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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/22/2026 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# 26-4586 2a. 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# 26-4587 1a. Action ItemAdoption of Minutes: September 8, 2026   Not available Not available
   7.  9:05 - Public Hearings:   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4588 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(1)(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 (Continued from the September 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting)   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4589 1b. 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 an institutional use (FISH of SanCap), located within the Town Center Limited Commercial District, at 2422 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 26-46-22-T2-00004.0020. The application is submitted by RESPEC Company LLC (the applicant) on behalf of FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Inc (the property owner). Application No. PL20260037   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4590 1c. Informational 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 a variance from Section 126-534(a) - Maximum floor area ratio limitation of 12 percent, to allow 16.72 percent for an institutional use located within the Town Center Limited Commercial District at 2422 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 26-46-22-T2-00004.0020. The application is submitted by RESPEC Company LLC (the applicant) on behalf of FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Inc (the property owner). Application No. PL20260038   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4591 1d. Action ItemConsideration of a resolution recommending that City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to allow miniature golf as a conditional use in the GC General Commercial zoning district, amending Subpart B, Land Development Code, Chapter 78 General Provisions, Sec. 78-1 - Rules of construction and definitions, and Chapter 126 Zoning, Article IV Conditional Uses, creating a new section 126-107 - Miniature Golf Course, and amending Article VIII Commercial Districts, Division 2 - GC General Commercial District, Sec. 126-492 - Conditional Uses, Division 3 - TCG Town Center General Commercial District, Sec. 126-512 - Conditional uses, and Division 4 - TCL Town Center Limited Commercial District, Sec. 126-532 - Conditional uses, for the purpose of updating land development regulations.   Not available Not available
   8.  Discussion Item   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4592 1a. Informational ItemDiscussion of proposed amendments to Land Development Code Chapter 102, Article II - Below Market Rate Housing.   Not available Not available
   9.  Report from Planning Department   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4593 1a. Informational ItemUpcoming meeting dates: i. Planning Commission - Tuesday, October 13, 2026 ii. Report to City Council - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Commissioner Burns   Not available Not available
   10.  Report from Commission Members   Not available Not available
   11.  Public Comment   Not available Not available
   12.  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