Meeting No. 2005-06
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Minutes Meeting No. 2005-06 |
| Date: June 8 , 2005 Time: 7:00 p.m. |
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| Kind: Regular | |
| 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063 |
Tape 1
1. Chairperson Debra Voorhees called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Present on roll call:
Chairperson Debra Voorhees
Vice Chairman Doug Young
Lisa Aronson
Robert Penezic
Morris Chase
Alternate Walter Uhlig
Also present were City Attorney Paul Stuart, Director of Development Services Sheila Rose, Planning and Zoning Manager Scott Stoudenmire, and Deputy City Clerk Christine Ross.
3. Approval of Minutes: Meeting No. 2005-05 – May 11, 2005
MOTION: Young/Penezic – To approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 2005-05 – May 11, 2005. The motion was passed unanimously on a voice vote.
City Attorney Paul Stuart reminded the Board that the Petitioner’s request for plat and rezoning approval would be the only two items before the Board, and nothing else would be voted on today. He explained that references to Section 723.083, which is a Statutory requirement that the City must undertake to determine the existence of adequate mobile home parks or other suitable facilities for relocation, will be heard by the City Commission at its meeting on June 9th. Mr. Stuart addressed the audience and asked that persons intending to speak stay on the subject matter, as relocation issues were in the jurisdiction of the Commission and not within the jurisdiction of the Planning and Zoning Board and would not be addressed at this meeting.
4. Paloma Lakes (Tabled November 10, 2004 Meeting)
*Plat (Quasi-Judicial) (Public Hearing)
*Rezoning (Quasi-Judicial) (Public Hearing)
All intending to give testimony or speak were sworn in by the Court Reporter.
Mr. Stoudenmire recalled that the item was tabled from the November 2004 meeting, and since then, two new members and one alternate member have been appointed to the Board. At the November meeting, the applicant presented a plat, rezoning, and site plan for approval. All three items were tabled at that time, and the applicant has resubmitted the plat and rezoning applications, which will be presented tonight. Mr. Stoudenmire explained that the plat application is a survey document regarding the proposed density, which is 300 townhouse units, and includes the location of access openings, easements, and buffers. The rezoning application is known as a PUD (Planned Unit Development) application, which includes a requirement to address in great detail the site design standards. Staff has been working with the applicant for the past several months on both the plat and rezoning applications to assure that the applicant has complied with all necessary criteria and requirements. Following a review of the final documents, the Development Review Committee found that the applicant had addressed all of the criteria per the Land Development Code for the plat application and all of the criteria for the rezoning application, and was recommending approval. Mr. Stoudenmire presented the Planning and Zoning Board Interoffice memorandums dated June 8, 2005, for the Paloma Lakes Plat and for the Paloma Lakes Rezoning from MH-1 to PUD as City’s Exhibits 1 and 2. Mr. Stuart clarified that the public hearing to be conducted at today’s meeting was not a continuation of the prior hearing, but was a new hearing with new information.
Attorney Barbara Hall of Greenberg Traurig, who had been sworn in, stated she represented the applicant and Wood Partners, the prospective developer of the property. She introduced John Stevens and Jay Jacobson of Wood Partners, Architect Miquel Portela of Sotolongo Architects, Landscape Architect Mike Connor, and Mike Woodman and Shelley Eichner of Calvin Giordano. Ms. Hall stated that the property, Coral Lakes Mobile Home Park, had been in existence almost 30 years and had an inadequate infrastructure, including water, sewer and drainage systems, driveways, landscaping. As a site with past and current code enforcement violations, without a major and substantial reconstruction of the park infrastructure, it could not meet today’s standards.
A Power-Point presentation of the proposed plan for development of the property would be shown, and Ms. Hall noted that copies of the presentation in Spanish and Portuguese were being provided. Thereza Nazareth, who had been sworn in, and who was a translator provided by the applicant, asked the audience if her services were needed, and a show of hands indicated there were individuals who wished to have a Spanish translation.
Ms. Hall noted on the first graphic that the park currently had approximately 184 occupied sites, and under current zoning 332 units were permitted on the property. With the approval of requested rezoning, the applicant would propose 300 residential units under the PUD. She pointed out the location of the property in relation to the surrounding area and individual properties shown on an aerial view. She explained that adjacent developments were also PUD’s, which was the same zoning that was being requested by the applicant. Ms. Nazareth translated the preceding information for the Spanish-speaking members of the audience.
