Chairman Michael Shelton, Vice Chairman Shawn Fulker, Members Robert Lindsay; Jennifer Wilson; Robert Fletcher

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1 CITY OF SARASOTA Planning and Redevelopment Department MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY Note: The City s Website address is sarasotagov.com. Select Watch Live and Archived Videos from the Main Web Page to view agendas, videos of meetings, and minutes. Planning Board Members Present: City Staff Present: Chairman Michael Shelton, Vice Chairman Shawn Fulker, Members Robert Lindsay; Jennifer Wilson; Robert Fletcher Michael Taylor, Deputy Director of Planning; Michael Connolly, Assistant City Attorney; Tim Litchet, Director Building, Zoning, Code Compliance; Thomas Larrabee, Senior Planner Lori Rivers, Manager Records Retention; Linda Strange, Admin. Coordinator I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Deputy Director of Planning Taylor (as acting Secretary to the Board) called the roll. II. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY There were no changes to the order of the day. III. LAND USE ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued from the 2/13/08 Meeting Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings 1. PAYNE PARK [2050 ADAMS LANE]: Site Plan application 08-SP-04 and Major Conditional Use application 08-CU-02 are requests to allow the City to utilize a portion of Payne Park by leasing some space to private vendors to be under a City contract. The contracts would designate hours of operation, signage, types of sale items [such as alcoholic beverages, etc.] and provide the ability to terminate a contract if services were not satisfactory. The park is zoned Governmental [G]. [Thomas Larrabee, Senior Planner]. Patrick Calhoon, Facilities Manager for the City of Sarasota, and Susan Martin, Recreations Sports Manager for the City of Sarasota, presented details of the proposed concession. The purpose of the conditional use application is to include a food and beverage café area next to the skate park at Payne Park. They anticipate this will have a positive effect on the finances for Payne Park and enhance enjoyment of the Park. Mr. Calhoon noted the receipt of a negative [from Katherine Rodgers, 1874 Laure Street] concerning alcohol sales at the café, and he explained the proposed intention and

2 Page 2 of 7 restrictions and stated there was extensive discussion of this at the neighborhood meeting. Ms. Martin added further information about neighborhood discussions. Thomas Larrabee, Senior Planner, presented details of the proposed conditional use and site plan. He noted that because this is Governmental [G] zoned property and the City would like to lease space to a private entity, a major conditional use is necessary. All the activities of a future concession stand will be confined to a 0.17-acre site within the Park. He displayed a map and indicated the location of the subject site and stated Staff recommends approval of the petitions. There were no citizens who wished to speak and Chairman Shelton closed the public hearing. MOTION by PBM Fletcher and second by PBM Lindsay to find proposed Site Plan 08- SP-04 and Conditional Use 08-CU-02 consistent with the Sarasota City Plan (1998); and find the standards for review set forth in Zoning Code Section IV-506 and Section VI- 906 have been satisfied; and recommend approval to the City Commission, subject to the following condition: 1. The hours of operation will be Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to midnight. DISCUSSION Planning Board Members discussed alcohol sales and hours of operation. VOTE: Lindsay, yes; Fletcher, yes; Wilson, yes; Fulker, yes; Shelton, yes. The motion to find proposed Site Plan 08-SP-04 and Conditional Use 08-CU-02 consistent with the Sarasota City Plan (1998); and find the standards for review set forth in Zoning Code Section IV-506 and Section VI-906 have been satisfied; and recommend approval to the City Commission, subject to the one condition above, carried unanimously 5-0. ============= IV. LAND USE ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC HEARINGS Non Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings 1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS: City-initiated application 08-ZTA-01 contains 15 of 29 zoning text amendments that have been authorized by the City Commission. The application consists of the following amendments: Attainable Housing Definition Attainable Housing Density on two or more lots Conflicts of Interest pertaining to city Boards and Committees Site Plan Expiration or Revocation of Approval

