Zoning Hearing

Agenda (non-virtual)

VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

Mayor Karyn Cunningham

Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer

Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)

Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)

Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)

Village Manager Nick Marano

Village Attorney John Quick

Village Clerk Missy Arocha

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

ZONING HEARING

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM

(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING)

VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER

9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

(305) 259-1234

1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:

Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.

2.

REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect.

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.

Zoning Hearing (December 8, 2025)

4.

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE

5.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

A.

Applicant: VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

Location: VILLAGE-WIDE

Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING SECTION 30-70.5 OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED "SIZE AND CHARACTER OF PARKING SPACES, "SUBSECTION (B)(2)B., "SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL," TO INCREASE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS ON SECONDARY FRONTAGES TO ALIGN WITH GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS; ESTABLISHING LIMITS FOR AGGREGATE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

B.

Applicant: GEORGE CASALI

Location: 8917 SW 158 STREET

Folio: 33-5028-000-0245

Mayor Karyn Cunningham Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1) Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2) Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3) Village Manager Nick Marano Village Attorney John Quick Village Clerk Missy Arocha 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER: Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting. 2. REQUEST, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. AGENDA ZONING HEARING MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 – 7:00 PM (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING) VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER 9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157 (305) 259-1234 1

Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Zoning Hearing (December 8, 2025) 4. MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE 5. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A. Applicant: VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY Location: VILLAGE-WIDE Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING SECTION 30-70.5 OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED "SIZE AND CHARACTER OF PARKING SPACES, "SUBSECTION (B)(2)B., "SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL," TO INCREASE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS ON SECONDARY FRONTAGES TO ALIGN WITH GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS; ESTABLISHING LIMITS FOR AGGREGATE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer) B. Applicant: GEORGE CASALI Location: 8917 SW 158 STREET Folio: 33-5028-000-0245 Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, REFERRED TO IN SECTION 30-10.5, TO CHANGE FROM “AGRICULTURAL” (AG) TO “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” (R-1) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8917 SW 158 STREET (FOLIO NO. 33-5028-000-0245), PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING A. Applicant: GEORGE CASALI Location: 8917 SW 158 STREET Folio: 33-5028-000-0245 Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6, VARIANCES, AND SECTION 30-50.3, R-1 ZONING DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING LOT WIDTH VARIANCE REQUEST AT 8917 SW 158 STREET (FOLIO NO. 33-5028-000-0245), TO PERMIT A LOT WIDTH OF 66 FEET WHERE 75 FEET IS REQUIRED FOR A PARCEL PROPOSED TO BE ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. Applicant: RICHARD MIXSON REVOCABLE TRUST Location: 15560 SW 67TH COURT Folio: 33-5026-005-0060 Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF 2

PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, VACATING A CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 15560 SW 67TH COURT, FOLIO #33-5026-005-0060; PROVIDING THAT SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL REVERT TO THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER, THE RICHARD MIXSON REVOCABLE TRUST; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. ADJOURNMENT WE, THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, HEREBY COMMIT OURSELVES TO MAINTAINING CIVILITY IN OUR PUBLIC AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND PLEDGE TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES: We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions; We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours; We will strive to understand differing perspectives; We will choose our words carefully; We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion; We will speak out against violence, prejudice, and incivility in all of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur. NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the Village hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with response to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the Village for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 no later than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Village Clerk. 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.A Item Cover Page DATE: March 16, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Missy Arocha, Village Clerk's Office ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES SUBJECT: Zoning Hearing (December 8, 2025) SUGGESTED ACTION: ZONING HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 2025-12-08 Zoning-Minutes 4

