CITY OF SARASOTA Development Review Division Development Services Department MINUTES OF THESPECIAL MEETING OF' THE PLANNING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Planning Board Michael Halflants, Chair Members Present: Daniel Deleo, Vice Chair Members Shane LaMay, Terrill Salem Planning Board Members Absent: City Staff Present: Mike Connolly, Deputy City Attorney Alison Christie, Secretary Steven Cover, Planning Director Lucia Panica, Development Services Director Ryan Chapdelain, AICP, General Manager, Planning Department Briana Dobbs, AICP, Chief Planner, Planning Department Rebecca Webster, Planner, Planning Department John Nopper, Coordinator, Public Broadcasting Amanda Cisneros, Development Review Coordinator 11:53:51 A.M. I. CALL! MEETINGTO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PB Chair Halflants called the meeting to order. General Manager Christie [acting as the Planning Board's Secretary] called the roll. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY PB Member Clermont announced his recusal as the item would be an investment ifhe were to participate. City Attorney Connolly explained the Code. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion in PB Member Clermont's: recusal and voting conflicts. City Attorney Connolly provided an example of a voting conflict, discussed his discussion with PB Member Clermont and explained the item being presented. Vice Chair Deleo voiced his opinion. City Attorney voiced his opinion and the voting conflicts PB Member Clermont would encounter and explained the conflict. Discussion ensued. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 2 of 13 IV. LAND USE ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: At this time anyone wishing to speak at the following public hearings will be required to take an oath. (Time limitations will be established by the Planning Board.) A. Reading ofthe Pledge ofConduct Attorney Connolly discussed time limits; administered the oath to those wishing to speak at today's meeting; discussed the difference between legislative and quasi-judicial public hearings; and noted the public hearing today is legislative. Secretary Christie read the Pledge of Conduct. 11:53:30 A.M. B. Legislative Public Hearings 1. Commercial Corridors and Commercial Centers Attainable Housing ZTA: Zoning Text Amendment Application No. 24-ZTA-02 is a request for Zoning Text Amendment approval to create three (3) new Urban Mixed-Use zone districts to implement the adopted Urban Mixed-Use Future Land Use classification along commercial corridors and commercial centers. Utilizing existing design standards and New Urbanism principles within the Zoning Code, the ZTA proposes to create regulations for these new Urban Mixed-Use zone districts to incentivize private development of on-site attainable housing and encourage compatible, mixed-use development. (Briana Dobbs, AICP, Chief Planner) Staff Presentation: Director Steve Cover, General Manager Ryan Chapdelain, Chief Planner Briana Dobbs, and Planner Rebecca Webster were present. Mr. Cover provided an explanation of the first phase of the proposal, Downtown Zoning Text Amendments, and the current proposal; noted properties will not be rezoned, only zone districts are being created. Mr. Cover discussed previous ZTA's regarding Attainable Housing; provided the reason for the proposed ZTA stating there is a need to spread Attainable Housing throughout the City and explained the benefits for City residents. Mr. Cover noted public input was received and addressed. Ms. Briana Dobbs discussed the presented reference documents supporting Workforce Housing, 2023 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and stated these were adopted by City Commission and provided to show the needs for Affordable Housing. Ms. Dobbs provided an explanation for affordable housing and workforce housing and noted they can be used interchangeably. Ms. Dobbs discussed the recommendations made by the 2023 Local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to provide allowance of flexibility and density of Affordable Housing and suggest the City considers ways to provide more flexibility in creating incentives to create more affordable units closer to walkable areas and stated it is a long-term goal of the ZTA consistent with the recommendations. Ms. Dobbs stated the Downtown Attainable Housing density bonus requires 15% of the bonus units to be designated as attainable. Ms. Dobbs Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 3 of 13 discussed the 2023 YPG affordable housing survey and discussed current Affordable Housing, travel, and lack of Affordable Housing close to jobs; the needs of attainable housing. Mr. Ryan Chapdelain explained the Commission approved a number of ordinances in 2022 in creating the Urban Mixed-Use Future Land Use