North Miami Beach public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will decide on funding for the Centennial Gateway project and a renovation grant for a mixed-use commercial hub. The board will also discuss ongoing projects and approve minutes from the September 29, 2025, meeting.
- Grant not to exceed $250,000 for Calico Investments, LLC for property at 1850 N.E. 164th Street
- Expenditure not to exceed $618,000 for the Centennial Gateway project planning, design, and construction
- Discussion of ongoing projects including Hanford Boulevard Activation and Centennial Park
- Approval of September 29, 2025, CRA Board Meeting Minutes
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved an interlocal services agreement with the city for fiscal year 2025‑2026, authorizing up to $475,911. The board approved a professional services agreement with Taylor Duma LLP and a wastewater connection grant amendment. The proposal for a professional services agreement with Redevelopment Management Associates was tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Interlocal Services Agreement up to $475,911 (5-0)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with Taylor Duma LLP (6-0)
- Approved Wastewater Connection Grant Amendment (6-0)
- Tabled Professional Services Agreement with Redevelopment Management Associates (motion to table passed)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will review four legislative items: adopting a Sustainability Master Plan, amending rules for home-based businesses, creating a Workforce and Hero Housing density bonus program, and accepting a Land Development Fee Study. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy.
- Adoption of North Miami Beach Sustainability Master Plan
- Amendment to Home-Based Businesses ordinance
- Creation of Workforce and Hero Housing density bonus program
- Acceptance of Land Development Fee Study
- Discussion on Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss a voluntary density bonus program to increase affordable housing for local workers and community professionals. The board is also reviewing updates to home-based business regulations and the dedication of a new city park.
- Workforce and Hero Housing Density Bonus Program (WHHDB) ordinance
- Dedication of Centennial Gateway Park on NE 167th Street right-of-way
- Ordinance amending home-based business regulations for consistency with Florida Statute 559.955
- Interlocal Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County for digital publication of legal notices
- Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Resolution approval
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to approve a $475,911 agreement for the City to provide administrative services to the CRA for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The agenda also includes authorizing contracts for legal and redevelopment management services and amending wastewater connection grant guidelines.
- Approve Interlocal Services Agreement with City ($475,911)
- Authorize Taylor Duma LLP legal representation contract
- Authorize RMA redevelopment management contract ($127,217)
- Approve Wastewater Connection Grant Amendment
- Discuss Hanford Boulevard activation and Snake Creek Canal improvements
The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved its FY 2025‑2026 budget by a 5‑2 vote. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). No members spoke during the public‑comment period. The meeting adjourned at 4:39 PM.
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 CRA budget (5-2)
- Approved July 15, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (6-0)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider several action items, including approval of the FY 25‑26 Interlocal Agreement with the City. It will also vote on professional services contracts with Taylor Duma LLP and RMA, and on a wastewater connection grant amendment. Discussion items cover a Hanford Boulevard activation project with lights, LED screens, umbrellas, banners, and trees.
- CRA-2025-15 – Approve NMB CRA‑NMB City FY 25‑26 Interlocal Agreement
- CRA-2025-16 – Professional Services Agreement with Taylor Duma LLP
- CRA-2025-17 – Professional Services Agreement with RMA
- CRA-2025-18 – Approve NMB CRA Wastewater Connection Grant Amendment
- Discussion – Hanford Boulevard activation (lights, LED screens, umbrellas, banners, trees)
The board unanimously approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Whitney Padote was elected RAB Chair and Pradel was elected Vice‑Chair, each by a unanimous vote. The board approved façade grant applications for St. Fort’s Funeral Home, Wellness Pathway Inc. ($15,520), and Ledarp Enterprises ($60,000). The NE 163rd Street median improvement item was dropped and the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm.
- Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
- Elected Whitney Padote as RAB Chair (unanimous 4‑0)
- Elected Pradel as Vice‑Chair (unanimous 4‑0)
- Approved St. Fort’s Funeral Home façade grant (6‑0)
- Approved Wellness Pathway façade grant, up to $15,520 (6‑0)
- Approved Ledarp Enterprises façade grant, up to $60,000 (6‑0)
- Dropped NE 163rd Street Median Improvement project (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special budget meeting to approve the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. If approved, the budget will be transmitted to the City of North Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County for final review.
- CRA-2025-14: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
The board unanimously approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved façade and business site improvement grants for St Fort’s Funeral Home ($20,000), Wellness Pathway Inc. ($15,520), and Ledarp Enterprises ($60,000), each passing 4‑0. The NE 163rd Street Median Improvement project was postponed due to insufficient information.
- Approved May 20, 2025 board minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
- Approved $20,000 St Fort’s Funeral Home façade grant (4‑0)
- Approved $15,520 Wellness Pathway façade grant (4‑0)
- Approved $60,000 Ledarp Enterprises façade grant (4‑0)
- Postponed NE 163rd Street Median Improvement project (insufficient info)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will decide on several business façade grants and a landscaping agreement with the city. The board will also discuss progress on Snake Creek and Library Plaza.
