Planning and Zoning Meeting (2025-02-11)

February 11, 2025, Planning and Zoning Board Minutes Planning, Zoning, and Building Planner Christian Melendez presented the article. Mr. Melendez stated that the applicant requested approval for a Site Plan Amendment with a waiver to re-use the former Off Lease Only car dealership as a 42,052-square-foot Palm Tran Paratransit Operation Center. Scott Backman, from Miskel Backman LLP, located at 14 SE 4th St, Ste 36, Boca Raton, represented the applicant, Bev Smith, and delivered a PowerPoint presentation to the Board. In his presentation, Mr. Backman focused on the property's intended use and operations and explained that they would modify the existing building to meet their current needs. Mr. Backman emphasized that the requested waiver is essential for the transit dispatch center to operate 24 hours daily. This capability is crucial for providing necessary transit services within the Village and the County, allowing Palm Tran to offer micro-transit options to mobility-disadvantaged individuals when they need them most. He also outlined the proposed hours of operation and estimated the number of vehicles that would be serviced at different times throughout the day. Additionally, Mr. Backman noted that the site plan is similar to the previous one, highlighting that the minimal changes make this property the best option for their needs. The Board asked questions regarding operating hours, the type of fuel tank they would be using, how the vehicles would refuel, any plans for avoiding traffic congestion with possible road additions or expansions, and how many employees would be on site. Chairman Tieche reminded everyone this was a public hearing and offered the public an opportunity to speak. Christina, a resident of Longfellow Drive, expressed her concerns about the expected duration of renovations and additions to the facility. She also inquired about the dimensions of vehicle storage. Chairman Tieche called for a motion regarding the Site Development Plan Amendment (SPR25-01) with a waiver. Mr. Lashells made a motion to approve, which Mr. Braun seconded. The motion was unanimously approved, with a vote of 5-0. Fiscal Impact: The proposed request is not expected to provide a direct fiscal impact on the Village; however, if approved, it would require various Village services that will result in increased expenditures on the Village.

February 11, 2025, Planning and Zoning Board Minutes 4. Ordinance No.2025-02 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Mobility Plan Staff: Iramis Cabrera, PZB Director SUMMARY: During the 2024 legislative session, House Bill 479 was passed, requiring interested cities to adopt a Mobility Plan and Fee Schedule, as well as an Interlocal Agreement with the County, by October 1, 2025. This is significant to us because it enables the Village to collect a single mobility fee that will fund various transportation improvements such as roads, multi-modal facilities, transit operations, and more within the Village limits. Additionally, it will eliminate the collection of road impact fees that do not necessarily benefit the Village. At the Village Council meeting on July 25, 2024, a Professional Services Agreement was awarded to Nue Urban Concepts to prepare the Mobility Plan and Fee Schedule. A joint Village Council/P&Z Board/CRA workshop was held on January 9, 2025 to review the draft Mobility Plan, including the data and proposed maps. Florida Statute § 163.3180{S)(i), encourages local governments to develop tools and techniques including adoption of long-term strategies to facilitate development patterns that support multimodal solutions, adoption of area wide service standards that are not dependent on any single road segment function, and establishing multimodal service standards that rely primarily on non-vehicular modes of transportation where existing or planned community design will provide an adequate level of personal mobility. The Comprehensive Plan amendments are proposed to add goals, objectives and policies pursuant to the Palm Springs Mobility Plan and to establish a framework for the potential adoption of a Mobility Fee to serve as a revenue source for future mobility improvements. It is anticipated that the LPA and Village Council will consider the proposed comprehensive plan amendments on March 13, 2025. Uyen Dang, a Transportation Engineer, presented Ordinance No. 2025-02, which pertains to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Mobility Plan. Ms. Dang clarified that her presentation would recap the information shared during last January's council meeting. She explained to the Board that the Mobility Plan represents a 20- year vision for the Town's transportation system, shifting the focus from primarily moving vehicles to prioritizing the movement of people. Additionally, she noted that the Mobility Plan aims to create a balance between reducing congestion and supporting community growth. Ms. Dang then invited Jonathan Paul to elaborate on the comprehensive plan amendment. Mr. Paul, from Nue Urban Concepts, explained that the purpose of the mobility plan fee and process is to provide the Village with a funding source. He added that the fees associated with the mobility plan would allow the Village to retain those funds for future projects.

February 11, 2025, Planning and Zoning Board Minutes The Board posed questions regarding how the mobility fee would function. Chairman Tieche reminded everyone that this was a public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman Tieche called for a motion regarding Ordinance No. 2025-02, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Mobility Plan. Ms. Gehrman made a motion to approve, which Mr. Braun seconded. The motion was unanimously approved, with a vote of 5-0. Fiscal Impact: Adoption of a mobility fee would bring a new revenue source to the Village in the future. OTHER BUSINESS None

February 11, 2025, Planning and Zoning Board Minutes ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business, Chairman Tieche adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M. And�ro. ;:cords Clerk ATTEST: Johnnie Tieche, Chairman Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council concerning any matter considered, they will need a record of the proceeding. For such purposes, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is available. The recording includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.