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Planning and Zoning Board Meeting (2026-03-16)

Monday, March 16, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board approved two new mural projects, modified a condition for the 'Gardens at Midtown' development, and advanced three ordinances related to land use and subdivision regulations. The meeting also included an informational presentation on the city's long-term growth and infrastructure planning.

Why it matters

The board's decisions directly impact local property development standards, the visual appearance of the downtown area, and the regulatory framework for future housing and infrastructure projects in Wauchula.

What happens next

The scheduled meeting date has passed. Minutes or an action agenda are not published in the records we hold.

This meeting date has passed and no official outcome record has been published yet. Nothing on this page is a decision.

People and votes

Dowden

1 recorded vote

  1. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

    Official record

6 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (6)

1. Minutes for 02/16/2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting

Yes
1
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (1)
Phillipsyes

2. Minutes for 02/16/2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Steffensyes
Phillipsyes
Dowdenyes

3. Minutes for 02/16/2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Steffensyes
Phillipsyes
Dowdenyes

4. Ordinance 2026-06 FLUM Amendment for 119 Ohio Avenue

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Steffensyes
Phillipsyes
Dowdenyes

5. Ordinance 2026-07 Zoning Amendment for 119 Ohio Avenue

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Steffensyes
Phillipsyes
Dowdenyes

6. Ordinance 2026-09 Subdivision Regulation Modification

Yes
3
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (3)
Steffensyes
Phillipsyes
Dowdenyes

Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM Historic City Hall, Commission Chambers – 225 East Main Street, Suite 105 www.cityofwauchula.gov INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER Meeting was Called to Order by Gary Phillips @ 5:00pm ROLL CALL PRESENT Donna Steffens Garry Phillips William Dowden Also, Present Melodie Kincaid, City of Wauchula, Deputy City Clerk Kyle Long, City of Wauchula-Community Development Director ABSENT Thomas Stanton MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 1. Minutes for 02/16/2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. Voting Yea: Phillips ITEMS TO DISCUSS 2. 116 W Main St Mural Prior to discussing this item, Kyle went over Codes with Board Members so they better understand in making their decision. Kyle presented documentation for the mural project at 116 W. Main Street. After discussion the Board Voted Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. Voting Yea: Steffens, Phillips, Dowden 3. 131 W Main St Mural Kyle presented documents and images for the mural project at 131 W. Main Street. After discussion, the board voted Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. Voting Yea: Steffens, Phillips, Dowden

4. EAR Based Amendments Agenda Report Stephanie with CFRPC made presentation of details and information on this item This is just for information purposes only, there will not be any voting today on this item. Includes information on framework, how the city will grow, develop, resources, schools, infrastructure, etc to be reviewed every 7 years. Details on a comp plan, general house keeping items, updates, etc. No discussion was had and no questions from the board 5. Preliminary Plat - Gardens at Midtown Stephanie with CFRPC presented details and information on this item After going over conditions, with Sara Evers via Zoom, Brian Hunter of Hunter Engineering had questions about Condition #3 Jackie Meeks, Treasurer of Wauchula Womens Club spoke her concerns about the trees on the property. Hunter provided blueprint of the property and went over the plan with the existing trees. Motion was made by Steffens to approve removing the word "NOT" in Condition 3 2nd made by Dowden All were in favor to remove the word "NOT" in condition #3 ORDINANCES 6. Ordinance 2026-06 FLUM Amendment for 119 Ohio Avenue Stephanie with CFRPC presented details and information on this item. Kyle added information about the applicant After further discussion Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. Voting Yea: Steffens, Phillips, Dowden 7. Ordinance 2026-07 Zoning Amendment for 119 Ohio Avenue Stephanie with CFRPC presented details and information on this Rezone After further discussion Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. Voting Yea: Steffens, Phillips, Dowden 8. Ordinance 2026-09 Subdivision Regulation Modification Stephanie with CFRPC presented details and information on this item. There was no additional discussion Motion made by Steffens, Seconded by Dowden. Voting Yea: Steffens, Phillips, Dowden PUBLIC COMMENT / NON-AGENDA ITEMS No Public Comments of Non Agenda Items OLD BUSINESS No Old Business to discuss REMINDERS None ADJOURNMENT Phillips adjourned meeting @ 6:12pm

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