North Miami Beach public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to decide on several grant applications for business improvements. The board will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and a resolution amendment for the Singer Center.
- Proposed $151,277 Strategic Investment Program grant for Sonrisas Dental Clinic at 16955 West Dixie Highway
- Proposed $10,903.20 Façade Grant for Humane Society of Greater Miami at 16101 W Dixie Hwy
- Approval of SIP application for Krudo
- Resolution amendment for the Singer Center
- Approval of September 10, 2024, budget meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Board
The board will discuss and vote on two ordinances: a Smoke Shop Text Amendment that creates definitions for retail smoke shops and adds them as a conditional use in several business and mixed-use districts, and a Public Arts Ordinance that establishes a new article for public arts in the zoning code. The board will also approve minutes from the November 18, 2024, meeting.
- Smoke Shop Text Amendment Ordinance – creates definition for 'Retail Smoke Shop' and adds it as conditional use in B-3, B-4, B-5, Fulford Mixed-Use Town Center, Mixed-Use Employment Center, and International Boulevard districts
- Public Arts Ordinance – amends Chapter XXIV to create Article XX titled 'Public Arts'
- Approval of November 18, 2024, Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial public hearings to approve or deny a site plan and variances for a residential project. The board will also consider the final plat approval for the Central Subdivision.
- Site plan and variances for a 12-unit residential development at 317 NE 168 Street
- Variance request for 5-foot rear and interior side setbacks instead of 30 feet at 317 NE 168 Street
- Variance request for 1,113 square feet of open space instead of 4,052 square feet at 317 NE 168 Street
- Final plat approval for 'Central Subdivision' located at 16955 – 17071 West Dixie Highway
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing several ordinances to update city codes. These include new definitions for smoke shops, temporary commercial land use, and updated water and landscaping standards.
- Proposed ordinance creating a 'Retail Smoke Shop' definition and listing it as a conditional use in specific business and mixed-use districts
- Resolution to abandon portions of N.W. 171 St Street (Fulford Boulevard) and East Drive for the expansion of Jackson North Medical Center
- Proposed ordinance establishing a uniform procedure for the abandonment and vacation of city streets, alleys, and easements
- Proposed ordinance for 'Interim Commercial Use' to allow temporary use of vacant commercial or mixed-use zoned land
- Proposed ordinance updating water conservation rates, irrigation requirements, and landscaping design and maintenance standards
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Redevelopment Advisory Board will consider approval of two grant applications: a $151,277 Strategic Improvement Program grant for Sonrisas Dental Clinic relocation and expansion at 16955 West Dixie Highway, and a $10,903.20 Façade Program grant to the Humane Society of Greater Miami for awning and fencing at 16101 West Dixie Highway. The board will also discuss upcoming projects for fiscal year 2025 and approve minutes from the July 11, 2024, meeting.
- Vote on $151,277 Strategic Improvement Program grant for Sonrisas Dental Clinic at 16955 West Dixie Highway
- Vote on $10,903.20 Façade Program grant for Humane Society of Greater Miami at 16101 West Dixie Highway
- Discussion of upcoming CRA projects for FY 2025
- Approval of July 11, 2024, meeting minutes
- Public comment period at start of meeting
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The CRA Board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, which outlines $6.06 million in tax increment financing (TIF) revenue. The budget funds capital projects, housing affordability programs, business grants, and security enhancements. The meeting also includes public comment and discussion of CRA activities.
- Approve FY2025 budget resolution (Action Item CRA-2024-09)
- $2 million for Singer Building purchase/rehabilitation
- $400,000 for Library Art Plaza project
- $300,000 for security enhancements
- $592,893 set aside for housing affordability (10% of TIF revenue)
Planning & Zoning Board
The North Miami Beach Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan and variance requests: a 20,000-square-foot shopping center at 17450 Biscayne Boulevard and an 11,408-square-foot warehouse at 1981 NE 153 Street. The board will also consider a new ordinance establishing uniform procedures for vacating city rights-of-way and easements. They will first approve the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting.
- 174 Shoppes: 20,000 sq ft shopping center with 11 bays, 80 parking spaces, and multiple variances (setbacks, pervious area, landscape buffer) at 17450 Biscayne Blvd.
- Feldman Warehouse: 35-ft, two-story warehouse with 11,408 sq ft warehouse space and 3,331 sq ft office mezzanine, seeking parking and landscape buffer variances at 1981 NE 153 St.
- Right-of-Way Vacation Ordinance: new code section to govern abandonment and vacation of city streets, alleys, and easements.
- Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day via email to [email protected].
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The CRA Board will consider approving minutes from July 16, 2024, and a consent agenda that includes renewing contracts with Taylor English LLP (legal services) and RMA (consulting). A separate action item seeks to extend the contract with TRG NMB 5 Park LLC for the Aura redevelopment project via a TIF agreement amendment. No discussion items are scheduled.
- Approve July 16, 2024 CRA meeting minutes
- Renew contract with Taylor English LLP (resolution CRA-R-2024-07)
- Renew contract with RMA (resolution CRA-R-2024-08)
- Extend contract with TRG NMB 5 Park LLC (Aura) – TIF amendment (CRA-2024-10)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider three major quasi-judicial items: a site plan for the Uptown Harbour/Intracoastal Mall development (up to 2,000 residential units, 375,000 sq ft retail, 200,000 sq ft office, 244 hotel rooms on 29.08 acres), a rezoning of two parcels at 17031 and 17051 NE 20th Avenue from RM-23 to B-1, and a variance for an aluminum shade structure at 3380 NE 170 Street. The board will also discuss adopting the Biscayne Boulevard Overlay District ordinance to regulate sustainable development along that corridor.
- Uptown Harbour mixed-use project site plan: up to 2,000 multi-family units, 375,000 sq ft retail, 200,000 sq ft office, 244 hotel rooms at 3501 Sunny Isles Boulevard, 3745 and 3909 NE 163 Street
- Rezoning of 17031 and 17051 NE 20th Avenue from RM-23 (residential mid-rise multifamily) to B-1 (limited business district)
- Biscayne Boulevard Overlay District ordinance creating new zoning regulations to encourage sustainable development
- Variance for 3380 NE 170 Street: allow 4-foot interior side setback (25 ft required) and 0-foot rear setback (8 ft required) for an aluminum shade structure
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The North Miami Beach CRA Board will vote on two action items: a $71,477.89 SIP grant for Awalk Wellness (HOTWORX) at 2035 NE 163rd Street and the purchase of the Singer Building at 16501 NE 15th Avenue for $1.2 million to house CRA offices. The board will also discuss an audit report, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and receive announcements including a special budget meeting on August 20, 2024.
- Approve $71,477.89 SIP grant for HOTWORX at 2035 NE 163rd Street
- Approve $1.2 million CRA contribution for purchase of Singer Building at 16501 NE 15th Avenue
- Discuss audit report
- Approve minutes of May 21, 2024 CRA Board meeting
- Announce special board meeting for FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget on August 20, 2024
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Board will consider a $71,477.89 grant for AWALK WELLNESS, LLC to fund improvements for a new Hotworx sauna studio. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Singer Building property at 16501 NE 15th Avenue.
- $71,477.89 SIP grant for Hotworx at 2035 NE 163rd Street
- Discussion of the Singer Building at 16501 NE 15th Avenue
- Review of the Final Audit Report
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the expansion and redesign of La Granja Restaurant. The application seeks to expand the original footprint of the restaurant located at 105 NE 167 Street. The board will also review the minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting.
- Site plan approval for La Granja Restaurant expansion at 105 NE 167 Street
- Approval of June 10, 2024, Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Board
The board will consider a 249,000 square foot mixed-use development at West Dixie Highway featuring 1,296 residential units. Other items include code amendments for the Rapid Transit Zone and various property variances.
- Site plan for a 249,000 sq ft mixed-use development with 1,296 units at 15530, 15540, and 15780 W. Dixie Highway
- Code amendment to establish minimum standards within the Rapid Transit Zone
- Site plan and variances for a three-story, three-unit building at 1400 NE 171 Street
- Vacation of a 20-foot alley abutting 15530 and 15540 W. Dixie Highway
- Amendment to the New Northtown Center development agreement
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving a $250,000 reallocation to fund a new Business Assistance Microgrant Program, which would provide grants up to $35,000 to local businesses for improvements. The board will also discuss the REDA incentive program, the potential purchase of the Singer Building from the city, and schedule a June overview meeting.
