Uh, Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Um, can we begin, please, with the pledge of allegiance? The flag is to my back. >> Kenny, you want to lead us? I >> aliance >> to the flag, United States of America,
and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. Okay. Um, roll call of board members. >> Vice chair Michael McDier >> present.
>> Board member Kennet each. >> I can't hear you. I'm sorry. >> Board member Kennet each. [laughter] >> Board member Ector Medina. Board member Bernardet Pierre. >> Board member Marlene Monstein.
>> Board member Dana Mcllori Fenolon >> here. >> We have a qu. >> Okay. Thank you very much. Um Okay. Um do we have any amendments to tonight's agenda? >> No, chair.
>> No. Okay. Um can we have uh the announcement in reference to the audience please councel? >> Thank you Mr. Chair. This is a summary of the quasi judicial procedures applicable to today's meeting. These rules apply to applications on specific
parcels of land like zoning map amendments, special exceptions, variances and conditional use requests. The board will sit like a court, hence the term quasi judicial, reviewing the facts presented at the hearing, applying the adopted rules as explained by staff
in the staff report and verbally. Board members can make site visits, but must disclose the evidence upon which they intend to rely from that visit. Board members will disclose at the beginning of the hearing whether they have had communications with individuals on behalf of the applicant or otherwise,
including who the communication was with and what the topic of discussion was. All persons intending to speak to the board will be sworn by the clerk. The staff will make a presentation and the board may ask questions. The applicant will make a presentation, including expert witnesses, if any, and
the board may ask questions. When the public hearing is open, the public can make comments on the application limited to three minutes each. Citizen testimony must be factbased, not opinion. The board may ask questions and the applicant's attorney, if any, may ask
questions on cross-examination. Members of the public can decline to be cross-examined. Staff may present additional testimony to supplement or rebut arguments made. The board deliberates based on the evidence presented. The board's decision must be based on competent substantial
evidence, meaning based on the record, staff presentations, expert presentations, and fact-based comments by citizens according to standards for approval set forth in the city code. Com the board may approve, deny, or continue the item.
While staff previously read into the record, email the mailed comments since these are not competent substantial evidence. For example, not sworn testimony subject to cross-examination. The board's decision cannot be based on what is contained in the emails or mailed comments, but they can be used to
identify issues and help identify sources of information that do contain competent substantial evidence upon which a decision can be based. Lastly, we ask each of you to treat this proceeding with respect and proper decorum. No calling out, interrupting speakers or
disrupting the proceeding. Please give this proceeding the safe dignity and respect as if you're in court. disruptions are prohibited and enforcable pursuant to the city code. Please also silence your cell phones. Thank you. >> Okay. Can we have a motion to approve
the minutes of September 17th? >> Our last meeting was November 19th. >> Oh >> yeah. >> Our last meeting was actually November 19, 2025. So, I believe the minutes of
September 17, 2025 were already at the last meeting. >> Did we approve those, Safy? Do you remember? Because it's on the uh on the agenda for tonight. >> Yeah. I believe this was a typo. It should be November 19th, 2025. >> So, we're going to amend the um the
approval. >> Yes, sir. >> Um is that what's in the agenda package? >> What is in the agenda package? >> Use your microphone. So, Sophie, point of clarification, the
agenda for tonight has minutes dated for September 17th. >> Okay. >> It may be that they weren't approved back at the last meeting because they weren't ready. I I don't have a recollection, but I'm summarizing.
>> I don't remember off the top of my head. However, we'll I'll make sure for I get that clarified for next meeting. Then we could Why don't we go ahead and in the agenda? >> Okay. >> We'll deal with the November minutes at the next meeting. >> Okay. >> And if we if we have already approved,
then we're just doing it again. >> Yeah. Okay. So, um can I have a motion to approve September 17th? >> Second. Okay. Any other discussion on the item? Okay. All in favor say I. >> I opposed.
