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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 Quick
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, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 – 7:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING)
(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.

Local Planning Agency Meeting (June 15, 2026)
 
B.

Zoning Hearing (June 15, 2026)
 
4.

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
 
5.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
A.

Applicant:         Village of Palmetto Bay

Location:           Village-wide

Request:      AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 30-30.2 OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED "GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS," SUBSECTION (D)(4), TO UPDATE SURVEY STANDARDS FOR MINOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF SURVEYS OLDER THAN THREE YEARS FOR MINOR WORK SUBJECT TO A NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT OF NO CHANGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)(Passed on First Reading on June 15, 2026, Zoning Hearing)
 
6.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
A.

Applicant:        Village of Palmetto Bay

Location:          Village-wide

Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, TO ADOPT HIGHER REGULATORY STANDARDS; AMENDING CHAPTER 30 “ZONING,” ARTICLE II “VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,” DIVISION 30-100.6 “FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS” TO REVISE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria)
 
B.

Applicant:        Village of Palmetto Bay

Location:          Village-wide

Request:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, DIVISION 30-40, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION"; DEFINING DATA CENTERS AND ACCESSORY SERVER ROOMS; CREATING SECTION 30-60.32 TO EXPRESSLY PROHIBIT DATA CENTERS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS; CLARIFYING THE TREATMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND ACCESSORY SERVER ROOMS; PROVIDING FOR LAWFUL EXISTING USES AND VESTED RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
 
7.

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 DISABILITIES 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.