Sarasota County public meetings in 2024

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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