HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.05.2011 ZONING MINUTES - OCTOBERS, 2011
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR ZONING MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens,sitting as the Zoning Board,met in regular session,
Wednesday,October 5,2011,beginning at 7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW 167"'Street,
Building 5, Suite 200,Miami Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Shirley Gibson,Vice Mayor Aaron
Campbell Jr.,and Council members: Lisa C.Davis,Andre Williams,Felicia Robinson,and Oliver G.Gilbert
III. Councilman David Williams Jr.,was not present due to a work related scheduling conflict. Motion offered
by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to excuse Councilman David Williams Jr.'s
absence. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr.Danny O.Crew,City Attorney Sonja K.Dickens,Deputy
City Clerk Mario Bataille,sitting in for City Clerk Ronetta Taylor who was not present due to illness,Assistant
City Manager/Community Development Director Daniel Rosemond, Development Services Director Jay
Marder and Zoning Administrator Cyril Saiphoo.
2. INVOCATION:
Councilman Gilbert delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Recited in unison.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4-A) Regular Zoning Minutes—September 7, 2011
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilwoman Davis,to adopt the
minutes, with necessary corrections, if any. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
5. AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS
(ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS)BUSINESS(Mems shall be putted
from the Consent Agenda at this time):
Motion offered by Councilwoman Davis,seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to accept the
Official Agenda. This motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
All participating in the Quasi-Judicial Proceedings were sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk.
Cyril Saiphoo, Zoning Administrator explained the process used for this Quasi-Judicial
Proceeding.
6. PRESENTATION(S):
None
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7. CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-168-1561-Z-112
7-A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA,EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
EXPANSION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MAJORCA ISLES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BY THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Motion offered by Councilwoman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
There being no discussion,this motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
8. FIRST READING (ORDINANCE)/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
8-A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA,AMENDING SECTION 34-13 OF THE
CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDRS) TO
ESTABLISH THE TOWNE CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT;
AMENDING SECTION 34-14 OF THE LDRS TO ESTABLISH THE
PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE TOWNE CENTER OVERLAY
DISTRICT;AMENDING SECTION 34-17 OF THE LDRS TO AMEND
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO DEPICT THE TOWNE CENTER
OVERLAY DISTRICT;AMENDING SECTION 34-287 OF THE LDRS
TO INCORPORATE THE TOWNE CENTER OVERLAY
PERMITTED USE LIST;AMENDING SECTION 34-288(32)OF THE
LDRS TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR PLACES OF PUBLIC
ASSEMBLY IN THE TOWNE CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT;AND
AMENDING SECTION 34-474 OF THE LDRS TO INCLUDE
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE MIAMI GARDENS TOWNE
CENTER MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT;PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested parties
to speak on this item,the public hearing was closed.
Motion offered by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt this
item on first reading.
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There being no discussion on the item,the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried
by a 6-0 vote.
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr.: Not present
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr.: Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
8-B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, REZONING THOSE CERTAIN
PROPERTIES DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO FROM PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT ("PCD") TO R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested parties
to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert,seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt this
item on first reading.
There being no discussion on this item, the motion to adopt on first reading passed and
carried by a 6-0 vote.
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr.: Not present
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr.: Yes
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
8-C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FOR THE
REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2245 BUNCHE
PARK DRIVE AND 15620 W. BUNCHE PARK DRIVE MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON
EXHIBIT"A",ATTACHED HERETO,FROM R-1,SINGLE FAMILY
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RESIDENTIAL AND GOVERNMENT PROPERTY TO
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL;PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT;PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
David Frost,2 South Biscayne Boulevard,Miami,Florida,appeared before the City Council
as representative for Love Fellowship Ministries,to answer any questions.
A representative from Love Fellowship Ministries appeared before the City Council to
expound on the incorporation of history of Love Fellowship Ministries. He solicited the Council's
approval of this rezoning.
After there were no other interested parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert,seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt this item
on first reading.
Manager Crew said this rezoning would allow Love Fellowship Ministries to use this
property as a church. Currently it is zoned for government use.
Manager Crew said an amendment was needed to remove the single family house from this
rezoning.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert,seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to amend the
ordinance to remove any reference to the single family property from this ordinance. There being no
discussion on this amendment the motion to approve this amendment passed and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
At the conclusion of this discussion,the motion to adopt on first reading passed and carried
by a 6-0 vote.
