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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-92-0423J-92-358 (a ) 6/11/92 RESOLUTION NO. 9 2_ 423 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE ZONING BOARD AND GRANTING A TEMPORARY VARIANCE FROM SECTION 1903.1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 401, SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TO WAIVE 5 OF 5 REQUIRED OFFSTREET PARKING SPACES FOR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS (THE PAPER WHOLESALER) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2638 SOUTHWEST 28TH LANE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN) (THE "PROPERTY"), ZONED I INDUSTRIAL, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PAPER WHOLESALER SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE TO ITS CUSTOMERS NO FEWER THAN TWENTY (20) PARKING SPACES IN THE PROPOSED PARKING AREA LYING ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY AND UNDER THE DADE COUNTY METRORAIL SYSTEM AS SOON AS SUCH AREA SHALL BECOME AVAILABLE FOR PARKING. WHEREAS, the Miami Zoning Board at its meeting of April 20, 1992, Item No. 4, duly adopted Resolution ZB 32-92 by an seven to two (7-2) vote, granting a temporary variance for a period of six months; and WHEREAS, an adjacent property owner has taken an appeal to the City Commission from the granting of the temporary variance; and WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of this matter finds that there are peculiar circumstances affecting this parcel of land and that practical difficulties and unnecessary hardships exist which would impair the owner's right to the reasonable use of the property, without the CITY coRoussrom MEETING OF JU rJ 1 1 1992 Aatoluilon No. 92- 423 temporary grant of a conditional variance as hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The decision of the Miami Zoning Board in this matter is affirmed and the temporary conditional variance from Section 1903.1 of Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, to waive 5 of 5 required offstreet parking spaces for the existing commercial business (the Paper Wholesaler) for the property located at 2638 Southwest 28th Lane, Miami, Florida, also described as Lots 19 and 20, Block 52, SILVER BLUFF ESTATES SECTION C, as recorded in Plat Book 10 at Page 65 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, (The "Property"), Zoned I Industrial, Permitted Principal Uses, is hereby granted for a period of one year, subject to the requirement that the Paper Wholesaler shall make available to its customers no fewer than twenty (20) parking spaces in the proposed parking area lying adjacent to the Property and under the Dade County Metrorail system as soon as such area shall become available for parking. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. 2 - 92- 423 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day ofo_ Jun_e-, 1992. XAVIER.Lj SUARE ATAaOR TY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: \ UANX MA G. IRIAM MAER CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Q N E , III CITY AT EY GMM:ra:M2920 - 3 - 92- 423 LOCATION/LEGAL 2638 SW 28 Lane Lots 19 and 20, Block 52, SILVER BLUFF ESTATES SEC C (10-65) APPLICANT/OWNER Janyce Robins, Pres. b Robert Granoff, A. Vicky Leiva, Esq., Agent Warehouse 1 3528 Royal Palm 201 South Biscayne Boulevard Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Miami, Florida 33131-2305 Home: 836-1400 Work: 836-1400 371-8585 ZONING I Industrial REQUEST Variance from Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, Schedule of District Regulations, I Industrial, to waive 5 of 5 required offstreet parking spaces for the existing commercial business (The Paper Wholesaler). RECOMMENDATIONS: PLANNING, BLDG b ZONING Denial. PUBLIC WORKS No Comment. PLAT AND STREET DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION No Comment. ENFORCEMENT HISTORY, IF ANY C.E.B. Case No: 88-110 Last Hearing Date: 07/27/88 Found: DISMISSED Violation(s) Cited: Exceeding the Certificate of Use (WHOLESALE ONLY BY RETAILING); and Failure to provide the required parking for retailing. Affidavit of Non -Compliance issued on: N/A Lien Recorded on: N/A Total Fines To Date: N/A =i Comments: Hearing Boards received an Affidavit of Compliance - dated 07/07/88. $50 Administrative Fee was paid on 07/28/88. HISTORY This item was contintred to April 20, 1992 from the Zoning Board Hearing of October 7, 1991 for the staff to analy+e the parking problem in this area. An item for reconsideration was brought back at the applic.nt's request on the Zoning Board Hearing of February 10, 1992 j and -it was denied by 7 to 2 vote. ANALYSIS The results of the