2022-06-28 Joint Comp Plan Workshop Minutes1
JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKHOP MINUTES
JUNE 28, 2022 6:00 PM 9900 NE 2ND AVENUE
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the workshop to order at 6:03 PM.
2) MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor Sandra Harris
Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg
Councilmember Alice Burch
Councilmember Crystal Wagar arrived at 6:08 PM.
Councilmember Katia Saint Fleur
Chairperson John Busta
Vice Chair Davis Snow arrived at 6:24 PM.
Boardmember John Bolton
Boardmember Daniel Brady
Boardmember Irene Hegedus
ALSO PRESENT:
Village Attorneys Sarah Johnston and Chanae Wood
Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez joined via Zoom.
Village Manager Esmond Scott
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4) PRESENTATIONS
4. A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROVIDED BY CALVIN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES.
Silvia Vargas from Calvin Giordano & Associates (CGA) delivered a presentation on the comprehensive
plan updates concerning the goals, objectives and policies (GOPs) text and Future Land Use Map (FLUM))
amendments, recommendations, next steps, and answered questions posed by the Village Council and
Planning Board members. Ms. Vargas explained this process includes multiple review and adjustment
cycles. Additional adjustments may be made after the Workshop, Planning Board special meeting, and first
reading based on the input received at such meetings.
CGA recommended for the following issues to be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan Text:
- Determine appropriate Future Land Use classifications based on findings from analysis as well
- as public input
- Acknowledge both established uses as well as aspirations for a resilient, age-friendly community with a
vibrant downtown area
- Draft policy descriptions for each proposed classification
- Restore realistic density ranges to Single Family Residential and Multifamily land uses based on findings
from analysis, while recognizing public input
- Determine appropriate densities and intensities for new classifications based on findings from analysis
and public input
- Consider FLUM area delineations for each classification
CGA further recommended for the Village Council to consider the following:
- Adjust the Single-Family Residential category maximum density to recognize not only the 96.4% of
SFR lots that do not meet the current maximum of 2.5 units per acre, but, significantly, the nearly
10% of SFR lots that never have (and that cannot meet the Village’s minimum lot size)
• Density range from 2.5 to 10 units per acre.
• Policy added indicating that a single-family lot means and refers to a lot shown on a plat
upon which no more than one (1) dwelling unit may be constructed in accordance with
applicable zoning regulations.
- Reclaim pre-2018 density for Multi-Family Residential, but at 30 (not 31) units per acre.
- Reclaim “Restricted Commercial” land use classification to replace 2018 “Commercial” but
adjust/curate to ensure appropriate intensity and compatibility of uses.
- Reintroduce Mixed Use land use classification, under three characterizations (distinguished by
density/intensity and permitted uses).
- Eliminate “Special Multi-Use Redevelopment Areas” Overlay (replaced by above districts).
- Retain Multi-Family Residential classification for 10500 Biscayne Blvd., as per 2018 FLUM for the
- following reasons:
•Multifamily customarily provides an appropriate transition buffer between single family and more
intense uses.
•Multifamily exists on the east side of Biscayne Blvd (east side of the 105th St./Biscayne Blvd.
intersection).
•The property was historically designated Multifamily as far back as 1987 and has been zoned
Multifamily (A-2) likely for as long. Therefore, the 2018 redesignation resolved an inconsistency
created in the 2010Future Land Use Map.
- Consider general parameters for compatibility (basis for Zoning Code criteria).
- Rename Institutional as “Government and Institutions” to better reflect scope of classification.
- Introduce “Water and Conservation” as a classification to help MSV increase its National Flood
Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) points.
CGA recommended for the following issues to be addressed in the Future Land Use Map:
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- Correct all “scrivener’s errors” (misclassified parcels)
- Restore Coastal High Hazard Line
- Resolve inconsistencies with map and map legend
- Resolve inconsistencies between map and text (as proposed) – this involves reclassifying land
according to proposed future land use structure
- Improve GIS file quality
CGA further spoke about two statutorily required components, which must be met (adopted) prior to the
potential land use amendments:
- New Property Rights Element.
- Peril of Flood as part of the Coastal Management Element, including development and redevelopment
principles, strategies and engineering solutions that reduce the flood risk.
Discussion ensued regarding the ranges for mixed-use development and public benefit programs.
Chairperson Busta, in addition to individual Councilmembers and board members, thanked CGA for their
comprehensive overview of the updates.
Vice Mayor Marinberg clarified there was a textual change to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan affecting the
designation of the NE 105 Street and Biscayne Boulevard property.
Vice Mayor Marinberg expressed concerns regarding the viability of the NE 105 Street and Biscayne
Boulevard property as a multi-family residential property given the unknown height restriction. He further
recommended mixed-use development.
Responding to Councilmember Burch’s inquiry, Ms. Vargas provided an overview of how CGA determined
the capacity analysis findings.
Ms. Vargas elaborated on the scale of homes, specifically addressing single-family properties that are
disproportionate to the neighboring properties. Ms. Vargas further pointed out how the zoning code is based
on cubage which is unusual in comparison to other municipal zoning codes.
Ms. Vargas clarified the existing prioritization list was established by resident responses to the strategic
management plan survey.
Responding to Councilmember Wagar’s inquiry, Ms. Vargas indicated she was unable to find supporting
documentation that substantiated the changes to the 2018-2019 Comprehensive Plan text amendments.
Ms. Vargas explained the next steps, which include Planning Board review and recommendations to the
Village Council, Village Council review of the ordinance on first reading, and then submittal of such approved
document to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for further review and comments. Lastly, the
Village Council will review and consider adoption of the ordinance on second reading in September 2022.
Responding to Vice Chair Snow’s inquiry regarding Planning Board review and possible modification of the
zoning code, Ms. Hasbun expressed the importance of focusing on the Comprehensive Plan updates first
and then addressing inconsistencies in the zoning code because the Comprehensive Plan guides the zoning
code.
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Brandon Spirk thanked CGA for the presentation and cautioned against maintaining nonconforming uses
and reducing lot sizes as it may lead to subdivision of lots.
Sarah Hayter mentioned there were no slides in the presentation that referenced the text amendment
changes to the Comprehensive Plan.
Village Clerk Rodriguez read eComments into the record.
5) ADJOURNMENT
There being no business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.
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Erin Halloran
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Submitted At: 11:58pm 06-27-22
My husband and I, along with our young children, have thoroughly enjoyed visiting the businesses in our
downtown. We love running into friends and neighbors at Tinta, grabbing popsicles at Mima Market while out on a
stroll with our kids, or picking up sausages to grill on a Saturday from Proper Sausage. Part of the reason we
moved to the central part of the Shores was to be in walking distance to downtown. We would love to see the
Village take the steps to allow for an even more vibrant "Main Street" on NE 2nd Avenue by allowing 5 stories and
mixed use buildings. This would bring more life to downtown and make the Shores an even more enjoyable place
to live.
Thank you!
Erin Halloran
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Submitted At: 3:17pm 06-26-22
I would like the three story to remain. This sets us apart from the beach. It is part of the villages charm. That
cannot be replaced.
Susanne Rice