Cutler Bay public meetings in 2022

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider approving changes to the municipal circulator bus service, including adding a 30-minute headway on Route 200, and to certify the official results of the November 8, 2022 general election. The agenda also includes reports from the town manager, attorney, and clerk, as well as a swearing-in ceremony for Council Member Richard Ramirez.

• Public hearing to approve changes to municipal circulator bus service, adding 30-minute headway on Route 200, effective March 20, 2023
• Resolution to certify official results of November 8, 2022 municipal general election
• Swearing-in of Richard Ramirez as Council Member Seat 3
• Town Manager report on 2023 Florida Legislative Session preview and RFQ for Legacy Park and Municipal Complex design services

The Town Council unanimously approved changes to the municipal circulator bus service to provide a 30-minute headway on Route 200. The Town also certified the results of the November 8, 2022, general election.

• Approved changes to municipal circulator bus service for 30-minute headway on Route 200 (Unanimous)
• Approved certification of the November 8, 2022, Municipal General Election results

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a zoning workshop to review two site plan applications. The first is a mixed-use development with 760 residential units and about 24,000 square feet of commercial space on a 10.6-acre parcel at 19500 S Dixie Highway. The second is an expansion of the existing Rooms to Go furniture store at 18722 S Dixie Highway, adding 12,285 square feet to the current 23,599-square-foot building. The workshop includes a public review session from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and a council review session starting at 6:30 p.m.

• Site plan application by A & E Partners Holding, LLC for a mixed-use development with 760 residential units and ~24,000 sq ft of commercial space at 19500 S Dixie Highway (10.6 acres)
• Site plan application by R.T.G. Furniture Corp. (Rooms to Go) for a 12,285 sq ft expansion of an existing 23,599 sq ft store at 18722 S Dixie Highway (2.9 acres)
• Both properties are zoned TRC (Transit Corridor) with a Mixed Use future land use designation
• Public review session from 6:00-6:30 p.m. for residents to ask questions and give feedback to applicants
• Town Council review and comment session begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Town Council conducted a workshop to review site plan applications for A & E Partners Holding, LLC and R.T.G. Furniture Corp. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a briefing on the re-initiation of the Miami-Dade County Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. The meeting also includes time for council questions and discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Briefing on re-initiation of Miami-Dade County Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study
• Discussion of Cutler Bay Natural and Nature-Based Features
• Meeting held at Town Hall, 10720 Caribbean Blvd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

The Town Council received a presentation on the re-initiation of the Miami-Dade County Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, which includes the Town-owned 8.5 acres at Old Cutler Road and SW 184th Street as a priority property. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider two ordinances for second reading regarding property at 19650 Old Cutler Road. The first would change the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential to Institutional, and the second would change the zoning from SR, Single-Family Residential to INT, Institutional. Both items were previously deferred from the September 21, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, minutes, and adjournment.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map for 19650 Old Cutler Road (folios 36-6003-001-0270 and 36-6003-001-0272) from Low Density Residential to Institutional
• Second reading of ordinance to amend zoning map for same property from SR, Single-Family Residential to INT, Institutional
• Both items previously deferred from September 21, 2022 LPA meeting
• Public comments accepted via email, phone, or virtual meeting registration

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to forward two ordinances for the Chabad of Homestead to the Regular Town Council. The first would change the Future Land Use Map designation for two parcels at 19650 Old Cutler Road from Low Density Residential to Institutional. The second would rezone the same properties from SR, Single-Family Residential to INT, Institutional. Both items had been deferred from the September 21, 2022 meeting. No other business was conducted.

• Approved (5-0) transmittal of Ordinance for Future Land Use Map amendment for 19650 Old Cutler Road (folios 36-6003-001-0270 and 36-6003-001-0272) from Low Density Residential to Institutional to the Regular Town Council.
• Approved (5-0) transmittal of Ordinance for rezoning of 19650 Old Cutler Road (folios 36-6003-001-0270 and 36-6003-001-0272) from SR, Single-Family Residential to INT, Institutional to the Regular Town Council.

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will review several quasi-judicial items, including land use changes and site plans for Chabad of Homestead at 19650 Old Cutler Road. Other business includes budget amendments, committee appointments, and a grant agreement for buffer land acquisition.

