Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Minutes – 2-18-2026 – J. Griffith Page 1 of 6 CITY OF BRADENTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 18, 2026 The City of Bradenton Planning Commission met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Present: Chair Ben Bakker, Vice Chair Keith Green; Commissioner Michael Neal; Commissioner Michael Jones; Commissioner Darin Autrey; Commissioner Jason “JB” Taylor; and Commissioner Richard Whetstone City Staff: Scott Rudacille, City Attorney; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Greg DeLong, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director; Hannah Gordon, City Planner; Jake Arjona, City Planner; Tamara Melton, City Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON CHAIR BAKKER NOMINATED COMMISSIONER NEAL AS CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONER WHETSTONE NOMINATED COMMISSIONER TAYLOR AS CHAIRPERSON. The vote was made for Commissioner Neal to serve as Chairperson. The vote was 4-3 with Commissioners Whetstone, Taylor, and Jones voting no. The vote was made for Commissioner Taylor to serve as Chairperson. The vote was 3-4 with Commissioners Green, Bakker, Neal, and Autrey voting no. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON Following several nominations for Vice-Chairperson, Scott Rudacille, City Attorney, recommended that a formal motion be made for Vice-Chairperson. MOTION TO ELECT BEN BAKKER AS THE PLANNING COMMISSION VICE- CHAIRPERSON was made by Chair Neal and seconded by Commissioner Autrey. The motion passed 4-3 with Commissioners Whetstone, Taylor, and Jones voting no. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a) Clerk: Minutes from the January 21, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 21, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING was made by Commissioner Autrey and seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion passed unanimously. Approved by Planning Commission on April 15, 2026

Planning Commission Minutes – 2-18-2026 – J. Griffith Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. AGENDA ITEMS: a) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN-VAR-25-0007 - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING, COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25-0007 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, A 72- INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE WITHIN 25-FEET. OF INTERSECTING DRIVEWAYS, AND TO NOT PROVIDE VISIBILITY SITE TRIANGLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND STREETS; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 21st AVE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 44495100051), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Jake Arjona, City Planner, explained that the applicant requested approval for a variance to install a six-foot fence. He provided details about the property and included photographs, a zoning map, and the criteria for the variance. Mr. DeLong pointed out there was a letter of opposition included with the agenda packet. Staff Report: 1. Planning Commission is encouraged to evaluate the request based on the criteria provided, as well as input from staff, the applicant, and the public. 2. It is in staff’s opinion that the request is found to be not consistent with the intent of Section 2.2.8.1 of the Land Use Regulations. Should the Planning Commission wish to approve the subject request, staff recommends that the Commission consider the following stipulations as conditions of approval: 1. The fence shall remain at least seventy-five percent (75%) transparent. 2. A current property survey shall be submitted when applying for permits. 3. The southeast gate adjacent to the driveway shall be rolling (parallel to the fence), rather than swinging inward or outward. 4. Barbed wire shall not be permitted on any portion of the fence Commissioner Bakker asked what type of material would be used for the fence and if all requirements for emergency services were met. Mr. Arjona stated the fence would be chain link. Commissioner Thomas stated that the fire marshal declared a Knox box was required. Jose Ballesteros, agent for the applicant, stated that safety was the primary reason for the fence around the property and the owners were prepared to follow recommendations from the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission Minutes – 2-18-2026 – J. Griffith Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Autry suggested that they should use the black vinyl coated chain link fence for an improved appearance. The agent agreed to the suggestion. Commissioner Thomas asked about black metal picket fence on the east side and along 21st Avenue West for more visibility and appearance. Mr. Ballesteros said he would have to ask the owners because of the price difference. After discussion the Commission made additional stipulations to the final order. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Taylor made the MOTION TO APPROVE FINAL ORDER PLN-VAR-25-007 WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. The fence shall remain at least seventy-five percent (75%) transparent. Black vinyl coated chain-link fencing is the minimum acceptable material, with black metal picket fencing preferred, along the south and east sides of the church building. 2. A current property survey shall be submitted when applying for permits. 3. The southeast gate adjacent to the driveway shall be rolling (parallel to the fence), rather than swinging inward or outward. 4. Barbed wire shall not be permitted on any portion of the fence. 5. The site plan shall be modified to provide required visibility triangle at the easternmost driveway. 6. Provide a Knox Box per fire requirements. 7. Existing vegetation must be maintained on the subject property to ensure visibility within the sight triangles. Mr. Rudacille suggested the applicant return to the podium to agree with stipulations and Mr. Ballesteros agreed to the seven stipulations. Chair Neal seconded and the motion passed unanimously. b) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN-VAR-26-0001 - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-26-0001 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, INCLUDING AROUND A DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 829 57TH STREET EAST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 1424600159), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Planning Commission Minutes – 2-18-2026 – J. Griffith Page 4 of 6 Hannah Gordon, City Planner, explained that the applicant requested approval for a variance to install a six-foot fence, and dumpster enclosure. She provided details about the property and included photographs, a zoning map, and the criteria for the variance. Staff Report: 1. Planning Commission is encouraged to evaluate the request based on the criteria provided, as well as input from staff, the applicant, and the public. 2. It is in staff’s opinion that the request is found to be not consistent with the intent of Section 2.2.8.1 of the Land Use Regulations. Should the Planning Commission wish to approve the subject request, staff recommend that the Commission consider the following stipulations as conditions of approval: 1. The fence in the front yard shall remain at least seventy-five percent (75%) transparent. 2. All fencing in the front yard, excluding the dumpster enclosure, shall be open picket, black or dark bronze in color. Luke Beerman, agent for the applicant, added that Knox boxes and battery back-up on the operators were included in the plan. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE FINAL ORDER PLN-VAR-26-001 WITH THE STIPULATIONS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF was made by Commissioner Green and seconded by Commissioner Autrey. The motion passed unanimously. c) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4069 - PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 4069 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BRADENTON LAND USE REGULATIONS AND FORM BASED CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY SECTION 397.487, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS TO CREATE A NEW SECTION 4.3.15 RELATING TO CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 12 OF THE FORM BASED CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4.7 OF THE FORM BASED CODE RELATING TO SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND USES WITHIN TRANSECT ZONES; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.3.6 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO GROUP CARE HOMES AND GROUP CARE FACILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3.2 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO STANDARD LAND USE ATLAS DISTRICT REGULATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, TABLE 3.2.1.1 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS

