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Miami-Dade County BCC Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning Meeting - September 25, 2025

Board of County Commissioners — Thursday, September 25, 2025
BodyMiami Dade County, Florida
SessionBoard of County Commissioners
DateThursday, September 25, 2025
StatusFILED
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1:16

Steinberg's birthday.

1:19

So happy early birthday.

1:21

Yeah.

1:21

No, she's 25.

1:23

So Commissioner Steinberg, would you actually do the honors or leave us in prayer?

1:30

How about a moment of reflection as we enter the new year?

1:33

I like that.

1:47

Thank you, guys.

1:47

Now the pledge.

1:54

And it's a republic for which it stands.

1:56

One nation under God.

2:02

All right.

2:02

You may be seated.

2:06

All right.

2:07

Mr.

2:08

Madam Attorney, can we have uh perhaps the zoning director read his opening statement and swear in the speakers?

2:15

Uh yes, Mr.

2:16

Chair.

2:17

Um, but before that, uh a motion to set the agenda would be in order.

2:20

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

2:23

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

2:26

Aye.

2:26

All opposed nay.

2:28

All right, show the agenda here by set.

2:34

Director.

2:35

Thank you, Mr.

2:36

Chairman.

2:36

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

2:41

Notes have been mailed and the properties have been posted.

2:44

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

2:46

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

2:50

Please note board action on any item at today's meeting may be reconsidered, and additional action may be taken on such an item at the same meeting.

2:57

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

3:19

Parties have the right across the examination.

3:21

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

3:26

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

3:34

Please stand and raise your right hand.

3:39

Do you solemnly sure that the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

3:43

So hope you got.

5:00

And should we move into the CDMP for purposes of the deferral?

5:06

Yes, Mr.

5:07

Chair.

5:07

All right.

5:08

Show us on the same thing.

5:09

C DMP, do you need to read anything or uh no, sir?

5:11

Item 3B, 3B supplement 3B1.

5:14

All right, so it deferred by Commissioner Cohen Higgins.

5:17

Seconded by Commissioner Regolado.

5:18

All in favor signify by saying aye.

5:20

All opposed nay.

5:23

And that is also to the to the next meeting as stated.

5:25

That uh that is correct.

5:27

All right.

5:28

So are we back on zoning?

5:34

Three.

5:35

Shall we take up 383 supplement and 3A1 at this time?

5:39

Yes, Mr.

5:40

Chair.

5:40

Uh the first CDMP item is a small scale application previously heard on first reading and is before you today for public hearing and final action.

5:46

I will now read the ordinance title and also reference the companion resolution in the event the board wishes to convert the item to a standard application and transmit.

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Summary of Proceedings

Miami-Dade County BCC Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning Meeting - September 25, 2025

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners convened on September 25, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Commission Chambers for a public hearing on Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendments and zoning items. The meeting began with a moment of reflection, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. The agenda was set by unanimous consent. The board considered several items, including a small-scale CDMP amendment by Lennar Homes, a zoning application by K E Reyes Property Management, and multiple deferrals.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • For Item 3A (Lennar Homes CDMP amendment), six speakers registered in favor but waived their opportunity to speak, indicating support via a wave instead of oral testimony.
  • No public speakers registered for Item 8C1 (K E Reyes Property Management) or other items.

Discussion Items

  • Item 3A & 8C3 (Lennar Homes CDMP & Zoning): The applicant, Lennar Homes, requested a CDMP amendment to change land use to low density with a density increase (DI1) for approximately 20 acres located between SW 157 and 159 Avenues and SW 276 and 280 Streets. The proposed development would yield up to 198 units (capped at ~10 units per acre via voluntary covenant), well below the 36 units per acre allowed under the half-mile transit radius from US-1. The applicant highlighted community outreach, including multiple in-person and Zoom meetings, door-knocking, and a commitment to build a sidewalk for an adjacent community to access their mailbox kiosk. Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested the sidewalk commitment be made a condition of approval. The applicant agreed to submit an additional standalone zoning covenant for the sidewalk by October 23, 2025. The companion zoning item (8C3) sought a district boundary change. The board approved both items unanimously with the additional condition.
  • Item 8C1 (K E Reyes Property Management): The applicant sought zoning changes for a property at 1295 NE 118 Street, including nine variances (non-use). Staff recommended denial, citing the proposed office use in a residential neighborhood not on a major roadway, and the intensity of development. Commissioner Steinberg moved to deny without prejudice, allowing the applicant to return with a less intense application. The board voted unanimously to deny.
  • Deferrals: The board deferred several items to the next meeting (October 23, 2025): Item 3B (CDMP application by NE 6th Ave, Inc.), Item 4A (standard amendment by Atlantic Civil, Inc. for Florida City), Item 8C2 (Valence Investment 8, LLC), and Item 8C4 (Miami Country Day School). All deferrals were approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 3A (CDMP) & 8C3 (Zoning): Approved 7-0, with staff recommendations and additional condition that the applicant submit a standalone sidewalk covenant by October 23, 2025.
  • Item 8C1 (Zoning): Denied without prejudice 7-0.
  • Items 3B, 3B1, 4A, 4A1, 8C2, 8C4: Deferred to the next meeting (October 23, 2025) by unanimous votes.
  • The meeting adjourned after completing the agenda.

Meeting Transcript

Steinberg's birthday. So happy early birthday. Yeah. No, she's 25. So Commissioner Steinberg, would you actually do the honors or leave us in prayer? How about a moment of reflection as we enter the new year? I like that. Thank you, guys. Now the pledge. And it's a republic for which it stands. One nation under God. All right. You may be seated. All right. Mr. Madam Attorney, can we have uh perhaps the zoning director read his opening statement and swear in the speakers? Uh yes, Mr. Chair. Um, but before that, uh a motion to set the agenda would be in order. It's been moved by Commissioner Cohen Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Steinberg. All in favor of setting the agenda signify by saying aye. Aye. All opposed nay. All right, show the agenda here by set. Director. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In accordance with the code of Miami D County, all items to be heard today have been legally advertised in the newspaper. Notes 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 may be reconsidered, and additional action may be taken on such an item at the same meeting. Applicants and members of the public may wish to govern themselves accordingly. Parties have the right across the examination. This statement along with the fact that all witnesses have been sworn in shall be included in any transcript of these proceedings. In addition, there's an official translator present in the chambers of individuals requiring such assistance. Please stand and raise your right hand. Do you solemnly sure that the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? So hope you got. And should we move into the CDMP for purposes of the deferral? Yes, Mr. Chair. All right. Show us on the same thing. C DMP, do you need to read anything or uh no, sir? Item 3B, 3B supplement 3B1. All right, so it deferred by Commissioner Cohen Higgins. Seconded by Commissioner Regolado. All in favor signify by saying aye. All opposed nay.

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