Equestrian Preserve Committee

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:30 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Equestrian Preserve Committee Carlos Arellano Jane Cleveland Dr. Rachel Eidelman Glen Fleischer Haakon Gangnes Annabelle K. Garrett Dr. Kristy Lund Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary June 3, 2020 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Cleveland called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Jane Cleveland, Dr. Rachel Eidelman, Haakon Ganges, Glen Fleischer, Annabelle Garrett, Carlos Arellano, and Dr. Kristy Lund were present. Staff present: Michael O'Dell, Ryan Harding, and D.J. Helkowski. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. REMARKS BY COMMITTEE CHAIR Chair Cleveland requested that committee members introduce themselves. IV. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA There were no changes made to the agenda. V. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Annabelle Garrett nominated Jane Cleveland as Committee Chair. This was seconded by Dr. Rachel Eidelman, and the committee unanimously voted to retain Jane Cleveland as Chair. Carlos Arellano was nominated for Vice Chair by Dr. Rachel Eidelman, and this was seconded by Annabelle Garrett. The motion passed unanimously, and Carlos Arellano was appointed Vice Chair of the committee. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES EPC-201 February 5, 2020 Equestrian Preserve Committee Minutes Glen Fleischer made a motion to approve the February 5, 2020 EPC minutes. The motion was seconded by Carlos Arellano, and the minutes were approved unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS After discussing Ordinance 2020-10 to allow covered arenas in Subarea F of the EOZD and hearing from the applicant, Chair Cleveland opened the item to public comment. Hope Greenfield of Aero Club called into the meeting, stating that she would consider purchasing a property in Winding Trails, but only if covered arenas are allowed to be built. She then asked what the issues are with allowing covered arenas. Village of Wellington Page 1 Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary June 3, 2020 Chair Cleveland closed public comments and the committee gave final remarks. EPC-202 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-10: COVERED ARENAS IN SUBAREA F OF THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT (EOZD) ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (ZTA) Dr. Kristy Lund made a motion to approve the zoning text amendment to allow for covered arenas in Winding Trails (EPA Subarea F). Dr. Rachel Eidelman seconded the motion. The motion passed with 5 members voting yay, and 2 members (Annabelle Garrett and Glen Fleischer) abstaining. VIII. STAFF COMMENTS Michael O'Dell stated that staff have been working on updating the Comprehensive Plan Equestrian element, and that it will be brought forward to the committee in either July or August. Final approval of the Comprehensive Plan will take place in February 2021. The Equestrian element addresses entire issues that the committee addressed in the Equestrian Plan of Action. IX. BOARD COMMENTS Jane Cleveland asked if there was any update on the provision that the committee voted on in February to allow for the EPC to be involved in review of Special Use permits involving development orders with conditions that have not been satisfied. Michael O'Dell replied that he would inform the committee when these permits are scheduled to go to council. He reminded the committee that the process for approving seasonal equestrian permits is outlined in Article 5 of the Land Development Regulations. These permits are reviewed by council. Dr. Kristy Lund then asked why the Village took the horse symbol off of new signs along Forest Hill Boulevard. O'Dell responded that it was Council's direction, and that he thinks they will remain on signs within the Equestrian Preserve Area. Glen Fleischer then asked what the plan is for future meeting as far as in person versus Zoom. O'Dell responded that we are currently under a governor's order to socially distance. He said he hopes that we can meet in person in July, but we will remain conducting committee meetings through Zoom until further notice. X. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. Village of Wellington Page 2 Equestrian Preserve Committee Action Summary June 3, 2020 XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM. NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 3