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

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 Y

DISCUSS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION INCENTIVES FOR THE RETENTION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

April 28, 2023-C4 D

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 IN COLLINS AND WASHINGTON AVENUES BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND LINCOLN ROAD 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Building

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024 –  C4 I 

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

Applicable Area: South Beach

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: North Beach

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 S

DISCUSS THE NORTH BEACH WATER QUALITY AND PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT  

Applicable Area: North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025 – C4 R

DISCUSSION TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THE DRAFT SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION PLAN FUNDED BY THE RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

February 3, 2025 – C4 T

DISCUSSION REGARDING 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. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024 – C4 G

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 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 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 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONSENT AGENDA FOR LAND USE BOARD MEETINGS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

October 30, 2024-C4 A

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

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine 

September 11, 2024

NOTE: The inclusion of this item on the agenda is subject to final approval of the LUSC Chair, consistent with informational item No. 2 from the February 26, 2025 City Commission agenda.

DISCUSS THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO AND VAPE SALES, INCLUDING MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION AND NORTH BEACH USE RESTRICTIONS, AND POTENTIAL DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN STANDALONE TOBACCO/VAPE SHOPS AND THE SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS AS AN INCIDENTAL OR ACCESSORY USE TO A GROCERY, CONVENIENCE STORE, OR OTHER SIMILAR RETAIL USE. 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 3, 2025-C4 Z

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

DISCUSS UPDATES TO THE RESILIENCY CODE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 S

DISCUSS STATUS OF THE OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AND LUMMUS PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 U

DISCUSS A COMPREHENSIVE BRANDING CAMPAIGN FOR THE ART DECO HISTORIC DISTRICT OF SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 V

DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION REGULATING TEMPORARY AND/OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 W

DISCUSS REMOVING THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR PAINTING RESIDENTIAL, MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 X

REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR ZONING INCENTIVES TO BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO FILING A COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING RESOLVING ALL OPEN CODE VIOLATIONS, PAYING ALL OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, OR OTHER BILLS TO THE CITY, AND PROHIBITING HABITUAL OFFENDERS WITH A PATTERN OF CODE VIOLATIONS DURING THE PRECEDING FEW YEARS FROM APPLYING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 Y

DISCUSS POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RS) DISTRICTS, TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE CHARACTER OF THE CITY’S SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 AA

DISCUSS HOLDING COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITHIN CITY LIMITS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING THEIR DRIVERS ABOUT THE PROHIBITION OF BLOCKING/DOUBLE PARKING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 AB

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO (2) STORY SINGLEFAMILY HOMES THAT EXCEED 60 FEET IN LENGTH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 3, 2025-C4 AC

CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO DISINCENTIVIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BUILT ON ELEVATED BERMS, INCLUDING REQUIRING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW FOR ALL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 AD

DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING THE FLYOVER BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY TO FIFTH STREET IN SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 AE

CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE RESCHEDULING OF LAND USE BOARD MEETINGS IN THE EVENT THAT A MEETING IS CANCELED DUE TO A LACK QUORUM; AND DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS . 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 3, 2025-C4 AW

AN 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: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 W

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

City Manager

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C7 Z

BI-MONTHLY UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES, INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH AND TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING CONCERNS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

December 11, 2024-C7 AB

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

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 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

October 30, 2024-C4 B

DISCUSS ADDING TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONTHLY UPDATES ON THE G.O. BOND BEACHWALK REFORESTATION PROJECT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 D

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

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 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

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

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

BARCLAY PROPOSAL – LDR AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (DUAL REFERRAL TO FERC AND PLANNING BOARD). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

April 3, 2024-C2 C

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 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

Procurement

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C4 K

NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting 

DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 P

NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting

DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez

September 11, 2024-C4 M

NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC

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

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024-C4 X

NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting

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

NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting

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

NOTE: Item Continued to the May 8, 2025 LUSC Meeting

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

NOTE: Item Continued to the May 8, 2025 LUSC Meeting

DISCUSS DEDICATED BUS LANES ON WASHINGTON AVENUE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 W

NOTE: Item Continued to the May 8, 2025 LUSC Meeting

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

NOTE: Item Continued to the May 8, 2025 LUSC Meeting