Planning and Zoning (P&Z)
Regular MeetingGroveland, FL · February 10, 2022
Agenda
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Groveland
FLORIDA
City with Natural Charm ·
PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE GROVELAND PLANNING & ZONING
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 3:00 P.M. THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 IN THE E.L. PURYEAR BUILDING LOCATED AT 243 S. LAKE
AVENUE, GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT
RECEIVED THE COVID-19 VACCINE WEAR A MASK. For additional information
please use the following CDC link at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
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Please note: As an alternate option, the public can attend the February 10, 2022 Planning &
Zoning Board Meeting virtually. The virtual meeting will be in “watch/listen mode” only;
no public comments will be taken virtually. Instructions to participate have been posted to
the City’s website under “public notices” at
www.groveland-fl.gov
*If you would like additional information regarding an agenda item please contact The Planning
Division via email at planning@groveland-fl.gov.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Board Members: Chairman Richard Skyzinski, Vice-Chairman Keith Keogh, Robert Proper,
Felicia Stewart, Dominic Cicio, Zach Decker, Donald Tillman, Bill Mathias (non-voting)
Other Attendees: Anita Geraci- Carver, City Attorney; Timothy Maslow, Community &
Economic Development Department Director; Andrew Landis, Planning & Zoning Division
Manager; David Ausherman, Senior Planner; DeWayne Jones, Planner I; Brooke Worthington,
Planner I; Maria Ramirez, Recording Secretary
Agenda for February 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Location: E.L. Puryear Building, 243 S. Lake Avenue
1. Call to Order
Roll call and determination of quorum, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge of Conduct
2. Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2021 P&Z meeting
3. New Business
a. Welcome New Planning & Zoning Board Member Zach Decker
b. Recommendation of approval on Resolution 2022-14: The Island at The Village at Cherry
Lake Preliminary Plat
c. Recommendation of approval on Resolution 2022-15: Springs at The Village at Cherry
Lake Preliminary Plat
d. Recommendation of approval on Resolution 2022-16: The Vista at The Village at Cherry
Lake & The Cape at The Village at Cherry Lake Preliminary Plats
e. Recommendation of approval on Ordinance 2021-50: The Cape at The Village at Cherry
Lake ROW Vacate
4. Old Business
No Old Business
5. Closing Comments
a. Meeting Time
b. Public, Staff, Board Members
Adjourn to next month’s Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
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Groveland
FLORIDA
Ci1y witlt Natural Charm .
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the February 10, 2022 Planning and Zoning Meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
IN PERSON: E. L. Puryear Building, 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736.
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City of Groveland
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The City of Groveland Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting on Thursday, November 4,2021. Chair
Richard Skyzinski called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The following Board Members were present:
Felicia Stewart; Donald Tillman; Richard Skyzinski; Keith Keogh; Dominic Cicio. City Officials present were
Timothy Maslow, Community & Economic Development Department Director; Anita Geraci-Carver, City
Attorney; Andrew Landis, Planning & Zoning Division Manager; David Ausherman, Senior Planner;
DeWayne Jones, Planner I and Maria Ramirez, Recording Secretary.
Absent: Board Members Douglas Faivre, Felicia Stewart, Bill Mathias
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes from October 7, 2021, meeting.
Motion:
Board Member Donald Tillman motioned to recommend approval of the November
4, 2021, minutes; Seconded by Board Member Dominic Cicio.
All present members voted aye.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation of approval on Ordinance 2021-45: Preserve at Lake David ROW Vacate:
Recording Secretary Maria Ramirez read the headnote into the record as follows:
ORDINANCE 2021-45
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND, FLORIDA, VACATING
CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF GROVELAND FARMS, AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 10 AND 11 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST; VESTING OF TITLE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2021-45.
Public Comments:
Marty Proctor stated Staff has done great work and project conforms to code. As a citizen he wants City
to ensure stormwater will have an outlet and that it has trial connectivity.
Simon Hardt stated trail connectivity will be facilitated.
Marty Proctor advised Staff to consider bus stops for children.
Member Proper stated bus stops already exist. Andrew Landis stated Planning Division is actively
working with the school system to add additional safe stops.
Tim Maslow stated City is actively working on easements to the east to ensure trail connectivity to Lake
David. Regarding storm water, this project will be the first to be reviewed by the new City Engineer,
Herman Tirado.
Pastor Brain Christian advised Board his church is opening its childcare center in two weeks; families will
be going through the right of way. He wants to ensure safety for the families.
