Public meeting to consider a variance for Infinite Minds Institute.

NOTICE OF VARIANCE REQUEST
INFINITE MINDS INSTITUTE
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Board / Architectural Review Board will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida. The Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Pembroke Pines will consider whether or not to grant a variance for Infinite Minds Institute (ZV2026-0002).
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting.
VARIANCE FILE NUMBER:  ZV2026-0002
PETITIONER: Infinite Minds Institute
ADDRESS / SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Located within College Plaza, which is generally located north of Pines Boulevard and east of University Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A portion of the PEMBROKE VILLAGE PLAT, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 77, Page 14B, of the Public Record of Broward County, Florida.
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
Petitioner is requesting a variance to allow a school within a multi-use building instead of the required location within a freestanding single use structure.
REFERENCE: 155.526 SCHOOLS
(A) Any public or private elementary, middle or senior high school that seeks relief by a special exception shall demonstrate compliance with special exception criteria and the following supplemental standards:
1. Site requirements. The following minimum standards shall apply:
(b) Schools must be located within freestanding single use structure(s) unless the school is accessory to a library, community service, museum, performing arts, theater, cinema, church, Florida college system institution, and college or university facilities.
INFORMATION: Interested parties may contact the City of Pembroke Pines, Planning and Economic Development Department, 601 City Center Way, with any questions at 954-392-2100, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES
Sheryl McCoy, Board Secretary
MASTER HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS:  PER SECTION 155.302 (D) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: PROPER NOTICE SHALL BE MAILED TO ALL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SUBJECT SITE AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE QUASI JUDICIAL PROCEEDING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OR THE CITY COMMISSION.
MEETING DATES AND TIMES:  ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  PLEASE VERIFY THE DATE AND TIME WITH THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, (954) 392-2100, PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
AFFECTED PARTIES: ALL AFFECTED PARTIES (A PERSON (OR PERSONS) NATURAL OR CORPORATE, WHO IS THE OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS LISTED IN THE RECORDS OF THE BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER, OR WHO RESIDES IN OR OPERATES A BUSINESS WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY) MAY APPEAR AT SAID PLACE AND TIME TO BE HEARD AND TO PRESENT THEIR EVIDENCE, BRING FORTH WITNESSES, AND CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES PROVIDING THEY NOTIFY AND FILE THE REQUIRED FORMS PROVIDED BY THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE AT LEAST SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS.
APPEALS:  IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
ACCOMMODATIONS:  PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (954) 450-1050 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO REQUEST SUCH ACCOMMODATIONS.
SERVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: SERVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED OR DEAF ARE PROVIDED BY FLORIDA RELAY AT NO COST.  INDIVIDUALS MAY BE REFERRED TO DIAL TTY/VOICE COMMUNICATION 711 OR 1-800-955-8771.
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