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Commission Approves Major Development Changes

Coral GablesDec 9, 20255 min read

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The commission approved the 760 Ponce mixed-use project, including land-use and zoning changes, a planned area development, and conditional-use approvals; the measures passed 4-1 or 5-0. Commissioners also unanimously prohibited certain plastic decorations and balloon releases by special-event permittees and approved a conservation transfer-of-development-rights program.

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What this means

The 760 Ponce approvals allow a mixed-use project at Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Avila Court to proceed under required conditions, including changes to the city’s land-use map and zoning. The commission also adopted new environmental and development rules, approved restoration and renovation planning for the City Hall Complex, and directed future conveyed parks to emphasize landscaped areas. Residents will receive three bilingual mailed communications about the upcoming special mail ballot election.

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Approved the 760 Ponce Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment by a 4-1 vote.
Approved the related zoning district boundary changes for the 760 Ponce site by a 4-1 vote.
Approved the 760 Ponce Planned Area Development as amended by a 4-1 vote.
Approved conditional-use and special-location site-plan approvals for the 760 Ponce mixed-use project by a unanimous vote.
Adopted an ordinance prohibiting certain plastic-related or metallized decorations and balloon releases by special-event permittees; the vote was 5-0.
Adopted zoning amendments allowing composite recycled materials for trellises, decks, and walkways; the vote was 5-0.
Adopted zoning amendments requiring additional review for certain docks, boat lifts, and similar structures along the Mahi Canal; the vote was 5-0.
Established a conservation Transfer of Development Rights program and appraisal framework; the vote was 5-0.
Approved the restoration and renovation plan for the City Hall Complex; the vote was 5-0.
Directed staff to design future conveyed parks with most of the area landscaped and minimal hardscape; the vote was 5-0.
Directed the City Manager to send three bilingual mailed communications about the upcoming special mail ballot election; the vote was 5-0.
Approved a $600,000 increase in spending authority for a technology contract.
Approved an estimated $519,700 contract for temporary city department offices, with the competitive bidding process waived; the vote was 4-0, with one commissioner absent.
Approved parking management for two city-owned surface lots on the 300 block of Aragon Avenue; the vote was 5-0.
Rejected a proposed 1.45 percent cost-of-living increase for specified retirement-benefit class members; the vote was 4-1.

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