Sarasota County public meetings in 2023

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning petition and six Unified Development Code amendments related to transportation, stormwater, and other provisions. They will also install a new commissioner, reappoint two commissioners, and elect officers for 2023-2024.

• Rezone Petition No. 23-34: 1.55 acres south of Clark Road and west of McIntosh Road from PID to ILW for vehicle sales
• UDC Amendment No. 2023-3: Subdivision and site development plan provisions
• UDC Amendment No. 2023-4: Stormwater management and transportation regulations
• UDC Amendment No. 2023-5: Right-of-way use permit procedure
• UDC Amendment No. 2023-14: Standard documents and forms

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special exception petitions: one for an outdoor display in an Industrial zone and another for a place of worship and rural retreat in rural zones. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and commission reports.

• Special Exception Petition No. 1876: Aspire Poly Outdoor Display (outdoor display in Industrial zone)
• Special Exception Petition No. 1870: Freedom Ranch III (place of worship and rural retreat in OUR and OUE-1 zones)
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2023 meeting

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two land-use requests: a special exception for an outdoor pickleball club in a commercial zone, and a rezoning of about 10.2 acres in Englewood to allow single-family homes. The commission will also approve minutes from its October 5 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Special Exception Petition No. 1878: The Pickleball Club at Jacaranda Junction, outdoor recreation in CG zone, north of Crestview Boulevard and east of Times Circle
• Rezone Petition No. 23-20: The Serenity, 10.2 acres north of Keyway Road and east of State Road 776, Englewood, from OUE-1 to RSF-1 for single-family residences
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting
• Open to the public for comments on items not scheduled for public hearing

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to allow vehicle sales at 2650 Stickney Point Road and another to build a self-storage facility at 1797 Englewood Road. The commission will also appoint a member to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and select officers for 2024-2025.

• Rezone 0.57 acres at 2650 Stickney Point Road from CG to GI for vehicle sales
• Rezone 3.09 acres at 1797 Englewood Road to OPI for a 120,975 sq ft self-storage facility
• Appointment of one individual to a three-year term on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Selection of 2024-2025 Planning Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Chair Pro Tem
• Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes

VAB-Regular

The Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board holds its organizational meeting to set up the 2023 property tax petition appeal process. Members will ratify a $31,350 invoice for private counsel, approve minutes, appoint special magistrates, and adopt hearing procedures and filing fees. The agenda is largely procedural, covering legal requirements and administrative roles.

• Ratify payment of $31,350.00 invoice for Private Counsel
• Consider Appointment/Engagement Letter for Private Counsel
• Approve minutes of May 11, 2023 meeting
• Appoint 2023 Special Magistrates and approve Letter of Understanding
• Ratify Resolution for adoption of Filing Fees for Petitions

The Value Adjustment Board held its organizational meeting to establish procedures and appointments for the 2023 tax season. The board approved its legal counsel, hearing procedures, and a list of special magistrates to hear various petition types.

• Appointed Attorney Sheryl Edwards as Private Counsel (4-0)
• Ratified $31,350.00 payment to Attorney Edwards (4-0)
• Approved 2023 VAB Hearing Procedures (4-0)
• Adopted Local Administrative Procedures (4-0)
• Ratified Resolution No. 2010-003 for $15.00 filing fee (4-0)
• Nominated Special Magistrates for Exempt, Tangible Personal Property, and Value Petitions (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Special Magistrate Letter of Understanding (4-0)
• Designated Attorney Edwards to determine 'Good Cause' for late-filed petitions (4-0)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use petitions: two rezones for county facilities, a special exception for outdoor recreation at Lifetime Fitness, and a special exception to exceed commercial limits in a business center. The commission will also approve minutes from its August 3 meeting and hear public comments on non-hearing items.

