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ATTOR N E Y S A L A W'
Lucia A. Dougherty
(305)579-0603
E-Mail: doughertytCgttaw.com
December 8, 2003
Ms. Teresita Fernandez
Clerk, Hearing Boards
City of Miami
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Re: Letter of Intent for Columbus Tower MUSP
Dear Teresita:
On behalf of the Cousins Properties Incorporated, contract purchaser and Miami
Columbus, Inc., owner, we are submitting a Major Use Special Permit ("MUSP") application for
approval of an office building with retail totaling 691,101 square feet pursuant to Article 17 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Should you have any questions, please call me at (305) 579-0603. Thank you very much
for your attention to this matter.
cc: Mr. James George
Mr. John Ward
Very ru y yours,
Lucia A. Dougherty
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DEPARTMENT OF HEARING BOARDS
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor + Miami, Florida 33130
Telephone 305-416-2030 • Fax 305-416-2035
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR A
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
Welcome to Hearing Boards! This application process is for your reference and review.
It is intended to serve as a guide in acquainting you with our public hearing process. Following
are a series of concerns/requirements for you take into account. By any means, please feel
free to contact the department, should you have any questions.
CITY OF MIAMI ORDINANCE NO, 11469, CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE
CITY CODE STATES THAT ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION,
REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO
REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING
ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND THE CITY
COMMISSION. A COPY OF SAID ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, 33133.
The responses to the attached application must be typed and the complete application
must be signed in black ink. It will be accepted, along with pertinent documents, only the
first seven days (1-7) of the month from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Please note that the
cashier located on the 4th floor will close at 4:00 pm; therefore, the complete application,
reviewed plans and a paid receipt must be submitted.
You will be responsible, if needed, to bring an interpreter for the English language to any
presentation before city boards, committees and the city commission. Power of attorney will
be required if neither applicant or legal counsel representing the applicant execute the
application or desire to make a presentation before city boards, committees and the city
commission.
An additional recordation cost for the resolution is $6.00 for the first page and $4.50 for
additional pages. All fees are subject to change. Also, for City Commission resolutions,
please contact the City Clerk's Office at 305-250-5360.
Applications for Zoning Change (Amendment to Zoning Atlas and/or Overlay District) and Land
Use Change (Amend the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan) will not be accepted unless it
has a signature from the Planning and Zoning Department designee.
Applications given to customers do not constitute action from the City of Miami without
plans review and written comments from the Zoning Division of the Planning and
Zoning Department.
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IT IS INTENDED THAT MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS BE REQUIRED WHERE SPECIFIED USES AND/OR
OCCUPANCIES INVOLVE MATTERS DEEMED TO BE OF CITYWIDE OR AREA -WIDE IMPORTANCE. THE
CITY COMMISSION SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS. (SEE ARTICLE 17 OF ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.)
THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
ON ALL APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS AND FOR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO
AND SHALL TRANSMIT SAID APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING ADVISORY
BOARD FOR ITS RECOMMENDATIONS AND MAY MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, BODIES, OR
OFFICERS FOR REVIEW, ANALYSIS, AND/OR TECHNICAL FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND
REPORTS THEREON. (SEE SECTION 1301.4 OF ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.)
FINAL APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL CONSIST OF AN
EXECUTED RESOLUTION BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND A DEVELOPMENT ORDER ATTACHED
THERETO WHICH SPECIFIES THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
APPLICATION IS APPROVED. IF APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, SAID RESOLUTION AND
DEVELOPMENT ORDER SHALL, UPON EXECUTION THEREOF, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE OWNER OR
AUTHORIZED AGENT.
[, Lucia A. Dougherty, on behalf of Cousins Properties Incorporated, contract purchaser and
Miami Columbus, Inc., owner
, hereby apply to the Director of the Planning and Zoning
Department of the City of Miami for approval of a Major Use Special Permit under the provisions
of Article 17 of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance at the following location: 50 N. Biscayne
Boulevard, Miami, Florida
1. Two (2) original surveys prepared by a State of Florida registered land surveyor within six
(6) months from the date of application.
