 St. Joseph Street submitted by Laurie Lagasse. The Consent Agenda included approvals for personnel actions (termination, resignation, and hire for the Fire Department), several engineering and civil service invoices from Chiniche Engineering & Surveying and Covington Civil and Environmental, and the refunding of utility customer deposits.

The Planning & Zoning Commission considered several applications, including a variance for an accessory structure, a variance for a large accessory structure without a primary structure, a preliminary and final plat with a lot width variance, and a variance request to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Additionally, the commission reviewed a conditional use application for a boat storage warehouse with a setback variance, a preliminary and final plat with lot width variances, a conditional use application for a storage warehouse, an accessory structure variance, and an accessory structure variance for a pool and cabana pavilion.

This document outlines Waveland's first Floodplain Management Plan, designed to identify flood-prone areas, assess risks, and develop strategies to mitigate future flood losses. Key initiatives include assessing current flood hazard conditions, identifying appropriate mitigation strategies, and improving the city's rating in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) program to reduce flood insurance premiums. The plan emphasizes proactive floodplain management, public involvement, and aims to enhance the city's sustainability by reducing flood risks. Additional related efforts include a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis, a Natural Floodplain Protection Plan, and a Substantial Damage Management Plan, with anticipated completion by June 2026.

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting addressed several key items, including amending and ratifying the approval of previous meeting minutes, and application requests for a conditional use to provide in-home childcare. Variances were discussed and voted on, including a 5-foot front yard setback, 15-foot rear yard setback, and 2-foot side yard setback. Additionally, there was discussion and a vote regarding a 6.1-foot rear yard setback variance. The commission also considered an application for a zoning change and an application for a conditional use allowing a storage warehouse, which was ultimately tabled due to the applicant's absence.