Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026

Chair Apking called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.

A moment of silence was observed.

Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: Commissioners Apking, Botana, Estes, Martin, Moore, Senatore, Severson, and Alternate Commissioner Schwartz were present. Commissioner Lemieux was excused.

ALSO PRESENT: Keith Long, Council Liaison Cody Vaughan-Birch, Assistant City Attorney Anthony Santora, Senior Planner

CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Chair Apking inquired if there were any changes to the agenda. There were none.

MOTION: Adopt the agenda as presented. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: unanimous AYES: Apking, Botana, Estes, Martin, Moore, Senatore, Severson

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting Minutes – December 3, 2025

MOTION: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 3, 2025 as presented. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: unanimous AYES: Apking, Botana, Estes, Martin, Moore, Senatore, Severson

BUSINESS None.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance 1-26 (FLUM25-000009) An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, amending the City of Cape Coral, Florida Comprehensive Plan by amending the Future Land Use Map from Mixed-Use (MX) to Light Industrial (I) for a portion of land lying in Section 30, Township 43 South, Range 24 East, as more particularly described herein; and amending the Future Land Use Map from Mixed-Use (MX) to Natural Resources/Preserve (PR) Land Use for a

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portion of land lying in Section 30, Township 43 South, Range 24 East, as more particularly described herein; providing for severability and an effective date. Applicant: City of Cape Coral Adress: 1009-1303 Kismet PKWY E Acreage: 69.99 Acres Request: Amending the current Mixed Use (MX) land use to a proposed Light Industrial (I) City Planning Staff Recommendation: Approval

Senior Planner Santora displayed the following slides: * Ordinance 1-26/FLUM25-000009 * Ord 1-26/FLUM25-000009 Background Information (2 slides) * Official Site Aerial Map * Current FLU Map * Proposed FLU Map * Current Zoning Map * Analysis – Land Development Code * Analysis -- Comprehensive Plan * Analysis – City Impact * Analysis – Fire and Police * Recommendation – Approval * Correspondence: Prior to the scheduled hearing, staff did not receive any correspondence. Following the distribution of materials and before the meeting, staff received one email and several phone calls requesting additional information; however, none indicated a position either in support of or in opposition to the Ordinance.

Public hearing opened. No speakers. Public hearing closed.

Discussion held regarding: * Potential effect on existing homes * A small section remains residential within the Parks and Recreation Classification * Potential long term City goal for residences south of Kismet * Western edge of the property earmarked for Industrial Classification * Intent is to have industrial base expansion

MOTION: Recommend approval of Ordinance 1-26 (FLUM25-000009), as presented. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 7 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0 AYES: Apking, Botana, Estes, Martin, Moore, Senatore, Severson NAYS: None ABSENT/ABSTAIN: None

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CITIZENS INPUT

Jim Pavek spoke in opposition to the development of Redfish Pointe and questioned if it is ethical to meet with each Planning and Zoning Commissioner on an individual basis.

Sarah Pavek spoke in opposition to the development of Redfish Pointe.

STAFF UPDATES

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

MEMBER COMMENTS

None.

TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETING

A Regular Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

Submitted by, (Signature) Stacey Pasek Recording Secretary