2. Two (2) 11x17" original plans and one (1) 24x36" original plan, signed and sealed by a State
of Florida registered architect or engineer showing property boundaries, existing (if any) and
proposed structure(s), parking, landscaping, etc.; building elevations and dimensions and
computations of lot area and building spacing.
3. Plans need to be stamped by Hearing Boards first and then signed by Public Works on the
8th Floor, Zoning on the 4th Floor and Planning on the 3rd Floor, prior to submittal of
application.
4. An 8'/2 x 11" copy of the plans after signature from the above departments.
5. Affidavit and disclosure of ownership of subject property and disclosure of interest (see
pages 5 and 6).
6. Certified list of owners of real estate within a 500-feet radius from the outside boundary of
property (see pages 7 and 8).
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7. At least two photographs that show the entire property (land and improvements).
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8. A clear and legible copy of the recorded warranty deed and tax forms of the most current
year that shows the present owner(s) and legal description of the property.
9. A clear and legible copy of the subject property's legal description on a separate sheet of
paper.
10. Maps showing the existing zoning designation and the adopted comprehensive plan
designation for areas on and around the property.
11. General location map showing relation to the site or activity to major streets, schools,
existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project,
and the like.
12. Concept Plan:
a) Site plan and relevant information per Section 1304.2.1 d-h in Zoning Ordinance 11000,
as amended.
b) Relationships to surrounding existing and proposed uses and activities, systems and
facilities, per Section 1702.2.2a in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended.
c) How concept affects existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and
designations; tabulation of any required variances, special permits, changes of zoning or
exemptions, per Section 1702.2.2b in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended.
13. Developmental Impact Study (an application for development approval for a Development
of Regional Impact may substitute).
14. Twenty-five (25) "Major Use Special Permit" books containing the above information. If this
project requires Zoning Board approval, a total of thirty-five (35) books will be required.
15. Is the property within the boundaries of a historic site, historic district or archeological zone
designated pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code? (Contact the Preservation
Officer at the Planning and Zoning Department at 305-416-1400 for information.)
16. Is the property within the boundaries of an Environmental Preservation District designated
pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Miami City Code? (Contact the Preservation Officer at the
Planning and Zoning Department at 305-416-1400 for information.)
17. What is the acreage of the project/property site? 1.30 acres
18. What is the purpose of this application/nature of proposed use? Approval of Major Use
Special Permit for an office building with retail totaling 691,101 square feet pursuant to
Article 17 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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19. All documents, reports, studies, exhibits (8 1/2 x11") or other written or graphic materials to
be submitted at the hearing shall be submitted with this application.
20. Other (specify and attach cover letter explaining why any document you are attaching is
pertinent to this application).
21. Cost of processing according to the City Code:
a) $ 45,000 , for the Major Use Special Permit.
b) Additional fee of $ -0- , for any required special permits, changes of
zoning or variances.
c) Total Fee: $ 46,374.00
Surcharge $1,150
Mailing $224.00 ($7.00 x 32 labels)
Signature
Name
Telephone
Lucia A. Dougherty
305-579-0603
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Address 1221 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
Date December, 2003
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this . day of v.
2003, by Lucia A. Dougherty
who is a(n) individual/partner/agent/corporation of
a(n) individual/partnership/corporation. He/She is Eerso.nallyl known to me or who has
produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath.
(Stamp)
OFFICIAL NOTARY SEAL
MARISOL R GONZALEZ
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION NO. DD148882
MY COMMISSION EXP. SEPT 17.2006'
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AFFIDAVIT
Before me, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared Lucia A.
Dougherty , who being by me first deposes and says:
[. That helshe is the owner, or the legal representative of the owner, submitting the
accompanying application for a public hearing as required by the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida, affecting the real property located in the City of Miami, as described and listed on
the foregoing pages of this affidavit and made a part thereof.
2. That all owners which he/she represents, if any, have given their full and complete
permission for him/her to act in his/her behalf for the change or modification of a
classification or regulation of zoning as set out in the accompanying petition, X including
responding to day to day staff inquires; 0 not including responding to day to day staff
inquiries in which case he/she should be contacted at
3. That the foregoing pages are made a part of this affidavit contain the current names, mailing
addresses, telephone numbers and legal descriptions for the real property of which he/she
is the owner or legal representative.
