City Commission
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · October 22, 2015
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 22, 2015
9:00 AM
SPECIAL MEETING
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Jim Cason
Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Craig E. Leen, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Meeting Minutes October 22, 2015
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Mayor Cason, Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Lago, Vice Mayor
Quesada and Commissioner Slesnick
A. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-36 (As Amended)
A.-1. 15-4358 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to
Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and
Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida
Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for
the property legally described as a Portion of Tract A, Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South
Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing a repealer
provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB made no
recommendation; Vote: 3-3)
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Attachments: Exhibit B_Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment.pdf
Exhibit C_Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment.pdf
Exhibit D_Draft Ordinance - Planned Area Development.pdf
Exhibit E_Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan.pdf
Exhibit F_Proffer of Restrictive Covenant Limiting Height.pdf
Exhibit G_08.12.15 Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report with Attachments.pdf
Exhibit H_07 29 15 Excerpt of PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments.pdf
Exhibit I_08 12 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments.pdf
Exhibit J_09 16 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments.pdf
Exhibit K_Public Comments received from 09.16.15 - 10.14.15.pdf
Exhibit L_City Commission PowerPoint presentation.pdf
Exhibit M_10.22.15 Paseo de la Riviera 11x17 Application Submittal_reduced.pdf
Exhibit N_Applicant's Powerpoint Booklet.pdf
Exhibit O_Applicant's Traffic Powerpoint Booklet.pdf
Exhibit P_Applicant's Maps Booklet.pdf
Exhibit A_Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015.pdf
Cover Memo
12 08 15 Exhibit B - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit C - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit D - Paseo de la Riviera PAD Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit E - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution
12 08 15 Exhibit F - 10.22.15 City Commission Meeting Minutes
12 08 15 Exhibit G - Letters received 10.21.15 through 12.2.15
12 08 15 Exhibit H - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal - Paseo de la Riviera 11.18.15
12 08 15 Exhibit I - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal Additional Information and Diagrams
12 08 15 CC Cover Memo re Paseo de la Riviera 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit A - Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015
Comments in Support of Paseo de la Riviera
RNA Paseo Report
Riviera Neighborhood Association - Presentation.pdf
12 11 15 Attachment A - Public Comment
12 11 15 Attachment B - Applicant's Proposed Alternatives_reduced
12 11 15 Attachment C - Parking Study
12 11 15 Attachment D - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Readin
12 11 15 Attachment E - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Read
12 11 15 Attachment F - Paseo de la Riviera Planned Area Development Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 11 15 Attachment G - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution_modified conditions
12 11 15 Attachment H - Paseo de la Riviera Powerpoint 12.11.15
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended. The
motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas : 4- Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Lago, Vice Mayor Quesada and
Mayor Cason
Nays : 1- Commissioner Slesnick
City Clerk Item No. 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 2015-37 (As Amended)
A.-2. 15-4359 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Appendix A,
“Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-83, “Riviera Section Part 8,” by removing
provisions restricting FAR, height and setbacks for the property legally described as Tract
A, Riviera Section Part 8; including required conditions; providing a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB made no recommendation;
Vote: 3-3)
Attachments: Exhibit A_Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015.pdf
Exhibit B_Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment.pdf
Exhibit C_Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment.pdf
Exhibit D_Draft Ordinance - Planned Area Development.pdf
Exhibit E_Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan.pdf
Exhibit F_Proffer of Restrictive Covenant Limiting Height.pdf
Exhibit G_08.12.15 Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report with Attachments.pdf
Exhibit H_07 29 15 Excerpt of PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments.pdf
Exhibit I_08 12 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments.pdf
Exhibit J_09 16 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments.pdf
Exhibit K_Public Comments received from 09.16.15 - 10.14.15.pdf
Exhibit L_City Commission PowerPoint presentation.pdf
Exhibit M_10.22.15 Paseo de la Riviera 11x17 Application Submittal_reduced.pdf
Exhibit N_Applicant's Powerpoint Booklet.pdf
Exhibit O_Applicant's Traffic Powerpoint Booklet.pdf
Exhibit P_Applicant's Maps Booklet.pdf
Cover Memo
12 08 15 Exhibit A - Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015
12 08 15 Exhibit B - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit C - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit D - Paseo de la Riviera PAD Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit E - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution
12 08 15 Exhibit F - 10.22.15 City Commission Meeting Minutes
12 08 15 Exhibit G - Letters received 10.21.15 through 12.2.15
12 08 15 Exhibit H - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal - Paseo de la Riviera 11.18.15
12 08 15 Exhibit I - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal Additional Information and Diagrams
12 08 15 CC Cover Memo re Paseo de la Riviera 2nd Reading
Comments in Support of Paseo de la Riviera
RNA Paseo Report
Riviera Neighborhood Association - Presentation.pdf
12 11 15 Attachment A - Public Comment
12 11 15 Attachment B - Applicant's Proposed Alternatives_reduced
12 11 15 Attachment C - Parking Study
12 11 15 Attachment D - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Readin
12 11 15 Attachment E - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Read
12 11 15 Attachment F - Paseo de la Riviera Planned Area Development Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 11 15 Attachment G - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution_modified conditions
12 11 15 Attachment H - Paseo de la Riviera Powerpoint 12.11.15
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Lago,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended. The
motion passed by the following vote.
