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Council approves vested‑rights for two Goldstein Street parcels after hours‑long public hearing
Summary
After lengthy testimony from an applicant and neighbors, Punta Gorda City Council approved vested‑rights determinations for two downtown parcels at 302 and 308 Goldstein Street, a decision council members said hinged on purchase timing relative to recent land‑use changes.
Punta Gorda City Council voted to grant vested rights for two downtown parcels at 302 and 308 Goldstein Street after a long quasi‑judicial hearing and extended public comment.
Rachel Barry, zoning official, summarized staff findings and told the council the application met the four Chapter 27 criteria (substantial good‑faith investment, reasonable reliance, governmental action impact and public interest consideration) and that both the Development Review Committee and Planning Commission had recommended approval. “Staff also recommends approval with some recommended conditions,” she said.
Kurt, the applicant, gave detailed testimony about his multi‑month permitting experience and said he purchased the…
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