4. The facts as represented in the application and documents submitted in conjunction with this
affidavit are true and correct.
Further Affiant sayeth not.
Lucia A. Dougherty
Applicant Name Applicant Signatu e
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2003, by Lucia A. Dougherty
a(n) individual/partner/agent/corporation of
a(n) individual/partnership/corporation. He/She is ersonalIy, known tome or who has
produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath.
who is
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OFFICIAi, NOTARY
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MARISOL R GONZAUZ
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION NO. DD1T= 2
MY COMMISSION EXP. SEPT 17,2006
Contract Purchaser
DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP
Street address and legal description of subject property:
50 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida
See Exhibit "A"
2. Owner(s) of subject property and percentage of ownership. Note: The Miami City Code
requires disclosure of all parties having a financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the
subject matter of a presentation, request or petition to the City Commission.
Accordingly, disclosure of shareholders of corporations, beneficiaries of trusts, and/or
any other interested parties, together with their addresses and proportionate interest are
required. (Please supply additional lists, as applicable.)
Owner's Name Cousins Properties Incorporated- a public company
Mailing Address 2500 Windy Ridge Pkwy, Atlanta, GA Zip Code 30339
Telephone Number 770-857-2510
3. Street address and legal description of any property (a) owned by any party listed in
answer to question #2 and (b) located within 500 feet of the subject property. (Please
supply additional lists, as applicable.)
Street Address Legal Description
None
Lucia A. Dougherty
Owner or Attorney for Owner Name
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Owner or Attorne for Owner Signature
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ' 2
2003, by Lucia A. Dougherty who is a(n) individuallpartnerfagent/corporation
of a(n) individual/partnership/corporation.
He/She is personally known to me or who has produced
as identification and who did (did not) take an oath.
(Stamp)
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O: EAL NOTARY SEAL
MARISOL R GONZALEZ
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION NO. DD 48882
MY COMMISSION EXP. SEPT 17� `tt-,
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DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP
1. Street address and legal description of subject property:
50 N. Biscayne Blvd
See AttachedExhibit "A"
2. Owner's) of subject property and percentage of ownership. Note: The Miami City Code requires
disclosure of all parties having a financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the subject matter
of a presentation, request or petition to the City Commission. Accordingly, disclosure of
shareholders of corporations, beneficiaries of trusts, and/or any other interested parties, together
with their addresses and proportionate interest are required. (Please supply additional lists, as
applicable.)
Owner's Name Miami Columbus, Inc. (see attached list for shareholder information)
Mailing Address 4100 Joy Lake Road, Reno, Nevada Zip Code 89511
Telephone Number (775) 849-9070
3. Street address and legal description of any property (a) owned by any party listed in answer to
question #2 and (b) located within 500 feet of the subject property. (Please supply additional
lists, as applicable.)
Street Address
N/A
Ghassan Dahlawi. as President
Owner or Attorney for Owner Name Owner or Attorney for Owner Signature
Legal Description
STATE OF NEVADA
COUNTY OF WASHOE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this %S day of November, 2003 by
Ghassan Dahlawi, as President of Miami Columbus, Inc., a Florida corporation, on behalf of the
corporation. He (check one) [j(] is personally known to me or [ ] who has produced
as identification.
(Stamp)
KATHY L. BALTZER
Nry P � e� State of Nevada
Appo nt, eot No. 97-3741-2
1 . pia, Aug 13, 2005
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Shareholder information for Miami Columbus, Inc., a Florida corporation
The sole shareholder of Miami Columbus Inc. is National Land Corporation, a Nevada corporation
The sole shareholder of Nevada Land Corporation is Dahlawi Corporation, N,V., a Netherlands Antilles
corporation
The sole shareholders ofDahlawi Corporation, N. V., are Dahlawi family members only.
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Exhibit "A"
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LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 119 N. "A.L. KNOWLTON'S MAP OF MIAMI," ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK B, AT PAGE 41, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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