Latest proposal entailed creation of Critical Area Plan
In the example of a developer who has been trying for several years to win Sarasota County Commission approval to build a commercial center in the northwest quadrant of Proctor Road and Clark Road in Sarasota, the third time did not prove to be the proverbial charm.
In fact, following the Sept. 10 presentation of the third iteration of the proposal to the board members, a statement by Commissioner Teresa Mast could have been taken as a warning for the developer to pursue nothing more than what the existing zoning permits.
During a hearing that lasted approximately 65 minutes, Mast told the project team members that “a couple of homes” could be constructed on the property, as it is zoned Open Use Estate-2, which allows for one dwelling unit per 2 acres…