CITY OF SARASOTA Development Review Division Development Services Department MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF' THE PLANNING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MARCH 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Planning Board Chair Dan Deleo, Vice Chair Shane LaMay, Terrill Salem, Daniel Members Present: Clermont, Douglas Christy City Staff Present: John Shamsey, Deputy City Attorney Alison Christie, AICP, General Manager, Development Services Noah Fossick, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner, Development Services Don Ullom, Senior Arborist, Development Services Rebecca Webster, Planner, Planning Department David Smith, AICP, Manager of Long-Range Planning Miles Larsen, Manager, Public Broadcasting John Nopper, Coordinator, Public Broadcasting Amanda Cisneros, Development Review Coordinator, Development Services I. CALL MEETINGTO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1:30 p.m. Chair Deleo called the meeting to order. General Manager Christie (acting as the Planning Board's S Secretary) called the roll. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY Alison Christie, General Manager, requested Changes to the Order of the Day and provided an explanation. The PB Members held a discussion and agreed to the changes. 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 of Conduct Ms. Christie read the Pledge of Conduct. B. Quasi-Judicial Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 2 of 10 The public hearing opened. Deputy City Attorney Shamsey gave the Oath and explained a Quasi-judicial hearing. 1. The Sanctuary (4529 Old Bradenton): Site Plan Application No. 24-SP-10 and Final Plat/Subdivision Application No. 24-SUB-01 request for Site Plan and Final Plat/Subdivision approval to develop thirteen single-family homes and associated infrastructure accessed by a new right-of-way on a 4.8-acre parcel with a street address of 4529 Old Bradenton Road. The parcel has a Future Land Use Classification of Single Family (Low Density) and is zoned Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3). (Noah Fossick, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner, Development Services) Ex-parte communications were disclosed and Deputy City Attorney Shamsey discussed time limits. Applicant Presentation: Stephen Rees with Icard Merril, Phil Smith, and John Cavoli presented and provided a brief description of the proposed request. Mr. Rees pointed out the location, discussed the current and surrounding zone districts, and explained the proposed plat. Mr. Rees briefly discussed trees and the number of proposed dwelling units. Mr. Rees provided details on pedestrian walkways. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the easement and a proposed sidewalk. Mr. Rees spoke to the questions. PB Member Clermont posed a question regarding the preserved grand trees. Mr. Rees spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed questions regarding setbacks for each lot and additional buffers. Mr. Rees spoke to the questions. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding tree mitigation. Phil Smith, Landscape Architect spoke to the question. PB Member Salem posed questions regarding the construction process and timeline. Mr. Rees spoke to the questions. PB Member Salem posed a question regarding the Tree Ordinance and enforcement due to Senate Bill 250. Ms. Christie noted that the Tree Ordinance would be in effect as it was adopted prior to Senate Bill 250. Chair Deleo posed questions regarding the Tree Report provided by the applicant. Mr. Smith spoke to the questions. Chair Deleo posed a question regarding stormwater drainage on the property. John Cavoli with Cavoli Engineering spoke to the question. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding tree removal. Mr. Smith provided an explanation. Staff Presentation: Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 3 of 10 Noah Fossick, Development Review Chief Planner presented and discussed the zoning, number of proposed units, and the Future Land Use. Mr. Fossick noted that the Site Plan and Plat are consistent with the Standards for Review. Mr. Fossick discussed trees and explained the reason for removing trees. Mr. Fossick noted that staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and Final Plat. Chair Deleo posed a question regarding the enforcement of the Tree Ordinance. Mr. Fossick spoke to the question. Chair Deleo posed a question regarding the tree report and testing. Don Ullom, Senior Arborist, spoke to the question. Affected Persons: Affected person input received. Citizen Input: Citizen input received. Staff Rebuttal: Noah Fossick, Development Review Chief Planner noted changes to the right of way are not proposed. Mr. Fossick discussed the height of the proposed units and provided height requirements. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the retention ponds. Mr. Fossick spoke to the question. Applicant Rebuttal: Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the tree removal process and timeline. Mr. Smith spoke to the question. Vice Chair Lamay made a motion to approve 24-SP-10 as it is consistent with the Zoning Code. PB Member Christy seconded the motion. The PB Members spoke to the proposed request. Motion passed 3-2 with PB Member Salem and Chair Deleo dissenting. PB Member Christy made a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission of Final Subdivision Plat 24-SUB-01. PB: Member Clermont seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-2 with PB Member Salem and Chair Deleo dissenting. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 4 of 10 2. N. Tuttle Rezone: Rezone Application No. 24-REN-04 requests for Rezone without a Site Plan approval to rezone the approximately 0.5-acre subject parcel located on the east side of North Tuttle Avenue generally north of 6th Street and generally south of 8th Street from Residential Multiple Family 1 (RMF-1) Zone District to Residential Multiple Family 2 (RMF- 2) Zone District. The subject has a Future Land Use Classification of Multiple Family (Moderate Density). (Noah Fossick, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner, Development Services) Applicant Presentation: Marian Kozak presented providing a brief description of the proposed request and explained the reasons for the request. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the reason for the request. Mr. Kozak spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the lots and sizes. Mr. Kozak spoke to the question. Staff Presentation: Noah Fossick, Development Review Chief Planner presented and discussed the location of the property, current zone, Future Land Use Classification and the reasons for the request. Mr. Fossick explained the difference between the current zone and the proposed request. Mr. Fossick noted that Staff Recommends approval as the proposed request is consistent with the Zoning Code. PB Member Salem posed a question regarding the number of potential units. Mr. Fossick spoke to the question. Citizens Input: No Citizens input. PB Member Clermont made a motion to recommend approval of 24-REN-04 to the City Commission subject to the following conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Lamay seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 3. Sarasota Station (300 Audubon Place): Planning Board Adjustment Application No. 24- ADP-08 and Final Plat/Subdivision Application No. 25-SUB-01 request for Final Plat approval to Plat 69 Single-Family attached lots in phase 3 of the Sarasota Station Development known as Audubon Townhomes on the approximately 3.19-acre subject Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 5 of 10 property with street addresses of 300 Audubon Place and 2211 Fruitville Road. The Applicant is also requesting Planning Board Adjustment approval to address the location of parking, habitable space requirements, and minimum zoning lot size. (Noah Fossick, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner, Development Services) 4. Sarasota Station (300 Audubon Place): Right-of-Way Vacation Application No. 24-SV-05 and Utility Easement Vacation Application No. 24-SV-06 request for right-of-way vacation approval to vacate an approximately 3,225-square foot portion of unimproved alley running north and south, and utility easement vacation approval to vacate an approximately 1,505-square foot area running east and west on subject property with street addresses of 300, 500, & 508 Audubon Place and 2211 Fruitville Road. Both vacations are being requested to facilitate the proposed construction of an Attainable Housing Development commonly known as "Sarasota Station". (Rebecca Webster, Planner, Planning Department) Applicant Presentation: Macaire King, Bill Merrill with Icard Merril, Danielle Stewart, Philip DiMaria and Kyle Kragel with Kimley-Horn presented. Ms. King discussed the proposed request, zone district, number of market rate units, affordable units and amenities. Ms. King briefly discussed trees onsite. Ms. Stewart provided an explanation for each Planning Board Adjustment request. Ms. King provided an explanation for the right of way and utility easement vacations. Ms. King provided responses to the Standards for Review and pointed out public benefits for the vacations. Mr. Kragel discussed the purpose of the Final Subdivision Plat. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the unit types. Ms. King spoke to the question. Vice Chair Lamay posed questions regarding entry points and interior pedestrian connectivity. Mr. DiMaria spoke to the questions. Vice Chair Lamay posed questions regarding building height and number of townhomes. Mr. Kragel spoke to the questions. Mr. Merrill noted that the proposed request is intended to be pedestrian friendly. Paxton Kinol spoke to the pedestrian access and walkable areas. PB Member Clermont posed questions regarding the cost ranges for the attainable units and the application process for the residents. Ms. King spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding Area Median Income (AMI). Mr. Merrill spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the removal of trees and mitigation requirements. Ms. King spoke to the question. Mr. Christy posed a question regarding the adjustment to decrease the lot size. Mr. Kinol spoke to the question. PB Member Salem posed a question regarding the number of mixed units and location of the affordable units. Mr. Kinol spoke to the question. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 6 of 10 Staff Presentation: Noah Fossick, Development Review Chief Planner and Rebecca Webster, Planner presented. Ms. Webster discussed the proposed Street Vacation and Utility Easement Vacation and provided an explanation for the request. Ms. Webster noted that the current right of way is not a benefit to the public and the Utility Easement is located on prive property. Planner Webster noted that the proposed requests will be a benefit. Planner Webster stated that staff recommends approval for 24-SV-05 and 24-SV-06. Mr. Fossick discussed the location, zone district, and noted that the applicant will be utilizing the State Affordable Housing Statue also known as the Live Local Act and will be developed under the Downtown Edge District Standards. Chief Planner Fossick provided an explanation for each adjustment request and the Subdivision Plat. Mr. Fossick noted that a Traffic Circulation Study was completed and briefly discussed the removal of trees. Mr. Fossick addressed the City Plan regarding AMI regulations. Vice Chair Lamay posed questions regarding pedestrian connections, curb cuts for additional entry access and easements. Chief Planner Fossick spoke to the questions. PB Member Clermont posed questions regarding the agreement for Attainable Units, AMI, and the previous proposed projects for the site. Mr. Fossick spoke to the questions. Citizen Input: No Citizen Input. Staff Rebuttal: No Rebuttal from Staff. Applicant Rebuttal: Mr. Merrill addressed the number of units and unit types. PB Member Salem posed questions regarding the number of bedrooms for the units. Mr. Merrill spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the number of attainable units. Mr. Kinol spoke to the question. PB Member Salem posed a question regarding the number of bedrooms for the attainable units. Ms. Christie requested a break to provide the information. The Planning Board took a 15-minute break. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 7 of 10 Chair Deleo announced that application 24-SV-07 would be continued to March 28, 2025 Special Planning Board Meeting. Mr. Merrill noted that there is no defined mix regarding the affordable and market rate units and explained why the information has not been submitted. Ms. King noted that a recent Comprehensive Plan Amendment for this site changed the affordability period from 15-years to 30-years. The Planning Board members held a discussion regarding the proposed request. PB Member Clermont made a motion to approve 24-ADP-08 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Lamay seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1 with PB Member Salem dissenting. PB Member Christy made a motion to recommend approval of 25-SUB-01 to the City Commission subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Lamay seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1 with PB Member Salem dissenting. PB Member Christy made a motion to recommend approval of 24-SV-05 and 24-SV-06 to the City Commission subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Lamay seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1 with PB Member Salem dissenting. 5. Mira Mar (65 South Palm Avenue): Rezone Application No. 25-REN-02 request for Rezone without a Site Plan approval to rezone the subject property with street addresses of 136 Mira Mar Court and 65 South Palm Avenue from Downtown Core (DTC) to Downtown Bayfront (DTB) Zone District. A future Site Plan Application is anticipated for the development of two eighteen-story towers including up to seventy residential units. The rezone request will also assist the renovation of the historic Mira Mar building that currently exists on site. (Noah Fossick, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner, Development Services) The Planning Board held a discussion regarding the order of presentation and disclosed ex- parte communications. Deputy City Attorney provided clarification. Applicant Presentation: Land Use Lawyer Brenda Patten, Architect Rick Gonzalez, Architect Igor Reyes, Certified Planner Philip DiMaria presented and Matthew Leake with Seward Development. Ms. Patten provided a brief description of the proposed request. Ms. Patten discussed the Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 8 of 10 surrounding zones, explained the differences between each district and noted that two 18- story buildings will be proposed on the site. Ms. Patten noted that the extra height will reduce building coverage at ground level and will generate finances to rehabilitate the current structure. Ms. Patten addressed the Criteria for a Rezone. Architect Rick Gonzalez explained the Historic Preservation process and discussed the history of the current building. Architect Igor Reyes presented a diagram of the historic building and explained the restoration process. Mr. Gonzalez discussed pedestrian benefits and access. PB Member Salem posed a question regarding demolition if the Rezone is not approved. Ms. Patten spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the non-historical portion of the building. Mr. Gonzalez provided an explanation. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the rehabilitation process and the proffers. Mr. Reyes spoke to the question. Ms. Patten addressed the proffers. PB Member Clermont posed a question about the rebuilding process. Mr. Gonzalez spoke to the question. Matthew Leake explained the process. PB Member Clermont posed questions regarding the design of the two 18-story buildings, setbacks and parking. Mr. Reyes spoke to the questions. Vice Chair Lamay posed questions about keeping the original building and what is allowed to be rebuilt. Mr. Gonzalez spoke to the questions. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the budget and counting for delicacies of the historic structure. Mr. Gonzalez spoke to the question. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the difference between the costs of the two proposed buildings versus one building. Mr. Leake spoke to the question. Discussion ensued. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding height. Mr. Reyes spoke to the question. Staff Presentation: Noah Fossick, Development Review Chief Planner presented. Mr. Fossick provided a brief description of the proposed request. Mr. Fossick explained the differences between the current zoning and proposed. Mr. Fossick discussed the application timeline, addressed the motions and noted thati it would be a recommendation to the City Commission. Mr. Fossick noted that Staff recommends approval of the Rezone. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding the Transfer of Development Rights. Mr. Fossick spoke to the question. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the existing establishment of Downtown Bayfront. Chief Planner Fossick spoke to the question. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 9 of 10 Affected Persons: Affected persons input received. Citizen Input: Citizen input received. Staff Rebuttal: Mr. Fossick noted that a Traffic Study was completed and there will be no changes to density. PB Member Christy posed a question regarding the size of the roadway. Mr. Fossick spoke to the question. Vice Chair Lamay posed a question regarding renovations to certain parts of the building. Mr. Fossick spoke to the question. Applicant Rebuttal: Patrick Dipinto with Seward Development discussed the timeline of preserving the historical building and addressed public input. Ms. Patten addressed public input, the traffic study noting that traffic concurrency requirements are being met. Chair Deleo clarified that a motion will be made after the hearing for 25-PA-01 and closed the public hearing. The Planning Board held a discussion regarding presentation time for 25-PA-01. The Planning Board took a 5-minute break. C. Legislative Hearing 1. Mira Mar (65 South Palm Avenue): Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application No. 25- PA-01 request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment approval to amend the Future Land Use Map from Downtown Core (DTC) to Downtown Bayfront (DTB) for a +1.42-acre site with street addresses of 136 Mira Mar Court and 65 South Palm Avenue. (David Smith, Manager of Long-Range Planning, Planning Department) The applicant proposed to present the application and continue the motions to a later date. Chair Deleo spoke to the proposal. General Manager Christie discussed possible options. The PB Members discussed the options. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 10 of 10 The PB Members agreed to move 25-REN-02 and 25-PA-01 to the regular scheduled Planning Board Meeting on April 9, 2025. V. CITIZEN's INPUT NOTICE TOTHE PUBLIC: At this time Citizens may address the Planning Board on topics of concern. Items which have been previously discussed at Public Hearings may not be addressed at this time. (A maximum 5- minute time limit.) There was no citizen' S input. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 12, 2025 Minutes approved by consensus. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY STAFF VII. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY PLANNING BOARD Items presented arei informational only (no action taken). Any issue presented that may require future action will be placed on the next available agenda for discussion. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. CA Ahama Cte Alison Christie Dan Deleo, Chair General Manager and Secretary Planning Board/Local Planning Agency to the Board