Sarasota County public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning petition for the Nokomis Groves at Lake Village project. The proposal seeks to expand an existing manufactured home community by changing land use designations for approximately 47 acres.
- Rezone Petition No.21-24: Rezoning 47 acres in Nokomis from RSF-4/PUD and OUE-2 to RMH to construct 235 dwelling units
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, 2021
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-24, which would rezone about 47 acres in Nokomis from RSF-4/PUD and OUE-2 to RMH to allow construction of 235 manufactured home dwelling units. The recommendation was made with three stipulations and favorable findings of fact, carried by a 6-0 vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-24 for 235 dwelling units (6-0)
- Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting (6-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code: one creating supplemental regulations for pet resorts and a definition for 'Pet Resort,' and another amending the Pinecraft Neighborhood Overlay District regarding occupied recreational vehicles. The commission will also review a minor language change to its rules of procedure and approve the minutes from the November 4 meeting.
- Public hearing on UDC Amendment No. 38: Supplemental Development Regulations for Pet Resorts
- Public hearing on UDC Amendment No. 37: Pinecraft Neighborhood Overlay District, occupied recreational vehicles
- Review of minimal language change to Section 14 of Planning Commission Rules of Procedure
- Approval of minutes from November 4, 2021 meeting
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of two Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments related to pet resorts: one creating supplemental development regulations for pet resorts (Amendment No. 38) and another defining the term 'Pet Resort' in Article 17. Both were approved by a 7-0 vote and will go to the Board of County Commissioners. The commission also recommended approval of a UDC amendment on occupied recreational vehicles (Amendment No. 37) and approved language changes to its own rules of procedure.
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 38 (pet resort regulations) to the Board of County Commissioners, 7-0.
- Recommended approval of a UDC amendment defining 'Pet Resort' in Article 17, 7-0.
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 37 (occupied recreational vehicles) to the Board of County Commissioners, 7-0.
- Approved language modifications to Section 14 of the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure, 7-0.
- Approved the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting, 7-0.
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Rezone 21-23. The proposal seeks to change the zoning districts of 37 non-conforming parks and natural areas to GU and OUC districts to comply with a 2019 UDC amendment.
- Public Hearing for Rezone 21-23 involving 37 non-conforming parks and natural areas
- Approval of the October 21, 2021, meeting minutes
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-23, which would rezone 37 non-conforming parks and natural areas to GU and OUC districts to comply with UDC Amendment No. 3. The commission also recommended eliminating a rule limiting the number of petitions per month and per meeting, and approved the October 21, 2021 minutes.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-23 for 37 parks/natural areas (8-0)
- Recommended eliminating Item 14 from Planning Commission Rules of Procedure (max petitions per month/meeting) (8-0)
- Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting (8-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a UDC amendment for commercial redevelopment, a 426-acre rezone for a 1,021-unit village, and a density change for a 144-unit subdivision. It will also discuss minutes and future meetings.
- UDC amendment to Article 8, Section 124-129 on Optional Commercial Redevelopment Regulations
- Rezone Petition 20-12: 426 acres on Ibis Street south of Clark Road from OUE-1 to VPD, up to 1,021 units
- Development of Critical Concern for Strazzera (over 1,000 units)
- Comp Plan Amendment 2021-D: 24.4-acre Spencer Property density change to Medium Density Residential
- Rezone 21-14: Spencer Property from OUE-1 to RMF-1/PUD for 144-unit subdivision
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Strazzera DOCC and Rezone Petition No. 20-12, a 426-acre parcel on Ibis Street south of Clark Road, allowing up to 1,021 residential units as a Sarasota 2050 Village Planned Development. The Commission also recommended approval of a UDC amendment eliminating clerestory window requirements, and forwarded CPA No. 2021-D and Rezone Petition No. 21-14 for a 144-unit subdivision to the Board of County Commissioners. All votes were 6-0.
