Dates &

Resources

In January 2022, we announced a plan to build a shopping center anchored by a grocery store at the southwest corner of Jacaranda Boulevard and Border Road. Located near the entrance of the Milano neighborhood and across from the entrance to the Venetian Golf & River Club, this shopping center would also include casual dining and other shopping. The initial plans, part of the Milano PUD (planned unit development), included a 47,240 square-foot supermarket and another 16,000 square feet of stores and a casual, eat-in restaurant. In June, we submitted to the City of Venice’s Planning & Zoning Department a proposal for a plat amendment, zoning amendment and site development plan to construct the commercial center.
Here are resources related to Neal Communities’ proposed commercial center.

PROJECT TIMELINE

January 6, 2022 – Neal Communities hosted a virtual public workshop via Zoom to inform neighboring residents about the proposed neighborhood commercial center, to solicit suggestions and comments, and discuss the proposed plan.

March 1, 2022 – Neal Communities hosted an in-person community meeting with members of the Venetian Golf and River Club to discuss the proposed plan.

June 14, 2022 – Neal Communities submitted to the City of Venice land use applications for a Milano PUD amendment, a preliminary plat amendment and a site development plan.

October 2022 – A variance has been submitted to Sarasota County to add a traffic signal on Laurel Road at the intersection of Veneto Boulevard in response to resident concerns. In January 2023, the request was denied by Sarasota County.

June 2022 – January 2023 – The amendments were reviewed by the City of Venice’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) to ensure adequacy of public facilities, services and utilities and consistency with the City’s comprehensive plan, zoning code and land development regulations.

January 17, 2023 – The Venice Planning Commission held a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. at Venice City Hall to consider the proposal. View the meeting.

Tentatively March 21, 2023 – The Venice Planning Commission will continue its public hearing at 1:30 p.m. at Venice City Hall. View meeting details.

Formal
Presentation
Neal Communities presented information to the community related to the plans for a proposed neighborhood commercial center near the corner of Laurel Road and Jacaranda Boulevard.
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Milano PUD Amendment
On June 14, 2022, Neal Communities submitted to the City of Venice an application for a Milano PUD amendment.
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Preliminary Plat Amendment
On June 14, 2022, Neal Communities submitted to the City of Venice an application for a preliminary plat amendment.
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Site Development Plan
On June 14, 2022, Neal Communities submitted to the City of Venice a site development
plan application.
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Traffic Signal Request
In October 2022, Neal Communities submitted a request to Sarasota County to allow for an administrative adjustment to their provisions and allow for a traffic signal at the intersection of Laurel Road and Veneto Boulevard.
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FAQs
We know that you may have questions about this commercial center and the growth of your community. Here are some answers.
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Planning Your North Venice

Currently, Neal Communities’ proposed amendments are under review by the City of Venice’s Technical Review Committee (TRC), which is comprised of city staff and some key outside agencies. According to the City of Venice, the TRC reviews applications for adequacy of public facilities, services and utilities and consistency with the city’s comprehensive plan, zoning code and land development regulations.

This process can take some time. But, once a land use petition is deemed technically compliant by the TRC, the City of Venice will then schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission.

We will keep you updated as this project progresses through the planning process.

OTHER RESOURCES

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