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Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: October 24, 2017

Original title: Regular Council Meeting October, 24 2017

local government meeting agenda permit fees zoning legislative priorities emergency management

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting will determine new permit fee structures for construction and fire safety, which directly impacts the costs for local property owners and developers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Key Biscayne property owners

Property owners will be subject to new permit fee structures if the recommended resolutions are approved.

Solar panel installers

Installers and their clients will be affected by the proposed waiver of Village permit fees for solar panels.

What changed

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Summary

The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet to discuss building permit process assessments, permit fee structures, and various legislative priorities for 2018. The agenda includes resolutions regarding traffic signal grants, hurricane emergency declarations, and zoning regulations for medical marijuana facilities.

Key Facts

The Council will review a permit fee analysis recommending a 2.35% fee of construction value for building permits.
A resolution is proposed to accept a $165,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for adaptive traffic signalization.
The Council will confirm the Village Manager's declaration of a state of emergency regarding Hurricane Irma.
A resolution is proposed to waive Village permit fees for solar panel installations.
The Council will consider declaring 'Zoning in Progress' to regulate or prohibit medical marijuana facilities.
The Council will discuss the acquisition of 571 Glenridge Road and 570 Fernwood Road.
The Council will establish legislative priorities for 2018, including requests for $500,000 for stormwater infrastructure.
The meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2017, at 7:00 P.M.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I address the Village Council during the meeting?

You must register with the Village Clerk prior to the item being heard and state your name and address for the record.

What happens if I want to appeal a decision made by the Council?

You will need a verbatim record of the proceedings, which you may need to ensure is made at your own expense.

Why It Matters

This meeting will determine new permit fee structures for construction and fire safety, which directly impacts the costs for local property owners and developers.

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Discoveries

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Building Inspection Reserve Surplus

The Village has accumulated a significant surplus in its Building Inspection Reserve, which is driving the current push to reassess and lower permit fees to comply with state law.

Key Biscayne Building Division

Connected Entities

otherHurricane Irma“The subject of a state of emergency declaration.”Map →

organizationKey Biscayne Village Council“The governing body for the Village of Key Biscayne.”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Grant provider for adaptive traffic signalization.”Map →

organizationJRD & Associates, Inc.“Consulting firm hired to assess building permit processes and fees.”Map →

personMayra Pena Lindsay“Mayor of Key Biscayne.”Map →

Sources

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keybiscayne.granicus.com

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