The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendment and companion zoning application for a property operated by Shamesh Inc., allowing the property owner to update an existing warehouse that has been in place for decades.

Several nearby residents spoke in opposition during the public hearing. Estelle Barr, identifying herself with the Gladeview Homeowners Association, said the neighborhood opposed “the zoning change for the business located on 60 Ninth Street and 30 Second Avenue,” calling the existing facility “an eyesore to the community.” Robin Roe, a neighboring resident, told the board the site produced trash and rodents and said, “a residential area should be a residential area and not for warehousing.”

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, representing the applicant, said the operation has been at the location “since 1970” and showed the board a draft declaration of restrictions that would require buffering, walls, landscaping and other site improvements. He described the proffered covenant as a commitment to “clean up that backside of the property” and to upgrade the site as part of an infill improvement.

Staff reported both the CDMP and zoning recommendations offered approval with conditions, including the applicant’s covenant. Commissioners asked whether outstanding fines or violations remained; staff said the violations had been paid. Commissioner Bastian moved approval consistent with staff recommendations; Commissioner Coyne Higgins seconded the motion. The clerk called the roll and the motion passed unanimously.

The approved actions included both the CDMP amendment and the companion zoning application (filed as Z20230000174). Staff and the applicant said they would communicate with residents and follow the permitting process to deliver the promised buffering and landscaping improvements.