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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road
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   1.  Call To Order   Not available Not available
   2.  Pledge of Allegiance (Chair Nichols)   Not available Not available
   3.  Roll Call   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4543 1a. Informational ItemMotion to excuse absent member(s):   Not available Not available
   4.  Public Comments on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda   Not available Not available
   5.  Consent Agenda   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4544 1a. Informational ItemAdoption of Minutes: August 25, 2026   Not available Not available
   6.  9:05 - Public Hearings:   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4545 1a. Action ItemConsideration of an application filed pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article III, Division 3, Subdivision II - Variances, Section 82-138 - Application and hearing, to request variances from Section 126-313 - Required conditions, Section 126-454 - Required conditions (c) front yard setbacks and (d) side yard setbacks, and Section 126-1404 - Driveways and service aisles, to allow proposed redevelopment of a single-family residence on a lawfully-existing nonconforming lot located at 1528 San Carlos Bay Drive - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 18-46-23-T4-0060A.0100. The application is submitted by Leslee Dulmer (MHK Architecture) on behalf of Michael & Esther Thaler, the property owners. Application No. PL20260036   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4546 1b. Action ItemConsideration of an application for a variance filed pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article III, Division 3, Subdivision II - Variances, Section 82-138 - Application and hearing, to request a variance from Section 126-875(2)(b) - Waterward extension, to allow a waterward extension greater than 15-feet waterward of the mangrove roots for the installation of a new boat lift at an existing dock located at 526 North Yachtsman Drive - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 20-46-23-T2-01500.0520. The application is submitted by West Bay Contracting (the applicant) on behalf of Tyler and Jennifer Diciola (the property owners). Application No. PL20260031   Not available Not available
   7.  Report from Planning Department   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4547 1a. Informational ItemUpcoming meeting dates: i. Planning Commission - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 ii. Report to City Council - Tuesday, September 14, 2026 - Commissioner Steiner   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4548 1b. Informational ItemPlanning Reports i. Planning Permit Review Report   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4549 1  Informational Itemii. Planning Projects   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4550 1  Informational Itemiii. Plan Application Status Report   Not available Not available
   8.  Report from Commission Members   Not available Not available
   9.  Public Comment   Not available Not available
   10.  Adjournment   Not available Not available
      “RULES OF CIVILITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION”   Not available Not available
      Therefore, Sanibel City Council sanctioned these rules for public participation while conducting meetings and workshops: 1. Speakers are permitted to deliver his or her comments without interruption. 2. Speakers and debates should focus on issues, not on persons or personalities. 3. Persons are encouraged to participate in the governmental process. 4. Sidebar discussions while others are speaking are not permitted in Council Chambers. These discussions are to be removed from the chamber so as not to be disruptive to those conducting and following Council business. 5. Only the speaker recognized by the Chairperson has the floor. Speakers should raise their hand to be recognized. Speakers should identify themselves for the record. Speakers should utilize the microphone so that their comments can be recorded. 6. Anyone wishing to speak on an issue is given an opportunity to speak before speakers are recognized for an opportunity to speak a second time on an issue. 7. We seek to understand one another’s points of view. 8. Anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience and    Not available Not available
      ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA   Not available Not available
      If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, to include hearing impairment, should contact Scotty Lynn Kelly, City Clerk, no later than one day prior to the proceedings at (239) 472-3700. For additional assistance if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. Citizens may request to receive Sanibel City Council and Planning Commission meeting agenda directly via e-mail. Citizens wishing to receive a copy of the agenda via e-mail may do so by visiting the City’s website at www.mysanibel.com. Additionally, citizens may register to receive City announcements such as press releases.   Not available Not available