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- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 271 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Miami Beach Design Review Board meeting, attention was given to two proposed construction projects that sparked community debate over variances and the potential impact on neighborhood character and privacy. The board navigated issues surrounding the proposed developments, seeking to balance the need for new housing with preserving existing community aesthetics and standards.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 139 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the Miami Beach Public Safety Committee, discussions focused on iguana control measures and police hiring requirements. The committee examined current iguana management strategies, noting concerns over the use of air rifles for capturing iguanas, especially in waterway areas where it was deemed inefficient. Suggestions for improving iguana control included a collaborative approach with specialized land and water capture teams, as well as exploring alternative methods like water-based snares and nets. Commissioner Fernandez highlighted the removal of over 12,000 iguanas citywide since 2022, with calls to evaluate and possibly expand the current program to address complaints from private property owners.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 82 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Beach Planning Board meeting on June 10th focused on several issues, including a proposal for a high-end supper club and concerns about noise regulation, residential space use in mixed-use buildings, and progress reports on existing establishments. The board also discussed applications for new developments and reviewed ongoing compliance matters.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/6/25
- 06/06/2025
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment held a meeting on June 6, where they discussed and approved a variance request for a home expansion on Royal Palm Avenue. The application, which sought to enclose an existing outdoor terrace, raised discussions around the practical difficulties of multigenerational living and the impacts on the neighborhood. The meeting also addressed continuance requests for two other properties, but the primary focus remained on the Royal Palm Avenue project.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 6/4/25
- 06/04/2025
- 189 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee meeting, members addressed a significant county-wide budget shortfall projected at approximately $400 million, alongside discussions about lease agreements and the allocation of financial resources for city projects. A projected budget shortfall, linked to property valuation increases falling short at 6.9% rather than the required 7.2%, was a focal point. This development has necessitated efforts to identify efficiencies within the budget, as emphasized by the chair, who committed to responsible stewardship of taxpayer money.
