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Home My WebLink AboutR-79-0806RESOLUTION NO. •7 9 8.0- 6 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GOVERNMENT USE'.AS-PER • ORDINANCE-NO.-6871,. ARTICLE XXI-2-GU-GOVERNMENTAL .USE DISTRICT, SECTION• 3(1-2), TO OPERATE A.FIRE- RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY•ON PART OF THE COCONUT GROVE MUNICIPAL TRACT (62-61), PLUS -ALL OF: -THE JEFFERSON.STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 377.3'-- SOUTH OF THE - SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF.WASHINGTON'AVENUE, PROPOSED FOR VACATION, BEING -APPROXIMATELY' 3850 3996 WASHINGTON AVENUE; ZONED•R-2 (TWO FAMILY),. .PROPOSED TO BE REZONED TO GU (GOVERNMENTAL USE) DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of September 19, 1979, Item No. 1-A(b), following an. advertised Hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 52-79 by a 7 to 0 vote recommending denial of request for permission to operate a Fire Rescue Training Facility as per Article XXI-2-GU-GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT, Section 3(1-2), as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to grant said use; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TH MMMN eOl CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: ITEM N Section 1. The request for permission to o�trai a rire Rescue Training Facility per Article XXI-2-GU-GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT, Section 3(1-2) of Ordinance No. 6871, on part of the Coconut Grove Municipal Tract (62-61), plus all of the Jefferson Street right-of-way for 377.3' south of the south right-of-way of Washington Avenue, proposed for vacation, being approximately 3850-3996 Washington Avenue, zoned R-2 (Two Family), proposed to be rezoned to GU (Governmental Use), be and the same is hereby granted PASSED AND ADOPTED this TY CLERRK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: 26th day of J. MICHAEL APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNES November Maurice A. Fevre MAYOR RGE F. KN Y ATTORN 1979. Qq- 79806 "7 APPLICANT: PETITION: REQUEST: BACKGROUND: PLANNING FACT SHEET City of Miami Planning Department: August 13, 1979 1A.ApPROXIMATELY 3850-3996 WASHINGTON AVENUE COCONUT GROVE MUNICIPAL TRACT (62-61) plus all of the Jefferson Street right-of-way for 377.3' south of the south right-of-way: of Washington Avenue, proposed for vacation. a) Change of Zoning Classification of the north portion of the tract from R-2 TWO FAMILY DWELLING to PR -PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL USE; of the Jefferson Street right-of-way proposed to be vacated to PR -PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL USE, and of the remainder of the tract from R-2 TWO FAMILY DWELLING to GU -GOVERNMENT USE. and b) Request for permission to operate a Fire Rescue Training Facility per ARTICLE XXI-2 GU -GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT, Section'3(1-2) on above site zoned R-2 Two Family Dwelling; proposed to be rezoned to GU -Governmental Use. To allow the conversion of the Coconut Grove Incinerator to a Fire Department Training Facility designating part of the site (and vacated Jefferson Street) as park use in conjunction with existing Grand Avenue Park to the west. The municipal incinerator in Coconut Grove ceased operation in 1970 and the chimney was demolished in 1974. The structure has remained largely unutilized since that time except for an auto mechanic school sponsored by Coconut • Grove Cares. Various efforts have been made to either demolish the structure or find a pro- ductive use for it. The Parks Department has completed three basketball courts, two tennis courts and a parking lot on the north side of the site. 79-806 BACKGROUND: ANALYSIS: Grand Avenue Park, George Washington Carver Elementary School and Junior High School are to the west, single family housing is to the north and east, the Kings Way housing project is to the south. Zoning is R-2. By previous action of May 16, 1977, the Zoning Board has recommended the closure of the por- tion of Jefferson Street between the subject site and Grand Avenue Park (Resolution ZB 82-77). The consulting firm of Hoffman/Santos/Raimundez has prepared a report "Fire Rescue Training Center" (May 1979) for the Fire Department recommending that: 1. The incinerator be renovated as a Fire Rescue Training Center. 2. Jefferson Street be closed and Grand Avenue. Park uses be expanded into the vacated right-of-way. 3. The basketball courts, tennis courts and parking area be retained. 4. The site around the structure be re -con- toured to separate the circulation of fire apparatus and private automobiles and parking. The training function consists of a) recruit training and b) in-service training of existing personnel. Some of the training exercises, such as maneuvering fire fighting apparatus, will be conducted on the site. However, all testing and training involving noise and smoke will be con- ducted inside the structure Thirty parking spaces are provided for the staff of five and average classes of 25. The site will be generously landscaped. The proposed budget is $1.43 million from Fire Department bond funds, with construction scheduled to commence this fall. Should the community approve, CD funding might become available for landscaping a 15' wide linear connection along the north side of the site, next to Washington Avenue. ANALYSIS: RECOMMENDATION The Coconut Grove Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CD Task Force) by letter of August 6, 1979 (attached) has expressed their opposition to the Fire Rescue Training Facility. PLANNING Approval, of a) and b) subject to site and DEPARTMENT development plan approval. This recommendation is based on the following factors a) Compatibility. The surrounding park uses, parking areas and open space will allow compatibility of the facility with the surrounding neighborhood. b) Plan Conformity. The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan designates the site for recreation and open space, in conformity with PR and GU zoning. c) Traffic Access and Circulation. Circulation is internal to the site with ready external access from. Thomas Avenue to Brooker Street to Grand Avenue - an arterial street. d) Effect Upon Adjacent Properties. The impact of the facility on drainag` e'1 ght and air and property values is considered beneficial by stationing City personnel in this large structure, whose present vacancy is considered detrimental. e) Scale Relationships. Although out -of -scale with the surrounding single-family, school and park development this use makes productive use of an obsolescent City facility. f) Design, Landscaping and Amenities. Generous landscaping and open space is provided. g) Essential Use. Fire Rescue Training is essen- tial to adequately train City firefighters. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD DEFERRED by a 4-0 vote, September 5, 1979. Recommended DENIAL, September 19, 1979, by a 7-0 vote. avow 3LVAIHd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C3-0-0 CAA/CD Neighborhood Advisory Committee 3750 South Dixie Highway Miami, Florida 33133 August 6, 1979 Mr. Jack Luft, Planner 111 City of Miami Planning Department 3342 Pan American Drive Miami., Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Luft: The Coconut Grove Neighborhood Advisory Committee (old and new) met on Wednesday, August 1, 1979 to discuss the proposed plans to build a Fire College at the Old Incinerator (Bounded by Jefferson Street and Washington Avenue). Those present voted to the above plans as follows:. Fredericka Brown - For Esther M. Armbrister - Against Alston Scott - Against Adeline Brennan - Against Franki.e Rolle Against Estella Whitehead - Against Sincerely, Fredericka Brown Chairperson FB/baw Carl Prime Against Lola Wacker - Abstain Phyllis Taylor - Against. 67s: al ..f lrAnows APPROXIMATELY3850-3996 WASHINGTON AVENUE COCONUT GROVE MUNICIPAL' TRACT KI Int o a L_