Planning and Zoning Board Meeting

Name: Planning and Zoning Board Meeting — Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Start: 2026-01-13T18:00:00
End: 2026-01-13T20:00:00
Location: Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Regular Meeting

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · January 13, 2026

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2026 — 6:03 PM — 7:19 PM BOARD AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER The January 13, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting was called t0 order at 6:03 PM by Assistant to the Town Clerk Gabriella Croasdaile. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The board began the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Assistant to the Town Clerk Gabriella Croasdaile. ROLL CALL The roll call was conducted by Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk, with the following members present: Present: Jacquelyn Clifton — Chairperson (Seat 4) Jennifer Stephens — Board Member (Seat l) Cassie Suchy — Board Member (Seat 2) Arlene White — Board Member (Seat 3) Antonio E. Santiago Board Member (Seat 5) Town Qf'L0xahatc'hee Groves Janucuj‘ l3, 2026 Planning and Zoning Baard Meeting Page N0. 2 Staff Present: o Caryn Gardner-Young — Community Standards Director/ Board Staff Liaison 0 Gabriella Croasdaile — Assistant t0 the Town Clerk / Board Clerk Staff Absent: o Francine Ramaglia ~ Town Manager ADDITIONS, DELETTIONS, AND/OR MODIFICATION TO THE AGENDA Assistant to the Town Clerk Croasdaile made a modification to agenda item No.2, to include Jennifer Stephens in the Swearing # In. 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 02/12/25 — Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes 08/29/24 — Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes 05/1 9/24 — Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes MOTION: BOARD MEMBER STEPHENS/ BOARD MEMBER WHITE MOVED TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MINUTES, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT MEETING VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE IF NEEDED. MOTION APPROVED (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Introduction and Swearing-In of Board Member Arlene White. Appointed bv the Town Council on August 5, 2025. This Item was modified t0 also ineliide Jennifer Stephens in the Swearing — In. Assistant to the Town Clerk Croasdaile swore in Arlene White and Jennifer Stephens. 3. Appointment of Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairperson MOTION: BOARD MEMBER SUCHY/ BOARD MEMBER WHITE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT JENNIFER STEPHENS AS THE VICE CHAIR. MOTION APPROVED (5—0). Town (gf'L0.xa/1czt(?hee Groves January 13‘ 2026 Planning and Zaning BOara’ Meeting Pagé) N0. 3 4. Meeting Schedule The board agreed to keep the meetings t0 every second Tuesday 0fthe month at 6:00 PM. 5. Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Equestrian Estates Community Standards Director Gardner -Young introduced the item by presenting a memorandum to the Board. The purpose of the discussion was to encourage and workshop ideas regarding Equestrian Estates as the Town has a large equestrian population. Board Member Suchy then brought up a question regarding overlays within code and if overlays take precedent over the code. Community Standards Director Gardner Young clarified that it depends on the language of the overlay. That the Equestrian Estate would not be an overlay but its own zoning district. Board discussion ensued regarding the different ideas about Equestrian Estates such as limiting the lot size, the number of animals allowed, houses/structures allowed, etc. How language for Equestrian Estates needs to be clear and detailed. Assistant to the Town Clerk Croasdaile provided a copy of the code (Exhibit A), as requested by the Board. Community Standards Director Gardner - Young requested Board members invite people they know that have experiences with issues regarding the current zoning regulations. The idea is to potentially create a new zoning district to allow uses that are currently in existence that cannot operate the way they would like. It was agreed that during the following meeting the board will come back and discuss the current zoning districts as well as bring research and new ideas to have a more thorough discussion. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS There were no Board Member comments at this time. CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday February 10, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT Board Member Stephens moved to adjoum the meeting. The motion was seconded by Board member Suchy. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM. Town Q/Loxahalc'hee Groves Januam‘ l3, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Page No. 4 ATTEST: TOVVN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES. FLORIDA Wf/Jb Jaquelyn 'WQ Gabriella Croasdaile, Planmnv and Zomng B d Chairperson Assistant to the Town Clork

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM Jacquelyn Clifton (Seat 4), Chair Vacant (Seat 1), Board Member Cassie Suchy (Seat 2), Board Member Arlene White (Seat 3), Board Member Antonio E. Santiago (Seat 5), Board Member Administration Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia Board Liaison: Caryn Gardner-Young, Community Standards Director Board Clerk: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk 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 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. 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 January 13, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Page No. 2 BOARD AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 02/12/25 - Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes 08/29/24 - Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes 05/19/24 - Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS REGULAR AGENDA 2. Introduction and Swearing-In of Board Member Arlene White. Appointed by the Town Council on August 5, 2025. 3. Appointment of Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairperson 4. Meeting Schedule 5. Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Equestrian Estates COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Vacant (Seat 1), Board Member Cassie Suchy (Seat 2), Board Member Arlene White (Seat 3), Board Member Antonio E. Santiago (Seat 5), Board Member Jacquelyn Clifton (Seat 4), Chair CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Published and Posted on January 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM By: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk

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