>> And I'm gonna abstain. >> You're going to abain >> because I wasn't I wasn't here >> also. >> Very good. Uh we've covered communications. Uh there's no continued petitions uh or new ones. Safi. >> No continued petitions, just one new
one. >> Okay. [snorts] All right. So, tonight um we have item SC8-25. Um, it's a special exception used per pursuant to article 4, division 2, section 4-202
of the charter 29 of the city of North North Miami code of ordinances, land development regulations, LDRs, to allow the proposed vehicle sale at the property located at 1895
Northeast 150 50th Street within the M1 Industrial District. said special exception is to be reviewed under the criteria set forth in article 3 division 5 section 3-504 of the LDRs.
>> Okay, staff. >> We're going to swear people in first. >> Oh yeah. Okay. >> We ask anyone that's going to speak on the podium to please a stand. >> Just raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm that the testimony and evidence you're about to
give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Yes. >> You can have a seat. >> Okay. I am the >> I'm gonna present first. >> I'm here.
>> Are there any disclosures to be made contact with uh anybody outside of this meeting on this application? >> No. >> No. >> No. >> Thank you. >> All right. Good evening. For the record, Safy BMA planner for the community
planning and development office. So tonight, what we have before you is a special exception. Um, this is a special exception to allow a vehicle sales use at the address 1895 Northeast 150th Street and it's located in the M1 zoning district.
Some of the surrounding use, so all of the surrounding uses are warehouse uses. Um there to the north we have unincorporated Miami Dade and then to the left we do have a city-owned lot and that is also um that is also
compatible with the warehouse use as well. Here we have the proposed floor plan. It's about 300 square ft of office space. The sales area in total is about 1,300 square ft. And then the rest of the layout is is um going towards
storage. So when it comes to the special exception staff analyzed all of the criterias and we did find that the applicant met all six of the criterias. So for criteria number one is the use listed is the use listed as a special exception in the district where the
property is located. Staff says yes. This is a use that is allowable in the M1 zoning district just through a special exception. Number two, there is pro there is appropriate provision for access facilities adequate for the estimated traffic from public streets and
sidewalks so as to asssure the public safety and to avoid traffic congestion. Staff says yes, there is direct access from Northeast 150th Street. Number three, there are adequate parking areas and off- streetet truck loading spaces for the anticipated number of occupants, employees, patrons, and the
layout of the parking is convenient and conducive to a safe operation. Um staff says yes the entire site has about 10 parking spaces. Number four, there is suitable landscaping or fencing alongside and and
rear There is suitable landscaping or fencing alongside lot and rear lot lines adjacent to residential uses or residential zoning district. Staff says um there are no lot lines adjacent to residential uses or residential district. This is all M1. This is all um
warehouse uses. Criteria number five, the proposed special exception is reasonable in terms of logical, efficient, and economic extension of public services and facilities such as public water, [music] sewers, police, and fire protection and transportation. Staff says yes, the site
is served by existing public services. And lastly, the proposed special exception will constitute an appropriate use in the area and will not substantially injure or detract from the use of the surrounding property or from the character of the neighborhood. Staff says yes. Um the proposed vehicle sales
which is limited to motorcycles and scooters is an appropriate use in the M1 zoning district and will not sub substantially injure um the adjacent properties. So with that being said, staff is um recommending approval. We just ask that
um the applicant if there's any interior buildout that goes on that they get their building permits and that they apply for a certificate of use in BTR. >> Okay. Okay, we are uh set up. My name is Amador Rees. I am the
applicant. Uh we are the setting up the section. Uh as a online sales and we're going to have the units inside the warehouse as they buy, they come to see the units and then they take it away.
Um, all we got to be doing there is going to be sales of scooters and motorcycles and most scooters 95% motorcycles 5% because everybody wants the scooters. Uh, we have uh already the
Miami Day County U certificate of use. We have uh the fire department. We have everything. This is the only thing we're waiting. certificate of use for North Miami and we're ready to operate. We've been paying rent and uh going crazy over there making expenses and uh we would
like to see if we can be approved so we can go ahead and continue functioning and the area is perfect. People really like us and uh our neighbors don't have any objections with us. We we feel very very satisfied with what we're doing.
