April 6, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting Minutes •
CITY OF AVENTURA
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting Via Video Conferencing
The meeting was held via video conferencing through Zoom, as specified on the meeting
public notice and agenda, as a result of the continued COVID-19 state of emergency.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6:00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Robert Shelley, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Marc Narotsky, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (September 8, 2020): A motion to approve the minutes
of the September 8, 2020 meeting was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by
Commissioner Evans, and unanimously passed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: MOTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:
Mr. Wolpin reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures, noted that the staff report and any
testimony provided for the item would be included in the record by reference for the same
item on the Commission Regular Meeting Agenda, and read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 1.55 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
EAST SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, LOCATED AT 20955 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A TO THIS ORDINANCE,
FROM OP, OFFICE PARK DISTRICT TO B2, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on item 4A.
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A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Evans
and seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of an amendment of the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Aventura by amending the zoning designation for land located at 20955 Biscayne
Boulevard from OP, Office Park District to B2, Community Business District, to facilitate
development of a mixed-use retail and hotel project by the applicant.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Alan S. Rosenthal on behalf
of the Owner — Centtral Aventura LLC): Alan Rosenthal, Esq. — Rosenthal Rosenthal
Rasco (20900 N.E. 30th Avenue #600, Aventura).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was unanimously passed, by roll
call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title and noted that the staff report and any
testimony provided for the item would be included in the record by reference for the same
item on the Commission Regular Meeting Agenda:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY OF AVENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING OBJECTIVE 2,
POLICY 2.1 OF THE LAND USE GOAL IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT TO
ADD TO THE BUSINESS AND OFFICE LAND USE CATEGORY, RESIDENTIAL
USES IN THE MO, MEDICAL OFFICE DISTRICT, ZONING CATEGORY AND
CONTIGUOUS BUSINESS AND OFFICE DESIGNATED LANDS AND PERMIT AN
INCREASED FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT DEDICATE
CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND
CONSTRUCT THE ROAD AT THE OWNER'S OR DEVELOPER'S EXPENSE,
BOTH SUBJECT TO CONDITONAL USE APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley
and seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of amendments to Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use
Element of the City of Aventura (the "City") Comprehensive Plan as described in the
memorandum.
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The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Aventura North Distrikt
Developments LLC): Brian Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &Axelrod LLP (450
Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami).
Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was unanimously passed, by roll
call vote.
Mr. Wolpin read the following Ordinance title and noted that the staff report and any
testimony provided for the item would be included in the record by reference for the same
item on the Commission Regular Meeting Agenda:
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER
31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31-144, "BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICTS", SUBSECTION (a), "PURPOSE",AND SECTION 31-144, SUBSECTION
(f), "MEDICAL OFFICE (MO) DISTRICT", TO ALLOW MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL USES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 57 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
AND A MAXIMUM OF 2.49 FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT
DEDICATE LAND TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND
CONSTRUCT THE ROAD AT THE OWNER'S OR DEVELOPER'S EXPENSE,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Shelley
and seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of an amendment to Section 31-144(a) and (f), Medical
Office (MO) District of the City's Land Development Regulations ("LDRs") to permit
multifamily residential uses with a maximum density of 57 dwelling units per acre and a
maximum floor area ratio of 2.49 for developments that dedicate land for public road
purposes and construct the road at the owner's or developer's expense, both subject to
conditional use approval, upon the condition that the concurrent application for
amendment to Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element of the City of Aventura
Comprehensive Plan, as transmitted under Section 163.3184 of the Florida Statutes,
becomes effective.
The following provided testimony on behalf of the Applicant (Aventura North Distrikt
Developments LLC): Brian Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price &Axelrod LLP (450
Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami).
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Mayor Weisman opened the public hearing. Mrs. Horvath provided directions for
members of the public to provide comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was unanimously passed, by roll
call vote.
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Local
Planning Agency, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Evans, seconded by
Commissioner Friedland, and unanimously passed; thereby, adjourning the meeting at
6.39 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MM , City Clerk
Approved by the Local Planning Agency on July 13, 2021.
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