November 12, 2026 - Planning Commission - 2026-11-12 09:00:00

The Manatee County Planning Commission meeting on November 12, 2026, included the swearing-in of new commissioner David Otterness and quasi-judicial hearings on two rezoning applications. The commission voted 5–1 to recommend denial of a request to rezone approximately 2.54 acres at 5024 37th Street East from A1 to General Commercial Limited. Commissioners and residents raised concerns about compatibility with nearby homes, potential uses, traffic, and unresolved questions about drainage and a shared pond. The transcript records a motion and second to recommend denial of a second request, but does not include the vote outcome.

The second application sought to rezone approximately 27.34 acres at 4325 77th Street East from A1 to Planned Development Residential for up to 164 dwellings, including 161 townhomes and three estate lots. Discussion focused on the incomplete or late-submitted application materials, access design, the substandard road, utility extensions, drainage impacts to a neighboring property, construction effects, and compatibility with surrounding residences. Staff said further review would be needed at later site-plan stages; commissioners debated whether to deny or continue the request. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.