Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Three Members To The Planning and Development Board.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Planning and Development Board (“PDB”) consists of nine members comprised of four members from the Design category, three from the Professional category, and two from the Citizen category, as follows:
Design Members:
Nancy Gaggino (terms expires 2023)
Steven Morales (terms expires 2023)
Joseph Stadlen (term expires 2025)
Andrew Yanowitz (term expires 2024)
Professional Members:
Kenneth Crawford (term expires 2025)
David McLeod (term expires 2024)
Vacant due to the resignation of Patrice Duval (term expires 2023)
Citizen Members:
Richard Blattner (term expires 2025)
Diana Pittarelli (term expires 2025)
There are currently two filled and one vacant seat on PDB with terms expiring on June 30, 2023:
Design Member: Steven Morales
Design Member: Nancy Gaggino
Professional Member: Vacant
BACKGROUND
The mission of the PDB is to promote development which integrates environmental protection and community economic goals, and further the welfare of people and community by creating convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive environments for present and future generations.
The Board’s purpose is to make recommendations and decisions to better position the City for appropriate growth through a public hearing process, which promotes community input.
Duties of the PDB include review and consideration of developments requiring Waivers, Variances, Special Exceptions, Design and/or Site Plan, pursuant to Article 5 and 6 of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations (“ZLDR”) and Chapter 113 and 151 of the Code of Ordinances; to promote the use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Guidelines and Strategies in order to reduce crime and fear of crime; to consider any matter set forth in Article 11, "Adult Entertainment" of the ZLDR.
The Board also considers appeals of administrative decisions relating to the Zoning Ordinance. Pursuant to F.S. § 163.3174, the Planning and Development Board also serves as the Local Planning Agency, enforcing and amending the Comprehensive Plan. In this capacity the Board reviews and recommends on petitions for change of Land Use and Zoning; assignment of Flex Units and Area; and Text Amendments to the ZLDR and Comprehensive Plan.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Resolution will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Andria Wingett, Assistant Deputy Director
Shiv Newaldass, Director, Development Services
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager/Sustainable Development