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Councilmember Ed Howard said the changes are a response to increased overflow parking since storm damage at Caspersen Beach pushed visitors north: \"Since the hurricane damage at Caspersen Beach, parking has migrated northward ... The existing overflow parking conditions ... are creating an even greater safety concern,\" Howard said.

City staff and the mayor noted Harbor Drive is a county-owned road and that the county previously gave written permission for a gravel overflow lot adjacent to Sharkey’s (about 90 spaces) under conditions that preclude permanent paving. Staff said county right-of-way in the area can be as wide as 50–55 feet in places and that county cooperation would be required before any expansion. The council approved a motion asking staff to obtain county approvals for a marked crosswalk and to investigate expanding legitimate overflow parking in those county-controlled areas. Council members also discussed short-term fixes such as creating an improved unpaved surface and placing crosswalks similar to those at Sharkey’s restaurant.

Why it matters: Council members described pedestrian-safety concerns and traffic impacts caused by displaced Caspersen Beach visitors. The motion directs staff to coordinate with county officials and to return with plans and design options for signage, crosswalks and possible parking extensions.

Implementation: Public Works staff will pursue the design, obtain required permits and report back to council; the motion passed unanimously.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Venice - City Council on 2025-01-28 9:00 AM - *There is an Executive Session at Noon* - Jan 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","In response to increased overflow parking after storm damage at Caspersen Beach, the Venice City Council unanimously directed staff to obtain county approvals for a marked crosswalk and to study expanded overflow parking on county right-of-way near Service Club Beach.","taxTitle","Venice, Sarasota County, Florida","taxId",56285,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678035,"City staff outline resilience plan, projects and funding after recent storms",3045,4695000,7740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157848-cf8229e035427e33be8b62e8d57a0dce&start=4695&end=7740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157848-cf8229e035427e33be8b62e8d57a0dce/thumbnail_4695000.jpg","/articles/6678035/Venice/Sarasota-County/Florida/City-staff-outline-resilience-plan-projects-and-funding-after-recent-storms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678035-59723b67d55179b10649930fd8520686/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184943&Signature=OTgykZnLYOEqFaDR9znM6B2zh-iqD5mWCwNje5edMuzbGW9haQyfVxx5p00rAflKDLd9rpane3LW24RWCn3e~82OTzm3x7oqnYDweG4D0E7kSvNeeGenkVtFWBiCP-Dbpk1JJQdhMmCHL7bgAPaNa9BsxmxaGFOP2WGn8Bq~-PKHGOqcLElpcgCepPRmUePjQSckXQ7oRqAa-kh7wW2JxaLED0fsVjLqwDd4LSnhdaprDFX1SjeDVXdE1lJGhuVLxxgw4LA2aKPSH4kAJj1hWEhr25hbUaDEa00v7xfpUUC0QU3B~grmMDr3yNnXcW6bTmwfHmkXD-RWsn8XFBex-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Venice — City staff presented an overview of Venice’s resilience planning and projects, linking recent storm damage to an expanded set of adaptation priorities and grant opportunities.

Assistant City Manager James Clinch said resilience is \"the ability to survive, recover, and adapt to a disaster or community,\" and described how resilience now touches infrastructure, environmental management, economic stability and social welfare. He reviewed federal and state funding programs, including the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the state’s Resilient Florida grant program; he noted the state recently released a statewide sea-level-rise and flooding vulnerability assessment and that state and federal funding streams for resilience are expanding.

Assistant City Engineer John Kramer summarized local projects under way or in planning: the Venice Coastal Resilience Plan (initiated in 2021 and updated with state grant support), beach renourishment and protective berm work, the Tarpon Center Drive nature-based flood mitigation pilot (a Resilient Florida-funded project), and HMGP-funded generator and hardening projects for critical facilities. Staff also described future initiatives under study: relocation of Fire Station 52 out of the flood zone, a feasibility study to evaluate relocating the water plant, a stormwater master plan, a Flamingo Ditch feasibility study, upgrades to solid-waste and fleet maintenance facilities, and reconstruction work at Humphreys Park to increase resilience.

Clinch pointed to noncapital resiliency actions as well: the city’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and an impending improvement in the city’s Community Rating System (CRS) class from a 6 to a 5 on April 1, which can reduce insurance premiums for residents. Staff recommended pursuing grant funding aggressively and noted the potential long-term benefit of a dedicated resiliency manager to coordinate grants and cross-departmental work.

Why it matters: Council members said the presentation came at a critical time given recent storm-surge impacts to Venice beaches and facilities. Staff encouraged alignment of future capital projects and strategic planning with resilience priorities so grant opportunities can be maximized.

Council response and next steps: Councilmembers asked about timing and consultants for the water-plant feasibility study; staff said utilities will manage the study and will use a consultant, with work expected to begin this year after the potable-water master plan is complete. Council members also urged aggressive pursuit of federal and state resilience grant processes and noted regional grant convenings where Venice can present pipeline projects.

