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Vote at a glance: commissioners uphold planning commission and deny special-use for proposed lounge

Winter Haven City Commission · July 28, 2026
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Summary

The commission moved to uphold the planning commission's recommendation and deny the applicant's special-use permit for a large-scale drinking establishment; the motion carried by voice vote on 04/03/2026.

Action: The commission voted to deny a special-use permit for the proposed large-scale drinking establishment (agenda item: special-use appeal).

Motion: Commissioner (speaker 12) moved to uphold the planning commission’s recommendation and deny the request. Staff framed the hearing as de novo, noting the commission must make an independent finding based on tonight’s evidence as well as the planning commission order.

Outcome: Motion carried by voice vote; commissioners indicated "aye" and the chair stated the motion carries. The meeting recessed for five minutes following the vote.

Notes: The record includes resident testimony detailing past violence and nuisance concerns and an agency official’s statement that the location produced 29 complaints in the past year, including an underage-drinking call on 04/03/2026.