Planning and Zoning Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · June 6, 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
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its board meeting on Tuesday, June 6,
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 6:09 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Robert Behar - Present
Claudia Miro - Excused
Julio Grabiel - Present
Luis Revuelta - Excused
Venny Torre - Present
Chip Withers - Present
Eibi Aizenstat - Present
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 23-5626 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of April 4, 2023.
Motion to approve minutes made by R. Behar, 2nd by J. Grabiel.
All yeas. Vote: 5-0
Excused: C. Miro and L. Revuelta.
D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
E. PUBLIC HEARING
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NEW BUSINESS
E.-1. 23-5811 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting Remote Parking
(Section 10-109) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14, “Process”, Section
14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for proposed Remote Parking associated with the
commercial project referred to as “93 Miracle Mile” on the property legally described as
Lots 28 through 30, Block 39, “Section L” (87 Coral Way), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
an effective date.
Motion to approve as presented made by R. Behar, 2nd by J. Grabiel.
All yeas. Vote 5-0.
Excused: C. Miro and L. Revuelta.
Legistar Items E-2 and E-3 are related.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-196
E.-2. 23-5812 A Resolution of the City Commission granting Remote Parking (Section 10-109)
Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14, “Process”, Section 14-203, “Conditional
Uses,” for proposed remote parking associated with the mixed -use project referred to as
“The Avenue” hotel and residences on the property legally described as Lots 8 through
11, Block 9, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial Section (351 San Lorenzo Avenue),
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and an effective date. (06 06 23 PZB recommended approval, Vote:
5-0)
Lobbyist: Willy Bermello
Lobbyist: Heriberto Delgado
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
E-2 and E-3 are related.
Motion to approve made by J. Grabiel, 2nd by C. Withers.
All yeas. Vote 5-0
Excused: C. Miro and L. Revuelta.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-197
E.-3. 23-5813 A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights
(TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and
approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a
mixed-use project referred to as “The Avenue” hotel and residences on the property
legally described as Lots 8 through 11, Block 9, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial
Section (351 San Lorenzo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions;
providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. ( 06 06 23 PZB
recommended approval, Vote: 5-0)
Lobbyist: Willy Bermello
Lobbyist: Heriberto Delgado
Lobbyist: Mario Garcia-Serra
E-2 and E-3 are related.
Motion to approve made by J. Grabiel, 2nd by C. Withers.
All yeas. Vote 5-0
Excused: C. Miro and L. Revuelta.
E.-4. 23-5816 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a text
amendment to Article 2 “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-405 “Residential Infill Regulations
Overlay District (RIR)” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code to provide a
maximum building length of three hundred feet for all properties seeking approval
pursuant to the Residential Infill Regulations; providing for severability, repealer,
codification, and an effective date.
Motion to defer with the following comment: want input from City Architect or
BOA board member, made by R. Behar, 2nd by V. Torre.
All yeas. Vote 5-0.
Excused: C. Miro and L. Revuelta.
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
NOTE
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Planning and Zoning Board
Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final June 6, 2023
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its board meeting on Tuesday, June 6,
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 June 6, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 23-5626 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of April 4, 2023.
Attachments: 04 04 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 June 6, 2023
NEW BUSINESS
E.-1. 23-5811 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting Remote
Parking (Section 10-109) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14,
“Process”, Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for proposed Remote Parking
associated with the commercial project referred to as “93 Miracle Mile” on the
property legally described as Lots 28 through 30, Block 39, “Section L” (87
Coral Way), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date.
Attachments: 06 06 23 - Staff Report with attachments - 93 Miracle Mile (87 Coral Way)
06 06 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal Package
Legistar Items E-2 and E-3 are related.
E.-2. 23-5812 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida granting Remote
Parking (Section 10-109) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 14,
“Process”, Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for proposed remote parking
associated with the mixed-use project referred to as “The Avenue” hotel and
residences on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 11, Block 9,
Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial Section (351 San Lorenzo Avenue),
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and an effective date.
Attachments: 06 06 23 - Staff Report -The Avenue w attachments
06 06 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal Package
E.-3. 23-5813 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving receipt
of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14,
“Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver
sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a mixed-use project referred to as
“The Avenue” hotel and residences on the property legally described as Lots 8
through 11, Block 9, Revised Plat of Coral Gables Industrial Section (351 San
Lorenzo Avenue), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date.
Attachments: 06 06 23 - Staff Report -The Avenue w attachments
06 06 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal Package
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E.-4. 23-5816 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for a
text amendment to Article 2 “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-405 “Residential Infill
Regulations Overlay District (RIR)” of the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning
Code to provide a maximum building length of three hundred feet for all
properties seeking approval pursuant to the Residential Infill Regulations;
providing for severability, repealer, codification, and an effective date.
Attachments: 06 06 23 PZB Staff Report - RIR w attachments
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. 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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