• Variances and site plan for Chabad of Homestead at 19650 Old Cutler Road
• Final plat approval for Curbelo at Old Cutler on 3.62 acres
• Conditional use and site plan for Cutler Bay Real Estate Partners, LLC on SW 216 Street
• Site plan for Necker, LLC for ten single-family dwellings at 19770 through 19980 S.W. 78 Place
• Purchase order to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for playground surface improvements

The Town Council approved a series of variances and a site plan for Chabad of Homestead, Inc. to permit an institutional religious use on a 1.14-acre property at 19650 Old Cutler Road, including a lot size variance, setback reduction, surface parking in front of the building, and reduced parking spaces. The council also approved a final plat for Curbelo at Old Cutler, a conditional use and site plan for a senior living mixed-use development by Cutler Bay Real Estate Partners, LLC, and a site plan for ten new single-family dwellings by Necker, LLC was withdrawn after the applicant requested withdrawal. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Chabad of Homestead lot size variance for institutional use on 1.14 acres (5-0)
• Approved Chabad of Homestead setback variance to 20 feet (amended to 25 feet) (5-0)
• Approved Chabad of Homestead variance for surface parking in front of building (5-0)
• Approved Chabad of Homestead variance allowing 15 parking spaces instead of 24 (5-0)
• Approved Chabad of Homestead site plan for new religious use (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Curbelo at Old Cutler on 3.62 acres (5-0)
• Approved Cutler Bay Real Estate Partners conditional use and site plan for senior living mixed-use development (5-0)
• Necker, LLC site plan for ten single-family homes withdrawn by applicant

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to discuss and vote on agenda items, including a first reading of an ordinance to amend the town code to permit senior housing in the NC-2 (Neighborhood Center 2) district and to set mixed-use site development standards. The meeting also includes public comments, reports from town officials, and a consent agenda. Most of the agenda is procedural, with the senior housing ordinance being the only substantive item listed.

• First reading of ordinance to add senior housing as a permitted use in NC-2 district and provide mixed-use site development standards
• Public comments accepted in advance and during the meeting
• Quasi-judicial hearings scheduled to begin no later than 7:00 PM
• Consent agenda for items not requiring separate discussion
• Reports from Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Town Clerk

The Town Council voted 5-0 to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the Neighborhood Center 2 (NC 2) district to include senior housing as a permitted use with mixed-use site development standards. The item will return for a second hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to add senior housing to NC 2 district (5-0)

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency is meeting to discuss and take a first reading on an ordinance that would amend the town code to permit senior housing in the Neighborhood Center 2 (NC-2) district and establish mixed-use site development standards. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance amending Section 3-58 to add senior housing as a permitted use in NC-2 district
• Ordinance includes mixed-use site development standards
• Public hearing required for this item
• Meeting accessible virtually and by phone; public comments accepted in advance

The Local Planning Agency held a first reading and public hearing for an ordinance to amend the Neighborhood Center (NC) district to allow senior housing in the NC-2 district. No one spoke during the public hearing. The board voted 5-0 to move the ordinance to the regular Town Council meeting for further consideration.

• Advanced ordinance to allow senior housing in NC-2 district to Town Council (5-0)

Town Council Budget Hearing - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding its second budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and the operating and capital outlay budget for fiscal year 2022-23 (October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023). The agenda includes public comments, reports from the town manager, attorney, and clerk, and a consent agenda. The main items are two resolutions: one setting the final millage rate and one adopting the final budget, both with attached memos and supporting documents.

• Resolution adopting final millage rate for FY 2022-23
• Resolution adopting final operating and capital outlay budget for FY 2022-23
• Public comments accepted in advance and during the meeting
• Quasi-judicial hearings scheduled to begin no later than 7:00 P.M.
• Meeting accessible virtually and by phone

The Town Council voted unanimously (5-0) to adopt the final millage rate of 2.8332 mills per $1,000 of assessed property value for FY 2022-23, a 12.55% increase over the rolled-back rate. The Council also approved the final operating and capital outlay budget of $76,620,400 for the same fiscal year. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted final millage rate of 2.8332 mills per $1,000 assessed value (5-0)
• Approved final FY 2022-23 budget of $76,620,400 (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including multiple variances and a site plan for a new religious use by Chabad of Homestead at 19650 Old Cutler Road, as well as second-reading ordinances to rezone the property and amend the Future Land Use Map. The council will also hear first readings on landscaping, capital improvements, stormwater fee collection, and a future land use text amendment for senior housing. Consent agenda items include extending an EnviroWaste agreement, ratifying a fencing contract, and ratifying emergency purchase orders related to Tropical Storm Alex.