- Recommended approval of Strazzera DOCC (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 20-12 with modified stipulations (6-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC amendment to Article 8, Section 124-129, eliminating clerestory windows (6-0)
- Authorized transmittal of CPA No. 2021-D to BCC with approval recommendation (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-14 with updated stipulations (6-0)
- Approved Neighborhood Workshop waiver for CPA 2021-D and Rezone 21-14 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions, a comprehensive plan amendment, and updates to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes the selection of new commission officers for the 2021-2022 term.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2021-H to create a new Private Property Rights Element
- Unified Development Code amendment regarding murals
- Rezone Petition 21-21 to change property from OUR to OUE-1
- Special Exception Petition 1830 for eleven off-street parking spaces on Colonia Lane
- Rezone Petition 21-17 and Special Exception Petition 1835 regarding school use in RMF-3 zone
The Sarasota County Planning Commission held public hearings and recommended approval of all items on the agenda, including a comprehensive plan amendment creating a new Private Property Rights Element, a UDC amendment on murals, two rezone petitions, two special exception petitions, and a combined UDC text amendment/rezone. All votes were 8-0. The commission also approved prior minutes and appointed new officers for 2021-2022.
- Recommended approval of CPA 2021-H creating Private Property Rights Element (8-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC amendment on murals (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-21 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition 1830 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-20 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-17 and Special Exception 1835 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC Text Amendment 36 and Rezone Petition 21-19 (8-0)
- Appointed Mast as Chair, Taylor as Vice Chair, Rainford as Chair Pro Tem (8-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions and text amendments to the Unified Development Code. Key items include a proposed assisted living facility, a high-density residential development, and changes to development review procedures, multi-family housing, car washes, and community signs. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Rezone Petition 21-15: Change Parcel L to Assisted Living Facility (ALF) at Sarasota National
- Rezone Petition 21-10: Change zoning to RMF-3/PUD for high-density residential (up to 13 units/acre) near Clark Road
- Rezone Petition 21-18: Rezone from OUE to RSF-1 (2.5 units/acre) for single-family
- Rezone Petition 21-04: Change to allow single-family attached and multi-family residential
- Text amendments: multi-family housing type, automatic car wash buildings, off-site community signs
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-15, which includes changing the land use designation on Parcel 'L' to Assisted Living Facility and rezoning the parcel to RE-1/PUD with amended stipulations. The recommendation includes staff's stipulations, removal of the School Board stipulation, and approval of one modification. The motion carried by a 5-0 vote.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-15 (parts A and B) with staff stipulations, removal of School Board stipulation, and one modification (5-0).
- Recommended approval of publicly-initiated Ordinance amending UDC Article 5 on Development Review Procedures to the BCC (5-0).
- Recommended approval of privately-initiated Ordinance adding a new Multi-Family Housing Type to the UDC (5-0).
- Recommended approval of privately-initiated Ordinance on Automatic Car Wash Buildings within the PCD (5-0).
- Recommended approval of privately-initiated Ordinance amending UDC Article 11 on Off-Site Community Signs (5-0).
- Authorized Chair's signature on Resolution transmitting Small Area CPA No. SA-2021-C to the BCC with approval recommendation (5-0).
- Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 91-02-SP, NOPC No. 1, and Rezone Petition No. 21-10 (each 5-0).
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-18 (5-0) and Rezone Petition No. 21-04 with stipulations (5-0).
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a privately-initiated Unified Development Code amendment and two special exceptions related to transient accommodations. The hearings concern allowing transient lodging in the CG/SKOD zone and increasing height limits to 83 feet in CG/SKOD and 54 feet in CI/SKOD districts. The meeting also includes installation of new members, public comment, and approval of prior minutes.
- UDC Amendment No. 33: transient accommodations
- Special Exception 1823: transient lodging in CG/SKOD, height to 83 ft above BFE
- Special Exception 1822: height increase to 54 ft above BFE in CI/SKOD
- Installation of new members Martha Pike, Donna Carter, Jordan Keller
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended denial of UDC Amendment No. 33, a privately-initiated amendment relating to transient accommodations, to the Board of County Commissioners. It also recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1823 (to allow transient accommodations and increased height in the CG/SKOD district) and Special Exception Petition No. 1822 (to allow increased height in the CI/SKOD district), both with conditions. The commission approved the August 19, 2021 minutes and noted the upcoming meeting schedule.
- Recommended denial of UDC Amendment No. 33 (transient accommodations) to the Board of County Commissioners, 9-0 vote.
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1823 (transient accommodations and height increase in CG/SKOD) contingent on UDC Amendment No. 32 approval, 7-2 vote.
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1822 (height increase in CI/SKOD to 54 feet) with two stipulations, 7-2 vote.
- Approved the August 19, 2021 Planning Commission minutes, 9-0 vote.
VAB-Regular
This is an organizational meeting to establish procedures for the 2021 petition hearing process. The board will consider appointments for Special Magistrates and review rules governing VAB proceedings.
