Sarasota County public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezone petitions for Lakewood Ranch Southeast, covering approximately 2,235 acres, to change zoning from Open Use Rural/Agriculture to Residential Single-Family Planned Unit Development. A separate public hearing will consider a special exception for a place of worship with daycare in the OUE-1 zone. The meeting also includes an open-to-the-public comment period and approval of previous minutes.
- Rezone Petition No. 23-21: 1,746.15 acres south of University Parkway and north of Fruitville Road from OUR/OUA to RSF-2/PUD
- Rezone Petition No. 24-08: 489.1 acres in same area from OUR to RSF-2/PUD
- Special Exception No. 1899: Good Shepherd LCS Daycare Facility – place of worship with daycare in OUE-1 zone
- Open to the Public: three-minute comment period for items not on public hearing agenda
- Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting
The Sarasota County Planning Commission held a public hearing for Special Exception Petition No. 1899, which would allow a place of worship with a day care facility in the OUE-1 zone district. The commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval, following staff's report, with three stipulations and favorable findings of fact. The public hearing was closed without objection before the vote.
- Closed public hearing for Special Exception Petition No. 1899 (without objection)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1899 with three stipulations (7-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will elect a chair, vice chair, and chair pro tem, then hold a public hearing on a special exception to expand an existing school and place of worship in the OUR zone district. A waiver request for a neighborhood workshop related to a cemetery petition is also on the agenda. Routine approvals include minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Election of 2023-2024 PC chair, vice chair, and chair pro tem
- Neighborhood Workshop waiver request for Special Exception No. 1893: All Saints Catholic Cemetery
- Public hearing on Special Exception No. 1904: Sarasota Charter School expansion in OUR zone district
- Approval of 2025 Planning Commission meeting schedule
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1904, allowing expansion of an existing school and place of worship in the Open Use Rural district, with two stipulations. The commission also recommended approval of a waiver for Special Exception Petition No. 1893, elected new officers, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, and approved prior minutes.
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1904 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of waiver for Special Exception Petition No. 1893 (8-0)
- Elected Colin Pember as Chair (8-0)
- Elected Adam Maio as Vice Chair (8-0)
- Elected Emmalee Legler as Chair Pro Tem (8-0)
- Approved 2025 PC meeting schedule on first and third Thursdays (8-0)
- Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (8-0)
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning and plan amendment petitions. DiPiazza Village proposes 64 multi-family units on 5 acres. Smith Properties seeks to rezone 49.13 acres on Raymond Road for 170 single-family homes. The Supervisor of Elections requests a rezoning of 3.88 acres for 80 parking spaces. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and commission reports.
- DiPiazza Village: Comprehensive plan amendment and rezone from LDR/OUE-1 to OFFMF/RMF-3/PUD for 64 multi-family units on 5 acres
- Supervisor of Elections: Critical area plan amendment and rezone from OPI to GU for 3.88 acres and 80 parking spaces
- Smith Properties: Rezone from OUR to RSF-2/PUD on 49.13 acres on Raymond Road for 170 single-family homes
- Public hearing process with testimony under oath required
- Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
The Sarasota County Planning Commission held public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone petition for approximately 5 acres, proposing to change the future land use from low-density residential to office/multi-family residential and rezone from open use estate to residential multi-family/planned unit development to allow 64 multi-family units. After discussions on well and aquifer impacts, city water pressure, permitting, and buffering, the commission closed the public hearings without objection. No final decision on the amendment or rezone was recorded in the minutes.
- Closed public hearings for CPA SA 2024-01 and Rezone Petition 24-12 without objection
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on updating the Unified Development Code and reviewing specific land-use petitions. Discussions include accessory dwelling units in rural districts and a rezoning request for the Fruitville Initiative Enclave.