study will b2 ,%vailable at the hearing; the Department of Off -Street Parking Board has scheduled this item in its agenda of 3/25/92. There is no hardship to —� justify the requested variance to allow a retail/wholesale establishment to operate with -� no offstreet parking. The alleged hardship is self-imposed through the change of use from -; wholesale to retail business. There are no special conditions and circumstances that are peculiar to the land, s�ructure, or building involved that are not equally applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning district. Literal interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance will not deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district and will not work unnecessary and undue hardship on the petitioner. Granting the requested variance would confer on the petitioner a special privilege that is denied to other properties in the same zoning district. 92- 423 APPLICATION NUMBER 92- 28 April 20, 1992 Item# 1 Page 1 05/19/92 s =' ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED VARIANCE - APPLICATION NUMBER 92- 28 Yes No N/A X Special conditions and circumstances exist which are =_ peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved = _ and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or e -- buildings in the same zoning district. X The special conditions and circumstances are an indirect - result from the actions of the petitioner. X Literal interpretation of the provisions of Zoning Ordinance 11000 deprives the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by — other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of this zoning ordinance and works unnecessary and undue - hardship on the petitioner. — X Granting the variance requested conveys the same treatment - to the individual owner as to the owner of other lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district. X The variance, if granted, is the minimum variance that makes -_ - possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or - structure. — X The grant of this variance is in harmony with the general _ intent and purpose of this zoning ordinance and is not injurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to -_ - the public welfare. _ 92- 423 _ April 20, 1992 ROW 1 . Page 2 05/19/92 ZONING BOARD At its meeting of April 20, 1992, the Zoning Board adopted Resolution No. ZB 32-92 by a vote of 7-2, granting a temporary variance for the above, for a period of six months. Eleven replies AGAINST were received by mail. CITY COMMISSION At its meeting of May 28, 1992, the City Commission moved to reconsider this item at its meeting of June 11, 1992. 92- 423 3 AREA CODE 305 643-02A0 642.0380 LOCATION: =a2A N. W. tIRST STnILET 0 JACK R. RicE, Jn. ATTOPNEV AT LAW April 30, 1992 PlAhn-lzng and Zoning Department 275 N.W. 2nd Street- Room f226 Miami, Florida 33128 c NAILING AOORESS' O. 8Ox xawdxa 351027 Mgt, PWMDA 83135_1027 Z Dz-baIVERED riYt-:N, 1992 Attention: Teresita Fernandez 0 w Re: Appeal of Variance from ordinance 11000 m Applicant: The Paper WholesalerPr z C-) Dear Members of the Board: Please be advised that I represent James G. Robert n wFgrn owns the property at 2600 S.W. 28 Lane, Miami, FloRda, located within 375 feet of the site for which the aiPove z variance was granted. As his attorney he is taking an appeal to the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board as set forth in the Planning and Zoning Board's Resolution No. 32-92, passed and adopted the 20th day of April, 1992, at approximately 7:30 P.M. in which the Board did grant to the applicant (The Paper Wholesaler) a temporary variance from Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Zoning Districts, Schedule of District Regulations, I Industrial, to waive 5 of 5 required offstreet parking spaces for the existing commercial business (The Paper Wholesaler) on above site, as per plans on file; Zoned I Industrial, on the site known as 2638 S.W. 28 Lane. That this appeal is being taken to the Commission of the City of Miami as the Zoning Board failed to follow the law, failed to follow the evidence, and ruled contrary to the fact that the applicant failed to present a hardship on the application for a variance and before the Planning and Zoning Board. That to waive all 5 of 5 required offstreet parking spaces is contrary to the zoning laws of the City of Miami as set forth above. That the applicant failed to establish a legal basis for the waiver of 5 of 5 required offstreet parking spaces for the existing commercial business known as "The Paper Wholesaler." A no T t I I Planning and Zoning Department -2- 59 April 30, 1992 That it is requested I be informed as to the time, date and place in which this appeal will be heard before the Commission of the City of Miami. Your prompt attention to this matter would be appreciated. Very truly yours, Jack R.Rice , Jr. Attorney for James G. Robertson, M.D. es G. Robertson, M.D. er of the property located at 2600 S.W. 28th Lane, Miami, Florida, located within 375 feet of the above site for which the above variance was granted. ca m� � ^�92-- 423 7 ,t JACK A: RICE. JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW • P. O. BOX MIAMI, FLA. 3313 (303f 64��pt40 z I A Vi t o _ lot = .