Ms. Hall noted that the new development would be consistent with the design of the City’s proposed MainStreet project, which will be directly to the south of the site. Ms. Nazareth provided a Spanish translation.
The second graphic showed a comparison of the existing and proposed uses of the property. The existing park had 223 mobile home pads, with the possibility of having 332 pads. The proposed land use will be 244 town homes and 56 flats. The land use will remain 10 units to the acre under both the existing and the proposed uses. Ms. Nazareth translated the preceding information in Spanish.
Ms. Hall continued that the permitted density under the land use plan was 332, and the number of units will be 300. The existing zoning was MH-1, and the proposed was PUD. Ms. Nazareth provided a Spanish translation.
Mr. Stuart asked Ms. Nazareth to submit her credentials for the purpose of entering her qualifications into the Petitioner’s record. Ms. Nazareth said she would forward her resume and copy of her American Translation Association membership and certification to Ms. Hall.
Miguel Portela of Sotolongo Architects, who had been sworn in, explained the site planning design for the 300 dwelling units, which was considered to be neotraditional. Integrated into the design will be the addition of three lakes, which contained more than three acres of water. The town homes will consist of two and three story buildings, each unit will have a two-car garage, and the flats will have a one-car garage. There will be a recreational area at the entrance with the clubhouse and pool, and a neighborhood square and a neighborhood commons. A greenway will be added along Wiles and Lyons Roads and Hilton Road in the north that will be interconnected. Ms. Nazareth translated the preceding information.
Mr. Portela continued that with the proposed neotraditional design, the buildings would be moved closer to the street with only the front porches and balconies of the units being visible. Garage doors and motor courts will not be visible from the outside, and the community will be open, pedestrian-oriented, with no gates or walls, and will be a passage to the City’s MainStreet area. The size of the units will range from 1,570 sq. ft. to 2,064 sq. ft. of air-conditioned space. The architectural style will be Anglo-Caribbean, inspired by the architecture of St. Augustine, Florida. The exterior walls will have light earth tones over light textured stucco, and the porch columns, stucco, and the balconies will be very neutral colors, such as beiges and whites. The roofs will be composed of flat brushed cement concrete tile in dark browns and charcoal. The three-story buildings will be located only along Lyons and Wiles Roads. Ms. Nazareth provided a Spanish translation.
Ms. Hall introduced Landscape Architect Mike Connor of Calvin Giordano and Associates, who had been sworn in. He pointed out existing conditions on Lyons Road as shown on a slide, which included a frontage road with a guardrail separating the main travel lanes and large black olive and cypress trees which were growing into the overhead power lines. A 15-foot wide green way with a 10-foot wide sidewalk with landscaping on both sides was proposed along Lyons Road. Pole-mounted and pathway lighting will be provided along the walkway. There will be benches at key locations in a butterfly motif. Some of the larger oak trees existing on the property will be relocated to areas along the walkway, and a mix of native and palm trees will be used in narrower areas. Flowering trees and butterfly-attracting plants, shrubs and ground covers will be used. This area will be dedicated to public access. Ms. Nazareth interpreted the preceding information.
Ms. Hall explained the last graphic, which was a plat of the survey of the property, which complies with the City’s regulations. Ms. Nazareth provided the Spanish translation.
Ms. Aronson asked if the 300 proposed units complied with the land use density of 10 units per acre, since the application showed an area of 29.242 acres. Ms. Hall responded that land use entitlements were based on gross density, and the gross acreage of the property was 32 acres; therefore the applicant was in compliance. Mr. Stoudenmire verified Ms. Hall’s explanation. Ms. Nazareth provided the interpretation.
Ms. Aronson asked what would be done to improve the infrastructure, and Shelley Eichner of Calvin Giordano and Associates, who had been sworn in, responded. Ms. Eichner stated that the proposed site plan would ensure adequate drainage, water and sewer, as well as the roads being brought up to current standards. Mr. Chase asked what would be done about increased traffic at the entrance and exit to Lyons Road. Ms. Eichner said that the proposed opening on Lyons Road had been reviewed by Broward County, which has jurisdiction on Lyons Road, and it met all county standards and requirements. Ms. Nazareth interpreted the preceding information.
Chairperson Voorhees asked if there were any other questions from the Board, and there were none. The Chairperson clarified that she and the other members were the Planning and Zoning Board, who have been appointed by the Commissioners, not to be confused with the City Commission, who were elected officials.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing and stated there would be a limit of three minutes per speaker.