- Unified Development Code Amendment No. 2024-7 to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in OUE/OUR districts
- Special Exception No. 1894 to extend operating hours for Lakewood Ranch Backyard Social
- Rezone Petition No. 23-35 to change one parcel from RE-2 to PED in the Fruitville Initiative Enclave
- Critical Area Plan Amendment No. 13-01-SP-2023 for the Fruitville Initiative Sub-Area G
- Rezone Petition No. 24-08 request to waive Neighborhood Workshop timing for Lakewood Ranch SE Project Area 3
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of a waiver to the Neighborhood Workshop requirement for proposed Rezone Petition No. 24-08, Lakewood Ranch SE Project Area 3. The motion carried 7-0. The commission also held a public hearing on UDC Amendment No. 2024-7 to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in Open Use Rural and Open Use Estate zoning districts, but no action was recorded in the minutes.
- Recommended approval of waiver request for Rezone Petition No. 24-08 (7-0)
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a rezone petition for a development in Nokomis. The body will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting.
- Rezone Petition No. 24-05: Proposed rezone of approximately 7 acres from RMF-2/PUD to RMF-2/PUD with amended stipulations for Village on the Trail, northeast of S.R. 681 and North Tamiami Trail
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 24-05, which would rezone about 7 acres in the Village on the Trail development in Nokomis from RMF-2/PUD to RMF-2/PUD with amended stipulations. The recommendation was made in accordance with staff's report and 29 stipulations, with a 7-0 vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 24-05 with 29 stipulations (7-0)
- Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (7-0)
VAB-Regular
The Value Adjustment Board is meeting to establish procedures and appointments for 2024 property value petition hearings. The board will discuss legal counsel, appoint special magistrates, and set the hearing schedule.
- Ratification of private counsel invoices totaling $21,162.39
- Appointment of 2024 Special Magistrates for petition appeals
- Ratification of the Resolution for adoption of Filing Fees for Petitions
- Ratification of amended 2023 Recommended Orders
- Establishment of 2024 petition hearing procedures and tentative schedule
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board held its organizational meeting and approved routine administrative items, including appointing private counsel, ratifying payment of $21,162.39, adopting local procedures, and appointing special magistrates for the 2024 petition process. The board also denied one special magistrate application and designated the VAB attorney to handle late-filed petitions. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved engagement letter appointing Sheryl Edwards as Private Counsel (5-0)
- Ratified payment of $21,162.39 to VAB Attorney Edwards (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 23, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Ratified amended 2023 Recommended Orders (5-0)
- Adopted Local Administrative Procedures (5-0)
- Ratified Resolution No. 2010-003 on filing fees (5-0)
- Appointed special magistrates for exempt, tangible personal property, and value petitions (5-0)
- Denied special magistrate application from James Huddleston (5-0)
VAB-Regular
The Value Adjustment Board meets to approve minutes from August 29, 2024, ratify $82,260.94 in invoices for private counsel and special magistrates, and certify the 2024 real property and tangible personal property assessment rolls. The board will also review the VAB attorney's report on special magistrates' recommended decisions and consider authorizing advertising for 2025 special magistrates.
- Ratify payment of $82,260.94 in invoices for Private Counsel and Special Magistrates
- Authorize Chair’s signature on DR-488 forms to certify 2024 Real Property and Tangible Personal Property Assessment Rolls
- Consider authorization to advertise for 2025 Special Magistrates
- Review of VAB Attorney's report on Special Magistrates' Recommended Decisions
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board approved the Special Magistrates' recommendations as amended, ratified $82,260.94 in payments to private counsel and special magistrates, and authorized the chair's signature on the 2024 real property and tangible personal property assessment roll certifications. The board also approved the August 29, 2024 minutes and authorized advertising for 2025 special magistrates. All actions were unanimous 5-0 votes.
- Approved minutes of August 29, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved VAB Special Magistrate's Recommendations as amended (5-0)
- Ratified payments to private counsel and special magistrates totaling $82,260.94 (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 2025 VAB season (5-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. One is a special exception for outdoor equipment storage on Global Court. The other is a three-part application for three single-story office buildings totaling 40,572 square feet at University and Shade, involving comprehensive plan, critical area plan, and rezone amendments. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a meeting schedule update.
- Special Exception No. 1897: outdoor equipment storage in PID zone district on 0.88 acres at north end of Global Court, Sarasota International Trade Center
- University and Shade: three single-story office buildings, 40,572 sq ft, with private park and stormwater pond
- Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment to redesignate 2.26 acres to Light Office (LTOFF)
- Critical Area Plan Amendment to add 2.26 acres to Light Office in University Parkway Corridor Plan West
- Rezone Petition to change 6.17 acres from OPI/PD and RE-1 to OPI/PD
The Planning Commission recommended the denial of a special exception for outdoor equipment storage and a series of comprehensive plan and rezoning amendments. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 1, 2024, meeting.