- Proposed $350,000 transfer to the city for NE 163rd Street Median Improvement landscaping
- Proposed façade grant not to exceed $60,000 for Ledarp Enterprises, Inc at 1733 NE 162nd Street
- Proposed façade grant not to exceed $20,000 for St Fort’s Funeral Home at 16480 NE 19th Ave
- Proposed façade grant not to exceed $18,865.38 for Wellness Pathway, Inc at 1510 NE 162nd Street
- Discussion of microgrant recipient Florida State Realty
Board members unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously accepted the Assessment of Need study that identifies a shortage of affordable housing and designates the area as blighted. The board approved a renewal of the professional services agreement with Florida Strategic Partners LLC for up to $175,000, passing 6‑1. A façade and business site improvement grant was approved unanimously (7‑0).
- Approved April 15, 2025 CRA Special Board Meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved the Assessment of Need study for CRA extension (5-0)
- Approved renewal of contract with Florida Strategic Partners LLC up to $175,000 (6-1)
- Approved façade and business site improvement grant (7-0)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two development requests and discuss a text amendment for smoke shops. Decisions include a site plan and height variance for a multifamily complex and a conditional use request for a dispensary.
- Arch Creek Multifamily Development: Two 10-story buildings with 293 units and a 419-space parking structure east of NE 20 Place
- Mint Dispensary: Conditional use request for a medical marijuana dispensary and treatment center at 16719 NE 6th Avenue
- Smoke Shop Ordinance: Text amendment to define 'Retail Smoke Shop' and add it as a conditional use in several business and mixed-use districts
- Height Variance: Request for Arch Creek to allow a maximum of 121 feet 8 inches for two buildings
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding the Arch Creek Multi-Family Development. The board is reviewing a site plan and a request to vacate a public right-of-way.
- Proposed construction of two 10-story buildings with up to 293 residential units
- Proposed 9-level parking structure with 419 spaces
- Variance request from Section 24-58.4 (J) for a maximum height of 121 feet 8 inches
- Vacation of a 10-foot wide unimproved alley (0.153+/- acres) in Arch Creek Highlands
- Project location: East of NE 20 Place between NE 140 Street and north of Highland Drive
Community Redevelopment Agency Board & Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will review an Assessment of Need study to justify extending the agency's life. The board is also deciding on a contract renewal for Florida Strategic Partners, LLC and a facade grant for Plantation FP, LLC.
- Approval of Assessment of Need study by Florida Strategic Partners, LLC to extend CRA life
- Contract renewal for Florida Strategic Partners, LLC for basic services not to exceed $175,000
- Approval of Plantation FP, LLC Façade Grant
- Discussion of the RMA Report FY2024-2025
The board unanimously approved the concept for the Snake Creek Canal pedestrian promenade and authorized the executive director to start the procurement process (5-0). It also approved an interlocal agreement for administrative support services between the CRA and the City of North Miami Beach (4-0). Additionally, the board approved the disparity study to support the CRA life‑extension application (5-0).
- Approved March 18, 2025 CRA board minutes (4-0)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement between CRA and City of North Miami Beach (4-0)
- Approved Snake Creek Canal pedestrian promenade concept and authorized procurement (5-0)
- Approved disparity study for CRA life‑extension application (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings for two development site plans and discuss an ordinance to update wastewater treatment policies. The meeting includes requests for variances regarding building size, setbacks, and drive-thru requirements.
- 17400 West Dixie Highway: Proposed six and eight-story mixed-use towers with 500 residential units and 19,022 sq ft of commercial space
- 14025 Biscayne Blvd: Proposed Raising Cane's restaurant with 3,181 sq ft of indoor space and a two-lane drive-thru
- Infrastructure Element Comprehensive Text Amendment Ordinance regarding wastewater treatment facilities and Advanced Waste Treatment (AWT)
- Seven variances requested for the 17400 West Dixie Highway development
- Variances requested for Raising Cane's regarding glazing, window placement, and drive-thru location
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will review a development application for a Raising Cane's restaurant and a right-of-way vacation for Citadel Care Center. The board is also considering a text amendment to the zoning code regarding retail smoke shops.
- Raising Cane's site plan at 14025 Biscayne Blvd featuring a 3,181 sq ft building and two-lane drive-thru
- Right-of-way vacation for Citadel Care Center at SW Coligny Way (NE 18th Avenue) and Miami Drive
- Proposed ordinance to create a 'Retail Smoke Shop' definition and establish it as a conditional use in several business and mixed-use districts
Planning & Zoning Board
The North Miami Beach Planning & Zoning Board will review a proposed ordinance to create a new Public Arts article in the city's zoning code. The board will also consider a resolution to accept the Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) letter for the city's comprehensive plan update, which will be transmitted to the Florida Department of Commerce.
- Public Arts Ordinance to amend Chapter XXIV (Zoning and Land Development) creating Article XX 'Public Arts'
- Resolution to accept Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) letter for comprehensive plan update per Florida Statutes
- Approval of November 18, 2024 Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss and consider a smoke shop text amendment ordinance that creates definitions for 'retail smoke shop' and 'distance separation measurement' and adds smoke shops as a conditional use in several commercial and mixed-use districts. The board will also consider a public arts ordinance that adds a new article to the zoning code. Additionally, a presentation on the 2025 City Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report is scheduled. The board will vote on approval of the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Smoke Shop Text Amendment Ordinance: creates new definitions for 'retail smoke shop' and 'distance separation measurement', and adds smoke shops as conditional uses in B-3, B-4, B-5, MU/TC, MU/EC, and MU/IB districts.
- Public Arts Ordinance: amends Chapter XXIV of the City Code to create a new Article XX titled 'Public Arts'.
- Presentation: City Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report – 2025.
- Approval of November 18, 2024 Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes.