Planning and Zoning Board Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL CHAMBERS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AGENDA January 23, 2023 - 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. William Ford Chairmen (Seat 1) Brett Raslowitz (Seat 2) Audrey Friedrich (Seat 3) Neil O'Neal III (Seat 4) William Bell Vice Chairman (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's why we say "Character Counts" in 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. 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 (LP A). CALL TO ORDER OPENING 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 23 2023 PZB Page No.2 2. Public Comments REGULAR AGENDA 1. Big Dog Ranch Site Plan Approval 2. Public Comments COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS SET NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURN PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD  TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD February 23, 2023 BIG DOG RANCH SITE PLAN AMENDMENT STAFF SUMMARY: A. Site and Applicant Information 1. Site Plan Amendment Application SP (A) 2023-01 Big Dog Ranch Rescue Project Name: Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01. Agent: Lauren Simmons, Registered Agent. Applicant: Lauren R. Simmons, Manager. Owner: Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Inc. Parcel Control Numbers (PCN): 41-41-43-29-01-001-0000. Project Location: Southeast corner of Okeechobee Boulevard and "D" Road. Street Address: 14444 Okeechobee Boulevard Size of Property: 32.1 acres. FLU Map Designation: Rural Residential 5 (RR 5) Zoning Designation: Agricultural Residential (AR) with a Special Exception and Site Plan approval for a Rescued Animal Care Facility. Existing Use: Big Dog Ranch Rescued Animal Care Facility. Current Maximum Development Potential: 65,804.5 sq. ft.; 0.045 F.A.R. (Resolution 2018- 07). Proposed Maximum Development Potential: 75,263 sq. ft.; 0.052 F.A.R. 2. Approval History The subject site was granted Special Exception and Site Plan approval by Loxahatchee Groves (Resolutions 2015-09, 2017-66, and 2018-07 and Administrative Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2022-01) to permit a Rescued Animal Care Facility, subject to conditions of approval. Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 1 Among the current principal use and design conditions of the approvals are the following: 1. Approval of a maximum of 65,804.5 sq. ft. of building and enclosed structure area; a floor-area-ratio not to exceed 0.041. 2. Veterinary services and dog boarding as accessory uses may be provided by a licensed veterinarian for adopted or previously adopted animals. Such services shall not be available to the general public. 3. The number of dogs allowed shall be based upon square footage of the facility and PBC Animal Control Center and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations; however, in no event, shall the number of dogs exceed the following maximums: puppies - 100; and adult dogs - 400. 3. Application Summary The Applicant has requested a site plan amendment to address the changing needs of Big Dog Ranch after five years of operation. Proposed revisions will increase the previously approved maximum development potential of the facility from 65,804.5 sq. ft.to 75,263 sq. ft. The following is a summary of proposed changes: 1. Redesign of, and Increase in size of, the Boarding Dog Housing from 6,581 sq. ft. to 15,301 sq. ft.; an increase of 8,720 sq. ft .. in order to allow individual dogs more living space. 