- Recommended denial of Special Exception Petition No. 1897 for outdoor equipment storage (6-1)
- Recommended denial of Small Area CPA No. SA 2022-04 (4-3)
- Recommended denial of CAP Amendment No. 92-01-SP-W (4-3)
- Recommended denial of Rezone Petition No. 22-13 (4-3)
- Approved August 1, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a proposed comprehensive plan amendment and rezone to allow commercial development on land currently designated moderate-density residential (North River Commercial Project), and a county-initiated code amendment to expedite residential permitting. The Commission will also consider a waiver of the neighborhood workshop timeline for the North River project. Other items include approval of June 20, 2024 minutes.
- Public hearing: Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment SA 2022-10 to change future land use from MODR (Moderate Density Residential) to Village II Commercial Center (COM) for North River Commercial Project.
- Public hearing: Rezone Petition 23-10 to change zoning from OUE-1 (Open Use Estate) to CG (Commercial General) for the same property.
- Public hearing: Unified Development Code Amendment 2024-6 to expedite residential permitting.
- Neighborhood Workshop waiver request for North River Commercial Project (SA 2022-10, Rezone 23-10).
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 20, 2024.
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of a waiver for a neighborhood workshop requirement, a UDC amendment for expedited residential permitting, and a small area comprehensive plan amendment and rezone for the North River Commercial Project. All recommendations were approved by 8-0 votes and will go to the Board of County Commissioners. The commission also approved the June 20, 2024 minutes.
- Recommended approval of waiver for Neighborhood Workshop requirement for SA 2022-10 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 2024-6 for expedited residential permitting (8-0)
- Authorized Chair's signature on resolution transmitting Small Area CPA SA-2022-10 with approval recommendation (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-10 with three stipulations and three modifications (8-0)
- Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting (8-0)
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The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five rezones and two comprehensive plan amendments. Key items include a proposal to rezone 9.4 acres near University Parkway for 122 multi-family units, a 46-home subdivision at Brown Lane, and a policy change allowing voluntary demolition and rebuilding of non-conforming multi-family buildings in Siesta Key.
- Rezone 9.4 acres near University Parkway for 122 multi-family units (CEM University) including Comprehensive Plan and Critical Area Plan amendments
- Rezone 10.24 acres at 5800 Brown Lane for 46 single-family homes
- Rezone 4.55 acres near Proctor Road for 14 single-family lots (O'Neil Rezone)
- Rezone 28.64 acres east of I-75 on Fruitville Road to Business Park
- County-initiated amendment to allow voluntary demolition and rebuilding of non-conforming multi-family buildings in Siesta Key Overlay District
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petitions 24-07, 24-06, and the combined CPA/CAP/Rezone 23-41, but denied Rezone 24-03 for 46 homes on Brown Lane. It also recommended denial of a Siesta Key Overlay District amendment and a related Comprehensive Plan policy. All actions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Recommended approval of Rezone 24-07 (14 units, Proctor/Tuscana) 7-0, Maio abstaining
- Denied Rezone 24-03 (46 homes, 5800 Brown Lane) 4-4 vote
- Recommended approval of Rezone 24-06 (Business Park, Fruitville Rd) 7-0, LaCivita abstaining
- Recommended approval of CPA SA-2023-10, CAP 92-01-SP-W-2023, and Rezone 23-41 (122 units, University Pkwy) 5-3
- Recommended denial of CPA 2022-D and UDC Amendment 55 (Siesta Key) 8-0
- Approved June 6, 2024 minutes 8-0
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Unified Development Code. These include changes to off-street parking regulations and right-of-way use permit review procedures. The commission will also consider a waiver request related to CEM University rezone petition No. 23-41.