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr.: Not present
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr.: Yes
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
9. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S):
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-21-263
9-A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, IMPLEMENTING THE CITY'S
"GREEN CODE" AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-376, RELATING TO
SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING; AMENDING SECTION 34-414
RELATING TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY
DISTRICTS;AMENDING SECTION 34415 RELATING TO DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR PLANNED CORRIDOR DISTRICTS AND
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; AMENDING
SECTION 34-445 RELATING TO LANDSCAPE BUFFERS,
AMENDING SECTION 34-531; AMENDING SECTION 34-532
RELATING TO EXPEDITED PERMITS;AMENDING SECTION 34-
534 RELATING TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE BONUS;AMENDED SECTION 34-591 RELATING TO
MIX-USE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-592
RELATING TO MINIMAL DWELLING AREA REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(SPONSORED BY THE
CITY MANAGER) (1ST Reading—September 7, 2011)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested parties
to speak on this item, the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilwoman Davis,seconded by Councilman Andre Williams to adopt
this item on second reading.
There being no discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-0 vote.
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Councilman David Williams Jr.: Not present
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr.: Yes
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-22-164
9-B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA,AMENDING SECTION 30-6 OF THE
CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO FLOODS;
AMENDING SECTION 30-16 ENTITLED "PROHIBITIONS";
AMENDING SECTION 30-36 ENTITLED"PERMIT PROCEDURES";
AMENDING SECTION 30-86 ENTITLED "SAME-DUTIES";
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
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REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER)(1st Reading—July 6,2011)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing. After there were no interested parties
to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert,seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt this
item on second reading.
At the conclusion of this discussion,the motion to adopt passed and carried by a 6-0 vote.
Councilman David Williams Jr.: Not present
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr.: Yes
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis: Yes
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert: Yes
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson: Yes
Councilman Andre Williams: Yes
Mayor Shirley Gibson: Yes
10. RESOLUTION(S)MUBLIC HEARING(S):
RESOLUTION NO.2011-169-1562-Z-113
10-A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY WARREN HENRY AUTOMOBILES, INC., TO
WAIVE SECTION 34-567(2) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ("LDRS") RELATING TO
MONUMENT SIGN STANDARDS TO ALLOW TWO(2)EXISTING
FREESTANDING SIGNS TO REMAIN AS POLE SIGNS;
REQUESTING A VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-667(1)OF THE LDRS
TO ALLOW THREE (3) FREESTANDING SIGNS WHERE ONE (1)
FREE STANDING MONUMENT SIGN IS PERMITTED;
REQUESTING A VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-667(1)OF THE LDRS
TO ALLOW A JAGUAR SIGN TO BE 300 SQUARE FEET OF SIGN
AREA WHERE A MAXIMUM OF 150 SQUARE FEET IS
PERMITTED AND TO ALLOW A HEIGHT OF 30 FEET WHERE 15
FEET MAXIMUM HEIGHT IS PERMITTED;TO WAIVE SECTION
34-670(2)(t) TO ALLOW AN ANIMATED JAGUAR CHARACTER
WHERE ANIMATED CHARACTERS ARE PROHIBITED;
REQUESTING A VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-667(1)TO ALLOW A
VOLVO SIGN OF 226 SQUARE FEET OF SIGN AREA WHERE A
MAXIMUM OF 150 SQUARE FEET IS PERMITTED AND TO HAVE
A HEIGHT OF 22 FEET WHERE 15 FEET MAXIMUM HEIGHT IS
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PERMITTED, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20800 NW 2ND
AVENUE,MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT"A"
ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Warren Henry Zinn,20895 NE 31 st Place/20800 NW 2nd Avenue,Miami Gardens,Florida,appeared
before the City Council to expound on this application.
Mayor Gibson asked whether Mr. Zinn was in agreement with staff s recommendations.
Mr.Zinn in response to Mayor Gibson's inquiry replied,"Yes."
There being no other interested parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt this
item.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert,seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to include staff's
recommendation as outlined on page 171 of the official agenda. There being no discussion on the
amendment,the motion passed and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
There being no further discussion on the ordinance as a whole,the motion to adopt passed and
carried by a 6-0 unanimous voice vote.
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
Mayor Gibson announced that the ribbon cutting for the Amphitheater at the Betty T.
Ferguson Recreational Complex will take place, Friday, October 7, 2011.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
made and seconded this meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Attest:
Sh' ey ibs n, Mayor
onetta Taylor, NAC, City Clerk
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