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Commission denies small-area comp plan amendment for East Venice Avenue amid traffic and infrastructure concerns
Summary
After a lengthy hearing with developer and dozens of residents and faith leaders, the Sarasota County Commission unanimously denied a small-area comprehensive plan amendment and associated rezoning proposed for East Venice Avenue, citing infrastructure, traffic and compatibility concerns.
The Sarasota County Commission on Jan. 15 voted unanimously to deny a proposed small-area comprehensive plan amendment that would have changed a five‑acre parcel on East Venice Avenue from low‑density residential to office‑multifamily residential and allowed a 64‑unit multifamily development.
The applicant, represented by Brian Lichterman, said the project would implement the East Venice Avenue overlay and provide compact multifamily housing near a planned…
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