Coral Gables
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Board of Adjustment
The Coral Gables Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review four zoning variance requests. The board will decide whether to grant exceptions to setback, garage, and waterway expansion rules for properties on Old Cutler Road, Edgewater Drive, and De Soto Boulevard. Staff reports and applicant presentations will precede public comment. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing for dock variance at 240 Edgewater Drive (extends 11 feet 3 inches into waterway)
- Public hearing for carport and fence variances at 8800 Old Cutler Road (reduced side setbacks)
- Public hearing for cooling tower placement and facade variances at 10 Edgewater Drive
- Public hearing for garage length variance at 2830 De Soto Boulevard (reduced from 22 feet to 20 feet 2 inches)
- Approval of Board of Adjustment minutes from May 4, 2026
City Commission
The Coral Gables City Commission will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and campaign finance rules, approve several consent agenda items including police equipment and infrastructure grants, and consider purchasing a commercial building. The meeting also covers routine board appointments, employee recognitions, and administrative updates.
- Zoning amendment for 520 University Drive to remove overflow parking limits and single-family zoning reversion rules.
- $95,000 sole-source contract for Marrero Armor ballistic plates for the Police Department.
- $109,611 FDOT grant for the Granada Boulevard sidewalk improvement project from De Soto to Bird Road.
- $500,000 reallocation for capital improvements at 285 Aragon Avenue.
- First reading ordinance banning campaign contributions from real estate developers.
City Commission
The Commission is scheduled to review the upcoming fiscal year's budget presentation. This includes a resolution to set the proposed operating millage rate for the new fiscal year.
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Estimate
- Resolution setting the Proposed Operating Millage Rate of 5.559
Property Advisory Board
This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, focusing on administrative updates and record approvals. The board will review the June meeting minutes and the July rent report for a commercial tenant at 475-495 Biltmore Way. No public hearings or substantive policy votes are scheduled.
- Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of July 2026 rent report for Patio & Things (475-495 Biltmore Way)
- Open discussion period
International Affairs Coordinating Council
The Council will review recent diplomatic communications from the Mayor. This includes a letter sent to the Mayor of Cartagena, Colombia, and a response received from the Mayor of Aix-en-Provence, France.
- Letter from Mayor Lago to Mayor Turbay of Cartagena, Colombia
- Response letter from Mayor Sophie Joissains of Aix-en-Provence, France
Last 30 days
Board of Architects
The Board is scheduled to conduct a regular meeting to discuss design review items. The agenda includes opportunities for public comment and formal consideration of pending design reviews.
- Design Review Consideration 26-1718
Waterways Advisory Board
The Waterways Advisory Board will review board member comments on dock variance applications for two residential properties. The agenda also covers routine marine patrol updates and administrative reports. No major policy changes or budget items are scheduled.
- 361 Los Pinos Boulevard dock variance review
- 240 Edgewater Drive dock variance review
- Approval of June 6, 2026 meeting minutes
- Marine patrol operations update
Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs
The Board is reviewing upcoming community events and ongoing inclusion initiatives. Discussions include the FIU Embrace Disability Conference and school system accessibility suggestions.
- FIU Embrace Disability Conference discussion
- Mental Health Awareness presentation
- Sitting Pretty Director Training update
- Adventure Day updates with Parks & Recreation
- School system inclusion and accessibility review
Arts Advisory Panel
The Arts Advisory Panel will review requests from artists Roberto Lugo and Susan Te Kahurangi King to join the city's pre-qualified list. They will also discuss a resolution to fund the 'Intervals' art series during Miami Art Week with up to $110,000.
- Pre-qualified Artist Request: Roberto Lugo
- Pre-qualified Artist Request: Susan Te Kahurangi King
- Ponce Circle Park design concept review
- Funding of up to $110,000 for 'Intervals' Coral Gables Art Series
Development Review Committee
The committee will review technical details for several development projects. Key items include a renovation at Ponce Circle Park, updates to the University of Miami's master plan, and new mixed-use and office developments on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
- Renovation of Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park at 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
- Amendments to the University of Miami Development Agreement and Campus Master Plan
- Change of use for a five-story building to mixed-use residential/commercial at 3195 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
- New construction of a two-story office building at 3195 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Board of Architects
The Board is scheduled to conduct a regular meeting to consider design review applications. The agenda includes time for public comments and specific design review considerations.