• Rezone 23-23: 6.58 acres west of Apex Road and north of Palmer Boulevard from OUR to GU for a county One Stop Center
• Rezone 23-26: 136.67 acres at 1300 South River Road, Englewood, to GU for future park improvements
• Special Exception 1862: outdoor recreation in PCD district south of Professional Parkway and east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
• Special Exception 1872: exceed 10% commercial limit on 2.6-acre Lot 7 of Sarasota County Interstate Business Center
• Approve minutes of August 3, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two county-initiated rezones and two special exception petitions. The board also approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-23 for 6.58 acres for a One Stop Building (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-26 for 136.67 acres for future park improvements (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1862 for outdoor recreation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1872 to allow commercial use up to 26.6% (7-0)
• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: a medical office expansion in Englewood, a 95-unit affordable housing development in Venice, and a 50-acre residential project near East Venice Avenue. It will also consider waiving a neighborhood workshop requirement for a county facility and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Rezone 1.54 acres at 699 South Indiana Ave, Englewood, from RSF-3 to OPI for a 3,400 sq ft medical office addition (Paradise Dermatology)
• Rezone 7.45 acres at 2875 East Venice Ave, Venice, from OUE-1 to RMF-3/PUD for a 95-unit affordable housing development (Loveland Village)
• Rezone 50.23 acres at SE corner of East Venice Ave and Fellsmere Rd from OPI/PD to RMF-2/PUD (Sabal Palm)
• Waiver request to skip neighborhood workshop for Rezone Petition No. 23-23 (PDS Facility One Stop Center)
• Approve minutes from July 20, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three rezoning requests, including a medical office expansion in Englewood and affordable housing in Venice. The commission also approved a waiver for a neighborhood workshop and the minutes from the July 20 meeting.

• Recommended approval of waiver for Neighborhood Workshop for Rezone Petition No. 23-23 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Small Area CPA No. SA-2023-01 for 1.54 acres in Englewood (7-0)
• Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 01-01-SP-2023 for 1.54 acres in Englewood (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-14 for medical office addition at 699 South Indiana Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Small Area CPA No. SA-2022-17 for 7.45 acres in Venice (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-54 for 95-unit affordable housing at 2875 East Venice Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-07 for 50.23 acres at East Venice Avenue and Fellsmere Road (7-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezones and special exceptions, including the large UTC Southside project, the Siesta Promenade amendment, and a private school in the OUR zone. It will also vote on a new Vice Chair and consider waivers for neighborhood workshop requirements on two petitions.

• Rezone 4.77 acres at 4101 & 4103 School Ave from RSF-2 to RSF-3/PUD (Bath & Racquet)
• Rezone 6.9 acres east of Honore Ave/north of Blue Water Blvd from OUE-1 to RSF-2
• UTC Southside: CPA, NOPC, rezone ~142 acres to CG, and special exception for special events
• Special Exception for Mangrove School of Sarasota (K-8, max 150 students) at Palmer Blvd & Center Rd
• Siesta Promenade: CPA, CAP amendment, and rezone of 0.78 acres at Glencoe Ave & Tamiami Trail

The Planning Commission recommended approval for multiple rezone petitions and special exceptions, including a new private school. The commission also appointed new leadership roles and approved several waiver requests for neighborhood workshops.

• Appointed Pike as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Appointed Carter as Chair Pro Tem (6-0)
• Recommended approval of waiver request for Special Exception Petition No. 1862 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-51 for 4101 and 4103 School Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-18 for property east of Honore Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CPA No. SA-2022-14, NOPC for Sarasota Interstate Park of Commerce DRI, Rezone Petition No. 22-43, and Special Exception Petition No. 1858 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1866 for a private school at Palmer Boulevard and Center Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CPA No. SA-2022-02, CAP Amendment No. 16-01-SP-2022, and Rezone Petition No. 22-09 (5-1)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and special exception petitions, including a major mixed-use development with 1,000 multi-family units at Cattlemen Road, a self-storage facility in Venice, and multiple residential and industrial projects. The commission will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings. All items are under public hearing, with testimony required under oath.

• Rezone 2.22 acres at 385 Commercial Court, Venice, for a 100,000 sq ft self-storage building and 55-ft height exception
• Rezone ±46.5 acres at 100 Cattlemen Rd. to Planned Economic Development for 1,000 multi-family units with retail/office
• Rezone 115.38 acres south of East Venice Ave. to RSF-4/PUD for 565 residential units
• Rezone 15.04 acres north of S. River Road to ILW for industrial trailer displays and warehouse
• Rezone 31.7 acres near Artistry Place and 450 acres near Fruitville Road with amended stipulations

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several rezoning petitions, including a 1,000-unit mixed-use development and a 565-unit residential project. The board also recommended approval for a self-storage facility and industrial trailer displays. All recommendations were passed via majority or unanimous vote.

• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-06 for a 100,000 sq-ft self-storage building (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1869 for a 55-foot building height (5-1)
• Recommended approval of CPA No. SA-2022-13 and Rezone Petition No. 22-41 for 1,000 multi-family units at 100 Cattlemen Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-49 for 565 residential units south of East Venice Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-09 for industrial trailer displays and warehouse buildings (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-46 for property north of Artistry Place (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-08 for 450 acres north of Fruitville Road (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 8 and June 15, 2023 (7-0)

PC-Regular

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a special exception to allow a school on 41.22 acres at 8000 Bee Ridge Road. The commission also approved three waiver requests for rezone petition neighborhood workshop extensions.

• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1874 for a school at 8000 Bee Ridge Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of waiver request for Rezone Petition No. 23-07 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of waiver request for Rezone Petition No. 22-46 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of waiver request for Rezone Petition No. 23-08 (5-0)
• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

PC-Regular

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-05 to allow 300 multi-family apartments on 16.23 acres in Englewood. The recommendation includes three proffered stipulations and two staff-recommended stipulations.

• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-05 (6-2)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: a 438.7-acre project west of S. River Road in Englewood and a 32-acre mixed-use development in Nokomis. It will also consider a waiver request for a neighborhood workshop on a separate rezoning petition. The meeting includes time for public comment on non-hearing items and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone Petition 22-50: Esplanade at Myakka Pines, ±438.7 acres west of S. River Road and south of S. Tamiami Trail, Englewood, from SAPD to SAPD with amended stipulations
• Twin Laurel project: CPA SA-2022-16, CAP 86-01-SP-2022, Rezone 22-52, Special Exception 1873 — 32 acres east of Honore Avenue and north of Laurel Road, Nokomis, for mixed-use with multifamily, assisted living, hotel, commercial, self-storage, office
• Neighborhood workshop waiver request for Rezone Petition 22-49 (Sweet Water Lakes of Venice Project)
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker) for items not on a public hearing
• Approval of May 18, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a 32-acre mixed-use development in Nokomis including residential, hotel, and commercial uses. The board also recommended approval for a rezone of 438.7 acres in Englewood and a waiver request for a neighborhood workshop.

• Recommended approval of waiver request for Rezone Petition No. 22-49 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-50 for ±438.7 acres in Englewood (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Small Area CPA No. SA-2022-16 for 32 acres in Nokomis (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 86-01-SP-2022 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-52 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1873 for transient accommodations (6-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on seven rezoning and special exception petitions, including proposals for Spanish Point, Grand Park, Stickney Point Road, Fruitville Road, Coash Road, Nokomis Plaza, and Twin Laurel. The commission will also take public comments, approve minutes from the May 4 meeting, and hear commission reports.

• Rezone 22-45/Special Exception 1861 Spanish Point: amend CM/PD and CG stipulations for transient accommodations
• Rezone 23-04 Grand Park: rezone ~533 acres east of I-75 and west of Ibis Street from VPD to amended VPD
• Rezone 22-53 2481 Stickney Point Road: rezone 2.21 acres from RSF-3 to CG for office and garage buildings
• Rezone 23-11 Fruitville Business Center BP Project: rezone 12.46 acres at 7910/7952 Fruitville Road to BP for ~108,000 sq ft light industrial/flex space
• Rezone 23-12 Nokomis Plaza: rezone 6.88 acres east of Village Drive to allow car wash

The Planning Commission recommended denying a rezone and special exception for a two-building hotel due to traffic and safety concerns. The commission recommended approval for several other rezoning petitions for residential, office, and industrial uses.

• Recommended denial of Rezone Petition No. 22-45 for a hotel and commercial building (5-3)
• Recommended denial of Special Exception Petition No. 1861 for transient accommodations (5-3)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-04 for 533 acres east of I-75 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-53 to OPI for an office and garage building (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-11 for light industrial flex office space (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-01 for seven single-family residential lots (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 23-12 for a car wash in Nokomis (8-0)
• Approved minutes from April 6 and May 4, 2023 (8-0)

VAB-Regular

The Board adopted all recommended decisions from Special Magistrates, including an exempt petition. It also ratified and approved various payments to legal counsel and Special Magistrates and authorized certifications for 2022 assessment rolls.

• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted all Special Magistrate Recommended Decisions, including Petition No. E2022-001 (5-0)
• Ratified $39,765.79 payment to Attorney Sheryl Edwards (5-0)
• Ratified payments to 8 Special Magistrates totaling $51,000 (5-0)
• Approved payments to 6 Special Magistrates totaling $143,300 (5-0)
• Authorized Chair signature on FDOR Form DR-488 for Real Property (5-0)
• Authorized Chair signature on FDOR Form DR-488 for Tangible Personal Property (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement for 2023 VAB season Special Magistrates (5-0)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions in Englewood: one to modify the approved layout of the Esplanade at Myakka Pines development, and another to rezone land for a 300-unit apartment complex. The commission will also install a new member, hear public comments, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Rezone Petition 22-50: Esplanade at Myakka Pines, ±438.7 acres west of S. River Road and south of S. Tamiami Trail, from SAPD to SAPD with amended stipulations
• Rezone Petition 23-05: Prose Englewood, 16.23 acres east of State Road 776, from OUE-1 to RMF-3 for 300 multi-family apartments
• Installation of new Planning Commission member Emmalee Legler
• Open to the public for comments on non-hearing items (3-minute limit)
• Approval of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The minutes for the May 4, 2023 regular meeting of the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners are procedural only, with no recorded decisions, approvals, or discussions. The document consists solely of a header and a blank approval section.

