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The graphic below shows the heights approved by the removed Planning and Zoning Board.
The graphic below shows the heights approved by the removed Planning and Zoning Board.
This change is shown on the Revised
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) page 272 and the P&ZB Recommended FLUM page 273
of the backup for the June 19, 2012, City Commission Meeting. The Revised Zoning
Map showing the zoning change is not included in the
backup.
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As a reference, Table 1 and Notes were included in the backup for the June 19, 2012, City Commission Meeting on pages 250 and 251 and combined on the “Revised Summary Table 1” found on page 274. The referenced documents do NOT show the proposed up-zoning of the area around Pinecrest Cemetery from Single Family Residential (SFR) Land Use Category/ Single Family Residential 7 du/acre (SFR) Zoning District to Medium Density Residential (MDR) Land Use Category/ Single-Family and Two-Family Residential 14 du/acre (SF-TF-14) Zoning District. However, the Medium Density Residential Land Use Category also includes the Low Density Multi-Family Residential 20 du/acre (MF-20) Zoning District, which would allow the Commission to further up-zone that area to the maximum zoning allowed under the Land Use Category of 20 du/acre.
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I watched the video and understand the board's frustration. I am not one who thinks the P&Z Board speaks for me and I think the commission acted without staff recommendation.
ReplyDeleteThey did act with input from the P&Z Board AND the HRPB which sounds as though they were very different. The majority went with the HRPB recommendation instead of the P&Z recommendation.
I personally think the commission lowered the maximum heights plenty but agree with the P&Z Board that the POC should be higher than 65 feet.
Keeping maximum heights so low promotes urban sprawl and slum.
Also one member, I don't know who she is, said that she really doesn't know what the public really wants from what she had heard and THAT is why she thought it should go to a vote of the people. "Some people want 6 stories and some want one story".
From the Cities website:
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the City of Lake Worth
Lake Worth is a coastal city of 37,000 residents and 7 square miles, located in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Atlantic Ocean and the broad waters of the Lake Worth lagoon form the city’s eastern boundary. The cities of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach are its northern neighbors.
Its location at the latitude where the subtropics of North America begin gives the city its extraordinary climate and landscape.
Lake Worth is a dynamic, multi-cultural city with a strong social and environmental consciousness. People are drawn to the city by its individualistic style, acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, many historic structures, hip downtown, and distinctive residential neighborhoods. The city has a rich history and is protective of its historic architectural fabric. Over 1,000 historic buildings contribute to the human scale of the city and the charm of its downtown and residential neighborhoods. There are six designated historic districts in the city and a preservation code to protect exterior changes to buildings in those districts.
!!!! Lake Worth is one of the few towns in South Florida that has avoided high-rise development and retained its old-Florida flavor. While the city wishes to strengthen its economy, city government officials and residents alike are very committed to maintaining the character of the city, and protecting their town from insensitive development. !!!!
The real question is exactly what do you consider "insensitive" development. Want a train station? Not going to get it with out the walk over at 65 feet but no reason why the buildings can't stay at 45.
Could never hurt Mr. Max to let the people vote just make sure they get the right information on how Comp plans work with LDR's...
Flat lining any city is just not the answer either. The Last P&Z had very good recommendations but it looks like some did not want to go with that because of the usual political B.S. to pay back those they don't agree with.