The Village of Palmetto Bay, FL Logo
VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam
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, MAY 20, 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
 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Zoning Hearing (April 15, 2024)
 
4.

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
 
5.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
 
A.

Applicant:             ROBERTO AND CHRISTINA ARIAS

Location:              7662 SW 144TH TERRACE, PALMETTO BAY, FL

Property Folio:     33-5023-039-0260

Application:          V-24-001

Zoning District:    E-M ESTATE MODIFIED ZONING DISTRICT

Request: VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6 VARIANCES, WAIVING THE MINIMUM SETBACKS ALLOWED BY SECTION 30-50.4, STYLED "E-M, ESTATE MODIFIED SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT" OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED COVERED TERRACE AND SWIMMING POOL WITHIN THE REAR AND SIDE SETBACKS. (Continued from the April 15, 2024, Zoning Hearing)
 
B.

Property Owner:  SOUTH DADE REALTY, INC. 

Applicant:             LILLIAM NORDA-GOMEZ (BRIGHT ADVENTURES ACADEMY)

Location:              17917 / 17925 SW 97TH AVENUE

Property Folio:     33-5033-000-0890

Application:          SU-24-001

Zoning District:    DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET SECTOR ZONING DISTRICT

Request: THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING CHILDCARE FACILITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-110 STYLED "RELIGIOUS FACILITIES, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, CHILD CARE FACILITIES, AND OTHER NON-GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES" OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO PERMIT A MAXIMUM OF EIGHTY-FIVE (85) STUDENTS
 
C.

Applicant:             BAPTIST HEALTH ENTERPRISES, INC.

Location:              8750 SW 144TH STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL

Property Folio:     33-5021-044-0010

Application:          V-23-008 (REV)

Zoning District:    R-5, OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT AND E-M, ESTATE MODIFIED SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT

Request: VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6 VARIANCES, WAIVING THE MAXIMUM WALL SIGN AREA AND AMOUNT OF SIGNS PER STREET FRONTAGE ALLOWED BY SECTION 30-90 STYLED “SIGN REGULATIONS” OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TO ALLOW ONE (1) MONUMENT SIGN WHERE NONE ARE PERMITTED AND TO ALLOW TWO (2) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WHERE NONE ARE PERMITTED FOR A FREE STANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ON A PROPERTY THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD VARIANCES FOR SIMILAR SIGNAGE APPROVED THROUGH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESO NO. CZAB13-2-98. (Continued from the April 15, 2024, Zoning Hearing)
 
6.

DISCUSSION
 
A.

DISCUSSION REGARDING 65% DESIGN PLANS FOR THE MULTI-PURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT CORAL REEF PARK
 
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 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.