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File ID: 14170
Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED,
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA
STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM "SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "MEDIUM DENSITY
RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 3475, 3479 AND 3481 HIBISCUS STREET, 3475, 3447,
3435 AND 3401 WILLIAM AVENUE AND FROM "SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL/ MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" TO
"MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" FOR THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3452, 3440, 3430 AND 3460
THOMAS AVENUE AND 3456 ELIZABETH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
(COLLECTIVELY, "PROPERTY'), AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: See legislation for complete list of addresses.
APPLICANT: Arthur Noriega V, City Manager on behalf of the City of Miami
PURPOSE: See legislation for complete list of requests.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On March 1, 2023, recommended
denial, by a vote of 9-0.
City of Miami File ID: 13525 (Revision:) Printed On: 5/22/2023
City of Miami City Hall
Legislation 3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Ordinance www.miamigov.com
Enactment Number:14170
File Number: 13525 Final Action Date: 5/11/2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED,
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES,
BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED
COMMERCIAL" FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3475,
3479 AND 3481 HIBISCUS STREET, 3475, 3447, 3435 AND 3401
WILLIAM AVENUE AND FROM "SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/ MEDIUM
DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" TO "MEDIUM DENSITY
RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL" FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 3452, 3440, 3430 AND 3460 THOMAS AVENUE AND 3456
ELIZABETH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, (COLLECTIVELY, "PROPERTY'),
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
WHEREAS, Arthur Noriega V, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami ("the
Applicant") has submitted a request to amend the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") of the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") to change the future land use designation from
"Single Family Residential" to "Medium Density Restricted Commercial' for the property
generally located at 3475, 3479 and 3481 Hibiscus Street, and 3475, 3447, 3435 and 3401
William Avenue and from "Single Family Residential/ Medium Density Restricted Commercial' to
"Medium Density Restricted Commercial" for the property generally located at 3452, 3440, 3430
and 3460 Thomas Avenue and 3456 Elizabeth Street, a portion of which would be amended
from "Single Family Residential' to Medium Density Restricted Commercial', (collectively, "the
Property") pursuant to Directive 22-036 from the October 13, 2022 City Commission meeting;
and
WHEREAS, the twelve (12) parcels total approximately 82,510 square feet (1.89 acres)
of land, of which five (5) parcels have bifurcated land use designations making the amendment
of the for approximately 71,966.02 square feet (1.652 acres) of land; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Village West Island and Charles Avenue
Neighborhood Conservation District ("NCD-2"); and
WHEREAS, the precursor for the NCD-2, the "SD-26 Coconut Grove Market Overlay
District," was established by Ordinance No.12324 by amending the prior City of Miami Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 11000 ("Ordinance No. 11000"); and
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WHEREAS, on September 25, 2003, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No.
12417 rescinding Ordinance No. 12324 and amending Article 8, Section 802 of Ordinance No.
11000 to establish the "NCD-2 Grand Avenue Corridor Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District"; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2005, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 12651
amending Article 6 to add Section 626, titled "Village West Island Special Overlay District," and
to repeal the NCD-2 Grand Avenue Corridor Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and
further amending Article 8 to create Section 802, titled "Charles Avenue Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District"; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114,
the current Zoning Ordinance, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2020, the Miami City Commission, per Resolution No. R-20-
0131, found that the West Grove has been plagued by economic blight; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Commission directive on September 10, 2020, the City of
Miami ("City"), working with a consultant, completed a report to identify future housing
opportunities within the West Grove community, titled "West Grove Affordable Housing
Blueprint"; and
WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2022 City Commission meeting, the City Commission
directed the City Manager and the City Attorney to take any and all actions to improve
affordable housing within the Little Bahamas area of the City; and
WHEREAS, Appendix A.2 of the Miami 21 Code contains the Neighborhood
Conservation District 2 regulations, titled "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue"
("NCD-2"); and
WHEREAS, the intent of the NCD-2 is to identify and recognize areas in Coconut Grove
that are historically significant; to promote gateways, gathering places, and activities
corresponding to its culture and heritage; to compliment the character of the entire community
and promote the history of the Island District; and to promote its successful revitalization and
restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the West Grove neighborhood where there
are a variety of zoning designations, commercial uses, and single family and duplex housing
types; and
WHEREAS, changes to the FLUM could alleviate the conditions of blight while
supporting the intentions of maintaining the distinct character and heritage of the Village West
Island District; and
WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2022 City Commission meeting, the City Commission
directed the City Manager and the City Attorney to take any and all actions to initiate future land
use map amendments, rezonings, and waivers, pursuant to the Miami 21 Code, for the acreage
of real property at 3475, 3479 and Hibiscus Street, 3475, 3447, 3435 and 3401 William Avenue,
and 3452 3440, 3430 and 3460 Thomas Avenue and 3456 Elizabeth Street, Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on March
1, 2023, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-23-024, by a
vote of nine to zero (9-0), Item No. PZAB.6, recommending denial of the Land Use Designation
Change; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the goals, objectives, and policies of
the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, City Commission has considered the need and justification for the proposed
change, including changing and changed conditions that make the passage of the proposed
change necessary; and
WHEREAS, City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it
advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants to
recommend approval of this amendment to the FLUM of the MCNP as hereinafter set forth;
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 FLUM of the MCNP, Ordinance 10544, as amended, pursuant to small
scale amendment procedures subject to Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes, is hereby amended
by changing the Future Land Use designation of a total of approximately 1.652 ± acres from
Single Family Residential' to "Medium Density Restricted Commercial' for the property
generally located at 3475, 3479 and 3481 Hibiscus Street, 3475, 3447, 3435 and 3401 William
Avenue and from "Single Family Residential/ Medium Density Restricted Commercial' to
"Medium Density Restricted Commercial" for the property generally located at 3452, 3440, 3430
and 3460 Thomas Avenue and 3456 Elizabeth Street, wherein a portion is being amended from
"Single Family Residential" to Medium Density Restricted Commercial', ("the Property") as
described in Composite Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated.
Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second
reading and adoption thereof pursuant and subject to 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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