- Resolution CRA-R-2024-03: reallocate $250,000 from SISP Grant and Capital Improvement Grant to fund Microgrant Program
- Microgrant awards up to $35,000 per business, with 20% applicant match
- Discussion: REDA Incentive Program and timeline of CRA and City approvals in developments
- Discussion: Singer Building purchase from City (16501 NE 15th Avenue)
- Next CRA board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a conditional use request for a pet supply store and boutique dog hotel at 16385 Biscayne Boulevard. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance to create a Biscayne Corridor Overlay District in the B-2 General Business District, and hold a workshop on a mixed-use overlay for Biscayne Boulevard. The agenda includes approval of the April 8, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Conditional use for Howl Nation pet supply store and dog hotel at 16385 Biscayne Boulevard
- Ordinance to amend zoning code to establish Biscayne Corridor Overlay District in B-2 General Business District
- Workshop on Biscayne Boulevard Mixed-Use Overlay
- Approval of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will review a site plan for a 26-story mixed-use development at 1973, 1981, and 1991 NE 163rd Street. The project includes 351 residential units and 3,043 square feet of ground floor commercial space. Additionally, the board will consider a variance for an illuminated wall sign facing Biscayne Boulevard.
- Elevate 163 NMB: Site plan approval for a 26-story mixed-use development with 351 residential units
- Variance request for an illuminated wall sign on the west building elevation facing Biscayne Boulevard
- Multiple variances requested for Elevate 163 NMB regarding lot width, setbacks, and alley width
- Proposed ground floor commercial space of 3,043 square feet at 1973, 1981, and 1991 NE 163rd Street
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to approve a $40,000 wastewater grant for JAIA 172 LLC and a $1,450,000 capital transfer to the city for the Corona Del Mar Phase III septic-to-sewer project. The board will also discuss the 2023 Annual Report and the potential hiring of a 'CRA Street Team' for enhanced maintenance and litter removal in high-impact areas.
- Approval of $40,000 wastewater connection grant to JAIA 172 LLC for property at 17150 Biscayne Blvd
- Authorization of $1,450,000 transfer to the City of North Miami Beach for Corona Del Mar Phase III septic-to-sewer capital improvements
- Discussion of the 2023 Annual Report prepared under state statutes
- Discussion of hiring a contractor team for enhanced maintenance, litter clearing, and illegal dumping coordination
Planning & Zoning Board
The North Miami Beach Planning & Zoning Board will consider a proposed ordinance amending the city's landscaping and tree removal regulations. The board will also approve minutes from its February 12, 2024 meeting. Public comments are accepted until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Ordinance amending Chapter XXIV, Article XI (Landscaping), Sections 24-119, 24-121, and creating Section 24-125 (Right of Way Trees)
- Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes
General Employees Retirement Committee
The General Employees’ Retirement Committee will review annual audit, investment, and actuary reports. The body will discuss pension eligibility ordinances and the renewal of the fiduciary liability policy. Members will also vote on the approval of various management and legal invoices.
- Approval of $110,172.81 in total invoices, including $8,125.00 for Graystone Consulting
- Review of the 12/31/2023 Investment Report from Graystone Consulting
- Discussion on Pension Eligibility/Participation Ordinance and New Form 1 filing requirements
- Review of the DROP interest rate
- Renewal of the Fiduciary Liability Policy
Retirement Board - Police & Fire
The Police & Fire Retirement Committee is meeting to review annual audit, investment, and actuary valuation reports. The body will also consider the renewal of the fiduciary liability policy and the approval of various management and consulting invoices.
- Approval of invoices totaling $138,305.90
- KSDT Auditors annual report
- Graystone Consulting 12/31/2023 investment report
- Plan Actuary 10/1/2023 valuation report
- Fiduciary liability policy renewal
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider two text amendments to the city's zoning code: one setting uniform standards for electric vehicle (EV) parking and charging stations, and another incorporating the Hanford Boulevard public streetscape kit-of-parts into the Fulford Mixed-Use Town Center District. The board will also approve minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting.
- Text amendment to Chapter XXIV, Section 24-100 on EV parking and charging stations
- Text amendment to Section 24-58.1 to reference the NMB Hanford Boulevard Public Streetscape Kit-of-Parts
- Approval of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider two items: a variance for a swimming pool at 169750 NE 17th Ave and a site plan with three variances for a new 121,000 sq ft community center, park, and pool at 15280 NE 15 Ct. They will also approve minutes from the November 13, 2023 meeting and hear presentations on an Urban Forestry Master Plan and Handford Kit of Parts.
- Pool variance: non-use variance to allow pool in side yard with 7.5-ft corner side setback (15 ft required) at 169750 NE 17th Ave
- Washington Park Community Center: 121,000 sq ft community center, park, pool, 71 parking spaces on 2.85 acres at 15280 NE 15 Ct
- Three variances for Washington Park: 10-ft fence around basketball court, 10-ft fence height, back-out parking onto right-of-way
- Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Presentations: Urban Forestry Master Plan and Handford Kit of Parts