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800 Dunlop Road City of Sanibel Sanibel, FL 33957

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:00 AM MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road

1\. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m.

2\. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Vice Mayor Smith)

Vice Mayor Smith expressed condolences to Representative Adam Botana and his

family in the loss of his father. Ms. Smith gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of

Allegiance.

3\. ROLL CALL

Mayor Mike Miller, Vice Mayor Holly Smith, Councilmember Laura DeBruce,

Councilmember John Henshaw, and Councilmember Richard Johnson

Present: 5 -

4\. SET THE AGENDA

The agenda was set as published.

5\. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT (Commissioner Schopp)

Commissioner Schopp provided the following report:

Since the last report the Planning Commission and Permitting Process Review

Subcommittee each met once.

At the December 9th Planning Commission meeting:

\- Discussion regarding potential transfer of density rights (TDR) program. Planning

Commission directed staff to return to Planning Commission for further discussion.

Staff expressed their intent to coordinate with John Lai, Chamber of Commerce,

to obtain any additional information related to redevelopment of vacant properties

in the Resort Housing District.

\- Proposed 2026 LDC Amendment Priorities. Planning Commission accepted staff

recommendations with one addition, to review of legislative text that address

aesthetic and property maintenance concerns, such as overgrown lawns, junk in

the yard, and inoperable vehicles.

At the December 9th Permitting Process Review Subcommittee meeting:

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