Ms. Nazareth provided the Spanish translation of the preceding information.
The following speakers, who had been sworn in, gave their addresses as 4701 Lyons Road.
Robert Perkis, Lot 61, stated that the developer was planning to fill in two thirds of the existing lake, and he felt it was wrong. He said that fines caused by code violations resulted in the sale of the park and that the fines were false and wrongly applied to the park owner. He stated that the homeowners were entitled to protection or fair compensation for their homes. He asked the Board to deny the rezoning request until they could guarantee local lots or affordable local housing or ensure payment of the full value of their homes.
Janice Ellery, Lot 141, spoke of the affordable housing crisis and asked the Board to consider the impact rezoning would have on the housing crises and social and political issues in the City. She cited the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines as having addressed affordable housing as part of some of their rezoning and redevelopment. She said that replacing the park would eliminate at least 200 units of affordable housing and that the property should be redeveloped as a manufactured home park. Other options would be operating the park as a co-op owned by the homeowners or it could be sold as individual lots. She added that the availability of a work force would suffer when affordable housing was eliminated.
Thomas Zabilski, Lot 212, purchased his 1985 home in December 2003 and is not able to move it within the area because of the age of the home and wind codes restrictions. Since he was retired on Social Security Disability, he would not be able to afford to move his home to central Florida. He asked when the City would make the decision for rezoning, and Mr. Stuart answered that although questions to the Board are not normally answered during public hearings, the Commission would meet at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow evening, June 9, in this very same room, and they would be receiving a recommendation from this Board concerning the rezoning and plat. The relocation issue and a fund that would be created for the benefit of some of the owners would also be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting.
Christine McIver of 4003 Crescent Creek Drive stated that she intended to speak regarding Item No. 5, Estates of Coconut Creek. Mr. Stoudenmire apologized and said that the Petitioner had requested that the item be tabled to the July 13 meeting.
Chairperson Voorhees called the name of Dave McCall, who responded that he was waiving his opportunity to speak.
Tracey McCall of Lot 208 asked if the new members of the Board would receive the information concerning the comments made by residents at the last meeting. Mr. Stuart answered that only information from this meeting would be considered at this time for the new applications for the plat and rezoning. Ms. McCall asked the Board to think very hard about uprooting the families and asked where they would go. She said that she had not yet been contacted by anyone concerning relocation. She said that she had been living in Coconut Creek for 11 years, and the fact that she had not been able to get assistance or information tells her that the City does not care.
Mr. Stuart announced for clarification purposes that all those present, including prior speakers, would have the opportunity to ask the applicant questions, and he called the names of those who had already spoken.
Mr. Perkis stated that the view from Paloma Lakes would be of the dump and that the community was odd because people of Winston Park would be expected to walk through the community to Creek Commons at a time when people don’t leave their houses except to drive in their cars. He said that the literature stated the lakes would be viewable from the road, yet the pictures did not show that. Also it appeared that the bushes would be very close to the road, and the butterflies may be in danger. He asked Ms. Hall whether those aspects had been taken into consideration. Ms. Hall responded that there were many lovely developments along Lyons Road, and there was no reason why Paloma Lakes would not be a lovely and successful one as well.
Janice Ellery asked the price range of the units and if affordable housing was taken into consideration during the planning of the development. Jay Jacobsen of Wood Partners, who had been sworn in, stated that units would be priced between $250,000, $270,000, and $300,000. He stated that the median price of a new home in Central Broward County was approaching the $350,000 mark, and the plan was to offer a housing alternative below that median price point.
Thomas Zabilski asked what income bracket would qualify an individual to purchase a unit in the proposed Paloma Lakes development. Mr. Jacobsen stated that not knowing what an individual prospective purchaser’s personal financial situation would be, one would probably have to earn somewhere around the median income.
Russell MacKechnie, Lot 137, stated that he had been a resident of the City for 21 years, having worked in the City for more than 19 years. He asked Ms. Hall to elaborate on the failing infrastructure of the park. Ms. Hall answered that the water and sewer system was operating inadequately, the drainage system was not properly functioning, the internal roadway network was substandard, and there were numerous code violations. Mr. MacKechnie said that code enforcement within Broward County was sad or nonexistent at the time the park was built. He thought that the City should have required the current owner to bring the water and sewage up to standard at the time of the purchase of the park. He said that the owner had made a major repair of the water supply system about seven years ago, and Mr. MacKechnie thought that the City would have required that it meet current code standards. He concluded that he works at Wynmoor in security and does not understand why the City is giving no support to the residents of the mobile home park.