- Public hearing for Unified Development Code Amendment No. 2024-4 (Right of Way)
- Public hearing for Unified Development Code Amendment No. 2024-5 (Parking)
- Waiver request for Neighborhood Workshop timing regarding CEM University rezone petition No. 23-41
- Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission recommended approval of two Unified Development Code amendments regarding right-of-way permits and off-street parking. The commission also approved a waiver for a neighborhood workshop requirement and the May 16 meeting minutes.
- Recommended approval of waiver request for Neighborhood Workshop (6-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 2024-4 regarding right-of-way use permits (6-0)
- Recommended approval of UDC Amendment No. 2024-5 regarding off-street parking regulations (5-1)
- Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
VAB-Regular
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board will consider ratifying payments for private counsel and special magistrates, approve new magistrate invoices, and discuss policies and procedures. The board will also authorize the chair to sign certification forms for the 2023 assessment rolls and consider advertising for 2024 special magistrates.
- Ratify private counsel invoices totaling $68,464.25
- Approve special magistrate invoices: Richard Bass $49,800, John McQueen $64,850, Lorraine Dube $21,650, David Loss $18,350, Robert Hicks $15,050, John Robinson $15,300, Lori Rutland $25,260, Edward Weinert $8,100
- Ratify prior special magistrate invoices: Lori Rutland $500, Laura Walker $900, Edward Weinert $500, Jose Wong $500
- Authorize chair's signature on DR-488 forms for 2023 real property and tangible personal property assessment rolls
- Consider authorization to advertise for 2024 special magistrates
The Board adopted most Special Magistrate recommended decisions for property value petitions and certified the 2023 real and tangible personal property assessment rolls. The Board also approved various payments to private counsel and Special Magistrates.
- Approved minutes from August 22 and September 21, 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted Special Magistrate Recommended Decisions, excluding Petition No. 2023-0765 (5-0)
- Denied Special Magistrate Recommendation on Petition No. 2023-0765 (5-0)
- Ratified $68,464.25 payment to Attorney Sheryl Edwards (5-0)
- Ratified payments to Special Magistrates Rutland, Walker, Weinert, and Wong (5-0)
- Approved payments to Special Magistrates Bass, Dube, Hicks, Loss, McQueen, Robinson, Rutland, and Weinert (5-0)
- Authorized Chair's signature on FDOR Form DR-488 for Real Property and Tangible Personal Property (5-0)
- Authorized advertisement for 2024 season Special Magistrates (5-0)
VAB-Regular
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board is holding an organizational meeting to prepare for upcoming property tax appeal hearings. The board will open to the public, request the Property Appraiser to produce relevant tax returns for review, and conduct other business. No specific appeals or decisions are on the agenda.
- Open to the Public
- Request Property Appraiser to produce relevant tax returns for review during forthcoming hearings
- Other Business
The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board continued its organizational meeting to discuss a request that the Property Appraiser produce relevant tax returns for review during VAB hearings. After discussion with the VAB attorney covering case law on confidential information, tangible personal property, a Florida Department of Revenue memo, an Attorney General advisory opinion, and Florida Statute 195, the minutes state no action was required by the VAB. No other business was presented, and the meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m.
- No action required by the VAB on requesting the Property Appraiser produce tax returns for hearings
- Other Business: no items presented
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including special exceptions for a church and off-site parking, several rezones for residential development, and two comprehensive plan amendments. The most consequential item is a proposal to rezone 9.4 acres for a 122-unit multi-family residential development near University Parkway. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its May 2, 2024 meeting.
- Special Exception No. 1889: Grace Fellowship Church — place of worship in OUE-1 zone
- Rezone 23-40: Williams — 2.27 acres OUE-1 to RE-2 for lot split and additional home
- Rezone 24-02: East Forest Lake — 0.689 acre RE-2 to RE-3 for lot split and additional home
- Rezone 23-37: Skye Ranch Phase 2 — VPD amendment east of Lorraine Road and south of State Road 72
- SA 2023-10 / Rezone 23-41: CEM University — 9.4 acres to RMF-3 for 122 residential units
The Sarasota County Planning Commission recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1889 for a place of worship, Rezone Petition No. 23-40 to split a lot and add a home, Rezone Petition No. 23-37 with 32 amended stipulations, and a combined small area plan amendment, rezone, and special exception for off-site parking. The Commission recommended denial of Rezone Petition No. 24-02, which sought to split a lot and add a single-family unit. It also recommended continuance to June 20, 2024, for three items related to a 9.4-acre parcel at University Parkway. All votes were 8-0.
