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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/24/2026 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 Burns)   Not available Not available
   3.  Roll Call   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4081 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# 25-4082 1a. Informational ItemAdoption of Minutes: January 27, 2026   Not available Not available
   7.  9:05 - Public Hearings:   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4083 1a. 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 the installation of a boat lift with a waterward extension more than 33 percent of the width of the waterway and resulting in a navigable channel less than 20-foot-wide located at 661 Anchor Drive - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 20-46-23-T4-00002.001F. The application is submitted by West Bay Contracting (the applicant) on behalf of David Bradley Andres and Lucille Will Andres (the property owners). Application No. PL20250010   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4084 1b. Action ItemConsideration of an application filed pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article IV, Division 2, Subdivision III - Long-form, Section 82-421- Application, Section 82-422, - Scheduling and notice, Section 82-423. - Hearing, and Chapter 86, Article II - Site preparation, Section 86-44. - Public facilities, to authorize deviations from required conditions of the Land Development Code related to floor area ratio in the Town Center Limited Commercial District for an application to redevelop Fire District Station 171 located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 26-46-22-T2-0030B.0020. The application is submitted by Lisa Giordano & John Wojdak, RESPEC Company LLC (the applicant), on behalf of Sanibel Fire and Rescue District (the property owner). Application No. PL20260005   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4085 1c. Action ItemConsideration of applications filed pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article III, Division 3, Subdivision V - Conditional Uses, Section 82-201 - Authorization, and Section 82-204 - Application and hearing, for Conditional Use Permits to allow bicycle rentals and a formula retail store (Unlimited Biking) to operate in unit 3 of the Islander Center, located within the TCG - Town Center General Commercial District, at 2407 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no.26-46-22-T2-00004.0070. The application is submitted by Blake Bartholomew (the applicant), on behalf of 2407 Periwinkle Sanibel LLC (the property owner). Applications No. PL20250011 and PL20260006.   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4086 1d. Action ItemConsideration of an application filed pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article III, Division 3, Subdivision V. - Conditional Uses, Section 82-201. - Authorization, and Section 82-204. - Application and hearing, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Increased-Density Below Market Rate Housing for construction of a 39-unit multi-family development located at 1523 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 30-46-23-T1-00004.0060 and no. 30-46-23-T1-00004.0070. The applications are submitted by Rachel Bielert, RLBCM LLC (the applicant), on behalf of Sanibel 1523 INC and Sanibel 1531 INC (the property owners). Application No. PL20260002.   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4087 1e. 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 86-163. - Maximum number of dwelling units, Section 86-164. - Limitations on principal buildings, Section 122-48. - Location and size of required vegetation buffers, Section 122-49. - Types, varieties and numbers of plants required, Section 126-494. - Required conditions, Section 126-1029. - Site planning, and Section 126-1404. - Driveways and service aisles; for construction of a 39-unit multi-family development located at 1523 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 30-46-23-T1-00004.0060 and no. 30-46-23-T1-00004.0070. The applications are submitted by Rachel Bielert, RLBCM LLC (the applicant), on behalf of Sanibel 1523 INC and Sanibel 1531 INC (the property owners). Application No. PL20260007.   Not available Not available
   8.  Report from Planning Department   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4092 1a. Informational ItemUpcoming meeting dates: i. Planning Commission - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 ii. Land Development Code Review Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Following Planning Commission iii. Report to City Council - Tuesday, March 3, 2025 - Commissioner Burns   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4093 1b. Informational ItemPlanning Reports i. Planning Permit Review Report   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4090 1  Informational Itemii. Planning Projects   Not available Not available
ID# 25-4091 1  Informational Itemiii. Plan Application Status Report   Not available Not available
   9.  Report from Commission Members   Not available Not available
   10.  Public Comment   Not available Not available
   11.  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
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      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