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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS George W. Kruse, At Large – Chair Robert McCann, District 5 – First Vice ChairCarol Ann Felts, District 1Amanda Ballard, District 2Tal Siddique, District 3 Mike Rahn, District 4Jason Bearden, At Large MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Charlie Bishop, County AdministratorPamela D’Agostino, County Attorney Manatee County Administration BuildingHonorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton9:00 AM - May 8, 2025 Board of County Commissioners3rd REVISED Agenda and Notice of Public MeetingThursday, May 8, 2025 - Land Use Meeting This meeting can be viewed live on https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/watch-live-county-meetings and on Manatee Government Access (MGA) Spectrum Channel 644, Frontier Channel 30, and Comcast Channel 20 (within Manatee County). Written comments can be submitted at https://mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/submit-public-comment. For non-quasi-judicial items only, the public can offer comments by phone by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247. Enter Meeting ID Number: 873 3812 9270 (followed by #). Dial-in Instructions: Dial one of the zoom numbers and enter the Meeting ID number: 873 3812 9270 (followed by #) There are no participant IDs, please press (#) You will be placed into the call on mute (*) 9 to raise hand (*) 6 to unmute Walk-in comments are welcome during the meeting in the Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers at the Manatee County Administration Building located at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, for individuals who did not sign-up to speak prior to the meeting. The request form displays upcoming meetings 24 hours before the meeting date and will close 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time. To sign in to speak prior to the meeting go to: Public Speaker Sign-Up Form. A.CALL TO ORDER B.INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) Invocation by Jristin Smith, Lead Pastor, Myakka City Church of God C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D.ANNOUNCEMENTS Updates to Agenda - May 1, 2025 Updates to Agenda – May 5, 2025 Updates to Agenda – May 7, 2025 9 A.M. TIME CERTAIN WORK SESSION FOR ITEM #12 - TO BE HEARD PRIOR TO LAND USE ITEMS Generic Comment Submitted E.CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consideration for Future Agenda Items - 30 Minute Time Limit) F.CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only) G.CONSENT AGENDA Development Services 1.Resolution No. R-25- 063- Denying Application PDC-24-01(Z)(P)- Sorella Rezone – Sorella Holdings, LLC (Owner) – PLN2401-0130, Quasi-Judicial, Allecia Henry, Planner I - District 1 Schenk H.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I.ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA J.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL Presentations Upon Request 2.Z-24-21 – Romero Townhomes – Oscar Romero (Owner) – PLN2409-0129, Quasi-Judicial, CJ Mills, Planner I - District 2TO BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 5, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS SAME MAY BE HEARD. Soto 3.PDR-24-25(Z)(P) – Chalets at Lakewood Ranch – SMR Northeast LLC (Owner) – PLN2408-0107, Quasi-Judicial, CJ Mills, Planner I - District 5TO BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 5, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS SAME MAY BE HEARD. Soto 4.ORD-25-21 – University Park Recreation District / DRI #12 Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club - PLN2302-0081, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 4for Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club (formally known as Circle-N-Bar Ranch and also known as University Park Country Club) Development of Regional Impact (Ordinance 93-21 as amended by Ordinances 95-13, 97-24, 99-55, 01-19, 09-46 and 12-20); A.K.A. as DRI #12, (TBRPC DRI #202); to approve the following changes to Map H and the Development Order: (1) increasing the size of the country club restaurant and recreation facilities to 65,000 square feet; (2) amending the requirement to file reports from annually to bi-annually, if required by the county; and (3) updating the buildout dates, development order expiration dates and certificate of level of service expiration dates consistent with previously granted approved extensions. The Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club, DRI #12 is located north side of University Parkway, approximately 1.2 miles west of I75 and the adjacent Cooper Creek DRI. The zoning is PDR (Planned Development Residential) (± 1,187.6 acres). Schenk 5.PDR-89-05(G)(R11) – Revised PDR-89-05(G)(R10) - Unnamed Exclusive Golf & Country Club (FKA Z-84-81)- University Park Recreation District (Owner - Recreational Facilities Only) –PLN2302-0080, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 