North Miami public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The North Miami Planning Commission is holding public hearings on three development applications: a tentative plat to subdivide a parcel at 12599 NE 2nd Avenue, a conditional use permit for a 4-story apartment building at 550 NE 127th Street, and a conditional use permit for a height and density bonus to build a 24-story, 96-unit residential tower at 11950 N. Bayshore Drive. The commission will take public comment and vote on each item.

• PC 17-102: Tentative plat to split 12599 NE 2nd Avenue into two lots (Waterstone Capital Holding, LLC).
• PC 17-103: Conditional use permit for a 4-story, 16-unit apartment with 26 parking spaces at 550 NE 127th Street.
• PC 17-104: Conditional use permit to allow height increase from 115 ft to 238 ft and density bonus for a 24-story, 96-unit building at 11950 N. Bayshore Drive.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development applications: a tentative plat to subdivide one lot into two at 12599 NE 2nd Avenue, a conditional use permit for a 4-story, 16-unit apartment building at 550 NE 127th Street, and a conditional use permit for a 24-story, 96-unit residential building with a height bonus from 115 ft to 238 ft at 11950 N. Bayshore Drive. The Commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Tentative plat application to subdivide 0.685 acres at 12599 NE 2nd Avenue into two lots
• Conditional use permit for a 4-story, 16-unit apartment building at 550 NE 127th Street with 26 parking spaces
• Conditional use permit for a 24-story (238 ft), 96-unit residential building with height and density bonus at 11950 N. Bayshore Drive
• Approval of minutes from September 12, October 1, and October 11 special Planning Commission meetings

The North Miami Planning Commission approved a tentative plat to subdivide one parcel into two lots at 12599 NE 2nd Avenue (PC 17-102) unanimously. It also approved a conditional use permit for a 4-story, 16-unit apartment building at 550 NE 127th Street (PC 17-103) with a 4-2 vote, recommending the property owners seek a variance for rooftop amenities. A second conditional use permit for the same property (PC 17-104) was approved unanimously, contingent on a Community Benefits Package covenant. The commission also recommended hiring a Community Benefits Manager.

• Approved tentative plat for 12599 NE 2nd Avenue (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 550 NE 127th St apartment building (4-2)
• Approved second conditional use permit for 550 NE 127th St with covenant condition (6-0)
• Recommended hiring a Community Benefits Manager (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on one continued variance and six new petitions, including special exceptions for two proposed nightclubs and variances for an accessory dwelling unit, nightclub distance separation requirements, multifamily unit sizes, and building setbacks. Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting is also scheduled.

• V-06-24: Variance to legalize an existing 258 sq ft detached ADU on a 6,500 sq ft lot at 445 NW 136 St (requires 12,500 sq ft lot and 500 sq ft minimum)
• SE-04-24 and V-13-24: Special exception for a nightclub and variance to allow it within 2,500 ft of religious/school and 1,500 ft of residential uses at 13785 NW 7 Ave
• SE-05-24 and V-16-24: Special exception for a second nightclub and similar distance variance at 1099 NW 119 St
• V-14-24: Variance to reduce minimum dwelling unit size from 500 sq ft in a multifamily structure at 1640 NE 127 St, 1605 NE 126 St, 1625 NE 126 St, and 1645 NE 126 St
• V-15-24: Variance to reduce rear setback from 25 ft to 10 ft for a multifamily structure at 12290 NE 6 Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several quasi-judicial petitions regarding land use and zoning. Key discussions include special exceptions for nightclub operations and variances for residential dwelling sizes and setbacks.

• Special exception and distance variance for a nightclub at 13785 NW 7 Ave
• Special exception and distance variance for a nightclub at 1099 NW 119 Street
• Variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 445 NW 136 St
• Variance to reduce minimum unit size for multifamily structures at 1640 NE 127 St and 1605, 1625, and 1645 NE 126 St
• Variance to reduce rear setback from 25 feet to 10 feet at 12290 NE 6 Ave

Commission for Women

The Commission for Women will discuss the transition of board appointments and review the reconciliation of the Women’s Wellness Event. The body will also consider a vote on the 'Empower Her' NoMi Women Mentorship Initiative.

