North Miami public meetings in 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to review a continued petition for a zoning variance. The board will determine if a property owner can extend a dock beyond the standard 6-foot limit to accommodate vessel draft depth.

• V-08-23: Variance request for 1900 S. Hibiscus Drive to extend dock to 11 feet 8 inches (west side) and 10 feet 5 inches (east side)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The North Miami Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is holding a public hearing to approve its 2023 report, which includes incentive strategy recommendations. The report focuses on establishing a community land bank to address affordable housing, while density flexibility discussions are tabled until 2024. The committee will also set its 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approval of 2023 Incentive Strategies Recommendations
• Land bank inventory strategy to identify public lands for affordable housing
• Density flexibility discussion tabled until fiscal year 2024
• Tentative 2024 meeting calendar (Jan 10, Mar 13, May 8, Jul 10, Sep 11, Nov 13)
• Report to be submitted to FHFC and City Council

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a dock extension. This is the only petition listed for the November 15 meeting.

• V-08-23: Variance to extend dock from 6 feet to 11 feet 8 inches (west side) and 10 feet 5 inches (east side) at 1900 S. Hibiscus Drive

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The North Miami Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing to approve its 2023 report, which includes incentive strategy recommendations. The report focuses on establishing a community land bank and tables density flexibility discussions until 2024. The committee will also set its 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approval of 2023 Incentive Strategies Recommendations
• Land bank inventory recommendations for vacant and underutilized properties
• Density flexibility discussion tabled until fiscal year 2024
• Tentative 2024 meeting calendar (Jan 10, Mar 13, May 8, Jul 10, Sep 11, Nov 13)
• Public hearing for AHAC report adoption

Planning Commission

The North Miami Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 12-unit apartment building at 555 NE 127th Street and on two ordinances creating the Claude Pepper Global Planned Corridor Development Overlay District along NW 135th Street. The commission will also consider approving minutes from October 3 and receive communications about upcoming meetings. Staff recommends approval of the CUP with allocation of 11 floating bonus units.

• Conditional use permit for 3-story, 12-unit apartment building at 555 NE 127th Street with 19 parking spaces
• Allocation of 11 floating bonus units for the apartment project
• Ordinance to create Claude Pepper Global Planned Corridor Development Overlay District along NW 135th Street (Future Land Use Map amendment)
• Ordinance to amend zoning districts and official zoning map to establish the overlay district
• Staff report notes $64,059 in permit and impact fees and $77,700 annual ad valorem taxes from the apartment project

Citizens Investigative Board

Members of the Citizens Investigative Board will attend a six-week training program at the North Miami Police Department. The program is designed to provide insights into the functions and responsibilities of local law enforcement.

• 6-week Citizens Police Academy training
• Training held every Wednesday at 770 NE 124 Street

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to hear a presentation from Police Chief Cherise G. Gause, receive reports from the chair, legal counsel, and executive director, and consider approving the agenda and minutes from the July 24, 2023 meeting. The board will also discuss an officer commendation, an ordinance status update, and CIB by-laws. Public comment is invited.

• Presentation by Police Chief Cherise G. Gause
• Officer Commendation for Ofc. Natalie Buissereth
• Ordinance status update by Legal Counsel Roderick D. Vereen
• CIB By-Laws report by Executive Director Philip C. Harris
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance requests, all for properties at 11950 North Bayshore Drive and 1900 S. Hibiscus Drive. The board will decide whether to approve, deny, or approve with conditions these requests, which include balcony encroachments, a swimming pool setback reduction, a height increase from 115 to 203 feet 10 inches, and a dock extension. The agenda also includes approval of the July 19, 2023 minutes and other routine items.