-- ---- -f�w � w4fol®rd, t x Y ME •i{ t' ., iM. 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As used in this ordinance, a variance is authorised- only for height, a'ec+ size of strzsaw-e, dimensions of yards and other open "a" and of fstr"t parwng or lowanq requirements, (Section 3101) 19ROBINS P hereby petition the City of Miami Zoning Boom or a variance from the terms of t "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami," effecting property located at PA18 sW 28 LANE Miami as specified below. In support of this application, the following material is submitted with this application 1. Two copies of a survey of the property prepared by a State of Florida Registered d wveyw. .X 2. Four copies of: the site plan showing (as required) property boundaries, sail " Of any) and proposed structwe(s), parking, landscaping, eta building elevation and dimensions and carnputations of lot area (gross cnd net), building spochMh LU ratios, and height em elope. _ .. X 3. Affidavits disclosing ownership of property covered by application and disclosure of interest form (Forays 443 and 4c83, attach to application). 4. Certified list of owners of real estate within 37S' radius from ft outside boundaries of property covered by this opplicatlam (Forty 6.83 and attach to - - application.) ...x S. At least two photographs that snow the entire property pant! a %J improvements). 6. Other (S,peMfy) NONE- _.X7. Fee of $ 24" to apply toward the cost of processing, based of the following: i (a) RS, RG•1 (residential uses) $200.00 (b) For penetration of Plane III by antennas and the like $500.00 (c) All other applications for each request variance $0.0 7 per sq.f t. of floor area of building(s) from the ordinance minimum - $S60.00 (d) Surcharge equal to applicable fee from (o)•(c) above, not to exceed 550.00; to bo refunded if there is no oppeoi. (City Code - Section 62-41) 92— 423n, L The Variance requested is for relief from the provisions of Section of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance as follows: See Attached 9. In support of this application, the applicant Is prepared to offer the following evidence, on the point enumerated at Subsection 3103.1 of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance; Note: This application cdmnot be accepted for Zoning Bocrd action urdess all of the f oUowing six items are completed, .. (a) Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or building: in the same zoning district In thats (?Ut evidence to be prod =edl and use additional sheets, If necessaryJ See Attached (b) The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the petitioner in that: 7 See Attached 92— 423 (c) Literal interpretation of the provisions of the zoning ordinance would dearive �"� the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of the zoning ordinance and would work unnecessary, and undue hcrdships on the petitioner in that: See Attached (d) Grouting the variance requested will not confer an the petitioner any special privilege that is denied by the Zoning Ordinance to other lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district in that: See Attached (e) The variance, if granted, Is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structvre in that: See Attached s 92— 423 :Y (f) The grant of the variance will be in harr my with the general intent one pvrpase of the Zoning Ordlr==4 and will not be injvrious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. See Attached Note: All does,craerus, reparts, studies, eshtbttes or other written or grapNe matsrlat to be submttted to the Zoning Board shcli be submitted with " ap"timu tnorczea Agent Warehouse #1, Inc. Address 3528 Royal Palm Coconut Grove, 71 7 » STATE OF FLORIDA) SS: 795 NW 72 Street COUNTY OF OADE ) Miami, Florida 33150 :sari C'6 4061 tlS 0 being duly swam, deposes and sow is the umoriurd Agent at of the real property descbed in answer to question f 1, above; thatta has read the foregoing answers and that the corns ore true and complete; and Of acting as agent for owner) that Ae has authority to exwAe this petition an behalf of the owner. (SEAT.! SWORN