On July 12, 2018, the Local Planning Agency UNANIMOUSLY denied the request from Bayou Development Inc. to build a 3-story 40-foot high 121,920 S.F. Self Storage on 5-acres of land between the Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp and Missouri Avenue. Over 2,674 people signed petitions (online and hardcopy), wrote emails and/or attended meetings to express their opposition to this change in zoning from Residential, which allows up to 25 homes on the parcel, to Light Manufacturing and Industrial, to allow for the building of a large Storage Facility.HOWEVER, the final decision will be made by the Board of County Commissioners on August 21st, 2018 (at the Assembly Room, 315 Court Street, 5th floor, Clearwater). At this meeting, the community will ask the County to purchase the land for a passive park.The community is encouraged to attend this final meeting and to continue to send email letters and comments to ZONING@PINELLASCOUNTY.ORG or fax letters to 727-453-3256 by August 7, 2018. You must Reference: Case No Z/LU-12-06-18 Contact the Planning office at 727-464-3583, if you have any questions. #nostoragebuilding