- Ratification of private counsel invoice payments totaling $27,030.00
- Appointment of 2021 Special Magistrates
- Ratification of the resolution for adoption of filing fees for petitions
- Review of amended 2020 Recommended Orders
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board held an organizational meeting, approving the engagement of Attorney Sheryl Edwards as private counsel and ratifying her $27,030 payment. The board also ratified amended 2020 recommended orders, adopted local administrative procedures, and appointed special magistrates for various petition types. All actions were approved unanimously (5-0).
- Approved engagement letter appointing Sheryl Edwards as Private Counsel (5-0)
- Ratified $27,030 payment to VAB Attorney Edwards (5-0)
- Ratified amended 2020 Recommended Orders (5-0)
- Approved minutes from April 19, 2021 meeting (5-0)
- Adopted Local Administrative Procedures (5-0)
- Ratified Resolution No. 2010-003 for filing fees (5-0)
- Nominated special magistrates for exempt, tangible personal property, and value petitions (5-0)
- Designated VAB Attorney to determine 'good cause' for late-filed petitions (5-0)
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding UDC Amendment No. 32 and Special Exception 1824. The items involve updates to regulations for transient accommodations and requests for increased building height in the CG/SKOD zone.
- UDC Amendment No. 32 regarding transient accommodations
- Special Exception 1824 to permit transient accommodations within the CG/SKOD zone district
- Request to increase maximum height to 80 feet above Base Flood Elevation in the CG/SKOD district
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 32 and Special Exception Petition No. 1824, which would allow transient accommodations and building heights up to 80 feet above Base Flood Elevation in the CG/SKOD zone district on Siesta Key. The recommendations now go to the Board of County Commissioners for final decision. The commission also approved the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 32 (transient accommodations) to BCC (5-1, Taylor no)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1824 (hotel, 80-ft height) with two stipulations (4-2, Cooper and Taylor no)
- Approved August 5, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on two major land-use changes near Fruitville Road and Interstate-75. These include a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezone petition for Special Planning Area 3, as well as a special exception for a school and place of worship on a rural parcel. The commission will also consider a waiver for a neighborhood workshop related to a separate rezone petition.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2021-B and Rezone Petition 21-02 for Special Planning Area 3 near Fruitville Road and I-75
- Public hearing on Special Exception 1836 to allow a Place of Worship and School on a 21.94-acre parcel east of Deer Run Drive
- Consideration of a Neighborhood Workshop Waiver Request for Rezone Petition No. 21-04
- Presentation of summer intern research on rural and semi-rural lands in Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA No. 2021-B) and a related rezone petition (21-02) for Special Planning Area 3 near Fruitville Road and I-75, forwarding them to the Board of County Commissioners. It also recommended approval of a special exception for a place of worship and school on Deer Run Drive, and approved a waiver to schedule a rezone hearing for September 16, 2021. All votes were 6-0.
- Recommended approval of CPA No. 2021-B for Special Planning Area 3 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-02 for Special Planning Area 3 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception No. 1836 for a place of worship and school (6-0)
- Approved waiver to schedule Rezone Petition 21-04 hearing for September 16, 2021 (6-0)
- Continued public hearing for Rezone Petition 21-04 to September 16, 2021 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting (6-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 43.74 acres on Albee Farm Road and a special exception for a daycare facility. The commission will also review previous meeting minutes and discuss a new hearing format.
- Rezone Petition 21-16: Request to rezone 43.74 acres on Albee Farm Road from OUE to RSF-3 for a 138-unit residential cluster housing subdivision
- Special Exception 1828: Request for a Pre-School/Day Care Facility at 208 Palm Avenue, Nokomis
- Approval of July 1, 2021, meeting minutes
- Discussion and vote on the County Commission-accepted hearing format
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-16, which would rezone 43.74 acres on Albee Farm Road from OUE to RSF-3 for a 138-unit cluster subdivision. The vote was 5-0 with Chair Pember abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The commission also recommended approval of Special Exception Petition 1828 for a preschool/day care at Bay Point Church, and approved changes to the public hearing presentation order.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-16 (5-0, Pember abstained) for a 138-unit residential cluster subdivision on Albee Farm Road.
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition 1828 (6-0) for a pre-school/day care facility at Bay Point Church, 208 Palm Avenue, Nokomis.
- Approved the minutes of the July 1, 2021 meeting (6-0).
- Approved revising the public hearing order to allow applicant presentations before staff, with the Chair able to amend the order (6-0).
