Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · November 17, 2020
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
Elizabeth Mariaca, Chair
Jeffrey Robbert, Vice Chair
John Bowers
Salvatore Van Casteren
Ron Herman
Maureen Martinez
Adam Rabin
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Meeting Minutes November 17, 2020
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Elizabeth Mariaca called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present; Elizabeth Mariaca; Maureen Martinez; John Bowers; Ron
Herman and Sal Van Casteren.
Absent: Jeffrey Robbert and Adam Rabin.
Staff present: Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney; Cory Lyn Cramer, Development
Review Coordinator; Tim Stilling, Planning Director; and Jennifer Fritz,
Recording Secretary.
II. REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Attachments: 10.14.20 PZAB final
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Maureen Martinez, to
approve the October 14, 2020 Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board minutes.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and Jeffrey Robbert
absent.
V. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2020-19 Community Partnerships
2. Ordinance Exhibit A - Community Partnership Element
3. Staff Report- Community Partnerships Element
4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current Intergovernmental Element
5. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed Community Partnership Element
6. Staff Report Exhibit C - Statutory Compliance Checklist
Tim Stillings, Planning Director, advised the Board there are three
Comprehensive Plan Amendments presented tonight. Mr. Stilling advised the
Board of the requirement for Wellington to have a Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Stillings reviewed the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan, with each
Element comprised of Goals, Objectives and Policies, which serve as the
principles and guidelines for the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive
Plan Elements being brought forward tonight are the Land Use and Community
Design Element, Community Partnerships and Capital Improvements Elements.
Mr. Stillings reviewed the history of Wellington and when the first Wellington
Comprehensive Plan was adopted. The Community Partnership Element
guides and fosters partnerships with governmental agencies and community
partners. Mr. Stillings reviewed the continuing concepts and the agencies
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involved. Mr. Stillings gave a summary of the updates for the Community
Partnership Element.
A motion was made by Ron Herman, seconded by John Bowers, to open public
comment. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and Jeffrey
Robbert absent.
None.
A motion was made by Maureen Martinez, seconded by Ron Herman, to close
public comment. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and
Jeffrey Robbert absent.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to recommend
approval of Ordinance 2020-19. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with
Adam Rubin and Jeffrey Robbert absent.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2020-18 - Land Use and Community Design Element
2a. Ordinance Exhibit A - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element (Text).docx
2b. Ordinance Exhibit A - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element (Maps)
3. Staff Report - Land Use and Community Design Element
4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current Land Use Element
5a. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed Land Use and Community
Design Element (Text).docx
5b. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed Land Use and Community
Design Element (Maps)
6a. Staff Report Exhibit C - Proposed Land Use and Community
Design Element DA (Text).docx
6b. Staff Report Exhibit C - Proposed Land Use and Community
Design Element DA (Maps)
7. Staff Report Exhibit D - Land Use and Community Design Statutory
Compliance Checklist
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Mr. Stillings gave a summary of the updates for the Land Use and Community
Design Element, which establishes Land use and design principles and
standards to protect existing neighborhood. The Land Use Element also
establishes a strategy for reinvestment and redevelopment in eligible areas
such as the Wellington Green Mall, golf courses and older multifamily areas.
Mr. Stillings gave a summary of the Land Use Element changes, including the
Land Use Map. Mr. Stillings explained simplifying the Mixed Use, the
correction of the Wellington Green Mall uses, naming change from Industrial to
Flex and Community Facilities that was previously labeled Institutional
Facilities. Mr. Stillings reviewed incentives and bonuses that would allow
certain areas for community redevelopment.
A motion was made by Ron Herman, seconded by John Bowers, to open
public comment. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and
Jeffrey Robbert absent.
None.
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A motion was made by John Bowers seconded by Maureen Martinez, to close
public comment. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and
Jeffrey Robbert absent.
A motion was made by Maureen Martinez, seconded by Ron Herman, to
recommend approval of Ordinance 2020-18 with the revision to Section 2.4,
where it would read; foster rehabilitation and reinvestment of the adjacent
neighborhoods and commercial centers and properties along Forest Hill
Boulevard. Effectively striking out this section or the rest of the sentence,
including the former North Course and adding the word “properties” and
removing from our recommendation Objective 3.2 in its entirety including 3.2.1;
3.2.2; 3.2.3 and 3.2.4. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin
and Jeffrey Robbert absent.
