Planning and Zoning Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · September 21, 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
Vice Chairperson Robert Behar
Board Member Julio Grabiel
Board Member Sue Kawalerski
Board Member Felix Pardo
Board Member Javier Salman
Board Member Wayne "Chip" Withers
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on
Thursday, September 21, 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
Julio Grabiel arrived late - 6:13 p.m.
Present: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member
Salman and Board Member Withers
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 23-6247 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes July 12, 2023.
Julio Grabiel arrived at 6:13 p.m.
Yeas: 6 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman and Board
Member Withers
Absent: 1 - Board Member Grabiel
D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
E. PUBLIC HEARING
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NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEMS E-1 THRU E-4 ARE RELATED - 33 ALHAMBRA
E.-1. 23-5974 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the Future Land
Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map
Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes),
from “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” to “Mixed-Use” for all of Block 15, Coral Gables
Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano
Street), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. (LPA review) (07 12 23 PZB meeting - deferred by
Applicant)
Agenda Items E-1 thru E- 4 are related. Robert Behar recused himself.
Moiton to defer made by S. Kawalerski, 2nd by F. Pardo.
Yeas: 4 - Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman
and Board Member Withers
Nays: 2 - Chairperson Aizenstat and Board Member Grabiel
Abstentions: 1 - Vice Chairperson Behar
E.-2. 23-5975 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida making zoning district
boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212,
“Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” from Mixed-Use 2 (MX2) District to
Mixed-Use 2.5 (MX2.5) District for all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42
Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street); providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07 12 23 PZB
meeting - deferred by Applicant)
Agenda Items E-1 thru E- 4 are related. Robert Behar recused himself.
Moiton to defer made by S. Kawalerski, 2nd by F. Pardo.
Yeas: 4 - Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman
and Board Member Withers
Nays: 2 - Chairperson Aizenstat and Board Member Grabiel
Abstentions: 1 - Vice Chairperson Behar
E.-3. 23-5976 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 proposed mixed -use
project referred to as “33 Alhambra” on the property legally described as all of Block 15,
“Coral Gables Section L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and
2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07 12 23 PZB
meeting - deferred by Applicant)
Agenda Items E-1 thru E- 4 are related. Robert Behar recused himself.
Moiton to defer made by S. Kawalerski, 2nd by F. Pardo.
Yeas: 4 - Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman
and Board Member Withers
Nays: 2 - Chairperson Aizenstat and Board Member Grabiel
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Abstentions: 1 - Vice Chairperson Behar
E.-4. 23-5977 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving Mixed -Use Site
Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section
14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “33
Alhambra” on the property legally described as all of Block 15, “Coral Gables Section L”
(20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street),
Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07 12 23 PZB meeting - deferred
by Applicant)
Agenda Items E-1 thru E- 4 are related. Robert Behar recused himself.
Moiton to defer made by S. Kawalerski, 2nd by F. Pardo.
Yeas: 4 - Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman
and Board Member Withers
Nays: 2 - Chairperson Aizenstat and Board Member Grabiel
Abstentions: 1 - Vice Chairperson Behar
E.-5. 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. (06 06 23 and 07 12 23 deferred by PZB)
Motion to defer made by R. Behar, 2nd by S. Kawalerski.
Yeas: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member
Salman and Board Member Withers
E.-6. 23-6276 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral
Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 3, “Uses,” Section 3-315, “Restaurant,
open air dining at ground level and other location,” to provide a minimum clear distance
for outdoor seating within any arcade or loggia, providing for repealer provision,
severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
1st Motion to Defer was made by Felix Pardo and 2nd by S. Kawalerski. Motion
failed: 4-3
2nd Motion to Approve as presented was made by R. Behar and 2nd by J.
Grabiel. Motion passed: 6-1.
Yeas: 6 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Salman and Board
Member Withers
Nays: 1 - Board Member Pardo
AGENDA ITEMS E-7 THRU E-9 ARE RELATED - 4241 AURORA
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E.-7. 23-6277 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 a mixed -use
project referred to as “4241 Aurora” on the property legally described as Lots 12 through
22, Block 6, Coral Gables Industrial Section (4241 Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
an effective date.
Agenda Items E-7 thru E- 9 are related.
Moiton to approve with conditions made by R. Behar, 2nd by F. Pardo.
Yeas: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member
Salman and Board Member Withers
E.-8. 23-6278 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 “4241 Aurora” on the property
legally described as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6, Coral Gables Industrial Section (4241
Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and an effective date.
Agenda Items E-7 thru E- 9 are related.
