Planning and Zoning Board Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES Town Hall Council Chambers ROADWAY EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAYS (RETAG) ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA FEBRUARY 17, 2021 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Palm Beach County entered modified “Phase-3” Covid-19 public protocols, limited public audience can be accommodated in Town Hall (currently a max 12-person audience w/mandatory facemasks, social distancing, first come seating). Public comment is also accepted by writing the Clerk’s office. This meeting will be streamed and close-captioned as normal, access instructions posted on website. Paul Coleman, Chair (Seat 3) Patrick Painter (Seat 1) Darcy Murray (Seat 2) Marianne Miles (Seat 4) Brian McNeil (Seat 5) Administration Town Manager, James S. Titcomb Assistant Town Manager, Francine L. Ramaglia Town Planning Consultant, Jim Fleishmann 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's why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee Groves. 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. 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. Consent Calendar: Those matters included under the Consent Calendar are typically self-explanatory, non-controversial, and are not expected to require review or discussion. All items will be enacted by a single motion. If discussion on an item is desired, any Town Council Member, without a motion, may "pull" or remove the item to be considered separately. If any item is quasi-judicial, it may be removed from the Consent Calendar to be heard separately, by a Town Council Member, or by any member of the public desiring it to be heard, without a motion. Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 17, 2021 Roadway Equestrian Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee Agenda Page No.2 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Palm Beach County entered “Phase-3” Covid-19 protocols, a limited public audience can be accommodated of up to 12-persons in audience, mandatory masks, social distancing, first come seating). Public Comments for all meetings may be received by email, or in writing to the Town Clerk’s Office until 6:00 PM day of the meeting. Comments received will be “received and filed” and acknowledged as part of the official public record for indicated meeting. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Okeechobee Boulevard Discussion: a. Okeechobee Blvd. Overlay Signage: The Overlay (i.e. properties fronting Okeechobee Boulevard) is currently within the AR Zoning District which has its own sign regulations. However, several of the uses proposed for the Overlay are more commercial (i.e. CL and CLO Zoning Districts) in nature. The Commercial Zoning Districts have their own sign regulations. Attached are the current AR and Commercial (CL and CLO) District sign regulations. Staff has requested input from the RETAG Advisory Committee regarding which, if any, of the signs permitted in the Commercial (CL and CLO) zoning districts should be allowed for businesses locating along Okeechobee Boulevard within the Overlay. b. Buffers and Setbacks: Specific buffers and setbacks for uses within the Okeechobee Overlay are being discussed by the Joint PZB/ULDC Advisory Committee. Examples of potential requirements are attached. RETAG Advisory Committee input is requested. 2. Equestrian Trail Signage: The Town Council has determined that the ponds within the Groves Town Center Equestrian Trail are for drainage and surface water management only; horses are to be prohibited from entering the ponds. Staff has asked the RETAG Advisory Committee to provide or identify similar signs being used elsewhere that can be used as a model for signs at Groves Town Center. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT (B) The following signs are permitted in the Commercial Low (CL) and the Commercial Low Office (CLO) zoning districts. All signs, other than holiday signage, shall be illuminated by back lighting (halo or silhouette) or external lighting only. (1) Mandatory building identification sign: Sign face area Lettering 3 in. (min)-12 in. (max) Number of signs (maximum) 1 per structure or business Other Mav be an awning sign Attached/freestanding or both Attached (2) Awning sign: 4 sq. ft. (max); sign face area may not occupy more than 20 percent of Sign face area awning. Lettering 3 in. (min)-12 in. (max) Number of signs (maximum) 1 per structure or business , Attached/freestanding or Attached (3) Building wall sign: a. Individual building as outparcel or stand-alone building: 1 sq. ft. per one linear foot of building frontage, or 36 square feet, whichever is less. A minimum of 18 square feet is permitted, however, in no case should the length of the sign exceed 75 percent of the building length Number of signs 1 per building. Buildings located on a corner are permitted a second wall sign Sign design and Carved or channel-styled letters, symbols, and logos only. Depth of lettering dimension A minimum of ten percent of the building must be maintained as clear wall area on either end of the sien  (5) Monument or panel sign: a. Individual building as outparcel or stand-alone building: Carved or channel-styled letters, symbols, and logos permitted. Cabinet signs are permitted provided that letters, symbols, and logos intrude or extrude Sign design from sign face at a minimum of 3/8". Changeable copy is limited to 25 percent of sign face Sign dimensions Maximum height of six feet and maximum length of 12 feet Drive-thrus, multi-tenant buildings, and accessory structures of 1,000 square feet or greater are permitted one secondary monument or panel sign with a maximum face area of no greater than 12 square feet. The sign structure shall Secondary signs be no higher or wider than five feet. All secondary signs, unless a menu sign or directory sign, shall be consistent in design with the primary sign on site. All secondary signage shall be located within 40 feet from the accessory structure and setback at least 20 feet from all property lines Attached/freestanding Freestanding or both b. Shopping center or other multi-tenant center: Sign face area 72 square feet (maximum) Carved or channel-styled letters, symbols, and logos permitted. Cabinet signs are permitted provided that letters, symbols, and logos intrude or extrude Sign design from sign face at a minimum of 3/8". Changeable copy is limited to 25 percent of sign face Maximum height of eight feet and maximum length of 12 feet Drive-thrus, multi-tenant buildings, and accessory structures of 1,000 square or greater are permitted one secondary monument or panel sign with a Secondary signs maximum face area of no greater than 12 square feet. The sign structure shall be no higher or wider than five feet. All secondary signs, unless a menu sign or sign, shall be consistent in design with the primary sign on site. All