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Commission approves rezoning for four Anastasia Avenue lots after neighbor concerns
Summary
After public comment about front-yard setbacks and neighborhood character, the Coral Gables City Commission voted unanimously to revert four lots on Anastasia Avenue from religious/institutional zoning back to multifamily (MF‑3). Commissioners and staff said future site plans will still face review for design and tree relocation.
The Coral Gables City Commission on Tuesday approved zoning and future‑land‑use changes that will allow redevelopment of four platted lots along Anastasia Avenue, across from a Baptist church, converting the properties from religious/institutional use back to multifamily (MF‑3).
The items — a comprehensive plan map amendment (E‑3) and a companion rezoning (E‑4) — drew multiple neighborhood speakers who said the block’s existing single‑family scale and front setbacks contribute to the “Golden Triangle” character and should be preserved. After hearing from the applicant and planning staff, commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve the changes.
Joe Jimenez of JMC Group, the project applicant, told the commission the four lots are currently improved with aging 1949 multifamily buildings and had been converted to special‑use zoning when…
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