DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) FOR THE RO, RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE DISTRICT ALONG ALTON ROAD, BETWEEN 12TH AND 14TH STREETS, AS WELL AS APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE NON-CONFORMANCE USE REGULATIONS, TO PERMIT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS ON A LIMITED BASIS, AS AN ACCESSORY USE. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

December 11, 2024-C4 J

DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE PRIVATE PORTION OF THE OCEAN TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 O

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COMMISSION TO APPROVE A FEE WAIVER BY RESOLUTION FOR LAND USE BOARD APPLICATION FEES FOR VARIANCES, WHERE THE VARIANCE IS REQUIRED TO MAKE REPAIRS OR IMPROVEMENTS TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IDENTIFIED IN A BUILDING RECERTIFICATION (MILESTONE) INSPECTION REPORT FOR A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING, CONDOMINIUM, OR COOPERATIVE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 R

DISCUSS AMENDING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDRS) AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO USE A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE HOSTED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF PUBLISHING NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY REQUIRED TO BE PUBLISHED IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

November 20, 2024-C4 V

AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RESILIENCY CODE NONCONFORMING BUILDING PROVISIONS AND RM-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW INTRODUCTION OF ON-SITE PARKING AND RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN NONCONFORMING HOTEL USE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD). 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 W

EXPLORE ZONING INCENTIVES AND IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner David Suarez

April 3, 2024-C4 F

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A “LIVE BETTER” PROGRAM, INCLUDING ZONING AND OTHER INCENTIVES, TO PROMOTE ATTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS IN MIAMI BEACH FOR MIDDLE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

September 11, 2024-C4 V

EXPEDITE THE OPENING OF THE BAYWALK AND MOVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYWALK UP ON THE G.O. BOND PRIORITIZATION LIST AND PRESENT THE BAYWALK PLAN TO THE LUSC COMMITTEE. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

March 17, 2021

MONTHLY UPDATE ON THE G.O. BOND BEACHWALK REFORESTATION PROJECT 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 D

MONTHLY UPDATES ON HISTORIC HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH AND 20TH STREETS, INCLUDING AN OVERVIEW OF PENDING PERMITS AND PROGRESS UPDATES FROM DEVELOPMENT TEAMS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 H

DISCUSS, AS APPLICABLE TO ZONING INCENTIVES FOR NON-TRANSIENT, LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT, WHENEVER A COVENANT RESTRICTING TRANSIENT USES ON A PROPERTY IS SUBMITTED AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING INCENTIVES, THAT THE COVENANT SHALL REQUIRE A 6/7TH SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE CITY COMMISSION BEFORE THE COVENANT MAY BE RELEASED OR AMENDED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO WEAKEN A RESTRICTION ON THE TRANSIENT USE OF THE PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 S

REVIEW CURRENT LOADING REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF LOADING AND DELIVERIES ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND RESIDENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCREASED ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AS WELL AS LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024-C4 X

INCREASE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHTCLUBS AND OTHER LATE NIGHT DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 – C4 Q

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED RELIEF FROM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONER (PTAC) UNITS AND MINI-SPLITS AC UNITS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 I

DISCUSS THE BUSINESS PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESSING REQUIRED PARKING SPACES ON PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT AND THE UNDERUTILIZED PARKING PROVISIONS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-R5 L

COORDINATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 W

DISCUSS THE USE OF THE MIDDLE TURN LANE AS REVERSIBLE LANES ON 41ST STREET TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW DURING PEAK TRAFFIC HOURS. 

Applicable Area: Middle Beach

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024 – C4 AE

DISCUSSION REGARDING FACILITATING POP-UPS FOR LOCAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND LOCAL START-UPS IN VACANT RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACES 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

May 15, 2024-C4 AG

DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS.  NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez

September 11, 2024-C4 M

DISCUSS DEDICATED BUS LANES ON WASHINGTON AVENUE.  NOTE: Item Continued to the May 8, 2025 LUSC Meeting

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 W

DISCUSS AND REVIEW PLANNING/ZONING RESTRICTIONS THAT DELAY THE PERMIT PROCESS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 E

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM THE CITY’S LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR RENOVATIONS TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES THAT EXCEED 50% OF THE VALUE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 G

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS TO EXPAND EXISTING ALLOWANCES FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF IN REAR AND SIDE YARDS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 H

DISCUSS STRENGTHENING THE CITY’S GREEN PROCUREMENT POLICIES WITH REGARD TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES, AND CONSIDER GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, AS PART OF FUTURE CITY CONTRACTS, ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND COMMITMENTS TO USE ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C4 K

DISCUSS REPLACING THE DRAWBRIDGE AT 63RD STREET WITH A FLYOVER TO ELEVATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C4 L

DISCUSS THE USE OF RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED FOR THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL BEING EARMARKED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024 -C7 Z

DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 P

DISCUSS A PROPOSAL ESTABLISHING A HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TO RESTORE FLOOD-DAMAGED LANDSCAPING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 Q

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SIDEWALK MATERIAL/COLOR POLICY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 T

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY REGULATING OR PROHIBITING FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP IN MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTIAL AREAS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 U

DISCUSS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A "CONSENT AGENDA" FOR LAND USE BOARD MEETINGS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

October 30, 2024-C4 A

DISCUSS CHANGES IN STATE LAW PERTAINING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSIDER CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 104 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TELECOMMUNICATIONS,” AND RELATED PROVISIONS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

City Attorney

October 30, 2024-C4 B

CONSIDER AMENDING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE A 6/7TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF ANY INCREASE IN A PROPERTY’S ZONED HEIGHT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024-C4 F

DISCUSS POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 54, ENTITLED “FLOODS,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “RESILIENCE STANDARDS FOR TIDAL FLOOD PROTECTION” TO ENHANCE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

October 30, 2024-C4 G

CONSIDER A WAIVER OF THE MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNT PERMITTED UNDER THE CITY’S PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2023-32614, TO FUND THE WORK NECESSARY TO RAISE THE HISTORIC HOME LOCATED ON 6005 ALTON ROAD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024-C4 S

DISCUSS POSSIBLE AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONVEYANCE TO CITY OF PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE AT 1247-1255 WEST AVE FOR CITY GARAGE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

September 11, 2024-C4 L

DISCUSS THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF GENERATORS, SOUND SYSTEMS, AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT, AND STAGES AT PRIVATE RESIDENCES USED AS PARTY HOUSES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

September 11, 2024-C4 R

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AN ORDINANCE INCREASING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR FREQUENT CODE VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 R

FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE AND RECOMMEND NEW, MORE FORWARD-LEANING RESILIENCY CODE UPDATES FOR OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024-C4 X

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 Y

DISCUSSION REGARDING I-395/MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AH

DISCUSSION REGARDING I-95/JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY FDOT PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AI

DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF “THE GLORY OF OLD GLORY,” A SERIES OF MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, WHICH WERE REMOVED, PRESERVED, AND DONATED TO THE CITY PRIOR TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE WELLS FARGO BANK ON ALTON ROAD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AJ

PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AK

REVIEW AND ANALYZE WHERE LIVE LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE CITY, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PREEMPTIONS IN THE LIVE LOCAL ACT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AM

PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AN

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDR’S) AND THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING ALLOWABLE USES AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS WITHIN THE 40TH STREET RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY OVERLAY ONLY APPLICABLE TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Mayor Steven Meiner

May 15, 2024-C4 AS

DISCUSS CREATING ECONOMIC AND ZONING INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING OFFICE BUILDINGS TO RESIDENTIAL, WHICH IDEALLY EXPLORE NEW INCENTIVES (ECONOMIC OR OTHER) BEING USED IN OTHER STATES, RATHER THAN RELYING ON EXISTING OPTIONS WHICH WE MIGHT NOT WANT TO ENCOURAGE, SUCH AS FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) AND PARKING INCENTIVES, REDUCTIONS TO THE MOBILITY FEE, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AVAILABLE HOUSING IN MIAMI BEACH.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

March 13, 2024-R9 E

DISCUS SETTING PARAMETERS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO PRESENT CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INVOKING THE PREEMPTIONS IN THE LIVE LOCAL ACT, TO ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING WORKFORCE HOUSING) THAT IS MORE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

March 13, 2024-R9 AR

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY REQUIRING COMMERCIAL CHARTER VESSEL OPERATORS TO PROVIDE SANITATION/PUMP-OUT LOGS EVIDENCING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SANITATION LAWS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 21, 2024 -C4 J

DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE CLEVELANDER TO A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH NO OUTDOOR BAR/ENTERTAINMENT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

City Attorney

January 31, 2024-C4 AF

DISCUSS LDR INCENTIVES TO RETAIN AND REHABILITATE HISTORIC BUILDINGS (DUAL REFERRAL TO PLANNING BOARD).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

April 28, 2023-C4 D

DISCUSS AND REVIEW THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2024 AD HOC HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

December 11, 2024-C4 F

DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR ALTERNATE RAILING DESIGNS FOR NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS WITHIN HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND A POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF SUCH NEW RAILING DESIGNS THAT COMPLY WITH SUCH GUIDELINES FOR NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

October 30, 2024-C4 C

DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO RESTORE/REHABILITATE HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON COLLINS AND WASHINGTON AVE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND LINCOLN ROAD.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Building

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

October 30, 2024-C4 I

DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO RESTORE/ REHABILITATE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN THE FLAMINGO PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 Q

DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO RESTORE/REHABILITATE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN NORTH BEACH.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 S