Robert Shipman of Lot 216, who had been sworn in, stated that much work had been done by the residents in landscaping and cleaning up their homes. He said that the landlord was the person responsible for the inadequacies, as the residents pay their rent, but they are not responsible for the lights, sewers or streets.
Tracey McCall stated that she did not want to move her children to different schools, but she and her husband could not afford a $300,000-$400,000 home in Coconut Creek. She asked if anyone could tell her where she and her family were going to go and if anyone had contacted the residents to find adequate housing for them. Ms. Hall answered that the property owner engaged the Urban Group who held six or seven meetings at the park. Mr. Stuart advised Ms. Hall that this matter was within the jurisdiction of the Commission only and would be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting. Mrs. McCall asked when the decision regarding the rezoning would be made. Mr. Stuart responded that if the Board would decide this evening to make a recommendation to the Commission, the first reading of the ordinances would occur at tomorrow’s Commission meeting. With a favorable vote, second reading of the ordinances would occur at the Commission meeting scheduled for June 23. That would be the final action, and the property would be rezoned and the plat would be effective at that time. Mr. Stuart added that a direct impact on the homeowners would be dependent upon the closing of the property and that he was unable to give a timeline on that issue.
Jose Delgado, Lot 170, who had been sworn in, stated that the persons who could least afford it would be hurt by being offered less than ten percent of the value of their homes. He said that he would not be able to find a place to live in Coconut Creek for the same amount of money he had been paying to live in his mobile home.
Aaron Vantrease, Lot 154, who had been sworn in, said he was present to challenge the housing study report submitted by the Urban Group. Mr. Stuart said that this matter was within the jurisdiction of the Commission only, and they would be meeting tomorrow evening. Mr. Vantrease submitted copies of a petition containing park residents’ signatures. He also submitted copies of a letter he had written to the City dated April 14, 2005. Mr. Vantrease said that that the deterioration of the park is not the residents’ fault, but the fault of the park owner. The material was distributed to the Board as Citizens’ Exhibit 1.
Kathy Nelson, Lot 65, having been sworn in, asked when the City was given notice of the developers’ plans to build the development because she received a letter six weeks after she purchased her home saying that the property was going to be rezoned. Mr. Jacobsen stated that Wood Partners first made contact with the City in June of 2004.
Juanita Brodeur of Lot 167, who had been sworn in, asked why people were allowed to move in after the item was tabled in June. She said that she bought her home in November and she was in a predicament because her husband was in a tragic accident and they have a newborn baby with a heart condition and Downs Syndrome. Ms. Hall said she was not aware of this particular resident’s purchase, and it may have been that some owners sold their units within the park without disclosing the circumstances, and she didn’t think anything could have been done by anyone to prevent this. There were signs on the property regarding the rezoning since October.
Tape 2
Stephan Williams of Lot 114, who had been sworn in, asked Mr. Stuart regarding a previous reference to a fund for park residents. Mr. Stuart said that he had earlier stated that four items on the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting related to the park residents. One of those items related to the discussion by the Commission of a fund that, if approved, would be established with funds from the fine and funds donated by the applicant and the owner of the property. Mr. Williams asked if the rumors he had heard were true that the City would forgive the owner’s fines. Mr. Stuart stated that the City forgave $74,000 of a total fine of approximately $474,000.
Coral Lake Mobile Home Park Manager David Ahrens, who was sworn in, stated that the infrastructure was adequate for the park, and from the time the current management took over, all the violations were for the tenants’ homes. He said that 17 thirty-yard dumpsters of trash were removed from the park, and none of the fines pertained to the park property itself, but to the individual mobile homes.
Brett White of 11644 Venetian Avenue, Boca Raton, was sworn in and stated that he was a former resident of Coral Lakes Mobile Home Park and that his father was a current resident of the park, who was retired from the military and owed more than $3,000 on his home. Mr. White said that according to the State of Florida, the only way an individual could receive $3,000 was with a free and clear title. He said that after he sold his home to the Park for $3,000, the Park tried to rent and sell the home after February 10th of this year. He said that no one had stopped the park from renting and selling homes even though the park was being closed. He said that the park never advised him of anything wrong with his home and he was not aware until he received violations. He added that four generations of his family had lived in the park.
Sheila Ullom, Lot 35, who had been sworn in, stated that upon inquiring whether the park was sold, she was told by the office that they were just checking into rezoning and that the residents would be the first to be told. She said she didn’t think it was right that the City allowed the park owner to get away with the fines and sell the park.
