Planning Commission

Planning Commission | Agenda Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 4:30 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 2309 15th Street, Gulfport A. Prayer B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Call to Order D. Determination of a Quorum E. Confirmation of Agenda F. Adoption of Minutes F1. Planning Commission Meeting - 01-22-2026 G. Announcements G1. If you are aggrieved by a vote of the Planning Commission, see below. DECISION ITEMS: Except as noted below, items listed on this agenda as “Decision Items” may be appealed to the Gulfport City Council as follows: Any person or any officer, department or agency of the City aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, appeal therefore to the Gulfport City Council by submitting to the Planning Commission (Department of Urban Development – Planning Division) a written notice of appeal specifying the decision from which the appeal is taken. In the case of such appeal, the Planning Commission shall cause a transcript of the proceedings in the case to be certified to the City Council, and the matter will be heard on said transcripts. The filing fee for an appeal is based on the actual cost of the required official transcript and any related miscellaneous charges. Exception: The disapproval of a general subdivision plan may be appealed by the subdivider by submitting to the Planning Commission and the Mayor and City Council a written notice of appeal. Upon receipt of notice of appeal, the planning commission shall transmit to the City Council a certified copy of the proceedings upon which the appeal is taken. The City Council may overrule such disapproval by a recorded vote of not less than 2/3 of its entire membership. No other right of appeal exists as to action taken by the Planning Commission on a general subdivision plan. The City Council hearing is not limited to the record created before the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATION ITEMS: As to items listed on this agenda as “Recommendation Items”, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, whether to approve (with or without condition) or disapprove, will automatically be submitted to the City Council by the Department of Urban 1|Page City of Gulfport, Mississippi  Development – Planning Division, and the item (except recommendations on Final Plats which are not so limited) will be considered by the City Council on the record created before the Planning Commission. It is not necessary to file anything with the Planning Commission in order to have the matter heard by the City Council. G2. Anyone speaking today is asked to complete a "Speaker's Card". Please provide the completed card at the time you speak to the Planning Commission. City staff personnel can assist in any questions you may have or in completing the card. This public meeting is open to all for comment. H. Hearing of Cases H1. Planning Commission Decision 1. Planning Commission Approval 2602PC021: Planning Commission Approval 2602PC021, by owner Henry Lane Jr., seeking approval for a mobile home use, Tax Parcel 0710G-01-119.000, Lavender Street, Zoned R-1-5 (Single-family), Ward 3 2. Planning Commission Approval 2602PC022: Planning Commission Approval 2602PC022, by agent Carol Leggett, seeking approval for an event center use, Tax Parcel 0808O-01-006.000, 14321 Dedeaux Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business), Ward 4 H2. Planning Commission Recommendation 1. Zoning Text & Map Amendment 2603PC028: Zoning Text & Map Amendment 2603PC028, by City of Gulfport, consider amendment to the City’s zoning map to modify Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area and amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to appoint the Planning Commission to be the Airport Zoning Commission and clarify appeal procedures I. Reports J. Unfinished Business K. Other Business L. Adjournment 2|Page City of Gulfport, Mississippi  URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & ZONING PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE 228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV PLANNING COMMISSION Hearing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Planning Commission Decision  URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & ZONING PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE 228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV PLANNING COMMISSION Hearing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Planning Commission Approval 2602PC021: Planning Commission Approval 2602PC021, by owner Henry Lane Jr., seeking approval for a mobile home use, Tax Parcel 0710G-01-119.000, Lavender Street, Zoned R-1-5 (Single-family), Ward 3 2602PC021 Planning Commission Approval Site Street Parcels Buildings City Limit Zoning R-1-5 - Single Family Residence District (Medium HUDSON ST Density) LAVENDER ST HAWTHORN ST R-1-5 Site Information 0710G-01-119.000 Zoning:R-1-5 (Single Family) Size: 7629.97 sqft Flood: X DANUBE ST 0 10 20 30 Yards 1 inch = 100 feet µ DATA DISCLAIMER: All information that is provided on this map is believed to be correct. However, no liability is assumed by the City of Gulfport for errors in substance or form of any of the materials published on this map. The GIS Division, City of Gulfport, provides the information represented on this map as a service to the community and makes every effort possible to provide