West Miami public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The City Commission is voting to authorize the City Manager to transmit the city's 5-year Transportation and Transit Plan (2022-2027) to the Miami-Dade Citizens Independent Transportation Trust, as required by the city's funding agreement. This is a procedural step to secure continued funding for local transportation and transit improvements.
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to submit the 5-year Transportation and Transit Plan to the Miami-Dade Office of the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)
- Plan covers fiscal years 2022-2027
- Resolution adopted on November 2, 2022, with a roll call vote by Mayor Eric Diaz-Padron, Vice-Mayor Juan M. Blanes, Commissioner Candida Blanca, Commissioner Ivan Chavez Jr., and Commissioner Luciano Suarez
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a special use permit to expand Somerset Academy's student capacity from 289 to 450 at 5859 SW 16 Street. The board will also continue its review of the existing sign ordinance for possible changes to commercial area rules, and consider a sign permit for Cake Emporio at 1248 SW 57 Avenue.
- Special use permit for Somerset Academy to increase capacity from 289 to 450 students at 5859 SW 16 Street
- Continued review of Sign Ordinance 2013-08 for possible changes in commercial areas
- Sign permit for Cake Emporio for an internally illuminated channel letter sign at 1248 SW 57 Avenue
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit to increase student capacity at Somerset Academy Foundation Inc. and granted a sign permit for Cake Emporio. The board also continued the review of the existing sign ordinance.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Somerset Academy Foundation Inc. to increase student capacity from 289 to 450 (4-0)
- Approved sign permit for Cake Emporio for an internally illuminated channel letter sign (4-0)
- Approved October 25th, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a sign permit application for illuminated wall signs on the north, east, and west elevations of a medical center at 6400 SW 8 Street. The application includes detailed plans and specifications for channel letters and raceways. The board will decide on approval or disapproval of the permit.
- Sign permit application for Univida Medical Center at 6400 SW 8 Street
- Proposed illuminated wall signs on north, east, and west elevations
- Sign cost listed as $76.20
- Application fee of $75.00 noted
- Review for compliance with Zoning Ordinance 282
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a request from Odalys Martinez for a zoning variance. The applicant seeks to build a swimming pool with reduced setbacks from the property lines.
- Variance request for 5739 SW 12th Street to reduce side and rear setbacks from 10 feet to 5 feet for a swimming pool
The Planning and Zoning Board denied a variance request to build a swimming pool within the required 10-foot rear and side yard setbacks at 5739 SW 12 Street. The board voted 5-0 to deny the application after discussion, with one member noting the lot currently has no house and suggesting a smaller house to avoid the need for a variance. The board also reviewed possible changes to the existing sign ordinance for commercial areas and requested a red-lined copy of proposed changes.
- Denied variance for pool at 5739 SW 12 Street (5-0)
- Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 (4-0)
- Discussed changes to Sign Ordinance 2013-08; requested red-lined copy from staff
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing potential changes to the existing Sign Ordinance 2013-08 for commercial areas. The agenda also includes variance requests for a swimming pool setback at 5900 SW 13 Terrace, a rear terrace addition at 6430 SW 21 Street, and a sign permit for 1661 S.W. 67 Avenue.
- Review of Sign Ordinance 2013-08 for commercial district changes
- Variance request: swimming pool setback at 5900 SW 13 Terrace
- Variance request: rear terrace addition at 6430 SW 21 Street
- Sign permit request: architectural letters sign at 1661 S.W. 67 Avenue
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance for a swimming pool at 5900 SW 13 Terrace, allowing a reduced side setback of 7.5 feet where 10 feet is required (4-0). They also approved a variance for a terrace addition at 6430 SW 21 Street, permitting a rear setback of 10'3" instead of the required 15 feet (4-0). A sign permit for NWG Smoke Shop LLC at 1661 SW 67 Avenue was approved (4-0). The board continued the review of Sign Ordinance 2013-08 to the next meeting, requesting a survey of non-compliant signs.
- Approved pool variance at 5900 SW 13 Terrace (4-0)
- Approved terrace variance at 6430 SW 21 Street (4-0)
- Approved sign permit for NWG Smoke Shop LLC at 1661 SW 67 Avenue (4-0)
- Continued sign ordinance review to next meeting (4-0)
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 5900 SW 13 Terrace. The applicants are seeking permission to build a swimming pool within the required side setback.
- Variance request for 5900 SW 13 Terrace to allow a pool setback of 7.5 feet where 10 feet is required
Planning Zoning Hearing
The board is considering several sign permit requests for local businesses. Members will also review the existing Sign Ordinance 2013-08 for possible changes within the commercial district.
- Sign permit request for 1681 S.W. 67 Avenue (Lilo Property Services LLC)
- Sign permit request for 6348 S.W. 8 Street (I AM MODA LLC)
- Sign permit requests for 1240, 1244, 1248, and 1252 S.W. 57 Avenue
- Review of Sign Ordinance 2013-08 for possible changes in commercial areas
The Planning and Zoning Board approved all six sign permit requests, including a color change and logo addition at 1681 S.W. 67 Avenue, and new signs for businesses on S.W. 8 Street and S.W. 57 Avenue. Several approvals included stipulations to eliminate raceways and install disconnect switches. The board also decided to review the existing sign ordinance and bring proposed changes to the next meeting.