Planning Commission Minutes – 2-18-2026 – J. Griffith Page 5 of 6 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS/PERMITTED USES AND SPECIAL USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Singer explained Ordinance 4069 was written in response to Florida Statute 397.487(15) that required that local governments establish procedures for the approval of recovery residences. She concluded that this provided reasonable accommodation of certified recovery residences in the City. Staff Report: Proposed Ordinance 4069 will: • Define a certified recovery residence and reasonable accommodation. • Amend the definitions for group care homes and group care facilities. • Provide for group care homes and group care facilities in the Form Based Code. • Classify recovery residences as group care home or group care facility. • Establish a procedure for applying for reasonable accommodation as a recovery residence, including appeals and revocation. Mr. Rudacille explained the requirements of the statute and the process used to determine eligibility of recovery residences. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 4069 was made by Commissioner Green and seconded by Chair Neal. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Singer informed the Commission that Ordinance 4069 would go before City Council on March 11, 2026, for the first reading. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Ms. Singer stated that she felt her department was in a good position to address more code changes this year. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATES a) Planning & Community Development: City Council Meeting - January 28,2026: • Final Order PLN-APL-25-0003: 1114 12th Street West | Appeal of Planning Commission decision | Case upheld (vote 5-0).

Planning Commission Minutes – 2-18-2026 – J. Griffith Page 6 of 6 City Council Meeting - February 11, 2026: • Resolution 26-02: 2115 9th Street East | Special Use Permit for Public Facility • Resolution 26-03: 1706 9th Street East | Special Use Permit for Public Facility • Resolution 26-04: 3511 Manatee Avenue West | Special Use Permit for Drive Thru Service Station Greg DeLong, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director, summarized the agenda items and decisions that went before City Council at the previous meetings. He added the agenda items approved today would go before the Council on March 11, 2026. MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Autrey and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 3:16 p.m.

AGENDA

BRADENTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026

101 OLD MAIN STREET, BRADENTON, FL 34205

1.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON

5.

