Planning and Zoning Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 13, 2017
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Planning and Zoning Board
Chairperson Eibi Aizenstat
Vice Chairperson Maria A. Menendez
Board Member Jolie Balido-Hart
Board Member Robert Behar
Board Member Marshall Bellin
Board Member Julio Grabiel
Board Member Maria Velez
Planning and Zoning Board Agenda September 13, 2017
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 17-6515 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2017.
D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
D.-1. 17-6507 Presentation by Miriam Ramons, City of Coral Gables Deputy City Attorney, regarding
voting conflicts.
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
E.-1. 17-6508 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving the Final Plat
entitled “Biltmore Parc Homes” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, Division 9,
“Platting/Subdivision”, being a re-plat of an approximately 0.93 acre property into fifteen
(15) platted lots for fifteen (15) residential townhouses on property assigned Multi -Family
Special Area District (MFSA) zoning, on the property legally described as Lots 1, 2, and
18-23, Block 11, Biltmore Section (760 Valencia Avenue, 2605, 2611, 2615 Anderson
Road, 731, 735, 743 Almeria Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for an effective
date. (10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
(Items E.-2., E.-3. and E.-4. are related.)
E.-2. 17-6509 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
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Statutes), from “Residential Multi-Family Medium Density” to “Commercial Mid-Rise
Intensity” for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LPA Review )
(10 11 17 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-0)
E.-3. 17-6510 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida requesting a change of
zoning pursuant to Zoning Code Article 3, “Development Review”, Division 14, “Zoning
Code Text and Map Amendments”, from Multi-Family 2 District (MF2) to Commercial
District (C) for the property legally described as Lots 17 thru 24, Block 203, Coral Gables
Riviera Section 14 (1515 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 10 11 17 PZB
recommended approval, Vote 5-0).
E.-4. 17-6511 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 mixed use
project referred to as “Venera” on the property legally described as Lots 11 thru 25, Block
203, Coral Gables Riviera Section 14 (1500 Venera Avenue, 1515 San Remo Avenue, and
1537 San Remo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for an effective date. (03 14 18 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0; 1 recused)
E.-5. 17-6512 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 5,
“Development Standards,” Section 5-1409, “Amount of Required Parking,” to establish
provisions for electric vehicle charging stations; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. ( 11.08.17 PZB
recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lago)
E.-6. 17-6513 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,
“Development Standards,” Section 4-201, “Mixed Use District (MXD);” Article 5,
“Development Standards,” Section 5-604, “Coral Gables Mediterranean Style Design
Standards,” and “Parking, Loading, and Driveway Standards,” Section 5-1409, “Amount of
Required Parking” to increase the requirements for bicycle parking; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date .
(11.08.17 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0)
E.-7. 17-6514 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);” Article 5, “Development
Standards,” Section 5-604, “Coral Gables Mediterranean Style Design Standards,” and
Section 5-1105, “Landscape Requirements;” and Article 8, “Definitions,” to clarify what
constitutes open space; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability
clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE
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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 .
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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.
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meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email:
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least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral
Gables TV Channel 77.
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