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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/13/2026 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 Colter)   Not available Not available
   3.  Roll Call   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4654 2a. Informational ItemMotion to excuse absent member(s): Chair Nichols   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# 26-4655 1a. MinutesAdoption of Minutes: September 22, 2026   Not available Not available
   7.  9:05 - Public Hearings:   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4656 1a. Informational ItemConsideration of an application filed pursuant to Land Development Code Chapter 82, Article IV, Division 2, Subdivision III - Long-Form, Section 82-421 - Application, and Section 82-422 - Scheduling and notice, for the redevelopment of Waterside Inn, located within the Resort Housing District, at 3033 West Gulf Drive - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 34-46-22-T2-00705.0000. The application is submitted by Benchmark General Contractors (the applicant) on behalf of Waterside Inn Holdings LLC (the property owner). Application No. PRNC202500382   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4657 1b. Informational ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B Land Development Code, Chapter 82 - Administration, Article III - Planning Commission, Division 3 - Specific Authority, Subdivision V - Conditional Uses, section 82-201 - Authorization, for the purpose of updating the land development code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4658 1c. Informational ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 - Administration, Article IV - Development permits, Division 2 - Procedure, Subdivision III Long-Form, Section 82-421 - Application, Subsection (b) - Extending the expiration date to December 31, 2027, for the purpose of updating the land development code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4659 1d. Informational ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 Administration, Article III - Planning Commission, Division 3 - Specific Authority, Subdivision XIII - Waivers to lawfully existing nonconforming structures and properties located in the general, town center general, and town center limited commercial districts, Section 82-351 - Authorization, Subsection (b) - Extending the expiration date to December 31, 2027, for the purpose of updating the land development code regulations.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4660 1e. Informational ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to extend the deadline for reestablishing a nonconforming use or nonconforming structure destroyed by Hurricane Ian, amending Subpart B - Land Development Code, Chapter 126 - Zoning, Article V - Nonconformances, Division 5 - Standards for building-back (reconstruction) of structures substantially damaged by a natural disaster, Sec. 126-212 - Nonconforming structures, and Sec. 126-218 - Re-establishment of discontinued or abandoned use prohibited, for the purpose of updating land development code regulations   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4661 1f. Informational ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Sanibel Code of Ordinances, amending Subpart B, Land Development Code, Chapter 102 - Housing, including amending Article II - Below Market Rate Housing, Division 1 - Generally, Sec. 102-31 - Purpose, Sec. 102-33 - Responsibilities of housing foundation, Sec. 102-34 - City’s responsibilities, Sec. 102-35 - Below market rate housing units, Sec. 102-36 - Appeals, Sec. 102-37 - Enforcement; amending Division 2 - Housing Foundation, Sec. 102-56 - Below market rate housing units acquired by the housing foundation and/or the CLT, and Sec. 102-57 - Financing of below market rate housing units and lands and structures acquired by the housing foundation; and amending Division 3 - Below Market Rate Housing Rental Program, Sec. 102-101 - Purpose and intent, Sec. 102-102 - Qualifications and ranking of applicants, and Sec. 102-104 - Leases, for the purpose of updating the land development regulations.   Not available Not available
   8.  Report from Planning Department   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4662 1a. Informational ItemUpcoming meeting dates: i. Planning Commission - Tuesday, October 27, 2026 ii. Report to City Council - Tuesday, November 3, 2026   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4663 1b. Informational ItemPlanning Reports i. Planning Permit Review Report   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4664 1  Informational Itemii. Planning Projects   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4665 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
      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