Kimley-Horn & Associates, and Christopher Hatton, Kimley-Horn & Associates, all being
duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview, request, aerial view, property,
site plan, proposed elevations, wetlands preserved, open space, recommendations,
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code
(ULDC), fiscal impact report, neighborhood meeting, modification request, and
requested approval.
Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided
a presentation including overview,
modification request, recommendations, neighborhood meeting, Development Master
Plan (DMP), access points, conceptual renderings, staff review and analysis,
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and ULDC, and recommendations.
There were no rebuttals by the Applicant or Staff.
Public comment:
Charles Schrader: being duly sworn, requested clarification regarding setback
modification and property maintenance.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Building
K clarification,
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board recommendation, Building waiver exclusion,
G
recreation components and dedicated acreage, Thyme Way proximity to parking lot,
tree preservation, modification request relating to proximity to neighboring community,
landscaping intent specifics and maintenance, Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT)
implementation and options, landscaping plan in relation to native tree planting, unit
composition and estimated costs, and Activity Center 4 land use breakdown including
current percentages and caps.
In response to Commission discussion, Ms. Willette-Grondin noted she will provide a
current land use breakdown for Activity Center 4 to Commission.
Commission questions and discussion continued regarding quantifying landscape
requirements, neighborhood meeting feedback implementation, fencing type, capturing
fencing and landscape conditions, public art requirement and implementation, DRI
requirements versus ULDC guidance, Activity Center 4 commercial component, and
modification request.
Ms. Willitte-Grondin provided
recommendations.
a
closing argument including DRI requirements and
There was no closing argument by the Applicant.
Mayor Langdon closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
Ms. Slayton spoke to suggested motion verbiage.
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner
Stokes, to approve Petition No. DMP-23-019 with the following conditions and
find that based on the competent substantial evidence, the Development Master
Plan meets the standards in Section 53-7 of the Unified Land Development Code.
Conditions:
1. During the review of the Major Site and Development Plan, the following
Energy Conditions must be incorporate—
a. (b) Provision of bicycle racks or storage facilities.
b. (c) Coordinate with SCAT in locating bus stops, shelters, etc.
c. (i) Installation of energy-efficient lighting for streets, parking areas, recreation
areas, and other interior and exterior public areas.
d. (k) Selection of native plants.
e. (l) Planting of native shade trees in all recreation areas, streets, and parking.
(p) Wherever, trees are not practical, structural shading shall be provided (i.e.,