- Approved sign permit for color change and logo at 1681 S.W. 67 Avenue (4-0)
- Approved architectural letters sign at 6348 S.W. 8 Street (4-0)
- Approved illuminated channel letter sign at 1240 S.W. 57 Avenue with stipulations (4-0)
- Approved illuminated sign at 1244 S.W. 57 Avenue with stipulations (4-0)
- Approved illuminated sign and box sign at 1248 S.W. 57 Avenue with stipulations (4-0)
- Approved illuminated sign and box sign at 1252 S.W. 57 Avenue with stipulations (4-0)
- Deferred review of Sign Ordinance 2013-08 to next meeting
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a special use permit for a residential addition at 6237 S.W. 10 Street. The meeting also includes multiple requests for various business sign permits across several locations.
- Special Use Permit for home renovation and two-story addition at 6237 S.W. 10 Street
- Sign permit for internally illuminated box sign at 1613 S.W. 67 Avenue
- Sign permit for internally illuminated channel letter sign at 6400 S.W. 8 Street
- Sign permit for internally illuminated LED Reader Board sign at 6480 S.W. 8 Street
- Sign permits for architectural letters and illuminated channel letters at 1681 S.W. 67 Avenue and 6200 S.W. 8 Street
Meeting
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance regarding a gas franchise. The proposal would grant Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Florida City Gas) a non-exclusive franchise for 30 years. The ordinance includes provisions for monthly franchise fee payments to the city.
- Proposed 30-year non-exclusive gas franchise for Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas
Meeting
The City Commission is presenting four charter amendments for adoption. These include changes to candidate qualifications, commissioner compensation, special meeting notice requirements, and petition signature thresholds.
- Amendment No. 1: Candidate residency requirement of one year
- Amendment No. 2: Commissioner compensation of $300.00 per month
- Amendment No. 3: Special meeting notice period of 24 hours
- Amendment No. 4: Petition signature threshold of 10 percent of registered voters
Meeting
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance regarding a gas franchise. The proposal would grant a non-exclusive gas franchise to Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas.
- 30-year non-exclusive gas franchise for Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas
- Requirement of monthly franchise fee payments to the City
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a request for a variance to allow a house addition. The applicant seeks to build a multipurpose room, study, and bathroom within 9 feet 4 inches of the rear property line, which is less than the 15 feet required by Zoning Ordinance 282.
- Variance 2022-004: Request for reduced rear setback at 1401 SW 58 Avenue
- Approval of meeting minutes from 01/25/2022 and 02/22/2022
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several requests regarding properties on SW 9 Street and SW 8 Street. These include a rezoning for a private park, a parking garage variance, and a special use permit for an 8-story residential building with 157 units. Additionally, a sign permit is requested for ATA Martial Arts LLC.
- Rezoning of 5930 SW 9 Street from R2 Duplex to R3 Private Park
- Variance for 5920 SW 8 Street regarding parking garage distance from residential home
- Special Use Permit for planned development at 5920 SW 8 Street and 5930 SW 9 Street for an 8-story building with 157 units
- Sign permit for ATA Martial Arts LLC at 1220 S.W. 57 Avenue
Meeting
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance. The measure would prohibit displaying mannequins, merchandise, or equipment outside of licensed business premises and establish penalties for non-compliance.
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Code of Ordinances regarding outdoor displays
- Prohibition of mannequins, merchandise, wears, or equipment outside of business structures
- Provision of fines and/or penalties for non-compliance
Planning Zoning Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss ordinances remanded by the City Commission. The board will also hold variance hearings for two residential property requests regarding setbacks and fencing.
- Variance request for 1361 SW 58 Avenue to build a home addition within 7.5 feet of the rear property line
- Variance request for 6487 SW 11 Street to build a swimming pool within 7 feet of the rear and 5 feet of the side property lines
- Variance request for 6487 SW 11 Street to install a 6-foot decorative metal fence in the front setback
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from October 26, 2021, and approved a proposed fence ordinance remanded by the City Commission. They also approved a variance for a home addition at 1361 SW 58 Avenue with a reduced rear setback, and approved a pool variance at 6487 SW 11 Street while denying a request for a taller front fence.
- Approved minutes from 10/26/2021 (4-0)
- Approved fence ordinance as proposed to City Commission (5-0)
- Approved variance for addition at 1361 SW 58 Avenue with 10-foot rear setback (5-0)
- Approved pool variance at 6487 SW 11 Street (motion passed)
- Denied taller fence request at 6487 SW 11 Street
Meeting
The City of West Miami is holding a public hearing for the second reading of an ordinance that modifies several zoning rules. The proposed changes affect apartment building parking requirements, live-work units, and mechanical parking regulations.
- Amending parking requirements for apartment buildings
- Requiring parking management plans for certain developments
- Modifying notice requirements for new construction in the 'C' Mixed Use District
- Repealing ordinances related to live-work units and mechanical parking