Development News for Pascagoula, Mississippi

Pasco City Council Approves Dockets of Claims and Payroll

The council discussed and approved the docket of claims and the payroll docket. For the docket of claims, a motion and second were made and passed with all in favor. For the payroll docket, a motion and second were made and passed with all in favor after further discussion. No specific details of the claims or payroll were elaborated upon in this segment.

Property Owner Appeals for Storm Drain Repair to Address Parking Lot Sinkholes

Billy Walters, owner of the building at 255 Ammonet Street, addressed the council regarding a collapsed storm drain under his parking lot. He has owned the building for 40 years and has been experiencing sinkholes due to the collapsed drain, preventing him from repaving the lot. Walters stated that the city had promised repairs in December but has not yet acted, continuing to place rock in the holes which is washing out. He emphasized the need for a permanent solution to address the 'eyesore' and functional issues caused by the ongoing problem.

Special Use Permit Approved for Heavy Equipment Business at 311 Nathan Hale Avenue

The council granted a special use permit for Nicholas Drew Pageant Machinery Company LLC to operate a heavy equipment sales, rental, and storage business at 311 Nathan Hale Avenue in a community commercial zone. This use requires a special use permit. The property was previously leased to TriStar Demolition and before that was a plant nursery. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the applicant obtain a necessary variance related to proximity to a residential zone. The planning board also approved with the same condition. The applicant intends to refurbish the property and enhance its appearance. The area is traditionally heavy commercial/light industrial.

Council Clarifies UDO Allows Fencing for Community Gardens as Consent Agenda is Approved

During the consent agenda discussion, Councilwoman Young inquired about a planning board request for fencing for a community garden on Market Street. Chad, presumably city staff, confirmed it would be approved and that the individual had been contacted to get a permit. Young expressed understanding that fencing is allowed for community gardens, even on properties without structures, as specified in the UDO. The council then approved the consent agenda.