Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary Wednesday, December 9, 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 Action Summary December 9, 2020 Board 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 Adam Rabin. Jeffrey Robbert arrived late. Absent: Sal Van Casteren Staff present: Laurie Cohen, Village Attorney; Cory Lyn Cramer, Planning and Zoning Manager; Tim Stilling, Planning Director; Damian Newell Senior Planner and Jennifer Fritz, Recording Secretary. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. REMARKS BY CHAIRPERSON None. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PZ-0223 NOVEMBER 17, 2020 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD MINUTES A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to approve the November 17, 2020 Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board minutes with corrections. The motion passed unanimously (5-0), with Jeffrey Robbert and Sal Van Casteren absent. V. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA None. VI. SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS Laurie Cohen administered the oath. VII. DECLARATION OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION Ron Herman spoke to John McGovern about the items on the agenda. No other Board Member had any declaration of ex-parte communication. VIII. NEW BUSINESS PZ-0219 RESOLUTION NO. R2020-61 (HIBISCUS PALACE TYPE 2(B) CLF) A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, Village of Wellington Page 1 Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Action Summary December 9, 2020 Board APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE [PETITION NUMBER 2020-0002-CU] TO ALLOW A TYPE 2(B) CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS HIBISCUS PALACE, CONSISTING OF 0.34 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 13931 MORNING GLORY DRIVE; IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Damian Newell, Senior Planner, presented the request for a conditional use to allow a Type 2(B) congregate living facility (CLF) for senior housing with a maximum of 21 residents. A motion was made by Adam Rabin, seconded by Jeffrey Robbert, to open public comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. Carlos Gonzalez- 1531 Westchester Avenue: expressed concern on the parking and safety on that corner. Ranga Rathakrishnan- 1617 Hull Court: opposed. A motion was made by Ron Herman, seconded by Maureen Martinez, to close public comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. A motion was made by Jeffrey Robbert, seconded by John Bowers, to recommend approval of Ordinance 2020-19. The motion passed (4-2), with Maureen Martinez and Ron Herman dissenting, and with Sal Van Casteren absent. PZ-0220 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-22: REPEALING THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND REPLACING WITH THE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS ELEMENT. AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS ELEMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tim Stillings, Planning Director, presented the second installment of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment updates. A motion was made by Adam Rabin, seconded by Jeffrey Robbert, to open public comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. Village of Wellington Page 2 Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Action Summary December 9, 2020 Board None. A motion was made by Jeffrey Robbert, seconded by Adam Rabin, to close public comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. A motion was made by Maureen Martinez, seconded by John Bowers, to recommend approval to amend Objective H&N 2.2 striking through “in-fill”, and it would read development-residential, promote new development on vacant properties within the Village that are residential or include residential components that predominantly contain dwelling unit types, sizes and values consistent with Wellington’s goal of providing a full range of housing. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. A motion was made by Maureen Martinez, seconded by John Bowers, to recommend approval of Ordinance 2020-22 with the amendments discussed and agreed upon to Sections 2.1.1 and 2.2. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. PZ-0221 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-21: REPEALING THE INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT AND REPLACING WITH THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT. AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL THE INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Stillings reviewed the Public Facilities Element, currently referred to as Infrastructure Element. Mr. Stillings summarized the continuing concepts, the new concepts, and the goals in the element. A motion was made by Adam Rabin, seconded by Ron Herman, to open public comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. None. A motion was made by Jeffrey Robbert, seconded by Adam Rabin, to close public comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. A motion was made by Jeffrey Robbert, seconded by Adam Rabin, to recommend approval of Ordinance 2020-12 and to add a new policy to 4.1.3 to address lighting for schools and multi-use paths. The motion passed unanimously (6-0), with Sal Van Casteren absent. IX. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. Village of Wellington Page 3 Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Action Summary December 9, 2020 Board X. COMMENTS FROM STAFF Ms. Cramer advised the Board there are no new items for the January meeting and discussed possible items for February with the Board. Ms. Cramer wished everyone a happy holiday. XI. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD XII. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 4