The Development Review Committee of the City of Sarasota convened on October 1, 2025, to discuss various aspects of a proposed development project. The meeting focused on utility plans, fire safety measures, and compliance with city regulations.

The first significant point addressed was the existing 4-inch fire line and backflow preventer serving Building Number 1 on Central Avenue. Committee members clarified that this infrastructure cannot be removed as it is not part of the current development and was designed in accordance with prior city regulations and the Florida Building Code.

Next, the project engineer was instructed to submit hydraulic calculations to confirm that the proposed 4-inch domestic meter would adequately serve the new building while meeting fire flow requirements. This step is crucial to ensure that both domestic water needs and fire safety standards are satisfied.

The committee also discussed the necessity of including a 10-foot-wide city utility easement in the utility plan, referencing specific ordinance documentation. A copy of the easement agreement must accompany the next plan submission to ensure compliance with city regulations.

Further comments highlighted that an existing 2-inch utility easement should be vacated if it is no longer in use. The plan must also identify which water service line and meter will be utilized during construction, with specific details on the size and serial numbers of the meters to be removed. This information is essential for calculating development fees and ensuring proper utility management.

Additional requirements included the need for a wastewater cleanout to be located within the city utility easement and the prohibition of planting trees within the easement area to maintain access for maintenance and replacement purposes. The committee emphasized the importance of maintaining horizontal clearance from existing utility lines when proposing new trees.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to update the standard details for the plans and ensure all comments were addressed in the next revision. The committee expressed readiness to collaborate further with the project team to facilitate compliance and progress on the development.