4Amend the General Development Plan to (1) Expand the Country Club, restaurant and recreational facilities, including a fitness center, from 32,000 square feet up to 65,000 square feet, with a maximum increment of 33,000 square feet resulting in a total of up to 65,000 square feet,; and, (2) Update expiration and buildout dates to reflect previously granted legislative extensions, subject to stipulations as conditions of approval; providing a legal description; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.The Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club, DRI #12 is located north side of University Parkway, approximately 1.2 miles west of I75 and the adjacent Cooper Creek DRI. The zoning is PDR (Planned Development Residential) (± 1,187.6 acres). Schenk 6.PDR/PDMU-15-10 (G)(R2) – Aqua Lagoon GDP Modification (F.K.A Long Bar Pointe, LLLP & Cargor Partners VIII, Long Bar Pointe, LLLP Rezone/Aqua by the Bay (DTS #20150224; MEPS #00000451) PLN2503-0057, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 4Amending Zoning Ordinance No. PDR/PDMU-15-10 (G)(R), by the amendment of the previously approved General Development Plan to reflect setbacks applicable to single family detached units with a rear alley loaded garage; the total site is comprised of ±529.18-acres and is zoned PDR/PDMU (Planned Development Residential/Planned Development Mixed Use) and is generally located west of the intersection of 75th Street West and 53rd Avenue West, between El Conquistador Parkway and Sarasota Bay. Schenk Presentations Scheduled 7.Ordinance 25-27 (Fka 23-71, 23-35 and 24-67)– Tara DRI #11 - PLN2302-0068, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 5For the Tara Development of Regional Impact Development Order, as amended (as the result of a Mandatory Dispute Resolution Process); 1) amending Exhibit B. (Map H) to recognize the conversion from square footage of commercial uses to allow up to 72 multifamily units on a total of 5.99 acres that include parcels III-V and III-Z; amending Exhibit C. (parcel breakdown by phase), Exhibit D. (permitted uses by subphase), and Exhibit E. (Dimensional Chart); providing for and other minor updates to include previously granted legislative extensions, terminology changes and departmental references, formatting, clarification changes, and to denote stipulations that have been complied with or requirements that have been completed; codifying and restating the existing development order for DRI #11; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The Tara DRI is located at the southwest corner of SR 70 and I-75, extending westward to Braden River Road, Manatee County (±1,124.21 acres).The Tara DRI is currently approved for 2,719 residential dwelling units, 399,631 square feet for commercial, office, Adult Assisted Living Facility, Mini Warehouse space, 36 Hole Golf Course space, Hotel, two (2) Clubhouses, and two (2) Maintenance Centers. Total acreage 1,124.21± acres. The site is in the ROR (Retail Office Residential), and PS-P-1 (Public/Semi-Public (1)) Future Land Use Categories (FLUCs). Present zoning is PDC/WP-E/ST (Planned Development Commercial/Evers Reservoir Watershed Protection/Special Treatment Overlay Districts). Schenk 8.PDR/PDC/PDMU-96-03(Z)(G)(R-13) – Tara Amended General Development Plan- Micron Investments LLC(Owner) – PLN2302-0072, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 5approving an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and General Development Plan (as the result of a mandatory dispute resolution process); 1) to rezone from PDC (Planned Development Commercial) to PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed Use) approximately 5.99-acres that include parcel III-V commonly known as 5550 Tara Professional Way, Bradenton, FL, and parcel III-Z commonly known as 5505 Tara Professional Way, Bradenton, FL; 2) to amend the General Development Plan (Exhibit B), and the Zoning Ordinance to allow the multi-family use up to 72 units and the uses permitted on the schedule of permitted and prohibited uses as voluntarily proffered by the applicant (Exhibit D), on parcels III-V and III-Z; amending building setbacks, providing for renderings of the proposed buildings, enhanced roadway buffers and landscaping, gated access, and a maximum building height of 35 feet for multi-family buildings on parcels III-V and III-Z and other minor updates to include previously granted legislative extensions, terminology changes and departmental references, and other changes for internal consistency; codifying and restating the existing zoning ordinance; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The Tara DRI is located at the southwest corner of SR 70 and 1-75, extending westward to Braden River Road. (±1, 124.21 acres). The Tara DRI is currently approved for 2,719 residential dwelling units, 399,631 square feet for commercial, office, Adult Assisted Living Facility, Mini Warehouse space, 36 Hole Golf Course space, Hotel, two (2) Clubhouses, and two (2) Maintenance Centers. Total acreage 1,124.21± acres. The site to be rezoned is in the ROR (Retail Office Residential), and PS-P-1 (Public/Semi-Public (1)) Future Land Use Categories (FLUCs). Schenk 9.PDR-23-51(Z)(P) – Crosswinds South - Robin R & Billie C Hamlin (Owners) – PLN2310-0160, Quasi-Judicial, James McDevitt III, MURP, Development Services Team Leader - District 1A rezone of approximately 34.07 acres, from A-1 (Agricultural Suburban) to the PDR (Planned Development Residential) Zoning District; generally located 0.25 miles east of US 301 N, 0.40 miles south of SR 62, and 0.10 miles north of Rutland Road, Parrish (Manatee County); approving a Preliminary Site Plan for a ninety-four (94) single family detached dwelling units. Soto 10.PDR-24-15(Z)(G) – Pope Ranch – Rebecca B And Daniel B Pope (Owners) – PLN2406-0084, Quasi-Judicial, James McDevitt III, MURP, Development Services Team Leader - District 1Providing for a rezone of approximately 217.36 acres, containing two (2) parcels, Parcel A, approximately 188.26 acres, and an approximate 29.1 acre portion of Parcel B, from A/CEA/CPA (General Agriculture/Coastal Evacuation Area/Coastal Planning Area) to PDR (Planned Development Residential) Zoning District, retaining the Overlay Districts; generally located along CR 675 (Rutland Road), Parrish (Manatee County), with one (1) parcel commonly known as 16525 CR 675; approving a General Development Plan for 440 single-family residential units. Soto K.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE Presentations Upon Request 11.PA-25-01 / Ordinance No. 25-14 County-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Wetland Protection Reversion PLN2501-0039, Legislative, Kara Koenig, Environmental Planning Section Manager - CountywideProviding for a County-Initiated Text Amendment to Element 3-Conservation, Amending and Restating Goal 3.3, Objective 3.3.1, Wetlands Protection, Policy 3.3.1.1. To Require an Impact Avoidance and Minimization Analysis to Justify Wetland Impacts, Acknowledging Cases Where No Other Practical Alternatives Exist to Permit a Reasonable Use of The Land or an Overriding Public Benefit; Policy 3.3.1.2, Requiring The Delineation of The Extent of Wetland Areas on a Development Site Plan; Policy 3.3.1.3, Requiring All Development-Related Impacts to Wetlands be Mitigated by Complying With Both The State of Florida Wetland Mitigation Standards and The County’s Mitigation Standards, Policy 3.3.1.5, Providing for Natural Area Buffers Adjacent to All Post-Development Wetlands and Watercourses as Stated in A Schedule Of Minimum Buffer Widths; Policy 3.3.1.6, Allowing for a Variable Width Wetland Buffer Under Limited Circumstances; Policy 3.3.1.7, Providing for The Monitoring of Federal, State and Regional Dredge and Fill Permits; Amending and Restating Element 4-Coastal Management; Goal 1, Policy 4.1.2.5., Providing for Minimum Buffer Widths Adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Coastal Wetlands and Discouraging the Trimming of Mangroves; Providing for Amendments as Necessary to Maintain Internal Consistency; Repealing Ordinances in Conflict Including Ordinance No. 23-66. Schenk Presentations Scheduled 12.WORK SESSION - 9:00 A.M. TIME CERTAIN - Impact Fee Supplement- Demonstration of Extraordinary Circumstances, Legislative 13.Ordinance No. 25-17 / PA-25-02 County-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Repeal of Ordinance 21-12 PLN2501-0167, Legislative, Elizabeth Shulman, Senior Planner, Countywide Providing findings to further the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to preserve land east of the Future Development Area Boundary (FDAB) for primarily agricultural uses and to contain urban sprawl; providing for a County-Initiated Text Amendment to Element 2, Future Land Use, amending and restating Policy 2.1.2.2, under Objective 2.1.2, Geographic Extent of Future Development to delete an exception for eligible new development proposed for lands east of and coterminous and contiguous to the Future Development Area Boundary (FDAB) meeting specified criteria; deleting Policy 2.1.2.8; amending Policy 2.10.1.4 to delete reference to Policy 2.1.2.8; amending Element 9, Public Facilities, Objective 9.2.1, Concurrency, by deleting Policy 9.2.1.5; amending Objective 9.6.1, Development Requirements, Policy 9.6.1.1 to delete reference to Policy 2.1.2.8; providing for amendments as necessary to maintain internal consistency; repealing Ordinances in conflict including, without limitation Ordinance No. 21-12. Schenk R.REGULAR Property Management 15.Adoption of Resolution R-25-102, Authorizing and Approving a Conveyance of Certain County Owned Property and Execution of an Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase, for a portion of the property located at 4910 17th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221 - District 3 Stratton L.CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed) M.COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS County Attorney Pamela D’Agostino N.COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Administrator Charlie Bishop O.COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Agenda Items 14.Item for Discussion Discussion on public hearing notice transparency project utilizing improved larger signage with examples and motion to follow. P.