Tom Walker asked if this project is near his residence, City Attorney stated project is nowhere near Mr.
Walker’s residence.
Motion:
Board Member Donald Tillman motioned to approve Ordinance 2021-45;
Seconded by Board Member Bob Proper.
All present members voted aye.
PRESENTATIONS
Affordable Housing Presentation by Tim Maslow
Member Bob Proper shared affording housing information and resources.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Staff advised the Planning and Zoning Board Roster will be on the December agenda.
Anita, City Attorney explained the new application process for new and returning members will be
handled by the City Council, they will review applications. Details and application are available on the city
website.
Board requested the current Roster; Staff will send email.
Tim Maslow announced the two community forums at the Puryear Building: Tuesday November 9th at
6:30 PM and Wednesday, November 10th at 11:30 AM.
Staff had a successful community meeting. Member Keogh mentioned if 2 PM was convenient to
working residents. Staff stated all community meetings thus far have been well attended and received.
Member Keogh suggested having one or two P&Z meetings in the evening. Tim Maslow stated Staff will
look into it to make it work.
Chair Skyzinski asked Staff for an update on the tree report. Tim stated Staff will start working on report
in the new year.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
Motion made by Board Member Dominic Cicio
to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
This motion was seconded by Board Member Donald Tillman.
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Groveland
FLORIDA
City with Natural Charm
Attest: Richard Skyzinski, Chair
Maria Ramirez, Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 2022-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND,
FLORIDA, GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF THE ISLAND
AT CHERRY LAKE VILLAGE GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE
ROAD 50, EAST OF STATE ROAD 19, SOUTH OF CHERRY LAKE ROAD AND
WEST OF WEST APSHAWA ROAD, GROVELAND, FLORIDA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant has petitioned for preliminary plat approval of The Island at
Cherry Lake Village; and
WHEREAS, the subject property consisting of 175.96 +/- acres is zoned Village Core,
Village Center and Village Edge; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has considered the application in
accordance with the Article 2, section L. of the City of Groveland Community
Development Code and made recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Groveland has considered the application in
accordance with the procedures for granting Preliminary Plat Approval set forth in
Article 2, section L. of the City of Groveland Community Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Preliminary Plat of The Island at Cherry
Lake Village is in compliance with the City’s community and land development
regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GROVELAND, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Granting of Preliminary Plat Approval.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat of The Island at Cherry Lake Village, a copy of which
is attached hereto, is GRANTED.
Section 2. Effective Date.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Groveland, Lake County, Florida this ___ day of ______________________, 2022.
_____________________________________________
Evelyn Wilson, Mayor
City of Groveland, Florida
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________
Virginia Wright, City Clerk
Groveland
FLORIDA
City with Natural Charm-
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________________
Anita Geraci-Carver
City Attorney
Passed First Reading ____________________________
Council Member ___________________________ moved the passage and adoption of
the above and foregoing Resolution. Motion was seconded by Council Member
_________________________________ and upon roll call on the motion the vote was as
follows:
YEA NAY
Barbara Gaines
Mike Radzik
Mike Smith
Randolph Waite
Evelyn Wilson
ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION 2022-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND,
FLORIDA, GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF SPRINGS AT
CHERRY LAKE VILLAGE GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE
ROAD 50, EAST OF STATE ROAD 19, SOUTH OF CHERRY LAKE ROAD AND
WEST OF WEST APSHAWA ROAD, GROVELAND, FLORIDA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant has petitioned for preliminary plat approval of Springs at
Cherry Lake Village; and
WHEREAS, the subject property consisting of 38.117 +/- acres is zoned Village Center
and Village Edge; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has considered the application in
accordance with the Article 2, section L. of the City of Groveland Community
Development Code and made recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Groveland has considered the application in
accordance with the procedures for granting Preliminary Plat Approval set forth in
Article 2, section L. of the City of Groveland Community Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Preliminary Plat of Springs at Cherry Lake
Village is in compliance with the City’s community and land development regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GROVELAND, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Granting of Preliminary Plat Approval.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Springs at Cherry Lake Village, a copy of which is
attached hereto, is GRANTED.
Section 2. Effective Date.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Groveland, Lake County, Florida this ___ day of ______________________, 2022.