Jesse Ward, Lot 207, was sworn in and stated that he worked in the park and did many of the repairs required by the code violations. The park owners paid him to address violations given to residents who were not there, didn’t get the message, or didn’t have the time to make repairs. The owner paid some of the residents’ fines, along with taking care of the repairs, since some of the items were not completed within the time limit given to address the violations.
Aaron Vantrease asked if the applicant would be willing to hold loans at fair market value for those persons who were unable to obtain financing for a home. Mr. Stuart told Mr. Vantrease that the question should be held for tomorrow evening’s meeting because the issue pertained to relocation and was under the Commission’s jurisdiction.
David Ahrens stated that homes were being rented on a month-to-month basis, and those who had purchased homes should have realized that they bought mobile homes. He added that the management was always totally up-front with everyone.
Frantz Duclervil of Lot 87 was sworn in and stated that he had been living in the park for seven years, that the street light had been out for more than a year, and he didn’t think it was the tenants’ responsibility. Mr. Stuart told Mr. Duclervil that he should be addressing the Board members. Mr. Duclervil added that the amount of money offered by the Florida Statute was unfair and not enough to pay for first and last month’s rent and security deposit, and he asked the Board to do the right thing in making a decision.
Heather Dixon of Lot 110, who had been sworn in, stated that children will be put on the streets, and there are laws against doing that.
Guillermo Cepeda, Lot 23, was sworn in and said that it was not possible to move his home nearby because it was too old. Moving the home to a distant location where it would be permitted would cost $10,000 to $12,000, and $3,000 from the State is not enough. He said he lived and worked in the community and no one would be able to continue to pay a mortgage and pay for another home. He asked for the opportunity to fix the items that were wrong because they had the right to improve their homes and no one could afford to move.
Jesse Ward said that some Spanish-speaking individuals at the last meeting were misinformed and thought that they had to move immediately. He said that care should be taken to assure understanding among all residents.
Mr. Stuart reminded the audience that normally speakers were given the opportunity to speak once and were not permitted to return to the microphone a second and third time.
Brett White said that when he sold his mobile home to the park, it took approximately two months to receive payment. He said he received a notarized copy of the contract that stated the park purchased his home for disposal purposes only, but since then the management had attempted to rent and sell it.
Janet Parr of Lot 45 was sworn in. She asked staff regarding their qualifications and the information on which their decision was based to recommend rezoning of the property. Mr. Stoudenmire answered that staff considered criteria in the land development code for rezoning and plat and that he was a certified planner. Ms. Parr asked how much research had been done. Mr. Stoudenmire stated that the process was quite extensive, involving the Development Review Committee, which reviewed the application and was made up of the Engineering Department, Building Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Landscape Architect, and the Zoning staff. It had been under review since last July and had received much scrutiny. Ms. Parr asked if the members of the Board had reviewed the application or if they were relying on staff’s expertise and background. Mr. Stoudenmire replied that the Planning and Zoning Board had received the information that staff had received, but they relied on the backup materials, which included staff’s comments and the applicant’s responses. When asked about the Board’s qualifications, Mr. Stoudenmire answered that the Board members were appointed by the City Commission, and their charge was to make recommendations to the City Commission, who was the final authority on these matters.
Ms. Aronson requested a recess, and the interpreter, Ms. Nazareth, provided the translation.
The meeting recessed at 9:35 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:42 p.m.
Dave McCall, Lot 298, who had been sworn in, asked the applicant if there had been any consideration to financially compensate the homeowners for their loss. Ms. Hall answered that she believed relocation issues would be addressed at tomorrow’s Commission Meeting. Mr. Stuart agreed with Ms. Hall and reminded Mr. McCall that the meeting would be held at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow evening.
Robert Perkis said that the last mobile home in Florida had been built in 1976 and since then they had all been manufactured homes. He added that the residents lived in a land leased manufactured home community and that similar brand new communities were being built in Savannah and Punta Gorda and all over Florida. He said that it was unfortunate that a decent lease for 99 years with guaranteed right of renewal was not available to the residents.
Jose Delgado returned to the podium saying that approval of the rezoning should include a contingency stating that the residents would be compensated.
Ms. Nazareth told the audience in the Spanish language that anyone wishing to speak had a right to speak on the subject matter and ask questions of the applicant.
With no one else wishing to speak, the Chairperson closed the public hearing.
