Planning and Zoning Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · February 9, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Planning and Zoning Board
Chairperson Eibi Aizenstat
Board Member Robert Behar
Board Member Alexander Bucelo
Board Member Claudia Miro
Board Member Luis Revuelta
Board Member Venny Torre
Board Member Wayne "Chip" Withers
Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final February 9, 2022
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 commencing at 6 p.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 Planning and Zoning Board has established the ability for the public to provide
comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value) virtually. Accordingly, only
individuals who wishes 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/83788709513). 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 8870 9513. 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/pzb) 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 prior to the Planning & Zoning Board
meeting. Any emails received after the deadline will not be read or and will not be
distributed during the meeting.
The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the
City’s website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast.
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Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final February 9, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 21-3511 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2021.
Attachments: 12 08 2021 Verbatim Minutes
12 08 2021 Public comments received - Item E1 re MF4
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
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Items E-1 and E-2 are related.
E.-1. 21-3417 An Ordinance of the City Commission granting approval of proposed
amendments to the text of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan,
pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statutes)
and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan
Text and Map Amendments;” to provide that the maximum number of floors in
the Comprehensive Plan shall not apply to any Planned Area Development
(PAD) upon City Commission approval, and to allow an additional height bonus
in return for limiting density for qualifying PADs within the Central Business
District (CBD); providing for a severability clause, repealer provision, and
providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 01 12 2022 PZB Staff Report - PAD Stories and Bonus Height w attachments
12 08 2021 - Staff Report - PAD Bonus Height w attachments
E.-2. 21-3418 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City
of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Zoning Districts” Section 2-500
“Planned Area Development,” (PAD) to provide that upon City Commission
approval, the maximum number of stories in any PAD shall not apply; and to
create a “Height Bonus to PAD Minimum Development Standards in the Central
Business District (CBD)” providing additional height with a limit of density for
qualifying properties upon City Commission approval; providing for severability
clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 01 12 2022 PZB Staff Report - PAD Stories and Bonus Height w attachments
12 08 2021 - Staff Report - PAD Bonus Height w attachments
E.-3. 21-3513 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a
text amendment to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code amending
Article 14, "Process", Section 14-200, "Procedures", Section 14-202, "General
Development Review Procedures", Section 14-202.9, "Certificate of Use", to
provide the City Manager or designee with authority to deny, suspend, or revoke
a certificate of use under specific circumstances; providing for severability,
repealer, codification, and an effective date.
Attachments: 01 12 2022 - PZB Staff Report - CU w attachments
E.-4. 21-3266 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, providing for
text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 5,
“Architecture,” Section 5-200, “Mediterranean Standards;” to limit the
Mediterranean Bonus program to Coral Gables Mediterranean Architectural
Style and expand the Board of Architects review process to include an optional
conceptual review; providing for severability, repealer, codification, and for an
effective date. (On 12 08 2021, PZB deferred this item to next meeting.)
Attachments: 11 10 2021 - Staff Report - Med Bonus w attachments
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E.-5. 21-3522 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 14, “Process,” Section 14-103.2, “Membership; Terms; Vacancies;
Removal,” to allow a certain percentage of the Board of Architects members to
not be residents or have their principal place of business in the City of Coral
Gables; providing for severability, repealer codification, and an effective date.
Attachments: 01 12 2022 - PZB Staff Report - BOA w attachments
E.-6. 22-3603 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a
text amendment to Article 14 “Process,” Section 14-214 “Protection of
Landowners’ Rights; Relief from Inordinate Burdens” of the City of Coral Gables
Official Zoning Code to clarify procedures to resolve disputes and provide relief
from the application of the Zoning Code, including the granting of variances;
providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date.
Attachments: 02 09 2022 Staff Report - Dispute Resolution w attachments
Items E-7 and E-8 are related.
E.-7. 22-3620 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting
approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article
14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area
Development” for a multi-family project referred to as “301-341 Madeira” on the
property legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of Revised Plat of Coral
Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira Avenue), Coral
Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
Attachments: 02 09 2022 - Staff Report - 301 Madiera w attachments B thru E
02 09 2022 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
E.-8. 22-3621 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting
Conditional Use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2-400, “District
Overlays,” Section 2-405, “Residential Infill Regulations (RIR),” for a multi-family
project referred to as “301-341 Madeira” located on property zoned Multi-Family
2 (MF2) legally described as Lots 4 thru 24, Block 1 of Revised Plat of Coral
Gables Section K (341, 335, 331, 325, 321, 317, 301 Madeira Avenue), Coral
Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date .
Attachments: 02 09 2022 - Staff Report - 301 Madeira w attachments B thru E
02 09 2022 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
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Items E-9 and E-10 are related.
E.-9. 22-3622 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting
approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) pursuant to Zoning Code Article
14, “Process,” Section 14-206, “General Procedures for Planned Area
Development” for a mixed-use project referred to as “Alexan Crafts” on property
legally described as lots 5 thru 27, Block 28, Coral Gables Crafts Section (340,
330, 322, 314, 310, 300 Catalonia Avenue, 301, 309, 317, 323, 325, 333, 341
Malaga Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 02 09 2022 Staff Report - Alexan Crafts
Attach. A Part 1 PZB Application
Attach. A Part 2 PZB Statement of Use
Attach. A Part 3a BLOCK 28 - BOUNDARY- ALTA SURVEY 20211207
Attach. A Part 3b BLOCK 28 - BOUNDARY SURVEY 20210813
Attach. A Part 4 Architectural Plans
Attach. A Part 5 Landscape Plans
Attach. A Part 6 Historic Significance Determination Letters
Attach. A Part 7 School Concurrency Determination
02 09 2022 Attachment B Traffic Impact Study
02 09 2022 Attachment C Neighborhood Meeting Summary
02 09 2022 Attachment D CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinan
02 09 2022 Attachment E Legal Ad Published
02 09 2022 Attachment F Mailed Notice
02 09 2022 Attachment G Powerpoint - Alexan Crafts
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E.-10. 22-3623 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting approval
for Conditional Use Mixed-Use Site Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2-200
“Mixed Use Districts” for a mixed-use project referred to as “Alexan Crafts” on
property legally described as lots 5 thru 27, Block 28, Coral Gables Crafts
Section (340, 330, 322, 314, 310, 300 Catalonia Avenue, 301, 309, 317, 323,
325, 333, 341 Malaga Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing
for an effective date.
Attachments: 02 09 2022 Staff Report - Alexan Crafts
Attach. A Part 1 PZB Application
Attach. A Part 2 PZB Statement of Use
Attach. A Part 3a BLOCK 28 - BOUNDARY- ALTA SURVEY 20211207
Attach. A Part 3b BLOCK 28 - BOUNDARY SURVEY 20210813
Attach. A Part 4 Architectural Plans
Attach. A Part 5 Landscape Plans
Attach. A Part 6 Historic Significance Determination Letters
Attach. A Part 7 School Concurrency Determination
02 09 2022 Attachment B Traffic Impact Study
02 09 2022 Attachment C Neighborhood Meeting Summary
02 09 2022 Attachment D CAO 2019-029 Story Limitation When Developing Under PAD Ordinan
02 09 2022 Attachment E Legal Ad Published
02 09 2022 Attachment F Mailed Notice
02 09 2022 Attachment G Powerpoint - Alexan Crafts
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
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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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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
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