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AGENDA Transit Oriented Corridor – East Expansion Land Use Plan Amendment Project Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:30 PM – VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Introduction of the Transit Oriented Corridor East Expansion Land Use Amendment Project A. Introduction by City Staff B. Presentation by City’s Planning Consultant, Calvin, Giordano and Associates 4. Public Comment 5. Summary of Public Comments Received 6. Next Steps in the Process 7. Adjournment You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 16, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: TOC East Expansion Virtual Workshop Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://wiltonmanors.zoom.us/j/98353614873 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13017158592,, 98353614873# or +13126266799,,98353614873# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 983 5361 4873 International numbers available: https://wiltonmanors.zoom.us/u/aeDqowGafR Pursuant to FS. 286.0105, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purposes he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person requiring Auxiliary Aids and Services for the Meeting may call the ADA Coordinator at (954) 390­2120 at least two working days prior to the meeting. If you are Hearing or Speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by using the following phone numbers: 1¬800¬955­8770 (Voice) 1­800­955­8771 (tdd)  Transit Oriented Corridor – East Expansion Land Use Plan Amendment Project You are invited to a Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on ZOOM Community Development Services Director, Roberta Moore and the city’s Planning Consultant, James Hickey will provide an overview of the project and be available to answer your questions or concerns. What is happening? What does Transit Oriented Corridor • The City of Wilton Manors is proposing an amendment (TOC) mean? to the city’s and Broward County’s Land Use Plan to • It is an area of mixed-use development which is change the land use designation on 39.6 acres which pedestrian-friendly and in close proximity to a public currently has a land use designation of commercial transit system. Mixed-use is not just limited to a multi- and residential uses. story development that incorporates commercial • The amendment would change the current land use designations of 39.6 acres to Transit Oriented Corridor use on the first floor with residential uses on upper (TOC). See proposed boundary map on the reverse side floors. It can include concentrations of offices, retail, of this page. cultural/civic and residential uses. Mixed-use is a planning strategy that seeks to foster community What is Land Use? design, density and compatibility of mixed-use land • The use of land for any human activity or purpose that serves the economy, community, public health, based on the adoption of a long range plan for the and the environment with uninterrupted pedestrian orderly categorization of land, resources, facilities, connections. and services to further the welfare of people and their communities for present and future generations. What are the benefits of mixed use? • Stimulating more variety in the design of and options What is Zoning? for single and multifamily housing. • Zoning is the division of a community, city or county by legislative regulations into areas, or zones which specify • Encouraging more compact development where there is allowable uses for real property and where regulations a shortage of land. are established governing lot size, building height, • Reducing traffic and pollution by allowing residents to building setbacks, parking, landscaping and buffering use other means of transportation other than their cars. of incompatible uses. • Creating pedestrian-friendly environments thanks to • The zoning will not be amended at this time. All the the short distances between live, work, commercial, and parcels within the boundaries of the amendment may recreational destinations. or may not be rezoned. Zoning requirements for • Mixed-use is often the key to revitalizing otherwise these parcels haven’t been created yet. underdeveloped or neglected areas. To join via Zoom visit https://wiltonmanors.zoom.us/j/98353614873 Meeting ID: 983 5361 4873 If you have any questions, please contact Community Development Services Director Roberta Moore at (954) 390-2180 or at rmoore@wiltonmanors.com.  Transit Oriented Corridor – East Expansion Land Use Plan Amendment Project To join via Zoom visit https://wiltonmanors.zoom.us/j/98353614873 Meeting ID: 983 5361 4873 If you have any questions, please contact Community Development Services Director Roberta Moore at (954) 390-2180 or at rmoore@wiltonmanors.com. www.wiltonmanors.com