The motion was amend by Maureen Martinez, seconded by Ron Herman, to
include removing the entire third paragraph starting with “This element also
addresses” and ending with “new development” found on page 47 of 229, of
the summary of the Land Use and Community Design Element. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and Jeffrey Robbert absent.
Public Comment after the motion:
Haakon Ganges, 13783 52rd Rd, inquired on Best Management Practices (BMP)
and enforcement when complying with Florida Statutes.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2020-12 -Capital Improvement Element
2. Ordinance Exhibit A - Proposed CI Element
3. Staff Report - Comp Plan Capital Improvement Element
4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current CI Element
5. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed CI Element
6. Staff Report Exhibit C - Statutory Compliance Checklist
Mr. Stillings reviewed the Capital Improvement Element addresses the services
and facility that the Village provides directly. The Capital Improvement
Element includes the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan affecting Level of
Services that is required to be updated annually. Mr. Stillings reviewed the
summary of updates. Mr. Stillings highlighted the next 5-Year Capital
Improvement Plan projects.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Sal Van Casteren, to open
public comment. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and
Jeffrey Robbert absent.
None.
A motion was made by Sal Van Casteren, seconded by John Bowers, to close
public comment. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Adam Rubin and
Jeffrey Robbert absent.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Sal Van Casteren, to
recommend approval of Ordinance 2020-12. The motion passed unanimously
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(5-0) with Adam Rubin and Jeffrey Robbert absent.
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Ms. Cramer reviewed the items scheduled for the December and January
meetings with the Board.
IX. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
Ms. Mariaca reminded the other Board members to take their required training
and wished everyone a good holiday.
X. ADJOURN
NOTICE
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
7:00 PM
Village Hall - Council Chambers
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
Elizabeth Mariaca, Chair
Jeffrey Robbert, Vice Chair
John Bowers
Salvatore Van Casteren
Ron Herman
Maureen Martinez
Adam Rabin
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Meeting Agenda - Final November 17, 2020
Board
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PZ-0218 OCTOBER 14, 2020 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
Attachments: 10.14.20 PZAB final
V. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA
VI. NEW BUSINESS
PZ-0215 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-19: REPEALING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT AND REPLACING WITH THE COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS ELEMENT.
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY,
TO REPEAL THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
AND REPLACE WITH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ELEMENT,
INCLUDING ANY ELEMENT MAPS, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED
HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2020-19 Community Partnerships
2. Ordinance Exhibit A - Community Partnership Element
3. Staff Report- Community Partnerships Element
4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current Intergovernmental Element
5. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed Community Partnership Element
6. Staff Report Exhibit C - Statutory Compliance Checklist
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PZ-0216 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-18: REPEALING THE LAND USE ELEMENT
AND REPLACING WITH THE LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN
ELEMENT.
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY,
TO REPEAL THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE
LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT, INCLUDING ANY
ELEMENT MAPS, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.…body
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2020-18 - Land Use and Community Design Element
2a. Ordinance Exhibit A - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element (Text).docx
2b. Ordinance Exhibit A - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element (Maps)
3. Staff Report - Land Use and Community Design Element
4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current Land Use Element
5a. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element (Text).docx
5b. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element (Maps)
6a. Staff Report Exhibit C - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element DA (Text).docx
6b. Staff Report Exhibit C - Proposed Land Use and Community Design
Element DA (Maps)
7. Staff Report Exhibit D - Land Use and Community Design Statutory
Compliance Checklist
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PZ-0217 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-12: REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING
THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY,
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 2020-12 -Capital Improvement Element
2. Ordinance Exhibit A - Proposed CI Element
3. Staff Report - Comp Plan Capital Improvement Element
4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current CI Element
5. Staff Report Exhibit B - Proposed CI Element
6. Staff Report Exhibit C - Statutory Compliance Checklist
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
VIII. COMMENTS FROM STAFF
IX. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
X. ADJOURN
NOTICE
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