Documents
DEO letter to Village with ORC report on December version of Comprehensive Plan plus agency comment letters
March 20, 2023
The letter and accompanying comment letters from agencies on December Amendment package including FDOT remarks regarding the deficiency in transportation analysis pursuant to Chater 163.3177. This letter does not apply to the February amendment package which remains under review as of the date of this letter.
Village Attorneys Report Regarding Final Recommendations of the 2022-2023 Charter Review Committee
January 26, 2023
This Report outlines the recommendations of the 2022-2023 Charter Review Committee (CRC) as well as the Village Council's preliminary discussion at the January 17th, 2023 Council meeting.
DEO Letter Acknowledging Receipt of MSV Comp Plan Amendment (FLUE & FLUM)
January 22, 2022
On January 20th, the Village "re-transmitted" the plan amendment to the State land planning agency, the Department of Economic Opportunity ("DEO"), for their review. The DEO will review and provide Objections, Recommendations and Comments ("ORC Report") to the Village. The DEO estimated they will provide the ORC Report on or about March 20th, 2023. Assuming the Council moves forward expeditiously to the 2nd and final vote on the amendment, we can anticipate this to be scheduled for the April 4th Village Council Meeting, a mere 7 days before our elections. Read the DEO's acknowledgement letter here.
Complaint Filed Against FL Ethics Committee
December 22, 2022
This complaint was filed on December 22, 2022 against the Florida Ethics Committee regarding the Amendment to the FL Constitution to go into effect on January 1st. The Amendment in question makes it illegal for public officials in Florida to hold paid lobbying positions while holding public office and for six years after.
Crystal Wagar, one of the plaintiffs, registered as a paid lobbyist with the state of Florida on Dec 9th, 2022. Under the Amendment in question, Wagar may be required to step down from her position on the Miami Shores Village Council on or before December 31st, 2022 or face penalties under the law.
Agenda for December 14th, 2022 Special Meeting - First Reading (vote) of Proposed Comp Plan Amendment
December 14, 2022
The agenda for the MSV Council Special Meeting for the first reading (vote) of the proposed comp plan amendment. It includes links to attachments which are also uploaded and available on this site.
Exhibit B - Memo from CGA
December 14, 2022
Subject: Preliminary Village-wide (Mixed-Use Land Use Designations) Concurrency Analysis – Mixed Use – Miami Shores Downtown District (MUMSD)
Exhibit B - attached to the Agenda for the December 14th Special Meeting for the "first reading" of the comp plan amendment.
Exhibit C - Summary of Results - Comprehensive Plan Issues Evening Participatory Workshop
December 14, 2022
Report submitted to MSV by facilitator Jim Karas on the Comprehensive Plan Workshop held on November 30th.
It is recommended the full video of the workshop (found here) be viewed & compared with report findings.
Exhibit C - attached to the Agenda for the December 14th Special Meeting for the "first reading" of the comp plan amendment.
Released Dec 9, 2022
Letter from Charles Gauthier, FAICP, to Village of Miami Shores regarding Proposed Comprehensive Plan
December 9, 2022
Charlie Gauthier, FAICP, expert in growth management, comprehensive planning and land use planning with over 45 years experience in Florida, submits opinion letter to Village recommending that the proposed comprehensive plan amendments go back to the drawing board to resolve issues including conflict with community character and lack of basis on relevant and appropriate data and analysis.
Mr. Gauthier’s extensive and impressive resume includes 17 years of leadership at the Department of Community Affairs (now known as the Department of Economic Opportunity). As a Growth Management Administrator, 724 local government amendment packages crossed his desk for formal state review; as Bureau Chief, there were 1,870 packages; as Division Director, another 2,500 packages. All told, Mr. Gauthier played a leadership role in assuring that over 5,100 comprehensive plan amendment packages met the standards of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.