Planning commission transmits Palmer Ranch East package to county commission amid infrastructure concerns
The Planning Commission voted 5–3 (with one abstention) to transmit the Palmer Ranch East comprehensive‑plan amendment, UDC amendments and a Development of Critical Concern (DOCC) master development order to the Board of County Commissioners despite public testimony raising concerns about water, traffic, evacuation and use of surtax funds for infrastructure.
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The Planning Commission on June 4 voted to transmit to the Board of County Commissioners three linked applications for Palmer Ranch East: CPA 20‑24‑D (a text amendment adding an optional town‑center concept to Sarasota 2050), UDC Amendment 20‑25‑4 (implementing regulations), and a DOCC master development order for a 2,351‑acre master plan. The motion to transmit passed on roll call by 5 votes in favor, 3 opposed and 1 abstention.
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