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Q.ADJOURN The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941) 748-4501, ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711. The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County and the Manatee County Port Authority may elect not to convene, if no business is scheduled; however, each reserves the right to take action on any matter during its meeting, including items not set forth within this agenda. The Chair of each governing body at his/her option may take business out of order if he/she determines that such a change in the schedule will expedite the business of the governing body. All public comment on quasi-judicial agenda items is required to be under oath and must occur at a duly noticed public hearing. The Citizens' Comments portion of the agenda is not an advertised public hearing, and no comments on quasi-judicial agenda items are authorized during the Citizens' Comments portion of the agenda. 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Board of County Commissioners Land Use 5/8/2025 9:00:00 AM A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) Invocation by Jristin Smith, Lead Pastor, Myakka City Church of God C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS Updates to Agenda - May 1, 2025 Updates to Agenda – May 5, 2025 Updates to Agenda – May 7, 2025 9 A.M. TIME CERTAIN WORK SESSION FOR ITEM #12 - TO BE HEARD PRIOR TO LAND USE ITEMS Generic Comment Submitted E. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consideration for Future Agenda Items - 30 Minute Time Limit) F. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only) G. CONSENT AGENDA Development Services 1. Resolution No. R-25- 063- Denying Application PDC-24-01(Z)(P)- Sorella Rezone – Sorella Holdings, LLC (Owner) – PLN2401-0130, Quasi-Judicial, Allecia Henry, Planner I - District 1 H. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA J. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL Presentations Upon Request 2. Z-24-21 – Romero Townhomes – Oscar Romero (Owner) – PLN2409-0129, Quasi-Judicial, CJ Mills, Planner I - District 2 TO BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 5, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS SAME MAY BE HEARD. 3. PDR-24-25(Z)(P) – Chalets at Lakewood Ranch – SMR Northeast LLC (Owner) – PLN2408-0107, Quasi-Judicial, CJ Mills, Planner I - District 5 TO BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 5, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS SAME MAY BE HEARD. 4. ORD-25-21 – University Park Recreation District / DRI #12 Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club - PLN2302-0081, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 4 for Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club (formally known as Circle-N-Bar Ranch and also known as University Park Country Club) Development of Regional Impact (Ordinance 93-21 as amended by Ordinances 95-13, 97-24, 99-55, 01-19, 09-46 and 12-20); A.K.A. as DRI #12, (TBRPC DRI #202); to approve the following changes to Map H and the Development Order: (1) increasing the size of the country club restaurant and recreation facilities to 65,000 square feet; (2) amending the requirement to file reports from annually to bi-annually, if required by the county; and (3) updating the buildout dates, development order expiration dates and certificate of level of service expiration dates consistent with previously granted approved extensions. The Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club, DRI #12 is located north side of University Parkway, approximately 1.2 miles west of I75 and the adjacent Cooper Creek DRI. The zoning is PDR (Planned Development Residential) (± 1,187.6 acres). 5. PDR-89-05(G)(R11) – Revised PDR-89-05(G)(R10) - Unnamed Exclusive Golf & Country Club (FKA Z-84-81)- University Park Recreation District (Owner - Recreational Facilities Only) –PLN2302-0080, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 4 Amend the General Development Plan to (1) Expand the Country Club, restaurant and recreational facilities, including a fitness center, from 32,000 square feet up to 65,000 square feet, with a maximum increment of 33,000 square feet resulting in a total of up to 65,000 square feet,; and, (2) Update expiration and buildout dates to reflect previously granted legislative extensions, subject to stipulations as conditions of approval; providing a legal description; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The Unnamed Exclusive Golf and Country Club, DRI #12 is located north side of University Parkway, approximately 1.2 miles west of I75 and the adjacent Cooper Creek DRI. The zoning is PDR (Planned Development Residential) (± 1,187.6 acres). 