Steven Torone

The Commission addressed several zoning applications, including a request for a text amendment to allow Aloha District Mixed Use in the C-1 Zoning District, which was approved. Additionally, a variance request for a swimming pool setback was approved for recommendation to the City Council, while a variance request for an accessory structure was tabled pending further discussion between the homeowners and the building department. A variance request for a fence setback adjoining the golf course was also approved for recommendation to the City Council.

The City Council meeting covered various administrative and project-related actions, including the establishment of a salary for the Police Chief and the authorization of grant applications for Tidelands funding for the Lily Pond Project and GOMESA funding for the Phase IV Bank Stabilization Project. The Council approved an annual appropriation for the Metropolitan Planning Organization of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a contract change order for the Diamondhead Paving Project. Additionally, the Council moved to advertise for bids for the Phase I Bank Stabilization project, approved an amended work assignment for the Rotten Bayou Nature Trail Phase I, and authorized the payment of the docket of claims.

The City Council meeting covered various financial and administrative matters, including approval of pay applications for the Jourdan River Boardwalk and Diamondhead Paving projects, and payments for civil and environmental services. The Council discussed work assignments for the Rotten Bayou Nature Trail and repairs for the Council Chamber air conditioning. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the organization of the City Fall Festival, text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Aloha District, and requests for zoning variances related to swimming pool and fence setbacks. Financial approvals included the processing of the Docket of Claims and review of monthly departmental financial reports.

The council discussed various infrastructure and maintenance projects, including payments for the Jourdan River Boardwalk, the Diamondhead Paving Project, and various on-call survey and civil services. A new work assignment was approved for the Rotten Bayou Nature Trail Phase I Project, alongside repairs to the Council Chamber's rooftop air conditioning unit and maintenance for airport fuel pumps. The council also deliberated on the sponsorship of the Fall Festival Event, text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Aloha District, and specific variance requests for residential property setbacks. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the approval of financial dockets and reviewed department reports.

The commission conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow Aloha District mixed-use, live-make, and townhome uses in the C-1 District. Furthermore, the commission considered and approved variance requests for residential property improvements, including the installation of a swimming pool with reduced rear setbacks and the placement of a second accessory structure with reduced side setbacks.