• Vote on 'Empower Her' NoMi Women Mentorship Initiative
• Reconciliation of the Women’s Wellness Event
• Review of 50 Female Start-Up and Get Fit NoMi initiatives
• Proposed 2025 calendar including Women’s Tea Party, Annual Conference, and Women’s Wellness Day
• Budget confirmation scheduled for January 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on conditional use permits: a 10-story, 35-unit residential building at 13132 NE 9th Avenue and 895 NE 131st Street, and a 22-story, 267-unit residential building at 12000 N. Bayshore Drive requiring a height variance from 115 to 217 feet. The commission will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and committee reports. No other substantive business is listed.

• Conditional use permit for a 10-story, 35-unit building with 48 parking spaces at 13132 NE 9th Ave and 895 NE 131st St (folio 06-2229-049-0400, 06-2229-049-0390).
• Conditional use permit for a 22-story, 267-unit building with 422 parking spaces at 12000 N. Bayshore Drive (folio 06-2228-049-0001), seeking height increase from 115 feet to 217 feet.
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting.
• Next meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds two public hearings on conditional use permits. The first is for a 10-story, 35-unit condominium at 13132 NE 9th Avenue with 48 parking spaces. The second is for a 22-story, 267-unit residential building at 12000 N. Bayshore Drive, requiring a height increase from 115 to 217 feet. The commission will also approve minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Public hearing for CUP for a 10-story, 35-unit condominium at 13132 NE 9th Avenue and 895 NE 131st Street (0.38 acres, 48 parking spaces)
• Public hearing for CUP for a 22-story, 267-unit residential building at 12000 N. Bayshore Drive, with height variance from 115 to 217 feet
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024
• Staff reports and public comment periods for both hearings

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the Penny Sugarman TC and note the receipt of the Alhambra Heights FRDAP. The meeting includes reports on various park projects and upcoming city events.

• Discussion regarding Penny Sugarman TC
• Receipt of Alhambra Heights FRDAP
• Project reports for Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot, Ben Franklin, Griffing Center, and Keystone Tot Lot
• Review of Master Plan
• Upcoming events including Bike Ride (Nov 9), Veterans Day Breakfast (Nov 11), Brewfest (Nov 16), and WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov 28)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed ordinance to establish a mobility fee on new development to fund transportation projects, and a conditional use permit for a 17-story mixed-use building with 348 units and 40,000 sq ft of commercial space. The mobility fee would apply citywide to development that increases travel demand, with exemptions for government and public schools. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance to create new Division 15 'Mobility Fees' in Chapter 29, adopting the 2045 Mobility Action Plan and fee schedule
• Conditional use permit for a mixed-use development at 1175-1195 NE 125 St and adjacent lots: 17 stories, 348 residential units, 40,000 sq ft commercial, 636 parking spaces on 2.32 acres
• Mobility fee would be a one-time payment on new building permits to fund multimodal transportation projects
• Commission will review staff recommendation and public testimony before making a recommendation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on nine quasi-judicial petitions, including special exceptions for a tattoo parlor and a nightclub, and variances for an accessory dwelling unit, a dock extension, reduced setbacks, and townhome development. Each item may be approved, denied, or approved with conditions after staff reports and public comment.

• Special exception for a tattoo parlor at 2206 NE 123 St in C-2BE district
• Variance to legalize an existing ADU on a 6,500 sq ft lot at 445 NW 136 St (minimum 12,500 sq ft required)
• Variance to allow a 28-ft-2-in dock extension at 2135 Keystone Blvd (6 ft maximum)
• Special exception and spacing variance for a nightclub at 1547 NW 119th St, including deviation from 2,500-ft separation from religious institutions and schools
• Two variances to allow townhomes on a 75-ft lot frontage (150 ft required) and reduced side setbacks at 1575 NE 128 St

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on seven quasi-judicial items, including special exceptions for a tattoo parlor at 2206 NE 123 St and a nightclub at 1547 NW 119th St, along with variances for an accessory dwelling unit, a dock extension, setbacks, and a portable storage unit. The board will also approve minutes from May 15, 2024, and take public comment on each petition.

• Special exception for tattoo parlor (SE-02-24) at 2206 NE 123 St in C-2BE district
• Variance to legalize non-conforming ADU (V-06-24) at 445 NW 136 St on undersized lot
• Variance for dock extension (V-07-24) of 28 ft 2 in where 6 ft max allowed at 2135 Keystone Blvd
• Special exception (SE-03-24) and distance variance (V-08-24) for nightclub at 1547 NW 119th St
• Variance for reduced side setback (V-09-24) from 25 ft to 7.5 ft for multifamily at 585 NE 129 St

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women will hold a meeting on October 15, 2024. Key items include a proposal for the Get Fit Nomi Program with a $4,000 budget, discussion on sponsorship, and a legal opinion that a treasurer position is not in the current board code and would require a council-approved ordinance. The board will also discuss a Women's Health & Wellness Initiative and receive reappointment applications for three members.

