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City Commission of Safety Harbor, Florida Meeting

February 16, 2026 · Safety Harbor, FL
Source: CITY COMMISSION — LINK TO CONSENT #1: BACKUP MATERIALS - FEBRUARY 16, 2026 MINUTES (PDF, 13 pp)
Retrieved May 11, 2026 from safetyharbor.granicus.com ↗
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Attendees

✓ Mayor Joe Ayoub (Mayor)
✓ Vice Mayor Carlos Diaz (Vice Mayor)
✓ Commissioner Nancy Besore (Commissioner)
✓ Commissioner Jacob Burnett (Commissioner)
✓ Commissioner Andy Steingold (Commissioner)
✓ City Attorney Sarah Allen (City Attorney)
✓ City Manager Josh Stefancic (City Manager)
✓ Community Development Director Carol Stricklin (Community Development Director)
✓ Community Planner/GIS Analyst Cecilia Chen (Community Planner/GIS Analyst)
✓ Public Works Director Renee Cooper (Public Works Director)
✓ Recreation Superintendent Shannon Schafer (Recreation Superintendent)
✓ City Clerk Rachael Telesca (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#Site Plan Application

APPROVED 4-1

#Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code Amendment

APPROVED 4-1

#Zoning District Assignment for 215 13th Ave. S.

APPROVED 5-0

#Zoning District Assignment for 655 Wooddell Dr.

APPROVED 5-0

#Zoning District Assignment for 3584 Enterprise Rd. E.

APPROVED 5-0

#Waiver Request for 1129 4th St. S.

APPROVED 5-0

#5K By the Bay Special Event Application

APPROVED 5-0

#Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Appointment

APPROVED 5-0

#Public Art Committee Appointment

APPROVED 5-0

#Code Enforcement Board Appointment

APPROVED 5-0

#Finance Advisory Committee Appointment

APPROVED 5-0

Agenda Items

#1

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Proclamation for William Touloumis Day and Four Chaplains Day
#1

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the February 2, 2026 City Commission meeting minutes
#1

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Site Plan Application for a new 1,058 square-foot tavern with dog dining and a parking lot located at 946 Main St. and Delaware St.
#2

CITY-INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-06
#3

ZONING DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT FOR RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-09 for 215 13th Ave. S.
#4

ZONING DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT FOR RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-10 for 655 Wooddell Dr.
#5

ZONING DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT FOR RECENTLY ANNEXED PROPERTY

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-12 for 3584 Enterprise Rd. E.
#1

OLD BUSINESS

Direction to Proceed with Land Development Code Amendments
#1

NEW BUSINESS

Waiver Request for 1129 4th St. S.
#2

NEW BUSINESS

5K By the Bay Special Event Application

Public Comments

10 speakers
Owen Linder · Topic: Site Plan Application

Commented on the importance of managing waterflow and resurfacing the alley to allow for adequate downhill flow

Austin Simmons · Topic: Site Plan Application

Expressed concern regarding parking in the area and suggested grading the alleyway to help create positive waterflow

David Desaulniers · Topic: Site Plan Application

Stated that he doesn't support the Site Plan and is concerned about drainage and parking

Susan Massarsky · Topic: Site Plan Application

Conveyed concern regarding drainage, parking, and increased traffic and congestion

Protected Name · Topic: Site Plan Application

Agreed with Commissioner Steingold that the City Code doesn't reflect present day reality and conveyed concern pertaining to parking, alleyway congestion, and safety concerns

Robert Younskevicius · Topic: Site Plan Application

Stressed the importance of resolving parking issues prior to allowing the development

Barbara Pullara · Topic: Site Plan Application

Agreed that parking is an issue and suggested traffic calming efforts and higher fencing

Crystal Marrs · Topic: Site Plan Application

Spoke on behalf of her mother-in-law and conveyed concern related to parking, traffic, and congestion

Sean Carbery · Topic: Land Development Code Amendments

Explained that any structure exceeding one hundred square-feet must adhere to building wind velocity requirements or must be towable

Kip Kelly · Topic: Land Development Code Amendments

Supported the LDC Amendments and stressed the importance as it relates to the success of his business