Development Review Committee

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 27, 2025, 9:00 A.M. 120 LAISHLEY COURT PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 MEMBERS PRESENT: Hank Flores, Urban Design/ Chair Ronald Cohowcz, Building; Justin Davoult, Police; Robert Ruth, Utilities; Taylor Smith, Fire; Samuel Updike, Public Works CITY STAFF PRESENT: Adrianna Gehrke, Planner I; Ashley Omelanski-Carney, Executive Assistant; Alexandra Friend, Board Recorder CALL TO ORDER Mr. Flores called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.a June 13, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Exhibits: Cover Page June 13, 2025, Minutes Mr. Ruth MOVED to approve the June 13, 2025, minutes, SECONDED by Mr. Smith. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2) PERMIT REVIEW There were none. 3) APPLICATION REVIEW 3.a DRC-04-2025 - 3897 Tamiami Trail Exhibits: Cover Page DRC-04-2025 Staff Report Application Traffic Impact Study Storm Water Management Report Building Elevations Construction Plan Mr. Flores reviewed the application for Bubble Down Car Wash, confirming staff comments were entered into the staff report.

Mr. Cohowcz stated Building comments would be held until permitting. Mr. Ruth MOVED to approve the application with the conditions listed in the staff report, SECONDED by Mr. Smith. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3.b DRC-05-2025 - 10031 Burnt Store Road Exhibits: Cover Page DRC-05-2025 Staff Report Application Storm Water Permitted Plan Renderings CIVIL PLANS_FINAL Mr. Flores reviewed the application for Take 5 Oil Change, confirming all staff comments were entered into the staff report. Mr. Cohowcz noted Building comments would be held until permitting. Mr. Ruth MOVED to approve the application with conditions listed in the staff report, SECONDED by Mr. Smith. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3.c V-02-2025 - 1780 W Marion Avenue Exhibits: Cover Page V-02-2025 - DRC Staff Report V-02-2025 Application Mr. Flores reviewed the application to cover the fuel station at Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club, noting staff comments were entered into the staff report. Mr. Cohowcz stated Building comments would be held until permitting. Mr. Jake Dye, Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club, stated the covers would be used only over the fuel station, noting the dockmasters currently had no relief from the sun while refueling vessels. Ms. Sherry Gaston stated the canopies met building code and would withstand winds up to 170 miles per hour. She stated the canopies could be removed from the structures within 10 minutes and she had a statement from the agent accepting responsibility for replacing the canopy if it molded or became damaged. Ms. Paula Williams stated the cover would prevent heat-related medical problems for the dockmaster refueling the vessels. Ms. Gaston stated Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club had been working to move this process forward for quite some time. Mr. Flores stated staff was unable to approve the application at this time due to deficient information, requesting the applicant provide further information to supplement the request. Mr. Davoult MOVED to table the application until the additional information was provided, SECONDED by Mr. Smith. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3.d DRC-01-2025 - 2530 Tamiami Trail Exhibits:

Cover Page Mr. Flores stated the application would be moved to the July 11, 2025, meeting. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.Chair Board Recorder