3 Page 3 of 7 Golden Gate Point Development Standards Boat Sales, Storage and Repair North Trail Height Commercial Parking Downtown Parking Standards for Age Restricted [Senior] Housing Parking Errata Amendments Standards for Bicycle Parking Alternative Parking Plans for Downtown Zone Districts Dimensional Standards for Parking Measuring Separation Requirements for Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs Separation Requirements for Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs [Mike Taylor, Deputy Director-Planning & Redevelopment] Deputy Director Taylor provided a brief summary of each of the 15 text amendments and a review of the approval process. The following citizens spoke regarding the proposed amendments. Attorney Michael Furen, representing Irish American Management Services, stated opposition to the proposed amendment for extension of site plan approval. He noted that the current procedure has been in place for years, works well, and he hopes it remains in place as is. Bruce Franklin, ADP Group, displayed plans for the Sarasota Bayside Project. He stated opposition to the proposed amendments for extension of site plan approval as it could represent millions of dollars and years of work lost. He said the amendment is a fundamental disincentive to developers who would be subject to the will of the City Manager to grant from a 1 month to 2 year extension. He believes there is no need for a change. Attorney Michael Furen, representing Horse Feathers Grille & Lounge, discussed the two amendments regarding the measurement of spacing between bars and the proposed exemption area which would eliminate separation requirements. He prefers the direct line of walking from the premises in question to the other bar, school, or church rather than taking a measurement from property line to property line. He urges approval of the exemption area for spacing between bars and/or taverns but without the trial basis/repeal stipulation. Bruce Franklin spoke regarding age restricted parking and urged favorable consideration and suggested the 1.5 spaces per unit alternative. Attorney Craig Colburn, of the Kirk Pinkerton law firm, spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Partnership. He expressed opposition to the conflict of interest amendment stating the restrictions are over broad and would tend to exclude some of Sarasota s best and brightest from serving on Boards. He expressed opposition to the amendment for extension of site plan

4 Page 4 of 7 approval citing expense and time involved in the process. He also recommended approval for the amendment pertaining to attainable housing and increased density when combining 2 or more lots separated by a R-O-W. He recommends that RMF zoned property in areas such as the Rosemary District be permitted to allow parking for commercial uses. The amendment regarding North Trail Height is supported by the Chambers. He stated support for Commercial Parking Standards in the Downtown and for Parking Standards for Age Restricted Housing. Mr. Colburn stated support for the Bicycle Standards amendment and suggested that bicycle parking should be permitted in the habitable space requirement along primary streets. Regarding the Alternative Parking Plans for Downtown zone districts, he suggested allowing shared parking within a reasonable distance, not just on adjacent or same property, and said that the shared parking analysis proposed in the amendment should be just that, an analysis, not a parking study. He also suggested the amendment regarding payment in-lieu of parking [earlier married to an increase in parking standards] in three downtown zone districts is a potential slippery slope in terms of managing it. He urges a realistic amendment regarding separation requirements for bars/taverns. Mr. Colburn stated the proposed amendment for an exemption area for distance restrictions of bar/taverns is something Downtown Partnership has been looking at for years and suggested an extension to other appropriate areas. Brent Parker, representing the Golden Gate Point Association, stated their full support of the amendment regarding Golden Date Point Development Standards. Chris Gallagher, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the amendment for Dimensional Parking Standards. He has talked with City Engineering staff regarding this issue, and stated that spaces should always be a 8.5 ft. minimum. He suggests that a 30, 60, or 90 degree angles for parking are not necessarily the best; a 57 degree or 75 degree parking angle may work better depending on the circumstance. He advised that backing into angled parking and pulling forward to vacate the space is a method used around the country today. He indicated engineers have studied this, and it is a safer way to park. Gretchen Serrie, representing the IBSSA neighborhood as well as speaking as a private citizen, indicated support for the North Trail Height amendment but asked for adequate protection for RSF-2 and RSF-3 properties abutting the North Trail properties. IBSSA has voted in support of Option #1 with two caveats (1) appeals to the City Commission [of Planning Board s decision] should be heard by 3-2 vote not by super majority vote of the Commission; and (2) a 10-foot front setback rather than the proposed 5-ft front setback. She also stated this amendment may not be enough to correct the long existing problems in the area. Lee DeLieto, Jr., is representing the Downtown Partnership and Michael Saunders & Co., and spoke in support of the North Trail Height amendment, whether it be Option #1 or #2, and indicated common sense should come into play. Regarding