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON

6.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

a)

Clerk : Minutes from the January 21, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting

Approval

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1-21-2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENTS

Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission on any non-agenda item should complete a comment slip and submit it to the Clerk.

8.

AGENDA ITEMS

a)

Planning & Community Development : Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN-VAR-25-0007 - PUBLIC HEARING

FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING, COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25-0007 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE WITHIN 25-FEET. OF INTERSECTING DRIVEWAYS, AND TO NOT PROVIDE VISIBILITY SITE TRIANGLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND STREETS; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 21st AVE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 44495100051), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion to either approve or deny Final Order PLN-VAR-25-0007. If the action is to recommend approval, staff recommends the following stipulations be applied to the approval: The fence shall remain at least seventy-five percent (75%) transparent. A current property survey shall be submitted when applying for permits. The southeast gate adjacent to the driveway shall be rolling (parallel to the fence), rather than swinging inward or outward. Barbed wire shall not be permitted on any portion of the fence.

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Final Order PLN-VAR-25-0007

Staff Report

Application Materials

Letter of Opposition

b)

Planning & Community Development : Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN-VAR-26-0001 - PUBLIC HEARING

FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-26-0001 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, INCLUDING AROUND A DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 829 57TH STREET EAST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 1424600159), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion to either approve or deny Final Order PLN-VAR-26-0001. If the action is to recommend approval, staff recommends the following stipulations to be applied to the approval: The fence located in the front yard shall remain at least seventy-five percent (75%) transparent. All fencing in the front yard, excluding the dumpster enclosure, shall be open picket, black or dark bronze in color.

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AGENDA BRADENTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 101 OLD MAIN STREET, BRADENTON, FL 34205 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON 5. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON 6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a) Clerk: Minutes from the January 21, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting 1-21-2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission on any non-agenda item should complete a comment slip and submit it to the Clerk. 8. AGENDA ITEMS a) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN- VAR-25-0007 - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING, COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25-0007 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, A 72- INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE WITHIN 25-FEET. OF INTERSECTING DRIVEWAYS, AND TO NOT PROVIDE VISIBILITY SITE TRIANGLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND STREETS; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 21st AVE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 44495100051), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Final Order PLN-VAR-25-0007 Staff Report Application Materials 1

Letter of Opposition b) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN- VAR-26-0001 - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-26-0001 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, INCLUDING AROUND A DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 829 57TH STREET EAST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 1424600159), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Final Order PLN-VAR-26-0001 Staff Report Application Materials c) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4069 - PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BRADENTON LAND USE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES TO SEEK REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY SECTION 397.487, FLORIDA STATUTES; FINDING THAT THE LAND USE REGULATIONS ALREADY PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4069 Staff Report 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATES a) Planning & Community Development: City Council Meeting - January 28, 2026: Final Order PLN-APL-25-0003: 1114 12th Street W. | Appeal of Planning Commission decision | Case upheld (vote 5-0). City Council Meeting - February 11, 2026: Resolution 26-02: 2115 9th Street East | Special Use Permit for Public Facility Resolution 26-03: 1706 9th Street East | Special Use Permit for Public Facility Resolution 26-04: 3511 Manatee Avenue West | Special Use Permit for Drive Thru Service Station 2

12. ADJOURN All interested persons and parties may appear either in person and be heard or submit written comments regarding the above matter to the Planning and Community Development Director and they will be heard and considered. The hearing may be continued from time to time as necessary. Copies of the application or further information may be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, 34205, or by calling (941) 932-9407. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9400 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.a Item Cover Page DATE: February 18, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jamie Griffith, Clerk ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES SUBJECT: Minutes from the January 21, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Minutes from the January 21, 2026, Planning Commission meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026, Planning Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 1-21-2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4

