PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA FOR JANUARY 23, 2007

MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (MACKENZIE HALL)

800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA

The times are estimated, but the public hearing will not commence prior to the time stated.

9:00 A.M.

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Approval of Minutes of the January 9, 2007 meeting.

4. Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker).

5. Organizational Meeting

A. Nominations for Chair)

B. Election of Chair ) City Attorney Conducts Nominations and Election

C. Nominations for Vice Chair)

D. Election of Vice Chair ) Newly Elected Chair Conducts Nominations and Election

6. Request for Subcommittee Volunteers

9:10 A.M.

7. Commencement of Scheduled Quasi-judicial Hearing:

a. Request for Preliminary Plat Approval: Major Subdivision

Continuation of the December 12, 2006 hearing for consideration of a request for a development permit and preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision to divide a vacant 2.7 acre parcel of land (previously occupied by the Old School House Theater) into a six (6) lot unified residential (cluster) development for 6-single family dwelling units, together with common tracts of land dedicated for a vegetation buffer, private roadway, drainage and utility easement, and twenty-five (25) feet of additional public road right-of-way along Periwinkle Way.

The subject parcel is located at 1905 Periwinkle Way (Tax Parcel No. 25-46-22-T1-00005.0010 and Tax Parcel No. 25-46-22-T1-0020D.0000) and is to be developed in conjunction with a contiguous and commonly owned 7.9-acre parcel of land recently approved by the Planning Commission (PC Resolution No. 05-04) for a 6-lot major subdivision. The application is submitted by Mark Anderson and Ron Rosen, principals and representatives for Landbel, Inc., the property owner. Application No. 05-3038DP.

A request for continuance to a date uncertain was received from the Applicant on January 16, 2007 (Copy attached).

8. Report from Director of Planning or staff.

9. Report from Commission Members.

10. Report from Commission Chair.

ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Administrative Services Director, no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance, if hearing impaired telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711.

From: Mark Anderson [mailto:MAnderson@benchmark-gc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:35 AM
To: Jimmy Jordan
Cc: aqusa@comcast.net
Subject: D.P. Application 05-3038 DP

Dear Jim,

As discussed this morning, we are requesting a continuanceto a date uncertain, for this applications planning commission hearing. We will use this time to investigated alternative sites in which to locate the proposed habitat. We will keep you informed as to our progress.

Thanks for your consideration.

Sincerely

Mark Anderson