Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Amy Knowles’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Planning Board Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board meeting addressed several administrative continuances for various development applications, including the South Point Overlay District amendment, Alton Beach Bayfront Overlay, and zoning map changes at 5757 Alton Road. The Board concluded a progress report regarding parking violations at 500 Alton Road after confirming no further complaints. Additionally, the Board discussed a proposal to modify the conditional use permit for the W Hotel, now rebranding as the Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, which includes reconfiguring venues and expanding occupancy, with the board recommending approval for operations but continuing the discussion on outdoor entertainment to address sound impact concerns.
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The board meeting included a review of attendance, a lobbyist registration notice, and the approval of previous meeting minutes. Key actions included the withdrawal of an appeal for a property on Lincoln Road and the approval of continuances for two development projects. Additionally, the board considered and discussed a variance application for an elevator height exception at a residential property on North Bay Road.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several key infrastructure and public safety issues. Discussions focused on traffic congestion management in North Beach, including the implementation of optimized signal timing plans for intersections and the status of the county's Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Additionally, the committee evaluated the condition of internally illuminated street name signs, which are currently in a state of disrepair. The committee considered potential funding partnerships with the county to purchase replacement signs and requested a citywide inspection to prioritize locations for upgrades. Finally, the committee reviewed recent traffic enforcement data, highlighting a focus on 'blocking the box' violations.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Historic Preservation Board Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several agenda items, including a request for a continuance for the Best Museum of Art project at 2100211 Collins Avenue. The primary discussion focused on an application for a property at 1722 Jefferson Avenue within the Palm View Local Historic District. This included a request for a certificate of appropriateness for a partial demolition and renovation of a two-story residence, an addition, and specific variances regarding swimming pool setbacks due to zoning designations. Additionally, the board reviewed a request for an ad valorem tax exemption related to proposed exterior and interior improvements, including kitchen and bathroom renovations and the addition of shutters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
