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Ana Rijo-Conde, interim Assistant Superintendent
Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Planning
November 26, 2003
Ms. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
Department of Planning andrZ�.onind
444 S.W. Second Avenue, 3 . Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: 3163, 3165 and 3175 S.W. Terrace (Rezoning)
Dear Ms. Gelabert-Sanchez:
Miami -Dade County School Board
Or. Michael M. Krop, Chair
Dr. Robert B. Ingram, Vice Chair
Agustin J. 8arrera
Frank J. Bolanos
Frank J. Cobo
Perla Tabares Hantman
Betsy H. Kaplan
Dr. Marta Perez
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson
Superintendent
of Schools
Merrett R. Stierheim
Pursuant to the state mandated and School Board approved Interlocal Agreement
(Interlocal), local government, the development community and the School Board are to
collaborate on options to address the impact of proposed development on public
schools where the proposed residential development would result in an increase in the
school's FISH capacity utilization (permanent and relocatable), in excess of 115%.
Enclosed please find the School District's review analysis of potential impact generated
by the above referenced application. Please note that only one of the impacted school
facilities meet the referenced review threshold. The proposed residential development
will impact Coral Gables Senior High School currently operating at 159% of FISH%
utilization, respectively (please see enclosed analysis).
Pursuant to the Interlocal, the District conducted a dialogue session with the applicant
on November 17, 2003 to discuss the impact of the proposed development on public
schools. The District is grateful that the applicant took the time to communicate with the
District to discuss possible options that may accommodate new students generated by
the proposed applicant. The District will advise the City in writing in the event the
applicant and the District formalize a mitigation option to address school issues. Please
be advised that any options proffered are subject to School Board approval.
School Board Administration Building • 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 525 • Miami, Florida 33132
305-995-7285 • FAX 305-995-4760 • www.ARijo@facil.dade.k12.fl.us
Ms. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
November 24, 2003
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Additionally, pursuant to Miami -Dade County's Educational Facilities Impact Fee
Ordinance the proposed development, if approved, will be required to pay educational
facilities impact fees (impact fees) based on the following formula:
New residential unit square footage X .90 (Square Footage Fee) +
$600.00 (Base Fee) + 2% administrative fee = Educational Facilities
Impact fee
As an example, assuming the proposed unit is 1,500 square feet, the 85-unit
development is estimated to generate approximately $169,065 ($1,989 unit) in impact
fees. This figure may vary since the impact fees assessed are based on the actual
square footage of each dwelling unit.
In accordance with the Agreement, this letter and enclosed information should not be
construed as commentary on the merits of the pending zoning application. Rather it is
an attempt to provide relevant information to the City on public schools that will likely
serve the proposed development and meet the referenced threshold.
As always, thank you for your consideration and continued partnership in our mutual
goal to enhance the quality of life for the residents of our community.
Sincerely,
ivian GJVillaamil
Supervisor II
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Enclosures
cc: Ms. Ana Rho -Conde
Mr. Fernando Albuerne
Mr. Michael A. Levine
Mr. Ivan M. Rodriguez
Ms. Lourdes Slazyk
Ms. Adriane Pardo
Mr. Kevin Provance
SCHOOL IMPACT REVIEW ANALYSIS
APPLICATION: 3163, 3165 and 3175 S.W. Terrace (The Blue at Coral Way)
REQUEST: Zoning change from R-2 (18 units/acre to 150 units/acre)
ACRES: 1.31 net acres
NUMBER OF
UNITS:
85 units
ESTIMATED STUDENT
POPULATION: 23 students*
ELEMENTARY:
MIDDLE:
SENIOR:
10
6
7
SCHOOLS SERVING AREA OF APPLICATION:
ELEMENTARY: Frances S. Tucker Elementary — 3500 Douglas Rd.
MIDDLE: Ponce De Leon Middle — 5801 Augusto St.
SENIOR HIGH: Coral Gables Senior — 450 Bird Rd.
*Based on Census 2000 information provided by the Miami -Dade County Department of
Planning and Zoning.
The following population and facility capacity data are as reported by the Office of
Information Technology, as of September 2003.
STUDENT
POPULATON
Frances S. Tucker 472/
Elementary 482*
Ponce De Leon
Middle
Coral Gables
Senior
1,527/
1,533*
3,6521
3,659*
*Includes proposed development
FISH DESIGN
CAPACITY
PERMANENT
597
1319
2190
% UTILIZATION
FISH DESIGN
CAPACITY
PERMANTENT
79%I
80%
116%1
116%
167%1
167%
NUMBER
OF
PORTABLE
STUDENT
STATIONS
38
188
108
% UTILIZATION
FISH DESING
CAPACITY
PERMANENT
AND
RELOCATABLE
74%/
76%
101%1
102%
159%1
159%
Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, please note that Coral Gables Senior High School
meets the review threshold.
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL INFORMATION: The following information was provided by
school site personnel or other data sources in September 2003:
Frances S. Tucker Elementary
Access to computers: In each classroom, in special computer
labs and media center
Capital Improvements since 1990:
Recognition for Academic Achievement:
Special Programs:
Lunch schedule:
Non -instructional space utilized for
Instructional purposes:
Teachers required to float/travel:
None
FL School Recognition as an "C" School
Magnet programs
Begins at 10:45 a.m.
None
Spanish SL, CCHL and ESOL
Ponce De Leon Middle
Access to computers:
Capital Improvements since 1990:
Recognition for Academic Achievement:
Special Programs:
Lunch schedule:
Non -instructional space utilized for
Instructional purposes:
Teachers required to float/travel:
Coral Gables Senior High
Access to computers:
Capital Improvements since 1990:
Recognition for Academic Achievement:
Special Programs:
Lunch schedule:
Non -instructional space utilized for
Instructional purposes:
Teachers required to float/travel:
In each classroom, in special computer
labs and Media Center
Classrooms, Art/Music Suites and
Science Labs
"B" school
Magnet programs and Community and
Vocational classes
Begins at 11:30 a.m.
None
Language Arts, ESOL, Math, Science
and Geography
In each classroom, in special computer
labs and Media Center
None
Sterling Challenge
Magnet programs and Enrichment and
Vocational classes
Begins at 10:37 a.m.
None
Science, Math, Biology, ESE, History,
Language Arts, ESOL, Business and
Childcare
PLANNED RELIEF SCHOOLS IN THE AREA (Information as of September 2003):
School Status
Coral Gables Senior High School Under design
830-student station addition
(District will remove 310 existing
portables student stations
providing a net increase of 520
student capacity.)
Occupancy Date
2005-06
OPERATING COSTS: According to Financial Affairs, the average cost for K-12 grade
students amounts to $5,833 per student. The total annual operating cost for additional
students residing in this development, if approved, would total $134,159.
CAPITAL COSTS: Based on the States October-2003 student station cost factors*,
capital costs for the estimated additional students to be generated by the proposed
development are:
ELEMENTARY 10 X $13,294 = $132,940
MIDDLE 6 X $15,242 = $91,452
SENIOR 7 X $20,169 = $141,183
Total Potential Capital Cost $365,575
*Based on Information provided by the Florida Department of Education, Office of
Educational Facilities Budgeting. Cost per student station does not include land cost.