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.