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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/24/2026 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 (Commissioner Schopp)   Not available Not available
   3.  Roll Call   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4148 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.  City Council Liaison Report   Not available Not available
   6.  Consent Agenda   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4149 1a. Informational ItemAdoption of Minutes: February 24, 2026   Not available Not available
   7.  9:05 - Public Hearings:   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4150 1a. Action ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to allow revisions to the vegetation buffer standards for commercial and institutional uses, Subpart B Land Development Code, Chapter 122, Article II Landscaping, Division 2 Commercial and Institutional Uses, Section 122-49 - Types, varieties and numbers of plants required, Section 122-50 - Installation standards, Section 122-51 - Maintenance standards, for the purpose of updating the Land Development Code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4151 1b. Action ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to allow accessory structures in front yards, except for accessory storage structures, subject to front setback requirements with limited exceptions, Subpart B Land Development Code, Chapter 126, Zoning, Article XIV - Supplementary District Regulations, Division 2 - Accessory Structures, Subdivision I - in General, Section 126-852 - Requirements, and Section 126-853 - Front Yards, for the purpose of updating the Land Development Code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4152 1c. Action ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to allow an exception for building design and construction for below market rate housing and remove an obsolete restriction relating to flat roofs, Subpart B Land Development Code, Chapter 86, Development Standards, Article III - Residential, Division 3 - Unified Residential Housing (Cluster Housing) and Multifamily Housing, Subdivision III - Multifamily Housing, Section 86-164 - Limitations on Principal Buildings, for the purpose of updating the Land Development Code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4153 1d. Action ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to allow a limited exception to height limitations for elevation of existing structures, Subpart B, Land Development Code, Chapter 126, Zoning, Article V, Nonconformances, Division 3, Structures, Section 126-172 - (Nonconforming structures) improvement, reconstruction or relocation prohibited; exceptions; and Division 5, Standards for Building-Back (Reconstruction) of Structures Substantially Damaged by a Natural Disaster, Section 126-212 - Nonconforming Structures, for the purpose of updating the land development code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4154 1e. Action ItemConsideration of an application for the revision of an approved preliminary plat pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article IV, Division 2, Subdivision III - Long-Form, Section 82-421(1), Section 82-422 - Scheduling and notice, and Chapter 114, Article II, Division 5, Section 114-106 - Preliminary plat, to amend allocated impermeable coverage for lots 1 through 6 at a Unified Residential Housing (Cluster Housing) development known as “Coastal Creek” subdivision. The subject properties are located at tax parcel (STRAP) no. 13-46-21-T2-00002.2000 and 13-46-21-T2-00002.4000. The subject application is submitted by Brian Smith, Ensite Inc. (the applicant), on behalf of Buckingham 225 Development Inc. (Daniel W. Dodrill) (the property owner). Application No. SPLT-2022-000074.   Not available Not available
   10.  Report from Planning Department   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4155 1a. Informational ItemUpcoming meeting dates: i. Planning Commission - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ii. Report to City Council - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Commissioner Nichols   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4156 1b. Informational ItemPlanning Reports i. Planning Permit Review Report   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4157 1  Informational Itemii. Planning Projects   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4158 1  Informational Itemiii. Plan Application Status Report   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4159 1  Informational Itemiv. Introducing Ashlee Painter, Chief Resiliency Officer   Not available Not available
   11.  Report from Commission Members   Not available Not available
   13.  Public Comment   Not available Not available
   14.  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