• Special presentation by Katia Saint Fleur, KSF & Associates
• Women's Health & Wellness Initiative for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Get Fit Nomi Program: $4,000 total budget for four weeks (trainers, DJ, smoothie drinks, insurance)
• Legal opinion: Treasurer position not in current board code; ordinance needed from Mayor and Council
• Reminder to submit reappointment applications for Dr. Marie Etienne, Dr. Magda Demerritt, and Dr. Emmanuella Fleuirmond

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to convert 103 dormitory units into 103 residential apartments across four buildings on five parcels near NE 125th and 124th Streets. Staff recommends approval, citing consistency with the comprehensive plan. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit PC: 17-97 to convert 103 dormitory units to apartments at 1704, 1725, 1740 NE 125th St and 1705, 1735 NE 124th St (2.75 acres)
• Proposed development: one 60-unit 4-story building, two 2-story buildings with 32 combined units, one 2-story 11-unit building, and 138 parking spaces
• Staff recommends approval of the CUP, finding compliance with Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024, and July 2, 2024, meetings
• Applicant is Biscayne 13, LLC

Commission for Women

The Commission for Women will hear updates on the NoMi Business Master Class for female start-ups and discuss the Get Fit Nomi Program, including a proposed $4,000 budget. A legal opinion indicates that appointing a Treasurer would require a code change approved by the Mayor and Council via ordinance. The board will also address reappointment applications for three current members.

• Proposal and budget for Get Fit Nomi Program: $4,000 total for four weeks (2 trainers, DJ, smoothie drinks, insurance)
• Legal opinion on appointing a Treasurer: position not in current code, requires ordinance amendment by Mayor and Council
• Update on NoMi Business Master Class – 50 Female Start-Ups with Dr. Marie Etienne
• Reminder to submit reappointment applications for Dr. Marie Etienne, Dr. Magda Demerritt, and Dr. Emmanuella Fleuirmond
• Discussion on sponsorship and date selection for Get Fit Nomi Program; Katia St. Fleur confirmed for October 15 CFW meeting

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is scheduled to meet on September 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural notices and board member listings, with no specific business items or decisions mentioned.

• No specific agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances. One would overhaul the city's impact fee structure for new development, including new stormwater fees and combining park/library and police/general government fees. The other would allow ice cream trucks to operate within city limits under certain standards. Commissioners will also approve minutes from the July 2 meeting.

• Proposed ordinance to repeal water and sewer capacity fees and adopt new stormwater impact fees
• Combining parks and library impact fees, and general government and police impact fees into single categories
• Changing water and sewer impact fee basis from land use type to water meter capacity
• Adopting an updated impact fee study
• Proposed ordinance to allow ice cream trucks to operate in city limits subject to standards

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an ordinance repealing water/sewer capacity fees and transportation impact fees, adopting new stormwater impact fees, and combining other impact fee categories. The commission also voted to continue the ice cream truck ordinance to the next meeting. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved impact fee ordinance PC 17-95 (6-0)
• Continued ice cream truck ordinance PC 17-96 to next meeting (6-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider approving its 2024 annual report, which includes a recommendation for density flexibility when using the Live Local Act. The report summarizes three years of incentive strategy reviews and will be forwarded to the City Council and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

• Approval of the 2024 AHAC Report, which contains a density flexibility recommendation for Live Local Act developments
• Recommendation for administrative review and a public hearing for Live Local Act projects
• Upcoming target dates: adoption by City Council on Sept. 24, 2024, and submission to FHFC by Dec. 13, 2024
• Approval of minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three quasi-judicial items: a special exception for a tattoo parlor, a variance to legalize an existing accessory dwelling unit, and a variance for a dock extension. The board will also approve minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Special exception to allow a tattoo parlor within the C-2BE district at 2206 NE 123 Street
• Variance to legalize an existing detached accessory dwelling unit on a 6,500 sq ft lot (requires 12,500) at 445 NW 136 Street
• Variance to allow a dock to extend 22 feet 7 inches where 6 feet is required at 2135 Keystone Blvd
• Approval of minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three quasi-judicial items: a special exception to allow a tattoo parlor at 2206 NE 123 St, a variance to legalize an existing non-conforming accessory dwelling unit at 445 NW 136 St, and a variance to allow a dock extension of 22 feet 7 inches where 6 feet is required at 2135 Keystone Blvd. The board will also approve minutes from May 15, 2024, and handle other routine assembly and organizational items.

