Unified Land Development Committee Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL CHAMBERS ULDC ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA November 18, 2020 - 4:00 P.M. Jo Siciliano (Seat 1) Lisa Trzepacz (Seat 2) Cassie Suchy (Seat 3) Laura Cacioppo (Seat 4) Todd McLendon (Seat 5) Tom Goltzene (Alt.) Simon Fernandez (Alt.) Administration Town Manager Jamie Titcomb 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 ULDC Advisory Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of each month subject to the direction of the Town Council. CALL TO ORDER OPENING 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda Town ofLoxahatchee Groves November 18, 2020 ULDC Advisory Committee Page No.2 3. Public Comments REGULAR AGENDA (Background information distributed at the 9/24/20 Meeting) LEASE BRING YOUR NOTEBOOKS FROM LAST MEETING 1. Review of Ordinance 2020-07: Recreational Vehicles. The Town Council directed the ULDC to review and comment on Ordinance 2020-07 in time to present a recommendation to the Town Council at its January 5, 2021 meeting. The ULDC therefore needs to make a recommendation regarding the ordinance no later than its December meeting. 2. ULDC review: Zoning Districts, Administration, and Definitions (time pennitting) COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS SET NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT  TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES ORDINANCE NO. 2020-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING PART II "ZONING DISTRICTS", ARTICLE 20 "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS" BY ENACTING SECTION 20-050 "RECREATIONAL VEIDCLES"; AMENDING ARTICLE 175 "FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT", DIVISION XV "RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARK TRAILERS", TO PROVIDE FOR AND MODIFY REGULATIONS REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town Council believes it is necessary to enact regulations regarding recreational vehicles; and, WHEREAS, this proposed ordinance modifies the current code by enacting and modifying regulations governing recreational vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the enactment of this ordinance is for a proper municipal purpose and in the best interests of the residents of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and con-ect and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves hereby amends Part II "Zoning Districts", Article 20 "Residential Zoning Districts" by enacting Section 20-050 "Recreational vehicles" to read as follows: Sec. 20-050. - Recreational vehicles. (a) Within the agricultural residential zoning district recreational vehicles shall be allowed on a temporary basis, provided there is a residential dwelling on the parcel, for living and sleeping purposes for a period not to exceed 180 consecutive days and are subject to the following conditions: (l) A registration permit, (the fee for the registration permit shall by set by a resolution of the Town Council) which shall only be valid for a six (6) month period and shall be required for each recreational vehicle site on an annual basis and shall be placed on the recreational vehicle occupying the site where it can be seen from the exterior; Ci) Ordinance No. 2020-07 (2) One (1) recreational vehicle shall be allowed on parcels less than two (2) acres; a maximum of two (2) recreational vehicles shall be allowed on parcels consisting of 2 acres and less than ten (l 0) acres; no more than four (4) recreational vehicles shall be allowed on parcels consisting of ten (10) acres or more; (3) The person or persons residing in the recreational vehicle must demonstrate a permanent residence in another location; (4) The placement of the recreational vehicle must be setback from all property lines by at least 25 feet; (5) The recreational vehicle shall be hooked up to or have access to appropriate electrical service, potable well and sanitary sewer facilities (bathroom and septic tank) that have been installed pursuant to permits issued by, or approved by, the health department and applicable building and zoning codes, where required; po1iable/ pump-able septic tanks as well as the waste removal therefrom are permitted under this section subject to the requirements set fo1ih hereinabove. (6) Upon expiration of the registration pennit the recreational vehicle shall not remain on property parked or stored and shall be removed from the property and any application for a new registration permit for that site may only occur after a minimum time period of 6 months has expired, unless the site was initially used for a period of less than 6 months, then a pennit may be issued for the time period remaining on the initial 6 month time period; (7) The parcel owner, where the recreational vehicle(s) site is located, shall be required to allow town staff, or its agents, to inspect the recreational vehicle(s) in such a manner and time as determined by the town manager, upon at least 24 hours ' notice. (8) Recreational vehicles shall only be used for their designed and intended purpose as evidence by the manufacturer's certification. (9) A recreational vehicle that is not occupied must be owned or leased by the prope1iy owner or tenant of the prope1iy. (10) Unoccupied recreational vehicles shall not be used for storage or any other non-residential use for which it was not designed and manufactured as evidenced by the manufacturer's certification. ( 11) No recreational vehicle shall be kept in an abandoned, inoperable, junked, disabled, wrecked, discarded or otherwise unused condition. (b) This section shall not apply to caretaker's quarters, groom's quarters and construction trailers. (c) Any violation of this section may subject the property owner and/or recreational vehicle user to code ~nforcement action, or any other legal action as dete1mined by the town. (d) Requests for such a registration permit shall be submitted in writing to the town manager together with such fees, if any, as the town requires and is set forth in the town code. Section 3. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves hereby amends Part II "Zoning Districts", Article 175 "Floodplain Management", Division XV "Recreational Vehicles and Park Trailers", to read as follows:  Ordinance No. 2020-07 DIVISION XV. - RECRE}..TIONAL VEHICLES }..ND PARK TRAILERS Section 175-355. - Temporary placement. Recreational vehicles and pE_ark trailers placed temporarily in flood hazard areas shall: (1) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; or (2) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, which means the recreational vehicle or park model is on wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick-disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanent attachments such as additions, rooms, stairs, decks and porches. Section 175-360. - Permanent placement. Recreational vehicles and pE_ark trailers that do not meet the limitations in Section 175-355 of this article for temporary placement shall meet the requirements of Division XIV of this article for manufactured homes. Section 4. Conflict. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. Severability. If any clause, section, or other part or application of this Ordinance shall be held by any comi of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and so not affecting the validity of the remaining pmiions or applications remaining in full force and effect. Section 6. Codification. It is the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, that the Sections of this ordinance may be renumbered, re-lettered, and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section", "Article" or such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. Council Member _ _ _ _ _ _ offered the foregoing ordinance. Council Member _ _ _ _seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, ON FIRST READING, THIS _DAY OF _ _ _ 2020. Council Member _ _ _ _ offered the foregoing ordinance. Council Member_ _ _ _ _ _ seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Ordinance No. 2020-07 Aye Nay Absent LISA EL-RAMEY, MAYOR □ □ □ MARGE HERZOG, VICE MAYOR □ □ □ LAURA DANOWSKI, COUNCIL MEMBER □ □ □ PHILLIS MANIGLIA, COUNCIL MEMBER □ □ □ ROBERT SHORR, COUNCILMEMBER □ □ □ PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING, THIS DAY OF __________, 2020. Council Member _ _ _ _ offered the foregoing ordinance. Council Member_ _ _ _ _ seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Aye Nay Absent LISA EL-RAMEY, MAYOR □ □ □ MARGE HERZOG, VICE MAYOR □ □ □ LAURA DANOWSKI, COUNCIL MEMBER □ □ □ PHILLIS MANIGLIA, COUNCIL MEMBER □ □ □ ROBERT SHORR, COUNCILMEMBER □ □ □ TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ATTEST: Mayor Lisa El-Ramey Lakisha Q. Burch, Town Clerk Vice Mayor Marge Herzog APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Council Member Laura Danowski James Brako, Town Attorney Council Member Phillis Maniglia Council Member Robert Shorr C)