quality information. However, no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this map are expressed or implied. Mail PPIN Parcel ID Name Address City State ZIP Y 0710G-01-119.000 HENRY LANE JR. (OWNER) 69 HOLLY CIRCLE GULFPORT MS 39501 Adjacent Property Owners (2602PC021) 105931 0710G-01-072.001 HARRIS LATASHA 16275 HUDSON STREET GULFPORT MS 39507 112432 0710G-01-073.001 SMITH S M JR 16280 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39501 47132 0710H-04-014.000 MCINNIS KELVIN O 24450 CUNNINGHAM RD PASS CHRISTIAN MS 39571 N 104039 0710H-04-014.001 MCINNIS KELVIN O 24450 CUNNINGHAM RD PASS CHRISTIAN MS 39571 54300 0710H-04-023.000 SANFORD BETTY 115 DANUBE DR GULFPORT MS 39503 54301 0710H-04-022.004 POWELL VALARIE 117 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54302 0710G-01-118.000 PATTON ARTHUR RAY & BRETT C 222 LACY EVANS ROAD WIGGINS MS 39577 47145 0710G-01-054.000 SJI LLC 9366 STONE RD GULFPORT MS 39503 47146 0710G-01-056.000 POWELL TIMOTHY & RODENA 3603 LAVENDER ST GULFPORT MS 39501 47130 0710G-01-072.000 CASTILLO SANDRA 16295 HUDSON ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54299 0710H-04-024.000 HOWARD SHARON M 113 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39503 54281 0710G-01-082.000 SCOTT BERNICE -ESTATE- 121 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54294 0710H-04-038.000 COLLINS GLENDA D 114 MISSOURI DR GULFPORT MS 39501 54293 0710H-04-038.001 COLE LEE R & SHELLY JEAN 116 MISSOURI ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54306 0710H-04-021.000 NGUYEN THUY T 8324 CABOCHON WAY SACRAMENTO CA 96829 54305 0710H-04-022.000 KEYES MELVIN D 112 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54304 0710H-04-022.001 GROVESNOR DORIS M 114 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39503 47139 0710H-04-013.001 NICHOLS IVAN ETAL 1502 MILL RD GULFPORT MS 39507 112431 0710G-01-072.004 TIMS VERHONDA A 16285 HUDSON ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54280 0710G-01-081.000 WILLIAMS MARIE D 120 MISSOURI ST GULFPORT MS 39501 113116 0710G-01-125.000 MCINNIS KELVIN O & DONNA M DEDEAUX 24450 CUNNINGHAM RD PASS CHRISTIAN MS 39571 47140 0710G-01-120.000 MURPHY CRAIG SR -L/E- 4 THRIVENT LN LONG BEACH MS 39560 54303 0710G-01-119.000 MCPHERSON KATRINA R 121 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39501 54295 0710H-04-037.000 BJT HOLDINGS LLC 8635 WEST SAHARA AVE #569 LAS VEGAS NV 89117 54292 0710G-01-117.000 LOVE LETTYE B 118 MISSOURI DR GULFPORT MS 39501 47131 0710G-01-073.000 ALEXANDER SHERMITA 16300 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39503 47138 0710H-04-013.000 PRESTON JOE LEE & WILLIAMS MATTIE 16250 HUDSON ST GULFPORT MS 39501 N 90625 0710G-01-083.000 MCPHERSON KATRINA 121 DANUBE ST GULFPORT MS 39501 2602PC021 Planning Commissino Approval Legend Site SABINE ST Street Buildings 47138 47146 47145 47140 LAVENDER ST 47139 HUDSON ST 47130 112431 105931 113116 104039 47132 HAWTHORN ST 112432 54303 54304 54305 54306 47131 0 25 50 75 Yards DANUBE ST 1 inch = 150 feet µ 54281 54302 54301 54300 54299 90625 54280 54292 54293 54294 54295 DATA DISCLAIMER: All information that is provided on this map is believed to be correct. However, no liability is assumed by the City of Gulfport for errors in substance or MISSOURI ST form of any of the materials published on this map. The GIS Division, City of Gulfport, provides the information represented on this map as a service to the community and makes every effort possible to provide quality information. However, no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this map are expressed or implied.  URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & ZONING PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE 228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV PLANNING COMMISSION Hearing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Planning Commission Approval 2602PC022: Planning Commission Approval 2602PC022, by agent Carol Leggett, seeking approval for an event center use, Tax Parcel 0808O-01-006.000, 14321 Dedeaux Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business), Ward 4 2602PC022 Planning Commission Approval Site LYNN CT Street Parcels Buildings S KERNS DR JA NELL DR TERRI RD R-1-10 Water Features B-2 City Limit Zoning R-B R-B B-2 - General Business District DEDEAUX RD R-1-10 - Single Family Residence (Low Density) R-1-5 - Single Family Residence District (Medium Density) R-B - Residence-Business District TANNER RD Site Information SOUTHERN OAK AVE 0808O-01-006.000 Zoning: B-2 (General Business) Size: 2.8 acres B-2 Flood: X, AE SO UT HE RN E LM AV E 0 30 60 90 Yards R-1-5 1 inch = 200 feet SOUTHERN PINE ST SOUTHERN MAPLE AVE µ DATA DISCLAIMER: All information that is provided on this map is believed to be correct. However, no liability is assumed by the City of Gulfport for errors in substance or form of any of the materials published on this map. The GIS Division, City of Gulfport, provides the information represented on this map as a service to the community and makes every effort possible to provide quality TH information. However, no claims, promises, or RI RE VE E guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or RD RS adequacy of the information contained on this map are expressed or implied. Mail PPIN Parcel ID Name Address City State ZIP Y 0808O-01-006.000 BOX PROPERTIES, LLC (OWNER) 11130 CANAL ROAD GULFPORT MS 39503 CAROL LEGGETT (AGENT) 17316 COUNTRY COVE SAUCIER MS 39574 Adjacent Property Owners (2602PC022) 48245 0808J-02-087.000 HOANG BINH T 14300 DEDEAUX RD GULFPORT MS 39503 53289 0808O-01-007.000 GUICE SPINNER & ORGLER HOLDINGS LLC 2747 PASS RD BILOXI MS 39531 130956 0808O-01-007.005 WARD S ETHAN 4281 BEATLINE RD LONG BEACH MS 39560 48243 0808J-02-085.000 WILLIAMS GREGORY L 2422 BIENVILLE BLVD OCEAN SPRINGS MS 39564 N 53279 0808O-01-005.000 BOX PROPERTIES LLC P O BOX 3475 GULFPORT MS 39505 107248 0808O-02-001.002 JOHNSON MARK & DEBORAH A 11237 B TANNER RD GULFPORT MS 39503 N 57803 0808J-02-084.000 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES O (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) GULFPORT MS 39503 48181 0808J-02-083.000 BLAKELY BONNIE L 101 JANELL DR GULFPORT MS 39503 53281 0808O-02-002.000 PERRY PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 14355 DEDEAUX RD GULFPORT MS 39503 53283 0808O-02-003.000 JONES ALBERT H & ANTOINETTE A PO BOX 1135 LONG BEACH MS 39560 N 53276 0808O-01-004.000 BOX PROPERTIES LLC P O BOX 3475 GULFPORT MS 39505 N 53278 0808O-01-006.000 BOX PROPERTIES LLC P O BOX 3475 GULFPORT MS 39505 48244 0808J-02-086.000 MCCLAIN BELINDA 14310 DEDEAUX RD GULFPORT MS 39503 126290 0808O-02-001.003 BELLWETHER LLC 14335 DEDEAUX ROAD GULFPORT MS 39503 103355 0808O-02-001.001 RED CREEK PROPERTIES LLC 14335 DEDEAUX ROAD GULFPORT MS 39505 149529 0808O-02-016.056 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149535 0808O-02-016.062 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149533 0808O-02-016.060 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149531 0808O-02-016.058 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149537 0808O-02-016.064 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149538 0808O-02-016.065 GULFPORT CITY OF P O BOX 1780 GULFPORT MS 39502 149479 0808O-02-016.006 NECAISE TIFFANY NICOLE 14360 SOUTHERN ELM AVE GULFPORT MS 39503 149480 0808O-02-016.007 GONZALEZ SYLVESTER & CHELSEA 14356 SOUTHERN ELM AVE GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149481 0808O-02-016.008 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149482 0808O-02-016.009 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 N 149483 0808O-02-016.010 BLESSED INVESTMENTS TEAM LLC P O BOX 2353 GULFPORT MS 39503 2602PC022 Planning Commission Approval Legend TERA CT Site Street Buildings Water Features S KERNS DR JANELL DR LYNN CT TERRI RD 57803 48243 48244 48245 48181 DEDEAUX RD 126290 103355 53279 53281 107248 SOUTHERN OAK AVE 149538 53278 53276 0 40 80 120 149479 Yards SO UT HE RN 149480 1 inch = 250 feet EL 149535 M 149537 AV E TANNER RD µ 149533 149531 149481 SOUTHERN MAPLE AVE 130956 149529 149482 SOUTHERN PINE ST 149483 53283 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 53289 DATA DISCLAIMER: All information RD that is provided on this map is believed to be correct. However, no VE RS liability is assumed by the City of AVE Gulfport for errors in substance or RI form of any of the materials published EE on this map. The GIS Division, City TH of Gulfport, provides the information R represented on this map as a service to the community and makes every SOUTHERN PECAN ST effort possible to provide quality information. However, no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this map are expressed or implied.  URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & ZONING PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE 228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV PLANNING COMMISSION Hearing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Planning Commission Recommendation  URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & ZONING PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE 228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV PLANNING COMMISSION Hearing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Zoning Text & Map Amendment 2603PC028: Zoning Text & Map Amendment 2603PC028, by City of Gulfport, consider amendment to the City’s zoning map to modify Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area and amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to appoint the Planning Commission to be the Airport Zoning Commission and clarify appeal procedures  ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, ADOPTED THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE 1979, AS AMENDED, TO MODIFY THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS AND AIRSPACE ZONING DISTRICT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY AREA TO MATCH THE NOISE EXPOSURE CONTOURS AS REVISED BY THE GULFPORT-BILOXI REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES WHEREAS the City Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 2091 on August 19, 1997, which modified the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area pursuant to its authority in MCA Section 61-7-7, which was incorporated in its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and made a part of the City’s zoning map pursuant to MCA Section 61-7-9; WHEREAS, the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority has since revised the boundaries of the Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area in _______; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section III (I)(3)(b)of the City’s zoning ordinance the City Council is required to review and amend its Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area Map whenever the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority updates or amends their official Noise Exposure Map and the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority has provided the City staff with a copy of such updated Map. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is hereby appointed to be the Airport Zoning Commission pursuant to MCA Section 61-7-13 and after an advertised public hearing as provided in MCA Section 61-7- 11 the Planning Commission acting in such capacity has determined and recommended that there has been a change in the circumstances of the neighborhood surrounding the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and a public need exists that warrants an amendment to the Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area as a part of the City’s zoning map. WHEREAS, after taken into consideration the record made in this case before the Planning Commission, the character of the flying operations expected to be conducted at the airport, the nature of the terrain within the airport hazard area, the character of the neighborhood, and the uses to which the property to be zoned is put and adaptable as provided in MCA Section 61-7-15 and the Commission's recommendation, the Governing Authority did find that the record, which was presented, and based on the common understandings and experiences of the Governing Authority's members, that the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Map for the Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area should be amended so that the City’s Airport Land Use Compatibility Area map shall match the noise exposure contours provided by the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BF IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOWS:  SECTION 1: The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to provide the Planning Commission is hereby appointed to be the Airport Zoning Commission pursuant to MCA Section 61-7-13 and the Commission shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of such airport zoning regulations, except for the powers vested in the Board of Adjustment to decide appeals from decisions of the Planning Commission, variances, and special exceptions as provided in MCA Section 61-7-21. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Planning Commission made in its administration and enforcement of airport zoning regulations may within a reasonable time, but not to exceed thirty (30) days, appeal to the board of adjustment authorized to hear and decide appeals from its decisions as provided in MCA Section 61-7-23. Any aggrieved person, or taxpayer affected, by any decision of the board of adjustment may appeal to the Mayor and City Council within fifteen (15) days of their decision in the manner provided in the zoning ordinance. Appeals from any action of the Mayor and City Council may be filed in the circuit court of the county wherein such decision was rendered within thirty (30) days after the decision is filed by a verified petition setting forth that the decision is illegal, in whole or in part, and specifying the grounds of illegality as provided in MCA Section 61-7-25. SECTION 2. The official Zoning Map of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Gulfport, adopted the 29th day of June, 1979, and as revised, be and the same is hereby amended to modify Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area as shown on the attached location map, which is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit”A”. SECTION 3. To provide for the immediate and temporary preservation of the public peace, health and safety, this Ordinance shall be in full force and become effective upon its passage by unanimous vote and enactment according to law and shall be spread on the minutes of the Gulfport City Council. The Ordinance shall be published according to law and for failure to pass unanimously, shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of passage. SECTION 4. The Governing Authority further finds that the following shall serve as an explanatory statement of this Ordinance for purposes of publication: "This Ordinance provides for the amendment of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Map to modify the Airport Environs and Airspace Zoning District (AEAZD) Land Use Compatibility Overlay Area and for related purposes.” A copy of the full text of this Ordinance is available to municipal residents upon request to the City Clerk." For the next thirty (30) days, a copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted by the City Clerk: (a) in the first floor lobby at City Hall (2309 15th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501); (b) in the -first floor lobby of the City's Hardy Building (1410 24th Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501); and (c) in the first floor lobby of the County Courthouse in Gulfport (1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501). The City Clerk shall further furnish any resident of the City a copy of the full text of this Ordinance upon request. The above and foregoing Ordinance, after having been first reduced to writing and read by the Clerk, was introduced by Councilmember _____________, seconded by Councilmember ______________, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: WHEREUPON the President declared the motion carried and the Ordinance adopted, this the _____ day of _____________________, 2026.