• V-11-23: Height variance to allow 203'-10" where 115'-0" max in BZ district at 11950 N Bayshore Dr
• V-09-23: Balcony encroachments into front, side, and rear setbacks at 11950 N Bayshore Dr
• V-10-23: Swimming pool encroachment into rear yard setback (10 ft to 6 ft 6 in) at 11950 N Bayshore Dr
• V-08-23: Dock extension variance at 1900 S. Hibiscus Dr (from 6 ft to 11 ft 8 in west, 10 ft 5 in east)
• Approval of July 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Commission for Women

The Commission for Women will review last year's accomplishments and the current budget presentation. Members will discuss upcoming programming, including a Business Expo and a Health and Wellness Conference. The meeting also includes discussions regarding subcommittee assignments and leadership positions.

• NoMi CFW Budget Presentation
• Business Expo (Dec. 2023/Jan 2024)
• Women’s Month Social (March 2024)
• Health and Wellness Conference (May/June 2024)
• Discussion regarding Chair and Vice-Chair positions

Parks and Recreation Commission

The North Miami Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear the director's report on budget, programs, and park projects, and discuss upcoming events. The agenda includes project updates for Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, and Library Tot Lot. No new or old business items are listed.

• Director's report on budget and programs
• Project updates: Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot
• Upcoming events: Bike Ride Oct 14, La Gran Fiesta Oct 21, Halloween Haunted Trails Oct 27
• Next commission meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023

Planning Commission

The North Miami Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 12-story, 195-unit residential building with ground-level commercial space and 274 parking spaces at 1150 NE 125th Street. The commission will also review the award of $90,000 in CDBG funds to community-based organizations for social services. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 13, 2023, and other routine items.

• Conditional use permit for 12-story, 195-unit residential building with 9,502 sq ft commercial space and 274 parking spaces at 1150 NE 125th Street
• Award of $90,000 in CDBG funds to not-for-profit organizations for social services
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance requests for the property at 11950 North Bayshore Drive. The requests seek to allow balcony encroachments into required setbacks, a swimming pool encroachment into the rear yard setback, and an increase in maximum building height from 115 feet to 203 feet 10 inches. The board may approve, deny, or approve with conditions.

• V-09-23: Variance for balcony encroachments into front, side, and rear yard setbacks at 11950 N Bayshore Dr
• V-10-23: Variance to allow swimming pool encroachment into rear yard setback (from 10 ft to 6 ft 6 in) at 11950 N Bayshore Dr
• V-11-23: Variance to increase maximum building height from 115 ft to 203 ft 10 in in BZ zoning district at 11950 N Bayshore Dr
• Public hearing for all three items on September 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss incentive strategies for affordable housing, focusing on density flexibility and land bank inventory. They will also approve minutes from the August 9 meeting and review a timeline for finalizing their 2023 report, including a public hearing in November.

• Discussion of density flexibility incentive strategy
• Discussion of land bank inventory incentive strategy
• Approval of August 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Upcoming public hearing for AHAC report adoption on November 8, 2023
• Report to Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) on November 17, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The North Miami Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss board quorum, and receive a director's report on programs and several park projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.

• Project report on Pepper Park
• Project report on Cagni North
• Project report on Stadium Bleachers
• Project report on Breezeswept
• Project report on Library Tot Lot and Cagni Park Mini Pitch

The Commission agreed to request a change to quorum requirements based on appointed rather than allotted members. The board also agreed to a grant request for improvements to the Rotary Overbrook Shores Tot Lot. Several project updates were provided regarding park designs and construction bids.

• Agreed to request change to board quorum requirements
• Agreed to request $120,000 FRDAP Grant for Rotary Overbrook Shores Tot Lot with $30,000 city match
• Proposed Teen Halloween Party for Oct 20th at Scott Galvin Center

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive reports from the chair, legal counsel, investigator, and executive director, and discuss unfinished business, specifically ordinance revisions. Public comment is invited.

• Ordinance revisions under unfinished business
• Reports from Chairperson Randy Grice, Legal Counsel Roderick D. Vereen, Investigator Reginald J. Hope, and Executive Director Philip C. Harris
• Approval of June 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Board approved revisions to its governing ordinance regarding board terms and the standard of review for case dispositions. The meeting was also intended to discuss the case investigation of Officer Blemur, though no decision on disciplinary action was recorded.

