Remarks by Merle H. Bishop
148 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 6
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“Okay. Thank you. So I got a question of staff, and I don't have, since I don't have the code in front of me, have you seen his handout that shows the comparison of uses between the PM and the industrial? Yeah, okay. Do you agree with that?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“That's what I thought. Yes. Because, I mean, the follow-up question would be, well, why do you need to change it to industrial if you could already do all these uses?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Okay. Any other comments or questions? Do we have a motion?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“I meant to ask staff that too. Is there any, was there, there was a problem with notification, which was the reason it was continued initially. And we still heard some comments about notification. Just wonder if you have any response to that.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“And what was the distance of that, the distance that mailers go out? Oh, 500. Okay.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“I know typically you can go further than that, but the requirement is 500 feet.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Was there additional mail notice sent out?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Well, I'll just say this because I have had experience in dealing with phosphate mine property, and phosphate mining, in my mind, has always been considered a temporary use. I mean, you mine it, and there's multiple examples in Polk County where phosphate mine has changed to other uses. even residential uses, recreation uses, environmental uses, industrial, commercial, you name it. There's multiple places, particularly South Lake. Most of that property on South Florida Avenue, when you get south of Shepherd Road, even Imperial Lakes and Christina, that was all mined. All that property south…”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“For the residential, as amended by the applicant. As amended by the applicant. Yes, sir.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Okay, motion and second to approve the amended application. Roll call, please.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“So we're making a motion. I'm looking for a motion to withdraw. Please. Motion to accept the withdrawal. Motion to accept the withdrawal.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Okay. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed, same sign. Okay. Okay. All right. Next case. Thank you. All right.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“I'm sorry, say that again. I misunderstood you.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Any other questions? Thank you. At this time, I'll open up the hearing to the public and ask, is there anyone present to speak in favor of this application?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Seeing none. Thank you. Thank you. Now I'll open it up to the public. Anyone to speak in favor of the application? Seeing none. Anyone to speak in opposition to this application? Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the commission for discussion and a motion.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Kevin Updike, second. Motion is second to approve. Roll call, please.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Any questions of staff? Was the City of Lakeland notified?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Thank you. Okay. Any other questions? Seeing none, I'll ask the applicant to come forward.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“I got a question of staff. Have you seen, have you had a chance to look at his proposed condition? Are you okay with it?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Well, it will be if we, the maker of the motion will need to include that.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Whoever makes the motion will need to include that. Okay. Thank you. So I'll open up the public hearing and ask, is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak in favor of this application? Are you in favor?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Okay. I'll, I'll, um, ask the applicant when he comes back up to address that. I'm sure he's made note of your, your questions. Thank you.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Anyone else to speak in favor? Anyone speak in opposition to this request? You come forward, please. Name and address. And I assume you were sworn in.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Anyone else in opposition? Come forward, please.”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026
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“Anyone else to speak? Were you sworn in?”
Planning Commission · Sep 2, 2026