TO AND CRISED before me th der o I MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA MY C MISSIC`1 EM APR. 5,1995 'S0: u:0 THRU GUZM INS. Utz. Form 143 Ji�yce Robins , Pres. Warehouse #11 Inc. w Notary Public, t"VF Imrica at Lbtge 92- 423 M. S. Variance for off-street parking Art. 9, Sec. 917. and Art. 4 9. (a) The subject property is occupied entirely by the building in which the use is located thereby affording no on -site parking opportunity. Prior to the development of Metro- Rail,land along the FEC/RW was utilized for parking. After the construction of MetroRail, this land was no longer available and, as a resultr this.prbperty, as well as others on the same block, became deprived of, available parking other than metered, on street parking. (b) boss of parking was due to public action rather than a voluntary relinquishing of same by petitioner (c) Other property owners in the area are using their properties in the same manner in which the subject property is being used. Most of the businesses face the same dilemma - need for parking without opportunity to provide for same, on site. (d) In the event of City enforced parking requirements in the area the other property owners who have the same type of use will find it necessary to seek the same relief (e) The area was originally developed in uses which related to the transportation opportunity afforded them by the services of the FEC Railroad - manufacturing, industrial, wholesale type uses. Over the years. specially in the past several years, the environmen- as changed. The railroad was replaced by MetroRail, L afacturing/industrial uses are gradually being replaced ::y lighter commercial uses such as antique shops which operate as retail usba selling, not just to the trades but to walk-in customers Until such time as a unified solution made possible by the joint efforts of the City, County and the property owners/users, reasonable use of the sub eat property as well as the other properties along 29 Lane, will become increasingly difficult (f) Included within the general intent and purpose of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and of the Zoning Ordinance and as a requisite for assuring all of the other stated and generally accepted purposes of such Plans and Ordinances, are the needs to, ". . . create a . favorable environment. . .= to stabilize and enhance property and'civic values= to aid in development and redevelopment of the citys to-. protect and safeguard the economic and social structure upon which the good of 92- 423 13 all depends." Without economic stimulation and encourage- ment of feasible development and property utilizations communities stagnate and deteriorate and all of the other purposes of Plans and Ordinances cannot be realized. Granting the requested variance will make the continued use of the property possible and will be the first step in the move toward finding a solution for not only the subject property but the area. -92- 423 STAa OF MR.- iA) )b.. COUNr'! of D"s ) Before not the undersigned authority, this day personally appeased JANYCE ROBINS , who being by N first duly sworn, upon oath, deposes and says 1. Thatshe is the owner, or the legal representative of the owner, submitting the accoapanying application for a public hearing as required by Ordinance 11000 of the Cod• of the City of USAir Florida, effecting the roal. property located in the City of Masi, as described and listed -an the pages attached to this .. affidavit and made a part thereat. 3. That all owners whichShe rspreseats, if arty, have given their fell and eomplets permission for I& to act in their behalf for tbM cbanga or moditicatioo of a classification or regulation of zoning as set out in the accompanying petition. 3. That the pages attached hereto and made a part of this affidavit contain the current nasms, mailing addresses, phones numbers and legal descriptions for the real property which She is the own" or legal representative. 4. The tuts as represented Lm- the application and docuwents smbmitted in eonjinctioa with this affidavit are true and correct. Further Affiant sayeth not. Sworn to and Subscribmd before as this ,day of VV ' Notary Pubi , S to of Fic da at barge ail (SLAL ) CE ROBINS, PRES. iOUSE #1, INC. 92- 423 OWNIA'S LIST r.-) Owntr'S NMt! warehousQ Y1. Znc. - Ja:;yice P.obins, Pres. Nailing Address 795 NW 72 Streets ----- - Miami, Florida 33150 �o...®.N..�,.,.