Planning and Zoning Board

Name: Planning and Zoning Board — Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Start: 2023-07-20T17:30:00
End: 2023-07-20T19:30:00
Location: Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Regular Meeting

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · July 20, 2023

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 20, 2023 Meeting audio available in Town Clerk’s Office Meetings are also available on YouTube. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair O’Neal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair William Ford (absent), Vice Chair Neil O’Neal, Board Members Lisa El-Ramey, Audrey Friedrich, and Brett Raflowitz. Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia, Town Planning Consultant James Fleischmann, and Town Clerk Lakisha Burch. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS OF AGENDA Motion was made by Board Member Friedrich seconded by Board Member El-Ramey to approve the agenda as is it was voted as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Raflowitz, Board Members El-Ramey, Friedrich, and O’Neal. Motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were public comments made by the following: Katie Lakeman, Todd McLendon, Virginia Standish, and Cassie Suchy. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Swear in Committee Members. Town Clerk Burch administrated the Oath of Office to the 2023-2024 Planning and Zoning Board Members. Mr. Ford was absent. 2. Elect Chair and Vice Chair of Planning and Zoning Board Motion was made by Vice Chair O’Neal seconded by Board Member Friedrich to appoint William Ford as Chair to the 2023-2024 Planning and Zoning Board; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair O’Neal, Board Members El-Ramey, Friedrich, and Raflowitz. Motion passed unanimously. Absent: William Ford. Motion was made by Vice Chair O’Neal seconded by Board Member Friedrich to appoint Brett Raflowitz as Vice Chair to the 2023-2024 Planning and Zoning Board; it was as follows: Ayes: Board Members O’Neal, Friedrich, and Raflowitz. Nay: Board Member El-Ramey. Motion passed 3-1. Town of Loxahatchee Groves July 20, 2023 Planning and Zoning Board Committee Meeting Minutes Page No. 2 Board Member El-Ramey asked Town Attorney Goddeau a question regarding members serving on the Board who may have a Code Violation. Town Attorney Goddeau responded to Board Member El-Ramey’s question. 3. Tetrault Historical Legacy Review. Town Planning Consultant Fleischmann presented the item. There was discussion between the Board and Mr. Fleischmann. Mr. Donald Nelson Tetrault also addressed the Board. Board Member El-Ramey addressed questions to Mr. Tetrault and Mr. Fleischmann regarding solid waste, multiple name changes of the business, OSHA violations, etc. Mr. Tetrault and Mr. Fleischmann responded to her questions. There was discussion among the Board, Mr. Tetrault, and Town Staff. Board Member O’Neal thanked Mr. Tetrault for coming and beginning the first applicant to go through the Historical Legacy designation. Motion was made by Board Member O’Neal seconded by Board Member Friedrich to receive and file; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Ayes: Vice Chair Raflowitz, Board Members El-Ramey, Friedrich, and O’Neal. Motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Board Member O’Neal seconded by Vice Chair Raflowitz to extend the meeting to 7:00 p.m. it was voted as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Raflowitz, Board Members El-Ramey, Friedrich, and O’Neal. Motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Board Member O’Neal seconded Vice Chair Raflowitz to approve the Historical Legacy use with the recommending condition bought by staff; it was voted as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Raflowitz, Board Members Friedrich and O’Neal. Nay: Board Member El-Ramey. Absent William Ford. There continued to discussion among the PZB Board members, and Town Staff. 4. Evaluation and Appraisal Comprehensive Plan Update Schedule. (See Last 2 pages of Staff Report) Town Planning Consultant Fleischmann presented the item by giving an overview of the schedule and highlights of Comprehensive Plan Elements (EAR). There was discussion between the Board and Mr. Fleischmann. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS There were no comments from Committee members. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ____________________________________ ATTEST: Chair William Ford _______________________________ ____________________________________ Lakisha Burch, Town Clerk Vice Chair Brett Raflowitz Town of Loxahatchee Groves July 20, 2023 Planning and Zoning Board Committee Meeting Minutes Page No. 3 ____________________________________ Board Member Neil O’Neal ____________________________________ Councilmember Audrey Friedrich (absent) ____________________________________ Councilmember Lisa El-Ramey

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 20, 2023 William Ford (Seat 1) Brett Raflowitz (Seat 2) Audrey Friedrich (Seat 3) Neil O’Neal III (Seat 4) Lisa El-Ramey (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia Town Planning Consultant Jim Fleischmann Town Clerk Lakisha 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. Town of Loxahatchee Groves July 20, 2023 Planning and Zoning Board Committee Meeting 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. Swear in Committee Members 2. Elect Chair and Vice Chair of Planning and Zoning Board 3. Tetrault Historical Legacy Review/ 4. Evaluation and Appraisal Comprehensive Plan Update Schedule. (See Last 2 pages of Staff Report) COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT

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