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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
Cedar Key Fish House Denied Zoning
Change In Homosassa
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
What s new with the Levy county Nuclear Power Plant
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on July 21 denied a request to
The theme of last month s Town Of Inglis Joint commission
change the zoning for the Cedar Key Fish House in old Homosassa.
meeting, hosted by yours truly, was continued good communication
The commission held a public hearing to consider the amendment to the county s
among the town officials, the county officials, and you the public.
Comprehensive Plan that would have changed the land use from Low Intensity Coastal and
I thought it was a good meeting, and our commission was
Lakes to Coastal and Lakes Commercial. The fish house is a grandfathered use in a residen-
pleased to have several dignitaries attend, including the Crystal River City
tial area. A tavern called The Freezer had begun operating out of the Fish House last year,
Manager who gave his input on the growth of his city as a result of their
but for it to legally comply with the zoning, the property needed the commercial designa-
plant. In that sprit of communication, here is the latest information direct from the (NRC)
tion, which the commission denied 3-1 when the owners applied for the change. Commis-
Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington, through me, to you.
sioner Gary Bartell abstained because of a possible conflict.
Last December the PSC (Public Service Commission) completed their investiga-
After denial of the request to designate the property Coastal Lakes Commercial,
tions and gave their “go ahead” for the two plants. Following that approval I attended one of
the Board formally designated the property as Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes.
the first NRC meetings in December which was held at the armory in Crystal River. At that
FHP Checkpoints Set For August
meeting I signed up for the US Government NRC mailing list. My latest “Info Pac” shows
that the NRC is asking Progress energy to respond to 5 specific points for the continuation
in Levy County
of their “Combined Operating License Application for Levy County Nuclear plants, Units 1
and 2”.
The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct license and vehicle inspections at check-
Here is a summary of each question. 1. Resubmit the Environmental Impact State-
points around Levy County during the month of August. Troopers will focus on vehicles be-
ment (EIS) in more detail. 2. Provide details on how the discharge of LNP (Levy Nuclear
ing operated with defects and violations such as worn or unsafe tires, bad brakes, improper
Plant) water will be handled at the CR (Crystal River) discharge canal. 3. Provide details on
window tinting, cracked or broken windshields, unsecured loads and defective lighting.
floodplain storage loss, and assessment of impacts on land use, hydrology, and terrestrial
Attention will also be directed to violations of motor registration laws, the non-use
ecology related to the loss and its compensation. 4. Provide anticipated completion date for
of seatbelts, and motor vehicle insurance requirements. These checkpoints are an effective
the conceptual and final wetland mitigation plan. 5. Provide terrestrial resource surveys,
method of enforcing state laws relating to the safe and legal operation of motor vehicles.
provide information on final rights-of-way for the transmission lines, and address expected
The checkpoints will be held at State Roads 24, 45, 49, 121, and 500 and County Roads 316,
impacts to wetlands delineated along the associated offsite facilities.
320, 323, 326, 335, 337, 339, 341, and 345.
What does this all mean you ask? My “educated guess-a-mation” is about 2 more
Lecanto man charged with
years of progress energy jumping through hoops, and their expenditure of a bunch more
money with no guarantee of final approval. Yikes!
commercialGilbert Terrace, Lecanto, was arrested, July
dumping
If you are a concerned citizen of Levy, Marion and Citrus Counties, and wish to
obtain information on how to get on the NRC mailing list, or if you want to see the full text
James Raymond Holland, 69, 6644 S.
of the latest “Info Pac” just call me, or come to my office. Remember our departing Alaska
22, on charges of commercial dumping and failure to obtain a pollution permit. Accord-
Governor Sara Palin recently stated that in her opinion, the biggest problem in America
ing to the arrest report, Special Agent C. Paul of the Florida Department of Environmental
today is Apathy. I believe that she is “right on”, so let s all get involved, and keep an eye on
Protection (DEP) had “probable cause” to believe that Holland had dumped a large amount
the potential growth from this plant, so our real estate values will have a chance of increas-
of demolition, tree and mulch debris, generated from his commercial land clearing business
ing, and the quality of life will continue to improve in our area.
onto vacant property that he owned in Crystal River.
Darryl, Vicki and Shirley are “The Diamond Team” We are the seasoned profes-
The report stated that Holland had used the property as an un-permitted solid waste
sionals at Diamond Investments Inc., and we are available for all of your real estate needs. If
facility/landfill, to dispose of large amounts of debris generated from his commercial busi-
you are looking to buy property, we would appreciate the opportunity to show you the many
ness. The report stated, that by dumping his commercial debris onto the vacant property,
great deals we presently have, some with owner financing. Please call us at 352-447-4442.
Holland had avoided costs associated with the proper disposal of the debris at a permitted
I ll see you around “The Campus”
solid waste facility/landfill. His bond was set at $2500.
Man charged with battering elderly man
CENTRAL FLORIDA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS
after traffic crash
Christopher G. Gornall, 46, of Hoboken, GA was arrested by the Citrus County
The following committee members met on July 27, 2009 to select nominees to
Sheriff s Office, July 25, on a charge of battery of a person over the age of 65, after a deputy
represent Districts 2, 3 and 7.
was dispatched to a Bayberry Pt.,Inverness residence regarding an altercation.
H.E. Colson Herbert E. Corbin Roy Dyer Louia C. Gilbert William P. Goess
When the deputy arrived at the residence, he found the elderly victim sitting on
Ernest L. Green Ernest A. Haile Wesley M. Higgins Thomas Nicholson
the ground, bleeding from his head. Due to the severity of the bleeding, the report stated,
Emergency Medical Services was contacted.
Those nominated to represent their respective districts on the Board of Trustees
Several witnesses told the deputy that Gornall and the victim, had gotten into an
of Central Florida Electric Cooperative. Inc. were:
argument over a minor traffic accident, and Gornall had struck the man in the face, which
District No. 2 - George Stephens District No. 3 - Tony Weeks
had knocked him to the ground; when he fell back, he d hit his head.
District No. 7 - Kenneth O Steen
Gornall told the deputy that the man had struck him first, but all the witnesses
stated that this was not true. As the victim was over the age of 65, Gornall was charged with
felony battery. Gornall was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility. His bond
The Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Registration
was set at $5000.
will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the business meeting will follow at 10:00 a.m.
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Published 7-29-09
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