Planning and Zoning Meeting Results and Plans for the Future

Tonight, the Walton County Planning and Zoning Board was asked to decide on the Conditional Use Permit submitted by Otis Nixon.  The Board voted 6 to 1 DENY THE REQUEST because it was NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THIS AREA!  Darrell Burrow presented the main arguments on behalf of the community.  There were also additional citizens who spoke out in opposition to the prososed facility.  We would like to thank everyone who came out to make the board aware that we are a united community and we are very concerned about the lives and safety of our friends, neighbors, and families. 

Now, even though the Planning and Zoning Board has voted to deny the request, we must still be ready to present our arguments again before the County Commissioners  on January 4, 2011.  Mr. Nixon also has the right to appeal the Board's decision.  According to the county web-site, any appeal would be heard after the Board of Commissioners meeting, so everyone needs to be aware that THIS IS NOT OVER.  Please don't assume that because the Planning and Zoning Board has voted to deny the application that we can forget about the matter.  This would be exactly what Mr. Nixon would like to happen.  We will need all of you who turned out tonight (and every other concerned citizen in the area) to attend all of the future meetings to continue to show that WE OPPOSE THIS FACILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY.  We welcome any questions or comments at opposerehabhouse@gmail.com. 

Planning and Zoning Meeting Thursday, November 2, 2010

Tomorrow is the Planning and Zoning meeting at the Walton County Government Center located at 303 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655.  The meeting is at 6:00PM.  We are asking that all concerned citizens attend this meeting to show our united opposition to this proposed Conditional Use permit.  Bring your children!  We need to make sure that the board sees the impact that this facility will have on our community and especially our children.  It is imperative that we stand united as a community and let the Planning and Zoning board know that this facility IS NOT appropriate for our community, or anywhere in Walton County.

Darrell Burrow has graciously agreed to act as spokesperson to present our arguments before the board.  By using a single spokesperson, we will have 30 minutes to state our opposition. 

Again, we ask that all concerned citizens and families attend this meeting.  Simply by being present, you and your family will show that you are part of a united community that stands in opposition to this facility.