A new plan that could increase density and intensity on Siesta Key
August 26, 2024 —
On September 11, yet another Comprehensive Plan amendment that will have far-reaching impact on Siesta Key will be considered by the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The intent behind the amendment, referred to as SK Condo Voluntary Rebuild, seems like a good idea – to allow condominiums built prior to new building codes to voluntarily rebuild before some disaster destroys them. Unhappily, the crafted amendment could result in significant unintended consequences, even leading to many being rebuilt as hotels similar to the ones that were just ruled as illegal under the current Comprehensive Plan. In June, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the BOCC deny this amendment, yet the BOCC will hold a public hearing on the amendment at an upcoming meeting. You can view the Planning Commission hearing on the amendment by clicking here. Then scroll down to June 20, 2024 and select Video.
Comments regarding Voluntary Condo Rebuild, delivered by Siesta Key organizations at the Planning Commission hearing, are listed below: