United Land Development Code Review Committee

Docusign Envelope ID: B3A09245-0493-409D-AE29-21302C10D9E9 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVE, FLORIDA. 33470 UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. – 8:15 P.M. Meeting Audio Available Upon Request in the Office of the Town Clerk CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Paul Coleman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. He welcomed all members and expressed appreciation for their dedication to serving on the committee. ROLL CALL Roll call was conducted by Sammie Brown, Town Clerk Assistant, with the following members present:  Committee Member Robert Austin  Committee Member Karen Plante  Committee Member Paul Coleman Absent:  Committee Member Jo Siciliano  Incoming Committee Member Brian Zdunowski - Newly appointed Committee Member Brian Zdunowski (not yet sworn in due to incomplete contact information). Mr. Kurtz noted that Mr. Zdunowski was appointed by the Council following Mr. Sullivan's resignation. Efforts are being made to provide Mr. Zdunowski with the necessary documents and ensure he is sworn in at the next regular meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The committee reviewed nine sets of meeting minutes, many of which dated back several years before the committee's reconstitution. After discussion, the committee decided to handle the minutes as follows:  Minutes 1-7: These were historical records predating the current committee. A motion was made by Committee Member Paul Coleman to "receive and file" these minutes for reference purposes Docusign Envelope ID: B3A09245-0493-409D-AE29-21302C10D9E9 Town of Loxahatchee Groves November 14, 2024 Unified Land Development Review Committee Page No. 2 without formal approval. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Plante and passed unanimously.  Minutes 8-9: These minutes were from meetings attended by the current committee members. The committee identified a correction to the header of the minutes for the September 16th meeting, which erroneously stated the date as August 12th. Committee Member Austin made a motion to approve the minutes with the noted correction, which was seconded by Committee Member Plante. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments submitted or presented during the meeting. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A motion to approve the agenda was made by Committee Member Austin and seconded by Committee Member Coleman. The motion passed unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA The committee continued its review of the Rural Vista Guidelines. Key discussion points included:  Previous Meeting Follow-Up: Chair Coleman summarized prior discussions about commercial developments along Southern Boulevard and their compliance with the Rural Vista Guidelines. Members had been tasked with identifying examples of desirable designs to emulate, particularly focusing on areas like the McDonald's in Jupiter Farms and Everglades Farm Equipment.  Guidelines for Approval: The committee discussed specific architectural elements such as porch extensions, landscaping, and roofline variations. They emphasized the importance of ensuring the guidelines clearly define acceptable standards to avoid ambiguity.  Landscaping Standards: Members deliberated on landscaping requirements, including tree species, spacing, and acceptable materials for landscaping structures. The need to prohibit invasive species and reference authoritative landscaping standards (e.g., Palm Beach County's lists) was highlighted.  Unacceptable Design Elements: The committee reviewed examples of architectural features deemed unacceptable, such as uninteresting rooflines, contemporary-style colonnades, and overly large or out-of-place towers. They stressed the need for clearer definitions to avoid subjective judgments.  Material Standards: Members discussed materials for exteriors, railings, and roofing, considering modern composite materials that mimic traditional aesthetics. They also debated the inclusion of slate tiles, simulated wood textures, and composite products as acceptable alternatives.  Lighting: A discussion on outdoor lighting styles and standards was tabled for future meetings to allow for more research and examples. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC No public comment was submitted prior to the start of the meeting, and no public comment cards were submitted during the meeting. COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Docusign Envelope ID: B3A09245-0493-409D-AE29-21302C10D9E9 Town of Loxahatchee Groves November 14, 2024 Unified Land Development Review Committee Page No. 3 Committee Member Karen Plante No comments were provided by Committee Member Plante. Committee Member Robert Austin No comments were provided by Committee Member Austin. Committee Chairman Committee Member Paul Coleman commended the group’s progress and noted the importance of ensuring the guidelines reflect the committee's vision. CONFIRM NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: The committee agreed to postpone the December meeting due to scheduling conflicts and the holiday season. The next meeting was scheduled for January 13th, 2025. A motion to approve this schedule adjustment was made by Committee Member Austin and seconded by Committee Member Plante. The motion passed unanimously. Town staff informed the committee about an upcoming Planning and Zoning Officials Training Workshop in Palm Beach County on November 22nd, 2025. Committee Member Austin expressed his interest in attending, and other members were encouraged to consider attending. Staff will provide additional information about the event. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Committee Chair Coleman and seconded by Committee Member Austin. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. ATTEST: TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA ________________________________ ________________________________ Sammie T. Brown, FRA-RP, MEDP Paul Coleman Town Clerk Assistant United Land Development Code Review Committee Chairperson