Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · November 8, 2023
Minutes
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
7:00 PM
Village Hall
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
John Bowers
Tracy Ciucci
Ron Herman
Maureen Martinez
Adam Rabin
Satesh Raju
Jeffrey Robbert
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Jeffrey Robbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Jeffrey Robbert; John Bowers; Ron Herman; Maureen
Martinez; Dr. Satesh Raju and Adam Rabin.
Tracy Ciucci arrived during ex-parte communications.
Staff present: Rachel Bausch, Assistant Village Attorney; Cory Lyn Cramer,
Planning and Zoning Manager; Damian Newell, Senior Planner and Jennifer
Fritz, Recording Secretary.
II. REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PZ-0320 JULY 19, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to approve the
July 19, 2023 PZAB Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously (6-1) with
Tracy Ciucci absent.
PZ-0321 JULY 20, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to approve the
July 20, 2023 PZAB Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously (6-1) with
Tracy Ciucci absent.
PZ-0322 AUGUST 16, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to approve the
August 16, 2023 PZAB Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously (6-1)
with Tracy Ciucci absent.
PZ-0323 SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT
BOARD MINUTES
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to approve the
September 28, 2023 PZAB Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously
(6-1) with Tracy Ciucci absent.
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PZ-0325 OCTOBER 18, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to approve the
October 18, 2023 PZAB Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously (6-1)
with Tracy Ciucci absent.
VI. SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS
Rachel Bausch administered the oath.
John Bowers declared he had spoken with Councilman McGovern. Tracy
Ciucci had met with the applicant. The remaining board members had no
ex-parte communications to declare.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
PZ-0324 RESOLUTION NO. R2023 – 63 LOTIS 1 MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL,
APPROVING A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT [PETITION NUMBER
2023-0002-MPA] FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS
WELLINGTON 1, A MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD
7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
REMOVING THE CONDITIONAL USES FOR A CONGREGATE LIVING
FACILITY (TYPE 3) AND GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY, AS
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER R2020-48; APPROVING AN
INCREASE OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS
FROM 191 TO 378, AN INCREASE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE FROM
40,000 TO 50,000 SQUARE FEET, TO DEDICATE A 0.84-ACRE
CYPRESS PRESERVE AND RECREATION AREA AS
CONSERVATION, TO ADD A PUBLIC DOG PARK, TO MODIFY THE
LAKE AND PUBLIC GREENWAY TRACTS, AND TO AMEND
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Damian Newell, Senior Planner, presented the request for a Master Plan
Amendment that includes removing the Congregate Living Facility (CLF) and
daycare facility.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to open public
comment. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to close public
comment. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to recommend
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approval on Resolution R2023-63 Lotis 1 Master Plan with amendments
presented by staff. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
PZ-0319 RESOLUTION NO. R2023 – 62 LOTIS 2 MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0001-MP] AND
CONDITIONAL USE [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0002-CU] FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON 2, TOTALING
52.44 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF
FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; APPROVING A MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW A MIXED-USE
PROJECT CONSISTING OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
WITH 36-HOLE MINIATURE GOLF AND 8,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RESTAURANT, EVENT SPACE AND RETAIL, 1,030 SQUARE FEET
GENERAL OFFICE, A 18,000 SQUARE FEET DAYCARE FACILITY
FOR UP TO 210 CHILDREN, 72 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNITS, 100 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS, 4.24-ACRE DEDICATED CONSERVATION AREA WITH
RECREATION AREA, AND 13.21-ACRE OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION AREAS INCLUSIVE OF A LAKE AND GREENWAY
WITH A MULTI-USE PATHWAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC
RECREATION LAND DEDICATION; APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT MINIATURE GOLF,
AND GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Newell presented the applicants request for a Master Plan and Conditional
Use.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to open public
comment. The motion passed unanimously (6-0) with Adam Rabin absent.
Nicole Stevens - 10540 Marsh Street: opposes.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to close public
comment. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
Mr. Gielda stated the applicant would be happy to work with the new Board at
Black Diamond. Mr. Rabin inquired on the noise. Mr. Terry commented that
Wellington has a noise ordinance that the project would be required to
adhered to.
A motion was made by John Bowers, seconded by Ron Herman, to recommend
approval on Resolution R2023-62 with amendments presented by staff. The
motion passed unanimously (6-0) with Dr. Satesh Raju absent.
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VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
IX. COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Ms. Cramer inquired to the Board on attending the Planning Official Training
on November 17, 2023 in Jupiter. Ms. Cramer advised the Board currently
there are no items for the December 20, 2023 PZAB meeting.
X. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
XI. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
NOTICE
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Agenda
Village of Wellington
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
7:00 PM
Village Hall
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
John Bowers
Tracy Ciucci
Ron Herman
Maureen Martinez
Adam Rabin
Satesh Raju
Jeffrey Robbert
Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Meeting Agenda - Final November 8, 2023
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/REORDERING OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PZ-0320 JULY 19, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
Attachments: 7.19.23 PZAB Minutes
PZ-0321 JULY 20, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
Attachments: 7.20.23 PZAB Minutes
PZ-0322 AUGUST 16, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
Attachments: 8.16.23 PZAB Minutes
PZ-0323 SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT
BOARD MINUTES
Attachments: 9.28.23 PZAB Minutes
PZ-0325 OCTOBER 18, 2023 PLANNING, ZONING AND ADJUSTMENT BOARD
MINUTES
Attachments: 10.18.23 PZAB Minutes
VI. SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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PZ-0324 RESOLUTION NO. R2023 – 63 LOTIS 1 MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, APPROVING
A MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT [PETITION NUMBER 2023-0002-MPA]
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON 1, A
MIXED-USE PROJECT, TOTALING 64.02 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY
HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL BOULEVARD, AS MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; REMOVING THE CONDITIONAL
USES FOR A CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY (TYPE 3) AND
GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY, AS APPROVED BY RESOLUTION
NUMBER R2020-48; APPROVING AN INCREASE OF MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS FROM 191 TO 378, AN INCREASE IN
THE MEDICAL OFFICE FROM 40,000 TO 50,000 SQUARE FEET, TO
DEDICATE A 0.84-ACRE CYPRESS PRESERVE AND RECREATION
AREA AS CONSERVATION, TO ADD A PUBLIC DOG PARK, TO
MODIFY THE LAKE AND PUBLIC GREENWAY TRACTS, AND TO
AMEND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 2_Resolution No. R2023-63 Lotis 1 MPA_v2
2a_Exhibit A Legal Description
2b_Exhibit B Master Plan (MP) including Phasing, Regulating Plan and
Circulation Plan
3_Staff Report-Lotis 1 MP
3a_Exhibit A Overall Conceptual Site Plan
3b_Exhibit B Master Plan (MP) including Phasing, Regulating Plan and
Circulation Plan
3c_Exhibit C Market Study Summary and Projected Housing Growth
3d_Exhibit D Wellington’s Traffic Consultant Letters
3e_Exhibit E Justification Statement
Nov PZAB Ad-Lotis I MP
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PZ-0319 RESOLUTION NO. R2023 – 62 LOTIS 2 MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, FOR A
MASTER PLAN [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0001-MP] AND
CONDITIONAL USE [PETITION NUMBER 2022-0002-CU] FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY, KNOWN AS LOTIS WELLINGTON 2, TOTALING 52.44
ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE
ROAD 7, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE NORTH OF FOREST HILL
BOULEVARD, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
APPROVING A MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW A MIXED-USE PROJECT
CONSISTING OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT WITH
36-HOLE MINIATURE GOLF AND 8,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RESTAURANT, EVENT SPACE AND RETAIL, 1,030 SQUARE FEET
GENERAL OFFICE, A 18,000 SQUARE FEET DAYCARE FACILITY FOR
UP TO 210 CHILDREN, 72 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS, 100 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS,
4.24-ACRE DEDICATED CONSERVATION AREA WITH RECREATION
AREA, AND 13.21-ACRE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS
INCLUSIVE OF A LAKE AND GREENWAY WITH A MULTI-USE
PATHWAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC RECREATION LAND
DEDICATION; APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR
INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT MINIATURE GOLF, AND
GENERAL DAYCARE FACILITY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Attachments: Resolution No. R2023-62 Lotis 2 MP-CU
Resolution No. R2023-62 Exhibit A: Legal Description
Resolution No. R2023-62 Exhibit B: Master Plan (MP) including
Regulating and Circulation Plans
Resolution No. R2023-62 Exhibit C: Project Standards Manual (PSM)
Staff Report-Lotis 2 MP_CU
Staff Report Exhibit A: Survey
Staff Report Exhibit B: Master Plan (MP) including Regulating and
Circulation Plans
Staff Report Exhibit C: Project Standards Manual (PSM)
Staff Report Exhibit D: Overall Conceptual Site Plan (Lotis 2 Project)
Staff Report Exhibit E: Market Study Summary (MF-SF)
Staff Report Exhibit F: Financial Analysis
Staff Report Exhibit G: Traffic Letters
Staff Report Exhibit H: Entertainment and Daycare Conceptual Site
Plans
Staff Report Exhibit I: HOA Letter
Staff Report Exhibit J: MP Justification Statement
Staff Report Exhibit K: CU Justification Statement
Nov PZAB Ad-Lotis II MP-CU
VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
IX. COMMENTS FROM STAFF
X. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
XI. ADJOURN
NOTICE
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