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West Miami Planning & Zoning Board actions: minutes approved; variances and sign permits deferred or approved
Summary
At its March 26 meeting the City of West Miami Planning and Zoning Board approved meeting minutes, deferred two variances for 5735 SW 12th Street, approved a rear-setback variance for 1853 SW 60th Avenue, and approved two sign permits with conditions for a storefront in the H Street shopping center.
The City of West Miami Planning and Zoning Board took the following formal actions on March 26, 2025.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (call for approval at start of meeting): Motion made and seconded; board voice vote in favor. Outcome: approved.
- Old business: Joel Investment Corp. (5830 SW H Street / 5831 SW Ninth Street) — request to defer variance for parking (parcel not current on local business tax). Motion to defer was made and seconded; board voice vote: unanimous aye. Outcome: item deferred.
- Items 5b and 5c — CAR Property Investments (5735 SW Twelfth Street) — variances to allow a lot split (resulting frontage 50 ft where 60 ft required) and to allow resulting lot sizes of 5,250 sq ft where the code requires 6,000 sq ft. Motion: applicant requested a deferral; the board voted to defer both items to April 30. Outcome: deferred to April 30, 2025.
- Item 5d — Alejandro Alvarez (1853 SW 60th Avenue) — variance to enclose an existing carport resulting in a rear setback of 12 feet where 15 feet is required. Motion to approve; roll-call votes: Diana Rio — Yes; Alexander Diaz — Yes; Victoria de la Torre Gans — Yes; Gustavo Ceballos — Yes. Outcome: approved, item passes 4–0.
- Item 5e — Sign permit, Saseong Travel Corp. (5860 SW H Street Unit 1) — request for an 8-square-foot wall sign and storefront window graphics totaling 14.53 sq ft (total 23.53 sq ft of allowed 37.67 sq ft). Motion to approve as presented; roll-call: unanimous. Outcome: approved 4–0.
- Item 5f — Sign permit storefront graphics for same business — the board considered two design options. The board approved a modified option removing content from the first panel and keeping the second panel (without the photograph of a woman), and required the storefront glass remain clear (not fully filmed). Roll-call: Victoria de la Torre Gans — Yes; Alexander Diaz — Yes; Diana Rio — Yes; Gustavo Ceballos — Yes. Outcome: approved with modifications, 4–0.
Procedural notes
- Several approvals were unanimous where roll calls were recorded (item 5d, 5e, 5f). Several deferrals were by voice vote; the board instructed applicants to consult staff and neighbors before returning.
- The board asked staff to assemble historical setback and variance records for a nearby block (requested by members and residents) and to provide applicant guidance on ordinance 9901 and R-1 lot-coverage calculations.
These actions conclude the board’s formal votes for the March 26 meeting.
