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- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 12/11/24
- 12/11/2024
- 628 Minutes
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Overview: The Miami Beach City Commission meeting featured discussions on the future of Lincoln Road, community development, and the need for affordable housing, alongside deliberations on city infrastructure and public safety initiatives. Key topics included a controversial plan to allow electric bicycles for seniors on the beachwalk, the condition of a local movie theater, mental health awareness among city employees, and the allocation of resources for the police department.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 12/10/24
- 12/10/2024
- 166 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Miami Beach Design Review Board meeting addressed multiple applications, including a controversial penthouse enclosure at the Ritz Carlton and an additional height variance for a new residence on Still Water Drive. The board also reviewed a multifamily building proposal on Normandy Isle and engaged in discussions about design aesthetics and community integration.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 11/26/24
- 11/26/2024
- 349 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the Miami Beach Planning Board meeting, a portion of the discussion focused on the potential suspension of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Vendome, a nightclub on Washington Avenue. This action came after a queuing violation was reported on Halloween night, which some argued was unfairly orchestrated by a competitor. The board deliberated on the implications of suspending the nightclub’s permit, which would effectively shut down its operations.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 11/25/24
- 11/25/2024
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the Miami Beach Land Use and Sustainability Committee, discussions primarily concentrated on proposed amendments to zoning regulations concerning building height increases, with implications for both development and historic preservation in the city. The deliberations revealed contrasting opinions on how to balance new construction needs with the preservation of Miami Beach’s historic character.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 11/21/24
- 11/21/2024
- 492 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Miami City Commission, residents voiced strong opposition to a controversial proposal known as PZ4, which many believe undermines public input in decisions about local parks. Community members, including representatives from the Biscayne Neighborhoods Association, expressed alarm over the ordinance, which they argued grants excessive power to commissioners to make changes to parks without public input. This concern stemmed from the Planning Advisory Board’s unanimous rejection of the ordinance, citing potential for abuse and corruption. Rick Madan, a prominent figure opposing PZ4, criticized the ordinance for removing warrant requirements and urged the commission to reconsider its stance.
