Board of Adjustment

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Monday, February 7, 2022 9:00 AM City Hall, Commission Chambers Board of Adjustment Chairperson Javier Salman Vice Chairperson Jorge Arrizurieta Board Member Steven Bourassa Board Member Scott Davidson Board Member Gus Perez Board Member Gema Pinon Board Member Eugene Wolman Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final February 7, 2022 The Board of Adjustment will be holding its regular board meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022 commencing at 9 a.m. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to traditional in-person meetings. Accordingly, any individual wishing to provide sworn testimony shall be present physically in the City Commission Chambers. However, the Board of Adjustment has established the ability for the public to provide comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value) virtually. Accordingly, only individuals who wish to provide public comment in this format, may appear and provide those comments via Zoom. Members of the public may join the meeting in person or via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/83783843261). 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: 837 8384 3261. The public may comment on an agenda item using the City’s E-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: (www.coralgables.com/boardofadjustment) once the meeting’s agenda is published, or by sending an email to planning@coralgables.com. NOTE: The public comment period to send any E-comments and emails shall conclude by the close-of-business the day the Friday prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 2/03/2022 2:51 PM Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final February 7, 2022 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES C.-1. 22-3637 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2021. Attachments: 2021 12 06 Minutes D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA E. PUBLIC HEARING SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Board during the public hearing portion must legibly record their name and address on the sign -in sheet with the item(s) they wish to address at the recording secretary's table. The primary purpose of the sign -in sheet is to record the attendance at the meeting and to assist in the accurate recording of the minutes. 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 2/03/2022 2:51 PM Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final February 7, 2022 E.-1. 22-3633 Case No. VARI-000019-2022 Request: Variance for tenant signage at 2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard 1. Variance to allow tenant signage (street level) to be located at a height of twenty-two (22) feet from established grade where eighteen (18) feet is the maximum height allowed, pursuant to Section 11-104 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. Attachments: 02 07 2022 Staff Report re 2800 Ponce de Leon Attachment A - Applicant's submittal Attachment B - Property Appraiser Summary Report Attachment C - Legal Ad Attachment D - Courtesy Notice E.-2. 22-3635 Case No. VARI-000018-2022 Request: Variance for the property located at 6913 Talavera Street 1. Variance to allow carport enclosure of an existing single -family house, without providing a parking space consisting of a roofed structure i.e., garage, carport, or porte-cochere, pursuant to Section 10-110.B(1) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. 2. Variance to allow an existing legal nonconforming ground area coverage of 38.2% to increase to 40.6% where 35% is the maximum allowed for single-family house, pursuant to Section 2- 101.D.6(a) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. Attachments: 02 027 2022 - Staff Report 6913 Talavera Attachment A - Applicant's submittal package Attachment B - Property Appraiser Summary Report Attachment C - Legal Ad Attachment D - Courtesy Notice D. ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 2/03/2022 2:51 PM Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final February 7, 2022 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 5 Printed on 2/03/2022 2:51 PM