6. PDR/PDMU-15-10 (G)(R2) – Aqua Lagoon GDP Modification (F.K.A Long Bar Pointe, LLLP & Cargor Partners VIII, Long Bar Pointe, LLLP Rezone/Aqua by the Bay (DTS #20150224; MEPS #00000451) PLN2503-0057, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 4 Amending Zoning Ordinance No. PDR/PDMU-15-10 (G)(R), by the amendment of the previously approved General Development Plan to reflect setbacks applicable to single family detached units with a rear alley loaded garage; the total site is comprised of ±529.18-acres and is zoned PDR/PDMU (Planned Development Residential/Planned Development Mixed Use) and is generally located west of the intersection of 75th Street West and 53rd Avenue West, between El Conquistador Parkway and Sarasota Bay. Presentations Scheduled 7. Ordinance 25-27 (Fka 23-71, 23-35 and 24-67)– Tara DRI #11 - PLN2302-0068, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 5 For the Tara Development of Regional Impact Development Order, as amended (as the result of a Mandatory Dispute Resolution Process); 1) amending Exhibit B. (Map H) to recognize the conversion from square footage of commercial uses to allow up to 72 multifamily units on a total of 5.99 acres that include parcels III-V and III-Z; amending Exhibit C. (parcel breakdown by phase), Exhibit D. (permitted uses by subphase), and Exhibit E. (Dimensional Chart); providing for and other minor updates to include previously granted legislative extensions, terminology changes and departmental references, formatting, clarification changes, and to denote stipulations that have been complied with or requirements that have been completed; codifying and restating the existing development order for DRI #11; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The Tara DRI is located at the southwest corner of SR 70 and I-75, extending westward to Braden River Road, Manatee County (±1,124.21 acres). The Tara DRI is currently approved for 2,719 residential dwelling units, 399,631 square feet for commercial, office, Adult Assisted Living Facility, Mini Warehouse space, 36 Hole Golf Course space, Hotel, two (2) Clubhouses, and two (2) Maintenance Centers. Total acreage 1,124.21± acres. The site is in the ROR (Retail Office Residential), and PS-P-1 (Public/Semi-Public (1)) Future Land Use Categories (FLUCs). Present zoning is PDC/WP-E/ST (Planned Development Commercial/Evers Reservoir Watershed Protection/Special Treatment Overlay Districts). 8. PDR/PDC/PDMU-96-03(Z)(G)(R-13) – Tara Amended General Development Plan- Micron Investments LLC(Owner) – PLN2302-0072, Quasi-Judicial, Laura Gonzalez, Principal Planner - District 5 approving an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and General Development Plan (as the result of a mandatory dispute resolution process); 1) to rezone from PDC (Planned Development Commercial) to PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed Use) approximately 5.99-acres that include parcel III-V commonly known as 5550 Tara Professional Way, Bradenton, FL, and parcel III-Z commonly known as 5505 Tara Professional Way, Bradenton, FL; 2) to amend the General Development Plan (Exhibit B), and the Zoning Ordinance to allow the multi-family use up to 72 units and the uses permitted on the schedule of permitted and prohibited uses as voluntarily proffered by the applicant (Exhibit D), on parcels III-V and III-Z; amending building setbacks, providing for renderings of the proposed buildings, enhanced roadway buffers and landscaping, gated access, and a maximum building height of 35 feet for multi-family buildings on parcels III-V and III-Z and other minor updates to include previously granted legislative extensions, terminology changes and departmental references, and other changes for internal consistency; codifying and restating the existing zoning ordinance; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. The Tara DRI is located at the southwest corner of SR 70 and 1-75, extending westward to Braden River Road. (±1, 124.21 acres). The Tara DRI is currently approved for 2,719 residential dwelling units, 399,631 square feet for commercial, office, Adult Assisted Living Facility, Mini Warehouse space, 36 Hole Golf Course space, Hotel, two (2) Clubhouses, and two (2) Maintenance Centers. Total acreage 1,124.21± acres. The site to be rezoned is in the ROR (Retail Office Residential), and PS-P-1 (Public/Semi-Public (1)) Future Land Use Categories (FLUCs). 9. PDR-23-51(Z)(P) – Crosswinds South - Robin R & Billie C Hamlin (Owners) – PLN2310-0160, Quasi-Judicial, James McDevitt III, MURP, Development Services Team Leader - District 1 A rezone of approximately 34.07 acres, from A-1 (Agricultural Suburban) to the PDR (Planned Development Residential) Zoning District; generally located 0.25 miles east of US 301 N, 0.40 miles south of SR 62, and 0.10 miles north of Rutland Road, Parrish (Manatee County); approving a Preliminary Site Plan for a ninety-four (94) single family detached dwelling units. 