Board of Adjustment

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Monday, April 5, 2021 9:00 AM Public Participation Via Zoom/Hybrid City Hall, Commission Chambers 405 Biltmore Way Board of Adjustment Chairperson Maria D. Garcia Vice Chairperson Jorge Otero Board Member Kathleen Kauffman Board Member Gema Pinon Board Member Javier Salman Board Member Mike Sotelo Board Member John M. Thomson Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final April 5, 2021 The Board of Adjustment will be holding its regular board meeting on Monday, April 5, 2021 using a Hybrid Format, commencing at 9 a.m. Only the Board Members and City Staff will be physically present in the Commission Chambers at Coral Gables City Hall. All interested persons may be heard via the Zoom platform used by the Development Services for live remote comments. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/91726422661). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 917 2642 2661. The public may comment on an item on the agenda by sending an email to planning@coralgables.com prior to the meeting. NOTE: BOARD MEMBERS WILL NEED TO WEAR MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 3/30/2021 9:43 AM Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final April 5, 2021 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES C.-1. 21-2125 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2021. Attachments: 2021 02 01 Verbatim Meeting Minutes D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA E. NEW BUSINESS E.-1. 21-2016 Rules of Procedures Discussion of Adoption of Rules and Procedures for virtual or hybrid meetings of the Board of Adjustment. Attachments: Update Rules-of-Procedures-for-Hybrid-Meetings-Feb-11-EK BOA hybrid meetings - Rules of Procedure F. PUBLIC HEARING SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES PROCEDURE: The following format shall be used; however, the Chairperson in special circumstances may impose variations. • Identification of item by Chairperson • Disclosure statement by Board members • Presentation by Staff • Applicant or Agent presentation • Public comment-support/opposition • Public comment closes - Board discussion • Motion, discussion and second of motion • Board's final comments • Vote City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 3/30/2021 9:43 AM Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final April 5, 2021 F.-1. 21-1994 BA-21-01-5875 Request: Variance for the property located at 9501 Journeys Ends Lane Variance to allow a wood dock for a single-family residence to extend into the waterway thirty-five feet and six inches (35’-6”) from the property line vs. no docks shall be constructed over or in any canal, waterway, lake or bay more than five (5) feet outward from the bank or seawall, whichever is most restrictive, pursuant to Article 3, “Uses”, Section 3-702.A [formerly Section 5-802.A] of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. Attachments: 04 05 2021 Memo 9501 Journeys End Ln 04 05 2021 Attachment A 04 05 2021 Attachment B 02 01 2021-Staff Report re 9501 Journeys End Ln 02 01 21 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal 02 01 21 Attachment B - 02 01 2021 Legal Ad 02 01 21 Attachment C - 02.01.21 Courtesy notice mailed to all property owners 02 01 21 Attachment D - Presentation_9501 Journeys End Ln G. DISCUSSION ITEMS H. ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Board, shall be barred from further audience before the Board by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Board is granted by the majority vote of the Board Members present. Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited . Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person, who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, as amended, must register with the City Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before City Staff, Boards, Committees or City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by a Board, Committee or City Commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). Any meeting may be opened and continued and, under certain circumstances, additional legal notice will not be provided. Any person requiring special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600, at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral Gables TV Channel 77. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 3/30/2021 9:43 AM Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final April 5, 2021 City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 3/30/2021 9:43 AM