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Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Meeting.
Motion: A motion was made by Vice Chair Willson, seconded by Ms. Schierberg, that the minutes of the January 6, 2026 meeting be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. | Matter 26-0477 | Moved by Bill Willson | Seconded by Pam Schierberg
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Agape Hanger Addition Site and Development Plan (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Leonard Anderson, J2Solutions, Inc. Applicant/Owner: Allen Speer, CEO, Agape Flight, Inc.
Motion: A motion was made by Vice Chair Willson, seconded by Mr. McKeon, that based on review of the application materials, the staff report and testimony provided during the public hearing, the Planning Commission, sitting as the local planning agency, finds this Petition consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in compliance with the Land Development Code and with the affirmative Findings of Fact in the record moves to approve Site and Development Plan Petition No. 24-46SP with the stipulation presented by staff. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 24-46SP | Moved by Bill Willson | Seconded by Kit McKeon
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7
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Lord-Higel's Coffee House Variance (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Alyssa Williams Leaseholder/Applicant: Gary Lauters II
Motion: A motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Ms. Schierberg, that based on review of the application materials, the staff report and testimony provided during the public hearing, the Planning Commission, sitting as the local planning agency, finds this Petition meets each of the variance criteria in Section 1.13.3 of the Land Development Code and therefore moves to approve Variance Petition No. 25-76VZ. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 25-76VZ | Moved by Kit McKeon | Seconded by Pam Schierberg
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7
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Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Meeting. - Voted yes on the motion “A motion was made by Vice Chair Willson, seconded by Ms. Schierberg, that the minutes of the January 6, 2026 meeting be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. | Matter 26-0477 | Moved by Bill Willson | Seconded by Pam Schierberg”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAgape Hanger Addition Site and Development Plan (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Leonard Anderson, J2Solutions, Inc. Applicant/Owner: Allen Speer, CEO, Agape Flight, Inc. - Voted yes on the motion “A motion was made by Vice Chair Willson, seconded by Mr. McKeon, that based on review of the application materials, the staff report and testimony provided during the public hearing, the Planning Commission, sitting as the local planning agency, finds this Petition consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in compliance with the Land Development Code and with the affirmative Findings of Fact in the record moves to approve Site and Development Plan Petition No. 24-46SP with the stipulation presented by staff. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 24-46SP | Moved by Bill Willson | Seconded by Kit McKeon”; the record reports passed.
Official recordLord-Higel's Coffee House Variance (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Alyssa Williams Leaseholder/Applicant: Gary Lauters II - Voted yes on the motion “A motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Ms. Schierberg, that based on review of the application materials, the staff report and testimony provided during the public hearing, the Planning Commission, sitting as the local planning agency, finds this Petition meets each of the variance criteria in Section 1.13.3 of the Land Development Code and therefore moves to approve Variance Petition No. 25-76VZ. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 25-76VZ | Moved by Kit McKeon | Seconded by Pam Schierberg”; the record reports passed.
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Planning Commission City of Venice Meeting Agenda 401 West Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285 www.venicegov.com Council Chambers1:30 PMTuesday, January 20, 2026 Meeting Instructions 26-0476 Instructions on How to Watch and/or Participate in the Meeting Instructions for Venice City MeetingsAttachments: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 26-0477 Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Meeting. 01.06.2026Attachments: IV. Audience Participation V. Public Hearings 24-46SP Agape Hanger Addition Site and Development Plan (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Leonard Anderson, J2Solutions, Inc. Applicant/Owner: Allen Speer, CEO, Agape Flight, Inc. Staff Report 24-46SP Staff Presentation 24-46SP Applicant - Application Applicant - Narrative Applicant - Site and Development Plans Applicant - Photometric Site Plan Applicant - Landscape Plans Applicant - Lease Area Sketch and Description Applicant - Elevations Applicant - Environmental Assessment Applicant - Decision Criteria 1.9.4 Applicant - Land Use Compatibility Analysis Attachments: Page 1 of 2City of Venice Printed on 1/14/2026
January 20, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 25-76VZ Lord-Higel's Coffee House Variance (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Alyssa Williams Leaseholder/Applicant: Gary Lauters II Staff Report 25-76VZ Staff Presentation 25-76VZ Applicant - Application Applicant - Narrative Applicant - Lord-Higel's Coffee House sign Applicant - Sign Mount Applicant - Decision Criteria 1.13.3 Attachments: VI. Comments by Planning and Zoning Department VII. Comments by Planning Commission Members VIII. Adjournment ********** If you are disabled and need assistance, please contact the office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The City of Venice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its programs, services or activities. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appeal is based. Page 2 of 2City of Venice Printed on 1/14/2026
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