Classification and provided an explanation. Mr. Chapdelain explained the areas proposed are to create Zone Districts as rezoning cannot be done since the Districts do not exist. Mr. Chapdelain provided information on open houses held, virtual public meetings and timeline. Ms. Dobbs provided a description of the Comprehensive Plan VS. Zoning Code; explained characteristics of adopted Urban Mixed-Use Future Land Use Classification. Chief Planner Dobbs discussed the requirements and stated the purpose of the Zoning Code and new Urban Mixed-Use Zone Districts is to implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Dobbs explained the proposed implementing Zone Districts and provided a general location of each Zone District. An explanation of the methodology for Primary Uses and Development Standards was given, and the residential structure types allowed in each district. Chief Planner Dobbs explained the density and number of units per acre; stated there is a tiering requirement. General Manager Chapdelain discussed Annual Monitoring Agreements, requirements, process, and the language provided. Chief Planner Dobbs discussed the permitted height for each Zone District and stated additional height can be achieved if there is additional Attainable Housing, provided buffer requirements, and addressed requirements for hotels. Ms. Dobbs stated permitted height was reviewed within existing Zone Districts; noted a daylight plane requirement and provided an explanation. Ms. Dobbs provided examples of standards that can be required including frontage standards and stated some standards were taken from the North Trail Overlay District. Chief Planner Dobbs explained the proposed ZTA includes the classification of commercial centers on parcels that are three acres or larger and provided a list of standards. Ms. Dobbs discussed the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan explaining the added action strategy, process, requirements, and parking requirements. Chief Planner Dobbs discussed requirements, buffing for stormwater and parking on Multiple Family Zoned Lots, and the timeline of the ZTA process. PB Member Salem questioned the recourse for modifications for the need of increased parking in the future. Planning Director Steve Cover stated that the code can be reviewed and modified if needed. Mr. Chapdelain stated the North Trail Overlay District was a foundation for the standards presented and noted parking was reviewed and addressed. Mr. Chapdelain addressed the number of units for projects and stated smalller units are being requested based on demand. PB Salem questioned the research. Mr. Chapdelain stated the Housing Authority has stated the demand is for smaller units. PB Member Salem questioned the bonus option and why it was not taken advantage of by developers in the Rosemary District. Mr. Chapdelain stated the 25% in the RROD was high and an approval of 15% attainable housing was reçently adopted in Downtown. PB Member Salem discussed the housing agreement and density requirements and questioned if the agreements are manageable by staff. General Manager Chapdelain discussed the requirement of submitting agreements. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 4 of 13 PB Member Salem questioned preset fees if developers do not abide by the Attainable Housing Agreement. City Attorney Connolly explained the Special Magistrate has authority to fine for violations. PB Member Deleo questioned if the addressed violation of the contract would be between the City and the Developer. City Attorney Connolly confirmed. PB Member Salem questioned if the information received by the City would suffice and funds for staff. Mr. Connolly stated that City Commission would review the need for additional funding. General Manager Chapdelain informed PB that the Department has adequate staff to review the agreements and noted that funding is available with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund if necessary. PB Member Lamay discussed a crisis for affordable housing, five over one buildings and Building Code, and voiced concerns about duplicating the looks of buildings throughout the City. Mr. Lamay questioned the aesthetic compatibility of the buildings, height and breaking up the façade requirements. Ms. Dobbs discussed the requirements that would assist with height, frontage requirements and building length for areas adjacent to single family homes. Mr. Lamay questioned if language was added to prevent applicants creating a Ionger building. Chief Planner Dobbs stated a separation requirement should be made for buildings on lot. Mr. Lamay suggested a maximum; Mr. Chapdelain and Ms. Dobbs agreed. Mr. Lamay questioned if language can be added to allow parking related to the bedroom count versus unit count. Director Cover explained the ratio is like other