HomeMy WebLinkAboutClass II Special Permit Appeal LetterMarch 26, 2010
City of Miami
Anel Rodriguez
Hearing Boards
444 SW 2 Avenue
Miami, FL 33130-1910
This letter serves as a request for an appeal of Class II Special Permit File No. 10-0027
dated March 11, 2010. The appeal concerns the proposed pool replacement for Ransom
Everglades School at 3575 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133.
I request this appeal as a homeowner directly impacted by this project. I am located at
3090 Munroe Drive, approximately 200-250 feet from the northern boundary of the
school.
I feel the plans do not adequately address the following:
1. Noise concerns — Currently excessive noise is clearly audible from the existing
facilities. A new larger facility would make the situation worse.
2. Lighting sting concerns — The current lighting of the playing fields is already intrusive
and the addition of a contiguous, larger aquatic center would only compound this
problem.
3. Increased activity — The addition of parking spaces 5 feet from the property line
will also cause increased lighting and noise.
4. Landscape — The five foot setback will not provide adequate landscape buffer for
a facility of this size
5. Parking — This project will result in. additional need for parking and Ransom is
already congested
For all these factors I request an appeal be heard so these issues can be adequately
addressed.
Si cerely,
DeliTorr
Email: im gt@aol.com
Phone: 305.496.6605
CITY OF MIAMI
CLASS 11 SPECIAL PERMIT
FINAL DECISION
File No. 10-0027
To: Adrienne F. Pardo, Esq.
1221 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
From: Ana Gelabert, Director
Planning Department
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT A FINAL DECISION HAS BEEN REACHED ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
Title: Addition (Ramson Everglades School)
Address: 3575 Main Hwy., NE Coconut Grove
Final Decision:
Q Approval
® Approval with conditions
EI Denial
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
The subject proposal has been reviewed for Class II Special Permit pursuant to Article 15,
Sections 1511 of Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida. Section 1511 requires explicitly that a Class II Special Permit shall be required prior to
approval for development between Biscayne Bay and first dedicated right of way.
Pursuant to Section 1301.2 of the above-cited Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Department has
made referrals to the following Departments and Boards.
• Zoning Department
• NE Coconut Grove NET Office, Neighborhood Enhancement Team
• Historic and Environmental Preservation Office
Their comments and recommendations have been duly considered and are reflected in this final
decision. In reviewing this application, pursuant to Section 1305 of the Zoning Ordinance, the
following findings have been made:
FINDINGS
• It is found that the proposed work consist of new training and competition pools which will
replace the existing pools, new Tennis Courts, lockers rooms, restroom facilities, storage
spaces, office, covered parking and bleachers.
• It is found that the proposed project is in keeping with the architectural character of the
building.
• It is found that the Internal Design Review Committee initially reviewed the proposed project
on February 16, 2010. The committee recommended sending it back to the architect to
respond to the Committee's comments.
• It is found that a modified project was reviewed and recommended approval by the Internal
Design Review Committee on March 9, 2010.
• It is found that the proposed project was reviewed and approved by the Historic and
Environmental Preservation Officer
• It is found that with regard to the criteria set forth in Sec. 1305 of the City of Miami Zoning
Ordinance, the application has been reviewed and found sufficient except for the issues listed
above and contained in the conditions.
Rased on the above findings and the considered advice of the officers and agencies consulted on
this matter and pursuant to Section 1306 of the Zoning Ordinance, the subject proposal is hereby
approved with conditions subject to the plans submitted by the applicant and on file with the
Planning Department as well as the following limitation:
1. The Class II approval is conditioned to a full review by the Office of Zoning, any substantial
change that arise due to zoning comments will require a new Class II Special Permit; minor
changes (except those related to Guidelines and Standards) due to zoning comments shall be
considered substantially in compliance with this approval.
2. Provide the Planning Department and NET Office with a temporary construction plan that
includes a temporary construction parking plan, working hours, fences and screen details and a
construction noise management plan, with respective enforcement policies.
NOTICE
The final decision of the Director may be appealed to the Zoning Board by any aggrieved
party, within fifteen (15) days of the date of issuance by filing a written appeal and
appropriate fee with the Office of Wearing Boards, located at 444 SWI 2°d Ave., 7'" Floor,
Miami, FL. 33130. Telephone number (305) 416-2030
Signature C4bate / C�
Ana Gelabert, D for
Planning Department
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