Overview: During a recent meeting of the Miami Lakes Planning & Zoning Board, attention was focused on a contentious variance request related to a waterfront property on Dade Pine Avenue, owned by Carlos Andres. The proposal involved several deviations from existing regulations, including constructing an accessory building larger than permitted, expanding paver areas, and reducing setbacks for pool decking. Despite strong community support, the board expressed concerns about setting a precedent with such substantial variances.