Planning and Zoning

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL CHAMBERS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY (LPA) October 24, 2023 – 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. William Ford Chairmen (Seat 1) Brett Raflowitz, Vice Chair (Seat 2) Audrey Friedrich (Seat 3) Neil O’Neal III (Seat 4) Lisa El-Ramey (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager Francine Ramaglia Town’s Planning Consultant, Jim Fleishmann Town Clerk, Lakisha Q. Burch Civility: Being "civil" is not a restraint on the First Amendment right to speak out, but it is more than just being polite. Civility is stating your opinions and beliefs, without degrading someone else in the process. Civility requires a person to respect other people's opinions and beliefs even if he or she strongly disagrees. It is finding a common ground for dialogue with others. It is being patient, graceful, and having a strong character. That is why we say "Character Counts" in the Town of Loxahatchee. Civility is practiced at all Town meetings. Special Needs: In accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall within three business days prior to any proceeding, contact the Town Clerk’s Office, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, (561) 793-2418. Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Some of the matters on the agenda may be "quasi-judicial" in nature. Town Council Members are required to disclose all ex-parte communications regarding these items and are subject to voir dire (a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or council) by any affected party regarding those communications. All witnesses testifying will be "sworn" prior to their testimony. However, the public is permitted to comment, without being sworn. An unsworn comment will be given its appropriate weight by the Town Council. Appeal of Decision: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceeding, and for that purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. The Planning & Zoning Board meets on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month subject to the filing of applications. It also acts as the Local Planning Agency (LPA). Town of Loxahatchee Groves October 24, 2023 Local Planning Agency Page No.2 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS OF AGENDA COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS REGULAR AGENDA 1. Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Comprehensive Plan Elements Review The following Comprehensive Plan Elements are to be reviewed at this meeting for the purpose of making a recommendation to the Town Council: Introduction Future Land Use Transportation Infrastructure Conservation Recreation/Open Space Housing Intergovernmental Coordination Capital Improvements Property Rights COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT