Planning and Zoning Meeting (2025-03-11)

AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 226 CYPRESS LANE PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461 MARCH 11, 2025 6:30 PM

Johnnie Tieche, Chairman

Richard Hughes, Vice-Chairman

Peter Braun, Board Member

Ralph Lashells, Board Member

Kim Gehrman, Board Member

Ralph Wiles, Jr. Alternate

Brenda Browning, Sr. Alternate

ADMINISTRATION

PZ&B Director Iramis Cabrera PZ&B Planner Christian Melendez

Records Clerk Andrea Medero Village Attorney Christy Goddeau

Persons who need an accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting should contact the office of the Village Clerk at (561) 584-8200 at least three (3) business days before the event to request such assistance.

Also present: Mayor Pro Tem Gary Ready

Present: Chairman Johnnie Tieche, Vice-Chairman Richard Hughes, Board Member Ralph Lashells, Jr. Alternate Ralph Wiles, Board Member Peter Braun, Board Member Kim Gehrman, Sr. Alternate Brenda Browning Planning, Zoning, and Building Director, Iramis Cabrera, Planning, Zoning, and Building Technician, Christian Melendez, Village Attorney Christy Goddeau, and Records Clerk Andrea Medero.

Chairman Johnnie Tieche called the Planning & Zoning Board Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Absent: Planning, Zoning, and Building Technician, Christian Melendez

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1. NOTE: CLERK TO ASCERTAIN IF THERE ARE ANY EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS TO BE DISCLOSED DURING QUASI JUDICIAL DISCUSSIONS. CLERK TO SWEAR IN WITNESSES FOR TESTIMONY.

Staff: Andrea Medero, Records Clerk

There were no ex-parte communications.

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no changes on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. Approval of February 11, 2025, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve February 11, 2025, minutes from the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting.

Staff: Andrea Medero, Records Clerk

Chairman Tieche asked for a motion of approval for the February 11,2025 minutes. A motion to approve the February 11,2025, minutes was made by Mr. Braun and seconded by Mrs. Gehrman. Motion carried 5-0.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

There was no order of business.

REGULAR AGENDA

3. Transportation Alternative Grant for 2nd Avenue North - Congress Avenue to Lake Worth Road Complete Street Project: Recommend approval to the Village Council of the Transportation Alternative Grant for 2nd Avenue North and Congress Avenue to Lake Worth Road Complete Street Project.

Staff: Iramis Cabrera, PZB Director

SUMMARY: The Village of Palm Springs is collaborating with the Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) to apply for a Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant, which offers funding of up to $1,500,000. This grant focuses on projects that feature nonmotorized elements, such as sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic-calming measures, lighting, and other roadway safety improvements. The Village plans to allocate these funds to the 2nd Avenue North corridor, identified as a prime candidate for essential safety enhancements.

Public Works Director Felipe Lofaso presented the article. Mr. Lofaso explained that the Transportation Alternative Grant is a project focused on developing complete street-type projects that include non-motorized elements such as sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and pedestrian walkways. He mentioned that this project would be divided into two phases.The first phase is currently underway and involves a drainage project on 2nd Avenue North, which is expected to take approximately one year to complete. Phase 2 will focus on the complete street project.

Mr. Lofaso added that this article is being submitted to the Board for review and approval so the council can evaluate it.The timeline for this grant extends to 2028 He also noted that if any previous projects do not continue, Phase 2 could move forward before 2028 or within that year.

The Board asked questions regarding the project's progress, the inclusion of bike lanes, and if there were any cost implications for the community.

Chairman Tieche called for a motion regarding the Transportation Alternative Grant for 2nd Avenue North, Congress Avenue to Lake Worth Road Complete Street Project. Mr. Lashells made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Mr. Hughes. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If the grant is approved, it will facilitate the development of a complete street project along 2nd Avenue North and therefore will encourage the redevelopment of the properties within the area.

PUBLIC HEARINGS