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North Miami council defers decision on proposed hotel and convention center after neighborhood outreach concerns
Summary
Council deferred action on a proposed hotel and convention center along NW 6th Court after residents and council members said developers had not adequately engaged the neighborhood; staff described the project as an as‑of‑right site plan but the council voted to defer to Jan. 27 for additional outreach and information.
Debbie Love, the city’s community planning and development director, presented a quasi‑judicial site‑plan application for a proposed hotel and convention center on several parcels at Northwest 6th Court. Staff said the plan met current code and required a 6‑foot sidewalk, underground utilities and unification of multiple parcels.
The developer’s design team, represented by Arturo Griego, described a large hospitality project they said would include hotel rooms, banquet/multipurpose space and a parking podium. Griego said the design is "under the 200 foot limit" and highlighted features such as EV…
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