Planning and Zoning Board

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Agenda — 21 items

1. 1 The Planning and Zoning Board will be holding its regular board meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2024 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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3. A. CALL TO ORDER
4. B. ROLL CALL
5. C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
6. C.-1. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting of December 17, 2024. 24-8477 approved Pass
7. D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
8. E. PUBLIC HEARING
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10. 10 NEW BUSINESS
11. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending Ordinance No. 2997 to add a new multipurpose building, and increase the Maximum Student Enrollment from 881 to 945 students for St Theresa Catholic School located at 2701 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, Florida; all other provisions and conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 2997 shall remain in effect; and providing for an effective date. Lobbyist: Suzanne A. Dockerty 24-8460 approved Pass
12. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission requesting amendments to the text and maps of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to expedited state review procedures (S.163.3184, Florida Statues) and Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments;” to update as a result of the City’s Evaluation and Appraisal Report, the minimum planning periods and sewer requirements, as well as amendments to certain goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; providing for a repealer provision, providing for a severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 7-0) 24-8485 approved Pass
13. 13 TIME CERTAIN FOR 7:00 P.M.
14. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” and Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” to create a conceptual review by the Planning & Zoning Board for applications proposing land use or zoning changes prior to the preliminary Board of Architects approval; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, retroactivity, and providing for an effective date. (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote 5-2) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-8486 approved Pass
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16. 16 OLD BUSINESS
17. E.-4. 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 “299 Minorca” on the property legally described as Lots 45 through 48, less than North 12 feet thereof, Block 17, Section “K”, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (12 17 24 PZB recommended deferral, Vote: 7-0) (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0.) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro Lobbyist: Devon Vickers 24-8206 approved Pass
18. E.-5. 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 commercial project referred to as “299 Minorca” on the property legally described as Lots 45 through 48, less than North 12 feet thereof, Block 17, Section “K”, Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and an effective date. (12 17 24 PZB recommended deferral, Vote: 7-0) (01 15 25 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 7-0) Lobbyist: Jorge Navarro Lobbyist: Devon Vickers 24-8207 approved Pass
19. F. DISCUSSION ITEMS
20. 20 ADJOURNMENT
21. 21 NOTE