—....,.ems Teteonone Number ( 305) 836- 1400 Legal Description: Lots 19 & 20, Blk 521 SILVER BLUFF ESTATES SEC. "C" according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, • Page 65 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida Owner'a NOIN4anyce Robins, Pres. Warehouse #1, Inc. Mailing Address Same as above Telephone NuSbtr Same as above Loyal Description: Same as above WWI$ MWU2bert Granoff - Warehouse #1, Inc. Nailing Address Same as above Telephone NUebWSame as above Legal Description: Same as above Any other real ostato preper%y omw individuglly. Jointly. or severally (by eorporation, F&rLr"ip or privately) •4thin JTa' of tft subjwt site is listed a: tollo�a: Street Address Local Description Street Address None !Hal Description None ry Street Address Legal Description /� 92- 423 Dw== or CHROSM I. Legal daoariptiaa and street address of ^sucdect real �rvpert s Lots 19 & 20, Blk 52; SILVER BLUFF E TATES SE TipoI C", _ according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 65 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. == 2638 SW 28 Lanei Miami, Florida 33133 2.. •oasser(s) of ag ject real prcparty and percentage of ownership. Notes City of Mimi OrdLrAnm No. 9419 requires disclosate of all pasties Fiavunq a financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the wx jec-t matter of a presentation, request or petition to the City Commission. Accordingly, question #2 requires disclosure of all sbarelsolders of aotpcsaeiame biciastss of trusts, ud/ae any otber interested pasties, tagethW with their addresses and prcpaetiLottaea itt=Wt. Warehouse #1, Inc. 100% Janyce Robins owns 50% of Warehouse #1 Robert Granoff owns 50% of Warehouse #1. Their address ism 3528 Royal Palmi Coconut Grove, Florida 33133(home) 795 NW 72 Streets Miami, Florida 33150(office) 3. L ML 6weeription acid street addreso of any real property (a) owsned by ate► party listed in amwr to gmtUn Us, cad (b) lowcad within 373 feet at the real pCMUCy. None . b. JANYCE 0 INS, PRES. WAREHOU E #1, INC. MM Cr PLf3 = ) as CCC la Cp Oiler ) �GWIyC� nob! rt S . bdM duly swotso daposss and says thmgne t, the irvasr eNW) of the real property _ daseribed its wame to gosotion Ile ab mt thgt. l • bn Bead tM faee40iM ' a umm and that the sa■s are true and c a letat ad (d &OLIM as atteszay for oe M) tbaofbe baa 0400city to aa+mouta this DUCK M c! OA=C2t1p - f® co bdwU at I tw aAw. 1 JANYCE OB S, PRES. swam To Am MO= WAREHOUSE #1, INC. - blifOte tar tb"116M w day of -� Ib�'9i 9 423 =MY cr CIE 1 ��&LtLE R060,1's , , , ftim "Y omn, ftpxws we MIS M ad tl* M"Y apportiMOO Zgi a er Pres. of Warehouse #1,. Inc. the vvrAr of the real property datsszszw u1 eew r to *mar`�"i ;lv aav e tArshe NV roe the fm"olrlq answ@rs; that the sae are true &M mer- plete: " tbat$ ba hu the amity to macute this Q 5919 er M Cd Owsr— gap ftm en bebilf of tm oetrs. A+7JR+ 70 Ate aetore me t As ,uy ads JANYCE R AINS, PRES. WAREHOUSE; #1, INC. �Ta NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA Mr COWISSION EXP. APR, 6.1995 BONDEO THRU GENERAL INS. UND. 92-- 423 0 ' LAW OrrICES - FEMMMLL, CAR ENAS, Fnn=L LAG MOu A MS A oROrESSIONAL ASSOCIATION SUITE 1920, MIAMI `ENTER 201 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD MILTON M rEMPELL, JR MxA2'Q, FLORMA. 33131-2305 ALSERTO R CAReENAS ALAN K. rERTEL TEttowONt (305) 371.8585 ALICIA M. MORALES Tv.ECoolcp (305) 371.57:32 A. VICKY LEIVA GUY K. STEWART. JR. PETER S. KNEZEVICH GREGORY A. PREMISH January 21, 1992 N b C-, Teresita Fernandez i Clerk of the Hearing Boards City of Miami Zoning Dept. 275 N.W. 2nd Street IV _'� Miami, FL 33128 '" --T_` N - Dear Ms. Fernandez: Our firm represents Warehouse #1, Inc. d/b/a The Paper Wholesaler through its President, Janyce Robins. Please forward all information regarding this application to our address. If you have any questions or require further information, do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your assistance. WY IFLEIVA AVL/mg 8094 cc: Janyce Robins Laura Howell' Al Cardenas 9.2- 423 JACiK R. RxcE, JFc. ATTOONEY AT LAW AREA CODE 305 643-0240 642-0380 LOCATION: 8a2R N, W. :IQsT 8TNCC- April 20, 1992. Miami Zoning Board 3500 Pan American Drive Dinner Key Miami, Florida Re: variance from Ordinance 11000, to waive 5 of 5 required offstreet parking spaces for the existing commercial business (The Paper Wholesaler) on above site, as per plans on file. Honorable Members of the Miami Zoning Board: MAILING AODAESS: ". o. sox 2 351027 MIADtx, FiosiD& 83105 Please be advised that I represent James G. Robertson, M.D., who owns the property at 2600 S.W. 28 Lane, Miami, Florida. Due to the fact that I have been ill and in intensive care in the hospital and unable to represent Dr. Robertson, I will not be able to be present at the hearing re above. I, therefore, request that an extension of thirty days be granted and the hearing continued. This request is based on the fact that the applicant wants the Board to waive all offstreet parking in spite of the fact that they have adequate offstreet parking on the property leased from Dr. Robertson, adjacent to their present location. The rented lot is 7500 square feet and holds twenty (20) cars plus or minus depending on size. The applicant knew that their property did not have any offstreet parking facilities. Therefore, the lack of parking is a self created hardship in the part of the applicant. In order to obtain a variance, the applicant must show a hardship which can not be done under the circumstances. The Board should take note that this is a total waiver of offstreet parking. The applicant has other stores in Dade County located at: (1) 10101 NW 79 Avenue, Hialeah, FL; (2) 8259 W. Flagler St, and (3) 18329 S. Dixie Highway, in addition to the store in controversy located at 2638 S.W. 28th Lane. 92- 423 -2- April 20, 1992. There is no reason to grant the applicant a variance when other businesses in the area have complied with the offstreet parking requirements including my client Dr. James G. Robertson. At a previous hearing there was an erroneous statement made into the record by the applicant's attorney stating that the offstreet parking leased from Dr. Robertson would only hold five (5) motor vehicles and the conditions of the walls made it hazardous for drivers to park their cars. This is totally untrue and an examination of the offstreet parking facilities rented from Dr. Robertson reflects that adequate parking is available and the applicant has made use of this offstreet parking facility to service its business from the time the lease was first entered into. Predicated on the foregoing, it is requested that (1) a thirty (30) day extension of the hearing be granted due to the health of Dr. Robertson's attorney, and (2) that in the event no extension is granted, the applicant's request for variance be denied. -Respectfully submitted, Ztk. ice, Jr.for James G. R6ertson, M. D. y �� 423 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO DATE FILE Gloria Fox, Chief November 12, 1991 Hearing Board SUBJECT Planning, Building V Zoning Dept. Status of Appeal of nuance �I L- 2638ContiS.W. 28 Lane FROM tl. Airiam�-M^a_e REFERENCES `� Chief Assistant City Attorney Zoning/Development Division ENCLOSURES My recollection of our discussion on the above -referenced item, is that I reoommended to Sergio Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager that the City Commission has no jurisdiction to review the appeal on its merits, (as set forth in A. Vicky Leiva's notioe of appeal), and that unless and until I am persuaded otherwise by a review of case law and/or other authority, I an of the opinion that the appeal to the City Commission of a non -final order (a motion to continue) is likewise improper. I believe Guillermo Olmedillo, Deputy Director of the Planning, Building and Zoning Department indicated he was in communication with A. Vicky Leiva in this regard. Although I spoke with her on this issue on October 24, 1991 (our last City Commission Meeting), and I have not received anything from her to date. GMM:ra:P2011 92- 423 c :71 c^ c1 .c 26 May 1992 Mr. Leo Van Burgon Manager of Transit Utilities and Right of Way Metro -Dade Transit Agency 111 North West 1 st Street Suite 910 Miami, Florida 33128 THE C ` DOLAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DOLA.N P.O. BOX 450606 INTERIORS J2610 S W. 28th LANE COMPANY MIAMI. FLORIDA 33245.0606 TELEPHONE 305/856-400�', r +1► FAX 105/856-6198 ' CONSULTANTS CLIENT CENTER GUILDERS IMIAM!F FLORIDA � 9� tfUr� + OUTFITTERS Z itSWWKDroee .51 Re: Lighting Conditions between Metro Rail & Commercial Buildings between S.W. 27th Avenue and S.W. 17th Avenue Dear Mr. Van Burgon: This firm is located at 2610 S.W. 28th Lane. It has been burglarized three (3) times in approximately 15 months. Twice in the past three months. The building has a monitored audible alarm services. The City of Miami Police have responded promptly and courteously. The company has incurred over $40,000.00 in losses, plus costs to regularly remove graffiti. The two recent break-ins have been on the face of the building that borders on the paved unlighted pedestrian walkway/service road that parallels U.S. 1 between the elevated Metro Rail and my commercial building. Several other buildings in the area have also been robbed at night. At night, this dark space is inhabited mostly by innocent unsuspecting people flaking a walk, street people, and homeless. Several times I ; save been startled by menacing vagrants coming to the windows at night making begging or harassing motions. I am requesting that the City of Miami/or Metro install night lighting in, this dark corridor and encourage property owners to eliminate these hiding places. 