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DeSoto County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final 5:30 PMTuesday, June 3, 2025 ROLL CALL All present members stated they had no ex-parte. Chairperson Bill Martin, Vice Chairman Brian Young, Council Member Erik Howard, Council Member Lynn Banish, and Council Member Allen Reesor Present Ex officio LPA school board appointee Jami SchuenemanAbsent PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Bill Martin, led the pledge of allegiance. SET OR AMEND THE AGENDA A motion was made by Vice Chairman Young, seconded by Council Member Banish, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Vice Chairman Young, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, and Council Member Reesor Aye: CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bill Martin called the meeting to order at 5:30pm PUBLIC FORM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS None PROOF OF PUBLICATION: MOTION TO FILE PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1. Proof of Publication Attachments: Legal Ad Publishers Affidavit Legal Ad Tear Sheet A motion was made by Council Member Howard, seconded by Council Member Reesor, that this Proof of Publication be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Vice Chairman Young, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, and Council Member Reesor Aye: MEETING MINUTES 2. Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 6, 2025 Page 1 of 4

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 3, 2025 Attachments: 5-6-2025 PC Meeting Minutes-Draft A motion was made by Council Member Howard, seconded by Council Member Reesor, that this Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Vice Chairman Young, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, and Council Member Reesor Aye: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS Misty Servia addressed the Planning Commission and explained that most of the planned LDR changes to the Subdivision regulations were placed on hold due to the requirements of an Executive Order known as the " Hurricane Bill " which prohibits some Florida counties (including DeSoto) from adopting any new regulations or procedures that are restrictive or burdensome while the communities rebuild. Staff may bring the subdivision changes back for consideration once the order has expired. On May 27, 2025 the Board did adopt new regulations for administratively approving Certified Agricultural Lots and Certified Residential Lots, which will allow land to be split without going through a subdivision process, in certain situations. ACTION ITEMS County Attorney, Evan Rosenthal announced the Quasi-Judicial hearing and explained the process for the Planning Commission during the hearing. Laura McClelland administered the oath to those that wanted to speak. 3. Resolution / Graeve Special Exception USE-0182-2024 Attachments: 2025-05-16 Graeve USE 0182 2024 SR PC Location Map - Graeve FLUM - Graeve Zoning Map - Graeve Site Plan - Graeve 2025-05-07 Resolution Graeve USE 0182 2024 with mms edits - cao tc Misty Servia presented a Special Exception Use application requesting approval to allow the parking of three (3) commercial vehicles (semi-tractor trailers) on a 20.3-acre property located on SW Addison Avenue. The property is zoned Agricultural- 5 (A-5) and located in the Rural/Agricultural Future Land Use Category. The applicant has applied for all necessary permits and has meet all conditions. The Board engaged in a discussion regarding the proposal as well as recommended conditions for approval. The applicant Mark and Renee Graeve were present explained he moves heavy equipment across the country, he has one truck and 3 trailers, a 13 axel which is quite large. The applicant gave photo to the board for reference. He explained to the board he has made some upgrades to the driveway and ROW so the vehicle is completely off the road and will not impede traffic. Lisa Abonte spoke in favor of the applicant stating she owns the Page 2 of 4

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 3, 2025 pasture property next door and supports the applicant parking his truck on the property. Council Member Howard made a motion to close the Public Hearing, which was seconded by Council Member Lynn Banish. A motion was made by Council Member Howard, seconded by Council Member Banish, that this Special Exception be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Vice Chairman Young, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, and Council Member Reesor Aye: 4. Resolution / Gutierrez Special Exception USE-0191-2024 Attachments: 2025-05-20 Gutierrez USE 0191 2024 SR for PC Location Map - Gutierrez FLUM - Gutierrez Zoning Map - Gutierrez Site Plan Depicting Turning EXHIBIT X Screening Illustration 2025-05-20 Resolution Gutierrez USE-0191-2024 PC Misty Servia presented a Special Exception Use application to allow the parking of two (2) commercial vehicles (semi-trailer and dump truck) within the Residential Multifamily Mixed (RMF-M) zoning district. The subject parcel is + 0.511-acre and located on SW Live Oak Avenue. There was discussion as to whether or not to proceed since the applicant was not present. Ms. Servia did advised that this case does have a pending Code Enforcement action. After further discussion the consensus was to proceed. The owner requests approval of a Special Exception for the parking of two (2) commercial vehicles (semi-truck and dump truck). There is a manufactured home on site, which will remain. There is an active Code Enforcment case on this property since July 15, 2024, which is currently on hold due to this Special Exception Use application stating there are two dump trucks, a semi-tractor trailer and untagged vehicles on site. There have been several complaints about the road being destroyed with trucks entering and exiting the property without proper driveway after recently being paved. Ms. Servia discussed one of the condition for consideration will the applicant will only be allowed two (2) commercial vehicles on the property, there are currently three (3) commercial vehicles parked two (2) dump trucks and one (1) semi-trailer, as well as all other conditions to be considered. There was discussion as to the length of time of processing, the spacing in the lot to turn or back up a semi-trailer. Ms. Servia stated that per a call the semi-trailer as been parked on the street and the dump trucks are on the property. Ms. Banish questioned if the applicant was made aware of the special exception application was for two (2) commercial vehicles when he filed in July of 2024? Since the photos that were shown have three (3) commercial vehicles are parked currently. Mr. Servia stated that the applicant was made aware. There was further discussion in regards to noise levels and the amount of space needed to turn around on site, what is or is not a commercial vehicle per the land development regulations. Michael Albritton spoke on DOT laws regarding large trucks. Council Member Howard made a motion to close the Public Hearing, which was Page 3 of 4

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 3, 2025 seconded by Council Member Young. A motion was made by Council Member Banish, seconded by Vice Chairman Young, that this Special Exception be denied. The motion carried by the following vote: Chairperson Martin, Vice Chairman Young, Council Member Howard, Council Member Banish, and Council Member Reesor Aye: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER REMARKS NEXT MEETING Being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chairman Martin adjourned the meeting at 6:35pm. _______________________________ ________________ CHAIRPERSON DATE ADJOURNMENT Being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Martin adjourned the meeting at 6:35pm. 5. Planning Commission Documents Attachments: Planning Graeve Photo 1 Planning Graeve Photo 3 PC speaker Card 2 06-03-25 PC speaker card 06-03-25 NOTE: For quasi-judicial matters, any party desiring a verbatim record of the proceeding of this hearing for the purpose of an appeal is advised to make private arrangements for the production of a record and anyone wishing to present documents or other written evidence to the Board must provide eight (8) copies of the written material. If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. Page 4 of 4