2. The following minor modifications: Education Center Building (increase by 506 sq. ft.); Senior Sanctuary Large Dog Support (increase by 288 sq. ft.); and Senior Sanctuary Large Dogs (decrease by 56 sq. ft.). A total increase of 9.459 sq. ft. 3. Addition of a 20' x 20' open air gazebo within the interior of the Puppy Land facility. 4. Realignment of the Education Building (no increase in the size). The proposed Site Plan will not result in the housing of additional dogs or additional employees. The current approved Site Plan (May 31, 2022) is presented as Exhibit 1. The proposed Site Plan (SP (A) 2023-01) is presented as Exhibit 2. Approved Site Plan versus Proposed Site Plan uses and structure space allocations are summarized in Table 1. Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 2  Exhibit 1 Approved Site Plan (Refer to the following page) Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 3  -~h .C..,H~ .~.!;~;; i~i .. 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AC Ul!-M. zo~~;t" Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 4  Exhibit 2 Proposed Site Plan (Refer to the following page) Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 5  ~ c.., ~=* ~o T ~ ~ SCALE: 1" "' 60' SITE DATA ~'61~NSHIP, RANGE LOXAHATCHEE GROVES NEIGH::~:~~~ :~~~~~~~~~~=S~~DISTRICT <11 ... 1-43-17~1 ... 11-0010,<11-41-4J..1M1-4011.001: TRAFFICANALYStsZONING {TAZ) 866 DRAINAGE DISTRICT LOXAHATCHEE GROVES J PROPOSED/EX1STING ZONING DISTRICT PROPOSEO/EXITTING FUTURE LANO USE DESIGNATION AGRICULlUMI.. RESIDENTVIL (AA) RURAL RESTOENTIAL (Rl\-5) :~ VETERINARY HE01CAL BUILDING HAINV1SITORCENTER INTAKE BUILDING MAINTENANCE !:~:!~: 2.nas1. l.lllS.f. ~11 EDUCATION CENTER. ,,uos.F. ~ Q TOTAL SITE AREA •l~ll."AC.(l,<W--4,SlTS.F.) PRESERVE.AA.EA I AC (ll7,7'0SF) LAKE SURFACE AREA EXlSTINGff'ROPOSEOUSES RESOJEOl.S.!~~~~~~~ TOTALFAR 0.052 BUILDING AREA 7S.2'1S.F. VUE.IUNMYMfD/OJ.aun.DrNG -(,ODOSJ. MAlNVISfTOACF.HffA PUffYI.ANDSUrfORT "'1~:~ PUm'LAN0100S(IUSJ.•IOJ ;::g:~~~t:g:~:: ~~~!/BJ ;=~1~~~-B';~~,992S.F.,cJ•UJOS.F.xl) :~E~: 19,/061.F. J,J9SS.F. 2,S19S.F. JNT.AK£!UJJ.D/NG 1,1185.F, VETEA»IDOGTM.ININGCEHTEA US2SJ. SENIOASANCTUAAY(SMA.UOOGS) ~~'ri~~it1ED/UMOOGSJ ~!!~ t 9.450SJ. 8,827SF. ~ !OAADINGOOGHOUSE(l'HASE.I) ~~~!~~g~:,_~E.IT) 6,474SJ. P1 -- =t-~~2~D0GTRAIN1NGCENTEI\ :~~w::"~ BUil.DiNGS FOR lOCA.L FOUND DOGS (SOO SF EA (!12) !:;~~~ BUILDING HElGHT PEI\VIOUS AREA {70% HIN.) IMPEP.VJOUSAP.EA(lln:.MAX.) """' 1.227,8485.F.{85'%) 22.5,SHS.F.J:ss~ TOTAL MP.KING REQUIRED V\SlTOI\SCENTEP.(FI.ETAILISPflSOS.F.): 18SP. VETERINAAY NEDICAL BUILDING (I SPJ200 s.F.): l OSP. CARETAKEi\ HOUSE (l SP. PBl DWElllNG UNIT} lSP, INTAKE BUILDING {I SPnso SJ.J; IISP, TOTAL PARKING PROPOSED l<CBSP. HAND ICAP ACCESSIBLE SP.(INCLUDED IN TOTAL) 75P. ~ D' /M>,XIO'Xll' ~ ~~EAATOR "'""~'0'""~"'""'"' I HIN. I MAX I MAX I ····-·-·- --·· ·-·· I I~~ 1 1 I I ~~~it :;i ZONING 8 OISTRlc;.T I SIZE I WIDTH :: FRoml1N~~ H~ ~ SID£ ~~~ ·zo ~z~ ri H~Q ~ ~ 'Ne, ~~~ ]].I& AC. t Za~ 5 s;..:. R »"S: ~ :5Q n ~ -:: :,:<t R u9 z~ 0 :c z ~g () <( c,u. z ..J gf3 ~~ !2~ .,~ !:: ZONING STAMP AMENDMENTS 02//-4/2010: Rr,blons ta Vet Tn.lnlnl a. UAuker HouH (!) ~" o en u.w ow C ..J _z fai3 OI/IU20ll:Rr,lllon1toB01.nfln,Oo1Hou11. VrtarviDo, (!) <( u:: ~i Tnlnlnt,EduadonC•nu,r,PuppylarodlA&lnryCounaand p&rldn.c nurV11u~n Doi Tnlnult Cc,nc,r .and Education C.nt,r Ill ----------- ~~ "-3 LOXAHATCHEE GROVES - TRACT B BLOCK D NiWi2'03W ZONING-AG LOXAHATCHEE GROVES - TRACT 8 BLOCK D USE-AR ZONING -AG USE-AR SHE.E T: FSP-1 Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 6  Table 1 Big Dog Ranch Approved Versus Proposed Site Plan Building