• Special exception (SE-02-24) for a tattoo parlor in the C-2BE district at 2206 NE 123 St
• Variance (V-06-24) to legalize an existing ADU on a 6,500 sq ft lot where 12,500 sq ft is required at 445 NW 136 St
• Variance (V-07-24) to allow a dock extension of 22 ft 7 in where 6 ft is the maximum at 2135 Keystone Blvd
• Approval of minutes from the May 15, 2024 board meeting

Commission for Women

The Commission for Women is meeting to discuss ongoing programs, including the NoMi Business Master Class for female startups and the Get Fit Nomi Program with a proposed budget and tentative start date. Administrative requests such as business cards, flyers, social media, headshots, apparel, and a webpage are being followed up. The board will also consider organizing a retreat. A public hearing is open for community input.

• Update on NoMi Business Master Class - 50 Female Start-Ups – Dr. Marie Etienne
• Get Fit Nomi Program: proposal/budget and tentative start date August 24, 2024 – Dr. Magda Demerritt
• Update on CFW Budget – Katia Philippeaux, Chief of Staff
• Follow-up on administrative requests: business cards, monthly flyer, social media accounts, professional headshots, apparel, webpage
• Proposed CFW Retreat – weekend of August 23-24, 2024

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for three conditional use permit applications. These projects include a 48-unit building, the conversion of dormitory units into apartments, and a townhome development.

• Proposed 48-unit residential building at 12290 NE 6th Ave and surrounding parcels
• Conversion of 103 dormitory units to residential apartments on NE 125th and NE 124th Streets
• New 10-unit townhome development at 13030 NE 10th Avenue

Citizens Investigative Board

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports from board leadership. No specific investigations or substantive decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of March 25, 2024 minutes
• Reports from Chairperson, Legal Counsel, and Executive Director
• Board Appreciation Presentation

Commission for Women

The Commission for Women will conduct the election of a Treasurer and discuss a proposal to create a ceremonial Hall of Fame for women in North Miami history. The meeting also includes a debrief of the 2nd Annual Women Health & Wellness Conference and updates on administrative requests.

• Nomination and election of the Commission for Women Treasurer
• Proposal to establish a ceremonial Hall of Fame for women in North Miami history
• Staff recommendation for training on creating and submitting government policies
• Update on the NoMi Business Master Class - 50 Female Start-Ups
• Proposed CFW Retreat scheduled for August 23-24, 2024

Charter Board

The Charter Review Board is reviewing several amendments to the city charter. The board passed motions regarding the Mayor's term length and the appointment process for the Vice Mayor. They also established new citizenship and residency requirements for specific city boards.

• Extension of Mayor's term from two to four years, effective at the 2026 election
• Transition of City Clerk position from elected to appointed upon vacancy or end of current term
• Annual rotating Vice Mayor appointments among Council Members
• New US citizenship and residency requirements for five city boards

Planning Commission

The commission will consider conditional use permits for two large mixed-use projects. These include a 20-story hotel and apartment complex at 1401 NE 123rd Street and an 11-story residential building on NE 6th Avenue. Additionally, the board will review a text amendment to the city's land development regulations.

• Conditional use permit for 20-story hotel and apartment complex at 1401 NE 123rd Street
• Conditional use permit for 11-story residential building at 12830 NE 6th Avenue
• Text amendment to Chapter 29 of the Land Development Regulations
• Parks Department update regarding Tot Lot and Gagni Park

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing a treasurer and discussing a recommendation for an executive director. They will also consider a proposal for a quarterly networking event with the League of Women Voters and review updates on the Women's Health & Wellness Conference, including budget and contracts. The agenda includes several administrative items and a request for members to propose policies at the next meeting.

• Nomination and election of Commission for Women Treasurer – Dr. Naomi Blemur
• Discussion and recommendation for an Executive Director – Dr. Naomi Blemur
• Proposal for Quarterly Networking Event: Cocktails and Conversations with League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade
• Approval of proposed budget for 2nd Annual Women Health & Wellness Conference
• Contracts for décor, fitness coach, DJ, and photographer for the conference

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss density flexibility and incentive strategies for affordable housing. The body is working toward a final report for adoption by the City Council in December 2024.