• Variance to allow institutional use on 1.14 acres at 19650 Old Cutler Road where 5 acres is required
• Variance to allow 20-foot setback instead of 50-foot at institutional district edge
• Variance to allow 15 surface parking spaces instead of 24 required
• Second reading: Rezoning 19650 Old Cutler Road from SR to INT and FLUM change from Low Density Residential to Institutional
• First reading: Ordinance amending stormwater utility fee collection to use Uniform Method of Collection Act

The Town Council voted 4-1 to defer all seven items related to the Chabad of Homestead's proposed religious use at 19650 Old Cutler Road to the October 19, 2022 meeting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including extending the EnviroWaste agreement and ratifying a fencing contract. Three ordinances passed first reading, including amendments to landscaping regulations, the capital improvements element, and stormwater utility fee collection. The council also approved a first-reading amendment to add senior housing and mixed-use requirements to the Lakes by the Bay subdistrict.

• Deferred Chabad of Homestead variance, site plan, FLUM, and rezoning items to Oct. 19 (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including EnviroWaste agreement extension and fencing contract ratification (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of landscaping and tree preservation ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Capital Improvements Element 2021 annual update (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of stormwater utility fee collection method ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Future Land Use Element amendment for senior housing in Lakes by the Bay (5-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments (5-0)

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency is meeting to discuss and vote on several land-use items. These include first readings of ordinances on landscaping and tree preservation, and on adding senior housing and mixed-use requirements to the Lakes by the Bay subdistrict. The board will also hold second readings on a future land use map amendment and a rezoning for the Chabad of Homestead property at 19650 Old Cutler Road.

• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 3 landscaping and tree preservation regulations
• First reading: ordinance amending Future Land Use Element to add senior housing and mixed-use requirements to Lakes by the Bay subdistrict
• Second reading: FLUM amendment for 19650 Old Cutler Road from low density residential to institutional
• Second reading: rezoning of 19650 Old Cutler Road from SR to INT for Chabad of Homestead, Inc.

The Local Planning Agency voted 4-1 to defer two items concerning Chabad of Homestead, Inc. to the next meeting on October 19, 2022: a future land use map amendment and a rezoning for property at 19650 Old Cutler Road. The deferral was made to ensure town code complies with legal standards. The agency also advanced two first-reading ordinances to the regular Town Council meeting: amendments to landscaping and tree preservation regulations, and a future land use element text amendment adding senior housing and mixed-use requirements to the Lakes by the Bay subdistrict.

• Deferred Chabad FLUM amendment to Oct. 19 (4-1)
• Deferred Chabad rezoning to Oct. 19 (4-1)
• Moved landscaping/tree preservation ordinance to regular Council meeting (5-0)
• Moved senior housing/mixed-use text amendment to regular Council meeting (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will hold its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2022-23, considering resolutions to adopt the proposed millage rate and the tentative operating and capital outlay budget. Public comments are accepted in advance and during the meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, and reports.

• Resolution adopting proposed millage rate for FY 2022-23 (Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023)
• Resolution adopting tentative operating and capital outlay budget for FY 2022-23
• Public comments accepted via email, phone, or virtual meeting registration
• Quasi-judicial hearings scheduled to begin no later than 7:00 PM

The Town Council unanimously adopted a revised millage rate of 2.8332 mils for FY 2022-23, down from the proposed ceiling of 2.9388, and approved a tentative operating and capital outlay budget of $76,620,400. Both votes were 5-0. The council also agreed to earmark $10,000 for the Economic Development Council.