• Approved July 24, 2023 agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved and supported ordinance revisions regarding board terms (6-0)
• Approved striking the standard of review and disposition of cases from the ordinance (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several quasi-judicial items, including continued petitions for a nightclub and variances for Nuvo Café, new petitions for a private school and a nightclub, and a variance for the Costco fuel station expansion. The board will also approve minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Variance to reduce required landscaping for Costco fuel station expansion at 14800 Sole Mia Way
• Special exception for private school at 1225 NE 134 Street
• Special exception for nightclub at 738 NE 125 Street
• Continued nightclub special exception and variances for Nuvo Café at 14135 NW 7th Avenue
• Variance for nightclub at NOMI Bar and Grill at 738 NE 125 Street

The Board of Adjustment approved several requests for nightclub operations at two different locations. It also granted a landscaping variance for the Costco fuel service station expansion and deferred a request for a private educational facility.

• Approved nightclub special exception for Nuvo Cafe at 14135 NW 7th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minimum distance variance for Nuvo Cafe at 14135 NW 7th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved alcohol sales and consumption hours variance for Nuvo Cafe at 14135 NW 7th Avenue (5-0)
• Granted special variance exception for Nomi Bar and Grill at 738 NE 125 Street to operate as a nightclub
• Approved nightclub special exception for 738 NE 125 Street (6-0)
• Approved landscaping variance for Costco fuel service station expansion at 14800 Sole Mia Way (6-0)
• Deferred special exception for private educational facility at 1225 NE 134 Street
• Approved May 17, 2023, minutes unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new rental apartment building and a permit amendment for fencing and gates. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from May 2.

• Approved May 2 minutes (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 8-story, 31-unit rental apartment building with retail space at 14440 NE 6th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved amendment to conditional use permit for fencing and gates at 1701 NE 127th Street and 12900 NE 17th Avenue (5-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Comprehensive Plan and continue its incentive strategies discussion. The agenda also outlines upcoming target dates for finalizing and adopting the AHAC report, including a public hearing in October and submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation in November. The meeting is largely procedural, with no old business and no public comment scheduled.

• Continued discussion on incentive strategies for affordable housing
• Update on the Comprehensive Plan regarding affordable/workforce housing
• Target date: September 13, 2023 for final draft report to members
• Public hearing scheduled for October 25, 2023 for AHAC report adoption
• Report to FHFC due November 8, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss new business, including a Love.Futbol mini pitch at Cagni Park. The agenda also includes open discussion, a director's report on programs and projects, and upcoming events for Parks & Recreation Month.

• Love.Futbol Mini Pitch at Cagni Park
• Approval of minutes from 6/1/2023 meeting
• Director's report on swim lessons and Silver Sneakers
• Project updates: Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept
• Parks & Recreation Month events in July

Citizens Investigative Board

The Citizens Investigative Board reviewed the case of Officer Blemur to determine if disciplinary actions were fair. The Board approved and supported the police department's decision, which included 80 hours of suspension and 4 hours of implicit biased training.

• Approved and supported disciplinary actions for Officer Blemur (4-0)
• Approved the June 23, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Approved and excused member absences (4-0)

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board will review an internal affairs case alleging biased policing by Officer Webster Blemur, who reportedly made discriminatory remarks about a Hispanic male. The board will also hear reports from the chair, legal counsel, and executive director, and discuss committee recommendations on complaints, police policies, ordinance revisions, by-laws, and outreach.

