CITY OFS SARASOTA Development Review Division Development Services Department MINUTES OF' THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Planning Board Daniel Clermont, Chair Members Present: Michael Halflants, Vice Chair Members Daniel Deleo, Shane LaMay, Terrill Salem City Staff Present: Mike Connolly, Deputy City Attorney Myra Schwarz, General Manger, Development Services Rebecca Webster, Planner, Planning Department Wayne Applebee, Economic Development Manager, Planning Alison Christie, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner Amy Pintus, Development Review Planner John Nopper, Coordinator, Public Broadcasting Amanda Cisneros, Development Review Coordinator 1:31:16 P.M. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PB Chair Clermont called the meeting to order. General Manager Schwarz [acting as the Planning Board's Secretaryl called the roll. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. CHANGES TO' THE ORDER OF THE DAY No changes to the Order of the Day. Mr. Conolly discussed time limits for each item. 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 Secretary Schwarz read the Pledge of Conduct. Attorney Connolly administered the oath to those wishing to speak at today's meeting. 1:35:09 B. Legislative Public Hearings 1. East Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation at Marian Anderson Place: Right of Way Vacation Application No. 23-SV-03 is a request for approval of the vacation of an unimproved Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 2 of 14 approximate 1,301.48' X 50.00' portion of a platted Right-of-Way known as East Avenue, South of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Way and North of 21st Street. The Right-of-Way is currently unimproved and there are no future plans for improvement of the Right-of- Way by the City. (Rebecca Webster, Planner, Planning Department) Rebecca Webster, Planner in the Planning Department, presented proposed ROW Vacation for East Avenue at Marian Anderson Place. Provided information on the property proposed for redevelopment and unimproved ROW proposed to be vacated. Also gave information on the size, location, surrounding areas, owners, Zone districts and Future Land Use. Ms. Webster quoted the Zoning Code, Section IV-1306 Standards for review for ROW vacations. PB Member Salem questioned if the ROW vacation is being requested by the purchaser of the property to be completed prior to taking over ownership. Ms. Webster confirmed and noted the City has interests for the ROW Vacation. Ms. Webster verified that the purchaser has the option to terminate the agreement if the ROW vacation is not approved. PB Member Lamay questioned if the Site Plan in the Staff Report is a proposal. Economic Development Manager Applebee confirmed that a Concept Plan has been shared with the City, no site work has been done. Mr. Applebee noted the first step would be to have a Brownfield Rehabilitation Site Agreement after inspection is completed and provided information on the Concept Plan. PB Member Deleo questioned conditions listed regarding the Lift Station Quit Claim Deed and if this has been completed. Ms. Webster stated it has not been completed and noted the steps that will need to be taken. Mr. Connolly confirmed FDOT needs permission from Tallahassee, this cannot be done until City Commission has had a public hearing and provided the results if approved. PB Vice Chair Halflants asked for information on the buyer and questioned the cost of the property. Mr. Applebee provided clarification on the purchase and sale agreement between the City and buyer. Vice Chair Halflants asked if the land will increase in size in Zoning calculations if the ROW is vacated and what can be placed on-site once vacated. Ms. Webster confirmed it would. Vice Chair Halflants questioned the City's gain in the sale. Mr. Applebee explained the history of the site and the desire to redevelop. He also noted if the Buyer exited the Agreement, the City would still seek a ROW vacation for marketability of the site. Vice Chair Halflants questioned the Concept Plan provided in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Halflants voiced his opinion and questioned how this would be a gain for the City. Mr. Applebee clarified the requirements to have the site remediated and stated the plan provided is a Concept Plan, not a Site Plan. Vice Chair Halflants voiced his opinions and concerns on future development at the site. PB Chair Clermont questioned if a medical office is a need in the area. Mr. Applebee discussed a Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City in the Newtown Community and advised there are needs for access to healthcare in the area. PB Chair Clermont questioned Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 3 of 14 the intentions of the Developer. Mr. Applebee stated the Redevelopment Plan notes job creation, employment opportunities and benefits for the community. PB Chair Clermont questioned why the site was not developed in the past. Ms. Webster stated the area was platted as ROW. PB Chair Clermont also questioned if the site can be SF Dwellings. Mr. Applebee advised housing has not been an interest or a priority for the City due to previous contamination. PB Member Deleo questioned PB Chair Clermont for clarification on the proposal for a Street Vacation. PB Chair Clermont confirmed and noted information for future development is useful. Ms. Webster noted the Site Plan will be presented to PB in the future, noted the site contamination history, and noted residential development is not a viable use for the site. Vice Chair Halflants compared the old spray field located in Sarasota County to be used for housing and voiced concerns on the developer's plan provided in the Staff Report. Ms. Webster confirmed the Site Plan will come back to the Planning Board for review. Vice Chair Halflants continued to voice opinions on future development at the site. PB Member Salem clarified the different types of chemicals used on the site, stated housing should not be placed at this site, and noted the Site Plan should provide more information. Vice Chair Halflants questioned if a study was done to mitigate the land. PB Member Salem confirmed there was a study done to mitigate the brown field and stated why the mitigation was not complete. Attorney Connolly provided information on studies that were done in the past and what would need to be done if a commercial development versus a residential development was planned for development. Mr. Connolly also clarified the Vacation of the ROW, the criteria for a Street Vacation and recommendations. PB Member Deleo questioned the results if an agreement cannot be made between FDOT and the City regarding the lift station. Mr. Connolly provided information on the different possibilities, the steps that would be taken and noted it did not need to be addressed in today's motion. PB Member Lamay questioned what is included in the Future Land Use classification of Community Commercial. Ms. Webster clarified a Future Land Use change would be required in order to provide an Industrial use on this site. Mr. Applebee stated the site would need a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use as well as ai rezone. Vice Chair Halflants questioned if this was in the public interest and why a grid is not necessary. Ms. Webster noted there is no traffic circulation, the City wants redevelopment for this site, does not want this to continue as a brownfield and noted the street vacation will enhance redevelopment opportunities for this site. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 4 of 14 2:20:00 P.M. Citizen's Input: There was no citizen input. Chair Clermont closed the public hearing. PB Member Deleo made a motion to find Street Vacation 23-SV-03 is consistent with Section IV4-1306 of the Zoning Code and recommend to City Commission approval of the petitions subject to the conditions outlined by staff. PB Member Salem seconded the motion. PB Member Deleo voiced his opinion on vacating the ROW for development. PB Member Salem stated there has not been any development or traffic through the site. PB Member Salem also mentioned benefits the Vacation would bring to the community. Vice Chair Halflants stated his opinion in opposition to the ROW Vacation. Chair Clermont expresses his support for the motion. 2:26:21 P.M. Motion passes 4-1 with PB Vice Chair Halflants dissenting. C. Quasi-Judicial 1. Motorhaus Storage (1087 N. Orange Ave): Site Application No. 23-SP-11 request for Site Plan approval to construct an 18,812 square foot indoor vehicle storage facility on a 1.33- acre subject property with a street address of 1087 North Orange Avenue. Access is proposed from North Orange Avenue. The parcel has a future land use classification of Urban Mixed Use and is within the Industrial (I) Zone. (Amy Pintus, Development Review Planner, Development Services) Applicant Presentation: Zachary Kominos presented and gave a description of the project. Mr. Kominos stated the property will be redeveloped from a repair shop to a storge unit for vehicles that will include five buildings. Mr. Kominos described the use for each building, parking, stormwater and water connection. Mr. Kominos stated there will be a septic field as the property is too far to connect to the City sewer system. PB Member Deleo questioned the distance. Mr. Kominos gave a description on the location of the closest available connection and explained the process to connect and stated the cost was too substantial due to distance. PB Member Deleo questioned the intensity of the use. Mr. Kominos answered there would be one person on site to provide information to customers. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 5 of 14 PB Member Lamay questioned the hours. Staff Presentation: Amy Pintus, Development Review Planner presented and provided information on the project including location, property size, and Zone District. The applicant is proposing a self-storage facility specializing in indoor storage for automobiles, five buildings are proposed including a management office and customer parking. The existing buildings will be demolished along with one existing driveway. Ms. Pintus also stated the application received full DRC sign-off and the initial transportation concurrency review determined the changes are deminimus. Amy Pintus stated the application meets all development standards of the Zoning Code and staff recommends approval with standard conditions. PB Member Deleo questioned staff regarding City sewer hookup. Ms. Pintus noted the Utilities Department signed off on the project during DRC and Concurrency review. PB Member Deleo questioned the review process. Attorney Mike Connolly stated the Florida Administrator Code Regulation mandates hookup within certain distances. PB Chair Clermont questioned how often septic system is being used. Citizen's Input: There was no citizen input. Rebuttal: There was no rebuttal. 2:38:16 PB Chair Clermont closed the public hearing. PB Member Deleo made a motion to find that Site Plan 23-SP-11 is consistent with the Tree Protection Ordinance and meets the applicable criteria of section IV-506 of the Zoning Code to approve the Site Plan subject to the conditions outlined by staff. PB Member Lamy seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 2. Ringling College Signature Academic Building (1120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way): Site Plan Application No. 23-SP-18 request for a Site Plan approval to construct a Four-Story, approximately 100,000 square foot College Academic Building proposed to house a Welcome Center for prospective students, event space, data center, faculty offices and academic labs and studios. The Development is proposed on the t 2.5-acre Northern portion of the t 9.62-acre subject site with a street address of 1120 Dr. Marin Luther King JR. Way. The subject site is located in the Office Regional District (ORD) Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 6 of 14 Zone District with a Future Land Use (FLU) Classification of Community Ofice/Institutional and is located within The Ringling Overlay District. Parking is proposed to the South of the building with vehicular access from North Tamiami Trail and Pappy Saunders Way. (Alison Christie, Development Review, Chief Planner, Development Services) Applicant Presentation: Mr. Dan Bailey presented with the applicant to discuss the Signature building and introduced the applicant and associates. Dr. Tracey Wagner addressed appreciation to staff and provided a description of the project. Dr. Tracey Wagner provided the location and noted the need for an Academic Building was based on student enrollment from previous years. Dr. Tracey Wagner stated the use of the building will include programs, a Welcome Center and space for student gatherings. Dr. Tracey Wagner also made note that neighbors are supportive and existing roadways and intersections are sufficient to support projected trips proposed by development. Mr. Lynch stated the building will be occupied all year round. Mr. Lynch also provided information on parking, parking patterns, bicycle parking, and trash collection. Phil Smith, Landscape Architect stated all grand trees are being preserved, all tree mitigation will be programmed into landscape and all standards required by Code will be met. Ms. Smith presented and provided information on the size and design of the building. Ms. Smith also gave a description on materials that will be used for the building and noted the building meets all Zoning requirements. 2:52:12 P.M. PB Member Deleo voiced his opinion on the building. PB Member Lamay voiced his opinion on the building. PB Salem voiced his opinion on the building and questioned if the open campus without barriers will continue. Dr. Tracey Wagner stated buildings are used to outline the campus and the campus is secured during hurricanes. Dr. Tracey Wagner also stated the campus is open and walkable for students and the community. PB Member Salem questioned securing the campus for security. Dr. Tracey Wagner stated security is on campus and students have public safety access. Vice Chair Halflants voiced his opinion on the building and location. Vice Chair Halflants commented that more shading should be created. PB Chair Clermont voiced his opinion on the building. 2:57:28 P.M. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 7 of 14 Staff Presentation: Chief Planner Alison Christie presented and provided information on the size, location, Future Land Use Classification and the Zone district. Ms. Christie stated the applicant is requesting Site Plan approval to construct a four-story 100,000 square foot building that will have a range of uses to include a Welcome Center, event space, faculty office, academic labs and studios. Ms. Christie confirmed the project is compliant with all development standards and stated the applicant requested an Administrative Reduction in the amount of glazing required that was approved by the Director of Development Services. Chief Planner Christie also provided information on the number of trees being removed, required mitigation, and mentioned a Community Workshop was held. Ms. Christie stated the project meets all Development Standards and recommends approval. Citizen Input: No citizen input. Rebuttal: No Rebuttal 3:00:04 P.M. PB Chair Clermont closed the public hearing. Vice Chair Halflants made a motion to find that Site Plan 23-SP-18 is consistent with the tree protection ordinance and meets the applicable criteria of Section IV-506 of the Zoning Code and to approve the Site Plan subject to the conditions listed. PB Member Salem seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 3:02:44 P.M. 3. Ted Sperling Park (190 Taft Drive): Site Plan Application No. 23-SP-12 and G-Zone Waiver Application No. 23-GZW-01 request for Site Plan Approval to construct a Ten- Foot wide +4,500 linear foot Multi-Use Recreation Trail (MURT) at Ted Sperling Park, and G-Zone Waiver approval for portions of the MURT that are greater than thirty inches in height within the Thirty-Foot Setback. The subject site with a street address of 190 Taft Dr is located within the Governmental (G) Zone District with a Future Land Use Classification of Open pekatima/Cmematn and is located within the Coastal Islands Overlay District. Pedestrian access is proposed from Taft Drivee and Boulevard of The Presidents, as more particularly described in said application. (Alison Christie, Development Review, Chief Planner, Development Services) 3:01:39 P.M. Attorney Mike Connolly mentioned affected persons. Gina Vutera, present. Susan Holstrom, not present. Tammy Gardner, present. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 8 of 14 3:02:21 P.M. PB Chair Clermont opened the public hearing. Applicant Presentation: Quince Sellars with Stantec gives a presentation. Gave description on materials, location and noted the purpose for the MURT. Also noted the reasoning for a G-Zone waiver. Mr. Sellars provided the information on the length of the MURT, noted the number of trees that will be removed and said most of the existing path will be used. PB Member Shane Lamay questioned how many trees are being removed and if any grand trees will be included. Mr. Sellars answered 406 trees. PB Member Lamay questioned the hours of the park and if there will be lighting on the pathway. Mr. Sellars confirmed the hours and noted no lighting is proposed. Mr. Lamay voiced his concerns on the materials being used. Vice Chair Halflants questioned if different types of surfaces were reviewed instead of what is proposed. Mr. Sellars advised that the asphalt being used is all weather and ADA accessible. Vice Chair Halflants questioned why different surfaces cannot be used. Mr. Sellars answered that it would not be all weather accessible or ADA compatible. Chair Clermont asked what the increase in traffic would be. Mr. Sellars stated there would not be an increase in traffic. PB Member Lamay asked about the efforts that will be taken to protect wildlife. Mr. Sellars noted the corridor and wetlands will be cleared; no grubbing will be done. Also gave information on the width of the path and that no wildlife was noticed during initial inspection. Vice Chair Halflants questioned the possibility of using different materials for parts of the pathway. Mr. Sellars compared trails statewide and noted most are asphalt. PB Member Lamay questioned the requirements for the pathway and ADA compliance. Mr. Sellars noted that the project would be receiving state funding. 3:23:04 P.M. Staff Presentation: Alison Christie, AICP, Development Review Chief Planner, appeared and noted the size of property, location, zone district and the request from applicant. Also gave information on materials. Noted portions of trail are in the 30-foot front set back which is what triggers the G-Zone waiver approval. Gave information on the number of trees, type of trees being removed and provided information on the mitigation plan. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 9 of 14 PB Vice Chair Halflants asked if the City of Sarasota or Sarasota County has jurisdiction on the trail. Ms. Christie confirmed it would be the County. PB Chair Clermont questioned if the MURT would attract more traffic. Ms. Christie stated the Engineering Division under Public Works reviews the traffic studies, the project received full sign-off during DRC review and determined a MURT would not have a measurable impact on traffic. PB Chair Clermont also questioned if an unlit trail would be a safety issue. Ms. Christie confirmed the park hours are specified and the MURT would have the same hours. Chair Clermont questioned what jurisdiction polices the area, Ms. Christie confirmed it is in the City limits and Sarasota Police Department can enforce City ordinances. Affected Persons: Mr. Connolly called on Gina Vutera. Ms. Vutera handed out documents. Ms. Vutera voiced her concerns about the habitat area, traffic, dogs on the beach, noise and requested the Site Plan and G-Zone waiver be denied. Mr. Connolly called on Tammy Gardner. Ms. Gardner noted she volunteers to pick up trash and walks the path often. Ms. Gardner voiced her concerns about the materials being used for the path, how wildlife will be affected, the traffic and noted bike trails are already in place. Ms. Gardner also stated her concerns about trees not being planted between the trail and residences. 