Sq. Ft. Approved Site Proposed Increase or Building Plan Site Plan (Decrease) in Sq. Ft. Veterinary Medical Building 4,000 4,000 0 Main Visitor Center 4,500 4,500 0 Puppy Land Support 168 168 0 Puppy Land Pods 1,680 1,680 0 Adoptable Dog Housing - Large 19,106 19,106 0 Staff Support and Meeting Building 3,395 3,395 0 Maintenance Facility 2,529 2,529 0 Intake Building 2,728 2,728 0 Veteran Dog Training Center (aka Wiem World) 3,952 3,952 0 Senior Sanctuary (Small Dog) 2,247 2,247 0 Senior Sanctuary (Medium Dog) 2,199 2,200 1 Senior Sanctuary (Large Dog + Support) 1,320 1,552 232 Education Center 8,944 9,450 506 Boarding Dog Housing 6,581 0 (6,581) Boarding Dog House (Phase I) 0 8,827 8,827 Boarding Dog House (Phase II) 0 6,474 6,474 Heartworm Recovery Cabins 1,000 1,000 0 Well Quarantine Building For Local Found Dogs 1,000 1,000 0 Physical Therapy 455 455 0 Totals 65,804 75,263 9,459 C. Submitted Support Documents Item Content Resolution 2018-07 and Administrative Site Plan Amendment SP(A) 2022-01 Previous Site Plan and Conditions of Approval Proposed revised Site Plan and description of proposed Proposed Amended Site Plan and table of changes indicating an increase in the approved square itemized changes footage from 65,804 to 75,263 and FAR from 0.045 to 0.052. Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 7  Item (continued) Content (continued) Proposed Site Plan revisions are necessary to address Changed facility needs based upon operating Justification Statement experience. Notification of Extension and Town acknowledgement Extended buildout date to February 14, 2024 1. Traffic counts at Okeechobee Boulevard entrance January 31st - February 2nd, 2023. 2. A Traffic Updated Traffic counts and Traffic Statement Statement, based upon the updated traffic counts, prepared by JFO Group, Inc. determined compliance with Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards. D. Staff Finding and Recommendation Proposed SP (A) 2023-01 increases the current Site Plan approval by 9,459 sq. ft. of building area and the Floor-Area-Ratio (F.A.R.) from 0.41 to 0.52. The proposed increase in building space is well within the maximum F.A.R. of 0.15 allowed in the AR zoning district. The principal proposed addition of square footage (8,720 sq. ft. or 92% of the total)) consists of an increase in the size of the Dog Boarding Houses to allow for additional area for each housed dog. The proposed Site Plan, according to the Applicant, will not result in the boarding of additional dogs or increase the current staffing level. Staff finds the proposed Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 generally consistent with the Town's previous Site Plan Approvals (i.e. (Resolutions 2015-09, 2017-66, and 2018-07 and Administrative Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2022-01 ).) and recommends approval. All Conditions of Approval stated in Town Resolution 2015-09 as amended by Town Resolutions 2017-66 and 2018-097 and Administrative Site Plan Amendment SP(A) 22-01 dated May 26, 2022 remain in full force and effect. Further, development of the site shall be limited to that depicted in the Final Site Plan dated January 16, 2023. All modifications to the Final Site Plan shall be approved by the Town Council unless the proposed changes are required to meet conditions of approval or are in accordance with the ULDC, as determined by the Town Manager. E. Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) Recommendation: To be determined F. Town Council Action: To be determined Big Dog Ranch Rescue Site Plan Amendment SP (A) 2023-01 February 23, 2023 8