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Planning Commission Approves Four Development Requests

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Planning Commission Approves Four Proposals

The Planning Commission unanimously approved three development-related petitions and recommended approval of a code amendment for certified recovery residences, with each vote receiving six yes votes.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission approves two property variances

The Planning Commission unanimously approved two variance petitions by 7-0 votes, allowing a side-setback encroachment at 161 Canoe Bend Ave and a variance related to a carport and driveway at 400 Park Blvd N.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Commission approves three development proposals

The Planning Commission approved plans for a Flagship medical office building, the Venitownhouse project, and the Chalets at Venice preliminary plat, which includes 43 lots. The Flagship approvals and preliminary plat passed 6-0 with one member excused; the Venitownhouse plan passed 5-1 with one member excused.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Commission approves coastal fence variance

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing a continuous six-foot fence beyond the Gulf Beach Setback line at 1205 Tarpon Center Drive. Members also unanimously adopted revised commission rules and procedures.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Planning Commission Recommends Zoning Text Changes

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that City Council approve Text Amendment Petition No. 26-08AM. The changes revise decision criteria and related planning code language for consistency, clarity, and specific procedural details.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Planning Commission meeting summary

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve changes allowing industrial use for the Triton property, including a zoning amendment approved 4-2 and a related Comprehensive Plan amendment approved unanimously by the six voting members. The Commission also unanimously approved the Ajax site improvements plan and two design alternatives.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Planning Commission approves development plans

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Venice Isle design alternative and site plan and the Panda Express site plan, with six yes votes. It also recommended City Council approval of the Chalets at Venice annexation and future land use amendment, plus the related zoning amendment by a 5-1 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Venice Isle Review Delayed

The Planning Commission unanimously continued both the Venice Isle design alternative and site plan reviews to February 17, 2026, after staff said the applicant had been given incorrect hearing-date information.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Planning Commission approves two projects

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a 12,000-square-foot Agape Flights hangar addition, subject to City Council approval of an amended lease area before construction. It also voted 6-0 to approve a variance for a projecting sign at Lord-Higel's Coffee House.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Planning Commission Approves Several Land-Use Requests

The Planning Commission approved three Home Depot-related petitions, a Venice Bay Adult Park conditional use, a property variance, and recommended approval of an annual Comprehensive Plan update. The Home Depot approvals passed unanimously, while the adult park conditional use passed 6-1.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Commission Approves Cathedral Parking Lot

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site and development plan to redevelop a shell lot into a paved parking lot for Epiphany Cathedral. The plan includes less impervious area, added stormwater retention and water-treatment measures, and anticipated lower runoff.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Commission Advances Several Development Proposals

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend City Council approval of the Baker Trust Ewing annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning change, with limits of 60 units, 35-foot building heights, and a 300-foot setback for dwellings from the north property line. The commission also unanimously approved the Airport Terminal Building site plan and voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the Zuknick Border Road zoning change for 54 units.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Planning Commission Rejects Two Proposals

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 against recommending approval of the Wisdom Townhomes zoning amendment and 6-1 against a variance for a privacy wall at 201 The Esplanade South. It unanimously approved a Water Reclamation Facility equalization tank site plan amendment and recommended approval of changes to Historic and Architectural Preservation Board membership requirements.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Planning Commission Advances Storage and Capital Plans

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site and development plan for the Laurel Self-Storage project and unanimously recommended that City Council approve the annual Capital Improvement Schedule update. The commission also noted transportation, water and sewer, parks, and stormwater priorities in the schedule.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Planning Commission Advances Several Projects

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of annexation, comprehensive plan, and zoning changes for the Flagship Medical Office Building #2 project, and advanced a car wash proposal with a 6-1 conditional-use vote.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Planning Commission Recommends Three Approvals

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of three petitions: a Grand Oaks zoning map amendment, a Flagship MOB 1 height exception, and final plat process text changes. Each recommendation passed 6-0, with one commissioner excused.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Planning Commission Approves Four Development Requests

The Planning Commission unanimously approved four development-related requests, including the Border Road Storage site plan, Cassata Oaks design alternatives and preliminary plat, and the Vistera Phase 2 preliminary plat. The Border Road approval requires a tile roof and limits operating hours to 8 a.m. through 9 p.m.

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