Planning and Zoning Board

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 120 LAISHLEY COURT, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33950 JULY 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Robert C Sifrit, Chair James Wilton, Vice Chair Charles V Lewis, Board Member Patrice Petrik, Board Member Jan M. Dick, Alternate John Reynders, Board Member Toni Gray, Board Member Heather Broline, Board Member CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Announcements Next Meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject may do so at the appropriate time during the meeting. Those who choose to speak must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.a March 27, 2026, Meeting Minutes. 2. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.a ZA-08-2026 - Proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Land Development Regulations, to update the historic preservation regulations and overlay districts, require disclosure of historic property designation, re-establish the Local Register of Historic Places, review procedures, and amend Historic Preservation Board authority. 3. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. GENERAL BUSINESS  4.a SP-01-2026: A request by Robert H. Bertsson, Esq., as Authorized Agent on behalf of REFAO, LLC, Applicant, authorized by HVCG PG Retail, LLC, Property Owner, for an off-site parking agreement pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 10.4, Punta Gorda Code, to reserve nineteen parking spaces on the property located at 10175 Tamiami Trail, otherwise identified by the Charlotte County Property Appraiser as parcel 412328180002, to meet the parking requirements for a proposed medical office to be located at 10207 Tamiami Trail, otherwise identified by the Charlotte County Property Appraiser as parcel 412328180003, as required by Chapter 26, Section 10.7, Punta Gorda Code. STAFF COMMENTS MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT If any person decides to appeal any matter considered at this meeting, he or she may need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-5013) or non-English speaking citizens, and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non-Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 326 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, whose telephone number is (941) 575-3308, and whose email address is humres@cityofpuntagordafl.com, at least two (2) calendars days prior to the meeting. The following motion format is recommended for use by the board/committee in a quasi-judicial proceeding: Based on the evidence and testimony presented at this Public Hearing for Item # ______, I find that this request (is/is not) consistent with the City of Punta Gorda Comprehensive Plan and move that we recommend to the City Council (approval/approval with conditions/denial) of this request. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, he or she may need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.