municipalities, the demand for efficiencies versus units with multiple bedrooms. Mr. Lamay questioned if the count for parking spaces can be increased prior to City Commission. Ms. Dobbs stated that increased parking is a result of more parking than necessary and stated recent development applications are providing more than the minimum required parking. Vice Chair Deleo voiced concerns regarding urbanist principles in commercial corridors abutting a highway, setbacks, and how it would promote the pedestrian experience. Chief Planner Dobbs referred to restorative urbanism held by the National Congress for the New Urbanism. Mr. Chapdelain addressed PB Member Deleo's concerns regarding pedestrian experience. Vice Chair Deleo referred to the Staff Report and presentation regarding common yards, buffer, and questioned the pedestrian experience along the South Trail. Vice Chair Deleo questioned if a 14 foot buffer is sufficient in the proposed area. Director Cover clarified the design speed along US 41 and compared communities throughout the state where urbanist principles have been utilized. PB Member Deleo questioned if single family homes would abut the new commercial designations. Ms. Dobbs confirmed that most of the corridor areas are currently commercial and the proposal adds residential to the new Zone Districts with the Urban Mixed-Use Future Land Use Classification. Vice Chair Deleo questioned if an office can be purchased and rezoned to build a five-story building abutting residential. General Manager Chapdelain stated that could not happen as it is currently and would only apply to the areas that are three acres and larger under the proposal. Mr. Chapdelain clarified that currently only a four-story building can be built. Ms. Dobbs confirmed to achieve a five-story building, attainable housing is required. Vice Chair Deleo questioned if the proposed ZTA is meant to Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 5 of 13 increase attainable housing, questioned what research has been done to achieve, and voiced concerns increasing the demand for attainable units. Planning Director Steve Cover discussed achieving additional attainable units. Vice Chair Deleo questioned if more market rate housing would increase the need for more attainable units. Mr. Cover clarified that not all units will be market rate and additional attainable units cannot be proposed unless attainable housing is provided. Ms. Dobbs clarified the density after the property is rezoned and stated the bonus density would not be applicable to potential Bert Harris claims. Vice Chair Deleo voiced concerns regarding parking and how it will affect residents in the area. General Manager Chapdelain explained the proposed parking, referenced the ITE Parking Generation Standard, stated it is a parking minimum and developers are proposing additional parking above the required minimum. PB Chair Halflants questioned if mixed-use residential would be more compatible abutting single family residences versus an office building and if a three-five story mixed-use residential could provide a buffer between a single family and highway. Staff confirmed. PB Chair Halflants stated that market rate pricing would not be the same pricing as downtown, staff confirmed. Chair Halflants discussed parking spaces per unit and voiced concerns regarding parking near residential neighborhoods in the commercial corridors. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion about the required number of parking spaces per unit. Mr. Chapdelain stated comments were made about parking being low downtown and the number of parking spaçes can change. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion and concerns regarding the number of attainable units that would be provided based on the number of total units if rounded up. Mr. Cover stated the minimum requirements would not be met if the percentage of attainable units required were rounded down. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion on having smaller projects with different, heights, requirements, daylight plane, hundred-foot buffer from single family residential. Chair Halflants provided suggestions regarding a minimum for an amenity zone. Chair Halflants suggested the Director of Development Services should review requests for less parking in mixed-use developments and questioned the number of stories. Chair Halflants voiced concerns about the proposed requirements for attainable housing. 2:24:40 P.M. Citizen Input: Ms. Flo Entler presented and voiced concerns from neighbors about how the proposed ZTA will affect quality of life, parking, City's infrastructure, speeding in the neighborhood, population growth and public benefit. Ms. Entler stated meetings were held and concerns were voiced by residents. Ms. Entler also discussed light touch density. Mr. Ron Kashden presented and voiced concerns about Zoning that would be changed by the proposed ZTA, heightened buildings, projects with undesirable attributes. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 6 of 13 Mr. Paxton Kinol presented and discussed his experience with the proposed ZTA and the increase of below market rate housing outside of the City. Mr. Kinol discussed pedestrian experience along a major highway and voiced his opinion about the need for inclusionary affordable housing. Ms. Macaire King presented and discussed the need for attainable housing in the community for young professionals. Ms. Jody Geiger presented and voiced concerns regarding parking, pedestrian safety, and increased traffic. Mr. Gabriel Kempski with Habitat for Humanity discussed plans for future buildings if the proposed ZTA were to be approved. Mr. Richard Harris voiced concerns regarding parking overflow in residential neighborhoods and traffic. Mr. Harris voiced opinions on Administrative review and North Trail. The Planning Board took a 15-minute break. 2:09:40 P.M. Staff Rebuttal: Planning Director Steve Cover presented and noted Administrative Review comes from the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cover addressed public comment and noted that not all buildings will have Attainable Housing or 14'stories. Mr. Chapdelain stated a maximum height requirement could be added, addressed parking requirements, and light touch density. PB Chair Halflants made suggestions about the review process for the ZTA, stated each item should be reviewed individually, and started with the definitions. Ms. Dobbs pointed out Community Workshop requirements. PB Member Lamay referred to a handout from Ms. King and stated removing Community Workshop requirements targeting Attainable Housing would be a good idea. Chair Halflants explained the Community Workshop. Vice Chair Deleo voiced his opinion and providing the information to the community. Chair Halflants voiced concerns about the process and timeline. Ms. Dobbs stated if a change to the requirements for Community Workshops is suggested, a vote would be required. Mr. Chapdelain questioned the process of holding a Community Workshop after a development application has been filed. Mr. Cover clarified that the suggestion is to change the timeframe of when the Community Workshop should take place. Mr. Chapdelain questioned if the change would be for the proposed ZTA or all projects. Chair Halflants suggested all projects and questioned if a motion or vote would be required. Mr. Chapdelain clarified. Vice Chair Deleo discussed his opinion about the suggestion. General Manager Chapdelain suggested changes to the requirements for Community Workshops should not be made. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion on Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 7 of 13 the process and timeline for Site Plan approval. Secretary Christie voiced concerns about the timeline process and explained it would depend on the number of resubmittals. Mr. Cover questioned if the Community Workshop should be done during the DRC process. PB Member Lamay voiced his opinion. Chair Halflants voiced his suggestions. Mr. Chapdelain stated that comments from the Community Workshop are discussed during the DRC process. Chair Halflants suggested Community Workshop be done thirty days prior to DRC. Mr. Chapdelain suggested the current standards shouldn't be changed. Ms. Christie noted that the process may be difficult for staff tracking as the DRC schedule is set. Chair Halflants passed the gavel to make a motion that when Community Workshop is required it would be completed prior to DRC approval. Assistant City Attorney Connolly noted that it would be DRC sign-off. Chair Halflants made a clarification. Mr. Chapdelain questioned if it would apply to the item presented or all projects. PB Member Lamay voiced concerns about applying the motion to the specific item presented. Chair Halflants questioned applying the motion to all projects. Assistant City Attorney Connolly explained the language and referred to the Staff Report. PB Member Lamay questioned if the motion applies to all projects. Staff confirmed. PB Member Salem asked for clarification. Secretary Christie explained the process. PB Member Salem questioned what prohibits the applicant from submitting the Community Workshop. Ms. Christie explained it is a current requirement prior to applying. Chair Halflants clarified his proposed motion about when the requirement should be submitted. Planner Rebecca Webster explained the Community Workshop process. Vice Chair Deleo discussed the process, public input and voiced his opinion. Chair Halflants discussed his experience with editing drawings during the DRC process. PB Member Salem questioned the requested change to the process. PB Member