• Adopted revised millage rate of 2.8332 mils (5-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2022-23 budget of $76,620,400 (5-0)
• Consensus to earmark $10,000 for Economic Development Council

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council is meeting for its third budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2022-23 budget, including the executive summary and fund summaries. The agenda includes a manager's memo and attachments, followed by council questions and discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed Budget FY 2022-23 discussion
• Manager Memo with Executive Summary and Fund Summaries
• Council questions and comments on budget

The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2022-23 budget, which is based on the current millage rate of 2.8332 rather than the higher ceiling rate of 2.9388, resulting in an estimated surplus of $173,000. Finance Director Daddario provided an overview of General Fund revenues and changes from the second budget workshop, including adjustments to various departmental expenditures. Discussion covered topics such as election costs, staff training funding, reductions in professional and engineering services, addition of holiday lighting, and potential FDOT landscaping grants. The council also discussed ARPA-funded projects including $11 million for water quality improvements and $10 million for sidewalks, park lighting, pool, and playground upgrades. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational.

• No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational.

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, including the executive summary and fund summaries. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Proposed Budget FY 2022-23 discussion
• Executive Summary and Fund Summaries attachments
• Public comment and council questions

The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2022-23 budget, including a discussion on setting the millage rate at the current 2.8332 versus the proposed 2.9388. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational and procedural. The next budget workshop is scheduled for September 1, 2022.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was informational
• Discussed proposed millage rate of 2.9388 vs current 2.8332
• Noted budget surplus would drop to ~$42,000 if current millage kept
• Scheduled third budget workshop for September 1, 2022

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a zoning workshop to review two site plan applications. The first is from Chabad of Homestead, Inc. for a religious use at 19650 Old Cutler Rd., including land use and zoning map amendments and variances. The second is from Necker, LLC for ten single-family dwellings at 19770-19980 S.W. 78 Place. The workshop includes a public review session and a council review session, but no final decisions are being made.

• Site Plan Approval – Chabad of Homestead, Inc. for religious use at 19650 Old Cutler Rd. (1.14 acres, SR zone, requests FLUM amendment, zoning map amendment, variances for lot size, setbacks, parking)
• Site Plan Approval – Necker, LLC for ten single-family dwellings at 19770-19980 S.W. 78 Place (2.24 acres, SR zone, includes street, utilities, retaining walls)

The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review two site plan applications: Chabad of Homestead, Inc. and Necker, LLC. No formal votes or decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and public review. The council discussed potential restrictions and next steps for both applications.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed Chabad of Homestead site plan application
• Discussed Necker, LLC site plan application

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Visioning, based on a manager's memo. The agenda includes a call to order, council discussion, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only workshop.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Visioning Workshop (discussion only)

The Town Council held a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, with no formal decisions or votes. Town Manager Rafael Casals presented proposed projects and items, including park improvements, roadwork, and software upgrades, and noted a property value increase of 11.85% and a $5.6 million surplus from FY 2020-21. The next budget workshop is scheduled for July 27, 2022.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Scheduled second budget workshop for July 27, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
• Scheduled third budget workshop for September 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2022, covering consent items, a quasi-judicial hearing on Mater Academy's enrollment increase, first reading of a purchasing ordinance, and resolutions on the proposed millage rate and budget hearings. The council will also consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $2,500 community fund grant and design services for drainage projects.

• Resolution to set proposed millage rate and schedule FY 2022-23 budget hearings
• Public hearing on Mater Academy Cutler Bay's request to enroll additional students at 22025 S.W. 87 Avenue
• First reading of ordinance creating Section 24-47 for procurement compliance with federal, state, and county funds
• Authorize purchase orders to SRS Engineering and Kimley-Horn for drainage water quality improvement projects
• Award $2,500 Cutler Bay Community Fund grant for youth educational programming

The Town Council approved an amendment to Mater Academy Cutler Bay's site plan to permit enrollment of additional students at 22025 S.W. 87 Avenue, with a 4-1 vote. The approval includes a condition requiring Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works approval for required traffic improvements before the applicant can seek another enrollment increase. The council also unanimously authorized moving to the next lowest bidder for the 16-acre perimeter fencing project after the original vendor withdrew.