Documentation: Staff referenced the Venice Coastal Resilience Plan, Resilient Florida grants, FEMA HMGP awards and the NFIP/CRS program during the briefing.","Assistant City Manager James Clinch and Assistant City Engineer John Kramer briefed council on Venice’s resilience work, including the city’s Coastal Resilience Plan, ongoing and proposed projects funded through HMGP and Resilient Florida, and suggested next steps such as a possible resilience manager and a water-plant feasibility study.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678040,"Venice council approves package of ordinances, budget changes, appointments and grants hiring authority; summary of votes",5784,2172000,7956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157848-cf8229e035427e33be8b62e8d57a0dce&start=2172&end=7956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157848-cf8229e035427e33be8b62e8d57a0dce/thumbnail_2172000.jpg","/articles/6678040/Venice/Sarasota-County/Florida/Venice-council-approves-package-of-ordinances-budget-changes-appointments-and-grants-hiring-authority-summary-of-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678040-08926e1de2871c15dc721fc1e6d50f8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184943&Signature=MUrzVZ91NDUW3slvpr25UdMeVJMo0n69U-199tZyTpyyew6bti5-bWh8-0D4g9UWK3Rsp~Gy5Fv7~wweLeT9ZDq9V1wIyfL3PqvhB9YJmjZooyPByl3aU~pYsKIZh1PBSuCg~hNfJZiCMkCFBbWU0YfNiP31DUrKorweUBb0AdrKc7WO4ymSaA58vo0lmNcc6HXWUpnCn~1fNVAV-3r1b8pMIs33QrZkapCJHSl2DNGfSDfbY0w9iftB5oU1YdnL8tNdygD44sZwZZABIidmASere8ek-la95pa0O6az38VDI5nSl77R9O3H-c9o9EdUv9JnKEKd83FcyBKN7wYbfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Venice — The Venice City Council approved a series of legal and administrative actions on a range of topics including capital and budget items, board-appointment policy changes, land-use text amendments and personnel search funding in votes taken during the regular meeting.

Key council actions and outcomes (votes shown as recorded in the meeting):
- Consent items: The council approved the consent agenda with two items pulled for discussion (resolution of consent passed unanimously in the consolidated motion). One pulled item (beach renourishment, item 25-0039) and the Waterway Second Force Main project (25-0040) were later considered and each passed unanimously.
- 25-0039 (beach renourishment): Motion to approve passed unanimously after staff explained the Army Corps survey delay and scope questions.
- 25-0040 (Waterway Second Force Main): Motion to approve passed unanimously; staff identified four commercial buildings at Venice Ave addresses adjacent to the water plant as beneficiaries.
- Citizens Advisory Board annual report (25-0041): Council accepted and approved the board’s annual report and 2025 priorities unanimously.
- Ordinance 2025-01 (land development code text amendment allowing a ratio change for assisted-living/independent-living conversions): Adopted on final reading, 5–2.
- Ordinance 2025-02 (text amendment clarifying planned-unit development application rules): Adopted on final reading, 5–2 after council debate about protections for early buyers and definitions for “unified control.”
- Ordinance 2025-03 (five-year capital improvement schedule, annual update): Adopted on final reading, 5–2; planning staff noted only minor numbering edits from first reading.
- Ordinance 2025-06 (budget amendment increasing FY25 revenues and expenditures by $398,928): Adopted unanimously.
- Resolution 2025-02 (extension of temporary building-permit waivers for properties affected by hurricanes Helene or Milton): Adopted unanimously.
- Resolution 2025-03 (board-appointment policy): A council motion to deny the resolution failed 2–5; a subsequent motion passed 5–2 to adopt the amended appointments policy.
- Appointment to Citizens Tax Oversight Committee: Council voted unanimously to appoint Walter B. to a four-year term, February 1, 2025–January 31, 2029.
- Crosswalk and parking direction (Service Club Beach overflow parking): Council directed staff to pursue county approvals and create a marked crosswalk and signage for overflow beach parking; motion passed unanimously.
- City-manager search funding: Council authorized up to $50,000 for the mayor to retain a search consultant for the city-manager recruitment process; motion passed unanimously. The mayor said the consultant he contacted estimated a flat fee near $35,000 but that the city will run a request-for-proposals process and expects the broader search and vetting to take several months.

Why it matters: Taken together, the approvals update Venice’s capital and land-use policies, maintain hurricane-relief permit waivers for affected properties, and set fiscal and personnel planning steps in motion. Several items (ordinances 2025-01, 2025-02, 2025-03, and the two first-reading land-use items) drew substantive council debate and were split 5–2 on final or first-reading actions.