• Case review: NMCIB-2023-000011 / IA Case C23-01 involving Sgt Jean-Baptiste
• Internal affairs summary: Officer Webster Blemur alleged bias-based policing (IA Case 23-01)
• Committee recommendations on complaints, police policies, ordinance revisions, by-laws, outreach
• Public comment period open

The Citizens Investigative Board voted to include businesses along with citizens in the city ordinance. The board tabled a decision regarding an officer's suspension and training after reviewing investigation audio. A special meeting was scheduled for June 22 to further review evidence.

• Approved including 'businesses' along with citizens in the Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled decision on 80 day suspension and 4hrs implicit biased training investigation
• Approved special meeting for June 22 at 6:00 pm (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 12-unit, 4-story apartment building with 434 sq. ft. of retail space. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 2 meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for mixed-use development at 12315 NE 4th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved May 2 meeting minutes (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve its 2023-2024 meeting dates and discuss feedback from a recent 'Ride Around' tour. The director will report on summer programs (camp, swim lessons, baseball/softball, Silver Sneakers) and multiple park projects, including Library Tot Lot, Pepper Park, Cagni North, Cagni Mini Pitch, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, and Enchanted Forest. Upcoming events include Independence Day by the Bay on July 4 and Parks & Recreation Month in July.

• 2023-2024 meeting dates approval
• Feedback from Ride Around tour
• Summer programs: camp, swim lessons, baseball/softball, Silver Sneakers
• Park projects: Library Tot Lot, Pepper Park, Cagni North, Cagni Mini Pitch, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Enchanted Forest
• Independence Day by the Bay on July 4

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests for property setbacks with specific conditions. Three petitions regarding a proposed nightclub were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved setback variance for a dock or pier at 2179 NE 123 St (5-0)
• Approved setback variance for a mixed-use development at 12315 NE 4 Ave (5-0)
• Continued nightclub special exception and variances for Nuvo Cafe at 14135 NW 7th Avenue (6-0)

Youth Council

The North Miami Youth Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve April minutes, followed by discussion items on a youth summit wrap-up, a partnership with Waste Pro to reduce plastic, a safety swimming program, and a tutoring program implementation. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 Youth Council meeting
• Discussion on Youth Council Summit wrap-up
• Discussion on partnership with Waste Pro to reduce plastic
• Discussion on safety swimming program
• Discussion on implementation of tutoring program

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) submission, and consider incentive strategies for affordable housing. They will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a schedule of upcoming target dates for the SHIP fiscal year end and the AHAC report process.

• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of LHAP submission
• Update on the Comprehensive Plan
• Incentive strategies discussion
• Target dates: SHIP FY end June 30, 2023; AHAC meetings July 12 and September 13, 2023; public hearing October 25, 2023; report to FHFC November 8, 2023; report to City Council December 13, 2023

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting for a training session, not for regular business. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and scenario-based electronic training led by the North Miami Police Department. Public comment is invited, and board recommendations will be available for review.

• Scenario-based electronic training with North Miami Police Department
• Public invited to attend and provide oral or written comments
• Board recommendations available for public review at City Clerk's Office or online
• Written comments may be submitted to City of North Miami, 12000 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 205

The Citizens Investigative Board met for a training session led by North Miami Police Major Ransom Carter. The meeting consisted of a scenario-based electronic demonstration regarding officer experiences and law enforcement principles. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an 8-story, 239-unit apartment building at 12615 Arch Creek Road and 1486 NE 127th Street. The item will go to the City Council for final action. The commission also unanimously approved the city's FY 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME annual action plan, and recommended approval of the vacation and sale of a city-owned alleyway west of NE 17th Avenue between NE 127th and NE 128th Streets.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME annual action plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of alleyway vacation and sale west of NE 17th Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 239-unit, 8-story apartment building at 12615 Arch Creek Road and 1486 NE 127th Street (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on quasi-judicial items, including continued petitions for a nightclub at Nuvo Café and a new variance for a dock or pier. The board may approve, deny, or approve with conditions each item.

• Special exception for nightclub at Nuvo Café, 14135 NW 7th Avenue
• Variance for minimum distance from similar uses for Nuvo Café
• Variance for alcohol sales hours at Nuvo Café
• Variance for dock or pier encroaching side setbacks at 2179 NE 123 St
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023

Youth Council

The North Miami Youth Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from February 2022, followed by discussion items on a youth summit, a possible sister city relationship, a youth council TV show, a tutoring program, a homeless assistance program, and a partnership with Team of H.O.P.E. The meeting also includes special presentations from the Knights of Columbus and an Earth Day update.

• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2022 meeting
• Discussion on Youth Council Summit
• Discussion on sister city with another youth council
• Discussion on youth council TV show
• Discussion on tutoring program and homeless assistance program

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to approve its agenda and March minutes, hear reports from the chair, legal counsel, investigator, and executive director, and discuss a 5-year strategic plan and its bylaws. Public comment is invited.

• Discussion of CIB Strategic Plan – 5-Year Plan
• Discussion of CIB Bylaws
• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reports from Chair, Legal Counsel, Investigator, Executive Director

The Board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed potential modifications to CIB Ordinance section 2-266 and the terminology used in the ordinance, though no final changes were voted upon.

• Approved April 10, 2023 agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to hear a presentation from the police department on policies and procedures, and to continue work on its bylaws. The board will also approve minutes from its February training meeting and receive reports from its chair, legal counsel, investigator, and executive director.

• Police Department presentation by Major Diana Román on policies and procedures
• Continued discussion of CIB Bylaws
• Approval of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reports from Chair, Legal Counsel, Investigator, and Executive Director

The Citizens Investigative Board voted to change its monthly meeting time to 6:00 PM and approved a request to identify and attend local Homeowner Association meetings. The board also received a presentation on police policies and procedures from Acting Assistant Chief Diana Román.

• Approved changing monthly board meeting time to 6pm (4-1)
• Approved request to identify and attend North Miami HOA meetings (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan and the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) amendment, and review a schedule of target dates for drafting, public hearings, and submitting the LHAP report to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and City Council through December 2023.

• Update on the Comprehensive Plan
• Update on LHAP Amendment
• LHAP Report 1st draft to FHFC due March 31, 2023
• LHAP Report to Council due April 11, 2023
• Public hearing for AHAC report adoption scheduled November 8, 2023

The committee approved the minutes from November 30, 2022. Members received staff updates on the Comprehensive Plan submitted to the State of Florida and the upcoming Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) updates. No other formal votes were taken as a quorum was not required.

• Approved November 30, 2022 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied conditional use permits for two townhome developments. It recommended approval for a 9-unit apartment building to the Mayor and City Council.

• Approved minutes of December 6 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 3 (6-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for 9 townhomes at 1047 NE 132nd Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval for 9-unit apartment building at 12116 NE 5th Avenue (5-1)
• Denied conditional use permit for 24 townhomes south of Citadel Plaza (5-0)

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to conduct routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, hearing reports from the chair, legal counsel, investigator, and executive director, and holding officer nominations and elections for chair and secretary. The board will also discuss unfinished business regarding its bylaws. Public comment is invited.

• Officer nominations and elections for Chair and Secretary
• Discussion of CIB Bylaws (unfinished business)
• Reports from Chairperson, Legal Counsel, Investigator, and Executive Director
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 training/meeting

The Board approved the minutes from December 19, 2022, and held elections for leadership positions. Members also discussed the creation of board by-laws and reviewed a sample document from Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Randy Grice as Board Chair (5-0)
• Elected Rose Michelle Grand-Pierre as Board Secretary (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North Miami Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 24-unit, 2-story townhome development on two parcels totaling about 1.52 acres near Citadel Plaza at 13400 NE 3rd Court. The item was tabled in January pending a flood study, and the commission will now consider approval. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and routine administrative items.