_____________________________________________
Evelyn Wilson, Mayor
City of Groveland, Florida
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________
Virginia Wright, City Clerk
Groveland
FLORIDA
City with Natural Charm ·
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________________
Anita Geraci-Carver
City Attorney
Passed First Reading ____________________________
Council Member ___________________________ moved the passage and adoption of
the above and foregoing Resolution. Motion was seconded by Council Member
_________________________________ and upon roll call on the motion the vote was as
follows:
YEA NAY
Barbara Gaines
Mike Radzik
Mike Smith
Randolph Waite
Evelyn Wilson
ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION 2022-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND,
FLORIDA, GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF THE CAPE AT
CHERRY LAKE VILLAGE AND GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPROVAL OF THE VISTA AT CHERRY LAKE VILLAGE, BOTH
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE ROAD 50, EAST OF STATE
ROAD 19, SOUTH OF CHERRY LAKE ROAD AND WEST OF WEST
APSHAWA ROAD, GROVELAND, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant has petitioned for preliminary plat approval of The Cape at
Cherry Lake Village and of The Vista at Cherry Lake Village; and
WHEREAS, the subject properties consist of 19.701 +/- acres and 23.334 +/- acres
respectively and are zoned Village Center and Village Edge; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board has considered the application
in accordance with the Article 2, section L. of the City of Groveland
Community Development Code and made recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Groveland has considered the application in
accordance with the procedures for granting Preliminary Plat Approval set forth
in Article 2, section L. of the City of Groveland Community Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Preliminary Plat of The Cape at Cherry Lake
Village is in compliance with the City’s community and land development
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Preliminary Plat of The Vista at Cherry Lake
Village is in compliance with the City’s community and land development regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GROVELAND, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Granting of Preliminary Plat Approval.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat of The Cape at Cherry Lake Village, a copy of which is
attached hereto, is GRANTED.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat of The Vista at Cherry Lake Village, a copy of which
is attached hereto, is GRANTED.
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Section 2. Effective Date.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Groveland, Lake County, Florida this ___ day of ______________________, 2022.
_____________________________________________
Evelyn Wilson, Mayor
City of Groveland, Florida
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________
Virginia Wright, City Clerk
Groveland
FLORIDA
City with Natural Charm-
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________________
Anita Geraci-Carver
City Attorney
Passed First Reading ____________________________
Council Member ___________________________ moved the passage and adoption of
the above and foregoing Resolution. Motion was seconded by Council Member
_________________________________ and upon roll call on the motion the vote was as
follows:
YEA NAY
Barbara Gaines
Mike Radzik
Mike Smith
Randolph Waite
Evelyn Wilson
ATTACHMENT 4
ORDINANCE 2021-50
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND,
FLORIDA, VACATING CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY SHOWN ON THE PLAT
OF GROVELAND FARMS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 10 AND
11, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LOCATED IN
SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, SECTION 4,
TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, AND SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 22
SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST; VESTING OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SCRIVENER’S
ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered pursuant to §166.042, Florida Statutes, to
vacate public rights of ways within its municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, has determined that the
rights-of-way described herein below, are not needed for public use and convenience,
now or in the future, and it is in the public interest to abandon the same as a right-of-way;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board considered the petition to vacate right of
way at a public hearing and made a recommendation to city council; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been properly noticed as provided for in Section 1.2,
Article 1 of the City of Groveland Community Development Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GROVELAND, FLORIDA:
Section 1: Vacation.
The rights-of-way as described and depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto are hereby
closed and vacated as a public right-of-way.
Section 2: Vesting of title.
Title to said vacated rights-of-way shall vest in accordance with law.
Section 3: Severability.
That if any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions
and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4: Conflict.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5: Scrivener’s Errors. Scrivener’s errors in the legal description may be
corrected without a public hearing or at public meeting, by re-recording the original
ordinance or a certified copy of the ordinance and attaching the correct legal description.
Section 6: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its approval and adoption by
the City Council of the City of Groveland.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake
County, Florida, this ______ day of ___________________, 2022.
______________________________________
Evelyn Wilson, Mayor
City of Groveland, Florida
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Virginia Wright
City Clerk
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Groveland
FLORIDA
City with Natural Charm·
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Anita Geraci-Carver
City Attorney
Passed First Reading ___________
Passed Second Reading ___________
Council Member ______________ moved the passage and adoption of the above and
foregoing Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Council Member ________________
and upon roll call on the motion the vote was as follows:
YEA NAY
Barbara Gaines
Mike Radzik
Mike Smith
Randolph Waite
Evelyn Wilson
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