Franklin County P and Z meets today to consider SGI development

Franklin County’s Planning and Zoning commission will meet today in Apalachicola to consider a commercial development for St. George Island that has already garnered some controversy. The P and Z will consider a request for a nearly 8000 square foot commercial building along Franklin Boulevard, directly next door to the Island Trading Company. Olivier Monod is requesting approval for the building, which he says could be used for a grocery store, though that use could change. The issue was considered by the P and Z last month but was tabled after Planning and Zoning board members decided that they should first create a comprehensive plan for the island before approving the building. A number of island residents also raised concerns about the structure ranging from sewer issues to parking and traffic problems. Any decisions made at today’s meeting will not be final. The Planning and Zoning board acts in an advisory capacity for the Franklin County Commission. The P and Z meeting begins at 6:30 this afternoon at the Franklin County Courthouse Annex in Apalachicola.