1 Planning Commission Minutes – 1-21-2026 – J. Griffith Page 1 of 6 CITY OF BRADENTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 21, 2026 The City of Bradenton Planning Commission met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Present: Vice Chair Keith Green; Commissioner Michael Neal; Commissioner Michael Jones; Commissioner Darin Autrey; and Commissioner Jason “JB” Taylor. Chair Ben Bakker and Commissioner Richard Whetstone were excused. City Staff: Scott Rudacille, City Attorney; Rob Perry, City Administrator; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Greg DeLong, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director; Brandon Wink, City Planner; Jake Arjona, City Planner; Tamara Melton, City Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: a) Clerk: Minutes from the December 17, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 17, 2025, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Neal. The motion passed unanimously. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director, informed the Commission that Chair Bakker requested that the election of Chair and Vice Chair be continued to the February 18, 2026, meeting so that he could be present. MOTION TO DEFER OFFICER ELECTIONS TO THE FEBRUARY 18, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING was made by Commissioner Neal and seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion passed unanimously. REVIEW OF BYLAWS: Greg DeLong, Planning and Community Development Director, presented the bylaw revisions to the Commission. MOTION TO APPROVE THE BYLAWS was made by Commissioner Autrey and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Tamara Melton, City Clerk, administered the oath for those that wished to speak during the following public hearings. AGENDA ITEMS: 5

2 Planning Commission Minutes – 1-21-2026 – J. Griffith Page 2 of 6 a) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4069 - PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BRADENTON LAND USE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES TO SEEK REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY SECTION 397.487, FLORIDA STATUTES; FINDING THAT THE LAND USE REGULATIONS ALREADY PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Singer requested that Ordinance 4069 be continued to the February 18, 2026, meeting because staff were working with the City Attorney to finalize the language. MOTION TO CONTINUE ORDINANCE 4069 TO THE FEBRUARY 11, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING was made by Commissioner Neal and seconded by Commissioner Autrey. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION TO REVISE THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO CONTINUE ORDINANCE 4069 TO THE FEBRUARY 18, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING was made by Commissioner Neal and seconded by Commissioner Autrey. The motion passed unanimously. b) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN-VAR-25-0007 - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING, COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25-0007 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE WITHIN 35-FEET. OF INTERSECTING DRIVEWAYS, AND TO NOT PROVIDE VISIBILITY SITE TRIANGLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND STREETS; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 21st AVENUE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 44495100051), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Jake Arjona, City Planner, announced that the applicant was not present. Mr. Arjona explained that the applicant was requesting approval for a variance to install a six-foot fence. He provided details about the property and included photographs, a zoning map, and the criteria for the variance. Staff Comments:1. Planning Commission is encouraged to evaluate the request based on the criteria provided, as well as input from staff, the applicant, and the public. 2. It is in staff’s opinion that the request is found to be not consistent with the intent of Section 2.2.8.1 of the Land Use Regulations. Should the Planning Commission wish to approve the subject request, staff recommend that the Commission consider the following stipulations as conditions of approval: 1. The fence shall remain see through. 2. A current property survey shall be submitted when applying for permits. 6

3 Planning Commission Minutes – 1-21-2026 – J. Griffith Page 3 of 6 3. The southeast gate adjacent to the driveway shall be rolling (parallel to the fence), rather than swinging inward or outward. Commissioner Autrey asked what type of fence would be used. Mr. Arjona stated it would be a chain link fence. Commissioner Thomas stated there was a letter in the agenda packet associated with this case that mentioned vagrancy and safety issues on this property. He questioned if there were any ongoing issues. Mr. Arjona deferred the question to the property owners who were not present. Scott Rudacille, City Attorney, advised that since this was a final order, and the property owner was not present, the Commission should open the public hearing and motion to continue the case until the February 18, 2026, meeting so that the property owner could be present. He stated the questions were for the property owner to answer. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward. MOTION TO CONTINUE FINAL ORDER PLN-VAR-25-0007 TO THE FEBRUARY 18, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Neal. The motion passed unanimously. c) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: RESOLUTION 26-02 - PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-25-0024 TO ALLOW A PUBLIC FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 2115 9TH STREET EAST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID NO. 4687900059), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Thomas suggested combining the public hearings for Resolution 26-02 and Resolution 26-03 because they were related. Mr. DeLong explained that Resolution 26-02 was a Special Use Permit to allow a public facility at 2115 9 th Street East. He provided information on the property including a parcel map, photographs, and zoning information. Staff Comments: 1. Planning Commission is encouraged to evaluate the request based on the criteria provided, as well as input from staff, the applicant, and the public. 2. It is in staff’s opinion that the request is found to be consistent with the intent of Section 3.3.2.5 of the Land Use Regulations along with the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. c) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: RESOLUTION 26-03 - PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-25-0025 TO ALLOW A PUBLIC FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 1706 9TH STREET EAST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID NO. 4633211009), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED 7

