City commission approves replat; allows townhome development on Tringali property

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Did the city commission follow the Land Development Code in hearing, and ultimately approving, the application that allows the Third and Beech townhomes to be built?

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City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Despite pleas from residents who filled city hall opposing the development of townhouses in downtown Fernandina Beach, the city commission voted to approve the construction on streets adjacent to the …