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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, OCTOBER 20, 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.

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
 
4.

RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
 
A.

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 A FRONT POOL SETBACK OF 59 FEET 2 INCHES , WHERE 75 FEET IS REQUIRED, AND THE SETBACK FOR THE POOL INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK OF 15 FEET 11 INCHES WHERE 20 FEET IS REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14540 SW 75 AVE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez)
 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MASTER SITE PLAN FOR WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6855 SW 152 STREET, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.5 OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez)
 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE HOURLY ON-STREET PARKING RATE FOR PAID PARKING ZONES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Planning & Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez)
 
5.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PLANNING AND ZONING FEES; AMENDING APPENDIX  “A,” THE SCHEDULE OF FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REDUCING BY TWENTY (20%) PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF FEES CHARGED TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERS FOR VARIANCE HEARINGS BEFORE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OR FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore and Co-Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham and Councilmember Steve Cody) (Passed on First Reading at the September 15, 2025, Zoning Hearing)
 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 30-80, PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION, OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO DESIGNATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY FOR PLAT AND REPLAT APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 784 AND SECTION 177.071, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING THE PLAT APPROVAL PROCESS TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS FOR QUALIFYING PLATS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez) (Passed on First Reading at the September 15, 2025, Zoning Hearing)
 
C.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE ON-STREET PARKING WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY; ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS, TIME RESTRICTIONS, AND FEE STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez) (Passed on First Reading at the September 15, 2025, Zoning Hearing)
 
6.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) TO CHANGE THE FLUM DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF SW 168 STREET BETWEEN SW 88TH AVE AND SW 88TH CT, KNOWN AS THE WOODS, FROM “ESTATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” TO “PARKS AND RECREATION”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT (CIE) OF THE VILLAGE’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR 2025 AND THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 – 2029/2030 PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3177(3)(B), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared By Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez)
 
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.