• Conditional use permit for 24 townhomes on 1.52 acres at 13400 NE 3rd Court (folios 06-2230-000-0121 and 06-2230-000-0122)
• Request includes 6 bonus floating units for 24 market-rate townhomes with 54 parking spaces
• Project would pay $103,223 in permit, water connection, and impact fees
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022, and January 3, 2023 meetings
• Public hearing with staff report and commission action

Parks and Recreation Commission

The North Miami Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the design for the Cagni Park pool and the North Miami Library Tot Lot. The meeting also covers the Spring/Summer program guide and a date change for the Parks Commission Ride Around. No specific dollar amounts or binding votes are listed in the agenda text.

• Cagni Park Pool Design
• North Miami Library Tot Lot
• Program Guide Spring/Summer
• Parks Commission Ride Around – Date Change

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several quasi-judicial items, including a special exception for a childcare center and multiple variances for accessory dwelling units, fences, parking, and building heights. The board will also approve minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Decisions may be to approve, deny, or approve with conditions.

• Special exception for childcare center at 545 NE 125 Street (SE-13-22)
• Three variances to legalize accessory dwelling units at 775 NW 121 Street (V-20-22, V-21-22, V-22-22)
• Fence height variance at 1571 NE 132 Road (V-23-22)
• Parking variance for religious institution at 550 NE 124 Street (V-24-22)
• Variances for rooftop trellis and building height at 2080 S Hibiscus Dr (V-02-23, V-03-23)

The Board conditionally approved a special exception for a childcare center and seven zoning variances. Two requests for variances regarding a rooftop pergola and building height at 2080 S Hibiscus Dr were denied.

• Approved special exception for childcare center at 545 NE 125 Street (6-0)
• Approved variance for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) size at 775 NW 121 Street (6-0)
• Approved variance for ADU floor area at 775 NW 121 Street (6-0)
• Approved variance for ADU side yard setback at 775 NW 121 Street (6-0)
• Approved fence height variance at 1571 NE 132 Road (6-0)
• Approved parking reduction variance for religious institution at 550 NE 124 Street (6-0)
• Approved variance for unregistered RV parking at 12325 NE 11 PL (6-0)
• Denied pergola size and building height variances at 2080 S Hibiscus Dr (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The North Miami Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, planning a ride-around event, and receiving the director's report on completed and ongoing park projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Parks Commission Ride Around scheduled for January 28th, 2023
• Director's report: San Souci Tennis Center completed
• Director's report: North Miami Library Tot Lot
• Director's report: Breezeswept project
• Upcoming events: Black History Month and Nomi Fest Weekend (Feb 24-25)

Planning Commission

The North Miami Planning Commission is holding public hearings on three items: a continued hearing on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments, a tentative plat application for a 450-unit mixed-use development at Biscayne Bay North Miami, and a conditional use permit for 24 townhomes. The commission will take public comment and vote on recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

• Tentative plat for 3.3-acre site at 1660 NE 127th St, 12600 NE 17th Ave, and SE quadrant of NE 17th Ave & NE 127th St for 450-unit, 19-story mixed-use development with 685 parking spaces and 11,620 sq ft retail
• Conditional use permit for 24 two-story townhomes on 1.52 acres near Citadel Plaza at 13400 NE 38th Ct
• Continued public hearing on 2022 Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) based Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Staff recommends approval of the tentative plat, subject to conditions including filing a final plat within 180 days

The Planning Commission approved updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan, including changes to land use and workforce housing. The commission also recommended approval for a tentative plat application and tabled a townhome development permit pending a flooding study.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan updates with modifications (7-0)
• Changed Emerald Lakes Drive area land use designation from PU to R6 High Density Residential (6-0)
• Included consultant recommendations for water body protection in the Conservation Element (7-0)
• Increased workforce housing numbers as recommended by consultant (7-0)
• Recommended approval of tentative plat for 'Biscayne Bay North Miami' at 1660 NE 127th Street (5-1)
• Tabled conditional use permit for 24 townhomes south of Citadel Plaza pending flooding study (7-0)