HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.01.2010 ZONING MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 2010
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
REGULAR ZONING MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, sitting at the Zoning Board for the City
of Miami Gardens, Florida met in regular session on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, beginning
at 7:38 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW 167 ' Street, Building 5, Suite 200, Miami
Gardens, Florida.
The following members of the Zoning Board were present: Mayor Shirley Gibson, Vice
Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr., and Council members Andre Williams, Lisa C. Davis, Felicia
Robinson, Sharon Pritchett and Oliver G. Gilbert III.
Also in attendance were: City Manager Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Attorney Sonja K.
Dickens, City Clerk Ronetta Taylor, Assistant City Manager Daniel Rosemond, Development
Services Director Jay Marder and Zoning Administrator Cyril Saiphoo.
2. INVOCATION:
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Gilbert during the Special City Council
Meeting held preceding this meeting.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison during the preceding Special City
Council Meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4-A) November 3,2010—Regular Zoning Minutes
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Pritchett,to approve
the minutes with the necessary corrections, if any. There being no discussion the motion passed
and carried by a 7-0 vote.
5. AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS
(ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS) BUSINESS (items shall be
pulled from the Consent Agenda at this time):
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell to hear Item
10-B, before Item 10-A. This motion passed and carried by a 7-0 voice vote.
6. PRESENTATION(S)
None.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
None
The City Clerk swore in all parties participating in the Quasi-Judicial Proceeding.
Cyril Saiphoo, Zoning Administrator read into the record the process and procedures
used for this Quasi-Judicial Proceedings.
8. FIRST READING (ORDINANCE)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
9. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-32-240
9-A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY PASTOR JOSEPH E. NICOLAS FOR THE
PRINCE OF PEACE MORAVIAN CHURCH FOR THE
REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1850 N.W. 183RD
STREET AND 18145 N.W. 19TH AVENUE, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED
HERETO, FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND OF,
OFFICE DISTRICT TO NC, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(1st Reading — November 3, 2010) (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER
Councilwoman Pritchett announced she has a conflict of interest with this particular item
and recused herself from participating in the discussion on this item, and left the dais until this
discussion on this matter concluded.
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Rosanna Cordova, the planner/engineer representing Prince of Peace Morvian Church,
appeared before the City Council and indicated this is the second reading for the re-zoning from
OF Professional Office and R1 Single Family to NC Neighborhood Commercial. She said this
rezoning would allow for the existing use, which is religious assembly, to conform to the City's
Zoning Code and Land Development Code. This re-zoning would also allow for the expansion of
a 24 square foot banquet hall, book store and administrative offices. She said the second request,
which is Item 10-13, is a variance of section 12-80 of the City's Land Development Code for the
parking requirements. She further requested that extra parking spaces as allotted for the
congregation/sanctuary.
There being no other interested parties to speak on this item,the public hearing closed.
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Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Davis to adopt this
item.
There being no further discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a 6-0
vote.
Vice Mayor Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Davis Yes
Councilman Gilbert Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Recused
Councilwoman Robinson Yes
Councilman Williams Yes
Mayor Gibson Yes
10. RESOLUTION(S)MUBLIC HEARING(S):
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-194-1375-Z
10-A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY MIAMI MONEY MARKET INC., FOR A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO ALLOW A PAWN SHOP IN THE
CITY'S PCD, PLANNED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AT
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16601 N.W. 27TH AVENUE, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED
HERETO; PROVIDING FOR A DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Deferred from 11/03/2010) (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Robert Holland, 5955 NE 4th Court, Miami, Florida, appeared before the City Council on
behalf of the owner of Money Market, Inc. He stated this is an application for a Special Request
to allow the establishment of a pawn shop at 16601 NW 27th Avenue, which is formally known
as Nemo's Seafood. Mr. Holland stated that the owner agrees with staff's recommendation to
allow this application to stay within the guidelines of the Comprehensive Development Master
Plan/Land Use Plan for pawn shops. He shared there are heightened regulations on pawn shops,
more so than a retail shop. As a provision of the new regulations every item received in a pawn
shop has to be put into a report and given to the Police Department on a daily basis. There are
less than two percent(2%)that come into a pawn shop are stolen items.
Renaldo "Ray" Chavez 8350 NW 150 Terrace; Miami Lakes, Florida, owner of Miami
Money Market, Inc. He made reference to concerns raised by Councilwoman Pritchett at the
last Council meeting with regard to security. He stated that there will be an armed security guard
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on the premises everyday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm for the close of business. He further
explained this will be the only pawn shop with a privacy booth for individuals to conduct
transactions. It will also have a public restroom access inside the store for the customers use.
After there were no other interested parties to speak on this item, the public hearing
closed.
Motion offered by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Gilbert to adopt this
item.
Councilman Gilbert conveyed optimism with the fact that this individual is actually
purchasing this property. He shared that most individuals move into the City and only want to
rent or lease, and never own the actual property. He said when you buy something you not only
have equity in the building, you have equity in the land, and have an interest in actually keeping
it up. He shared while visiting the City of Ft. Lauderdale and traveling down US 1, he paid
attention to the businesses,which are very well maintained and manicured.