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PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and companion rezoning for a 9.2-acre property at 204 South Jackson Road, Venice, to change its future land use from low-density residential to major employment center and its zoning from open use estate to light industrial. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding incidental signs. The meeting includes public comment periods and routine items like approving minutes.
- Public hearing on UDC amendment for incidental signs (Article II, Section 124-212)
- Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment SA 2021-03: FLU change from LDR to MEC for 9.2 acres at 204 South Jackson Road, Venice
- Rezone Petition 21-13: change from OUE-1 to ILW (Industrial, Light Manufacturing and Warehousing) on 9.2 acres
- Two stipulations recommended by review agencies for the rezone
- Open to the public for comments on items not scheduled for public hearing
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of a Unified Development Code amendment clarifying incidental sign regulations, and approved a small area comprehensive plan amendment and companion rezone for a 9.2-acre property at 204 South Jackson Road, Venice, changing its future land use from Low Density Residential to Major Employment Center and zoning from Open Use Estate to Industrial Light Manufacturing and Warehousing. Both recommendations were approved unanimously (9-0) and will be transmitted to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. The commission also approved the minutes of the June 17, 2021 meeting.
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment – Incidental Signs (Article II, Section 124-212) to the Board of County Commissioners, 9-0.
- Authorized the Chair's signature on the Resolution transmitting Small Area CPA No. SA 2021-03 to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval, 9-0.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-13 (204 South Jackson Road, Venice) with two stipulations and favorable findings of fact, 9-0.
- Approved the Minutes of the June 17, 2021 meeting, 9-0.
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a commercial-to-employment center change, a special exception for outdoor recreation, a rezoning to unify residential parcels, and a plan amendment and rezoning for a residential development. The meeting also includes open public comment, approval of minutes, and commission reports.
- SA 2021-01 / Rezone 21-01 / Special Exception 1832: Redesignate property from COM to MEC, rezone from PCD/CN to PCD, and allow commercial use beyond limit in MEC.
- Special Exception 1831: Amend Special Exception 1726 to include outdoor recreation on ~281 acres.
- Rezone 21-12: Change RMH to RSF-3 on two parcels totaling 3.41 acres to create four parcels.
- SA 2021-02 / Rezone 21-06: Change land use from Light Office to Medium Density Residential (5-9 units/acre) for up to 48 units on 5.35 acres; rezone from OPI/PD to RMF-2/PUD.
The Sarasota County Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of a small area comprehensive plan amendment, rezone petition, and special exception for the Bee Ridge Park of Commerce property, allowing a change from commercial to major employment center and related zoning adjustments. It also recommended approval of a special exception for outdoor recreation at I-75 and University Parkway, a rezone to unify residential zoning near the City of Sarasota, and a plan amendment and rezone for a residential community near Desoto Road. All recommendations will go to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.
- Approved transmitting Small Area CPA SA 2021-01 to the Board with a recommendation for approval (8-0).
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-01 with one stipulation (8-0).
- Recommended approval of Special Exception 1832 with one stipulation (8-0).
- Recommended approval of Special Exception 1726 with 12 stipulations as amended (8-0).
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-12 with no stipulations (8-0).
- Approved transmitting Small Area CPA SA 2021-02 to the Board with a recommendation for approval (8-0).
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition 21-06 with two stipulations and one modification (8-0).
- Approved the minutes of the June 3, 2021 meeting (8-0).
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with an action agenda. The board will consider a neighborhood workshop waiver request and discuss rezone petition 21-11. Other items include approving minutes from May 20, 2021, and receiving commission reports.
- Neighborhood workshop waiver request
- Rezone petition 21-11 discussion
- Approval of May 20, 2021 minutes
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning petition for 3487 Clark Road, changing the property from OPI to CG, with one stipulation. It also recommended approval of a waiver allowing a neighborhood workshop outside the traditional timeframe for CPA 21-01 and related petitions, scheduling them for June 17, 2021. The commission approved the May 20, 2021 minutes and discussed the upcoming meeting schedule.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-11 for 3487 Clark Road (5-0)
- Recommended approval of neighborhood workshop waiver for CPA 21-01, Rezone 21-01, and Special Exception 1832 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 20, 2021 meeting (5-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions and a proposed Critical Area Plan and UDC text amendment, followed by discussion items including approval of minutes and commission reports. The meeting is open to the public with COVID-19 screening procedures in place.