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1889 for a place of worship in OUE-1 zoning (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-40 to change 2.27 acres from OUE-1 to RE-2 to split the lot and add a single-family unit (8-0)
- Recommended denial of Rezone Petition No. 24-02 to change 0.689 acre from RE-2 to RE-3 to split the lot and add a single-family unit (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-37 from VPD to VPD with 32 amended stipulations for property east of Lorraine Road and south of State Road 72 (8-0)
- Authorized the Chair's signature to transmit Small Area CPA No. SA 2023-07 to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-36 to change 0.73 acres from RSF-3 to RMF-2/PUD (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1882 to allow off-site parking for an adjoining commercial use in an RMF-2/PUD zone district (8-0)
- Recommended approval of continuances to June 20, 2024, for Small Area CPA No. SA 2023-10, CAP Amendment No. 92-01-SP-W-2023, and Rezone Petition No. 23-41 (each 8-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two Unified Development Code text amendments and three rezone petitions, including a proposed commercial rezone on Old Road and a barrier-island lot combination rule change. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 18 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.
- UDC Amendment 2024-1: allow combining nonconforming lots on barrier islands (privately initiated by Stephen Rees)
- UDC Amendment 2024-2: clarify transient accommodations as commercial use in PCD district (privately initiated by Charlie Bailey)
- Rezone 24-01 (Musilli Project): 0.44 acres from RSF-1 to RSF-1/RCTOD for commercial office with accessory dwelling unit
- Rezone 24-04 (Old Road Project): 6.55 acres from RSF-3 to CI for four commercial buildings totaling 40,000 sq ft
- Rezone 23-31 (Take 5 Osprey): 1.46 acres from CSC to CG for office and vehicle service building with three bays
The Sarasota County Planning Commission met on May 2, 2024, and voted on five public hearing items. A proposed UDC amendment on nonconforming barrier island lots failed 3-3, and a rezone for a Take 5 Oil Change-style vehicle service building also failed 3-3. The Commission recommended approval of UDC Amendment 2024-2 (6-0), Rezone Petition 24-01 (6-0), and Rezone Petition 24-04 (6-0), all to the Board of County Commissioners. The minutes of the April 18, 2024 meeting were approved 6-0.
- UDC Amendment 2024-1 (barrier island nonconforming lot recombination) recommended approval failed 3-3
- UDC Amendment 2024-2 (transient accommodations in PCD zone) recommended approval carried 6-0
- Rezone Petition 24-01 (0.44 acres RSF-1 to RSF-1/RCTOD) recommended approval carried 6-0
- Rezone Petition 24-04 (6.55 acres RSF-3 to CI) recommended approval carried 6-0
- Rezone Petition 23-31 (1.46 acres CSC to CG) recommended approval failed 3-3
- Approved minutes of April 18, 2024 meeting carried 6-0
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezones, special exceptions, and comprehensive plan amendments, including the large 3H Ranch development. The commission will also consider a neighborhood workshop waiver for a rezone petition and approve previous meeting minutes.
- 3H Ranch: Development of Critical Concern for ±2,727 acres, up to 6,576 residential units, 250,000 SF commercial, 120,000 SF office, rezone to VPD
- Rezone 23-32: 0.84 acres from RE-2 to RSF-3 to subdivide into three lots
- Special Exception 1888: Fruitville Charter School to add two classroom buildings
- Banyan Residence: Rezone 8.04 acres to RSF-4/PUD for 40-unit assisted living facility
- Bayside Church: Comprehensive plan amendment, rezone, and special exception for 5 acres
The Planning Commission recommended approval for the 3H Ranch Village Planned Development and several residential and commercial rezoning petitions. The commission recommended denial of a special exception for school building additions due to traffic concerns on Fruitville Road.
