Dunedin LPA Meeting Summary – May 13, 2026
Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting – May 13, 2026
The Dunedin Local Planning Agency (LPA) held a regular meeting on May 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The board unanimously recommended approval of a voluntary annexation, land use plan amendment, and zoning designation for a single-family property at 1991 Spanish Pines Drive. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of April 8, 2026 LPA Minutes: Motion by Member Kynes, seconded by Vice Chair Stanek. Carried unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Applicants James R. Davis and Jeanne F. Davis (owners of the subject property) expressed support for annexation, noting their long-time residency in the area, desire to be formally recognized as Dunedin residents, and plans to increase volunteerism. They also reported positive neighbor interest in annexation.
- Mark Ossian (625 Wilkie Street) expressed support for the annexation and welcomed the opportunity for other properties in the neighborhood to follow.
Discussion Items
- Staff Presentation (George Kinney, Community Development Director): Presented the voluntary annexation request for 1991 Spanish Pines Drive (0.24 acres, existing single-family home). The property lies within the Dunedin Planning Area as an enclave, making annexation permissible under the Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County. The proposed land use (Residential Low, RL) and zoning (R-60) match the existing County designations, so no substantive change is required. Staff recommended approval of Ordinances 26-02, 26-03, and 26-04.
- Board Questions: Vice Chair Stanek clarified that the property would receive city solid waste services (trash, recycling) but not water/sewer. Staff noted the applicants are active on city boards, which was cited as a primary motivation for annexation. Mr. Johns asked about the mail-service address change from Palm Harbor to Dunedin, which was largely a Post Office decision.
- Applicant Presentation: Mr. and Mrs. Davis reiterated their long connection to Dunedin (since 1971) and their wish to be fully part of the city. They noted the annexation would enable them to vote in city matters (e.g., marina) and volunteer more.
Key Outcomes
- Ordinance 26-02 (Voluntary Annexation): Motion by Member Kynes, seconded by Member Telford. Recommended approval by the LPA to the City Commission. Vote: unanimous.
- Ordinance 26-03 (Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low): Motion by Member Johns, seconded by Member Kynes. Recommended approval. Vote: unanimous.
- Ordinance 26-04 (Zoning District Designation to R-60): Motion by Vice Chair Stanek, seconded by Member Kynes. Recommended approval. Vote: unanimous.
- Next Steps: The City Commission will hold first readings on June 4, 2026, and second readings on July 9, 2026. The land use amendment will be transmitted to the county as a Tier I administrative amendment after first reading.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening, everyone. Thank you for coming. The May 13th, 2026 meeting of the local planning agency of the City of Dunedin will now come to order. The local planning agency is an advisory board of citizens appointed by the City Commission. This board is comprised of volunteers who represent the thoughts and concerns of the community. The purpose of tonight's meeting is to make recommendations to the City Commission regarding each item on the agenda. Except for item 1B, tonight's format will be as follows. I will introduce each item on the agenda, after which the city representative will present information about it. Thereafter, the members of the local planning agency will have an opportunity to ask questions of the city representative. Finally, anyone from the public may come forward. Those from the public wishing to provide comment will need to please approach the lectern, state your name and address, and then utilize the microphone at the speaker's lectern in order for their comments to be recorded. Individual public speakers will be limited to three minutes of speaking time. And we kindly request that speakers are respectful of the clock countdown. Citizens speaking on an agenda item or during the citizens' comments shall not engage in loud, boisterous or disruptive speech or conduct. Any speaker that has continued inappropriate or irrelevant comments will be requested to relinquish the podium by the chair. Item 1A. The first item of our agenda tonight is to approve the April 8th, 2026 LPA meetings. Are there any corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes? Okay. Hearing none, do I hear a motion to accept the minutes as submitted? Second. Summit. Okay, Deborah Kines uh moved. Paul Stanick seconded. And uh all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Motion passes unanimously. Okay. Next up now bear with me. This is the next section that's redundant, but we're working on streamlining it. Uh while the local planning agency is not a quasi-judicial board and therefore has no final decision making power. Our procedures for quasi-judicial items are structured in a quasi-judicial manner for the benefit of those who come before it. The commission will be the ultimate quasi-judicial decision making authority. The next item on our agenda tonight, which is quasi-judicial in nature, is item one B, and the format will be as follows. I will introduce the item, after which the city representative will present information about it. Thereafter, the members of the local planning agency will have an opportunity to ask questions of the city representative. The applicant will present information about the item. Thereafter, the members of the local planning agency will have an opportunity to ask applicant questions. Finally, anyone from the public may come forward. Those from the public wishing to provide testimony will need to approach the lectern, state their name and address, and then utilize the microphone at the speaker's lectern in order for their comments to be recorded. Individual public speakers will be limited to three minutes of speaking time, and we will kindly request that speakers be respectful of the clock countdown. Excuse me. Finally, both the city representative and the applicant will be provided any final comments. Upon the conclusion of each public hearing, the local planning agency will consider the evidence before it and will vote on the agenda item. That voice vote is the rendition of the order of the board, and there will be no written decision issued by the board. Anyone in the audience who wishes to give testimony to these items on the agenda will need to be sworn in by the city clerk. The clerk will now swear in all persons wishing to speak or give testimony in tonight's quasi-judicial agenda item.
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