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- Miami-Dade County
- 3/26/24
- 03/28/2024
- 145 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The El Portal Village Council recently convened to address a variety of issues, with discussions focusing on fee waivers for property owners, amendments to lot coverage regulations, and the impact of local infrastructure projects. Notably, the council deliberated on a request for a fee waiver from a property owner who had accrued $2,761.72 in fees due to a stop order that had delayed their construction project, costing them approximately $10,000 per month.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 2/27/24
- 02/28/2024
- 109 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The El Portal Village Council meeting was marked by a focus on traffic safety and infrastructure issues, with the council addressing a range of concerns from speeding on local streets to the implementation of environmentally resilient plans. One notable issue discussed was the community’s concerns about excessive speeding on 86th Street, which residents described as “mammoth speeding,” with speeds often ranging from 35 to 60 miles per hour. This situation was highlighted as particularly dangerous for children and pets in the area, with residents advocating for immediate action including the installation of speed bumps or street closures.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 2/6/24
- 02/09/2024
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to revitalize a contaminated site near Little River, the El Portal Village Council has supported the designation of a property as a green reuse area under Florida’s Brownfield Redevelopment Act. The site’s redevelopment plan includes an ambitious eight-story mixed-use development featuring 152 residential units and restaurant space. The decision follows a detailed presentation that outlined the historical environmental contamination due to past agricultural and commercial activities and emphasized the financial, legal, and regulatory incentives associated with the Brownfield Redevelopment program. The council’s support paves the way for upcoming public hearings intended to further deliberate on the matter.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 1/23/24
- 01/24/2024
- 109 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent El Portal Village Council meeting, one notable issue discussed was a resident’s request to plant two small palm trees in the right of way of their property—a matter that highlighted broader concerns about village landscaping policies and property improvements. The council debated the impact of the trees on the sidewalk and the precedent set by allowing them without approval, ultimately voting to permit the resident to keep the trees. This incident spurred conversation about the need to revise the village code to provide clearer guidelines for future landscaping and planting within the village.
