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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John C. Dellagloria
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
ZONING HEARING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024 – 7:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:

Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.

 
2.

REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect.

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Zoning Hearing (September 16, 2024)
 
4.

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
 
5.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
 
A.

Applicant:            VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

Location:              VILLAGE-WIDE

Application:         RZ-24-005

Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY; RELATING TO SIGNAGE; REPEALING DIVISION 30-90. SIGN REGULATIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH A NEW DIVISION 30-90; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
 
B.

Applicant:            VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

Location:              VILLAGE-WIDE

Application:          CP-23-001

Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY; RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH THE VILLAGE’S ADOPTED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) OF THE VILLAGE’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTE; RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED MAP SERIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
C.

Applicant:            CHRIST FELLOWSHIP ACADEMY, LLC.

Location:              8900 SW 168TH STREET

Property Folio:     33-5033-000-0060

Application:          SU-24-003

Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO DIVISION 30-110 STYLED “RELIGIOUS FACILITIES; PRIVATE SCHOOLS, CHILD CARE FACILITIES; APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO RESOLUTION NO. 4-ZAB-292-73, BY CHRIST FELLOWSHIP ACADEMY, LLC. LOCATED AT 8900 SW 168 STREET TO MODIFY APPROVED GRADE LEVELS TO INCLUDE GRADES 7 AND 8; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The applicant withdrew the application.

 
D.

Applicant:            MILK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Location:              9730 SW 182ND STREET

Property Folio:     33-5023-007-0530

Application:          V-24-004

Request: VARIANCES WAIVING THE REQUIRED MINIMUM BUILDING SEPARATION UNDER SECTION 30-50.23.3-02.4 – TABLE 14, TO PERMIT A BUILDING SEPARATION OF 17 FEET WHERE 20 FEET IS REQUIRED, PROVIDING A LANDSCAPE BUFFER WIDTH UNDER SECTION 30-50.23.6-01 TO PERMIT A LANDSCAPE BUFFER OF 12 INCHES WHERE IS 30 INCHES IS REQUIRED FOR FOUR (4) DETACHED TOWNHOUSES IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6 STYLED “VARIANCES”, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
E.

Applicant:            MILK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Location:              9730 SW 182ND STREET

Property Folio:     33-5023-007-0530

Application:          SP-24-002

Request: APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN TO BE KNOWN AS "ALMOND COURT", TO ALLOW FOR FOUR (4) DETACHED TOWNHOUSES IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.5 STYLED “SITE PLAN APPROVAL” AND SECTION 30-50.23.3.02.4 STYLED “NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR”, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
6.

ADJOURNMENT
 
WE, THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, HEREBY COMMIT OURSELVES TO MAINTAINING CIVILITY IN OUR PUBLIC AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND PLEDGE TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
  • We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions;
  • We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours;
  • We will strive to understand differing perspectives;
  • We will choose our words carefully;
  • We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion;
  • We will speak out against violence, prejudice, and incivility in all of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur.
 

NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the Village hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with response to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the Village for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed.

 

AMERICAN DISABBILITIES ACT OF 1990

This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 no later than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Village Clerk.