4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Planning & Zoning Advisory Board  
Thursday, December 18, 2025  
9:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Vice Chair Ludos called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.  
2. ROLL CALL  
6 -  
Present:  
Absent:  
Vice Chair Ludos, Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member  
Bagaev, Board Member Keogh and Alternate I Wolf  
2 - Chair Waugh and Alternate II Gortz  
ALSO PRESENT  
Staff Liaison Willette-Grondin, Assistant City Attorney Coughlin, Development Services  
Deputy Director Barnes, Natural Resources Manager Kalev, and Board Specialist Fritz.  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Ludos.  
4. PUBLIC COMMENT  
There was no public comment.  
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
25-3065  
A.  
Approve the November 6, 2025, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board  
Meeting Minutes.  
Vice Chair Ludos announced the item and requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Board Member Irizarry, seconded by Board Member  
Patricoski, to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Vice Chair Ludos, Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member  
Bagaev, Board Member Keogh and Alternate I Wolf  
2 - Chair Waugh and Alternate II Gortz  
Absent:  
6. PRESENTATION  
26-0191  
Planning 101 Training  
A.  
Vice Chair Ludos announced the item.  
Ms. Willette-Grondin provided a presentation including purpose and intent, Strategic Plan,  
Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and role of the Board.  
Board discussion took place throughout the presentation regarding use of commercial  
property, future growth of public transportation, the financial obligations of the Wellen  
Park water treatment facility, Little Salt Spring Park, fitness machines at the Mullen and  
Morgan Centers, trails, affordable housing, and Florida Building Code.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to the mandating of affordable housing and Florida Building Code  
regulations.  
Board discussion continued throughout the presentation regarding Americans with  
Disabilities Act (ADA) in public schools, Fire Rescue inspections, modification of City  
name, Development Department's operations, future cemetery, and re-branding impact.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to the increase of economic development.  
Board discussion continued throughout the presentation regarding approval of petitions for  
Wellen Park and Board approval process.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to Unified Land Development Code changes.  
Board discussion continued regarding ex parte communication with site visits.  
Ms. Coughlin spoke to Sunshine Law for site visits.  
Board discussion continued regarding traffic concerns and Little Salt Spring opening.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to traffic counts recommendations to Commission, traffic volume  
statements, and City’s influence on the spring.  
7. GENERAL BUSINESS  
25-3046  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Planning and Zoning  
Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report to City Commission  
Vice Chair Ludos announced the item.  
Ms. Willette-Grondin introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding the reviewing of the Unified Land Development  
Code (ULDC), training opportunities, and other Board updates.  
Ms. Barnes spoke to tracking ULDC updates and communicating conflicts with required  
changes.  
Board discussion continued regarding reviewing material before meetings, attendance  
policy, and deadlines.  
Recess was taken from 11:22 a.m. to 11:28 a.m.  
A motion was made by Board Member Wolf, seconded by Board Member Irizarry,  
to approve the formatting of the Annual Report as a written report. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Vice Chair Ludos, Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member  
Bagaev, Board Member Keogh and Alternate I Wolf  
2 - Chair Waugh and Alternate II Gortz  
Absent:  
26-0169  
B.  
Consideration of an Amendment Section 3.2.4. of the Unified Land  
Development Code - Business Activity and Delivery Hours in CT and COR  
Zoning Districts  
Vice Chair Ludos announced the item.  
Ms. Barnes introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding after hour operation, noise ordinance alterations,  
and future project clarifications.  
Vice Chair Ludos requested a motion.  
A
motion was made by Board Member Keogh, seconded by Board Member  
Patricoski, to recommend that the City Commission approve the amendment via  
Ordinance No. 2026-04 and find the amendment is consistent with the City of North  
Port Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried on the following vote:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Vice Chair Ludos, Board Member Irizarry, Board Member Patricoski, Board Member  
Bagaev, Board Member Keogh and Alternate I Wolf  
2 - Chair Waugh and Alternate II Gortz  
Absent:  
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
Vice Chair Ludos announced and queried Board Members regarding items to be placed  
on a future agenda.  
Board discussion took place regarding next meeting date and Board duties.  
9. PUBLIC COMMENT  
10. ADJOURNMENT  
There was no public comment.  
Vice Chair Ludos adjourned the meeting at 11:48 a.m.  
By: ___________________________________________  
Linda Waugh, Chair