Lamay explained the current process and requested changes to the process. PB Member Salem discussed community support, referenced Golden Gate Point, voiced his opinion, and questioned if Golden Gate Point undergoes the same Community Workshop process. City Attorney Connolly confirmed. Chair Halflants discussed the timeline and his experience. Development Services Director Lucia Panica presented and stated that if changing the requirements for Community Workshops held towards the end of the DRC process, it delay the approval process versus holding a Community Workshop at the beginning. Chair Halflants discussed the schedule for a Community Workshop as a request needs to be made to the City prior to the meeting and discussed the extended time frame of approval. Ms. Panica voiced concerns if the requirements were to change and explained the reason for Community Workshop prior to final submission. PB Member Deleo voiced his opinion on changing the requirements. Ms. Panica stated the minutes from Community Workshop meetings do assist with staff comments and has an impact on staff decisions. Motion failed, 2-2 vote with PB Member Salem and Deleo dissenting. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 8 of 13 Chair Halflants referred to page 19 of the Staff Report and voiced his opinion regarding materials for decorative walls. Chair Halflants referred to Section VI-1103 of the Staff Report, page 35 and suggested the word "next" be changed to "nearest" and provided an explanation. City Attorney Connolly provided clarification. General Manager Cover questioned if rounding down would cause problems as it would be below 15% and stated the requirement would be equal to or higher. PB Member Lamay questioned clarification from Chair Halflants. PB Member Lamay voiced his conçerns regarding the change. PB Member Lamay made a motion to remove subsection G on page 35. Chair Halflants seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-1, with Vice Chair Deleo dissenting. PB Member Lamay questioned the intent to borrow neighboring parcels for stormwater. Ms. Dobbs explained that if a multi-family or single-family zoned parcel is within the North Trail Overlay District, the single-family or multi-family parcel may be used for stormwater or parking. PB Member Lamay questioned if this would be the buffer lot between the corridor parcel and single-family parcel adjacent. Ms. Dobbs confirmed the proposal to allow for multi-family zoned properties to use for parking and stormwater. PB Member Lamay confirmed parking would be surface parking and have buffing requirements. PB Member Lamay questioned the last motion. City Attorney Connolly explained the rounding would be to the nearest whole number. PB Member Salem changed his vote from yes to no. Previous motion fails, 2-2. Chief Planner Dobbs referred to the public speaker packet handed to the PB members allowing parcels that are single-family zoned and abutting the Urban Mixed-Use Zone districts to allow them to be used as open space, tree mitigation and stormwater. PB Member Lamay questioned ifthe current language is for multi-family and should apply to single-family. Ms. Dobbs stated the recommendation was to not include parking and only stormwater and open space. PB Member Salem questioned the retention. Vice Chair Deleo voiced concerns about materials received during the meeting. Mr. Chapdelain discussed the ability to use abutting multi-family lots for stormwater and parking and explained the packet handed out. PB Member Lamay discussed his opposition to the stormwater; PB Member Salem agreed and noted he would be in favor of trees, outdoor area, and open space. Vice Chair Deleo discussed his concerns and conversations with residents in the neighborhoods. PB Member Lamay discussed his opinion about the current proposal and PB Members agreed to no changes. Chair Halflants questioned the intent of rooftop landscaping accounting for daylight plane. Mr. Chapdelain confirmed if it were to be habitable space. Vice Chair Deleo voiced his opinion reviewing material received the day of. PB Member Salem agreed. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 9 of 13 Chair Halflants referred to page 48 and suggested removing the requirement that property would need to be three acres in size to be able to take advantage of bonus density for a project including additional attainable housing and voiced his opinion. Vice Chair Deleo questioned the intent of1 the three-acre parcels and stated they would be bigger projects with a larger buffer requirement for intensive development. Staff confirmed. PB Member Lamay questioned the larger buffer requirement. Mr. Chapdelain provided an explanation. Vice Chair Deleo agreed with keeping the restriction of the 100-foot buffer and provided examples. PB Member Lamay voiced concerns incentivizing