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Meeting Summary
The Gulfport Planning Commission approved four key applications: a private lodge use for the Gulfport Elks Lodge at 2009 25th Avenue/2511 21st Street, an event center at 215 Pass Rd., auto sales with rezoning at 5914 28th Street from R2 to B2, and townhouse development on Dedo Rd. A contested rezoning at 1218 37th Street from I1 Light Industry to R2 Single Family was approved with a five-unit covenant condition despite neighborhood opposition.
Key Decisions (6)
Private Lodge Use at 2009 25th Avenue/2511 21st Street
Gulfport Elks Lodge approved for private club use on four tax parcels along Highway 49 and 21st Street in T4+ and T5 zones. The Adams Trust is property owner with Elks Lodge as agent. Lodge has been chartered since 1905 and provides community support.
Event Center at 215 Pass Rd.
Terry Barnett of 2248 33rd Street approved for small event center use for weddings, community meetings, and workshops in B2 General Business zone, Ward 3.
Rezoning at 5914 28th Street from R2 to B2
Hector Rojas property rezoned from R2 Single Family to B2 General Business to allow auto sales use. Property was previously B2 before being rezoned to R2 for residential tenants that did not work out. Located in Ward 1.
Auto Sales Use at 5914 28th Street
Approval for auto sales of less than 50 vehicles at 5914 28th Street following rezoning to B2. Applicant Hector Rojas has tenant wanting to operate used auto sales business.
Townhouse Development on Dedo Rd.
Wayne Carr approved for townhouse use in B2 General Business and R15 Single Family zones, Ward 4. Development includes one single-family lot and smaller lots for townhouses (three units in two buildings, approximately 14-15 hundred square feet). Adjacent to completed Southern Breeze subdivision built by DSLD.
Rezoning at 1218 37th Street from I1 to R2
Michael Collins representing property owner Dr. Carter/Dr. Surwick approved for rezoning from I1 Light Industry to R2 Single Family for residential use. Property has existing structures previously built as townhouses/office buildings. Neighbors opposed citing traffic, trash, and neighborhood decline from nearby rental properties.
Zoning Changes (2)
5914 28th Street
Hector Rojas
1218 37th Street
Michael Collins (agent for Dr. Carter/Dr. Surwick)
Development Activity (5)
Gulfport Elks Lodge Private Club
Private lodge/club facility on four tax parcels, three on Highway 49 and one on 21st Street with lease for parking
Event Center
Small event center for weddings, community meetings, and workshops
Auto Sales Facility
Used auto sales with less than 50 vehicles, parking area in front
Southern Breeze Phase 2 Townhouses
One single-family lot plus townhouses (three units in two buildings, approximately 1,400-1,500 square feet each), adjacent to completed Southern Breeze subdivision
Residential Conversion at 1218 37th Street
Conversion of existing structures to five townhome units (reduced from potential ten units), buildings recently renovated from blighted condition
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Developer noted strong demand for entry-level/affordable housing in Gulfport, citing nearby 60-unit duplex subdivision under construction northeast of 37th Street.
Housing Demand
Southern Breeze subdivision Phase 1 built out quickly by DSLD, prompting Phase 2 townhouse development on adjacent parcels.
Commercial Demand
CB base commercial entrance expansion on 28th Street has increased traffic and commercial activity, supporting rezoning from residential to business use.
Sentiment
Neighborhood opposition to residential development at 1218 37th Street cited concerns about rental property management, traffic, and property maintenance from existing nearby units.