What were the most significant items on the Groveland Planning & Zoning Board agenda for November 2024?

Q: What were the most significant items on the Groveland Planning & Zoning Board agenda for November 2024?

· **Board leadership transition — Keogh out, Proper/Decker in:** Chair Keith Keogh resigned, triggering a leadership change. Robert Proper becomes Chair and Zach Decker becomes Vice Chair. Combined with Cicio's departure in June and Bill Mathias's chronic absence, the board has undergone significant turnover in 2024. Five seats are expiring, and the application process begins November 18 through the City Clerk's Office. · **Lake Deacon Townhomes — higher density product near Wilson Lake Parkway:** Preliminary plat approval for townhomes near the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor signals densification within Groveland's growth areas. Townhomes are a more attainable product type than single-family detached, reflecting market demand for diverse housing options. · **Rainwood Phase 1 advancing near US-27:** Final plat for Rainwood Phase 1 between US-27 and Libby No. 3 Road continues filling in the residential growth zone south of US-27. This area between O'Brien Road and Wilson Lake Parkway is becoming a continuous suburban development corridor. · **Five board seats expiring — major governance reset coming:** Tim Maslow announced five expiring seats, with applications opening November 18. The composition of the 2025 board will significantly influence how Groveland manages its next phase of growth, including the Agrarian Code adoption and ongoing annexation decisions. · **Board Member Proctor unavailable January-February 2025:** This foreshadows potential quorum challenges in early 2025, especially combined with the seat expirations.

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Groveland Planning & Zoning Board

November 7, 2024

4 items on the agenda

**Board leadership transition — Keogh out, Proper/Decker in:** Chair Keith Keogh resigned, triggering a leadership change. Robert Proper becomes Chair and Zach Decker becomes Vice Chair. Combined with Cicio's departure in June and Bill Mathias's chronic absence, the board has undergone significant turnover in 2024. Five seats are expiring, and the application process begins November 18 through the City Clerk's Office.
**Lake Deacon Townhomes — higher density product near Wilson Lake Parkway:** Preliminary plat approval for townhomes near the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor signals densification within Groveland's growth areas. Townhomes are a more attainable product type than single-family detached, reflecting market demand for diverse housing options.
**Rainwood Phase 1 advancing near US-27:** Final plat for Rainwood Phase 1 between US-27 and Libby No. 3 Road continues filling in the residential growth zone south of US-27. This area between O'Brien Road and Wilson Lake Parkway is becoming a continuous suburban development corridor.

On November 7, 2024, City of Groveland's Planning & Zoning Board considered 4 agenda items. **Board leadership transition — Keogh out, Proper/Decker in:** Chair Keith Keogh resigned, triggering a leadership change. Robert Proper becomes Chair and Zach Decker becomes Vice Chair. Combined with Cicio's departure in June and Bill Mathias's chronic absence, the board has undergone significant turnover in 2024. Five seats are expiring, and the application process begins November 18 through the City Clerk's Office. **Lake Deacon Townhomes — higher density product near Wilson Lake Parkway:** Preliminary plat approval for townhomes near the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor signals densification within Groveland's growth areas. Townhomes are a more attainable product type than single-family detached, reflecting market demand for diverse housing options. **Rainwood Phase 1 advancing near US-27:** Final plat for Rainwood Phase 1 between US-27 and Libby No. 3 Road continues filling in the residential growth zone south of US-27. This area between O'Brien Road and Wilson Lake Parkway is becoming a continuous suburban development corridor.

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City of Groveland Planning & Zoning Board — November 7, 2024

Meeting Overview

Type: Regular Meeting Quorum: Yes (7 of 8 members present) Duration: Approximately 2 hours 1 minute (5:01 PM - 7:02 PM)

Attendance

Present: Keith Keogh (Chair), Robert Proper (Vice Chair), Zach Decker, Robin Hoover, Marty Proctor, Kerry Lambert, Stephen Shylkofski
Absent: Bill Mathias
Staff Present: City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver; Timothy Maslow, Community & Economic Development Department Director; DeWayne Jones, Planning and Zoning Division Manager; Hannah Forbes, Planner I; Maria Ramirez, Recording Secretary

Agenda Items

Item 1: Consent Agenda — Approval of October 3, 2024 Minutes

Type: Consent
Action: Approved
Vote: Unanimous (7-0)

Item 2: Board Leadership Transition — Chair and Vice Chair

Type: Board Business
Notable Discussion:
- Chair Keith Keogh resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board
- Vice Chair Robert "Bob" Proper assumed the Chair position
- Vice Chair election: Stephen Shylkofski, Kerry Lambert, and Zach Decker each nominated themselves
- Vote: Robin Hoover voted for Lambert; Shylkofski, Proctor, Decker, and Chair Proper voted for Decker
- Result: Zach Decker elected Vice Chair (4-1 over Lambert; Shylkofski did not receive additional votes)

Item 3: Resolution 2024-111 — Lake Deacon Preliminary Plat

Type: Preliminary Plat
Case Number: Resolution 2024-111
Location: West of Wilson Lake Parkway, south of Libby No. 3 Road, north of West Libby Road, east of State Road 19
Request: Preliminary plat approval for Lake Deacon Townhomes
Action: Approved
Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
Notable Discussion: Townhome product type near the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor, within the Cherry Lake/Estates growth area.

Item 4: Resolution 2024-112 — Rainwood Phase 1 Final Plat

Type: Final Plat
Case Number: Resolution 2024-112
Location: North of Libby Number 3 Road, south of US Highway 27, west of Wilson Lake Parkway, east of South O'Brien Road
Request: Final plat approval for Rainwood Phase 1
Action: Approved
Vote: Unanimous (7-0)

Public Hearings Summary

Number of speakers: 0
General sentiment: N/A
Key concerns: None raised

Key Signals

Board leadership transition — Keogh out, Proper/Decker in: Chair Keith Keogh resigned, triggering a leadership change. Robert Proper becomes Chair and Zach Decker becomes Vice Chair. Combined with Cicio's departure in June and Bill Mathias's chronic absence, the board has undergone significant turnover in 2024. Five seats are expiring, and the application process begins November 18 through the City Clerk's Office.
Lake Deacon Townhomes — higher density product near Wilson Lake Parkway: Preliminary plat approval for townhomes near the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor signals densification within Groveland's growth areas. Townhomes are a more attainable product type than single-family detached, reflecting market demand for diverse housing options.
Rainwood Phase 1 advancing near US-27: Final plat for Rainwood Phase 1 between US-27 and Libby No. 3 Road continues filling in the residential growth zone south of US-27. This area between O'Brien Road and Wilson Lake Parkway is becoming a continuous suburban development corridor.
Five board seats expiring — major governance reset coming: Tim Maslow announced five expiring seats, with applications opening November 18. The composition of the 2025 board will significantly influence how Groveland manages its next phase of growth, including the Agrarian Code adoption and ongoing annexation decisions.
Board Member Proctor unavailable January-February 2025: This foreshadows potential quorum challenges in early 2025, especially combined with the seat expirations.

Raw Notes

Chair Keith Keogh resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board during this meeting.
Board Member Zach Decker announced at 5:28 PM he had another commitment to attend.
Board Member Marty Proctor stated he would be unavailable January and February 2025.
Tim Maslow reviewed the board's term expirations — five seats expiring. Application process begins November 18 through City Clerk's Office.
Chair Bob Proper inquired if appointed terms can be adjusted; City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver stated she will address.
Board Member Stephen Shylkofski corrected his contact information, address, and phone number.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.

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