MINUTES Zoning Hearing – Monday, December 8, 2025 Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 MINUTES5 ZONING HEARING6 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 – 7:00 PM7 VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER8 9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 331579 10 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND11 DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER.12 13 Mayor Karyn Cunningham called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.14 15 The following members of the Village Council were present during the roll call:16 Mayor Karyn Cunningham17 Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer18 Councilmember Patrick Fiore19 Councilmember Steve Cody20 Councilmember Marsha Matson (participated remotely)21 22 The following Charter Officers were present during the roll call:23 Village Manager Nick Marano24 Village Attorney John Quick25 Acting Village Clerk Melissa Dodge26 27 Councilmember Patrick Fiore led the invocation, and the pledge of allegiance was led by28 Village Attorney John Quick.29 30 Village Attorney John Quick provided an explanation regarding Councilmember Marsha31 Matson’s participation remotely in the meeting and recommended that the Village consider32 creating a formal remote attendance policy for Council meetings. He also explained that a33 motion would be required to allow Councilmember Marsha Matson to attend and participate34 remotely as a full participant, and that a full quorum must be present in order for her remote35 participation to be permitted.36 37 Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer motioned to allow Councilmember Marsha Matson to38 participate remotely in the Zoning Hearing. Councilmember Patrick Fiore second the39 motion. All voted in favor (5-0). The motion passed unanimously.40 41 Vice Mayor Merwitzer made a motion directing Village Attorney John Quick to return to the42 Council at the January meeting with a proposed remote attendance policy for Council’s43 consideration. Councilmember Patrick Fiore seconded the motion. All voted in favor (5-44 0). The motion passed unanimously.45 46 Village Attorney John Quick reported that the item will be brought forth by Resolution for47 5

MINUTES Zoning Hearing – Monday, December 8, 2025 Page 2 of 5 Council’s consideration.1 2 2. REQUESTS, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:3 4 The following speaker spoke for a time allotment of three minutes:5  Vitality Falcovitch (9280 SW 167th Terrace) – announced that Council is doing a6 great job and wished everyone a great holiday season.7 8 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES9 10 A. Local Planning Agency Meeting (October 20, 2025)11 12 Councilmember Steve Cody motioned to approve the minutes. Seconded by Vice13 Mayor Mark Merwitzer. All voted in favor (5-0). The motion passed unanimously.14 15 4. MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE16 17 Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez illustrated a PowerPoint Presentation on18 the Major Projects Update dated December 2025. The presentation demonstrated19 upcoming applications, recent applications, administrative requests under review,20 approved projects pending building permit, projects under construction, and projects21 completed. He also reported that no zoning applications were scheduled for the month of22 January 2026.23 24 Following the presentation, Director Gonzalez answered questions raised by the Council25 relating to the approved projects pending building permits.26 27 Councilmember Patrick Fiore made a motion to move agenda item 6A out of order.28 Councilmember Steve Cody seconded the motion. All voted in favor (5-0). The motion29 passed unanimously.30 31 6. RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING32 33 A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF34 PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO SECTION35 30-30.6, VARIANCES, AND SECTION 30-50.4, E-M ZONING DISTRICT, TO36 PERMIT A REAR PRINCIPAL SETBACK OF 12 FEET WHERE 25 FEET IS37 REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7660 SW 170TH STREET; AND38 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and39 prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez)40 41 Item 6A was moved by Councilmember Patrick Fiore and seconded by42 Councilmember Steve Cody.43 44 Village Attorney John Quick provided an explanation on the quasi-judicial hearing45 procedural rules and Acting Village Clerk Melissa Dodge sworn in all the witnesses46 that wished to testify.47 48 49 6

MINUTES Zoning Hearing – Monday, December 8, 2025 Page 3 of 5 EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:1 There were no Council disclosures.2 3 STAFF REPORT AND PRESENTATION:4 Edgard Medero, Village Planner provided an explanation on the purpose of the5 variance and recommended approval.6 7 PUBLIC COMMENTARY:8 The following speakers spoke in favor of the Resolution: Manuel Torres (7660 SW9 170th Street) and Ana Torres (7660 SW 170th Street).10 11 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL DISCUSSION:12 All the members of the Council spoke in favor of the Resolution.13 14 ACTION TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL:15 All voted in favor (5-0). The Resolution passed unanimously on a roll call vote16 as follows:17 18  Councilmember Patrick Fiore - Yes19  Councilmember Steve Cody - Yes20  Councilmember Marsha Matson - Yes21  Mayor Karyn Cunningham - Yes22  Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer - Yes23 24 5. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING25 26 A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF27 PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE’S FUTURE LAND USE28 MAP (FLUM) TO CHANGE THE FLUM DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY29 GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF SW 168 STREET BETWEEN SW 88TH30 AVENUE AND SW 88TH CT, KNOWN AS THE WOODS, FROM “ESTATE DENSITY31 RESIDENTIAL” TO “PARKS AND RECREATION”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN32 EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)33 34 Item 5A was moved by Councilmember Steve Cody and seconded by Vice Mayor35 Mark Merwitzer.36 37 PUBLIC COMMENTARY:38 The following speaker spoke neutral of the Ordinance: Henry Clifford (8875 SW39 153rd Street).40 41 STAFF REPORT AND PRESENTATION:42 None.43 44 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL DISCUSSION:45 All the members of the Council spoke in favor of the Ordinance.46 47 48 7

