Commissioner Jim Brown says process could take a long time, Town Attorney talks schedule. Jaleski does not want just rules affecting Key Club to be dealt with by the Planning and Zoning Board..

Longboat Key Town Attorney Dave Persson said the code changes must be in compliance with Comprehensive Plan. He points out that if the Commission is leaning toward a ‘Yes’ vote on the Key Club application, then it may want to amend Zoning codes. If it is leaning toward a ‘No,’ then it can deny the [...]

Commissioners Jim Brown, Bob Siekmann, George Spoll, Gene Jaleski, Lee Rothenberg and Peter O’Connor all vote ‘Yes’ to send an ordinance allowing the Planning and Zoning board to propose amendments to the specific zoning regulations that the Key Club proposal currently violates. Commissioner Hal Lenobel votes against the idea.

Key Club Attorney says if the Town is going to look at all codes or undertake a Comp Plan revision process, than forget the request and the Key Club will apply under existing rules. Commissioner Hal Lenobel near end of Patterson’s remarks asks Patterson if he is willing to withdraw request to amend the codes [...]

Video of Commission allowing Cedars Tennis to have off-Key members. Mayor Lee Rothenberg vows to return for tennis and lunch some day. Owner Randy Langley speaks as well.