• Discussion on 'Density Flexibility'
• Continued discussion on incentive strategies
• Review of target dates for AHAC report adoption
• Public hearing for report adoption scheduled for November 13, 2024
• Report adoption by City Council scheduled for December 10, 2024

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women will hold its regular board meeting, including the nomination and election of a treasurer and discussion of a recommendation for an executive director. The board will also review updates on the 2nd Annual Women Health & Wellness Conference, including budget approval and contracts for services, and discuss other administrative and outreach items.

• Nomination and election of Commission for Women Treasurer
• Discussion and recommendation for an Executive Director
• Approval of proposed budget for 2nd Annual Women Health & Wellness Conference
• Contracts for décor, fitness coach, DJ, and photographer for the conference
• Update on NoMi Business Master Class - 50 Female Start-Ups

Charter Board

The North Miami Charter Review Board is meeting to discuss several potential charter amendments, including extending the mayor's break in service from 2 to 4 years, changing the vice-mayor appointment process, lengthening and moving the qualifying time period for city council, and extending the residency requirement for office from 1 to 2 years. The board will also review citizenship and residency requirements for city boards and commissions. These are discussions only; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of extending mayor's break in service from 2 to 4 years
• Discussion of vice-mayor appointment procedure (Resolution 2015-R-83 vs. 2021-R-56)
• Discussion of lengthening and moving qualifying time period for city council (Ordinances 1509 and 1510)
• Discussion of extending residency requirement for office from 1 to 2 years
• Review of citizenship and residency requirements for city boards and commissions

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Keystone Garden Condominium Association to install a six-foot-high fence and three six-foot-high gates within 10 feet of the driveway at 2430 NE 135th Street, where the code limits such structures to 2.5 feet. City staff recommends approval, finding the request meets five of six variance criteria. No public comments were received.

• Variance to allow 6-foot fence and gates within 10 feet of driveway at 2430 NE 135th Street
• Applicant: Ms. Catherine Christofis, President of Keystone Garden Condominium Association
• Property: 2430 NE 135th Street, North Miami, 33181 (Folio 06-2229-091-0010)
• Staff recommends approval with conditions (no sharp projections, finished side out, safe sight triangle, inward-swinging pedestrian gate, building permit required)
• No comments received from neighboring property owners within 500-foot radius

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one to reduce the rear setback from 25 feet to 6 feet at 12735 N Miami Avenue, and another to allow a 6-foot-high fence and gates within 10 feet of the driveway at 2430 NE 135 St. The board will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting and discuss scheduling the June meeting.

• V-04-24: Variance to reduce rear setback from 25 ft to 6 ft at 12735 N Miami Avenue (R-2 district)
• V-05-24: Variance to allow 6-ft fence and three 6-ft gates within 10 ft of driveway at 2430 NE 135 St (R-6 district)
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of June Board of Adjustment meeting

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss density flexibility and continue conversations regarding incentive strategies. The body is working toward a recommendations report with a first draft target date of July 10, 2024.

• Discussion on density flexibility
• Continued discussion on incentive strategies
• Target date for first draft report: July 10, 2024
• Target date for final draft report: September 11, 2024
• Scheduled public hearing for report adoption: November 13, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits for residential and mixed-use buildings. The body will also consider the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual action plan for CDBG and HOME programs.

• PC 17-86: Proposed mixed-use development at 1255 NW 135th St and 1525 NW 135 St with eight 18-story buildings, 2,193 units, and 121,500 sq ft of commercial space
• PC 17-88: Proposed 20-story mixed-use building at 1401 NE 123rd St with 76 residential units, 139 hotel rooms, and 3,700 sq ft of commercial space
• PC 17-87: Proposed 4-story, 25-unit apartment building at NE 136th St and NE 4th Ave
• PC 17-85: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women is holding a special board meeting to mark leadership changes, including welcoming Dr. Naomi Blemur as incoming chairwoman and recognizing outgoing members. The board will also discuss upcoming events, a fundraiser, and a 90-day plan. The meeting includes a public hearing period.

• Presentation of Commission work from 2022-2024 by Dr. Marie Etienne, Outgoing Chairwoman
• Proclamation presentation to board members
• Welcome of Incoming Chairwoman Dr. Naomi Blemur
• Nomination and selection of Vice Chair
• Fundraiser for Business Master Class

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women is meeting to mark leadership transition, with outgoing Chairwoman Dr. Marie Etienne presenting the board's 2022-2024 work and welcoming incoming Chairwoman Dr. Naomi Blemur. The board will also nominate a vice chair, discuss upcoming events including a Mother's Day giveaway and annual Women & Girls Health/Wellness Conference, and review a 90-day plan covering empowerment, health, entrepreneurship, advocacy, recognition, and community support.

• Presentation of Commission for Women work from 2022-2024 by outgoing Chairwoman Dr. Marie Etienne
• Proclamation presentation to board members by Dr. Marie Etienne
• Welcome of incoming Chairwoman Dr. Naomi Blemur
• Nomination and selection of Vice Chair
• Discussion of May Mother's Day Give Away Event and June Annual Women & Girls Health/Wellness Conference

Youth Council

The North Miami Youth Council is meeting to discuss several initiatives, including promoting the council in schools, a community service project, a car wash fundraiser, creating a newsletter, safer streets, and hiring SAT tutors for juniors. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and youth council reports. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no final votes expected.

• Discussion of car wash fundraiser sponsored by Councilwoman Marline Apollon
• Discussion of promoting Youth Council in schools sponsored by City Manager Justine Cotiere
• Discussion of creating safer streets to prevent accidents sponsored by City Manager Justine Cotiere
• Discussion of hiring SAT tutors for juniors instead of scholarships sponsored by City Manager Justine Cotiere
• Discussion of community service project sponsored by Councilwoman Carly Sharmat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a text amendment to implement a height bonus in the BZ District. The commission will also hold a public hearing on amendments to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan to establish a height bonus for the Bayshore Zone.

• Continued public hearing (PC: 17-83) regarding a BZ District height bonus up to 238 feet, 10 inches
• Public hearing (PC: 17-84) regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments for a Bayshore Zone height bonus
• Urban Design and Preservation APA Division's D-PRAT presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the city's land development regulations and comprehensive plan. These changes would allow a height bonus up to 238 feet 10 inches in the BZ District through a conditional use permit process.

• Proposed height bonus up to 238 feet 10 inches in the BZ District (PC: 17-83)
• Proposed amendments to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element for the Bayshore Zone (PC: 17-84)
• Request by 12000 Property Owner LLC regarding a 5.89-acre parcel including Mariner Bay Condominiums and Majorca Towers Condominiums
• Requirement for LEED Gold level or greater standards for buildings utilizing the height bonus
• Requirement for public access to Biscayne Bay or contributions to a local park for height bonus eligibility

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss by-laws, and receive the director's report on programs and park projects. The agenda is largely informational, covering updates on track and field, summer camp, soccer, after-school programs, and several park improvement projects.

• Report on By-laws
• Project updates: Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot, Keystone (FRDAP), Master Plan
• Upcoming events: Bike Ride April 13 at MOCA Plaza; Earth Day events April 20 at Enchanted Forest and Pepper Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to vacate, abandon, and sell a portion of NE 123rd Terrace to Biscayne Apts Development, LLC. The land would be used for a mixed-use development featuring 435 residential units, 3,000 square feet of office space, and 27,000 square feet of retail space.

• Proposed vacation and sale of 14,761.96 sq. feet of roadway on NE 123rd Terrace between NE 17th Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard
• Proposed text amendment to Chapter 29 of the City Code to implement a height bonus in the BZ District up to 238 feet 10 inches (requested to be continued to April 11)
• Parks report updates on Cagni Park, I95 underpass lighting, and Griffing Park crosswalks
• Proposal to add a Space Force flag to the Veterans Memorial at Griffing Park

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to approve its agenda and February minutes, hear reports from the chair, legal counsel, and executive director, and receive a presentation on Clearview AI facial recognition from Assistant Chief Ransom Carter. The executive director's report includes the closure of CIB operations. Public comment is scheduled.

• Presentation on Clearview AI Facial Recognition by Assistant Chief Ransom Carter
• Executive Director report on closure of CIB operations
• Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Meeting held 6:00-7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two continued petitions from Get Smart Kids Academy at 1560 NE 125th Street. The board will decide on a variance to allow vehicles to back out into the public right-of-way and a special exception to expand the childcare center. A new petition seeks to reduce the minimum parking requirement for the educational facility from nine to seven spaces. Staff recommends approval of the back-out parking variance.

