Commission denies controversial North Tamiami Trail rezoning amendment after residents raise stormwater, traffic and notice concerns

The Sarasota City Commission on July 21 denied a high‑profile rezone‑and‑site‑plan amendment for two small parcels on North Tamiami Trail (1701 and 1715), rejecting a proposal to substitute a 58‑unit residential development for a previously approved mixed‑use scheme.

Commission action and vote: After extensive public testimony and technical discussion the commission voted 4–1 to deny the rezone amendment and associated site plan application (the motion to deny carried 4–1). The denial stops the developer’s request to substitute a new proffered site plan for the parcels; the older, previously approved commercial site plan remains a baseline entitlement for future proposals on the parcels.

Proposal summary: Applicant representatives said the owner, Tammy 1 & 2 LLC, proposed two low‑rise multifamily buildings totaling 58 units (36 units on the northern 1.13‑acre parcel and 22 units on the southern 0.64‑acre parcel) with structured parking and shared amenities. The applicant noted the change…