• Approved Mater Academy enrollment increase amendment with traffic condition (4-1)
• Authorized work order to South Florida Fabrication and Fencing, Inc. for 16-acre fencing at $143,064 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,500 community fund grant, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day holiday, and circulator interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Approved first reading of purchasing guidelines ordinance for federal/state/county funds (5-0)
• Set proposed millage rate of 2.6716 and budget hearing dates for FY 2022-23 (5-0)
• Authorized RFQ issuance for 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex design services (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider several routine items and two related first-reading ordinances that would change the future land use and zoning of property at 19650 Old Cutler Road from residential to institutional for Chabad of Homestead. The consent agenda includes approvals for park lighting, tree planting, and fencing and maintenance contracts for a brownfield site.

• First reading of ordinance to change future land use map for 19650 Old Cutler Road from low density residential to institutional
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 19650 Old Cutler Road from SR (single-family residential) to INT (institutional)
• Purchase order to Stantec for Lakes By the Bay and Bel Aire parks lighting improvements
• Purchase order to VisualScape for tree planting at Lakes By the Bay Park canoe/kayak launch
• Bid waivers for perimeter fencing and maintenance at 16-acre brownfield site (Cutler Bay Civic and Resiliency Enhancement Zone)

The Town Council, with three members present (Mayor and Vice Mayor absent), approved the first reading of two ordinances for the Chabad of Homestead property at 19650 Old Cutler Road: a Future Land Use Map amendment from Low Density Residential to Institutional, and a rezoning from SR (Single-Family Residential) to INT (Institutional). Both passed 3-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including purchase orders for park lighting and tree planting, and bid waivers for fencing and maintenance at a brownfield site.

• Approved first reading of FLUM change for 19650 Old Cutler Road from Low Density Residential to Institutional (3-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 19650 Old Cutler Road from SR to INT (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 18, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Stantec for Lakes By the Bay and Bel Aire Parks lighting improvements (consent)
• Authorized purchase order to VisualScape for tree planting at Lakes By the Bay Park canoe/kayak launch (consent)
• Approved bid waiver for Fence Masters for brownfield site perimeter fencing (consent)
• Approved bid waiver for Top Notch for brownfield site maintenance services (consent)

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review a site plan application from Cutler Bay Real Estate Partners, LLC. No formal vote or decision was taken; the meeting was limited to discussion and public comment. The workshop covered traffic, age restrictions, unit sizes, land development regulation changes, parking, rental pricing, environmental remediation, and landscaping.

• No formal decisions made; site plan application discussed only
• Public review session held from 6:00-6:30 PM
• Council discussion on traffic, age restrictions, and unit sizes
• Discussion on required Land Development Regulation revisions
• Discussion on environmental remediation for FEMA and DERM compliance

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Local Planning Agency will consider a first reading of an ordinance to amend the town's Comprehensive Plan. This amendment involves adopting Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments.

• First Reading: Amending Comp Plan To Include EAR Based Amendments Evaluation and Appraisal

The Local Planning Agency held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to move the first reading of an ordinance adopting Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the Regular Town Council Meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Moved EAR-based comp plan amendments to Regular Town Council Meeting (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will review several administrative actions including committee appointments and composition changes. The agenda also includes a purchase order for roadway resurfacing design services and a memorandum of understanding for trail maintenance.

• Purchase order for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Phase VIII townwide roadway resurfacing design
• Amendment to Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. agreement for $4,882.20 in additional scope
• Memorandum of Understanding with Miami-Dade County regarding Lakes By The Bay Park nature trail mowing
• Resolution to amend the composition of the Youth Council Committee
• Resolution to reduce the number of members on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions such as amending the Youth Council composition, reducing Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members, appointing committee members, authorizing design services for road resurfacing, and approving a maintenance agreement. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, with amendments to specific policies. Additionally, consensus was reached to increase the Town Attorney's fees to $300 per hour and to provide a $4,000 sponsorship for the 4th of July Celebration.

• Approved consent agenda including Youth Council composition amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee member reduction (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to Parks and Recreation, Age-Friendly, and Floodplain committees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase order to Stantec for road resurfacing design (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including MOU with Miami-Dade County for Lakes by the Bay Park trail mowing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Brightview landscaping amendment for $4,882.20 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Comprehensive Plan amendments as amended (5-0)
• Consensus to raise Town Attorney fees to $300 per hour

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda and resolutions, including authorizing up to $37 million in tax-exempt bonds to reimburse costs for developing a park, community center, and municipal buildings on town-owned property. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the TRC zoning district to add green building incentives and reduce parking near mass transit. The agenda includes several routine items such as approving minutes, interlocal agreements, and grant awards.

