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Miami-Dade County Commission CDMP & Zoning Meeting October 23, 2024

Board of County Commissioners — Wednesday, October 23, 2024
BodyMiami Dade County, Florida
SessionBoard of County Commissioners
DateWednesday, October 23, 2024
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0:23

Good morning.

0:24

Commissioner Bastian.

0:26

Commissioner B Bermudez.

0:29

Commissioner Cabrera.

0:31

Commissioner Cohen Higgins.

0:35

Present.

0:36

Senator Garcia.

0:38

Commissioner Gonzalez.

0:41

Commissioner Hardeman.

0:43

Commissioner Higgins.

0:45

Good morning.

0:45

I'm here.

0:46

Commissioner McGee.

0:49

Commissioner Steinberg.

0:51

Vice Chairman Robriguez.

0:54

I'm present.

0:55

Chairman Gilbert.

0:57

Six members present.

0:59

No, we got seven.

1:00

Cornhiggins is here.

1:01

Are we have a call?

1:04

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

1:05

Commissioner Eileen Higgins, if you would lead us in prayer, followed by the pledge.

1:09

Of course.

1:11

If we'd all rise, bow our heads.

1:14

This morning, dear God, please guide us as we make decisions around how to best serve the residents of this county through schools and homes and buildings and offices.

1:26

We're so lucky to live in a community that is growing.

1:31

And in that growth, we need to do things responsibly.

1:34

We hope we treat all of our residents with care, with love, and respect.

1:38

We ask for your guidance as we do this.

1:40

Amen.

2:18

Yes, this is part of a single agenda now, so just a motion to set the agenda would be in order, and then you may uh proceed as you please.

2:24

So moved.

2:25

It's been moved by Commissioner Cohen Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Bastien.

2:28

All in favor of setting the agenda signified by saying aye.

2:31

All opposed, nay.

2:33

Show uh the agenda passed.

2:36

All right.

2:37

Uh is it in order for the zoning director to read his opening statement and swear in the speakers at this time?

2:42

Uh yes.

2:43

All right, go ahead.

3:03

Eric Silva R.

3:05

In accordance with the code of my Medicine County, all items to be heard today have been legally advertised in the newspaper.

3:11

Notice have been mailed and the properties have been posted.

3:13

Additional copies of the agenda are available here in the chambers.

3:16

Items will be called up to be heard by agenda number and name of applicant.

3:20

Please note board action on any item at today's meeting.

3:27

Applicants and members of the public may wish to govern themselves accordingly.

3:31

The record in the file for each hearing on each application will include documents from the public agencies, the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.

3:39

And when there's an appeal from the community appeals board, we also have the transcript from those hearings.

3:44

All documents are physically present today, available to all interested parties.

3:53

Parties have the right of cross-examination.

3:55

This statement, along with the fact that all witnesses have been sworn in, shall be included in any transcript of these proceedings.

4:01

In addition, there's an official translator present in the chambers for those individuals requiring such assistance.

4:10

All witnesses please stand.

4:15

Please raise your right hand.

4:18

Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

4:23

So I hope you got.

4:24

You may be seated.

4:25

Interpreters.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning██████████████████████████████████34%
Procedural██████████████████████████26%
Urban Planning████████████████████████24%
Traffic Management███████7%
Affordable Housing████4%
Public Transportation██2%
Community Engagement██2%
Parks and Recreation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Miami-Dade County Commission CDMP & Zoning Meeting - October 23, 2024

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on October 23, 2024, to address multiple Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) and zoning items. The meeting included deferrals, a withdrawal, and approvals of several applications, with significant discussion on a large mixed-use project in District 8.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 3A/8A4 (South Dixie 29 LLC): Several residents expressed opposition to the proposed six-story buildings, citing height, density, and lack of a final site plan. They requested a deferral to continue negotiations. However, nearby property owners acknowledged the developer's willingness to listen and make concessions, including replacing four-story apartment buildings with two-story townhomes.