92= 4zs ,-�3 a Mr. Lbo Van Burgon 26 May 1992 Page Two (2) The following are three conditions that contribute to this problem that could be easily changed to reduce the crime and fire hazards in this area. . Safety lighting between the Metro Rail and the commercial buildings. Secure the rear doors on the vacant building located at 2600 S.W. 28th Lane, stopping escape -routes and hide outs. Secure the space between our 2610 building and 'the Paper Wholesaler' building on the Metro Rail side. It is a fire/safety hazard used for TRASH and the VAGRANTS. Sincerely, THE DOLAN INTERIORS COMPANY Daniel D. Dolan DDD:wwc cc: file Mr. Gullermo Olmedillo LIGHTING.LEE .92-- 423 _ _ ...... ............. .. _ _.• r.�_�� a+.�.e wne.er, �Mw e,.,, aneiP4a.��OR IRV of�i�zzrtM SERGIO RODRIGUEZ, AICP DlteCtnr May 27, 1992 Ms. A. Vicky Leiva, Esq. Ferrell, Cardenas, Fertel & Morales Suite 1920, Miami Center 201 South Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33131-2305 RE: PaRV/ Wh lesaler Dear M .teivy CESAR H ODIO City Maneger iiCf r.. V , ~ 92 •IUD` Pursuant to your note of April 15, 1992, suggesting that this Department take no further action enforcing alleged parking code violations, I am afraid that my answer has to be in the negative. Let me remind you that you placed the City on notice -of your client's neighbors` alleged parking violations via your letter of October 14, 1991, addressed to me, which you close by stating..."The issuance of citations to the other businesses is required if everyone is to be treated equally before the Law." I wrote to you on November 20, 1991, in order to respond to your request, enclosing a list containing the actions taken by our inspectors. In addition, you included the complaint in the public record of the Zoning Board meeting when you offered it as part of your argument. In conclusion, as you know, once a violation is reported, the Department is charged:with the responsibility of pursing it. Sincerely, odriguez, AICP ector - Enclosure bcc: Teresita Fernandez Clark Turner SR/rj Planning and Zoning Division / (305) S794M / FAX (305) 3S0-1IS2 PLANNING. BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT/VS N.W. 2nd Street. Miami, Florida 33125 OF I,): I &AN! . C I TY Ni;\.AGFR ' 5 - Cat of X-tairti SERGIO RODRIGUEZ. AICP Def IMI"1.1f November 20, 1991 Ms. A. Vicky Leiva Ferrell, Cardenas, Fertel & Morales Suite 1920, Miami Center 201 South Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33131-2305 RE: Paper Wholesaler i Dear Vicky; M CESAR H. OD10 Chy Manager This i; in response to your letter regarding the action taken by the Zoning Board to refer the parking violations in the area around Paper Wholesaler to the Code Enforcement Division of the Building and Zoning Department. Attached is a list of addresses with the parking status. If you have any other questions, please contact Juan Gonzalez, Chief Zoning Inspector, at 579-6800 ext. 705. ,L Very t ly yours, /WRodriguez istant.City Manager i x' SR%rb cc: Pablo Canton, Planning, Building and zoning '! Juan Gonzalez, Planning, Building and Zoning 92- 423 ADDRESSES 2400 SW 28 LANE 2434 SW 28 LANE 2450 SW 28LANE 2460 SW 28 LANE . 2500 SW 26 LANE 2520 SW 2E LANE 2600 SW 28 LANE . 2610 SW 26 LANE 2638 SW 28 LANE 10 : 13AM • C I TY YANAOER ' S - 3 ; 3 28T11 LANE COMPLAINTS STATUS Southland Tow4ng Active license no violation, Parking provided allowed used, Zoned I (Industrial). [.andrun Payne Animal C1 i.nj e, 7onp T. Pet Store/ Hospital, no violation, Parking provided a] 1 owe d use, Zone I. No Certificate of Use on file owner applied for C.U. never called, Notice of violation, Zone I. Antique Shop No Certificate of Use Approx 6 parking spaces on site, Zone I. Violation. Architectural Antiques, Grandfather in Legal non- conforming parking, allowed use, Zoned 1. Plastic Graphics Manufacturer, Legal non- conforming, parking allowed use, Zone- I. vacant. License for office Building no violation, 6 parking spaces provided allowed use, Zone I. Wholesale & Storage, Zone I allowed use. 92- 423 � � :E%7 21.CI7Y uF V.I :101"AM, • CI_Y 1:ANACER'S 0r - 2640 SW 28 LANE Antares (Seams to be closed) Legal non- conforming parking allowed use, no violation Zone I. 2642 SW 28 LANE Antiques Impot't Warehouse Wholesale/Storage, allowed use, legal non- conforming parking, Zone I. 2646 SW 28 LANE Darren William Manufacturer no violation, allowed use, Legal non -conforming parking, Zoned I. 2733 SW 27 AVE License for retail Lumber Wholesale b Storage no violation, allowed use Zoned C-1. 2743 SW 27 AVE Talavera Fine Art Retail no violation, Legal non- conforming parking, allowed use. 2751 SW 27 AVE Crusing Gear Int'1 Corp. - Retail, allowed use, j Legal non -conforming parking, no violation, Zoned C-1. 