Ms. Aronson asked the applicant for clarification regarding a statement previously made about the National Wildlife Habitat status of the lake at the park. Ms. Hall stated that she was not aware of any determination of the lake being environmentally sensitive by any agencies that would regulate at the time a lake area gets filled and new lakes get constructed, but to the extent it was determined to be a wetland, has trees that must be mitigated for, or is otherwise environmentally sensitive, a mitigation would have to be addressed. She added that the applicant had not been advised by anyone through the entire development process that there was some environmental sensitivity with respect to any of the lake areas. Mr. Stoudenmire stated that the City was undertaking a project whereby residential properties were certified through the National Wildlife Backyard Habitat Program. He explained that homeowners could pursue the certification, which requires certain materials to be planted. He said he was not otherwise aware of any other special designation given to the lake at the park. Mr. Perkis presented the Board with a Certificate of Achievement, which stated that Coral Lake was established and maintained as Backyard Wildlife Habitat, and that he would forward a copy to the City Clerk’s Office on the following day. The copy of the certificate would be entered into the record as Citizens’ Exhibit 2. Mr. Stoudenmire said if the project were approved, the City could request the applicant to have all three lakes certified as National Wildlife Backyard Habitat so that there is no loss of specially designated habitat. Ms. Hall said that the applicant would work to maintain the certification. Mike Connor added that the current plans included at least 40 percent native plants, which was required by the Code. He concluded that the National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Wildlife Program was not a type of designation that would prohibit the lake to be filled. Mr. Stuart clarified that the designation would not require any special consideration by the Board, and Ms. Hall agreed.
Ms. Aronson asked Mr. Stuart regarding a memorandum concerning the Paloma Lakes rezoning and plat that was included in the backup information. She asked if the memorandum was Mr. Stuart’s response to her request for additional information at the November meeting, as it had since been determined that the Board would have no jurisdiction over relocation issues. Mr. Stuart responded that the memo was written to clarify the manner in which the City would address the issue of relocation. He added that all materials were available for Ms. Aronson’s review, but that they would not be pertinent to the matters before the Board. Ms. Aronson asked Mr. Stuart to clarify the decision to be made by the Commission at tomorrow’s meeting. Mr. Stuart explained the four items on the agenda for tomorrow’s Commission meeting. The first item related to this decision pursuant to Section 723.083 of the Florida Statutes and would be a prerequisite to the other three items. The next two items would involve the plat and rezoning. The final item would be a discussion and possible action on a fund. The items on the agenda for the Board to consider tonight were the plat and rezoning only. Ms. Aronson summarized that the Planning and Zoning Board would not have any jurisdiction over a fund or relocating expenses and that these items would not be discussed or acted upon at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Stuart agreed and added that those items will be discussed at tomorrow’s Commission Meeting. Mr. Stuart presented his memorandum dated June 3, 2005, into the record as the City’s Exhibit 3.
Ms. Hall briefly reviewed her presentation and asked the Board to consider whether the requested rezoning meets the standards in the City’s land development code, is compatible with the surrounding uses, and is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Ms. Nazareth provided a translation of Ms. Hall’s closing and asked if there were any questions. There were none.
MOTION: Young/Penezic – To approve Agenda Item No. 4A, Paloma Lakes, also known as Coral Lakes, plat, subject to the terms of the staff’s report and DRC comments. Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 4-1 vote, with Ms. Aronson voting Nay.
MOTION: Young/Chase – To approve Agenda Item No. 4B, rezoning of Paloma Lakes, also known as Coral Lake, from MH-1 to PUD. Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 4-1 vote, with Ms. Aronson voting Nay.
Mr. Stuart announced that the two items were approved in the form of a recommendation to be presented to the City Commission tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. He invited those present and asked them to advise their neighbors to attend the meeting and discuss any related issues, including those raised tonight and relocation issues.
5. Estates of Coconut Creek (Tabled May 11th Meeting)
*Vacation of right-of-way (Quasi-Judicial) (Public Hearing)
Mr. Stoudenmire stated that the applicant had requested that the item be tabled to the July 13th meeting. The purpose of the request was for resolution of issues raised at the May 11th meeting.
MOTION: Young/Chase – To table Agenda Item No. 5 until the July 13 meeting. Upon roll call, the motion to table was passed on a 5-0 vote.
6. Correspondence and Reports
There were no correspondence or reports.
7. Adjournment
MOTION: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Christine T. Ross
Deputy City Clerk