• Resolution to issue up to $37 million in bonds for park, community center, and municipal buildings on Old Cutler Road and S.W. 212 Street
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3 TRC zoning district: green building incentives, open space, parking reductions near transit
• Approval of 5-year interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for stormwater management
• Acceptance of 2022 NEAT Street Tree Matching Grant from Miami-Dade County
• Award of $2,500 Cutler Bay Community Fund grant to local nonprofits

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Town Code regarding the Town Corridor (TRC) zoning district. The proposed changes would add green building incentives, increase open space and amenity requirements, reduce parking near mass transit stops, and require screening of structured parking. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3, TRC zoning district
• Green building program development incentives proposed
• Increased open space and amenity requirements
• Reduced parking requirements for properties near mass transit stops
• Screening of structured parking for nonresidential and mixed-use developments

The Local Planning Agency held a first reading of an ordinance amending the Town Corridor (TRC) zoning district to add green building incentives, increase open space and amenity requirements, reduce parking near mass transit stops, and require screening of structured parking. The item was moved to the Regular Town Council Meeting by a unanimous 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved transit corridor zoning ordinance to Town Council (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold public hearings on six variance requests and a site plan by Catalyst Design Group to build a new freestanding emergency room at 19525 South Dixie Highway. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance amending the Transit Corridor zoning district to add green building incentives and reduce parking near mass transit, and a second reading to add a property rights element to the comprehensive plan. Consent agenda items include appointments to committees, a drainage project ITB, and a pool assessment.

• Six variance requests and site plan for new freestanding emergency room at 19525 South Dixie Highway
• First reading: ordinance amending Transit Corridor zoning district for green building incentives, open space, and parking reductions near mass transit
• Second reading: ordinance adding property rights element to comprehensive plan
• Resolution authorizing ITB for Saga Bay 1.5 Drainage Improvements Project
• Resolution authorizing purchase order to Stantec for Cutler Ridge Park Pool assessment

The Town Council unanimously approved five variances and a site plan for a new freestanding emergency room at 19525 South Dixie Highway, with modifications to tree donation conditions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including appointments and an ITB for drainage improvements, and passed first reading of an ordinance amending the Transit Corridor zoning district. A second reading ordinance adding a property rights element to the comprehensive plan was also approved.

• Approved variance for one-story building on lot >3 acres for ER (5-0)
• Approved variance for non-transparent architectural glass for ER (5-0)
• Approved variance to reduce building frontage ratios for ER (5-0)
• Approved variance to reduce facade penetrations for ER (5-0)
• Approved variance for main entrance oriented to interior for ER (5-0)
• Approved site plan for ER as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and ITB for Saga Bay drainage (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Transit Corridor zoning ordinance (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to amend landscaping rules and create artificial turf permitting procedures, a resolution to purchase two police golf carts for $24,960.80, and a resolution to authorize a voluntary cleanup tax credits agreement with Publix Super Markets for the CARE site. The council will also receive reports on the state legislative session, FY 2020-21 financial reports, the FEMA flood insurance rate map appeal, and the Bus Rapid Transit project. Public comments are scheduled.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3 to allow artificial turf in pervious front yards and create permitting procedures
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two police Club Car golf carts from Jeffrey-Allen, Inc. for $24,960.80
• Resolution authorizing voluntary cleanup tax credits agreement with Publix Super Markets for the Cutler Bay CARE site
• Report on Town's formal appeal of FEMA's revised preliminary flood insurance rate maps
• Update on South Dade TransitWay Bus Rapid Transit project

The Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending landscaping rules to allow artificial turf in pervious front yards, with existing turf grandfathered unless front-yard work is done. They also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Publix Super Markets for voluntary cleanup tax credits at the Cutler Bay CARE site. The consent agenda, including purchase of two police golf carts for $24,960.80, was approved 5-0. The council voted unanimously to change future meeting start times to 6:00 p.m.

