- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 7/23/24
- 07/26/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the El Portal Village Council meeting on July 23rd, 2024, concerns were raised regarding the preservation of the historic mound in Sherwood Forest, alongside issues with code enforcement and the use of fireworks. A resident, Charles Winters, brought attention to the degradation around the mound.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 127 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Port Richey City Council has approved measures to regulate outdoor storage in C3 zoning districts during their recent meeting. This topic was at the forefront of discussions, with council members debating the potential impact on the city’s aesthetics and property rights. The council agreed on revisiting the ordinance to address concerns about the requirements for outdoor storage yards, including fencing and setbacks, and incorporating them as special exception uses.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 284 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Brookline Select Board meeting, members voted to approve a series of licenses for the new Iris Hotel, including an all alcoholic beverages license and entertainment license, despite concerns raised by the public and some board members about potential noise and the management’s capacity to handle operations. The approvals were granted with the inclusion of conditions aimed at addressing these concerns, such as restricting entertainment to indoor areas only and ensuring on-site management availability 24/7.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, the Piscataway Township Council passed several ordinances related to local infrastructure and zoning, while also fielding public comments on various community concerns. Notably, the council approved an ordinance for the redevelopment of 4100 New Brunswick Avenue, reverting its zoning to light manufacturing, and ordinances authorizing Title 39 enforcement on New England Avenue and addressing vehicle weight restrictions on certain streets.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 135 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission meeting centered on the significant challenges and community feedback related to the redevelopment of Town Center North, revealing a complex mesh of public opinion, legal considerations, and potential impacts on the neighborhood’s future. The Commission’s discussions delved into reconciling discrepancies between the comprehensive plan and zoning regulations, addressing the community’s vision for a pedestrian-friendly urban village, and debating the appropriate scale of commercial and residential development.