- Design Review Consideration 26-1716
Budget/ Audit Advisory Board
The Board is receiving an update regarding financial statements from RSM External Auditors. Members are also reviewing progress on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget cycle.
- Update on RSM External Auditors Financial Statements
- FY 2027 Budget Process Update
- Reminder of July 1, 2026 financial disclosure deadline
Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Advisory Board
The board will review updates regarding food and beverage programming, including seasonal tasting events. The meeting also covers athletic club membership counts and scheduled venue maintenance for July.
- Tasting Experience event (June 17)
- Flavors of the Gables event (June 25)
- July 4th BBQ programming
- Venue Maintenance Week (July 13-22)
Coral Gables Waterfront Communities HOA Board
The Board will review updates from the Biscayne Bay Watershed Advisory Board regarding living shorelines and boater safety. Discussion also includes a new traffic circle beautification program and upcoming waterway code enforcement topics.
- Biscayne Bay Watershed Advisory Board update (Living Shoreline Guide, Boater Safety, Fertilizer Tool Kit)
- Traffic Circle Beautification Program
- Waterway Code Enforcement discussion
Board of Architects
The Board of Architects will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on design review consideration items. No specific projects or details are listed in the agenda.
- Design review consideration (no specific projects listed)
Coral Gables Retirement Board
The Board is conducting its regular monthly meeting to handle administrative duties. Discussions include reviewing investment issues, legal updates from the board attorney, and reports from the third-party administrator.
- Approval of May 28, 2026 retirement board minutes
- Approval of joint meeting minutes with Commission
- Review of invoices and benefit certifications
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings and vote on several applications for certificates of appropriateness and local historic designations. Key decisions include whether to designate 1624 Granada Boulevard as a local landmark and whether to approve alterations to existing landmarks like 439 Majorca Avenue. Also up for vote are additions, variances, and a demolition/renewal at properties in historic districts.
- Local historic designation for 1624 Granada Boulevard
- Additions and pergola at 439 Majorca Avenue landmark
- Additions and side/rear setback variances at 4400 Palmarito Street in Italian Village
- Renewal of demolition and new construction at 1256 South Greenway Drive in Country Club Historic District
- Addition and flat roof variance at 808 Majorca Avenue landmark
Parking Advisory Board
This meeting consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and departmental status reports rather than binding decisions. The board will approve May minutes, hear updates on mobility hubs and parking equipment, and address standard commission referrals. No contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Mobility & Sustainability Department update
- Mobility Hub project status report
- Parking equipment and technology review
- Open discussion on advisory matters
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from April 15, 2026, and then discuss a historical plaque for the library and capital updates from Miami-Dade. There will also be an open discussion period.
- Approval of minutes from April 15, 2026 meeting
- Discussion of library historical plaque / Anna Pernas
- Capital updates from Miami-Dade
Planning and Zoning Board
The board will hold public hearings on four related items for a proposed mixed-use development called Crystal Residences at 110 Phoenetia Avenue. Items include a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning change, Planned Area Development approval, and mixed-use site plan review with an encroachment agreement. The project includes a private school and live/work units.
- FLUM change from Religious/Institutional to Commercial Mid-Rise at 110 Phoenetia Ave
- Zoning change from Special Use to Mixed Use 2, including North Ponce Mixed Use District Overlay
- Planned Area Development (PAD) approval for Crystal Residences mixed-use project
- Mixed-use site plan review and encroachment agreement for Crystal Residences
Code Enforcement Board
The Coral Gables Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on five code violation cases, including work without permits at three properties and an uncompleted building at 415 Aragon Avenue. That property also faces a demolition-by-neglect charge for its historically designated structure.
- 5 Veragua Ave: work without permit for window shutters, windows, door, tile, walkway
- 705 San Antonio Ave: unpermitted floor tile installation on front porch
- 719 Jeronimo Dr: Dura fence installed without permit after denial
- 415 Aragon Ave: uncompleted building past one-year limit
- 415 Aragon Ave: demolition by neglect of historically designated property
Cultural Development Board
The Cultural Development Board will approve funding for a local art series and review updates on city cultural grants and public art projects. The board will also approve minutes from its May meeting.
