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UDRB Meeting Approves Three Major Developments on September 16, 2026

Meeting Portal — Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BodyMiami, Florida

SessionMeeting Portal

DateWednesday, September 16, 2026

StatusFILED

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100.

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So he's probably annoyed that people put trash on his property, correct?

0:04

I'm sorry.

0:05

Objection as to what somebody else is thinking about.

0:08

This is relevant your own or I'm gonna sustain, I'm gonna sustain that objection.

0:14

She can't.

0:14

Yeah, in one second, I'm gonna give you an opportunity, okay?

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You're at the point now you're asking the inspector questions.

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And I want you to know she doesn't know what other people know.

0:26

Okay, she caused it.

0:34

Attention to Jardineros certificados who operate dental of the limit of the ciudad de Miami.

0:55

Do you want to keep your neighborhood clean and free from unwanted waste?

0:59

Then request a no dumping or curb your pet sign today.

1:03

These signs remind others to dispose of their waste properly and to keep their pets on a leash, making your neighborhood a more enjoyable place for everyone.

1:12

To request a sign, visit Miami.gov.com and type request to no dumping sign on the search bar.

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Please keep in mind that your requested sign can only be placed on the public right of way.

1:25

By working together as a community, we can keep the city of Miami clean and safe.

2:19

Alerta hoy.

2:20

Vivo Mayana.

2:48

Prepare you on to security jansky gangladen flash, pill, premier swing, a claim catch.

2:54

Fe provision bouteille low, manjiki pagate ak medicament.

3:15

Revise contra asiren so you epikembe dokiman potan you available.

3:33

Preparation se puepanda new cyclone.

3:47

The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste is proud to announce the official launch of its new services alert system, a real-time communication platform designed to keep residents informed, prepared, and engaged with their solid waste services.

4:02

This new initiative reflects the department's ongoing commitment to providing high quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible services to all city of Miami residents.

4:32

Residents can easily enroll in the services alert system by visiting the City of Miami's official sign up at MiamiZeroWaste.com.

4:41

Stay connected and never miss an update.

4:43

Sign up for services alerts today.

4:45

For more information about City of Miami Solid Waste Services, visit MiamiZeroWaste.com or contact 311.

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Um, we all love to cut corners.

5:03

You're all set, okay, great.

5:05

But when it comes to crossing the road, this is one corner you can't cut.

5:09

Always cross at an intersection.

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Use the crosswalk pedestrian signal.

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And when you cross, be alert.

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Make sure approaching drivers see you and have enough time to stop.

5:18

Drivers, you cannot cut this corner either.

5:20

You're required to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk.

5:23

It is the law.gov.

14:37

Additionally, the online comic phone will remain open during the meeting to accept comments and distribute to the board members up until the chairperson closes public comment.

14:44

All comments all comments will be included in the public record of the meeting.

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Yes.

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Thank you.

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Right.

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If we please rise for pledge of allegiance.

15:22

Right.

15:23

I'd like to call this meeting to order.

15:25

It is 209.

15:28

Um can we please do roll call?

15:34

Member Behart.

15:39

Member Barrera.

15:43

Member Garlardo.

15:46

Member Lewis.

15:48

Member Perez Azua.

15:51

Here.

15:52

Member Pramui.

15:57

Member Zamstis.

16:01

Vice Chair Zappatini.

16:04

Here.

16:06

Chair Labrata.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Planning and Zoning██████████████████18%

Public Engagement███████████████15%

Public Safety██████████10%

Public Works██████████10%

Affordable Housing█████████9%

Parks and Recreation████4%

Public Health████4%

Illegal Dumping███3%

Procedural███3%

Summary of Proceedings

UDRB Meeting Summary - September 16, 2026

The Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) of the City of Miami met on September 16, 2026, to consider four agenda items, beginning with the approval of the 2027 meeting calendar and then three development projects requiring waivers under Miami 21. All three projects were approved with varying conditions.

Consent Calendar

A motion to approve the July 2026 meeting minutes was made and seconded; passed without objection.
The UDRB 2027 global calendar was approved unanimously by roll call (Members Perez Azua, Zappatini, Labrata voting yes).

Public Comments & Testimony

There were no public comments submitted online; the chair closed public comment before the first item.