>> Okay. Okay. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you, sir. >> Okay, at this time we want to open public comment. Is there anybody here? No. Okay. Close public hearing. Um, now we'll go down to our board
members. Start at the left here. >> I just want to ask a question. So, this is just for the sale of motorcycle and >> scooters. >> Scooters. Yes, ma'am. And the the item will be inside. Yes.
>> Of a warehouse. Yes. >> It's not outside. >> No, >> there's not going to be patron walking in to look at it, test it before they purchase it. It's something that will be purchasing online and [music] then the the person will come in and then of
course I'm sure they're going to write the but there will not be foot trafficking like a car says like a car says. No ma'am. No. Okay. That's That was my question, >> Mr. Chair. >> Medina. >> Mr. Chair, can I clarify for a moment? >> Yeah. Over here.
>> Oh, I'm sorry. >> So, they're not prohibited from having walk-in, right? That's permitted. >> It's it's it's it is permitted. However, the applicant has um let us know that it's typically going to be online. They purchase and then they go in and then pick it up.
>> Right. But but they're not limited to people walking in. They buy online, >> you have to use the microphone. >> When they buy online, >> yes, >> they will come in to see the unit, >> right? >> They check the unit. It's no place to
ride the unit or anything. They're ready to just walk in, pick up, and leave. >> But let's say they looked at it online and didn't decide. >> They look at it online and then they walk into the place to see it physically. >> They can buy it at >> Exactly. Yes. This is about it.
>> Okay. [clears throat] Dr. Medina, >> I'm familiar with >> I'm familiar with the business. I'm okay with it. >> Okay. >> I just wanted to know um [snorts] what was why did we need an exception?
>> So, per per our code, vehicle sales in the M1 zoning district requires a special exception. So, that's why we're here tonight. >> Okay. >> It just means a public hearing was required. There's not an exception from the code. It's identify this permitted use under after a public hearing. >> All right. Thank you. Thank you for
that. Um >> for me, um welcome to the neighborhood. That's all. [laughter] >> Okay, M. >> Welcome to the neighborhood. >> Thank you. I had no questions. [laughter] >> Okay. >> I made a motion to approve. >> I'll second it. Before you vote, I just
wanted to add >> Mike Marlene. >> So the other thing I wanted to clarify is if he wanted to expand the hours, he does not need to come back. >> No, sir. >> You those were only proposed and he's not bound by them.
>> Yes, he's not bound. >> And you understand that? >> Okay. Okay. All right. We have a motion in a second. Can we have roll call please? >> Vice chair Michael Mcdermate. >> Yes. >> Board member Kenned.
>> Yes. >> Board member Ector Medina. >> Yes. >> Board member Bernardet Pierre. >> Yes. >> Board member Marley Monstein. >> Yes. >> Board member Dana Magury Finelon.
>> Yes. >> The motion has passed unanimously. Okay, good luck to you. >> Yeah, good luck. Thank you. >> Notification by email. >> Yes, sir. >> Thank you so much for your time. >> Thank you.
>> Okay. >> All right, Safy. Do we have any old business to come before us? >> No old business. >> And no new business? >> No, sir. >> Okay. So, can I have a motion to adjourn? >> So, moved. next month or no?
>> As of now, I think we may have one, >> but I will confirm with you guys 100%. But I think as of now, I we there's one. >> Okay. >> Let me let me ask one more question. >> Okay. >> Um, if we only have one item, is there a
possibility that we can combine it for another month? >> Yeah, it's just with with this one, they've been Yeah, it's been they've been waiting for a little bit. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> All in favor? >> Huh? I
>> Oh, I >> I >> I I [laughter] >> Huh. [laughter]