TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida; Approving a Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Brightmore East, a 290-Unit Multi-Family Residential Subdivision, on Approximately 108.8 Acres Located Generally West of South River Road and North of Manasota Beach Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-05.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-05.
* Pros:
o Consistent with the adopted Village G Village District Pattern Plan: The project is located within Wellen Park in Village G; an area planned for residential growth and supports the City's intent to provide a mix of housing options.
o Stormwater Management: Includes eight new ponds designed to attenuate and treat runoff, ensuring compliance with water quality and flood control requirements.
o Compact Housing Form: Provides 290 townhome units, diversifies housing stock and potentially supporting affordability goals.
* Cons:
o Traffic Impacts: Additional residential units may contribute to increased traffic volumes along U.S. 41 and within the Wellen Park area, potentially requiring monitoring or future improvements.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-05.
* Pros:
o Traffic Mitigation: Denial would avoid adding new vehicle trips in the Wellen Park area and along U.S. 41.
o Environmental Preservation: Retains existing pervious surface area and tree coverage.
* Cons:
o Lost Housing Opportunity: Denial would limit the provision of 290 single-family attached homes, reducing diversity in the City's housing supply.
o Inefficient Land Use: Leaves the parcel underdeveloped, potentially underutilizing land within a planned growth area, ad...
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