Manatee County planning panel denies Altman Rye townhomes over traffic, flooding and compatibility concerns

Dec 12, 2025

The Planning Commission recommended denying Altman Development’s proposal to rezone 17.87 acres near Waterline and Rye Road for 100 attached townhomes, citing Rye Road capacity, Mill Creek watershed flooding and neighborhood compatibility issues after extensive public comment.

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The Manatee County Planning Commission on Dec. 11 recommended denying Altman Development Company’s rezoning and preliminary site plan for the Altman Rye townhomes, a proposal to convert 17.87 acres northeast of Waterline and Rye roads into 100 single‑family attached units, 25% of which the applicant said would be reserved as affordable housing.

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