Sonja Dickens, City Attorney, interjected to propose language for Councilman Gilbert to
amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant. The proposed language would be included at
the end of Section 1 "as well as the color renderings of the proposed building site, presented in
the record at the City Council meeting, December 1, 2010."
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert and properly seconded by Councilman Williams
to amend the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant as prescribed by the City Attorney.
There being no further discussion on the amendment the motion passed and carried by a
6-1 voice vote. Councilwoman Pritchett cast the dissenting vote.
There being no further discussion on the item as a whole, the motion to approve passed
and carried by a 5-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Davis No
Councilman Gilbert Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: No
Councilwoman Robinson Yes
Councilman Williams Yes
Mayor Gibson Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-195-1376-Z-99
10-B) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY PASTOR JOSEPH NICOLAS FOR THE PRINCE
OF PEACE MORAVIAN CHURCH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1850 N.W. 183 STREET AND 18145 N.W. 19 AVENUE, MORE
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PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO, FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-381 OF THE
CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW 132
PARKING SPACES WHERE 223 PARKING SPACES ARE
REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
As with Item 9-A) Councilwoman Pritchett cited a personal conflict. She was not present
during the deliberations.
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 Vice Mayor Campbell to adopt this
item.
There being no further discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a 6-0
vote.
Councilwoman Davis Yes
Councilman Gilbert Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Recused
Councilwoman Robinson Yes
Councilman Williams Yes
Vice Mayor Campbell Yes
Mayor Gibson Yes
Please note, Councilman Williams left at 8:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO.2010-196-1377-Z-100
10-C) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY DARPHINE L. SNELL FOR THE VACATION OF
A 25.0' WIDE PORTION OF "THEORETICAL N.W. 33 AVENUE"
NORTH OF MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" HERETO; PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
Mayor Gibson opened the floor for this public hearing.
Darphine L. Snell 13721 NW 23rd Street; Pembroke Pines, Florida owner, appeared
before the City Council and announced that she is in agreement with staff's recommendations.
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Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to adopt
this item.
Councilwoman Pritchett questioned page 159 of 243, which related to impacts. From
what staff has provided the utility companies cited no impacts. She asked whether those letters
were included so that the public can review them
Mr. Saiphoo said those letters were not included as part of the package however, they are
on file.
There being no further discussion, the motion to approve passed and carried by a 6-0
vote.
Councilwoman Davis Yes
Councilman Gilbert Yes
Councilwoman Pritchett: Yes
Councilwoman Robinson Yes
Councilman Williams Not present
Vice Mayor Campbell Yes
Mayor Gibson Yes
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
11-A) Miami-Dade County School Board Interlocal Agreement
Amendments
Bhairvi Pandya, Senior Planner appeared before the City Council and recounted this item
is the amendments to the Miami-Dade County Interlocal
Agreement. She informed the Council that Mr. Ivan Rodriguez from Miami-Dade County
School Board is present to answer any questions. She explained there are seven items for
discussion including Amendment One, which is the 2/3 votes versus 100% votes for any
amendment related to the Interlocal Agreement. Information has also been provided with regard
to the option amendments and Amendment #1, adopted by cities in Miami-Dade County. The
staff report mentions that the municipalities of Aventura and Bay Harbor Islands did not adopt
Amendment #1. Aventura adopted five of the seven amendments. Doral and Miami Shores
adopted all seven option amendments.
Councilman Gilbert commented this is the third or fourth time this item has been
discussed and why is this not an agenda item, instead of being heard under the City Manager's
Report.
Attorney Dickens in response to Councilman Gilbert's inquiry said this is the first time
the Council has been asked to make a decision on this item. Once Council decides what items
they want to vote on,the item will be brought back in the form of a resolution.
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Ivan Rodriguez Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and explained there are two items
before the Council. The Optional Amendment item contains seven (7) items. In this particular
instance the Council can approve one, none or all. Miami-Dade Public Schools is not
advocating any position on this matter. When there are minor amendments to the Bi-lateral
Agreement, the options must be offered to all municipalities; therefore the seven (7) items are
option items. The other item that is before the Council is Amendment #1. This is not an
optional item the Council will have to take a position.
Manager Crew opined two municipalities have already voted against Amendment #1,
therefore the City did not need to address that one because in order for it to be approved a
unanimous vote from all the participating municipalities needed to take place.
Mr. Rodriguez said the City still needs to provide a response to Amendment#1.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Robinson to vote
"no"for Amendment#1.
There being no further discussion the motion to vote "no" on Amendment #1 passed and
carried by a 6-0 voice vote.
Manager Crew noted staff supports the other seven items due to increased flexibility of
the optional items. Dr. Crew further explained due to our favored nation's clause is why this is
favorable.
Motion offered by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilwoman Pritchett to vote for
the seven(7) optional amendments.
There being no further discussion the motion to approve passed and carried by a 6-0
voice vote.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, and upon a motion being duly
made,the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
hi Gibson,Mayor
Attest:
Ronetta Taylor, , City Clerk
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