1. Is JON WOODARD a "snowflake?" Watch 7/5/2018 PZA general public comment video here. http://stjohnscountyfl.swagit.com/play/07052018-525
2. Public comment is invited on matters within PZA's jurisdiction.
3. After public comment, watch the cringeworthy, speech-chilling critical remarks about "diminishing returns" and not wanting to be contaminated by public opinion. The First Amendment requires "breathing space." These remarks were intended to chill, coerce and intimidate First Amendment protected activity. July 5, 2018, a date that will live in infamy -- the day after Independence Day, these deeply offensive remarks were emitted by PZA member JON WOODARD.
4. Who is JON WOODARD? "Conservative" campaign consultant. http://woodard.homestead.com/about.html
5. WOODARD shows disdain for WGV residents worried about Buc-ee's approval without ANY hearing. Snowflake says it's not "fair" that they talk about Buc-ee's outside a hearing (none is planned). Objection, whining.
6. Impressions from watching video: WOODARD is authoritarian, hierarchical, fungible, run-of-mine Flori-DUH Republican hick hack with a chip on his shoulder.
7. Let's have JON WOODARD's "conservative" campaign consultant client list, please. Now.
8. We have a civil and constitutional right to general public comment, without mocking mendacious attacks from wolves in sheep's clothing. « less
9. Don't all six longtime PZA members meet secretly with developers and lobbyists? So why is JON WOODARD's so downright hostile to listening to American citizens? He seems to have emotional problems with "taking a public opinion bath," as Abraham Lincoln would called it.
10. JON WOODARD must apologize. From his angry demeanor on video, it appears that he bears animus toward members of the "reality-based community" expressing our views about dangerous, ugly, massive, ill-planned overdevelopment here in God's country. Facts are irrefragable.
11. Buc-ee's proves SJC's bad planning. No limit on "gas station" size? Foolish. A "badge of fraud" and corruption? FBI must investigate, stating with a political consultant deciding zoning matters.
12. Buc-ee's dangerous monstrous obnoxious proposed WGV "gas station" has a cause: secretive one-party Republican misrule, fueled by foreign-funded corporate louts with clout, hiding behind lobbyists and secretive shell company LLCs, which fund campaigns. Speaking of campaigns, check out JON WOODARD's political campaign consultant website.
http://woodard.homestead.com/about.html « less
13. Are any LLCs owned by Organized Crime? County refuses to do developer background checks. Wonder why?
14. Mysterious PACs and campaign ca$h buy government decisions for destroyers of nature and wetlands and crafty creators of urban sprawl.
15. Enough Florida environmental devastation, amidst government nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, corruption.
16. Enough flummery, dupery and nincompoopery from developer cat’s paws like deeply-conflicted “conservative” campaign consultant JON WOODARD.
17. LISTEN UP, Florida governments: NO more impudently and imprudently ignoring or interrupting truthful public comment speakers.
18. We, the People, will continue. Prediction: WOODARD’s remarks will empower outraged residents. We will persist in speaking out against poor planning. Let’s enforce our laws and write better ones. « less
Thanks to St. Augustine Record reporter Stuart Korfhage for reporting the news:
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Buc-ee’s plans submitted in June, but no waivers sought
The calls for action in regard to the proposed Buc-ee’s gas state at World Golf Commerce Center have not ceased, but there’s still nothing to be decided in any public forum.
Opposition to the large gas station/convenience store near Interstate 95 has remained zealous and is vocalized at the various county meetings even though the issue isn’t on the agenda.
That remains the situation despite more filings from the company in June.
Buc-ee’s representatives submitted detailed building plans to the county. However, despite what has been said at some meetings, the project is still not seeking any kind of waiver.
That doesn’t mean nothing is different from the pre-application review. The plans changed from 120 gas pumps to 104 pumps in April. Those pumps will accompany the 53,000-square foot convenience store and restaurant. Also, the number of parking spots was reduced from from 417 to 392 spaces.
The current master plan was approved on June 21, and construction plans were submitted June 26.
Because the proposed Buc-ee’s would be on property that is zoned for gas stations, no formal approval is necessary for the project as long as nothing outside the zoning is requested. According to the county, that has not taken place.
The property’s land use designation is Mixed Use, and the zoning is Planned Unit Development within the World Commerce Center PUD, which allows for retail, commercial and industrial development, including gas stations.
At Thursday’s Planning and Zoning Agency meeting, several speakers addressed the board during the public comments period. It was suggested that Buc-ee’s has asked for waivers, but Suzanne Konchan, the county’s growth management director, addressed the issue at the end of the meeting.
