Tanya K. Bhatt
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- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 13:04:21
- Avg per meeting
- 21:47
- Segments
- 10579
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Washington Avenue Corridor Upzoning & Affordability
More than $20 million in private investment is going into the Cameo building.
Pier Park / Nikki Beach Major Redevelopment
Tens of millions of dollars in private investment by the concessionaire.
Proportionality Between Primary Dwellings and Accessory Structures
Increases property improvement values and construction investments within residential neighborhoods.
Convention Center Hotel Employee Parking
Potential strain on municipal garage capacity and employee parking costs.
Unpermitted Home Additions and Variance Legalization at 3010 Alton Road
Potential civil litigation costs and impacts on property values for adjacent homes.
North Beach Affordable Housing Pilot Program
Will be determined based on funding mechanisms established during policy discussions.
Kith Storefront Renovation and Pedestrian Walk-Up Window
Unknown private investment by the applicant.
530 Meridian Avenue affordable housing transfer
The county has invested about $1.9 million in the property; the city's loan was $2.86 million.
18th Street parking expansion
$61,000 from parking funds for roughly 11 spaces — over $5,000 per spot.
Noremac Avenue Residential Expansion Variances
Private investment in home renovation and solar energy installation.
Multi-Family Infill Development at 935 2nd Street
Private development investment yielding two new residential units.
Wolfsonian Arts District Expansion and Code Amendments
Facilitates a multi-million-dollar cultural investment backed by $10 million in Miami Beach Cultural Go Bonds.
Redevelopment of Normandy Isles Contributing Buildings at 141-145 South Shore Drive
Private capital investment in new multi-family housing construction.
Resiliency and Home Elevation Challenges
Property owners bear significant costs to elevate structures and install complex subterranean civil drainage systems.
Emergency Terrazzo Removal and Hotel Restoration at Collins Avenue Hotels
Substantial private expenditures by the developer toward structural shoring and restoration.
Waldorf Astoria Redevelopment and Noise Impacts
Tens of millions of dollars in private investment to upgrade the property.
1600 Washington Avenue Residential Development Project
Increases local property tax revenues and adds residential density to the downtown core.
1940 Park Avenue (The Barclay) Redevelopment
Includes a $2 million upfront rent payment to the city and substantial private investment.
West Avenue Redevelopment and Baywalk Expansion
Generates private investment and public infrastructure contributions including baywalk segments and park options.
San Juan Hotel Redevelopment and Expansion
Private investment in hotel restoration and new construction.
Decisions during term (23)
Recorded while Bhatt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR’S) TO INCLUDE, IN THE MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR LDR’’S, A STATEMENT OF PENDING…
Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Capital Budget and CIP Adoption (RDA-1)
Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Operating Budgets Adoption (RDA-2)
North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Operating Budget Adoption (CRA-1 / R7 F)
DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT MOBILE BUSINESSES TO OPERATE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY…
CONSIDER AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADD A HELIPAD AS AN ACCESSORY USE IN THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, ON TERMINAL ISLAND, MIAMI BEACH, FOR PRIVATE USE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD).
Approval of Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulation Amendments for 1600 Washington Avenue (R5E & R5F)
DISCUSS ADDING A RESIDENT EMPOWERMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY ON DEVELOPMENT DASHBOARD (“READ DASHBOARD”) ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE, TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON BOTH PROPOSED AND APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MIAMI BEACH
Creation of a transfer of development rights program for Washington Avenue
REFERRAL TO THE MAY 5, 2026 PLANNING BOARD MEETING AND TO THE MAY 26, 2026 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE MIAMI BEACH 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND CITY OF MIAMI BEACH LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS…
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE WOLFSONIAN ARTS DISTRICT TO MODIFY REGULATIONS GOVERNING ROOFTOP ADDITIONS AND REDUCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADD ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS IN WHICH CERTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT ESTABLISHMENTS PROPOSING INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR…
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – REVIEW AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) TO ALLOW ONLINE PUBLICATIONS TO MEET THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR GU WAIVERS AND PLANNING BOARD REVIEW OF LDR AMENDMENTS.
REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE – UPDATE ON PROJECTS UTILIZING THE “EXPEDITED DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION” OPTION UNDER SECTION 7.2.14.6.D.2.G OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE FOR QUALIFYING PROJECTS IN NORTH BEACH…
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO (I) APPROVE THE AWARD OF A GRANT UNDER THE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT…
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD – REVIEW AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) AND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES ZONED GOVERNMENT USE (GU) TO PROVIDE INCREASED…
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL USE INCENTIVES IN PORTIONS OF NORTH BEACH.
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO EXTEND THE SUSPENSION OF EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO REQUIRE THE CITY COMMISSION TO APPOINT AT LEAST ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING BOARD FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:…
REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD – AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDRS) TO MODIFY THE APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ALL LAND USE BOARDS AND TO EXPAND THE…
Voting record (5)(Development)
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