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Public Hearing and Special Meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean Ridge held on The meeting was called to order at Gerald Goray Mauro Walker Ward Northrup Peggy Smith
Chairman Bruce Gimmy III. Approval of Minutes
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Mrs. Smith moved to approve the minutes of Motion carried - yea 5. Mr. Northrup moved to approve the minutes of Motion carried - yea 5. IV. Public Hearing of the Local Planning Agency on Proposed Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments A. Resolution No. 2004-01; Authorizing the Transmittal of Text Amendments to the Town of Ocean Ridge Comprehensive Plan to Revise the Land Use, Recreation and Open Space, and Capital Improvements Elements, and to Revise the Future Land Use map for Town-Owned Property Located at the Northwest Intersection of S.R. A1A and Woolbright Road on the East Side of Midlane Road from Preservation/Conservation to Public Ownership Town Clerk Hancsak read the above resolution Mr. Goray questioned if there were any legal criteria that the board would need to know with which to reach a decision by. Atty Scheck advised that the meeting was being held to determine the merit of the code. He stated that the State requires review by the Department of Community Affairs and the Planning and Zoning Commission is sitting as the local planning agency to make a recommendation to the Council whether to approve or deny the request for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Town Atty Spillias stated that the Town was proposing three amendments to the Comprehensive Plan which had not been amended since it’s adoption in 1989. He advised that the presentation would be given by Atty Erin Deady, of the firm Lewis, Longman and Walker. Presentation by Atty Erin Deady attached. Public Comment James Bonfiglio, George Bierlin, Rose Durando, 10308 Heritage
Farms Rd, Gerry MaGruder, Donald MaGruder, Atty Erin Deady stated that some of the concerns mentioned were site specific and advised that the changes being presented were only general Comprehensive Land Use language. Mrs. Smith questioned the
meaning of “public” in regards to land use and wanted to know if it
accurately described what the intent of the land use was going to be. Atty Deady
explained that the wording was a land use classification and the actual use of
what can be done on a public ownership land use designation are defined by the
code. Mr. Walker asked if the P&Z commission was being asked to place restrictions the plan for the building relative to the location and size. Atty Deady answered that restrictions were not necessary during the process of a Comprehensive Land Use Amendments and that restrictions could be placed once the site plan has been developed and comes back within the Special Exception process. Atty Scheck advised that the P&Z Commission does not have the ability to place restrictive covenants during the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, however, the Town does have the authority to do so at a later point. Atty Deady added that the reason the permit was going back to the South Florida Water Management District was to address some of the concerns from the residents. Atty Spillias stated that Public Ownership uses are much broader and the technical issues and concerns have been addressed in the new permit modifications and they can also still be addressed by the Commission. Atty Deady mentioned that the
P&Z is considering that the 1989 Comprehensive Plan has the flexibility to
address the drainage project once the site specific issues are worked out. She
stated that the provisions need to be updated to insure that the project can be
implemented and consistent with the plan. Mr. Goray stated that he felt the meeting was excellent and the comments from the staff and public were helpful. He mentioned that that he has concerns with how the housing building was going to look and where it would be placed because it would be a signature of the community. Mr. Goray advised that Board
will have the ability to address the technical issues during the re-zoning and
also stated that it was an excellent opportunity to recommend approval of the
process. He stated that the approval allows the plan to move to Mr. Northrup moved to recommend
the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for the recreation and open space
elements, capital improvement elements and to revise the future land use map as
submitted by the Town Attorney and staff, seconded by Mr. Walker. Motion carried - yea 5. V. Discuss pending and future
meeting dates Town Clerk Hancsak advised that
a meeting has been scheduled for Town Clerk Hancsak also advised
that the Town Commission has directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to
review landscaping in improved rights-of-ways. She mentioned that the P&Z
has already reviewed the landscaping unimproved rights-of-ways and meetings will
needs to be scheduled to discuss the landscaping in the improved rights-of-ways. Mr. Northrup questioned how the
P&Z would handle reviewing improved rights-of-ways. Town Manager Dailey
stated that there have been discussions on what should be allowed in
right-of-ways in front of resident’s homes throughout Town. She advised that
other Town’s have been contacted to determine what their policies are for
planting in improved right-of-ways. Chairman Gimmy suggested digital
photos be taken and agreed that the improved right-of-ways should be reviewed by
the P&Z. Town Manager Dailey added that citations were issued and were put
on hold by the Special Master until there is a decision made by the Commission. Mr. MaGruder requested that the
Inlet area also be reviewed because it looks terrible and is a safety hazard. Chairman Gimmy stated that the
right-of-way distance is usually 10’ from a residence and questioned if staff
could determine if that was consistent throughout Town. George Bierlin, VI.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at
approximately ____________________________ Chairman Gimmy Attest: _______________________________ Town Clerk |
