by John V Foster

At the March 29th meeting of the Chipley Planning and Zoning Commission, a five phase development order was approved for a 56.4 acre parcel of land South of Wal-Mart and East of Days Inn Motel.

The property is planned for up to three restaurants, up to two motels and perhaps as 100 store units. It is to be called Washington Center.

The property owner is TGW 53 LLC, Principal owners include Gunther Werner, and Keri Werner Francis of Pompano Beach and Antonio Garcia and Cecilia Garcia, Pinecrest, Florida.

The design is Avcon Inc., Engineers and Planners, Niceville, Fl. with a local representative Chipley businessman Trey Cook.

Construction of Phase I, the basic land development system, including roadways, water, sewer, stormwater control, etc. is scheduled for nine months. Following that are four phases of commercial development, with the project totaling 4-5 years.

The developer is expected to provide paved access roads to the development and will rebuild the existing sanitary sewer lift station at Wal-Mart.

The city is expected to provide water and sewer service and perhaps natural gas.