Planning & Zoning Advisory Board

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes Planning & Zoning Advisory Board 9:00 AM City Commission ChambersThursday, January 15, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Waugh called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev, Chair Wolf and Vice Chair Gortz Present: 6 - Board Member KeoghAbsent: 1 - ALSO PRESENT Staff Liaison Willette-Grondin, City Attorney Coughlin, and Board Specialist Fritz. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Waugh. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There is no public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. 26-0303 Approve the December 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. Chair Waugh announced the item and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Irizarry, seconded by Board Member Patricoski, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev and Chair Wolf 5 - Not Present: Vice Chair Gortz1 - Absent: Board Member Keogh1 - A motion was made by Board Member Wolf, seconded by Board Member Patricoski, to hear Item No. PSPP-25-03579 at this time. The motion carried the following vote: Yes: Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev and Chair Wolf 5 - Page 1City of North Port Printed on 4/2/2026

January 15, 2026Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Not Present: Vice Chair Gortz1 - Absent: Board Member Keogh1 - 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. PSPP-25-03 579 Consideration of Petition No. PSPP-25-03579 via Resolution No. 2026-R-05 to Approve a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Brightmore East, a 290-Unit Multi-family Residential Community on Approximately 108.8 Acres located Generally West of South River Road and North of Manasota Beach Road. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) Chair Waugh announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and requested the Board Specialist to read the petition title and swear in those wishing to provide testimony. Ms. Fritz read the petition title and swore in those wishing to provide testimony. Chair Waugh called for disclosure of ex-parte communications. Board Members disclosed no ex-parte communications. Ms. Fritz stated there were no aggrieved parties. Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, proposed preliminary subdivision plat, consistency with Florida Statutes, compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code, environmental survey, flood zone, staff review, public notice, legal review, and staff recommendations. John Luczynski, Wellen Park, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including extension of Brightmore, amenity center, trail connection, property details and location, and future plans. There was no rebuttal by the Applicant. There was no rebuttal by Staff. There was no public comment. Board questions and discussion took place regarding utilization of trails and flood standards, letter of map revision (LOMR), additional emergency entrance, and transitional and wetland buffers between single and multiple family homes. Mr. Luczynski spoke to previous presentation of Village G petition. Board questions and discussion continued regarding traffic concerns, ingress and egress, permit approval and timeline and gates within community. Mr. Luczynski presented a closing argument requesting approval. Ms. Willette-Grondin presented a closing argument requesting permits, compliance with all code and Florida Statues, and requested approval. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 4/2/2026

January 15, 2026Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Chair Waugh closed the public hearing and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Irizarry, seconded by Board Member Patricoski, to recommend that the City Commission approve Petition No. PSPP-25-03579, via Resolution No. 2026-R-05, Brightmore East Preliminary Subdivision Plat and find that, based on the competent substantial evidence, the specific requirements in the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan have been met. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev and Chair Wolf 5 - Not Present: Vice Chair Gortz1 - Absent: Board Member Keogh1 - Recess was taken from 9:45 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. 6. PRESENTATION A. 26-0305 Presentation of Sunshine Law Training (Presented by the Office of the City Attorney) Chair Waugh announced the item. Ms. Coughlin provided a presentation including public meetings definition, open meeting requirements, social gatherings and meetings, attorney general opinions, communications on personal devices, penalties for violation and examples, public records definition and requests, email and text messages, public records retention, Florida Commission on Ethics, prohibited conduct, abuse of public position, disclosure or use of certain information, prohibited relationships, voting and conflicts of interest, relatives, penalties, meeting procedures, quorum and motions, discussion, alternate members, and requesting information that is not a public record. Board discussion took place regarding answering public questions, process for interviews, discussion between Board Members and City Commission, exempt information, collective bargaining, and email disclosures. Ms. Willette-Grondin spoke to accessibility of agenda and notifying Board Members of meetings. Board discussion continued regarding communication after meetings, ex -parte interactions in public places, event invitations due to Board position, and examples of foreseeable issues. There was no public comment. 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. 26-0290 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to City Commission Chair Waugh announced the item. Ms. Willette-Grondin introduced the item. Page 3City of North Port Printed on 4/2/2026

January 15, 2026Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Board discussion took place regarding approval of report. There was no public comment. Chair Waugh requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Bagaev, seconded by Board Member Irizarry, to approve the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to the City Commission. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev and Chair Wolf 5 - Not Present: Vice Chair Gortz1 - Absent: Board Member Keogh1 - B. 26-0250 Election of Chair and Vice Chair Chair Waugh announced the item and called for nominations for Chair. Board discussion took place regarding attendance, term length for chair, and hybrid meetings. Board Member Patricoski nominated Chair Waugh to serve as Chair. Chair Waugh asked for any additional nominations. There was no public comment. With no additional nominations Chair Waugh closed the nominations and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Patricoski, seconded by Board Member Bagaev to elect Chair Waugh as Chair. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev and Chair Wolf 5 - Not Present: Vice Chair Gortz1 - Absent: Board Member Keogh1 - Chair Waugh called for nominations for Vice Chair. Board Member Bagaev nominated Board Member Irizarry to serve as Vice Chair. Chair Waugh asked for any additional nominations. There was no public comment. With no additional nominations Chair Waugh closed the nominations and requested a motion. A motion was made by Board Member Bagaev, seconded by Board Member Wolf to elect Board Member Irizarry as Vice Chair. The motion carried on the following vote: Page 4City of North Port Printed on 4/2/2026

January 15, 2026Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Yes: Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member Waugh, Board Member Bagaev and Chair Wolf 5 - Not Present: Vice Chair Gortz1 - Absent: Board Member Keogh1 - 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Waugh announced and queried Board Members regarding items to be placed on a future agenda. Board discussion took place regarding potential projects and reapplication for terms. 10. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chair Waugh adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m. By: ___________________________________________ Linda Waugh, Chair Page 5City of North Port Printed on 4/2/2026

Planning & Zoning Advisory Board City of North Port Meeting Agenda 4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286 City Commission Chambers9:00 AMThursday, January 15, 2026 MEETING PROCEDURE: By submitting a “Request to Speak” card to the City Clerk, the Public may comment during the course of the meeting. Comments on all scheduled Agenda Items will be heard immediately following the presentation by the Staff or Petitioner. Please wait until you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of three (3) minutes or less. The Board will act on an Agenda Item after comments from the Staff, Petitioner and Public have been heard. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the December 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. A. 26-0303 MinutesAttachments: 6. PRESENTATION Presentation of Sunshine Law Training (Presented by the Office of the City Attorney) A. 26-0305 Sunshine Law TrainingAttachments: 7. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of Petition No. PSPP-25-03579 via Resolution No. 2026-R-05 to Approve a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Brightmore East, a 290-Unit Multi-family Residential Community on Approximately 108.8 Acres located Generally West of South River Road and North of Manasota Beach Road. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) A. PSPP-25-035 79 Resolution 2026-R-05 Staff Report with Exhibits Staff Presentation Attachments: 8. GENERAL BUSINESS Page 1City of North Port Printed on 1/8/2026

January 15, 2026Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to City Commission A. 26-0290 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board 2025 Annual ReportAttachments: Election of Chair and Vice ChairB. 26-0250 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. PUBLIC COMMENT 11. ADJOURNMENT No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these meetings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. (SEE: F.S. 286.0105) Note: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's office 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (SEE F.S. 286.26) NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status in administration of its programs, activities or services. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 1/8/2026