10. PDR-24-15(Z)(G) – Pope Ranch – Rebecca B And Daniel B Pope (Owners) – PLN2406-0084, Quasi-Judicial, James McDevitt III, MURP, Development Services Team Leader - District 1 Providing for a rezone of approximately 217.36 acres, containing two (2) parcels, Parcel A, approximately 188.26 acres, and an approximate 29.1 acre portion of Parcel B, from A/CEA/CPA (General Agriculture/Coastal Evacuation Area/Coastal Planning Area) to PDR (Planned Development Residential) Zoning District, retaining the Overlay Districts; generally located along CR 675 (Rutland Road), Parrish (Manatee County), with one (1) parcel commonly known as 16525 CR 675; approving a General Development Plan for 440 single-family residential units. K. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE Presentations Upon Request 11. PA-25-01 / Ordinance No. 25-14 County-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Wetland Protection Reversion PLN2501-0039, Legislative, Kara Koenig, Environmental Planning Section Manager - Countywide Providing for a County-Initiated Text Amendment to Element 3-Conservation, Amending and Restating Goal 3.3, Objective 3.3.1, Wetlands Protection, Policy 3.3.1.1. To Require an Impact Avoidance and Minimization Analysis to Justify Wetland Impacts, Acknowledging Cases Where No Other Practical Alternatives Exist to Permit a Reasonable Use of The Land or an Overriding Public Benefit; Policy 3.3.1.2, Requiring The Delineation of The Extent of Wetland Areas on a Development Site Plan; Policy 3.3.1.3, Requiring All Development-Related Impacts to Wetlands be Mitigated by Complying With Both The State of Florida Wetland Mitigation Standards and The County’s Mitigation Standards, Policy 3.3.1.5, Providing for Natural Area Buffers Adjacent to All Post-Development Wetlands and Watercourses as Stated in A Schedule Of Minimum Buffer Widths; Policy 3.3.1.6, Allowing for a Variable Width Wetland Buffer Under Limited Circumstances; Policy 3.3.1.7, Providing for The Monitoring of Federal, State and Regional Dredge and Fill Permits; Amending and Restating Element 4-Coastal Management; Goal 1, Policy 4.1.2.5., Providing for Minimum Buffer Widths Adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Coastal Wetlands and Discouraging the Trimming of Mangroves; Providing for Amendments as Necessary to Maintain Internal Consistency; Repealing Ordinances in Conflict Including Ordinance No. 23-66. Presentations Scheduled 12. WORK SESSION - 9:00 A.M. TIME CERTAIN - Impact Fee Supplement- Demonstration of Extraordinary Circumstances, Legislative 13. Ordinance No. 25-17 / PA-25-02 County-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Repeal of Ordinance 21-12 PLN2501-0167, Legislative, Elizabeth Shulman, Senior Planner, Countywide Providing findings to further the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to preserve land east of the Future Development Area Boundary (FDAB) for primarily agricultural uses and to contain urban sprawl; providing for a County-Initiated Text Amendment to Element 2, Future Land Use, amending and restating Policy 2.1.2.2, under Objective 2.1.2, Geographic Extent of Future Development to delete an exception for eligible new development proposed for lands east of and coterminous and contiguous to the Future Development Area Boundary (FDAB) meeting specified criteria; deleting Policy 2.1.2.8; amending Policy 2.10.1.4 to delete reference to Policy 2.1.2.8; amending Element 9, Public Facilities, Objective 9.2.1, Concurrency, by deleting Policy 9.2.1.5; amending Objective 9.6.1, Development Requirements, Policy 9.6.1.1 to delete reference to Policy 2.1.2.8; providing for amendments as necessary to maintain internal consistency; repealing Ordinances in conflict including, without limitation Ordinance No. 21-12. R. REGULAR Property Management 15. Adoption of Resolution R-25-102, Authorizing and Approving a Conveyance of Certain County Owned Property and Execution of an Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase, for a portion of the property located at 4910 17th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221 - District 3 L. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed) M. COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS County Attorney Pamela D’Agostino N. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Administrator Charlie Bishop O. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Agenda Items 14. Item for Discussion Discussion on public hearing notice transparency project utilizing improved larger signage with examples and motion to follow. P. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Q. ADJOURN Copyright © 2015-2026 Hyland Software, Inc.

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  • May 8, 2025 - Land Use Meeting

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