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LAD-25-03, Revisions to Sandhill DRI DO
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Requested Motion/Action
Department Making Request
recommendation
Community Development
Approve a Resolution pursuant to Section J(1)(k) of the Sandhill Development of Regional (DRI) Development Order (DO), Resolution Number 2022-083, Section 380.06(7), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Section 3-9-10.1, Development of Regional Impact Development Order (DO) Amendment Process and Procedure under Chapter 3-9, Zoning, Code of Laws and Ordinances, Charlotte County, Florida, amending the Sandhill DRI DO, Resolution Number 2023-165, by 1) using the approved equivalency matrix to exchange 104 multi-family units for 17,368 square feet of commercial uses on Parcel 5-16 of Tract 5 of the Sandhill DRI, and assigning 14,841 square feet of unallocated commercial rights on this parcel; and 2) revising Map H, Exhibit B, Map H Notes #1 and Map H, Exhibit #2 Notes; for 32.115± acres of the property, including five parcels, three parcels of which are located at 200, 250 and 300 Kings Highway, and two parcels of which are generally located north of Sandhill Boulevard and southeast of Kings Highway, in the Port Charlotte area; Petition No. LAD-25-03; Applicant: Golden Key Properties LLC; providing for an effective date. The Sandhill DRI is located south of the DeSoto County Line, north of Rampart Boulevard, east of Loveland Boulevard and west of the Deep Creek area; Section 7, Township 40 South, and Range 23 East, in the Port Charlotte area, currently containing a total of 713.12± acres. Located in Commission District I.
Quasi-Judicial
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Agenda Item Type
Public Hearing
Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
Background (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The applicant and property owner, Golden Key Properties LLC, who owns five parcels, is requesting to amend Resolution 2023-165, by:
1) Using the approved equivalency matrix to exchange 104 multi-family units for 17,368 square feet of commercial uses on Parcel 5-16 of Tract 5 of the Sandhill DRI.
2) Assigning 14,841 square feet of unallocated commercial rights on Parcel 5-16 of Tract 5 of the Sandhill DRI.
3) Revising Map H, Exhibit B, Map H Notes #1, and Map H, Exhibit #2 Notes.
The subject property for the proposed commercial uses includes five parcels within Tract 5 of the Sandhill DRI (Parcel 5-16 and 10.5 acres of Park). Three parcels are located at 200, 250 and 300 Kings Highway, and two parcels generally located north of Sandhill Boulevard and southeast of Kings Highway, in the Port Charlotte area (Attachment A, Legal Description).
The Sandhill DRI is located south of the DeSoto County line, north of Rampart Boulevard, east of Loveland Boulevard and west of the Deep Creek area, in the Port Charlotte area.
The applicant is concurrently seeking a Planned Development (PD) rezoning to ensure that the General PD Concept Plan is consistent with the proposed Map H. The proposed commercial general uses on Parcel 5-16 of Tract 5 within this DRI will serve residents in this area. It is staff’s professional opinion that the proposed change is not contrary to the intent of the Economic Center and the vision of the Sandhill DRI DO, which provides mixed use development opportunity including commercial uses.
On August 11, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this amendment.
What Action will be accomplished?
If the Board of County Commissioners approves this application and its associated PD rezoning, it will allow for commercial general uses on Parcel 5-16 of Tract 5 of the Sandhill DRI.
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