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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 04, 2025
CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kok Wan Mah called the Thursday, December 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning
Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting to Order at posted 5:30 p.m., in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708.)
Roll Call:
Chairperson Kok Wan Mah, present
Vice-Chairperson Michael Ferrante, present
Board Member Louie Hilal, present
Board Member Rachel Hood, present
Board Member David Mahnken, present
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present
Also present:
Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairperson Mah asked if there were any changes to the agenda and, hearing none, the
agenda was adopted.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Mah opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairperson Mah closed Public Input
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2025
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CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Thursday, November 6, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board/Local
Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I WILL MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINTUES FROM NOVEMBER 6TH AGENDA ITEM 300.”
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HILAL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Ordinance 2025-17: Reasonable Accommodation from the City's Land Development
Regulations and Certified Recovery Residences
Ms. Rolle reviewed the proposed Ordinance to the Board and opened the fioor for questions
from the Board. Clariflcation was asked for the deflnition of a "certifled recovery resident". City
Attorney Eick clarifled the change was required by an adopted Legislative bill and deflned a
"certifled recovery resident" as a "silver home" or drug and alcohol rehabilitation homes. City
Attorney Eick reviewed the purpose, process, and requirements related to the certifled homes
as set out in the Ordinance. City Attorney Eick additionally relayed the accommodations do
not stay with the property; they are provided for the person or entity that requested it as well
as the process for approval being through Community Development and appeal to the City
Manager is necessary.
Concerns about the possible loopholes and questions regarding allowing accommodation in
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were asked. Attorney Eick relayed that the residents would
need to also seek accommodation with the HOA as well as the city. HOAs should abide by the
Fair Housing Laws as well. The residents have to be certifled and must have policies in place
such as a Good Neighbors policy, relapse policy, and an eviction policy. Additional discussion
ensued on if the accommodation would apply to only current buildings and if accessory
dwelling units (ADUs) could be used. Attorney Eick responded in kind that it is unlikely for
ADUs to be used for the accommodation.
Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 400.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 400.
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ORDINANCE 2025-17: REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION FROM THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND
CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY
VICE-CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.