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Nature Walk Beach Club & Retail Developement NOT yet approved! THere is still time!!

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I aslo learned the Developer was quite flustered after that meeting. Saying how people who don't live close showed to express concern. I guess if you more than 500ft away you should just shut the PieHole! Incredible!!! Also of interest is that the Architectual Firm is owned a Fl State Senator. Sorry I wish I had a name.
Smiling Joe, I'm really against the Club itself. No restriction of membership so as many as 546 might be "given" to homeowners. Are they allowed guest with them too? Which would add to the numbers.
Sure seemed, to me, that the County"s people didn't feel and increase in traffic is all that bad. Guess 100K "donation" for roads sure goes along way for your cause!
I have a Petition for people to sign.IM me if anyone interested in trying to preserve Seagrove. It will be sent to the meeting on the 24th of Jan. Unfortunately I'll be out of town from the Jan.10th till Feb. so I won't be able to attend. But be sure all signatures will be sent to the Commissioners.

Lets fight the good fight.

I did find a deed from 1950 from Mr and Mrs C.H. McGee, Sr for the Seagrove 3rd Addition in which it states, "none of said lots shall be sold, leased, or rented to, or occupied by any person or persons other than the Caucasian race, but domestic servants of other races actually employed by those residing on said property may reside thereon while thus employed." :eek: Obviously, today's Federal Laws over-ride that.

Nothing else in that deed shows any restrictions for those lots 14 thru 17 in Blk 7. In fact, that property and all the lots in Blk 12, are the only exceptions to the restrictions.

As I understand it, all owners and guests (including rentors) would have use of the Beach Club, so you would be looking at 546 family units or rentor units at any given time. Remember, 8-10 rentors may be staying in one house at a time.

$100,000 is much to liberal. They didn't donate that much. Somewhere around $27,000 was required, and they donated around $55K to the capital fund, bringing that total up to around $80K. I think that might pay for a short turning lane, but not much more, and certainly not enough to balance out the negative impact on traffic.
 
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Word on the street is that during the meeting yesterday, which you attended, Beechsteelers, the developer's representative told County Engineer, Greg Grahamn, that he could get him lot #5. :shock: I am sure it was harmless humor ;-), but wouldn't you love to have that on tape?
 
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here is your senator....

He owns the design firm doing the Beach Club.....

Charles W. Clary III, FAIA, is a founding Principal for DAG Architects Inc.,
and has over twenty-five years experience in architectural design and
project management. Charlie graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor
of Architecture in 1977 and a Bachelor of Environmental Design in 1976. He
has been registered in the State of Florida since 1983. Charlie was born and
raised in Okaloosa County and now lives in Destin with his wife. He is
intimately familiar with Walton County and Northwest Florida. He was elected
to the Florida Senate in 1996 and was reelected in 2000 and 2002.
The American Institute of Architects has recognized Charlie's contribution
to architecture and public service first as a City Council member for the
City of Destin and then as a State Senator by his elevation to Fellowship of
the Institute in 2000. As one of 102 Fellows in the State of Florida, he has
been admitted to the leadership of the profession in this state. He also
received a Component Excellence Award from the Institute in 1999.
The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects presented
him with their President?s Award in 1997 and honored him again in 2001 with
the "Charles W. Clary Service Award" for his advancement of the cause of
good design and planning and his contribution to the dignity and value of
the architectural profession as Florida?s first architect to serve as a
State Senator.
Representative Projects include the following:
Seaside Modica Market and Conference Center - Charlie served as a
participating member of DAG?s project team which collaborated with Deborah
Berke, Architect, of New York to produce this popular landmark of the
Seaside community.
School District of Okaloosa County ? Charlie served as Principal in Charge
of over seventy educational facilities for the Okaloosa School System. It
was his service to this school district which established the firm?s
reputation in schoolwork and allowed it to expand into neighboring counties.
Escambia, Bay, and Leon County School Districts ? while Charlie's public
service now limits his involvement in education projects, he has assumed the
role of team critic, thereby utilizing his considerable experience in school
projects and challenging the younger members of the firm to continue to seek
excellence in their work.
Community Colleges ? Charlie continues to provide leadership in
architectural and engineering work with Okaloosa-Walton, Gulf Coast and
Tallahassee community colleges. As the senior architect for educational
work, his experience and counsel continue to allow DAG Architects to improve
their ability to provide services in this important area of architecture.