- Approve up to $110,000 from the Art Fund for the Intervals Coral Gables Art Series.
- Review FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027 cultural grant allocations and guidelines.
- Receive updates on active Art in Public Places projects and acquisitions.
- Approve minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting.
Construction Regulation Board
The Construction Regulation Board will hold a public hearing on two notices of intent to lien (600 Biltmore Way, 290 Aragon Ave) and review seven new cases for construction regulation at various addresses including Cantoria Ave, Ponce de Leon Blvd, Santillane Ave, S Dixie Hwy, and Deering Bay Dr.
- Notice of Intent to Lien at 600 Biltmore Way
- Notice of Intent to Lien at 290 Aragon Ave
- New case at 1545 Cantoria Ave
- New case at 3301 Ponce de Leon Blvd
- New case at 500 Biltmore Way
The Construction Regulation Board approved several Notices of Intent to Lien, requiring property owners to address structural and safety issues within strict deadlines. A $500 daily fine was imposed on 600 Biltmore Way for non-compliance, while other properties faced $250 daily fines. The board also deferred three agenda items and approved prior meeting minutes.
- Approved 600 Biltmore Way order with 90-day extension and $500 daily fine (3-0, 1 recused)
- Approved 1545 Cantoria Ave order: remove debris, renew roof permit, install tiles; $250 daily fine (4-0)
- Approved 3301 Ponce de Leon Blvd order: submit safe-to-occupy letter, recertify in 60 days; $250 daily fine (4-0)
- Approved 235 Santillane Ave order: submit recertification reports in 30 days, recertify in 60 days; $250 daily fine (4-0)
- Approved 382 S Dixie Hwy order: submit thermography report, recertify in 60 days; $250 daily fine (4-0)
- Deferred 500 Biltmore Way, 2603 Ponce de Leon Blvd, and 13610 Deering Bay Dr
- Noted 290 Aragon Ave as complied prior to hearing
- Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 (4-0)
Board of Architects
The Coral Gables Board of Architects meets to discuss and vote on design review items. No specific projects or details are listed in the agenda. Public comments are accepted. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom.
- Public comments on agenda item 26-1706
- Design review consideration under item 26-1707
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The board will review the proposed design for Ponce Circle Park. Staff will also provide updates on various ongoing construction and procurement phases for city parks.
- Proposed Design for Ponce Circle Park
- Phillips Park Phase 1 improvements
- Rotary Centennial Park procurement phase
- Cooper Park procurement phase
- Granada Golf course Rain Shelters procurement phase
Landscape Beautification Advisory Board
The Coral Gables Landscape Beautification Advisory Board will review and approve minutes from May 14, then discuss zone assignments for the Landscape Beautification Awards and receive updates on city projects. A future meeting date in September will be set. The agenda is largely procedural.
- Zone assignment for Landscape Beautification Awards
- Update on city beautification projects
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee will review a social media report and city updates. Discussion items include a dedicated eNews for hurricane season preparation, FIFA activations in Coral Gables, and promotion of Taste the Gables Restaurant Month. The committee will also receive updates on Semiquincentennial events such as a mayoral portrait exhibit and a passport office coloring book.
- eNews (May 27) dedicated to Hurricane Season Preparation
- FIFA Activations in Coral Gables
- Taste the Gables Restaurant Month
- Printing of the Passport Office Coloring Book
- July 1 mayoral portrait exhibit opening at Coral Gables Museum
Property Advisory Board
The board is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review current rent status. The discussion focuses on the June 2026 rent report and outstanding rent for the property at 475 Biltmore Way.
- Approval of April 15 and May 13 meeting minutes
- June 2026 Rent Report for 475 Biltmore Way
- Outstanding Rent Report for 475 Biltmore Way
School Community Relations Committee
The School Community Relations Committee will hear a Miami-Dade County Public Schools update from School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas and a recap from the Disability Board. They will also discuss the School Guide and ED Compact.
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools update from School Board Chair
- Disability Board recap
- Discussion regarding the School Guide
- Discussion regarding the ED Compact