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Special Exception Petition No. 1867, which would allow an elementary, middle, or high school in the OUE-2 zone district at 7950 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The meeting also includes approval of the March 16, 2023 minutes, commission reports, and a schedule of future meetings. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on Special Exception Petition No. 1867 for Roots Nature and Leadership Academy at 7950 S. Tamiami Trail
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 16, 2023
• Open to the public for comments on non-hearing items (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Future meetings scheduled for May 4 and May 18, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a special exception petition to allow a school in an Open Use Estate zone. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1 867 for a school at 7950 South Tamiami Trail (7-0)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

PC-Regular

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning petition to allow construction of a new K-8 public school. The petition seeks to change the land use from Open Use, Rural (OUR) to Government Use (GU) for the Sarasota County School Board. The meeting also includes time for public comments on non-hearing items, approval of previous minutes, and commission reports.

• Rezone Petition No. 22-42: Rezone from OUR to GU for a new K-8 school at Clark & Lorraine
• Public hearing with testimony under oath
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting
• Open to the Public for comments on non-hearing items (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-42 to allow for a new K-8 grade public school. The recommendation included five stipulations and favorable findings of fact. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-42 from OUR to GU for a K-8 public school (6-0)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

PC-Regular - meeting cancelled

The March 2, 2023 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. The agenda had included a public hearing on a rezone petition to allow a new K-8 public school, but no action was taken due to the cancellation.

• Rezone Petition No. 22-42: Sarasota County School Board seeks rezone from Open Use Rural to Government Use for a new K-8 school at Clark & Lorraine
• Public hearing on the rezone petition was scheduled but not held due to cancellation
• Approval of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes was on the agenda but not acted upon

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception and rezoning petitions, including a large mixed-use development at 7914 Tamiami Trail. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments on non-hearing items.

• Rezone Petition No. 22-33: 31.58 acres at 7914 Tamiami Trail from CG and RMF-3/PUD to RMF-3/PUD for 325 apartments and 57 townhomes
• Special Exception No. 1859: Day care facility at 3059 Gypsy Road in RSF-3 zone
• Special Exception No. 1863: Day care facility at St. James United Methodist Church in OUE-2 zone
• Approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission recommended approval for a rezoning petition to develop 325 apartments and 57 townhomes. It also recommended approval for a church and daycare facility, while recommending denial for a home-based daycare.

• Recommended denial of Special Exception Petition No. 1859 for a home-based day care facility (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception Petition No. 1863 for a Place of Worship and Day Care Facility (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-33 for 325 apartments and 57 townhomes at 7914 Tamiami Trail (7-0)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

PC-Regular

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major development proposals. The first is a request to rezone 25.9 acres in Palmer Ranch for a 99-unit residential development. The second is a larger mixed-use project at North River Marketplace, including a comprehensive plan amendment, a critical area plan, and a rezone for 51.52 acres to allow 285 apartments and 110,000 square feet of commercial space. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and commission reports.

• Rezone 25.9 acres east of Bay Street and Honore Avenue, west of I-75, from OUE-1 to RSF-3/PUD for 99 single-family homes (Rezone 22-31)
• Incremental Development Approval for 25.9-acre Parcel 9F as Increment XXX within Palmer Ranch DRI
• CPA SA-2022-E: change FLUM for 51.52 acres at East Venice Avenue and River Road from MODR to Village II Commercial Center
• Critical Area Plan 21-01-SP: establish 192-acre North River Marketplace CAP for mixed-use
• Rezone 22-25: change 51.52 acres from OUE-1 to CG for 285-unit apartment complex and 110,000 sq ft commercial/office

The Commission recommended approval for a 99-unit residential development in Palmer Ranch and a mixed-use project in Venice. The mixed-use project includes a 285-unit apartment complex and 110,000 square feet of commercial space.

• Recommended approval of AIDA for 25.9-acre Parcel 9F in Palmer Ranch DRI (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-31 for 99-unit residential development (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CPA No. 2022-E for North River Marketplace (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CAP Amendment No. 21-01-SP for North River Marketplace (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Petition No. 22-25 for 285-unit apartments and commercial space (6-0)
• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)