“We do have commercial construction plans that have been submitted for review,” she said. “It is under review. There is nothing upon our initial assessment of the application that would lead it to a public hearing for any waivers, variances, or modifications before this agency or the County Commission, although that could change in the future.
“We are still doing our technical review. We are still coordinating with other agencies who also have jurisdiction over the development, and I suspect you’ll be hearing more about it as the weeks move on.”
With the constant barrage of commenters at every PZA meeting despite the fact that there has been no hearing related to Buc-ee’s on any agenda, the PZA members appeared frustrated with the issue.
Board member Jon Woodward reproached commenters about Buc-ee’s at Thursday’s meeting.
“There is no application in front of us nor am I aware of one that’s going to be,” he said. “Furthermore, I think it is our job to consider applications that are before us. I don’t know if there will ever be an application before us concerning that property. I don’t think it would be fair for me to consider any information that is given without having an application to consider.
“We’re starting to get into the law of diminishing returns, and I think it’s really counterproductive.”
Until something is presented to the PZA, Woodard said it’s not really appropriate to lobby him or other members of the board, he said.
However, the public comment period is set aside specifically for items that are not on the agenda.
“I can’t go into a vote with a negative opinion of a property owner based off of comments of the public,” Woodard said. “They need to be tied to what’s before us. Then I can consider and give it the appropriate weight.”
Comments
Edward Adelbert Slavin
1. Is JON WOODARD a "snowflake?" Watch 7/5/2018 PZA general public comment video here. http://stjohnscountyfl.swagit.com/play/07052018-525
2. Public comment is invited on matters within PZA's jurisdiction.
3. After public comment, watch the cringeworthy, speech-chilling critical remarks about "diminishing returns" and not wanting to be contaminated by public opinion. The First Amendment requires "breathing space." These remarks were intended to chill, coerce and intimidate First Amendment protected activity. July 5, 2018, a date that will live in infamy -- the day after Independence Day, these deeply offensive remarks were emitted by PZA member JON WOODARD.
4. Who is JON WOODARD? "Conservative" campaign consultant. http://woodard.homestead.com/about.html
5. WOODARD shows disdain for WGV residents worried about Buc-ee's approval without ANY hearing. Snowflake says it's not "fair" that they talk about Buc-ee's outside a hearing (none is planned). Objection, whining.
6. Impressions from watching video: WOODARD is authoritarian, hierarchical, fungible, run-of-mine Flori-DUH Republican hick hack with a chip on his shoulder.
7. Let's have JON WOODARD's "conservative" campaign consultant client list, please. Now.
8. We have a civil and constitutional right to general public comment, without mocking mendacious attacks from wolves in sheep's clothing.
Edward Adelbert Slavin
9. Don't all six longtime PZA members meet secretly with developers and lobbyists? So why is JON WOODARD's so downright hostile to listening to American citizens? He seems to have emotional problems with "taking a public opinion bath," as Abraham Lincoln would called it.
10. JON WOODARD must apologize. From his angry demeanor on video, it appears that he bears animus toward members of the "reality-based community" expressing our views about dangerous, ugly, massive, ill-planned overdevelopment here in God's country. Facts are irrefragable.
11. Buc-ee's proves SJC's bad planning. No limit on "gas station" size? Foolish. A "badge of fraud" and corruption? FBI must investigate, stating with a political consultant deciding zoning matters.
12. Buc-ee's dangerous monstrous obnoxious proposed WGV "gas station" has a cause: secretive one-party Republican misrule, fueled by foreign-funded corporate louts with clout, hiding behind lobbyists and secretive shell company LLCs, which fund campaigns. Speaking of campaigns, check out JON WOODARD's political campaign consultant website.
http://woodard.homestead.com/about.html
Edward Adelbert Slavin
13. Are any LLCs owned by Organized Crime? County refuses to do developer background checks. Wonder why?
14. Mysterious PACs and campaign ca$h buy government decisions for destroyers of nature and wetlands and crafty creators of urban sprawl.
15. Enough Florida environmental devastation, amidst government nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, corruption.
16. Enough flummery, dupery and nincompoopery from developer cat’s paws like deeply-conflicted “conservative” campaign consultant JON WOODARD.
17. LISTEN UP, Florida governments: NO more impudently and imprudently ignoring or interrupting truthful public comment speakers.
18. We, the People, will continue. Prediction: WOODARD’s remarks will empower outraged residents. We will persist in speaking out against poor planning. Let’s enforce our laws and write better ones.
Edward Adelbert Slavin
1. County must use Florida Forever funds to buy property.
2. No more flummery.
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