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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/12/2026 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 Steiner)   Not available Not available
   3.  Roll Call   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4282 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# 26-4283 1a. MinutesAdoption of Minutes: April 14, 2026   Not available Not available
   7.  9:05 - Public Hearings:   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4284 1a. 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) to operate in units 1 and 2 of Palm Ridge Plaza, located within the TCG - Town Center General Commercial District, at 2330 Palm Ridge Road - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 26-46-22-T2-0030A.0010. The application is submitted by Rachel L. Bielert, RLBCM (the applicant) on behalf of Nancy Bass Cooke (the property owner). Application No. PL20260015.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4285 1b. 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, and Section 82-144 - Below market rate housing, to request a variance from Section 86-164 - Limitations on principal buildings, to allow for a multifamily building to be constructed so that there are more than two dwelling units, vertically, in the building, for the redevelopment of multifamily housing (15 units) dedicated to the Below Market Rate Housing Rental Program located at 1517 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 30-46-23-T1-00004.0080. The application is submitted by Rachel Lee Bielert, RLBCM (the applicant) on behalf of Community Housing & Resources, Inc., (the property owner). Application No. PL20260019.   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4286 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, and Chapter 126, Article XIV, Division 5, Section 126-1031, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a fast-food restaurant with indoor seating and bonus outdoor seats for dining, located within the GC - General Commercial District, at 1025 Periwinkle Way - tax parcel (STRAP) no. 19-46-23-T3-00700.0010. The application is submitted by Zachary Markham (the applicant), on behalf of Norris Furniture of Sanibel LL (the property owner). Application Nos. PL20260016 and PL20260020.   Not available Not available
   8.  Report from Planning Department   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4287 1a. Informational ItemUpcoming meeting dates: i. Planning Commission - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - Chair Nichols ii. Report to City Council - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Commissioner Sergeant   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4288 1b. Informational ItemPlanning Reports: i. Planning Permit Review Report   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4289 1  Informational Itemii. Planning Projects   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4290 1  Informational Itemiii. Plan Application Status Report   Not available Not available
   9.  Report from Commission Members   Not available Not available
ID# 26-4291 1a. Informational ItemSanibel Plan Update Steering Committee report   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