MINUTES Zoning Hearing – Monday, December 8, 2025 Page 4 of 5 ACTION TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL:1 All voted in favor (5-0). The Resolution passed unanimously on a roll call vote2 as follows:3 4  Mayor Karyn Cunningham - Yes5  Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer - Yes6  Councilmember Patrick Fiore - Yes7  Councilmember Steve Cody - Yes8  Councilmember Marsha Matson - Yes9 10 B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF11 PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE12 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT (CIE) OF THE VILLAGE’S13 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR 2025 AND THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF14 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 – 2029/203015 PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3177(3)(B), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND16 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared17 by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez)18 19 Item 5B was moved by Councilmember Steve Cody and seconded Councilmember20 Patrick Fiore.21 22 PUBLIC COMMENTARY:23 None.24 25 STAFF REPORT AND PRESENTATION:26 Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez provided an explanation on the27 purpose of the CIE and recommended approval and answered questions raised by28 the Council.29 30 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL DISCUSSION:31 Village Manager Nick Marano answered questions raised by Council related to32 ARPA funding and long-term capital improvements.33 34 ACTION TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL:35 All voted in favor (5-0). The Resolution passed unanimously on a roll call vote36 as follows:37 38  Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer - Yes39  Councilmember Patrick Fiore - Yes40  Councilmember Steve Cody - Yes41  Councilmember Marsha Matson - Yes42  Mayor Karyn Cunningham - Yes43 44 7. ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Patrick Fiore motioned to adjourn the meeting.45 Councilmember Steve Cody seconded the motion. All voted in favor (5-0). The motion46 passed unanimously.47 48 The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.49 8

MINUTES Zoning Hearing – Monday, December 8, 2025 Page 5 of 5 1 The meeting minutes were approved this 16th day of March, 2026.2 3 Attest:4 5 ____________________________ ___________________________6 Mayor Karyn Cunningham Village Clerk Missy Arocha7 9

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.A Item Cover Page DATE: March 16, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Javier Gonzalez, Community and Economic Development ITEM TYPE: Ordinance AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: Applicant: VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY Location: VILLAGE-WIDE Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING SECTION 30-70.5 OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED "SIZE AND CHARACTER OF PARKING SPACES, "SUBSECTION (B)(2)B., "SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL," TO INCREASE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS ON SECONDARY FRONTAGES TO ALIGN WITH GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS; ESTABLISHING LIMITS FOR AGGREGATE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer) SUGGESTED ACTION: ZONING HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: LDC Text Amendment - Single Family Residential Driveway Regulations Staff Report.docx Attachment A - Public Notice.pdf LDC_Text_Amendment_-_Residential_Driveway_Regulations_Ordinance.docx 10

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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 9705 East Hibiscus Street • Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157 Phone: 305-259-1243 • Fax: 305-259-1290 • www.palmettobay-fl.gov 1 Date: March 16, 2026 To: Honorable Mayor and Village Council From: Javier Gonzalez, AICP, CFM, Planning and Zoning Director Subject: Land Development Code Text Amendment to Section 30-70.5(b)(2)b.: Single Family Detached Residential Driveway Regulations. ___________________________________________________________________________________ REQUEST The Village of Palmetto Bay is proposing a text amendment to Section 30-70.5(b)(2)b. of the Land Development Code (LDC) to modernize residential driveway standards. The intent of this request is to allow secondary frontage driveways to align with the width of garage door openings and to clarify that aggregate driveway width limits apply independently to each street frontage. This amendment aims to resolve permitting conflicts and provide a more predictable regulatory framework for corner and through lots. A copy of the public notice is included in Attachment A. BACKGROUND The current LDC contains a fixed 12-foot width cap for driveway approaches located on secondary frontages. Administrative review has identified that this limitation often conflicts with existing residential designs, where standard garage openings typically exceed 12 feet. This creates a dimensional mismatch, necessitating maneuverability adjustments that can lead to the unintended degradation of adjacent grass swales. Additionally, the amendment addresses the application of the 32-foot aggregate driveway width limit. By clarifying that this limit is applied independently to each street frontage, the code will more accurately reflect the functional needs of properties with multiple frontages. These changes are designed to maintain existing safety standards, including intersection setbacks and swale perviousness requirements. ORDINANCE SUMMARY This Ordinance amends Section 30-70.5(b)(2)b., Single Family Detached Residential, of the Village Land Development Code to:  Formally establish that linear driveway width limits are applied independently to each street frontage for properties with multiple frontages.  Authorize driveway widths on secondary frontages to match the garage door(s) width plus a maximum of two (2) feet on each side.  Set a maximum cap of 24 feet for any single driveway approach on a secondary frontage to ensure neighborhood consistency.  Ensure all modified approaches continue to adhere to the 35-foot intersection setback and the minimum 58% pervious swale area requirement. 12