- Recommended approval of 3H Ranch DOCC and Rezone Petition No. 23-25 (6-0)
- Recommended denial of Special Exception Petition No. 1888 for school additions (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-42 for a 40-unit assisted living facility (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-32 to subdivide one parcel into three lots (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-38 and Special Exception Petition No. 1884 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-39 and Special Exception Petition No. 1886 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Small Area CPA No. 2023-08 and CAP Amendment No. 06-01-SP-2024 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Small Area CPA No. 2023-09 for two parcels (6-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a comprehensive plan amendment to reclassify county-owned property along Knights Trail Rd. from PCP to MGU, and a special exception request to allow outdoor recreation and special events at 232 and 200 West Dearborn Street in Englewood. The commission will also approve minutes from its March 7 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2023-B: Knights Trail GU — FLU Map change from PCP to MGU on county-owned property along Knights Trail Rd.
- Special Exception No. 1879: Market on Dearborn — outdoor recreation and special events in CG/MSOD district at 232 and 200 West Dearborn Street, Englewood
- Approval of March 7, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
- Open to the Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a land use map amendment on Knights Trail Road and a special exception for outdoor recreation in Englewood. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting.
- Recommended approval of CPA No. 2023-B to change land use to Major Government Use (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1879 for Market on Dearborn with one stipulation (9-0)
- Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
PC-Regular
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a major redevelopment proposal for Sarasota Square Mall that involves land use, zoning, and special exception changes. The commission will also consider two requests to waive neighborhood workshop time requirements and a special exception for outdoor rental equipment display. The agenda includes only one rezoning for a residential subdivision on Gocio Road.
- Sarasota Square Mall: Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 2023-06, Critical Area Plan Amendment, DRI Notice of Proposed Change No. 1, Rezone Petition No. 23-29, and Special Exception No. 1885 for redevelopment with commercial, office, residential, and entertainment uses
- Rezone Petition No. 23-33: 3640 Gocio Road, from RE-2 to RSF-3 to subdivide into 4 lots and build 3 single-family homes
- Special Exception No. 1883: Sunbelt Rental Project, outdoor display of rental equipment in Commercial Intensive zone
- Waiver of Neighborhood Workshop time for Tabernacle/Castro Property (rescheduled to April 18, 2024)
- Waiver of Neighborhood Workshop time for Special Exception No. 1879: Market on Dearborn
The Planning Commission recommended approval of five petitions tied to redeveloping the Sarasota Square Mall, including a future land use change, a critical area plan amendment, a development order change, a rezoning, and a special exception. All votes were 7-0. The commission also recommended approval of two waiver requests and two other petitions, and approved minutes from February 15, 2024.
- Recommended approval of waiver request for Small Area CPA No. 2023-09, Rezone Petition No. 23-39, and Special Exception Petition No. 1886 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of waiver request for Special Exception Petition No. 1879 to a date certain of March 21, 2024 (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1883 for outdoor display of rental equipment (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-33 to rezone 0.95 acre from RE-2 to RSF-3 (7-0)
- Authorized Chair's signature on resolution transmitting Small Area CPA Amendment No. 2023-06 to the Board of County Commissioners with recommendation of approval (7-0)
- Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 84-02-SP-23 with five conditions (7-0)
- Recommended approval of NOPC to the Sarasota Square DRI with seven Development Order Conditions (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-29 with eight stipulations (7-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezones and special exceptions, including a large Nokomis hospitality project, two telecommunication towers, a fire station rezone, and a hotel rezone on Siesta Key. The commission will also consider a waiver request for a neighborhood workshop related to a comprehensive plan amendment. Public comment is invited.
- Rezone 5.01 acres at 3176 E. Venice Ave for Fire Station #27 from OUE-1 to Government Use
- Special exception for a telecom tower over 85 ft at Lakewood Ranch Waterside (LWR Milestone/Waterside Towers)
- Rezone 0.77 acres at 1800 Stickney Point Rd from RMF-4 to BRR/PD (Siesta Key Palms hotel)
- Nokomis Hospitality: 11.12-acre plan amendment, rezone, and 65-ft height exception at Twin Laurel Blvd & Laurel Rd
- Special exception for FPL Venice East Communication Tower over 35 ft at 5503 S. Tamiami Trail
The Planning Commission recommended approval for four rezone petitions, two special exceptions for telecommunication towers, and several comprehensive plan amendments. Most items passed unanimously, though one cell tower petition was approved with a 4-2 vote.
