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Wednesday, December 10, 2025 · Government meeting record
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The board's approval allows a private homeowner to replace a hurricane-damaged retaining wall and permits Montverde Academy to proceed with planned parking lot construction.
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Town of Montverde Minutes December 10,2025,6:30 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Karin Arellano Josie Weiss - Absent Holly Broecker Aaron Wadsworth Michael Whidden
STAFF PRESENT
Paul Larino, Town Manager - Absent Anita Geraci-Carver, Town Attorney Sean Parks, Town Planner Lisa Busto, Associate Town Planner Caroline Trepanier, Town Clerk Iman Rashid, Administrative Assistant
Call to Order and Opening Ceremonies
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
1. Discussion Items
Resolution No. 2025-198 A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Montverde, Florida, granting a variance from Section 10-81 in Chapter 10 of the Montverde Land Development Code from the side yard setback for replacement of an existing retaining wall for the real property located at 16319 Magnolia Bluff Drive, Montverde, Florida, owned by James P. Monahan and Daney C. Ordonez; providing for conditions; and providing for an effective date.
II. Public Hearings, Ordinances and Resolutions
Town Attorney Geraci-Carver read the resolution by title only.
There were no discussion items.
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Associate Town Planner Busto explained the resolution and the replacement of the retaining wall. She also stated that Staff recommended approval and that the Planning & Zoning Board may recommend approval, denial with reasons or continuation pending additional information.
Associate Town Planner Busto highlighted the PowerPoint slides and explained the photos of the replacement wall.
Town Planner Parks explained the reason the wall needed to be replaced, and that the damage was due to a hurricane.
There was a brief discussion regarding the wall.
Chairwoman Arellano opened the public hearing.
James P. Monahan, 16319 Magnolia Bluff Drive, Montverde, FL briefly provided an explanation for the wall and the construction.
Chairwoman Arellano closed the public hearing.
Board Member Whidden motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-198, Board Member Wadsworth seconded. Resolution No. 2025-198 approved 4-0.
Resolution No. 2025-199 A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Montverde, Florida, granting Minor Site Plan approval to Montverde Academy for Construction of Parking Improvements on Academy Lane; providing for conditions; and providing for an effective date.
Town Attorney Geraci-Carver read the resolution by title only.
Associate Town Planner Busto explained the resolution and the construction. She stated that Staff recommended approval and that the Planning & Zoning Board may recommend approval, denial with reasons or continuation pending additional information.
There was a brief discussion.
Associate Town Planner Busto highlighted the PowerPoint slides.
There was an elaborate discussion.
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Board Member Wadsworth motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-199. Board Member Whidden seconded. Resolution No. 2025-199 approved 4-0.
III. Adjournment
Board Member Broecker motioned to adjourn. Board Member Whidden seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM.
Karin Arellano, Chairwoman
Attest:
Caroline Trepanier, Town Clerk
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