Votes at a glance: The meeting record shows a mix of unanimous approvals for routine and emergency items and 5–2 votes on several development- and planning-related ordinances. Several items will return for final readings or implementation steps as recorded by staff.","At its meeting the Venice City Council approved several ordinances, a budget amendment, a roster policy change, grant-related relief and appointments; most measures passed with unanimous or 5–2 tallies. The council also authorized up to $50,000 for an outside search consultant for the city manager hiring process.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678045,"Council approves first readings to change land use and rezone 705 S. Tamiami Trail with hotel ban, lower height limits",1097,2503000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157848-cf8229e035427e33be8b62e8d57a0dce&start=2503&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157848-cf8229e035427e33be8b62e8d57a0dce/thumbnail_2503000.jpg","/articles/6678045/Venice/Sarasota-County/Florida/Council-approves-first-readings-to-change-land-use-and-rezone-705-S-Tamiami-Trail-with-hotel-ban-lower-height-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678045-c4fcc016dac4cda84ae3ddd705b7930f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184943&Signature=g-Bk9ZGd8pxt2p52t4nejJqpdB1AeI8BpYhbJYSCHQRgXlhv8d1npyHAHwbGDOCRnnLKfGVMpdfYHVD2KnnpTzGvuOgvsY-YCqOqoxhbd4HNYb-HZiWEPTBU0Seed2IR9y8UqtMfsV9J3CEsWBDxbUdyMehCuWJqKcpnLEp7czhyWEFcUd8xZ603BnZxONCFcRlUoCTlZ4-yGrsK3UfApuiDCBUJxlinTIZm399TuaqYXJ1KpWBFqrzGtSPbEnpm-rZcFlQ-UYVztBjpfmTVzyjUY0xp6knK2M4EMWkO26qvBlqu2o21ntK4cpbLHdkgZ6KMzhUe-7tu9NMQBl1k8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Venice — The Venice City Council approved on first reading a pair of related actions affecting a portion of property at 705 South Tamiami Trail: a comprehensive-plan future land-use amendment to change part of the site from high-density residential to Mixed Use Corridor, and a zoning map amendment to change a rear portion from Residential Multifamily 3 (RMF-3) to South Trail Area 2 (ST-2). Both measures passed 5-2 and were scheduled for final reading.

The council and the applicant agreed to binding stipulations intended to reduce development intensity on the property. Among the provisions the council recorded were a prohibition on hotel uses across the site, vehicle access prohibited from Gill Drive for the rear lots, and a limit that the rearmost lots permit only multifamily residential uses and associated parking. The applicant’s representative said the changes would reduce potential building heights by roughly one to two stories compared with prior allowances.

\"We are proposing a binding stipulation that ... effectively implements a prohibition on any hotel,\" said Marty Black, representing the applicant, recounting negotiations with the property owners and neighbors. Brittany Smith, the city planner, explained the stipulations would be codified in the rezoning ordinance rather than in the comprehensive-plan amendment.

Why it matters: The property sits at the interface of Business 41 and adjacent residential neighborhoods. Council members and neighbors raised concerns about potential hotel-related noise, traffic and building scale. The stipulations narrow uses and lower the by-right height on the back portion from the RMF-3 allowance (noted in staff materials as roughly 46 feet plus an allowance for understory parking) to the ST-2/mixed-use corridor standard (35 feet by right), which the applicant and staff said reduces the development envelope.

Council action and next steps: Ordinance 2025-04 (comprehensive-plan change, petition 24-04CP) passed on first reading by a 5-2 vote; it will return for final reading. The related ordinance 2025-05 (zoning map amendment, petition 24-5RZ) was approved on first reading with the applicant’s stipulations incorporated; council directed staff to include those binding conditions in the rezoning ordinance before second reading. The items were the product of follow-up meetings between the applicant and nearby residents after the prior meeting resulted in a tie vote.

What supporters and opponents said: Applicant representatives emphasized they had worked with owners and nearby residents to address concerns, including eliminating hotels as a possible future use. Council members who voted in favor said the stipulations reduced intensity and responded to neighborhood concerns. Council members in opposition said they wanted stronger or clearer protections on unspecified future uses and raised enforcement questions about stipulations.

Documentation and public record: The comprehensive-plan ordinance and the rezoning petition numbers were read into the record at the meeting; written stipulations were provided to council in advance as supplemental materials. The zoning action was taken under the city’s quasi-judicial procedures and included staff comments and applicant testimony.

The measures return to the council for final votes consistent with the city’s ordinance-reading schedule.","On first reading the Venice City Council approved a comprehensive-plan future land use change and a related rezoning for a portion of 705 South Tamiami Trail, adding binding stipulations that prohibit hotel uses, limit vehicle access from Gill Drive and reduce allowable building heights; both measures passed 5-2 and proceed to final reading.","actionData","errors"]

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