Planning Commission

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025, 2:00 P.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Sifrit, Chair Heather Knuffke, Charles Lewis, Patrice Petrik, John Reynders, James Wilton MEMBERS ABSENT: Toni Gray CITY STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Barry, Zoning Official; Alexandra Friend, Board Recorder CALL TO ORDER Mr. Sifrit called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Exhibits: Cover Page Chair Training Ms. Alexandra Friend, Board Recorder, provided a brief training on the responsibilities of Chair and Vice Chair, noting an election would be held as Mr. Goldberg had termed out of the Committee. She then opened the floor for nominations on Chair. Mr. Wilton NOMINATED Mr. Sifrit for Chair, SECONDED by Mr. Reynders. Ms. Friend confirmed there were no other nominations, announcing Mr. Sifrit was appointed Chair by acclamation. She then opened the floor for nominations on Vice Chair. Mr. Reynders NOMINATED Mr. Wilton for Vice Chair, SECONDED by Ms. Petrik. Ms. Friend confirmed there were no other nominations, announcing Mr. Wilton was appointed Vice Chair by acclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.a June 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Exhibits: Cover Page June 23, 2025, Minutes Mr. Wilton MOVED to approve the June 23, 2025, minutes, SECONDED by Mr. Reynders. AYE: Knuffke, Petrik, Reynders, Sifrit, Wilton

ABSENT: Gray, Lewis MOTION CARRIED. 2) LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS There were none. 3) QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS Ms. Friend swore in all participants. 3.a SRC-01-2025 - Seagrass Phase 2 Final Plat Exhibits: Cover Page SRC-01-2025 PC Staff Report Application Final Plat - NOT TO SCALE, reduced for size Ms. Rachel Barry, Zoning Official, reviewed the final plat application, noting the applicant had paid the required bond. Mr. Todd Rebol, applicant, stated he was available if the Commission had any questions. NOTE: Mr. Lewis joined the dais at 2:11 p.m. Mr. Sifrit opened the floor for public comment, calling three times for same. Mr. Reynders MOVED to close the public hearing, SECONDED by Mr. Wilton. AYE: Knuffke, Lewis, Petrik, Reynders, Sifrit, Wilton ABSENT: Gray MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Petrik MOVED to approve the plat application, SECONDED by Mr. Wilton. AYE: Knuffke, Lewis, Petrik, Reynders, Sifrit, Wilton ABSENT: Gray MOTION CARRIED. 4) GENERAL BUSINESS 4.a Board Training and Bylaw Review Exhibits: Cover Page Ms. Barry noted Item 4.a would be moved to the August 25, 2025, meeting. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. MEMBER COMMENTS There were none.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.Chair Board Recorder