2022-09-15 Agenda��� °F oKFF`y CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
s BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
55 SE 3RD AVENUE, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974
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OFFICIAL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Mission Statement: The mission of the City of Okeechobee is to provide accommodating services that
enhance the quality of life for our citizens and businesses in a fiscally sound manner.
Vision Statement: The City of Okeechobee will maintain a vibrant and prosperous community built on our
heritage, history, unique character, and small-town atmosphere.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
B. Motion to adopt agenda.
C. Public participation for any items not on the agenda requires Comment Card. Citizen
comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Chair.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the May 19, 2022, Board of Adjustment
Regular Meeting minutes.
V. OPEN QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING
A. Special Exception Petition No. 22-002-SE requests to allow an Alcohol and Drug
Rehabilitation Center in a Light Commercial Zoning District, (Ref. Code Sec. 90-253(21)),
located at 201 through 205 NE 6th Street. The proposed use is to expand the existing
alcohol/drug rehabilitation center located directly North of the property - City Planning
Consultant (Exhibit 1).
1. Administer of Oath. Anyone intending to offer testimony on this Petition will be
required to take an oath, respond, and give your full name and address.
2. Review Planning Staff Report -recommending approval.
3. Hear from Designee/Agent - Mr. Steven L. Dobbs on behalf of Property Owner, 608
Okeechobee, LLC.
4. Public comments or questions from those in attendance or submitted to the Board
Secretary.
5. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Comunications' by the Board.
6. Consider a motion to approve or deny Petition with/without special conditions.
CLOSE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING
VI. ADJOURN MEETING
'Per Resolution No. 1997-05 Officials must disclose any communication received including the identity of the person,
group, or entity; written communication may be read if not received by all Board Members; disclose any site visits made;
disclose any expert opinions received; disclose any investigations made; disclosures must be made prior to the vote
taken. Persons who have opinions contrary to those expressed in the ex-parte communication are given a reasonable
opportunity to refute or respond.
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or items to the Board of Adjustment in support
or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Board
Secretary for the City's records. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Board of Adjustment
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made
and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact the General Services Office in person or call 863-763-9824, Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later
than four business days prior to proceeding.
September 15, 2022, Board of Adjustment
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