Surfside public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2022 meeting and voted to combine the November and December meetings into one session on December 19, 2022. Members received updates on the 96th Street Park project, afterschool programming, and the installation of security cameras in public parks.
- Approved August 22, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved combining November 21 and December 19 meetings into one meeting on December 19, 2022 (4-0)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended increasing the single-family curb cut from 18 feet to 25 feet to the Town Commission. The Board also recommended an ordinance to modify membership qualification requirements and approved several residential renovations and commercial wall signs.
- Recommended increasing single-family curb cuts from 18 to 25 feet (5-0)
- Recommended ordinance to modify Board membership qualifications with amendments (4-1)
- Approved 9017 Garland Avenue home addition and renovations (5-0)
- Approved 8818 Carlyle Avenue garage conversion (4-1)
- Approved 8818 Hawthorne Avenue addition and renovation (5-0)
- Approved 9032 Garland Avenue addition (5-0)
- Approved 9480 Harding Avenue wall sign (4-1)
- Approved 9501 Harding Avenue wall sign (4-1)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Board recommended three ordinances to the Town Commission regarding lot coverage for 1-story homes, Florida-friendly landscaping, and mechanical equipment screening. Several residential site plans were approved with staff recommendations, while two applications were deferred due to notice requirements.
- Recommended approval of ordinance for 50% lot coverage for 1-story homes (5-0)
- Recommended approval of ordinance increasing Florida Friendly Landscaping to 40% (4-1)
- Recommended approval of ordinance for ground and rooftop mechanical equipment screening (5-0)
- Approved site plan for 9309-9317 Collins Avenue with staff recommendations (5-0)
- Approved site plan for 9250 Bay Drive with staff recommendations and beach walk path easement (5-0)
- Approved site plan for 9440 Byron Avenue with staff recommendations (5-0)
- Approved sign and façade application for 9530 Harding Avenue (5-0)
- Deferred applications for 9017 Garland Avenue and 9232 Byron Avenue to October 27, 2022 (5-0)
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Committee approved the minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting. Other items, including a drone light show for July 4th and social media updates, were discussed without formal action.
- Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Board recommended that the Town Commission approve an ordinance amending regulations for docks, piers, and moorings. Several residential site plan applications and variances were also recommended for approval, while one cabana design was rejected.
- Recommended approval of Marine Structures ordinance as written (3-2)
- Recommended approval of 24 Inch Setback Encroachment ordinance (5-0)
- Recommended approval of paddleboard court at 8705 Carlyle Avenue; denied cabana and pergola (5-0)
- Recommended approval of site plan and variances for 9272 Bay Drive (5-0)
- Recommended approval of site plan for 8705 Carlyle Avenue (5-0)
- Recommended approval of site plan for 9356 Byron Avenue (5-0)
- Recommended approval of site plan for 9364 Harding Avenue (5-0)
- Recommended approval of site plans for 8959 Abbott Avenue and 9157 Emerson Avenue (5-0)
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Planning and Zoning Board
The Board approved several residential redevelopment and construction applications, including a multi-unit project on Harding Avenue. It also recommended a code amendment to allow rooftop emergency power generators in specific zoning districts.
- Appointed Board Member Forbes as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended approval for 8-unit redevelopment at 8809 Harding Avenue with staff and design recommendations (4-1)
- Approved single family residence at 8926 Irving Avenue with staff recommendations (4-1)
- Approved demolition and new two-story home at 8835 Froude Avenue with staff recommendations (4-1)
- Approved new two-story residence at 8851 Hawthorne Avenue with staff and landscaping recommendations (5-0)
- Approved fence application at 9364 Bay Drive with staff recommendations (5-0)
- Approved awning application at 9501 Harding Avenue with staff recommendations (5-0)
Tourist Board
The Tourist Board approved contracting Alan Andai for Thursday events and Sara Liss for Saturday events. The Board also approved a specific design for the 2022 holiday banners and directed staff to further explore a pop-up shop concept.
- Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Directed staff to negotiate contract with Alan Andai for Thursday events (5-0)
- Directed staff to negotiate contract with Sara Liss for Saturday events (5-0)
- Directed staff to further develop pop-up shop event idea with Sara Liss (4-1)
- Approved design V6 for 2022 holiday banners (5-0)
- Decided not to move forward with ACT Productions or Event Rhythm
Tourist Board
The Board authorized a proposal for an additional event on October 23, 2022, and approved moving the Paddeltopia event to early November. Members also reviewed a $59,000 proposal for a new visitor website and reached consensus on a music series and a February car show.
- Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Authorized proposal for additional event on October 23, 2022, contingent on Town Commission budget approval (5-0)
- Approved moving Paddeltopia event to early November (5-0)
- Reached consensus to host Classic Car Show in February
- Reached consensus on music series featuring Karaoke, Jazz, Latin Salsa Mambo, Classic Rock, Reggae, and Beach bands
Tourist Board
The Tourist Board approved a budget plan and recommended several funding increases to the Town Commission for events, social media, and branding. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting and recognized Public Works staff for their work on a turtle sculpture.
- Approved July 11, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
- Recommended increasing branded gifts budget from $20,000 to $100,000 (4-0)
- Recommended increasing On The Beach music series from $50,000 to $100,000 (4-0)
- Recommended increasing additional events budget from $250,000 to $500,000 (4-0)
- Recommended adding $100,000 line item for July 4th show enhancements (4-0)
- Recommended increasing social media budget to $70,000 (4-0)
- Recommended increasing trade show budget to $35,000 (4-0)
- Recommended increasing public relations budget from $20,000 to $40,000 (4-0)