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File ID: 14019
Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM T4-R, "GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE -
RESTRICTED," TO T4-L, "GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE -
LIMITED," OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 180
NORTHEAST 50 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Approximately 180 NE 50 St [Commissioner Jeffrey Watson - District 5]
APPLICANT(S): Iris Escarra, Esquire, on behalf of 4920 Operating, LLC
PURPOSE: This will change the above property from "74-R" General Urban Zone -
Restricted to "74-L" General Urban Zone -Limited.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval on May 5,
2021, by a vote of 7-0.
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Enactment Number:14019
File Number: 9112 Final Action Date: 9/13/2021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM T4-R, "GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE —
RESTRICTED," TO T4-L, "GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE -
LIMITED," OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 180
NORTHEAST 50 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED;
MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (TZAB"), at its meeting on May 5,
2021, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-21-026 by a vote
of seven to zero (7-0), Item No. PZAB.5, recommending approval of the Zoning Change as
stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the property located at approximately 180 Northeast 50 Street, Miami,
Florida ("Property") is currently zoned T4-R, "General Urban Zone- Restricted"; and
WHEREAS, 4920 Operating, LLC ("Applicant") has submitted a request to change the
zoning classification of the Property to T4-L, "General Urban Zone -Limited"; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a concurrent application (File ID No. PZ-19-
5935) to amend the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") designation of the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") for the Property from "Medium Density Multifamily Residential" to
"Medium Density Restricted Commercial"; and
WHEREAS, the Property consists of one (1) undeveloped parcel with 6,874 square feet
of Lot area; and
WHEREAS, the Property and the surrounding properties along Northeast 2 Avenue were
adjusted with the adoption of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"), in 2010, reducing the density allowed from 65 and 150
dwelling units ("DU") per acre to 36 DU per acre and the condition of the area has not changed
since; and
WHEREAS, the Property is part of the belt of properties designated T4-R, "General
Urban Zone —Restricted", that provides buffering and transition to the western properties
designated T3-L, "Sub -Urban Zone —Limited", from the potential impact of the intensity of the
Northeast 2 Avenue corridor and from the T4-L, "General Urban Zone —Limited", assigned to the
eastern properties of the subject block; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed T4-L, "General Urban Zone -Limited," zoning classification
would result in additional Office and Commercial Uses intensity within a Residential district
which is inconsistent with Policy LU-1.1.3 of the MCNP; and
WHEREAS, this Zoning Change would allow a number of Uses by Right where they
previously required an entitlement, which provides an opportunity for public input on proposals;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has considered the goals, objectives, and policies
of the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department finds the Zoning Change of the Property from T4-
R, "General Urban Zone —Restricted," to T4-L, "General Urban Zone —Limited," is appropriate in
light of the intent of the Miami 21 Code and particularly in relation to the effects on adjoining
properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the Applicant's justification as well as
the Planning Department's recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds the Zoning Change of the Property from T4-R,
"General Urban Zone —Restricted," to T4-L, "General Urban Zone —Limited," is appropriate in light
of the intent of the Miami 21 Code and particularly in relation to the effects on adjoining
properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the goals, objectives, and policies of
the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Zoning Atlas of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended changing the
zoning classification from T4-R, "General Urban Zone -Restricted," to T4-L, "General Urban
Zone -Limited," for the Property described in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second
reading and adoption thereof, pursuant and subject to Section 163.3184(12), Florida Statutes
and Section 163.3187(5)(c), Florida Statutes.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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' This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
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