Charles W. Clary III, FAIA, is a founding Principal for DAG Architects Inc., and has over twenty-five years experience in architectural design and project management. Charlie graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1977 and a Bachelor of Environmental Design in 1976. He has been registered in the State of Florida since 1983. Charlie was born and raised in Okaloosa County and now lives in Destin with his wife. He is intimately familiar with Walton County and Northwest Florida. He was elected to the Florida Senate in 1996 and was reelected in 2000 and 2002.
The American Institute of Architects has recognized Charlie's contribution to architecture and public service first as a City Council member for the City of Destin and then as a State Senator by his elevation to Fellowship of the Institute in 2000. As one of 102 Fellows in the State of Florida, he has been admitted to the leadership of the profession in this state. He also received a Component Excellence Award from the Institute in 1999.
The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects presented him with their President?s Award in 1997 and honored him again in 2001 with the ?Charles W. Clary Service Award? for his advancement of the cause of good design and planning and his contribution to the dignity and value of the architectural profession as Florida?s first architect to serve as a State Senator.
Representative Projects include the following:
Seaside Modica Market and Conference Center - Charlie served as a participating member of DAG?s project team which collaborated with Deborah Berke, Architect, of New York to produce this popular landmark of the Seaside community.
School District of Okaloosa County ? Charlie served as Principal in Charge of over seventy educational facilities for the Okaloosa School System. It was his service to this school district which established the firm?s reputation in schoolwork and allowed it to expand into neighboring counties.
Escambia, Bay, and Leon County School Districts ? while Charlie's public service now limits his involvement in education projects, he has assumed the role of team critic, thereby utilizing his considerable experience in school projects and challenging the younger members of the firm to continue to seek excellence in their work.
Community Colleges ? Charlie continues to provide leadership in architectural and engineering work with Okaloosa-Walton, Gulf Coast and Tallahassee community colleges. As the senior architect for educational work, his experience and counsel continue to allow DAG Architects to improve their ability to provide services in this important area of architecture.
 
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here is your senator....

He owns the design firm doing the Beach Club.....

Charles W. Clary III, FAIA, ...
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I hear that he was at the meeting on Thursday, and taking notes.

Mr Clary is a former state senator, but I guess, once a politician, always a politician.
 
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The new and improved Private Beach Club/Accesses at the Seagrove Villas:




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Looks more like a concert lawn to me. :idontno: Can you imagine the parking lot? :bang:


Did someone from Montgomery St ask the representative from NatureWalk to get the max capacity number for the beach? :floor:

Developer: "No problem. I think if we max out at no more than 2500 people, they should all fit on the beach very nicely. It will be in the Summer, so they will be warm and cozy.":floor:
 
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those above look like atlantic city, somewhere else in jersey, two from europe, and the last one from asia. all looking quite harmonious. hey, if they can do it, surely we can. and you're right smiling joe, where are all thos people parking? maybe those are all robert davis inspired communities, and they all rode their bikes to the beach, while staying for $1000/wk.
 
S. Joe,I remember the developer offering up lot 5 to Mr. Graham. Would love if it was on tape but you and I heard it. Truely shows how they plan on throwing their weight around. Bribe,Lie and Misrepresent is a developers best friend. I thought his cross armed body language during questioning really spoke volumes about his feeling about listening to the communities concerns. IM me if anyone wants to signour petition against the beachclub.
 
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While on the top of NatureWalk Beach Club, doesn't their seawall sit on public property, too? I have no evidence of such, but I was told by a representative of NatureWalk, that it does indeed sit on County property, but it wasn't NatureWalk's problem since it was done prior to their purchase. My understanding is that if they didn't ask the question via something like a property disclosure statement as a part of the transaction, they (NatureWalk), may be liable. If they did ask and were not told about it, they may not be liable. If they did ask and were told, again, they may be liable.

Just thought I would stir the puddin' with some new information.
 
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those above look like atlantic city, somewhere else in jersey, two from europe, and the last one from asia. all looking quite harmonious. hey, if they can do it, surely we can. and you're right smiling joe, where are all thos people parking? maybe those are all robert davis inspired communities, and they all rode their bikes to the beach, while staying for $1000/wk.

JR...watch out, your financial envy is showing!!!
 
Just as a side note, Cassine Station--condos and ground level mixed use--was also designed by DAG Architects.
 
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