- Rezone Petition 20-17: 3.12 acres at 9000 S. Tamiami Trail from CN to CG
- Rezone Petition 21-07: 10 acres at 9139 Delft Road from OUR to OUE
- CAP and UDC Text Amendment 83-01-SP-B: allow self-storage in OPI district of Bee Ridge Road/I-75 Sector Plan
- Approval of minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting
The Sarasota County Planning Commission held public hearings and recommended approval of two rezones and two related amendments. Rezone Petition No. 20-17 (9000 S. Tamiami Trail, CN to CG) was recommended with nine stipulations, and Rezone Petition No. 21-07 (9139 Delft Road, OUR to OUE) was recommended with no stipulations. The Commission also recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 83-01-SP-B and UDC Text Amendment No. 83-01-SP-B to allow self-storage in the OPI district of the Bee Ridge Road/I-75 Sector Plan. All votes were 9-0.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 20-17 (9000 S. Tamiami Trail, CN to CG) with nine stipulations (9-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-07 (9139 Delft Road, OUR to OUE) with no stipulations (9-0)
- Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 83-01-SP-B (allow self-storage in OPI district) (9-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC Text Amendment No. 83-01-SP-B (self-storage text amendment) (9-0)
- Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting (9-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on two major development projects. The first involves a comprehensive plan amendment for the Hi Hat Ranch Master Development Order, covering approximately 9,960 acres south of Fruitville Road. The second hearing addresses a rezone petition for the 'Quads' parcels at Palmer Boulevard and Apex Road. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and commission reports.
- Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 2019-D to change 1,258 acres from Hamlet to Village Land Use
- Public hearing for Hi Hat Ranch Master Development Order for a 9,960-acre mixed-use development
- Public hearing for Critical Area Plan Amendment No. 83-10-SP regarding the I-75/Fruitville Major Employment Center
- Public hearing for Rezone Petition No. 21-08 to change zoning from Open Use Rural to Government Use for 'Quads' parcels
The Sarasota County Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Hi Hat Ranch Master Development Order (MDO) and the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA No. 2019-D) to the Board of County Commissioners. The CPA would change the land use designation on about 1,258 acres from Hamlet to Village and move the Countryside Line east, while the MDO covers a mixed-use development on about 9,960 acres. The commission also recommended approval of a Critical Area Plan amendment and a rezone for the 'Quads' parcels near Palmer Boulevard and Apex Road, both by 7-0 votes. The meeting included public hearings and discussion on traffic, schools, and land use.
- Recommended approval of CPA No. 2019-D (Hi Hat Ranch) to BCC, 7-0
- Recommended approval of Hi Hat Ranch MDO, 7-0
- Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 83-10-SP (Quads parcels), 7-0
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 21-08 (Quads parcels) with no stipulations, 7-0
- Approved minutes of April 15, 2021 meeting, 7-0
VAB-Regular
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board will certify the 2020 real and tangible personal property assessment rolls, a step required before tax bills are issued. The board will also ratify and approve payments to special magistrates and private counsel, totaling approximately $185,000. Additionally, the board will consider authorizing advertisements to recruit 2021 special magistrates and review policies regarding attorney oversight of magistrate decisions.
- Certification of 2020 Real Property and Tangible Personal Property Assessment Rolls via Form DR-488
- Ratification of $36,002.09 in private counsel invoices
- Approval of $185,000 in special magistrate invoices, including $82,800.00 to Philicia Lloyd and $29,866.00 to John McQueen
- Authorization to advertise for 2021 Special Magistrates
- Review of VAB Attorney's policies on Special Magistrates' Recommended Decisions
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board denied Petition No. 2020-007 because the petitioner failed to pay required taxes, and adopted all other Special Magistrates' recommended decisions. The board also ratified and approved payments to the VAB attorney and special magistrates, authorized the chair's signature on assessment roll certifications, and approved advertising for new special magistrates.
- Adopted Special Magistrates' Recommended Decisions, excluding Petition No. 2020-007 (5-0)
- Denied Petition No. 2020-007 due to delinquent taxes (5-0)
- Ratified payment of $36,002.09 to VAB Attorney Sheryl Edwards (5-0)
- Ratified payments to Special Magistrates totaling $5,400 (5-0)
- Approved payments to Special Magistrates totaling $233,266 (5-0)
- Authorized Chair's signature on FDOR Form DR-488 for Real Property (5-0)
- Authorized Chair's signature on FDOR Form DR-488 for Tangible Personal Property (5-0)
- Authorized advertisement for Special Magistrates for 2021 season (5-0)