Discussion Items

  • Item 4A (CDMP Out-of-Cycle Application to amend Policy LU-8H): Deferred to November 21, 2024, on motion by the prime sponsor.
  • Item 8A1 (Z2021000156 - 11405 SW 82 Ave): Withdrawn without prejudice with a three-month waiting period for resubmission, after the applicant agreed to modify plans following community input. The withdrawal passed 9-0.
  • Item 3A (CDMP small-scale) & 8A4 (concurrent zoning - South Dixie 29 LLC): The applicant reduced the project from 600 to 500 units (a 17% drop), replaced three four-story buildings with two-story townhomes along the residential edge, and committed to 12.5% workforce housing. Over 11 protests were filed, but staff recommended approval. Commissioner Cohen Higgins moved approval, citing substantial changes and community engagement. The CDMP ordinance passed 9-0; the zoning resolution passed 10-0, with an added condition to submit a revised site plan within 30 days.
  • Item 8A2 (Z2023000404 - SW 1015 1st Ave): Approved 11-0 with a new declaration of restrictions that increased workforce housing from 9 to 25 units at 120% AMI and provided $575,000 for transit improvements.
  • Item 8A3 (Z2023000423 - 848 Brickell): Deferred to the next meeting after Commissioner Higgins requested a formal traffic plan, coordination with neighboring 888 Brickell, and a full written analysis. The deferral passed 11-0.
  • Item 8C1 (Z2023000264) and 8C2 (Z2023000265): Deferred to November 21, 2024, on motions by Commissioner Hardeman.
  • Item 8C3 (Z2023000319 - 216 Corner): Approved 11-0 with staff recommendation.
  • Item 8C4 (Z2023000501 - Jamestown CCP): Approved 11-0 after discussion about landscaping improvements (189 trees added) and clarification that the existing covenant would be updated to reflect the new site plan.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 4A: Deferred to Nov 21 (8-0).
  • Item 8A1: Withdrawn with 3-month waiting period (9-0).
  • Item 3A: CDMP adopted (9-0); companion zoning (8A4) approved with conditions (10-0).
  • Item 8A2: Approved (11-0) with increased workforce housing and transit contribution.
  • Item 8A3: Deferred to next meeting (11-0).
  • Items 8C1 & 8C2: Deferred to Nov 21 (unanimous).
  • Item 8C3: Approved (11-0).
  • Item 8C4: Approved (11-0) with updated covenant.

All votes were unanimous unless noted.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning. Commissioner Bastian. Commissioner B Bermudez. Commissioner Cabrera. Commissioner Cohen Higgins. Present. Senator Garcia. Commissioner Gonzalez. Commissioner Hardeman. Commissioner Higgins. Good morning. I'm here. Commissioner McGee. Commissioner Steinberg. Vice Chairman Robriguez. I'm present. Chairman Gilbert. Six members present. No, we got seven. Cornhiggins is here. Are we have a call? Thank you, Madam Clerk. Commissioner Eileen Higgins, if you would lead us in prayer, followed by the pledge. Of course. If we'd all rise, bow our heads. This morning, dear God, please guide us as we make decisions around how to best serve the residents of this county through schools and homes and buildings and offices. We're so lucky to live in a community that is growing. And in that growth, we need to do things responsibly. We hope we treat all of our residents with care, with love, and respect. We ask for your guidance as we do this. Amen. Yes, this is part of a single agenda now, so just a motion to set the agenda would be in order, and then you may uh proceed as you please. So moved. It's been moved by Commissioner Cohen Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Bastien. All in favor of setting the agenda signified by saying aye. All opposed, nay. Show uh the agenda passed. All right. Uh is it in order for the zoning director to read his opening statement and swear in the speakers at this time? Uh yes. All right, go ahead. Eric Silva R. In accordance with the code of my Medicine County, all items to be heard today have been legally advertised in the newspaper. Notice have been mailed and the properties have been posted. Additional copies of the agenda are available here in the chambers. Items will be called up to be heard by agenda number and name of applicant. Please note board action on any item at today's meeting. Applicants and members of the public may wish to govern themselves accordingly. The record in the file for each hearing on each application will include documents from the public agencies, the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. And when there's an appeal from the community appeals board, we also have the transcript from those hearings.

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