Land Development Code Text Amendment to 30-70.5(b)(2)b. 2 ANALYSIS In evaluating this proposed text amendment, staff has considered the criteria outlined in Section 30- 30.7(b) of the Village's Land Development Code: 1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan, including the adopted infrastructure minimum levels of service standards and the village's concurrency management program. o Response: The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as it protects the aesthetic character of residential neighborhoods while ensuring the functional utility of home access. 2. Whether the proposal is in conformance with all applicable requirements of Chapter 30. o Response: The proposal is in conformance with Chapter 30. The amendment resolves internal inconsistencies regarding corner and through lots where garages are located on the secondary frontage. By aligning driveway approach widths with garage door openings, the code will more accurately reflect architectural requirements while remaining consistent with the Village's zoning standards. 3. Whether, and the extent to which, land use and development conditions have changed since the effective date of the existing regulations, and whether the changes support or work against the proposed change in land use policy. o Response: While the land use has not changed, it has been identified that numerous existing properties are currently burdened by outdated driveway width limitations. This misalignment creates functional access issues. The proposed amendment provides for a more reasonable relationship between driveway width and garage configurations. 4. Whether the proposal would result in any incompatible land uses. o Response: The amendment modifies dimensional standards for driveways, not the land use itself. It will not result in any incompatible land uses or adverse impacts on neighboring properties. 5. Whether the proposal would result in demands on transportation systems or public facilities. o Response: As a dimensional update, this proposal does not increase residential density. By maintaining intersection setbacks and visibility triangles, it ensures no adverse impact on traffic. 6. Whether the proposal would result in adverse impacts on the natural environment. o Response: The amendment does not negatively affect the natural environment. It strictly maintains the 58% pervious swale requirement. 13

Land Development Code Text Amendment to 30-70.5(b)(2)b. 3 7. Whether the proposal would adversely affect property values or the general welfare. o Response: The proposal is anticipated to have a positive impact on the general welfare by streamlining the permitting process and allowing for property improvements that enhance curb appeal and utility. 8. Whether the proposal would result in an orderly and compatible land use pattern. o Response: The amendment contributes to an orderly land use pattern by ensuring that the width of the driveway approach in the public right-of-way is logically scaled to the private garage it accesses. 9. Whether the proposal would be in conflict with the public interest. o Response: The proposal is in the public interest as it provides a common-sense solution to a permitting issue. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Village Council approve the proposed ordinance on First Reading. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Public Notice 14

VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY NOTICE OF HYBRID ZONING HEARING (“Amended Notice”) Revised 2/27/26 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village will hold a hybrid Zoning Hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall Municipal Center located at 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157. The following Ordinance(s) on First Reading is being heard and considered during the Zoning Hearing pursuant to the Village’s Land Development Code: Applicant: Village of Palmetto Bay Location: Village-wide Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VIL- LAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 30-70.5 OF THE VILLAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED "SIZE AND CHARACTER OF PARKING SPACES," SUBSECTION (B)(2)B., "SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL," TO INCREASE DRIVEWAY WIDTHS ON SECONDARY FRONTAGES TO ALIGN WITH GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS; ESTABLISHING LIMITS FOR AGGREGATE DRIVE- WAY WIDTHS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer) (This Ordinance is being heard on First Reading) Applicant: George Casali Location: 8917 SW 158th Street Folio No.: 33-5028-000-0245 Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VIL- LAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP, REFERRED TO IN SEC. 30-10.5, TO CHANGE FROM “AGRICULTURAL” (“AG”) TO “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” (“R-1”) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8917 SW 158 ST (FOLIO NO. 33-5028-000-0245), PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following Resolutions requiring a public hearing are being heard and consid- ered during the Zoning Hearing pursuant to the Village’s Land Development Code: Applicant: Richard Mixson Revocable Trust Location: 15560 SW 67th Court Folio No.: 33-5026-005-0060 Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VIL- LAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, VACATING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 15560 SW 67TH COURT; PROVIDING THAT SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL REVERT TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH PREVAILING LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by P