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Yeas : 4- Commissioner Lago, Vice Mayor Quesada, Commissioner Keon and
Mayor Cason
Nays : 1- Commissioner Slesnick
City Clerk Item No. 2
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ORDINANCE NO. 2015-38 (As Amended)
A.-3. 15-4360 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a
Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD),” for the proposed project referred
to as “Paseo de la Riviera” on the property legally described as a Portion of Tract A,
Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including
required conditions; providing a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an
effective date. (PZB recommended approval with various conditions; Vote: 4-2)
Attachments: Exhibit A_Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015
Exhibit B_Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit C_Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment
Exhibit D_Draft Ordinance - Planned Area Development
Exhibit E_Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan
Exhibit F_Proffer of Restrictive Covenant Limiting Height
Exhibit G_08.12.15 Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report with Attachments
Exhibit H_07 29 15 Excerpt of PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Exhibit I_08 12 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Exhibit J_09 16 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Exhibit K_Public Comments received from 09.16.15 - 10.14.15
Exhibit L_City Commission PowerPoint presentation
Exhibit M_10.22.15 Paseo de la Riviera 11x17 Application Submittal_reduced
Exhibit N_Applicant's Powerpoint Booklet
Exhibit O_Applicant's Traffic Powerpoint Booklet
Exhibit P_Applicant's Maps Booklet
Cover Memo
12 08 15 Exhibit A - Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015
12 08 15 Exhibit B - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit C - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit D - Paseo de la Riviera PAD Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit E - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution
12 08 15 Exhibit F - 10.22.15 City Commission Meeting Minutes
12 08 15 Exhibit G - Letters received 10.21.15 through 12.2.15
12 08 15 Exhibit H - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal - Paseo de la Riviera 11.18.15
12 08 15 Exhibit I - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal Additional Information and Diagrams
12 08 15 CC Cover Memo re Paseo de la Riviera 2nd Reading
Comments in Support of Paseo de la Riviera
RNA Paseo Report
Riviera Neighborhood Association - Presentation.pdf
12 11 15 Attachment A - Public Comment
12 11 15 Attachment B - Applicant's Proposed Alternatives_reduced
12 11 15 Attachment C - Parking Study
12 11 15 Attachment D - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Readin
12 11 15 Attachment E - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Read
12 11 15 Attachment F - Paseo de la Riviera Planned Area Development Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 11 15 Attachment G - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution_modified conditions
12 11 15 Attachment H - Paseo de la Riviera Powerpoint 12.11.15
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Quesada, seconded by Commissioner Keon,
that this matter be approved as an Ordinance on First Reading as Amended. The
motion passed by the following vote.
