Town of Cutler Bay
Zoning Workshop Agenda

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Town Hall

10720 Caribbean Blvd

Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Council Chambers

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

• Mayor Tim Meerbott
• Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan
• Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan
• Council Member Suzy Lord
• Council Member Richard M. Ramirez

CHARTER OFFICIALS

• Town Manager Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM
• Town Clerk Mauricio Melinu
• Town Attorney Mitchell Bierman
• Town Attorney Chad Friedman

Decorum Policy

No individuals shall make slanderous or unduly repetitive remarks or engage in any other form of behavior that disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting, as determined by the Presiding Officer. No clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker or his or her remarks shall be permitted.

Individuals addressing the Town Council must first be recognized by the Presiding Officer and must do so utilizing the designated podium in the Council Chambers. No more than one person may address the Council at a time unless specifically permitted by the Presiding Officer. Comments are to be made to the Town Council and not to the audience. Persons exiting the Council Chambers shall do so quietly. Any individuals determined to have violated the Rules of Decorum, as determined by the Presiding Officer, may be required to leave the Council Chambers.

Notice To All Lobbyists

Any person who receives compensation, remuneration or expenses for conducting lobbying activities is required to register as a Lobbyist with the Town Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before the Town Council pursuant to Sec. 2-236, Town Code and Sec. 7.6, Town Charter

To Watch or Listen to the Virtual Public Meeting:

 

The meeting is accessible to the public live via web link:

https://virtualmeetings.cutlerbay-fl.gov/RTCandZoningWorkshop

Enter the Meeting ID: 872 0887 9981

 

You may listen to the meeting via telephone by dialing 786-573-5529 and then entering the         Meeting ID: 872 0887 9981, followed by #.

 

If you wish to register in advance and receive a calendar invitation, you may register at https://virtualmeetings.cutlerbay-fl.gov/RegisterRTCandZoningWorkshop

 

If you have questions regarding the meeting procedure, please email .

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FIRST SESSION: Public Review of Application (6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

The first session of a zoning workshop shall provide a forum for members of the public to learn about proposed developments within the Town. Developments may be presented to the public simultaneously, in several locations within the meeting site. During this session, members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and to provide feedback to the applicant about the proposed development. The applicant shall provide visual depictions, such as renderings, drawings, pictures, and the location of the proposed development. In addition, representatives of the applicant shall be available to answer questions that members of the public may have about the proposed development. The members of the Town Council may be present during this session; however, communications amongst Council Members is prohibited.

SECOND SESSION: Town Council Review of Application (6:30 p.m.)

The second session of a zoning workshop shall provide a forum for the Town Council to learn about the proposed developments discussed at the first session of the zoning workshop. Developments shall be presented by the applicants sequentially, one at a time, for the Town Council’s review and comment. The applicant shall again present visual depictions of the proposed development. In addition, the applicant shall be available to answer any questions that members of the Town Council may have about the proposed development.

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE

a.

Site Plan Application-A & E Partners Holding, LLC

Applicant:		A & E Partners Holding, LLC
Location:		19500 S Dixie Highway
Total Acreage/Square Feet:		+/- 10.3 acres
Current Future Land Use Plan Map Designation:		Mixed Use
Existing Zone:		TRC, Transit Corridor
Folio Number(s):		36-6005-075-0010
Request:		Site plan application for construction of a mixed-use development consisting of four buildings to include 760 residential units and approximately 24,000 square feet of commercial space on a 10.6-acre parcel.

b.

Site Plan Application-R.T.G. Furniture Corp (Rooms to Go Furniture)

Applicant:		R.T.G. Furniture Corp. (Rooms to Go Furniture)
Location:		18722 S Dixie Highway
Total Acreage/Square Feet:		+/- 2.9 acres
Current Future Land Use Plan Map Designation:		Mixed Use
Existing Zone:		TRC, Transit Corridor
Folio Number(s):		36-6005-052-0020, 36-6005-052-0050
Request:		Site plan application for 12,285 square foot expansion of an existing 23,599 square foot furniture store incorporating a new parcel into the development site, and additional site modifications and improvements.

 

2. TOWN COUNCIL QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS/ DISCUSSION

3. ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the town hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the town for the introduction or admission of  otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.

This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk at [phone] for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Town Clerk.

Wireless connection GUEST@TOWNOFCUTLERBAY is now available in the Town Council Chambers. Once connected, you will be redirected to the new splash page where you must read the Terms of Service and click “I Accept Connect Me Now.” Please make note there is a maximum of two
(2) hours before you are automatically disconnected from the Wi-Fi and must reconnect.

We, the Town Council of Cutler Bay, hereby recommit ourselves to maintain civility in our public and political discourse and we hereby pledge our commitment to the following principles:

We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions;
We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours;
We will strive to understand differing perspectives;
We will choose our words carefully;
We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion; and
We will speak out against violence, prejudice and incivility of their forms, whenever and wherever they
occur.