Yeas: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member
Salman and Board Member Withers
E.-9. 23-6279 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving Mixed -Use Site
Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section
14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed mixed-use project referred to as “4241 Aurora”
on the property legally described as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6, Coral Gables Industrial
Section (4241 Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing
for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date.
Agenda Items E-7 thru E- 9 are related.
Moiton to approve with conditions made by R. Behar, 2nd by J. Grabiel.
Yeas: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member
Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member
Salman and Board Member Withers
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
NOTE
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City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda - Final
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Planning and Zoning Board
Chairperson Eibi Aizenstat
Vice Chairperson Robert Behar
Board Member Julio Grabiel
Board Member Sue Kawalerski
Board Member Felix Pardo
Board Member Javier Salman
Board Member Wayne "Chip" Withers
Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final September 21, 2023
The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on
Thursday, September 21, 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 September 21, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C.-1. 23-6247 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes July 12, 2023.
Attachments: 07 12 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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NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEMS E-1 THRU E-4 ARE RELATED - 33 ALHAMBRA
E.-1. 23-5974 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida amending the
Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant
to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan
Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss.
163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Mid-Rise Intensity” to
“Mixed-Use” for all of Block 15, Coral Gables Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre
Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables,
Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for
an effective date. (LPA review) ( 07 12 23 PZB meeting - deferred by Applicant)
Attachments: 09 21 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report with Attachments B and C
09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
07 12 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report w Attachments B and C
07 12 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
E.-2. 23-5975 An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida making zoning
district boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,”
Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” from Mixed-Use 2
(MX2) District to Mixed-Use 2.5 (MX2.5) District for all of Block 15, Coral Gables
Section “L” (20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and
2001 Galiano Street); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and
providing for an effective date. ( 07 12 23 PZB meeting - deferred by Applicant)
Attachments: 09 21 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report with Attachments B and C
09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
07 12 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report w Attachments B and C
07 12 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
E.-3. 23-5976 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 proposed mixed-use project referred to as “33 Alhambra”
on the property legally described as all of Block 15, “Coral Gables Section L”
(20 and 42 Navarre Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano
Street), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a
repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07
12 23 PZB meeting - deferred by Applicant)
Attachments: 09 21 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report with Attachments B and C
09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
07 12 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report w Attachments B and C
07 12 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
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E.-4. 23-5977 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving
Mixed-Use Site Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed
Mixed-Use project referred to as “33 Alhambra” on the property legally
described as all of Block 15, “Coral Gables Section L” (20 and 42 Navarre
Avenue, 33, 43 and 47 Alhambra Circle and 2001 Galiano Street), Coral Gables,
Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision,
severability clause, and providing for an effective date. ( 07 12 23 PZB meeting -
deferred by Applicant)
Attachments: 09 21 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report with Attachments B and C
09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
07 12 23 - 33 Alhambra - PZB Staff Report w Attachments B and C
07 12 23 Attachment A - Applicant Submittal
E.-5. 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. (06 06 23
and 07 12 23 deferred by PZB)
Attachments: 06 06 23 PZB Staff Report - RIR w attachments
E.-6. 23-6276 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City
of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 3, “Uses,” Section
3-315, “Restaurant, open air dining at ground level and other location,” to
provide a minimum clear distance for outdoor seating within any arcade or
loggia, providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and
providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 09 21 23 PZB Staff Report - Outdoor Seating Arcade with attachments
AGENDA ITEMS E-7 THRU E-9 ARE RELATED - 4241 AURORA
E.-7. 23-6277 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 a mixed-use project referred to as “4241 Aurora” on the
property legally described as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6, Coral Gables
Industrial Section (4241 Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida; including required
conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an
effective date.
Attachments: 09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal Package
09 21 23 - Staff Report - 4241 Aurora St with Attachments B, C, and D
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E.-8. 23-6278 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
“4241 Aurora” on the property legally described as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6,
Coral Gables Industrial Section (4241 Aurora St), Coral Gables, Florida;
including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability
clause, and an effective date.
Attachments: 09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal Package
09 21 23 - Staff Report - 4241 Aurora St with Attachments B, C, and D
E.-9. 23-6279 A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida approving
Mixed-Use Site Plan and Conditional Use review pursuant to Zoning Code
Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed
mixed-use project referred to as “4241 Aurora” on the property legally described
as Lots 12 through 22, Block 6, Coral Gables Industrial Section (4241 Aurora
St), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer
provision, severability clause, and an effective date.
Attachments: 09 21 23 - Attachment A - Applicant Submittal Package
09 21 23 - Staff Report - 4241 Aurora St with Attachments B, C, and D
F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
G. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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