Planning and Zoning Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · March 8, 2023
Minutes
City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
Chairperson Eibi Aizenstat
Board Member Robert Behar
Board Member Julio Grabiel
Board Member Claudia Miro
Board Member Luis Revuelta
Board Member Venny Torre
Board Member Wayne "Chip" Withers
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 commencing at 6 p.m.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to
traditional in-person meetings. However, the Planning and Zoning Board has
established the ability for the public to virtually provide sworn testimony or public
comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value). Any individual who wishes to
provide sworn testimony virtually must have their video on and must be sworn in.
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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A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Board Member Behar,Board Member Withers,Chairperson Aizenstat and
Board Member Grabiel
Excused: 3 - Board Member Torre,Board Member Revuelta and Board Member Miro
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 23-5361 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of February 8, 2023.
A motion was made by Board Member Behar, seconded by Board Member
Grabiel, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Behar,Board Member Withers,Chairperson Aizenstat and
Board Member Grabiel
Excused: 3- Board Member Torre,Board Member Revuelta and Board Member Miro
D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
E. PUBLIC HEARING
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E.-1. 23-5362 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for a Text Amendment to the City of
Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 10, “Parking and Access,”
Section 10- 110, “Amount of Required Parking,” adding parking exemption for newly
enclosed roof deck on existing office buildings built as of February 9, 2021, and providing
for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date .
(03 08 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote 4-0)
(Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
A motion was made by Board Member Behar, seconded by Board Member
Grabiel, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 4- Board Member Withers,Chairperson Aizenstat,Board Member Behar and
Board Member Grabiel
Excused: 3- Board Member Torre,Board Member Revuelta and Board Member Miro
DISCUSSION
New date for April's Planning and Zoning Board meeting - April 4th, 17th or 20th.
PZB new meeting date of April 4th
F. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
NOTE
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Planning and Zoning Board
Chairperson Eibi Aizenstat
Board Member Robert Behar
Board Member Julio Grabiel
Board Member Claudia Miro
Board Member Luis Revuelta
Board Member Venny Torre
Board Member Wayne "Chip" Withers
Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final March 8, 2023
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 commencing at 6 p.m.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to
traditional in-person meetings. However, the Planning and Zoning Board has
established the ability for the public to virtually provide sworn testimony or public
comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value). Any individual who wishes to
provide sworn testimony virtually must have their video on and must be sworn in.
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 March 8, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 23-5361 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of February 8, 2023.
Attachments: 02 08 23 PZB 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
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Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final March 8, 2023
E.-1. 23-5362 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 10, “Parking,” Section 10-110, “Amount of Required Parking” adding
parking exemption for newly enclosed roof deck on existing office buildings,
providing for severability, repealer codification, and an effective date.
Attachments: 03 08 23 PZB Staff Report - Rooftop Office Parking w attachments
DISCUSSION
New date for April's Planning and Zoning Board meeting - April 4th, 17th or 20th.
F. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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