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PAB approves small‑scale CDMP change to business‑office for vacant corner lot on Northeast Sixth Avenue
Summary
The Planning Advisory Board adopted staff’s recommendation and the applicant’s preferred declaration to redesignate a 0.82‑acre site at Northeast 140th Street and Northeast Sixth Avenue as Business and Office, enabling a proposed ~5,920‑square‑foot retail/office strip and associated parking.
The Planning Advisory Board voted unanimously to adopt a small‑scale Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendment to redesignate a corner parcel at Northeast 140th Street and Northeast Sixth Avenue as Business and Office. George Agaya, principal planner, presented the small‑scale application (CDMP202501) describing the site as roughly 0.82 gross acres comprised of two current designations (low‑density residential and business‑office) and the applicant’s request to make the entire lot business and office.
Staff recommended adoption of the applicant’s preferred declaration of restrictions, which limits the building area to approximately 5,920 square feet and excludes future residential components. Applicant counsel Cesar Mestre said the client intends to build a small strip shopping center of about 5,200–5,920 square feet on a lot that has been vacant for over 25 years, and that commercial uses surround the lot on multiple sides. The applicant said this legislative path follows earlier local guidance seeking a CDMP amendment rather than pursuing a variance route.
Board action: The motion to adopt staff recommendation with acceptance of the preferred declaration of restrictions was moved by Vice Chair McRae and seconded by board member Max Lozner. The roll call recorded unanimous approval.
Why it matters: The amendment resolves a split land‑use designation on a long‑vacant, commercially‑oriented corner lot and allows the applicant to pursue site plan and permitting for a small retail/office center. Staff noted no agency objections and the North Central Community Council raised no issues at its hearing.
Ending: The adopted transmittal will proceed to the Board of County Commissioners for final consideration; site plan and permitting steps follow.