5 Page 5 of 7 the amendments for bars/taverns, he spoke in agreement for measuring from tenant space rather than property line and in support of the exemption area for bars/taverns. Additionally, he stated the Downtown Partnership requested an extension of the area to create a nighttime entertainment area within the downtown core or perhaps to include the Rosemary District and other districts surrounding the core. Tracey Wagner, VP of Finance at the Ringling College, spoke in support of Option #1 of the North Trail Height amendment and hopes the amendment will work to stimulate development for the business community while demonstrating sensitivity to the surrounding neighborhoods. Barry Patel spoke in support of Option #1 of the North Trail Height amendment which he believes will provide the opportunity for current and future land owners to redevelop their property. Jay Patel, 4200 N. Tamiami Trail, used to own the Days Inn. He spoke in support of the North Trail Height amendment. He supports an extended study of the area. Doug Cherry, 1185 Tahiti Parkway, has concerns about Option #1 of the North Trail Height amendment and does not think it is the right approach. The back yard setback concerns him as his property abuts North Trail property. He is also concerned about the super majority vote for appeal to the Commission and hopes everything will be heard on a case-by-case basis. Barb Cherry, 3907 Bay Shore Road, supports Option #2 of the North Trail Height amendment. She also supports an extended study of the area. Rande Jansen, 2461 Hickory Ave., stated it is important to improve the North Trail as soon as possible and stated his support of Option #1 of the North Trail Height amendment. Matt DuDonis, nd Street, spoke regarding Parking Standards for Bicycle Parking and wants secure bike parking downtown. Mark Blumenthal, former Chairman of the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee for the County of Sarasota, spoke in support of the amendment for Parking Standards for Bicycle Parking. He stated the right services, safety and protection, need to be provided for bikes, just as they would be for any other mode of transportation. John Hartung, Vice Chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee for the County of Sarasota, spoke regarding the amendment for Parking Standards for Bicycle Parking and displayed a photo of the most recent bicycle parking facility [bike rack] in the City. He suggests stronger standards and racks for bicycle parking are needed. Rose Gatto, member of the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee for the County of Sarasota, spoke regarding the Parking Standards for Bicycle Parking amendment.

6 Page 6 of 7 She reported that in early 2007 there were 46 bikes stolen in the downtown area of Sarasota which shows secure bike parking is needed. Carol Conrad, 1151 S. Allendale Avenue, spoke in support if the amendment for Parking Standards for Bicycle Parking. She commutes to work on her bicycle and she has encountered many and varied bicycle parking difficulties. Mike Lasché, Executive Director of Bicycle/Pedestrian Advocates and Chairman of the Sarasota County Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee, spoke regarding Parking Standards for Bicycle Parking. He is asking that the language submitted by City Planning be rejected and language adopted that came from the process initiated by the City Commission and drafted by City Engineering staff. He submitted several written documents which included statistics and proposed language. Chairman Shelton closed the public hearing. Each amendment item was discussed by Planning Board members and recommendations and/or changes stated. MOTION by PBM Lindsay and second by PBM Fletcher to find Zoning Text Amendment 08-ZTA-01 consistent with the Sarasota City Plan (1998) and find that it satisfies the Standards for Review in Zoning Code Section IV-1206 and recommend approval with changes noted below to the City Commission: Attainable Housing Definition - Recommended Attainable Housing Density on two or more lots - Recommended Conflicts of Interest pertaining to city Boards and Committees Recommended with the removal of the Historic Preservation Board and Public Art Committee. Site Plan Expiration or Revocation of Approval NOT Recommended; leave as is currently stated in the Code. Golden Gate Point Development Standards Recommended Boat Sales, Storage and Repair - Recommended North Trail Height Recommended Option #1 with change of Commission vote to hear an appeal to a 3-2 vote rather than super majority. Commercial Parking Downtown - Recommended Parking Standards for Age Restricted [Senior] Housing Recommended with a 1.5 parking ratio. Parking Errata Amendments - Recommended Standards for Bicycle Parking Will be revised and returned to Planning Board public hearing. Alternative Parking Plans for Downtown Zone Districts - Recommended Dimensional Standards for Parking Will be revised and returned to Planning Board public hearing.

7 Page 7 of 7 Measuring Separation Requirements for Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs Will be revised and returned to Planning Board public hearing. Separation Requirements for Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs Recommended without trial basis or repeal within 2 years and increased boundaries. VOTE: Lindsay, yes; Fletcher, yes; Wilson, yes; Fulker, yes; Shelton, yes. The motion to find Zoning Text Amendment 08-ZTA-01 consistent with the Sarasota City Plan (1998) and find that it satisfies the Standards for Review in Zoning Code Section IV and recommend approval with changes noted above to the City Commission, carried unanimously, 5-0. ================= V. CITIZEN S INPUT There were no citizens present who wished to speak. VI. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY STAFF There were no topics presented by staff. VII. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY PLANNING BOARD There were no topics presented by Planning Board Members VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Board adjourned at 9:53 p.m. Michael Taylor, Deputy Director Planning & Redevelopment Department Secretary to the Board Michael Shelton, Chairman Planning Board/Local Planning Agency