3:39:58 P.M. Citizen Input: Chair Clermont calls on Maryann Watts, Ronda Daniels, and Victoria King. Ms. King voiced her concerns about the number of trees being removed, noted they are homes to wildlife, the homeless living on the path, and traffic. Ronda Daniels noted she agrees with the previous speakers. Also stated most people who visit the park are not Sarasota residents. Voiced concerns on the wildlife, materials being used and suggested denial. Maryann Watts said she agrees with all previous speakers and asked Planning Board members to take the traffic into consideration and every aspect that was previously mentioned. 3:47:22 P.M. Staff Rebuttal: Chief Planner Christie clarified there are trees that will be planted, between the road and residences. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 10 of 14 PB Member Deleo questioned the analysis and work that was done to review the traffic conditions. Chief Planner Christie advised this is done by Engineering Department and it was determined that a MURT does not have a measurable impact on traffic. PB Member Deleo asked what the process is on making the determination to remove a significant number of mangroves. Ms. Christie clarified that only a small portion of the trees being removed are mangroves. PB Member Lamay asked why the Site Plan and G-Zone waiver are being presented to the Planning Board. Chief Christie responded with an explanation. PB Member Lamay questioned what would happen if denial was recommended. Chief Christie clarified that it would be a recommendation to City Commission. Mr. Connolly clarified the item is two applications and only a recommendation can be made. 3:53:54 P.M. Applicant Rebuttal: PB Member Lamay questioned if the removal of mangroves is allowed or if a variance was needed and if studies were done on the impact to wildlife. Mr. Sellars noted offsite mitigation was purchased and mangroves will be trimmed, not fully removed. PB Member Lamay also noted paving the park would be inappropriate and voiced concerns on the size of the pathway. Chair Clermont asked what the benefits for the MURT would be. Mr. Sellars stated the accessibility between the two ends of the park and noted a permit was applied for in 2010, it fell through due to funding. Chair Clermont also questioned if the width is a standard for a MURT, Mr. Sellars noted it reduces accidents and gives space for bicyclists. PB Member Lamay stated his concerns on the location, size of the MURT and the impact it will have. 3:05:35 P.M. Chair Clermont closes public hearing. Mr. Connolly stated the criteria for G-Zone waiver and the reason for the G-Zone waiver. Also provided the recommended motions and the alternatives. Vice Chair Halflants questioned if a condition can be added. Mr. Connolly stated that a condition can be recommended if Sarasota County would accept. Vice Chair Halflants recommended a condition for no impervious surface in certain areas or to continue the item and have Sarasota County return. PB Shane Lamay agreed with Vice Chair Halflants and questioned the necessity of the MURT. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 11 of 14 PB Member Deleo noted the concerns of the residents in the area. PB Member Lamay stated he would be hesitant to approve and would like the County to return to provide more information. PB Member Deleo stated that the concerns are the paved nature of the trail and it is too intensive for the location. PB Member Lamay voiced concerns on standards and the design of the trail. PB Member Deleo stated he agrees with PB Member Lamay. PB Member Lamay questioned the reasons for a MURT at this location. PB Member Salem voiced his concerns on the location of the trail. PB Chair Clermont stated his concerns on the trail and environmental issues. PB Member Deleo questioned the motion to review a less intensive design. Mr. Connolly stated the motions. PB Chair Clermont expresses his opinion to deny and move forward with City Commission. 3:16:35 P.M. Chair Clermont reopened the public hearing. Park Planner Ghada Tuncaci was present for Sarasota County and noted the width is due to the county standards of a MURT, provided reasons for materials and funding. Also noted mangroves will not be removed, but cut back. Stated the design can be worked on and gave reasons for the project. Vice Chair Halflants questioned the reason for funding and the design for the project. Ms. Ghada answered Vice Chair Halflants concerns. Chair Clermont questioned if funding would be lost if trail was redesigned. PB member Lamay questioned the distance of the trail. Park Planner Tuncaci noted it would need to be investigated. PB Member Salem questioned the location of the MURT and if the sidewalk can be widened. Mr. Sellars answered the trail would then be in the City ROW, the County would need to maintain the property and utilities would fall into the City ROW. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 12 of 14 Chief Planner Christie pointed out the existing sidewalk and the location of the proposed project. PB Member Salem questioned the setbacks and relocation of the MURT. Vice Chair Halflants questioned the possibility of relocating the MURT away from the street and the ROW the City maintains. Mr. Connolly provided clarification. Mr. Sellars provided reasons why it would be difficult to relocate the MURT and the reason for the trail. PB Member Lamay stated his concerns on the nature trail versus a bike trail, discussed relocation and adding a different material for the trail. Mr. Sellars noted this would increase costs and wetland impact. 3:33:52 P.M. PB Chair Clermont closed public hearing. PB Member Deleo made a motion in favor of a path as a public amenity and to continue the hearing to a future date, to give the County an opportunity to propose a less intensive design. Vice Chair Halflants seconded the motion. PB Member Deleo stated it would be best to continue the hearing based on the description from Sarasota County and residents. Mr. Connolly questioned when the hearing should continue. PB Deleo recommended a date. Mr. Connoly questioned when the County can return. Mr. Connolly provided March 13, 2024. Mr. Sellars questioned what Planning Board Members would agree to. PB Member Deleo advised a less intensive plan and less impervious. PB Chair Clermont stated his concerns. PB Member Lamay noted bikers would not use the trail. PB Chair Clermont stated traffic is not a concern and would like more of a nature trail. Mr. Sellars questioned returning to DRC. PB Member Salem noted the project is driven by funding and this would need to be investigated if a redesign would be done. Mr. Connolly confirmed the motion and noted the possibility of the item not returning depending on the redesign. Vice Chair Halflants questioned the possibility of the project returning to DRC. Chief Planner Christie noted it would be possible to distribute the resubmittal to DRC Members electronically. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 13 of 14 PB Member Salem clarified his agreement with the Board. PB Member Salem voiced that the MURT should not be on the edge of the park. Chair Clermont gave his recommendations on what can be approved. Mr. Sellars advises the mitigation credits have been purchased and will need to be looked into as it would be adding expenses. Chair Clermont questions if the motion can be changed to denial. PB Members agreed on the current motion. Vice Chair Halflants addressed the limitations on relocating the trail and adding trees to buffer the trail and street. Mr. Sellars noted the setbacks. PB Member Lamay addressed his comments. Vice Chair Halflants agreed. Mr. Connolly repeated the motion to continue the petition to the March 13, 2024 Planning Board meeting for a less intensive design by the applicant. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Connolly announced the continuance of the petition to replace an advertisement, notes the public hearing is open and advises the PB Members to not discuss this item between hearings as it would be ex-parte. Mr. Connolly clarifies that if changes to the Site Plan are made, the public will have the opportunity to speak if already spoken. 4:48:15 P.M. Attorney Connolly made note that if the applicant were to present a new Site Plan, Citizen input is allowed and stated topics discussed at today's meeting have already been addressed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. October 11, 2023 The minutes were approved by consensus as presented. 4:14:23 P.M. E. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY STAFF: Items presented are informational only (no action taken). Any issue presented that may require future action will be placed on the next available agenda for discussion. There were no topics by Staff. Minutes of the Regular Planning Board Meeting November 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sarasota City Commission Chambers Page 14 of 14 F. PRESENTATION OF TOPICS BY PLANNING BOARD: Items presented are informational only (no action taken). Any issue presented that may require future action will be placed on the next available agenda for discussion. Vice Chair Halflants suggested a motion to discuss requirements for septic fields. PB Member Deleo supported the suggestion and discussed the impact septic fields have. PB Member Deleo made a motion requesting Staff review septic systems and make a recommendation to deal with septic systems in City Boundaries. Attorney Connolly questioned a presentation. PB Vice Chair Halflants requested a presentation. Motion passed 5-0. G. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:53:39 P.M 2Rh chSk Myra Schwarz Michael Halflants, Chair General Manager and Secretary to the Board Planning Board/Local Planning Agency