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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, APRIL 21, 2025 – 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 (February 24, 2025)
 
4.

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
 
5.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
 
A.

Original Applicant: JUAN CARLOS SAINZ / FAIRCHILD BAY SUBDIVISION, LLC

Current Owner:       MARCOS AND ANNE BECARI
Location:                 9000 SW 174TH STREET

Folio No.:                 33-5033-000-0220
Application No.:      RZ-23-004

Request:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A ZONING CLASSIFICATION; RE-DESIGNATING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9000 SW 174TH STREET, FOLIO NO. 33-5033-000-0220, FROM ITS CURRENT AGRICULTURAL DESIGNATION TO AN ESTATE MODIFIED SINGLE FAMILY DESIGNATION; APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE THEN-OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, FAIRCHILD BAY SUBDIVISION, LLC; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Attorney John C. Dellagloria, Esq.) (This Ordinance is being heard on Second Reading and is in compliance with the court orders requiring the Village to rezone the property.)
 
B.

Applicant:            GEORGE CASALI
Location:              8995 SW 158TH STREET & 15755 SW 90TH AVENUE

Folio No.:              33-5028-000-0160 & 33-5028-000-0164
Application No.:   VPB-19-006

Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, REFERRED TO IN SEC. 30-10.5, TO CHANGE FROM “AGRICULTURAL” (“AG”) TO “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” (“R-1”) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8995 SW 158TH STREET AND 15755 SW 90TH AVENUE, PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez) (This Ordinance is being heard on Second Reading)
 
C.

Applicant:            PALMETTO VENTURE PARTNERS, LLC 
Location:              9500 SW 174TH STREET

Folio No.:              33-5033-000-0650
Application No.:   PL-25-001

Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-80, PLATTING AND SUBDIVISIONS, APPROVING THE PARK VIEW AT AT PALMETTO BAY FINAL PLAT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9500 SW 174TH STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez) 
 
D.

Applicant:             JOSE LOPEZ
Location:              8701 SW 148TH STREET

Folio No.:              33-5021-004-0250
Application No.:   V-25-001

Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6, VARIANCES, AND SECTION 30-60.2, FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8-FOOT FENCE EXCEEDING THE 6-FOOT MAXIMUM FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8701 SW 148TH STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez) 
 
E.

Applicant:             MOYRA ZIMERMAN AND MATEO MLIKOTA
Location:              17071 SW 86TH AVENUE

Folio No.:              33-5034-007-0170
Application No.:   V-25-002

Request:  A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6, VARIANCES, AND SECTION 30-50.4, E-M ZONING DISTRICT, TO PERMIT THE ENCLOSURE OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING BOAT CANOPY STRUCTURE ENCROACHING ON THE REQUIRED SIDE SETBACK, TO BE USED AS AN ART STUDIO, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17071 SW 86 AVENUE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez
 
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.