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Yeas : 4- Vice Mayor Quesada, Commissioner Keon, Commissioner Lago and
Mayor Cason
Nays : 1- Commissioner Slesnick
City Clerk Item No. 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-316
A.-4. 15-4361 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting Mixed -Use Site
Plan Review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Division 2, “Overlay and
Special Purpose Districts,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD),” for the proposed
project referred to as the “Paseo de la Riviera” on the property legally described as a
Portion of Tract A, Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables,
Florida; including required conditions; providing a repealer provision, severability clause,
and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval with various conditions;
Vote: 4-2)
Attachments: Exhibit A_Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015
Exhibit B_Draft Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Exhibit C_Draft Ordinance - Zoning Code Text Amendment
Exhibit D_Draft Ordinance - Planned Area Development
Exhibit E_Draft Resolution - Mixed-Use Site Plan
Exhibit F_Proffer of Restrictive Covenant Limiting Height
Exhibit G_08.12.15 Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report with Attachments
Exhibit H_07 29 15 Excerpt of PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Exhibit I_08 12 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Exhibit J_09 16 15 PZB Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Exhibit K_Public Comments received from 09.16.15 - 10.14.15
Exhibit L_City Commission PowerPoint presentation
Exhibit M_10.22.15 Paseo de la Riviera 11x17 Application Submittal_reduced
Exhibit N_Applicant's Powerpoint Booklet
Exhibit O_Applicant's Traffic Powerpoint Booklet
Exhibit P_Applicant's Maps Booklet
Cover Memo
12 08 15 Exhibit A - Staff Recommended Conditions Memorandum 10.15.2015
12 08 15 Exhibit B - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit C - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit D - Paseo de la Riviera PAD Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 08 15 Exhibit E - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution
12 08 15 Exhibit F - 10.22.15 City Commission Meeting Minutes
12 08 15 Exhibit G - Letters received 10.21.15 through 12.2.15
12 08 15 Exhibit H - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal - Paseo de la Riviera 11.18.15
12 08 15 Exhibit I - Applicant's 11x17 Submittal Additional Information and Diagrams
12 08 15 CC Cover Memo re Paseo de la Riviera 2nd Reading
Comments in Support of Paseo de la Riviera
RNA Paseo Report
Riviera Neighborhood Association - Presentation.pdf
12 11 15 Attachment A - Public Comment
12 11 15 Attachment B - Applicant's Proposed Alternatives_reduced
12 11 15 Attachment C - Parking Study
12 11 15 Attachment D - Paseo de la Riviera Comp Plan Map Amendment Ordinance 2nd Readin
12 11 15 Attachment E - Paseo de la Riviera Zoning Code Text Amendment Ordinance 2nd Read
12 11 15 Attachment F - Paseo de la Riviera Planned Area Development Ordinance 2nd Reading
12 11 15 Attachment G - Paseo de la Riviera MXD site plan resolution_modified conditions
12 11 15 Attachment H - Paseo de la Riviera Powerpoint 12.11.15
This Resolution was Discussed and Continued
City Clerk Item No. 4
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[Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for this meeting is available for public
inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar].
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ADJOURNMENT
[Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Special Meeting
Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 4:58
p.m. on October 22, 2015.]
JIM CASON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Thursday, October 22, 2015
9:00 AM
SPECIAL MEETING
City Hall, Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Jim Cason
Vice Mayor Frank C. Quesada
Commissioner Patricia Keon
Commissioner Vince Lago
Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick
Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark, City Manager
Craig E. Leen, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
City Commission Agenda October 22, 2015
Anyone who wishes to address the City Commission on an item to be considered for
public hearing must fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk. Speaker
Cards can be obtained on the credenza located outside the Office of the Mayor, during
the day of the City Commission Meeting.
A. PUBLIC HEARING
A.-1. 15-4358 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive
Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review,” Division 15,
“Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment
procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to
“Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for the property legally described as a Portion of Tract
A, Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida; including
required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability
clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB made no recommendation; Vote: 3-3)
A.-2. 15-4359 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text
amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, by amending Appendix
A, “Site Specific Zoning Regulations,” Section A-83, “Riviera Section Part 8,” by
removing provisions restricting FAR, height and setbacks for the property legally
described as Tract A, Riviera Section Part 8; including required conditions; providing for
a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification, and providing for
an effective date. (PZB made no recommendation; Vote: 3-3)
A.-3. 15-4360 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting review of a
Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development
Review,” Division 5, “Planned Area Development (PAD),” for the proposed project
referred to as “Paseo de la Riviera” on the property legally described as a Portion of
Tract A, Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South Dixie Highway), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (PZB recommended approval
with various conditions; Vote: 4-2)
A.-4. 15-4361 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting Mixed -Use
Site Plan Review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Division 2,
“Overlay and Special Purpose Districts,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD),” for
the proposed project referred to as the “Paseo de la Riviera” on the property legally
described as a Portion of Tract A, Riviera Section Part 8 (1350 South Dixie Highway),
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( PZB
recommended approval with various conditions; Vote: 4-2)
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
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Walter J. Foeman
City Clerk
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