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Sarasota News Leader April 19, 2013 Page 32 out that in recent discussions with City of Sarasota staff, he had learned current zoning along U.S. 41 allows for sufficient landuse planning to make a BRT system feasible. "There is a higher density than what was expected on that corridor," he told the two county commissions. While that density is roughly seven to 10 units per acre in the city of Sarasota along U.S. 41, Paul noted, an overlay district allows for up to 33 units per acre. "The current densities along that corridor are probably some of the highest in the community," he said. The City of Sarasota has hired a consultant to look at the levels of density, he continued. Sarasota County also is examining zoning allowances along U.S. 301 in Manatee and Sarasota counties, Paul added. Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac. Photo by Rachel Hackney Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie and Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson consider a matter during the boards' joint meeting April 16. Photo by Rachel Hackney