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Enactment Number: PZAB-R-22-072
File ID: 12384 Final Action Date: 12/21/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
("PZAB"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.2.6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114 ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), AS
AMENDED, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BOAT RAMP WITH TWO
FIXED DOCKS AND TWO FLOATING DOCKS WITH GANGWAYS THAT WILL
EXTEND 90 FEET INTO MARINE STADIUM BASIN AT A REAL PROPERTY
DESIGNATED "CS" CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT ZONE GENERALLY LOCATED AT
3501 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARITY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (the
"Applicant") has applied to the City of Miami for an Exception to allow for the construction of a
new boat ramp and installation of two (2) fixed docks, two (2) floating docks with gangways
pursuant to Article 7, Section 7.2.6(e) of Ordinance No. 13114, ("Miami 21 Code"), as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the property located at 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway (the "Property"), as
more particularly described in Exhibit "A", is zoned "CS" Civic Zone Transect Zone; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (the
"Applicant") requests an Exception and associated Waiver to allow the demolition of an existing
boat ramp for the construction of two docks at five-foot length, 116-square foot boat dock that
will extend 90 feet into Marine Stadium Basin; and
WHEREAS, Article 6, Table 13 of the Miami 21 Code, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Miami, Florida requires approval of an Exception to extend dock more than 10 feet or 10% of
the width into waterways for a property located within a "CS" Transect Zone; and
WHEREAS, Miami Dade County Code requires a water depth of four feet (Mean Low
Water) which is not obtained until 35 feet waterward from the seawall, to avoid and minimize the
impact to benthic resources, including submerged seagrasses; and
WHEREAS, a community outreach meeting was held on November 2nd 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located on the Rickenbacker Causeway on Virginia Key
Island; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in close proximity to the City of Miami Boundary; and
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WHEREAS, the Property has a Future Land Use Map Designation of Public Parks and
Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Public Parks and Recreation designation is intended to conserve open
space and green spaces of a park while allowing access and uses which will not interfere with
the preservation of any significant environmental features; and
WHEREAS, the Public Parks and Recreation designation is intended for passive and
active recreational uses including facilities supporting passive and active recreational and
cultural uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Exception is consistent with the goals of Miami 21 and the
Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") goals PR-1 to PR-9; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department finds the proposed addition is consistent with
applicable Criteria of Article 7, Sections 7.1.2.6 and 7.2 of the Miami 21 Code, including Article
4, Table 12; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has reviewed the application and finds the
requested Exception is consistent with the goals of Miami 21 and the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department, pursuant to Article 7, Section 7.1.2.6 of the Miami
21 Code, as amended, recommends approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") has considered the
goals, objectives, and policies of the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, and all other regulations of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the PZAB finds that the applicable requirements of the Miami 21 Code have
been met with the conditions as stated in Section 2 herein; and
WHEREAS, based on the testimony and evidence presented, after due notice and an
opportunity to be heard has been afforded to all parties and members of the public, there is
competent substantial evidence in the record to approve, with conditions, the requested
Exception;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS
BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The PZAB hereby approves the Exception pursuant to Article 7, Section
7.1.2.6 of the Miami 21 Code, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Project shall be developed substantially in accordance with the plans
approved as part of the request for Exception No. PZ-21-11532, bearing the e-
Plan approval stamp.
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2. Any modification to the approved plans as results or consequence of Applicant's
compliance with other departments and/or agencies conditions and /or codes, will
require a new review for approval confirmation from the Planning Director.
3. The Applicant, owner, or successor shall comply with the requirements of all
applicable Departments/Agencies as part of the City of Miami building permitting
process.
4. Illumination and other lighting effects shall not create a nuisance to adjacent
properties.
5. The Applicant, owner, or successor shall comply with all applicable building
codes, land development regulations, ordinances, and other laws and pay all
applicable fees due prior to the issuance of a building permit.
6. Signage is not part of this Exception and shall be reviewed under a separate
permit application pursuant to Article 10 of the Miami 21 Code.
7. The Applicant or successor shall comply with Chapter 17 of the City of Miami
Code of Ordinances and obtain a Tree Permit for any removal, pruning and/or
mitigation of existing trees.
8. The Applicant or successor shall comply with all applicable requirements of
Chapter 24, Environmental Protection, of the Miami -Dade County Code.
9. If applicable, the Applicant or successor shall comply with conditions set forth by
the Historical and Environmental Preservation Board as per Chapter 23 of the
City of Miami Code of Ordinances.
10. If applicable, the project shall comply with Article 11 entitled "Art in Public Places
(AIPP)" of the Miami 21 Code, as amended. The Applicant or Successor is to
provide proof of compliance prior to the issuance of the Building Permit.
11. Pursuant to Article 7, Section 7.1.2.6(e), an Exception shall be valid for a period
of two (2) years during which a building permit or Certificate of Use must be
obtained. This excludes a demolition or landscape permit. A one-time extension,
for a period not to exceed one (1) additional year, may be obtained under the
approval of the Planning Director.
12. Failure to comply with the conditions herein may result in the immediate
revocation of this Exception and shall be subject to any fines and penalties
pursuant to City Code
Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Resolution is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
THIS DECISION IS FINAL UNLESS APPEALED IN HEARING BOARDS WITHIN FIFTEEN
(15) DAYS.
Reviewed and Approved:
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Exhibit A: Zoning Map/Miami 21 Atlas
ePlan PZ No. PZ-21-11532 1
3501 and 3511 Rickenbacker Causeway