SARASOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 456 ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER 4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL COMMISSION CHAMBER VENICE, FLORIDA 6:30 p.m. Joseph Gruters, Vice Chairman Theodore Allen John J. Fellin Christopher King Roland Piccone Marianne Reilly Christine Robinson Also present were: Alan Roddy, Assistant County Attorney Paula Clintsman, Deputy Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Gruters Vice Chairman Gruters noted the absence of Chairman Hudgins and School Board Representative Marsh. (6:31:46) 1. REZONE PETITIONS Public hearing continued from April 2, 2009, to consider Rezone Petition No. 09-01, a petition by Brian Lichterman, Agent, to rezone approximately 11.07 acres located west of State Road (S.R.) 776, east of Old Englewood Road and north of the Pine Ridge Subdivision from OUE-2 (Open Use, Estate, 1 unit/2 acres) to RMF-1/PUD (Residential, Multi-Family, 6 units/acre, Planned Unit Development Overlay) zone district. Planning and Development Services Senior Planner Kirk Crane presented Staff s report on the request to continue the public hearing. Mr. Fellin moved to continue the public hearing to July 9, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Piccone. Following discussion with Assistant County Attorney Alan Roddy, Vice Chairman Gruters noted the opportunity for individuals not available on July 9, 2009, to speak this date. Mr. Fellin moved, and Vice Chairman Gruters noted no objection to table the motion. The following individuals commented on the proposal: Robert Dockx Richard Elsbury Mr. Fellin moved to remove consideration to continue the public hearing from the table. The motion, seconded by Mr. Piccone, carried without objection.
SARASOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 457 1. REZONE PETITIONS - Continued The motion to continue the public hearing to July 9, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, carried by a 7-0 vote. (6:46:38) 2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS/REZONE PETITIONS A. Public hearing to consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. SA 2009-01, a privately-initiated petition by Robert Medred, Agent, to amend the Future Land Use Map to redesignate approximately 8.4 acres located south of East Venice Avenue and west of Havana Road from Low Density Residential (< 2 units/acre) to Moderate Density Residential (> 2 to < 5 units/acre); B. Public hearing to consider Rezone Petition No. 09-03, a petition by Robert Medred, Agent, to rezone approximately 8.4 acres, located south of East Venice Avenue and west of Havana Road from OUE-1 (Open Use, Estate, 1 unit/5 acres) and RE-2 (Residential, Estate, 1 unit/acre) to RSF-4/PUD (Residential, Single-Family, 5.5 units/acre with a Planned Unit Development Overlay) zone district. Vice Chairman Gruters opened the public hearings simultaneously. Planning and Development Services Senior Planner Kirk Crane presented Staff s report on the request to expand the existing Loveland Center and noted PUD waiver requests to modify the East Venice Avenue Overlay District to allow access from Havana Road and to reduce the required and placement of parking. Mr. Crane noted nine stipulations requested by the Review Agencies with the deletion of Stipulation No. 6, and submitted additional correspondence received on the petitions. Discussions were held with Mr. Crane regarding the PUD waiver regarding the number of parking spaces and a proposed stipulation to address new occupancy other than the Loveland Center. Agent Robert Medred and Carl Penxa, President of the Loveland Center, presented an overview of the proposed request, noted agreement with the proposed stipulations, and supported approval. Discussions were held with Mr. Penxa and Mr. Medred on the following topics/issues: - current living conditions - time frame/plans to open the facility - security measures/living arrangements/live-ins - agreement to add a stipulation relative to Code requirements for parking for other than not-for-profit property owners - number of residents. (7:15:08) Mr. Fellin moved to direct Staff to draft comparable language prior to the Board of County Commissioners' public hearing as follows: "If the property is sold outside the use of a not-for-profit, the parking requirements shall be brought to Code." The motion, seconded by Ms. Reilly, carried by a 7-0 vote. Vice Chairman Gruters closed the public hearings, without objection. Mr. Fellin moved to authorize the Vice Chairman s signature on the Resolution for transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. SA-2009-01 to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval. The motion was seconded by Ms. Robinson. Following individual comments, the motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
SARASOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 458 2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS/REZONE PETITIONS - Continued Ms. Reilly moved to recommend approval of Rezone Petition No. 09-03 in accordance with Staff's report with ten stipulations, as amended, and favorable findings of fact. The motion, seconded by Mr. Fellin, carried by a 7-0 vote. RECESS: 7:19 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Public hearing continued from May 7, 2009, to consider a proposed Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 38, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 2003-052, as amended and codified in Appendix A of the County Code, amending Article III, Section 94-84 and Article IV, Section 94-113, as amended, relating to Neighborhood Workshop requirements by Resolution. Planning and Development Services Planning Manager Crystal Allred presented Staff s report on the revisions to the Neighborhood Workshop requirements for land use petitions, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Special Exceptions, and Critical Area Plan Amendments. Discussions were held with Ms. Allred and Assistant County Attorney Alan Roddy on the revised language in Exhibit A of the proposed Resolution and the fees associated with Planning Services Staff attendance at Neighborhood Workshops. Mr. King moved to replace the language in Item 2.g. of Exhibit A of the proposed Resolution as follows: "Any non-required workshops or meetings may be conducted by any means." The motion, seconded by Mr. Fellin, carried by a 7-0 vote. Vice Chairman Gruters noted no objection to replace the language in Item 2.e. in Exhibit A of the proposed Resolution as follows: "The Petitioner is responsible for arranging for the appearance of a County Planning Staff member familiar with the process involved, to respond to general planning questions including procedure and zoning codes and to explain the review and hearing process to members of the public." Following discussion, Mr. Fellin moved to recommend to the Board of County Commissions a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, including Comprehensive Plan and Critical Area Plan Amendments to conform to the Neighborhood Workshops Notification (mailed) distance requirements, without objection. Ms. Reilly requested that the language from Section 3.1.10.ii. of the Zoning Ordinance be included in the proposed Resolution as follows, without objection: "Where such land is adjacent to property in the same ownership as the land subject to petition, the distance shall be measured from the boundaries of the entire ownership. The distance measurement shall not include public or private right-of-way." Vice Chairman Gruters closed the public hearing, without objection.
SARASOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 459 3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - Continued Ms. Reilly moved to recommend approval of the Neighborhood Workshop requirements, as amended, for transmittal to the Board of County Commissioners. The motion, seconded by Mr. Fellin, carried by a 7-0 vote. (8:06:58) 4. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Planning Commission discussed the proposed revisions to the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. Planning and Development Services Planning Manager Crystal Alllred presented Staff s report on the modifications to the Planning Commission's Rules of Procedure. Discussions were held regarding the Election of Officers and the language submitted by Mr. King regarding a one-year minimum to serve as Chairman or Vice Chairman. Mr. King moved to add language to the Rules of Procedure, Election of Officers, as follows: "A minimum of one year of service on the Commission is required to be appointed Chair or Vice Chair." The motion was seconded by Mr. Piccone. Following individual comments, the motion carried by a 5-2 vote, with Mr. Fellin and Mr. Allen voting "No." (8:19:54) 5. MINUTES Ms. Reilly moved to approve Minutes of the meeting dated April 16, 2009. The motion, seconded by Mr. King, carried by a 7-0 vote. (8:20:08) 6. COMMISSION REPORTS The following items were presented and discussed with Planning and Development Services Planning Manager Crystal Allred and Planning and Development Services Principal Planner Tate Taylor: - a request for monthly reports on the Board of County Commissioners' actions - a request to schedule a discussion with new Staff Member, Planning and Development Services Smart Growth/Urban Planning Director Peter Katz. (8:27:27) 7. BUDGETS - No items were presented. 8. MEETING SCHEDULE The Planning Commission did not discuss the following meeting schedule: June 4, 2009-6:30 p.m. June 18, 2009-6:30 p.m. County Administration Center County Administration Center 1660 Ringling Boulevard 1660 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, Florida Sarasota, Florida July 9, 2009-6:30 p.m. July 23, 2009-6:30 p.m. Robert L. Anderson Administration Center Robert L. Anderson Administration Center 4000 South Tamiami Trail 4000 South Tamiami Trail Venice, Florida Venice, Florida
SARASOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 460 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:27 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: Chairman