4 Planning Commission Minutes – 1-21-2026 – J. Griffith Page 4 of 6 HEREIN; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. DeLong explained that Resolution 26-03 was a Special Use Permit to allow a public facility at 1706 9 th Street East. He provided information on the property including a parcel map, photographs, conceptual site plan, and zoning information. Staff Comments: 1. Planning Commission is encouraged to evaluate the request based on the provided criteria, as well as input from staff, the applicant, and the public. 2. It is in staff’s opinion that the request is found to be consistent with the intent of Section 3.3.2.5 of the Land Use Regulations along with the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Autry expressed concern with the egress on U.S. 301. Rob Perry, City Administrator, addressed the egress concerns from the Commission and explained stipulations from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Mr. Rudacille clarified that the public hearing was for Resolutions 26-02 and 26-03. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-02 SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-25-0024 was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-03 SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-25-0025 was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Neal. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. DeLong announced that both resolutions would go before City Council on February 11, 2026. d) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: RESOLUTION 26-04 - PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-25-0023 TO OPERATE A DRIVE THRU SERVICE STATION/REPAIR FACILITY IN THE SCC (SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3511 MANATEE AVENUE WEST, BRADENTON, FL (PARCEL 3677000006) BRADENTON, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brandon Wink, City Planner, explained that the applicant was seeking approval for a Special Use Permit for a drive-through service station/repair facility at 3511 Manatee Avenue West. Mr. Wink presented information on the property including a parcel map, photographs, current and concept site plans, and zoning information. Staff Comment: 8

5 Planning Commission Minutes – 1-21-2026 – J. Griffith Page 5 of 6 1. During the Site Improvement Permitting phase, the site plan shall be reviewed for compliance with the Florida Fire and Building Codes and with City of Bradenton Land Use regulations, as applicable. Herb Green, Agent, announced that the traffic and activity would decrease with the new facility. He summarized the planned changes and uses for the site. Commissioner Thomas asked Mr. Green if all egress points will remain. Mr. Green confirmed they would. Commissioner Thomas expressed safety concerns about the possibility that cars would turn west onto Manatee Avenue. Commissioner Thomas questioned if any additional landscape screening was planned. Mr. Green responded that after consideration, the owner did not want to disrupt the mature palm trees on the site. Commissioner Neal asked if the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) needed to review the plans and Mr. Green responded that their review was not required. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Thomas requested that the applicant consider egress changes when developing the site. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-04 WITH THE RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS was made by Commissioner Neal and seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion passed 3-2 with Commissioners Taylor and Autrey voting no. Mr. DeLong informed the Commission that Resolution 26-04 would go before City Council on February 11, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: None. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATES: a) Planning & Community Development: City Council Meeting – December 10, 2025: • Resolution 25-99: 126 5th Ave. Dr. E., 604-608 2nd St. E., | Drive-Thru | Approved (vote 4-1) • Resolution 25-101: 2435 Riverview Blvd. | Dock | Approved (vote 5-0) • Resolution 25-102: 1512 Ballard Park Dr. | Group Care Facility | Approved (vote 5-0) City Council Meeting - January 14, 2026: • Ordinance 4065 | Text Amendment related to fences (1st Reading) • Ordinance 4066 | Comp. Plan Amendment for Coastal High Hazard Area in Urban Core (1st Reading) City Council Meeting - January 28, 2026: • Final Order PLN-APL-25-0003: 1114 12th St. W. | Appeal of Planning Commission decision 9

6 Planning Commission Minutes – 1-21-2026 – J. Griffith Page 6 of 6 Ms. Singer announced that the information related to Ordinance 4065 was incorrect. She noted that the ordinance was passed at the January 14, 2026, City Council meeting. MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Autrey and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:59 p.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available for a fee upon request. 10

AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.a Item Cover Page DATE: February 18, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Jake Arjona, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: Quasi-Judicial: FINAL ORDER: PLN-VAR-25-0007 - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING, COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25-0007 TO ALLOW A 72- INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE WITHIN 25-FEET. OF INTERSECTING DRIVEWAYS, AND TO NOT PROVIDE VISIBILITY SITE TRIANGLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND STREETS; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 21st AVE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 44495100051), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SUGGESTED ACTION: Motion to either approve or deny Final Order PLN-VAR- 25-0007. If the action is to recommend approval, staff recommends the following stipulations be applied to the approval: The fence shall remain at least seventy- five percent (75%) transparent. A current property survey shall be submitted when applying for permits. The southeast gate adjacent to the driveway shall be rolling (parallel to the fence), rather than swinging inward or outward. Barbed wire shall not be permitted on any portion of the fence. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? Yes Does this item require a public hearing? 11

Yes EXPLANATION: The applicant is requesting a six-foot fence around a portion of the subject property, including the front yard, where the City of Bradenton Land Use Regulations limits fence heights to a maximum of four feet in height. Additionally, the proposed fence is encroaching into the required sight visibility triangle at the driveway’s intersection with 21st Avenue West, where the Regulations require a minimum ten-foot sight visibility triangle to be clear of visual obstructions. Along the eastern boundary of the fenced area, the proposed fence should be a maximum of 24 inches in height within 25 feet of the intersecting two gated areas and the north/south driveway. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Reviewed by City Attorney Rudacille. SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to either approve or deny Final Order PLN-VAR-25-0007, with the stipulations recommended by staff. ATTACHMENTS: Final Order PLN-VAR-25-0007 Staff Report Application Materials Letter of Opposition 12

PLN-VAR-25-0007 Page 1 of 5 5438340v1 FINAL ORDER VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25-0007 FINAL ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. PLN-VAR-25- 0007 TO ALLOW A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD, A 72-INCH (6-FOOT) HIGH FENCE WITHIN 25-FT. OF INTERSECTING DRIVEWAYS, AND TO NOT PROVIDE VISIBILITY SITE TRIANGLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND STREETS; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 116 21st AVE WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID 4495100051), AS MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL SANIDAD Y VIDA CORP (“Property Owner”) owns the property located at 116 21st Ave West (Parcel ID 4495100051), more particularly described in Exhibit “A” (the “Property”), and WHEREAS, Jose Ballesteros (the “Applicant”), as authorized agent for Property Owner, submitted an application for a variance to allow a 72-inch (6- foot) high fence in the front yard and not to provide visibility site triangles at the intersection of driveways and streets at the Property, as shown on the Site Plan attached as Exhibit “B””; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Element designates the Property as UCC (Urban Commercial Corridor); and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Official Zoning Map classifies the Property as UCC (Urban Commercial Corridor); and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Land Use Regulations, Section 5.2, provides standards regarding Area, Dimensional & Quantity requirements for accessory structures; and WHEREAS, The City of Bradenton Land Use Regulations, Section 5.2.2.4, state that fencing located within the front yard is limited to a maximum height of 48 inches. In addition, Chapter 10 requires that the visibility triangle from driveway and street intersection to be maintained at 10 feet; and WHEREAS, the record of the staff report and Applicant submittal materials, are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Final Order. 13

PLN-VAR-25-0007 Page 2 of 5 5438340v1 NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and issues the Final Order as follows: Section 1. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. After considering the evidence on the record and that including the staff report, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following Findings of Fact: a. The Whereas clauses contained herein are hereby adopted as Findings of Fact. b. The Property Owner is requesting approval of a variance to install a 72- inch (6-foot) high fence in the front yard, 72-inch (6-foot) fence within 25-feet of intersecting driveways, and to not provide visibility site triangles at the intersection of the driveways and streets, as shown on the site plan attached as Exhibit “B”. c. The proposed variance meets all noted requirements within Section 2.2.8.1 of the Land Use Regulations, as further described below. 1. The need for the dimensional variance was not created by the Applicant's or previous owner's action, such as improper lot division, in violation of these LURs or previously effective land use regulations 2. Strict application of the provisions of these LURs would deprive the Applicant of a