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Regular Meeting

Coral Gables, FL · October 11, 2023

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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 Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 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. City of Coral Gables Page 1 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:01 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 Present: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman and Board Member Withers C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES None D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA E. PUBLIC HEARING City of Coral Gables Page 2 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 NEW BUSINESS E.-1. 23-6400 A Resolution of the City Commission granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a School on a property zoned as Mixed-Use-1 (MX1) located at 141 Grand Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. Motion to approve with additional conditions made by R. Behar and 2nd by J. Salman. All yeas. Yeas: 7- Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman and Board Member Withers E.-2. 23-5816 An Ordinance of the City Commission 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 clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 06 23, 07 12 23 and 09 21 23 deferred by PZB) Motion to approved as presented by F. Pardo, 2nd by R. Behar. Yeas: R. Behar, J. Grabiel, F. Pardo, J. Salman, C. Withers, E. Aizenstat Nays: S. Kawalerski Yeas: 6 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member Grabiel,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman and Board Member Withers Nays: 1 - Board Member Kawalerski E.-3. 23-6359 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code, Article 6, “Landscape,” by amending the utilization of artificial turf on open joints of pavement; and Article 10, “Parking and Access,” by providing review of materials in pavement joints; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Motion to deny was made by F. Pardo, 2nd by S. Kawalerkski Yeas: J. Grabiel, S. Kawalerski, F. Pardo, and J. Salman Nays: R. Behar, C. Withers and E. Aizenstat Yeas: 4- Board Member Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo and Board Member Salman Nays: 3- Vice Chairperson Behar,Chairperson Aizenstat and Board Member Withers E.-4. 23-6360 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-403, “Giralda Plaza District Overlay;” by allowing a television screen on the inside of a window on the pedestrian street of Giralda Plaza; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. A motion was made by Board Member Pardo, seconded by Vice Chairperson Behar, that this motion be approved . The motion passed by unanimous vote. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 Yeas: 7 - Chairperson Aizenstat,Vice Chairperson Behar,Board Member Grabiel,Board Member Kawalerski,Board Member Pardo,Board Member Salman and Board Member Withers City of Coral Gables Page 4 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 F. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. NOTE City of Coral Gables Page 5

Agenda

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Revised Wednesday, October 11, 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 Revised October 11, 2023 The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 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. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 10/11/2023 12:16 PM Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final Revised October 11, 2023 DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) OPEN SPACE INCENTIVE PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AGENDA. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES None 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 City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/11/2023 12:16 PM Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final Revised October 11, 2023 NEW BUSINESS E.-1. 23-6400 A Resolution of the City Commission granting conditional use approval pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses” for a School on a property zoned as Mixed-Use-1 (MX1) located at 141 Grand Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date . Attachments: 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - 141 Grand Ave w attachments E.-2. 23-5816 An Ordinance of the City Commission 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 clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. (06 06 23, 07 12 23 and 09 21 23 deferred by PZB) Attachments: 06 06 23 PZB Staff Report - RIR w attachments E.-3. 23-6359 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables official Zoning Code, Article 6, “Landscape,” by amending the utilization of artificial turf on open joints of pavement; and Article 10, “Parking and Access,” by providing review of materials in pavement joints; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - Driveways w attachment E.-4. 23-6360 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 2, “Zoning Districts,” Section 2-403, “Giralda Plaza District Overlay;” by allowing a television screen on the inside of a window on the pedestrian street of Giralda Plaza; providing for severability clause, repealer provision, codification, and providing for an effective date. Attachments: 10 11 23 PZB Staff Report - Giralda TV Screens w attachments City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/11/2023 12:16 PM Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - Final Revised October 11, 2023 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. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/11/2023 12:16 PM

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