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Commission adopts local overlay to respond to county RTZ expansion near University Station
Summary
Facing Miami‑Dade County’s rapid transit zone expansion, Coral Gables adopted a city‑initiated University Station Rapid Transit District overlay to retain local review and design control for properties between Caballero and Turin across from the University of Miami. Supporters said the move preserves impact fees and local standards; opponents sought more resident outreach.
The commission adopted a city‑initiated overlay ordinance intended to give Coral Gables a streamlined local review pathway for properties the County has begun adding to its Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) near the University of Miami.
Planning Director Jennifer Garcia framed the overlay as a response to a county RTZ expansion that otherwise would place properties under county review and allow larger heights and standards. "This is the area adjacent…
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