• Variance to allow back-out parking into public right-of-way at 1560 NE 125th Street (V-02-24)
• Special exception to expand childcare center at 1560 NE 125th Street (SE-01-24)
• Variance to reduce educational facility parking from 9 to 7 spaces (V-03-24)
• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• 228 notices mailed to property owners within 500-foot radius

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women is meeting to select a new chair, receive proclamations, and discuss updates on upcoming events including a Business Expo, Health Expo, and a fundraiser for a Business Master Class. The agenda also includes a public hearing and announcements of various Women's History Month events. The meeting will then transition to the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, which will approve minutes and discuss several items including a Women's Hall of Fame and scholarship.

• Nomination and selection of Commission for Women Chair
• Proclamations presented by Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin
• Updates on Business Expo, Health Expo, and Business Master Class fundraiser
• Public hearing open to the public
• Announcements of multiple Women's History Month events

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Comprehensive Plan and discuss 'Density Flexibility' and the Live Local Act. Members are also discussing the expansion of the committee's scope to include a homeownership campaign for residents.

• Overview and discussion of 'Density Flexibility'
• Presentation of the Live Local Act
• Request for staff to develop a homeownership campaign for residents
• Update on the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of target dates for AHAC report adoption leading to December 10, 2024

Youth Council

The North Miami Youth Council is holding a special meeting with a consent agenda for minutes and multiple discussion items. They will vote on installing street lamps in darker areas, and discuss reviewing bylaws, a youth council summit, safer streets, voter encouragement for seniors, a newsletter, meeting frequency, SAT tutors, a car wash fundraiser, relaunching a survey, and the budget. The agenda is mostly discussion and one vote, with no final decisions listed except the consent agenda.

• Vote on installing street lamps in darker areas (Tab B)
• Discussion of reviewing bylaws (Tab C)
• Discussion of youth council summit (Tab D)
• Discussion of creating safer streets by removing extra space (Tab E)
• Discussion of hiring SAT tutors for juniors instead of scholarships (Tab I)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The North Miami Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the Parks Masterplan and receive updates on programs and projects. The agenda includes reports on basketball, track and field, camps, soccer, and after-school programs, as well as project updates for Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot, and Keystone-FRDAP. Upcoming events include a bike ride and spring egg hunt.

• Parks Masterplan discussion
• Project updates: Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot, Keystone-FRDAP
• Programs: basketball, track & field, spring camp, summer camp, soccer, after school
• Bike Ride March 9 8AM @ MOCA Plaza
• Spring Egg Hunt March 30

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to approve its agenda and January minutes, hear reports from the chair, legal counsel, and executive director (including on House Bill 601 and Senate Bill 576), and receive the North Miami Police Department's end-of-year report from Major Sindyanna Paul. Public comment is invited.

• North Miami Police Department End of the Year Report by Major Sindyanna Paul
• Discussion of House Bill 601 and Senate Bill 576 by Executive Director Philip C. Harris
• Approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three quasi-judicial items: a height variance for a property at 12000 North Bayshore Drive, and a parking variance plus a special exception for a childcare center expansion at Get Smart Kids Academy. The board may approve, deny, or approve with conditions. The agenda also includes approval of the January 17, 2024 minutes.

• V-01-24: Height variance from 115 ft to 238 ft 4 in at 12000 North Bayshore Drive (BZ district)
• V-02-24: Parking variance to allow vehicles to back out into public right-of-way at 1560 NE 125th St (R-6 district)
• SE-01-24: Special exception for childcare center expansion at Get Smart Kids Academy, 1560 NE 125th St
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three quasi-judicial items: a height variance for a proposed 267-unit multifamily development at 12000 North Bayshore Drive, and a parking variance plus special exception for a childcare center expansion at Get Smart Kids Academy, 1560 NE 125th Street. The board may approve, deny, or approve with conditions. The agenda also includes approval of the January 17, 2024 minutes.

• V-01-24: Height variance from 115 ft to 238 ft 4 in at 12000 North Bayshore Drive (BZ district)
• V-02-24: Parking variance to allow vehicles to back out into public right-of-way at 1560 NE 125th St (R-6 district)
• SE-01-24: Special exception for childcare center expansion at Get Smart Kids Academy, 1560 NE 125th St
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women is holding its regular board meeting. The agenda includes a special guest from the Miami-Dade Commission for Women, subcommittee reports, updates on a business expo, and planning for upcoming events. The meeting is open to the public for comments.

