Sweetwater public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Sweetwater City Commission will hold a special meeting with two ordinances on second reading and public hearing: one restructures the elected officials' pension board, the other sets procedures for mitigating code enforcement liens and allows commission appellate review.
- Ordinance amending the elected officials' pension plan to restructure the board of trustees (second reading)
- Ordinance amending code §2-356 to establish procedures for mitigation of code enforcement liens and commission appellate review (second reading)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold first readings on several ordinances, including rezoning three properties from Interim District (GU) to Industrial Light Manufacturing District (IU-1), amending the land development code to address illegal residential uses, and adjusting commissioner discretionary accounts. A final plat approval for Beacon Lakes Central East and a resolution to allow a food distribution event at Ronselli Park Youth Center are also on the agenda.
- Rezoning of folio numbers 25-3935-004-0100, 25-3935-004-0150, and 25-3935-004-0151 from Interim District (GU) to Industrial Light Manufacturing District (IU-1) (first reading)
- Final plat approval for Beacon Lakes Central East
- Ordinance amending Section 2-213 on commissioners' discretionary account (second reading)
- Ordinance creating prima facie evidence for illegal residential uses and unity of title requirements (first reading)
- Resolution reserving Ronselli Park Youth Center parking grounds for a food distribution event sponsored by Commissioner Saul Diaz
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two ordinances recommending rezoning of multiple properties from Interim District to Industrial Light Manufacturing. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a parking variance for a warehouse/office building, and another for five variances for a proposed development including lot coverage, floor area ratio, setback, building height, and parking. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Rezoning of properties under folio numbers 25-3935-004-0100, 25-3935-004-0150, and 25-3935-004-0151 from Interim District (GU) to Industrial Light Manufacturing District (IU-1)
- Rezoning of property under folio number 25-3935-004-0250 from Interim District (GU) to Industrial Light Manufacturing District (IU-1) with special exception for site plan approval
- Public hearing for Aljen Investments LLC: non-use variance to permit 17 parking spaces for a warehouse/office building (22 required) at NE corner of NW 132 Ave and NW 13 Terrace
- Public hearing for Vernazza Properties LLC: five non-use variances for lot coverage (73% vs 40% permitted), FAR (4.56 vs 1.65), setback (5'1"-15' vs 20'), building height (128'-5" vs 100'), and parking (140 vs 176 spaces) at 2400 NW 108 Ave
Planning & Zoning Board
The Board is considering advisory recommendations for four rezoning ordinances and a signage modification for Dolphin Mall. Additionally, the Board will hold public hearings for four variance applications regarding parking, landscaping, and signage.
- Rezoning of folio 25-3935-002-0300 and 0301 to Industrial Light Manufacturing District (IU-1)
- Rezoning of folio 25-3031-000-0641 and 0642 to Liberal Commercial District (C-3)
- Conditional use request for a contractor storage yard at folio 25-3031-001-0570, 0580, and 0590
- Variance request for 109 Mini Market Inc. at 10910 W. Flagler St. for restaurant parking
- Signage variances for S+S Dolphin Mall, LLC at 11401 NW 12 St. regarding sign size and LED hours
Planning & Zoning Board
The board is providing advisory recommendations to the City Commission on five ordinances to amend the Land Development Code. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a property application at 11421 SW 4 St.
- Proposed amendments to Special Commercial District and University City District regulations
- Proposed creation of a Parking Trust Fund
- Proposed regulations for temporary structures, boat and RV storage, and generators
- Proposed creation of 'Unusual Uses' sections in the Land Development Code
- Public hearing for application 2022-00000008 regarding 11421 SW 4 St
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is holding a mandatory pre-bid meeting for the Sweetwater North Drainage Improvement Project – Phase 2 (RFP-2022-02). This meeting is for parties interested in participating in the request for proposals.
- Pre-bid meeting for RFP-2022-02: Sweetwater North Drainage Improvement Project – Phase 2
Planning & Zoning Board
The City of Sweetwater Building and Zoning Department is hosting a workshop to discuss proposed legislation for food truck vending. The session focuses on vendor regulations and permitted locations within the city. No votes will be taken during this meeting.
- Proposed legislation regarding Food Truck Vending
- Discussion of regulations for food truck vendors
- Discussion of permitted locations for food trucks