Planning and Zoning Board

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 William Ford, Chair (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 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 September 21, 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 **** Included in this agenda packet you will find the Comprehensive Plan Elements: Introduction Conservation Recreation/Open Space Housing Intergovernmental Coordination Capital Improvements Property Rights that were discussed at the August 17, 2023, PZB meeting followed by the changes made by the PZB Committee. **** PUBLIC IMPUT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED REGULAR AGENDA 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes. a. June 20, 2023 PZB Committee Meeting Minutes b. August 17, 2023 PZB Committee Meeting Minutes c. August 24, 2023 PZB Committee Meeting Minutes 2. Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Comprehensive Plan Elements Review (New Business) The following Comprehensive Plan Elements are to be reviewed: Future Land Use Transportation Infrastructure COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT