Council approves annexation and rezoning for 2327 Ewing Drive with 300‑ft buffer and 60‑unit cap Council approved annexation of 7.3 acres at 2327 Ewing Drive and associated future‑land‑use and rezoning petitions with stipulations that limit building height to 35 feet, require a 300‑foot buffer from existing Valencia homes disallowing structures/parking in that buffer, and cap units at 60. The applicant agreed to the written stipulations.

The city council has just approved a significant development at 2327 Ewing Drive, including a 300-foot buffer to protect adjacent neighborhoods and a cap on units at 60!

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Votes at a glance: Key council actions Jan. 16, 2026 Council approved the consent agenda; adopted a series of land‑use items (annexation and rezoning for 2327 Ewing Drive with buffer and density caps; Knights Trail text amendment; Venice Crossings rezoning 5–2) and several routine ordinances/resolutions. Staff will return items for second readings where required.

Venice City Council made significant decisions on land use and approvals at their recent meeting, shaping the future of the community.

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Planning Board reviews controversial variance request for Airport Avenue development Board assesses compatibility and applicant's justification for variance amid community concerns.

The Venice City Council is grappling with a contentious variance request that could reshape the future of a long-vacant site, igniting passionate debates about community standards and development.

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