2757 SW 27 AVE. No Certificate of Use - allowed use, Legal non - Conforming parking, violation notice. 2759 SW 27 AVE. Tony's Antique, Retail allowed use, legal non- conforming parking, no violation, Zoned C-1. 2761 SW 27 AVE. - Attic Electric Art Retail allowed uae, Legal non- ` conforming parking no violation, Zoned C-1. :: 11 -1 6- Et C1 i J 2765 SW 27 AVE. 2771 SW 27 AVE. Estate Buyers Retail, allowed use, Legal non- conforming parking, no vi.olation, Zoned C- 1 . Architectural Antique Retail, allowed use, Legal non -conforming parking, no violation Zoned C- 1 . 92�- 423 c.17_ EY C1iy IMF -Adhft9' '10:21XV . C(TY II;kNAGE'S U OF I Aw Vr"C.CS FERRELT., CAR M AS, FL*.RTF.L 8: MO A OPOrViAlONAL A%%0CIA11C1N "' .�.� ;. �;';, i►1' ^r: i.UITZ ISO O. MIAMI CCuT[q MI�iON IA. reRgCLL, .f /1. 201 SOUTM •IMQAYFYe 411UVLLVANU r� j 3:.,,_ ALRENIQ N. I.'Af+U[MA,5 2"iiANa, FLonm, nntni•enc►n ' ALAN K. /'CRTCL TLLC1`-0NC(305)371•NSCv ALICIA M. MoRALC(A Ta.tCoVltn (308) 371.5732 A. VIr11V LKIVA GUY K. 9TCWART. JR MCT[R X. KNezeVICN Gfs6C�ORT A. rRca1C1� It October 14, 1991 is /d7 Sergio Rodriguez 0•c.r Assistant City Manager ISJV 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Sergio: At the Zoning Board meeting of October 7th, 1991, a request for a variance application on behalf of the Paper Wholesaler was presented. Among the actions taken by the Board was the instruction that the parking violations in the area be referred to the Code Enforcement Division of the Building and Zoning Department. Attached you will find a list of retail busineases in the area Who are operating without the required parking and who, unlike my client, have not received any enforcement action. This is creating a hardship on the Paper Wholesaler 'as they are the only wholesale/retail business being forced to meet the requirementrequirementM jor ggkin in the area. he issuance of citat ons to the other nesses s required if everyone is to be treated equally before the law. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, A. Vicky eiva i r cc: Alberto R. Cardenas, Esq. Janyce Robins (with enclosure) Laura Howell Guillermo Olmedillo (with enclosure) Pablo Canton (with enclosure) 39~ 423 3 3/ -`E>T EY • C I TY OF \! I kv, I ZwQ I - 32 10.21 Aa f • C I TY N-ANAGER ' S OF PHOENIX -UNICORN, INC. CONSULTANTS Planning . Zoaing . L-wid Use LAURgTWDALL-HOWELL, WIFL mu-AR0 ►A BUTLER DIR TO, A. VIOW LFJVA ATTY. FF.RRELl.. CARDENAS. FER'TU A MORALES FROM. LAURA TINDALL-mowELL SUBJECT: THE PAPER WHOLESALER INC. (WAREHOUSE P 1. INC.) � REVISED MEW DATE OCTOBER 4. 1991 i OCTOBER 6, 1691 AEVISED USTINO OF PROP ERTIES, AND 7 HEIR USES, ON SW 2D LANE AND SW 27 AVENUE ARE SET OUT BELOW. THIS UST ACCOMPANIES THE DRAVANQ WI41CH YOU ARE USING IN THE PRESENTATION. 1 HAVE INCLUDED NAWS OF PROPERTY OWNERS WHICH, IN SOME CASES, ARE ALSO THE USERS. IF YOU HAVE ANY OUESTIONS ABOUT THIS LIST AND/OR THE DRAWING PLEASE LET ►k KNOW. IF YOU NEED ANY CHANGES TO THE DRAWING, CALL MC- AND WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU WI:-LL NEED A COUPLE OF HOUES TO RETRIEVE THE DMMNQ AND MAKE FIEWWONS. ADDRESS AND USE UST ADDRESS 1. 2771 SW 27 AV 2 2780 SW 27 AV S 278S 6W 27 AV 4. 2761 8W 27 AV 6 7759 SW 27 AV S. 2757 SW 27 AV T. 2751 SW 27 AV b. 77 SW 28 LA IL 2W SW 25 LA 10. 264e SW 29 LA t 1. 2WSW 28 LA 1:. 2GW SW 2a LA 11. 2W SW 20 LA 14. Zi0SW25LA 15. 460C OW 28 LA Ia. 2520 6W:1 LA 17. 2= BW 2h LA 10. 2450 6W 25 LA 10. 24M SW 28 LA 20. 2400 SW 20 LA 21. 2=1 SW 20 LA = 2EOS 6W 20 LA :l. 7 01W 27 AV COMPANY NAME USE OWNED; (PROP. LJOR BUS.) A PLACE FOR FLOWERS RETAIL CESAR JIMWErZ DEDICIN GROUP OFFICE GEO. K AWOLD. ESTATE BUYERS RETAIL ANTIOUCS & EST. WNEM AMOLD ATTIC ELECTRIC ART RETAIL ' TONYB ANTIQUES RETAIL ' ANTIQUES [TQSURA RETAIL PATIVOK CANELES-MIWNEUM Q RETAIL ' TALAVERA PINE ART RETAIL CHARLOTTE'S ANTIOUES RETAIL SCHEWIRI imERNATIOmAL ANTIQUES FIX -TAIL ' PLEXIGLAG SHOMOOM MFGl6ALES ' DARKEN WUTAMB PSTEW. INC. ANTlOUES IMPORTS W HOUSE INC. RETAIL a AUCTIONNEERS MIAM ANfIOUE, AUCTION CQ ANTAAES RETAILA4r-G FURN. NN POMEROY CORP L C. HOFFER TuE PAPER wwHoLE.RALER INCH RETAIL WAREHOUSE 01. INC. DOLAN MOM STUDIO OFFICE DOLAN ENTEAPRISES VACANT AOBERMIN PLASMIC GRAPMCS MFG DE ZINNO ARCt11TECTUML ANTIQUES. INC. RETAIL . NO MIME ON PROPERTY TILE L PLAST91 CASTING 1 SALES OONFALDNE LANDRUM PAYNE ANWW. CLNJIC VETERINARIAN SANDY FUDGE PHOPS SOuTKLAND TOWING INC. VEt11CLE TOW►NB COMPANY SHFLL LUMBER INC. AETAL & W'HOUSE PAUL NANRON CORINTHAN ANTIOUES MAIL CFIU 9040 GEAR RETA UUF'G 92- 423 .vn. �•r,�nn nv�� pcaCaNVr caovc. c� oa.aa . caoslscw.c�►.aw c.�„�t (nn.:lraaa.�l�a.A Z