gas station at hwy 98 / West Hewitt

[NotDeadYet]

Beach Breeze had an article that said they did not have the proper permits....

There was a post elsewhere on the internet explaining how this can happen:

"The legislature made a law last year that prohibits counties from requiring developers to obtain federal or state permits as a condition of approval for projects."

 

[BeachArkie]

The legislature made it illegal to require approval from the proper higher authorities?

Wow.

 

[seabythegrove]

So they don't have deep enough pockets to "fix" the permit issue? Really? They are going to tear it down and restore the wetlands? Really?

 

[Abby Prentiss]

I'm not up on the latest procedures or this particular case but in the past if you destroyed wetlands without a permit you had to restore them to certain guidelines from DEP.

There may be a provision to purchase other wetlands for mitigation.

 

[Matt J]

I don't believe mitigation is an option anymore.

 

[jodiFL]

I think they will probably be required to "mitigate" ....good luck to them finding a suitable place to mitigate. Pretty sure those are all taken ...

 

[Kurt]

As reported on WZEP AM 1460:

Yes, they got the go ahead and yes you will be able to pump gas soon. The Murphy’s gas station on Highway 98 is almost completely built, but a problem with permitting stopped work. This has left the seemingly completed station empty of gas and customers. Now, all permits have been received.


Walton County Engineering Inspector Jim Harmon sent a letter Monday stating the final inspection has been completed and all required certifications have been submitted. The letter to engineer Scott Stannard says the letter serves as final acceptance of the project by the engineering department.


Walton Information Manager Louis Sevhla says there was an issue with a permit the developer was supposed to have from the Army Corps of Engineers. He says they have since obtained the permit and everything has been approved. He says, based on the approval, the Building Department can now issue the certificate of completion.

 

[sunspotbaby]

I have seen some action over there the past few days. It looks as though they will be opening soon.

 

[steel1man]

I have seen some action over there the past few days. It looks as though they will be opening soon.

yea cheaper gas Soon