of combining lots to achieve an extra story. Vice Chair Deleo discussed the incentive of creating larger lots and voiced his opinion removing the requirement. PB Member Lamay voiced his concerns regarding longer buildings. Chair Halflants made suggestions about removing the buffer requirement and parcel size. PB Member Lamay questioned the intent of larger buildings and sensitivity to the scale. Mr. Chapdelain discussed what would need to be done to get the five-story building and provided suggestions for guardrails. PB Member Lamay discussed utilizing the daylight plane. Vice Chair Deleo voices concerns removing the requirement of a 100- foot buffer and voiced opinions on density, height, and urban sprawl. PB Member Lamay discussed daylight plane. Mr. Chapdelain noted that the requirement would be for a five-story building. PB Member Salem questioned what the buffer consisted of. Staff confirmed the distance. PB Member Salem voiced concerns about using a parking lot as a buffer. Chair Halflants voiced concerns about the requirements of attainable housing. Mr. Chapdelain addressed concerns. PB Member Lamay questioned the percentage of bonus density. Mr. Chapdelain stated developers have voiced what has worked and what hasn't according to previous projects and projects under review. Vice Chair Deleo questioned a comprehensive study. Ms. Dobbs referred to the adopted documents and voiced their recommendations. Vice Chair Deleo questioned if the proposal will be effective. Ms. Dobbs noted that the research completed by reviewing other jurisdictions was consistent. Chair Halflants questioned the jurisdictions. Mr. Cover listed their references; Ms. Webster stated that it has been successful in the downtown area. Chair Halflants stated his support to allow five-story buildings if 15% attainable was provided in the commercial corridors, provided examples, and discussed benefits for single-family residents. Mr. Cover questioned clarification to eliminate the three-acre minimum and eliminate the 100-foot setback. Chair Halflants discussed his opinion about housing and the height of a five-story building. PB Member Salem voiced his opinion about reducing the required percentage of attainable housing. Vice Chair Deleo questioned the intensity of the proposal. Chair Halflants provided examples of intensity. PB Member Salem suggested adding language to exclude the fifth floor requiring attainable housing. Vice Chair Deleo addressed examples given, voiced his opinion on the proposal on the percentage of attainable housing. City Attorney Connolly explained the language of attainable housing interspersed throughout the building. Chair Halflants suggested adding language regarding mixing the attainable units throughout the building. Mr. Chapdelain noted that language has already been adopted and unable to be changed as part of this ZTA as the definition of Minutes of the Speciall Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 10 of 13 attainable housing is throughout the City. City Attorney Connolly stated language can be added to explain how the definition would be applied to the current proposal. Mr. Cover questioned if the proposal would apply to floors three and four; PB Member Salem stated that it would not apply to the top floor. Chair Halflants made a motion to have attainable housing at 15% percent and the 100- foot buffer would not be required, a daylight plane would be required, attainable housing would need to be mixed throughout the building, excluding the top floor and required for all parcels. PB Member Salem seconded the motion. PB Member Lamay questioned the 15%. Chair Halflants explained that 25% was provided in the Rosemary district and was not used. Mr. Cover clarified it would be minimum. Motion passed 3-1 with Vice Chair Deleo dissenting. Chair Halflants addressed the minimum front setback on page 50 and requested a minimum sidewalk zone as opposed to a minimum front. Ms. Dobbs stated in the North Trail Overlay District if the minimum sidewalk requirement is met the front setback can be reduced. Vice Chair Deleo questioned reducing the space between the highway traffic and frontage. Chair Halflants clarified it would guarantee enough space but not too much space. Vice Chair Deleo voiced concerns regarding feedback from the public. Mr. Chapdelain addressed Chair Deleo's comments. Chair Halflants provided an explanation for his proposal. PB Member Salem voiced concerns about space currently available throughout the North Overlay District. Chair Halflants discussed the minimum distance between curb and building. Chair Halflants suggested using the same language used in the North Overlay District. Chair Halflants made a motion to reduce the minimum front setback up to five feet when the sidewalk system of fourteen feet is met. PB Member Lamay seconded the motion. Vice Chair Deleo voiced his concerns regarding the motion. Motion failed 2-2 with Vice Chair Deleo and PB Member Salem dissenting. PB Member Lamay voiced concerns regarding the length of buildings and suggested language to separate buildings. Ms. Dobbs noted an opportunity for an administrative reduction. Chair Halflants discussed an example. PB Member Lamay suggested a length of 100 feet. PB Member Salem voiced concerns for pedestrian access. PB Member Salem made suggestions for pedestrian entry. Mr. Cover stated that would have an impact on projects. Chair Halflants voiced 200 feet would be reasonable. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 11 of 13 PB Member Lamay made a motion to edit table VI-1104 to state that no building shall be over 200 feet in length or width and to provide side separation oft ten feet. PB Member Salem seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Vice Chair Deleo questioned parking requirements being reduced for certain developments. Vice Chair Deleo questioned the need for additional parking. PB Member Lamay voiced his experience, addressed examples, and voiced his opinion on reduced parking requirements. Vice Chair Deleo voiced concerns about the reduction of parking, and overflow into residential neighborhoods. Chair Halflants questioned if the Overlay would be replaced. Mr. Chapdelain confirmed once the proposed ZTA is approved and the areas are rezoned. Chair Halflants questioned if parking overflows currently. Mr. Chapdelain addressed the average parking spaces per unit and noted that the requirement is a minimum. Chair Halflants discussed development with the current required parking minimum. PB Member Lamay voiced concerns about minimum parking requirements. Planning Director Cover explained once more density and housing is proposed, the need for mass transit will elevate, stated a change can be made if needed at any time, and compared other cities. Chief Planner Dobbs referred to the ITE Parking Generation standards. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion about increasing parking requirements. Chair Halflants made a motion to keep the North Trail parking requirements as is. Ms. Dobbs asked for clarification regarding MU-3. Chair Halflants confirmed. Vice Chair Deleo seconded the motion, Motion passed 4-0. Chair Halflants voiced his opinion about the number of parking spaces per 350 sq. ft. and noted what benefits would be available for residents in the area. Chair Halflants suggested that a request to reduce the number of aggregate parking spaces may be approved by the Director of Development Services as peak demands will be different for residential and mixed-use. Chair Halflants made a motion to replace "by the planning board" with "by the director of] Development Services" on page 64, VII-206 (11)(b) and provided an explanation. Vice Chair Deleo voiced his conçerns about the 50% total parking reduction as it would affect the surrounding community. Chair Halflants explained his motion and provided examples. PB Member Salem questioned the quantity of numbers based on the different types ofbusinesses. Mr. Cover explained the process. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 12 of 13 PB Member Lamay seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. City Attorney Connolly explained the motions, the changes, and provided clarification on the motions and changes. PB Member Lamay made a motion to find Zoning Text Amendment 24-ZTA02 is consistent with Section IV-1206 of the Zoning Code and recommend approval to the City Commission with the four amendments. PB Member Salem seconded the motion. Vice Chair Deleo discussed the need for Affordable Housing, voiced his opinion on the proposal, and discussed Lofts on Lemon. PB Member Lamay questioned the success. Vice Chair Deleo provided an explanation. PB Member Salem discussed Lofts on Lemon. Discussion ensued. PB Member Salem voiced his opinion on the proposal and referenced the Rosemary District. Motion passed 3-1 with Vice Chair Deleo dissenting. V. CITIZEN'S INPUT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: At this time Citizens may address the Planning Board on topics of concern. Items which havel been previously discussed at Public Hearings may not be addressed at this time. (A maximum 5- minute time limit.) There was no citizen's S input. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes to approve. VII. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY STAFF VIII. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY PLANNING BOARD IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:05:57 P.M. Minutes of the Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 13 of 13 - y - h Qlaml Alison Christie Michael Halflants, Chair General Manager and Secretary to the Board Planning Board/Local Planning Agency