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Commission denies East Venice small-area comp plan change after infrastructure and affordability concerns
Summary
The commission denied a proposed small-area future-land-use map amendment and associated rezoning for a 5‑acre site on East Venice Avenue after hearing staff analysis, the developer’s plan for 64 apartments and sustained resident opposition citing insufficient road and infrastructure capacity and lack of guaranteed affordable units.
The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously Jan. 15 to deny a proposed small‑area comprehensive plan amendment that would have changed a five‑acre East Venice Avenue parcel from low‑density residential to office/multifamily residential; a related rezoning petition was not considered after the denial.
Applicant Brian Lichterman of Vision Planning presented a plan for a 64‑unit multifamily development (three apartment buildings, a clubhouse and pool) on a 5‑acre parcel east of U.S. 41, saying the site sits inside the urban service area, has sewer and water access and sits across the street from a major…
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