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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a variance request for 1205 Tarpon Center Drive.

The Venice Planning Commission will meet on April 7, 2026, to discuss administrative procedures, elect leadership, and review a property variance request. This meeting is open to the public and includes instructions for participation.

Why it matters

The commission will decide on a property variance request for 1205 Tarpon Center Drive and update its internal rules of procedure, which govern how future land-use decisions are made.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

An official outcome record - an action agenda or minutes - is published for this meeting.

Captured actions

4

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0

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2

People and votes

Anna Freska

4 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    A motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Mr. Jasper, that the minutes of the March 17, 2026 meeting be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. | Matter 26-0556 | Moved by Kit McKeon | Seconded by Jerry Jasper - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    A motion was made by Mr. Jasper, seconded by Mr. McKeon, to nominate Bill Willson as Chair. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. | Matter 26-0557 | Moved by Jerry Jasper | Seconded by Kit McKeon - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    A motion was made by Ms. Schierberg, seconded by Mr. Hale, that the revised Rules and Procedures of Planning Commission be adopted with the edits as noted. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 26-0558 | Moved by Pam Schierberg | Seconded by Richard Hale - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    A motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Mr. Hale, 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. 26-06VZ. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 26-06VZ | Moved by Kit McKeon | Seconded by Richard Hale - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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A motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Mr. Jasper, that the minutes of the March 17, 2026 meeting be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. | Matter 26-0556 | Moved by Kit McKeon | Seconded by Jerry Jasper

passedYes 7

Voted yes

  • Kit McKeon
  • Bill Willson
  • Jerry Jasper
  • Richard Hale
  • Pam Schierberg
  • Nick Flerlage
  • Anna Freska

A motion was made by Mr. Jasper, seconded by Mr. McKeon, to nominate Bill Willson as Chair. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. | Matter 26-0557 | Moved by Jerry Jasper | Seconded by Kit McKeon

passedYes 7

Voted yes

  • Kit McKeon
  • Bill Willson
  • Jerry Jasper
  • Richard Hale
  • Pam Schierberg
  • Nick Flerlage
  • Anna Freska

A motion was made by Ms. Schierberg, seconded by Mr. Hale, that the revised Rules and Procedures of Planning Commission be adopted with the edits as noted. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 26-0558 | Moved by Pam Schierberg | Seconded by Richard Hale

passedYes 7

A motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Mr. Hale, 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. 26-06VZ. The motion carried by the following electronic vote: | Matter 26-06VZ | Moved by Kit McKeon | Seconded by Richard Hale

passedYes 7

Voted yes

  • Kit McKeon
  • Bill Willson
  • Jerry Jasper
  • Richard Hale
  • Pam Schierberg
  • Nick Flerlage
  • Anna Freska

1 routine or incompletely attributed roll call stay in the official record rather than overwhelming this summary.

Record text

No transcript is held for this meeting. Recording: Watch video

Agenda textPlanning Commission — Agenda

Planning Commission City of Venice Meeting Agenda 401 West Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285 www.venicegov.com Council Chambers1:30 PMTuesday, April 7, 2026 Meeting Instructions 26-0555 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 26-0556 Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Meeting MinutesAttachments: IV. Audience Participation V. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 26-0557 Election of Chair and Vice Chair VI. Public Hearings 26-06VZ 1205 Tarpon Center Drive Variance (Quasi-Judicial) Staff: Nicole Tremblay, AICP, Senior Planner Agent: Luke Beerman, Freedom Fence Builders LLC Owner/Applicant: Sea Villas LLC Staff Report 26-06VZ Staff Presentation 26-06VZ Applicant - Application Applicant - Narrative Applicant - Survey Applicant - Decision Criteria 1.13.3 Attachments: VII. New Business 26-0558 Rules and Procedures for Planning Commission Page 1 of 2City of Venice Printed on 4/3/2026

April 7, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Staff: Roger Clark, AICP, Planning and Zoning Director Revised Rules of Procedure 2026 Clean Version Revised Rules of Procedure 2026 Strike Through Underline Attachments: VIII. Comments by Planning and Zoning Department IX. Comments by Planning Commission Members X. 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 4/3/2026

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  • Agenda item VIPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    The Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a variance request for 1205 Tarpon Center Drive.

    Department: Public Hearings · Topics: land_use, public_hearing

  • Agenda item VIIPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    The Planning Commission will review the proposed rules and procedures for the commission.

    Department: Public Hearings · Topics: land_use

  • Agenda item VIIILand useNo recorded outcome

    The Planning and Zoning Department will provide comments.

    Department: Public Hearings · Topics: land_use

  • Agenda item IXPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    Planning Commission members will provide comments.

    Department: Public Hearings

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