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Board approves Tarpon Waterfront Village PD after applicant reduces density and raises flood elevations; vote 4–1
Summary
The board adopted a small‑scale future‑land‑use change and a PD rezoning for Tarpon Waterfront Village after the applicant reduced its request to 110 units, agreed to wetland preservation and higher first‑habitable‑floor elevations (applicant cited first habitable floor at Elev. 22.5). The motion passed 4–1; Commissioner Constance opposed.
After a multi‑year review and earlier continuances, the Charlotte County Board approved the Tarpon Waterfront Village small‑scale plan amendment and a plan‑development rezoning on Feb. 25. The applicant reduced its earlier high‑density request, and staff recommended medium‑density residential for roughly 11.05 acres (with the balance designated preservation); the PD concept calls for up to 110 residential units subject to a density transfer and wetland preservation in perpetuity.
Ben Smith, the applicant’s planner, described revisions made since the last hearing and said the project would preserve roughly 8.87 acres of on‑site wetlands and provide additional open space. Engineer Michael Hamans said the proposed first habitable floor elevation for multifamily structures would be 22.5 feet—well above FEMA minimums—and that the project’s buildings would be set back from existing homes and condominiums. After public comment (several Yacht Club members and nearby homeowners spoke in favor, while neighbors asked about water pressure and infrastructure), the board voted to adopt the small‑scale plan amendment and the PD rezoning. The roll call recorded a 4–1 outcome with Commissioner Constance voting against the rezonings; commissioners supporting the project noted the unit reduction, density transfer requirements and resiliency measures as key factors.
