The most significant item on the agenda was the second reading and subsequent approval of Ordinance 24-14. This ordinance amends the city’s Land Development Code to prohibit vehicles exceeding 22 feet in length or 8 feet in width from parking on residential streets or rights-of-way unless they are loading or unloading. The City Attorney read the ordinance by title, and the motion passed unanimously after a brief discussion among the commissioners. One commissioner expressed satisfaction with the progress and design review process, while another highlighted the challenges residents faced before the ordinance, such as building fences around oversized vehicles in their backyards.

Another noteworthy topic was the second hearing of a design review approval for the development of a multifamily residential project on How Street. The project, named Sunrise Town Homes, involves the construction of a two-story building containing eight townhomes. The development will occupy 1.07 acres of the 1.22-acre lot, currently housing an assisted living facility and two residential buildings. The commissioners had no further questions, and the project was approved unanimously. One commissioner appreciated the reduced height of the buildings, stating it would be a good fit for the area.

The meeting also touched on procedural matters, such as the excused absences of the Mayor and another commissioner, who were reported to be in Scotland. Additionally, a proposed agenda for the September 5, 2024, commission meeting was approved, with the addition of recognizing the Greater Dunedin Little League.