Discussion Items

Liberty Square Phase 6 (Model City, T50 zone; 374,744 sq ft, 336 residential units) – The applicant requested two waivers: one to permit more than 75 feet spacing between pedestrian entrances due to civic spaces, and one to reduce parking by up to 30% (via Live Local and transit corridor provisions). The project provides 390 parking spaces (more than one per unit) and is 100% affordable. Board members praised the site plan and central park but recommended strengthening the commercial corners and main entrance canopies. A motion to approve with those recommendations passed unanimously.
NEMA (3100 Biscayne Boulevard, Edgewater; two towers of 49 and 21 stories, 1,030 units, 991 parking spaces) – The project requested multiple waivers including parking reductions, frontage setbacks, and pedestrian entrance spacing. The design includes a parking podium with residential liners and an art screen. Board members lauded the tower architecture but expressed concern that the parking screen (eight–nine stories of perforated metal) might appear flat and monolithic; they also requested replacing palm trees with shade trees on Biscayne and excluding artificial greenery. A motion to approve with conditions to study the podium treatment and change the tree species passed unanimously.
Ohio Alapada (1368 NW 29th Street, Allapatah; 12 stories, 260 units, 258 parking spaces) – The single waiver sought to allow parking in the second layer on principal and secondary frontages. The design references Allapatah’s industrial heritage with metal screens and canopies. Board members appreciated the detailed screening and massing but one member (Gardardo) voted against the project, stating the roof line was too flat and the facade monotonous. The motion to approve as presented passed 3–1 (Zappatini, Perez Azua, Labrata in favor; Gardardo opposed).

Key Outcomes

Liberty Square Phase 6 – Approved with recommendations to enhance commercial corners and main entrance hierarchy. Vote: unanimous.
NEMA – Approved with conditions to further develop the parking screen design (including avoiding artificial greenery) and to use shade trees on Biscayne Boulevard. Vote: unanimous.
Ohio Alapada – Approved as presented despite one dissenting vote. Vote: 3–1.
The board adjourned at 3:33 PM. The chair noted that the next meeting will include a discussion item on Live Local Act projects.

Meeting Transcript

100. So he's probably annoyed that people put trash on his property, correct? I'm sorry. Objection as to what somebody else is thinking about. This is relevant your own or I'm gonna sustain, I'm gonna sustain that objection. She can't. Yeah, in one second, I'm gonna give you an opportunity, okay? You're at the point now you're asking the inspector questions. And I want you to know she doesn't know what other people know. Okay, she caused it. Attention to Jardineros certificados who operate dental of the limit of the ciudad de Miami. Do you want to keep your neighborhood clean and free from unwanted waste? Then request a no dumping or curb your pet sign today. These signs remind others to dispose of their waste properly and to keep their pets on a leash, making your neighborhood a more enjoyable place for everyone. To request a sign, visit Miami.gov.com and type request to no dumping sign on the search bar. Please keep in mind that your requested sign can only be placed on the public right of way. By working together as a community, we can keep the city of Miami clean and safe. Alerta hoy. Vivo Mayana. Prepare you on to security jansky gangladen flash, pill, premier swing, a claim catch. Fe provision bouteille low, manjiki pagate ak medicament. Revise contra asiren so you epikembe dokiman potan you available. Preparation se puepanda new cyclone. The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste is proud to announce the official launch of its new services alert system, a real-time communication platform designed to keep residents informed, prepared, and engaged with their solid waste services. This new initiative reflects the department's ongoing commitment to providing high quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible services to all city of Miami residents. Residents can easily enroll in the services alert system by visiting the City of Miami's official sign up at MiamiZeroWaste.com. Stay connected and never miss an update. Sign up for services alerts today. For more information about City of Miami Solid Waste Services, visit MiamiZeroWaste.com or contact 311. Um, we all love to cut corners. You're all set, okay, great. But when it comes to crossing the road, this is one corner you can't cut. Always cross at an intersection. Use the crosswalk pedestrian signal. And when you cross, be alert. Make sure approaching drivers see you and have enough time to stop. Drivers, you cannot cut this corner either. You're required to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. It is the law.gov. Additionally, the online comic phone will remain open during the meeting to accept comments and distribute to the board members up until the chairperson closes public comment. All comments all comments will be included in the public record of the meeting. Yes. Thank you. Right. If we please rise for pledge of allegiance. Right. I'd like to call this meeting to order. It is 209. Um can we please do roll call? Member Behart.

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