- Recommended approval of waiver request for CPA No. 2023-B (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-15 for 3176 East Venice Avenue (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1881 for tower at Lakewood Ranch Waterside (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-28 for 1800 Stickney Point Road (6-0)
- Recommended approval of CPA No. SA 2023-04, CAP Amendment No. 86-01-SP-2023, Rezone Petition No. 23-24, and Special Exception No. 1877 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1880 for tower at 5503 South Tamiami Trail (4-2)
- Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on several land-use proposals, including a major mixed-use project, a rezoning for a residential development, and a special exception for a golf course expansion. They will also consider waivers for neighborhood workshop requirements on three other projects. The meeting includes time for public comment on items not scheduled for a hearing.
- Public hearing on CPA 2023-A, DOCC, and Rezone 23-22 for Midtown SRQ: 113.81 acres at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, changing land use to High Density Residential and rezoning to RMF-3/PUD for mixed-use development.
- Public hearing on Rezone 23-17 for Sacramento Subdivision: 14.6 acres at 5058 Sacramento, Sarasota, from OUE-2 to RSF-3/PUD for a 65-unit residential PUD.
- Public hearing on Special Exception 1887 for Heritage Oaks: allow golf course and expand non-residential square footage from 53,237 to 80,000 sq ft in RSF-1 district.
- Waiver requests for neighborhood workshops on Nokomis Hospitality (CPA 2023-04, Rezone 23-24, Special Exception 1877), Venice East Communication Tower (Special Exception 1880), and Tabernacle/Castro Property (CPA 2023-09, Rezone 23-39, Special Exception 1886).
- Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024 meeting.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, a Development of Critical Concern master plan, and a rezoning for the 113.81-acre Midtown SRQ property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, all by 8-0 votes. A separate rezoning for a 65-unit development at 5058 Sacramento failed twice on 4-4 votes, so it will go to the County Commission with no recommendation. The Commission also recommended approval of a golf course expansion and three neighborhood workshop waivers, and approved minutes from January 4, 2024.
- Recommended approval of waiver for CPA No. 2023-04 and Rezone Petition No. 23-24 to February 1, 2024 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of waiver for Special Exception Petition No. 1880 to February 1, 2024 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of waiver for CPA No. 2023-09 and Rezone Petition No. 23-39 to March 7, 2024 (8-0)
- Authorized Chair's signature to transmit CPA No. 2023-A (Midtown SRQ) to County Commission with recommendation of approval (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Midtown SRQ DOCC, Master Development Plan and Development Order (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-22 (Midtown SRQ) with six stipulations, six modifications, and favorable findings of fact (8-0)
- Recommended denial of Rezone Petition No. 23-17 (5058 Sacramento) failed 4-4
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-17 with three stipulations and a 35-foot height cap failed 4-4
PC-Regular
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Buchan's Bayside Project, including a Critical Area Plan amendment, a rezoning of about 2.47 acres in Englewood, and a special exception for freestanding residential buildings and valet parking. They will also consider a request to waive the neighborhood workshop requirement for the Midtown SRQ Development of Critical Concern and Rezone Petition. The agenda includes open public comment, minutes approval, and commission reports.
- Waiver request for neighborhood workshop for Midtown SRQ Development (Comp Plan Amendment 2023-A, Rezone 23-22)
- Critical Area Plan Amendment 95-01-SP-2023 to change land use from Commercial to Central Business on 0.43 acres south of Dearborn Street, Englewood
- Rezone Petition 23-02: 2.47 acres south of Dearborn Street from CN, RSF-3, RSF-3/RCTOD to CG/MSOD
- Special Exception 1868: allow freestanding residential buildings on 2.47 acres and valet parking on 0.42 acres north of Cocoanut Ave
- Approval of December 7, 2023 minutes
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a land use change, rezoning, and special exception for properties south of Dearborn Street in Englewood. The commission also approved a waiver request for the Midtown Sarasota Development.
- Recommended approval of waiver request for CPA No. 2023-A and Rezone Petition No. 23-22 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 95-01-SP-2023 (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-02 with five stipulations (8-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1868 with one stipulation (8-0)
- Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)