Planning and Zoning Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · November 9, 2016
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Planning and Zoning Board
Chairperson Jeffrey Flanagan
Vice Chairperson Maria A. Menendez
Board Member Robert Behar
Board Member Marshall Bellin
Board Member Julio Grabiel
Board Member Alberto Perez
Board Member Frank Rodriguez
Planning and Zoning Board Agenda November 9, 2016
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 16-5485 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2016.
D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
E. PUBLIC HEARING
SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES
SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Historic Preservation 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
Agenda Items E-1 through E-5 are related.
E.-1. 16-5561 Coral Gables Mediterranean Architecture Design - proposed Zoning Code Section 5-605
update.
E.-2. 16-5487 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element,
Policy FLU-1.1.3, “Table FLU-4. Mixed-Use Land Use,” pursuant to expedited State
review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 3,
“Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;”
amending the “MXOD, Mixed-Use Overlay Districts” Land Use Classification to provide
that a Mixed-Use Overlay District may be permitted as an overlay in the Multi -Family
Medium Density and the Multi-Family High Density Land Uses; providing for severability,
repealer and an effective date. (LPA review)
E.-3. 16-5488 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14,
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“Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, to create the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Mixed Use District” for portions of the Douglas Section, Section K, and Section L, Coral
Gables, Florida; providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. ( Legal
description on file with the City)
E.-4. 16-5489 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 Article 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD)” to allow an MXD Overlay
District to be assigned in an Multi-Family 2 Zoning District under certain conditions, and
to include provisions for the “North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Mixed Use District” to
modify and supplement the existing Commercial and Multi -Family 2 standards and
criteria to allow appropriate redevelopment that promotes walkability, enhances Ponce
de Leon Boulevard, and provides a transition to the North Ponce Neighborhood
Conservation District; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause,
codification, and providing for an effective date.
E.-5. 16-5496 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 Article 3,
“Development Review,” Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights” to modify criteria for
sending sites north of Navarre Avenue, and to allow for Commercial zoned properties with
the “North Ponce Mixed Use District” overlay to be receiving sites subject to certain
criteria; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, codification,
and providing for an effective date.
Agenda Items E-6 through E-8 are related.
E.-6. 16-5491 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element,
Policy FLU-1.1.3, “Table FLU-1. Residential Land Uses,” pursuant to expedited State
review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes) and Zoning Code Article 3,
“Development Review,” Division 15, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;”
amending the “Multi-Family Medium Density” Land Use Classification to provide that a
maximum density of 60 units/acre, or 75 units/acre with architectural incentives per the
Zoning Code, shall be permitted for development within designated Residential Infill
Districts; providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. (LPA review)
E.-7. 16-5492 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting an amendment
to the Zoning Map pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14,
“Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments”, to create the “East Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Residential Infill District” for portions of the Douglas Section, Coral Gables, Florida;
providing for severability, repealer and an effective date. (Legal description on file with the
City)
E.-8. 16-5493 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 Article 4,
“Zoning Districts,” adding Section 4-208, “East Ponce de Leon Boulevard Residential Infill
District” to modify and supplement the existing Multi-Family 2 standards and criteria to
allow appropriate redevelopment that promotes walkability, enhances East Ponce de
Leon Boulevard, and provides a visual connection between the Douglas Entrance and
Ponce de Leon Boulevard; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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E.-9. 16-5494 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text
amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 4,
“Zoning Districts,” Division 3, “Nonresidential Districts,” Section 4-302, “Commercial
District;” and, Article 5, “Development Standards,” Division 1, “Accessory Uses,” Section
5-115, “Drive-throughs, walk-up windows, and automated teller machines (ATM)” requiring
conditional use review for drive through facilities; providing for repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
E.-10. 16-5495 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text
amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 3,
“Development Review,” Division 10, “Transfer of Development Rights;” modifying the
provisions for transfer development rights; providing for repealer provision, severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
F. Discussion Items
F.-1. 16-5561 Coral Gables Mediterranean Architecture Design - proposed Zoning Code Section 5-605
update.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Ramon Trias
Director of Planning and Zoning
Next Meeting: December 14, 2016
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