Planning and Zoning

ti o Op. KLq~ A U T F<ORID P City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida 33334 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MAY 8, 2023, 6: 30 P. M. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Oakland Park, Florida was called to order at 6: 30 P. M. To support the public' s continued safety concerns, this meeting was conducted in a manner that promotes social distancing while ensuring public access. Written public comments ( no more than 250 words) can be submitted for the record to: publiccommentskoaklandparkfl. gov by 5: 00 p. m. the day of the meeting. In person attendance is also possible. ROLL CALL Regular Members: Board Member, Jack Doren Board Member, Christopher Fischer Board Member, Coby King Board Member, Wallis Peterson Board Member, Scott Rivelli Also Present: Sean Swartz, City Attorney Representative Peter Schwarz, Director of Community & Economic Development Department Lauren Pruss, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development Craig Southern, Planning Supervisor Lorrainia Belle, Senior Planner Melissa Alvarado, Recording Secretary PLEDGE TO THE FLAG —The pledge to the flag was led by the board members 1. 1 Election of Officers Board Members introduced themselves to get acquainted with one another. Member Fischer made a motion to elect Member Jack Doren as the Board Chair, Member Peterson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Board Member Doren, Board Member Fischer, Board Member King, Board Member Peterson, and Board Member Rivelli.

City of Oakland Park MIN U I ES Planning and Zoning Board Meeting May 6, 2U2s Page 2 Member Peterson made a motion to elect Member Scott Rivelli as the Vice Chair, Member Fischer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Board Member Doren, Board Member Fischer, Board Member King, Board Member Peterson, and Board Member Rivelli. 2. Public Comments At this time any person will be allowed to speak on any matter that pertains to City business for a length of time not to exceed four minutes per person. Oakland Park resident, Fitzgerald Budhoo, welcomed and thanked the newly elected Board Members, spoke in support of the St. Mark Episcopal Church rezoning, and commented on the synergy of Oakland Park. ITEMS TO CONSIDER 3. Case # CD22- 27Z " Episcopal Church and School of St. Mark the Evangelist Rezoning" - Public hearing to consider the application by the Episcopal Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, Inc. Requesting rezoning from RM -25, Multi -Family Residential District to CF, Community Facilities District for Tract A of the subject property located at 1750 East Oakland Park Boulevard. Planning Supervisor, Craig Southern, provided staff' s presentation. The architect of the project, Matt Forget, and Head of School for St. Mark' s Episcopal School, Dr. Spencer Taintor, introduced themselves and welcomed questions from the Board. Oakland Park resident, Fitzgerald Budhoo, inquired about the increased enrollment as it relates to the school expansion. Member King inquired about STEM education and summer camp programming. Dr. Taintor, explained the plans efforts to serve the community of Oakland Park including: discussions with the Parks and Leisure Services Department to offer programming, collaboration with Heal the Planet organization, and partnerships with Nova Southern University and the University of Miami to offer STEM education programming. Member Fischer asked Dr. Taintor to elaborate on the waterway cleanup as part of the school curriculum. Dr. Taintor explained that when the students go kayaking and paddle boarding they take buckets and clean up things in the river. In addition, St. Mark' s will to work with Nova Southeastern University and the University of Miami on research opportunities. Member Peterson inquired about the zoning history of the property. Mr. Southern stated that property has been unified for decades, but there is no information available on the unification.

City of Oakland Park Planning and Zoning Board Meeting MINUTES May 8, 2023 Page 3 Member Doren stated his support for residential development in the City, but since the zoning history of the property are unknown, he is inclined to support it. Member Peterson inquired about vouchers, and requested for the public comment regarding enrollment to be addressed. Dr. Taintor stated that enrollment is full and no additional students will be accepted at this time. He added that vouchers are accepted on a year -by -year basis based on the State Legislation requirements to receive scholarships, but this may change. Dr. Taintor also added that the school allocates 10% of the overall gross income to scholarships for families that need them. Member Fischer made a motion to recommend that the City Commission approve the request for application by the Episcopal Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, Inc. Requesting rezoning from RM - 25, Multi -Family Residential District to CF, Community Facilities District for Tract A of the subject property located at 1750 East Oakland Park Boulevard. Member Peterson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Board Member Fischer, Board Member King, Board Member Peterson, Vice Chair Rivelli, and Chair Doren. OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 27 P. M. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA J AeK DOREN, BOARD CHAIR ATTEST: MELISSA ALVA ADO, BOARD SECRETARY