• Approved artificial turf ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Publix cleanup tax credits agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $24,960.80 police golf cart purchase (5-0)
• Approved changing meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a zoning workshop to review a site plan application from Chabad of Homestead, Inc. for a religious use at 19650 Old Cutler Road. The proposal includes future land use and zoning map amendments, plus variances for lot size, setbacks, and parking. The meeting includes a public review session and a council review session, with no final decision expected at this workshop.

• Site plan approval for Chabad of Homestead, Inc. at 19650 Old Cutler Road (1.14 acres)
• Request includes future land use map amendment, zoning map amendment, and non-use variances
• Variances sought for minimum lot size, setbacks, and parking within front setback
• Public review session from 6:00-6:30 p.m., council review begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review a site plan application from Chabad of Homestead, Inc. for a proposed religious facility. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and questions only.

• No decisions made; workshop only

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation from Professor Eric Valle of the UM School of Architecture on conceptual designs for a 16-acre site. Following the presentation, the council will have time for questions, comments, and discussion. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of UM School of Architecture 16 Acres Conceptual Designs by Prof. Eric Valle
• Town Council questions, comments, and discussion on the designs

The Town Council workshop featured a presentation by University of Miami architecture students on nine conceptual designs for the Town-owned 16 Acres, intended for a Cutler Bay Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. No formal decisions were made; the designs are for resident engagement, with over 700 survey responses collected. The council also received a legal presentation on advocacy rules for the upcoming Special Mail Election Ballot Question.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was informational only
• Heard presentation on 9 conceptual designs for 16 Acres Legacy Park
• Noted designs are not final plans, for resident engagement only
• Received legal briefing on ballot question advocacy rules

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, several quasi-judicial hearings for development variances, and first readings of ordinances. Key items include approving a site plan and variances for a new Raising Cane's restaurant, a Mater Academy site plan amendment, and an ordinance on artificial turf. The agenda also includes resolutions on state bills and various contracts.

• Raising Cane's site plan and variances for restaurant at 19705 South Dixie Highway
• Mater Academy site plan amendment for property at 22025 S.W. 87 Avenue
• Ordinance first reading to regulate artificial turf and landscaping
• Approving $10,000 in Cutler Bay Community Fund grants
• Supporting/opposing state bills on vacation rentals, plastics, and net metering

The Town Council approved a consent agenda including resolutions for roadway and sidewalk improvements, opioid settlement funds, and various grants. It also approved a site plan amendment and green building designation for Mater Academy, and approved variances and a site plan for a new Raising Cane's restaurant. An ordinance on artificial turf and a comprehensive plan amendment passed first reading.

• Approved consent agenda with 12 items (5-0)
• Approved Mater Academy site plan amendment and green building designation (5-0)
• Approved Raising Cane's parking variance (5-0)
• Approved Raising Cane's parking landscape variance (5-0)
• Approved Raising Cane's drive-thru bypass lane variance (5-0)
• Approved Raising Cane's building frontage ratio variance (5-0)
• Approved Raising Cane's site plan (5-0)
• Approved first reading of artificial turf ordinance (5-0)

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency is meeting to hold first readings on two ordinances: one amending Chapter 3 to regulate artificial turf and landscaping in pervious front yards, and another amending the Comprehensive Plan to add a property rights element as required by Florida law. The agenda also includes public comment opportunities and standard procedural items.

• First reading: Ordinance amending Section 3-102 and creating Section 3-108 to allow and permit artificial turf in pervious front yards
• First reading: Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to add a Property Rights Element per Florida Statutes 163.3177(6)
• Public comments accepted by email or phone until 5 PM on January 18, 2022

The Local Planning Agency held a brief meeting and voted unanimously (5-0) to move two ordinances to the Regular Town Council Meeting for further discussion. The first ordinance would amend Chapter 3 to allow artificial turf in pervious front yards and create permitting procedures. The second would amend the Comprehensive Plan to add a Property Rights Element as required by Florida Statutes. No public comments were made during the public hearing for the second item.

• Moved artificial turf ordinance to Regular Town Council Meeting (5-0)
• Moved Comprehensive Plan Property Rights Element ordinance to Regular Town Council Meeting (5-0)