• Special guest: Mrs. Soeurette Eloi, Miami-Dade Commission for Women
• Subcommittee reports on outreach, advocacy, violence prevention, health, education, and women in business
• Business Expo event updates
• Collaborative meeting with Miami-Dade Commission for Women
• Public hearing open to the public

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two companion ordinances to extend the Planned Corridor Development (PCD) Overlay District over three parcels totaling approximately 0.68 acres. This change would amend the 2036 Future Land Use Map and the official zoning map to allow for high-density, mixed-use development.

• Proposed land use map amendment for 12290 NE 6th Avenue, 12280 NE 6th Avenue, and 540 NE 123rd Street (PC: 17-82)
• Proposed zoning map amendment to extend the PCD Overlay District over the same three parcels (PC: 17-83)
• Application submitted by Botanik Venture LLC

Citizens Investigative Board

The North Miami Citizens Investigative Board is meeting to discuss police oversight matters, including state bills, a new office location, and department reorganization. They will also review bylaws and feedback from the Citizen's Police Academy. Public comment is invited.

• Discussion of House Bill 601 and Senate Bill 576
• New office location at 13753 NW 7th Ave., North Miami, FL 33168
• City department reorganization update
• Review of CIB By-Laws
• Citizen's Police Academy feedback

Board of Adjustment

The North Miami Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on January 17, 2024, to consider a variance request for a dock extension at 1900 S. Hibiscus Drive. The applicant seeks to extend the dock beyond the maximum allowed 6 feet to 11 feet 8 inches on the west side and 10 feet 5 inches on the east side. This item was previously continued from earlier meetings. No new petitions are listed on the agenda.

• Variance to extend dock at 1900 S. Hibiscus Dr. from 6 ft to 11 ft 8 in (west) and 10 ft 5 in (east)
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting
• No new petitions listed
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Youth Council

The North Miami Youth Council is meeting to discuss several proposals, including job programs for exceptional student education (ESE) youth, a bootcamp for first-generation and undocumented high school seniors on college applications and scholarships, a fundraiser, an Earth Day partnership, a scholarship from the North Miami Educational Foundation, and installing street lamps in darker areas of District 4. They will also observe a moment of silence for the 2010 Haiti earthquake and approve minutes.

• Discuss solutions to promote job programs for ESE youth
• Discuss bootcamp for first-generation/undocumented seniors on college and scholarships
• Discuss fundraiser event
• Discuss Earth Day partnership
• Discuss installing street lamps in darker areas in District 4

Commission for Women

The North Miami Commission for Women is meeting to review last year's accomplishments, discuss the budget, and approve programming for 2024, including events like a Lunar New Year tea party and a Women's Month social. They will also assign committee roles and discuss the Chair and Vice-Chair positions. The agenda includes a special presentation on business strategies for women.

• Special presentation: 'Business Execution Strategies for Women' by Jackie Vernon-Thompson
• Budget presentation for the Commission for Women
• Programming approval: Chinese Lunar New Year Annual Tea Party, Business Expo, Women's History Month communications, Women's Month Social (March 2024), Health and Wellness Conference (May/June 2024)
• Committee assignments: Community Engagement, Advocacy and Policy, Violence Prevention and Safety, Health and Wellness, Education/Parental Care, Women in Business
• Discussion on Chair and Vice-Chair positions

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss 'Density Flexibility' incentives and provide updates on 2023 incentive strategy recommendations. The body is also planning a schedule of meetings and public hearings leading up to a final report adoption in December 2024.

• Discussion on 'Density Flexibility' incentives
• Update on 2023 Incentive Strategies recommendations submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation
• Update on City Council adoption of 2023 Incentive Strategies
• Proposal to move meeting platform from Zoom to Teams
• Planning for November 13, 2024 public hearing for report adoption

Parks and Recreation Commission

The North Miami Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on Redwood, and prepare for a community meeting. The director will report on programs, project updates (Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot), and brainstorm ideas. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Redwood presentation
• Community meeting preparation
• Project updates: Pepper Park, Cagni North, Stadium Bleachers, Breezeswept, Library Tot Lot
• Approval of minutes from 9/7/2023 and 10/5/2023
• Upcoming bike ride Jan 13, 8AM at MOCA Plaza