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PZAB Resolution
Enactment Number: PZAB-R-23-103
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File ID: 14775
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING, AND APPEALS BOARD, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), RECOMMENDING TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS OF AN EXCEPTION AND THREE (3)
SUBORDINATE WAIVERS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4, ARTICLE 5,
SECTION 5.6.2(H) AND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.2.5(A)(29), OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), SPECIFICALLY AN EXCEPTION TO PERMIT A
REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED PARKING WITHIN A TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR UP TO FIFTY PERCENT (50%); A WAIVER TO ALLOW
A TEN PERCENT (10%) REDUCTION OF THE MINIMUM REQUIRED 500 FEET
FROM AN UNGATED "T3," SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONE, FOR A PARKING
REDUCTION; A WAIVER TO ALLOW A TEN PERCENT (10%) INCREASE OF THE
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE; AND A WAIVER TO ALLOW STAIRS, ELEVATORS, OR
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ON THE ROOF TO EXTEND ABOVE TEN (10) FEET
FOR THE REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED "T6-8-O", URBAN CENTER TRANSECT
ZONE —OPEN, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1511 SOUTHWEST 2 AVENUE, 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 property located at 1511 Southwest 2 Avenue ("Property"), as more
particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A," is zoned "T6-8-O," Urban
Core Transect Zone —Open; and
WHEREAS, Habitus Hospitality Fund I LLC, formerly known as Habitus Brickell OOF A
LLC, ("Applicant") applied for an Exception and three (3) subordinate Waivers, as described
herein, for the Property; and
WHEREAS, the existing Property site is developed with a one (1) story duplex structure
in need of repairs; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to develop the Property with an eight (8) story
boutique hotel with 40 hotel units, a total of 35,497 square feet of Floor Area, and seven (7) on -
site parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant applied for an Exception pursuant to Article 4, Table 4 of
Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami
21 Code"), which requires approval of an Exception to allow a reduction in the required parking
for a property located within a "T6-8-O" Urban Core Transect Zone —Open; and
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WHEREAS, the Miami 21 Code allows for a reduction of the required parking spaces for
up to fifty percent (50%) for "T6-8-O" Urban Core Transect Zone —Open sites within a Transit
Oriented Development ("TOD") area, except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated "T3" Sub -
Urban Transect Zone, by process of Exception with City Commission approval and payment into
a transit enhancement Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Property site is located within a designated TOD Area, and is located
496.5 feet away from the nearest "T3", Sub -Urban Transect Zone site, as per the distance
survey provided by the Applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests a Waiver of the 500-foot distance requirements from
a "T3," Sub -Urban Transect Zone, pursuant to Section 7.1.2.5(a)(29) of the Miami 21 Code, to
meet the criteria of the aforementioned parking reduction as per Article 4, Table 4, of the Miami
21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests a Waiver to permit a ten percent (10%) increase of
the maximum lot coverage of eighty percent (80%), pursuant to Section 7.1.2.5(a)(29) of the
Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests a Waiver to exceed the maximum height of ten (10)
feet for enclosures for stairs, elevators, or mechanical equipment or for ornamental Building
features above the maximum height, pursuant to Section 5.6.2(h) of the Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department finds the proposed Exception and subordinate
Waivers to be consistent with applicable Criteria of Article 7, Sections 7.1.2.6 of the Miami 21
Code, including Article 4, Table 12; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Exception and Waivers are consistent with the goals of Miami
21 and the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") Future Land Use Goal LU-
1.3.15 which seeks to "encourage a development pattern that enhances existing neighborhoods
by developing a balanced mix of uses including areas for employment, shopping, housing, and
recreation in close proximity to each other"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has reviewed the application and finds the
proposed Exception is consistent with the goals of the Miami 21 Code and the MCNP; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department, pursuant to Article 7, Sections 7.1.2.5 and 7.1.2.6
of the Miami 21 Code 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 recommend approval with conditions of the
requested Exception;
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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 recommends to the City Commission approval with
conditions of an Exception and three (3) subordinate Waivers pursuant to Article 4, Table 4,
Article 5, Section 5.6.2(h) and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.5(a)(29), of Ordinance No. 13114, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami 21 Code"), specifically an
Exception to permit a reduction in the required parking within a Transit Oriented Development
area for up to fifty percent (50%); a Waiver to allow a ten percent (10%) reduction of the
minimum required 500 feet from an ungated "T3" Sub -Urban Transect Zone for a parking
reduction; a Waiver to allow a ten percent (10%) increase of the maximum lot coverage; and a
Waiver to allow stairs, elevators, or mechanical equipment on the roof to extend above ten (10)
feet for the real property designated "T6-8-O," Urban Center Transect Zone —Open, generally
located at 1511 Southwest Avenue, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the
attached and incorporated Exhibit "A," subject to the following conditions:
1. The Project shall be developed in accordance with the plans and supporting documents
submitted, bearing the ePlan stamp for Exception PZ-22-15497.
2. Any signage shall be processed under a separate permit in accordance with Article 10 of the
Miami 21 Code.
3. Pursuant to Miami 21 Code, Section 7.1.2.6(e), "[a]n 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
an additional year, may be obtained if approved by the Planning Director."
4. Pursuant to Miami 21 Code, Section 7.1.2.5(f), "[a] Waiver 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
an additional year, may be obtained upon approval by the Zoning Administrator."
5. The Applicant, owner, and any successor shall meet the conditions of all applicable local,
state, and federal regulations.
6. The Applicant, owner, and any successor must meet all applicable building codes, land
development regulations, ordinances, and other laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to
the issuance of any building permit.
7. Any modifications to the approved plans as a result or consequence of the Applicant's
compliance with other departments and/or agencies and/or codes, shall require a new
review for approval confirmation from the Planning Director in accordance with Article 7 of
the Miami 21 Code.
8. The City reserves the right to inspect the Property site to ensure compliance with the
conditions as listed.
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9. 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 the Code of the City of
Miami, Florida, as amended, ("City Code").
10. Approval for the requested parking reduction is conditional upon the payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as established by Chapter 35 of the City Code, and City
Commission approval of the Exception prior to the issuance of any building permit.
11. Approval for the requested parking reduction is conditional upon the approval of the
requested subordinate Waiver to permit a ten percent (10%) reduction of the minimum
required 500 feet from an ungated "T3" Sub -Urban Transect Zone.
12. Parking space calculations shall be conditional upon the approval of the requested
Exception by the City Commission.
13. Contribution to public benefits for additional Floor Area shall be required prior to the
issuance of any building permit.
14. Impact fees and an approved demolition permit shall be required, as applicable, prior to the
issuance of any building permit.
15. A landscape plan in compliance with the regulations of the Miami 21 Code shall be required
prior to the issuance of any building permit.
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.
Reviewed and Approved:
David Snow AICP LEED AP BD+C
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"Exhibit A"
Legal Description:
This submittal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing
In accordance whh timelines set forth in the City of
Miami Cede. The applica decision -making body NOR
resew the information at the pubc hearing to render a
recommendation or a final decla on.
LOT 2, BLOCK 29, HOLLEMAN PARK ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 23, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PZ-22-15497
10/04/23