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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSp Exception AnalysisAnalysis for a Special Exception component of a MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT for the DUPONT TOWERS located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard CASE NO. 2004-0783 Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, the subject proposal for Dupont Towers has been reviewed to allow the following Special Exception as a component of a Major Use Special Permit: • Special Exception as per Article 4, Section 401, to allow bar/lounge open to the public with the CBD/Central Business District. • Special Exception per Article 9, Section 917.1.2, to allow valet parking for hotel and restaurant up to 50% of existing off-street parking spaces. The requested Major Use Special Permit is for the purpose of allowing Dupont Towers Project, a Residential Development project consisting of a total of 1,290 residential units to be accommodated within two towers and 1,481 parking spaces for the property located at approximately 300 S. Biscayne Boulevard within the Downtown Miami area (see attached legal description, location maps and aerial photographs for exact property boundaries). Per City Charter, Section 3(mm)(ii) and (iii) to waive side yard and setback from the sea wall requirements for small portion of setback located at northeast corner to the northwest corner of the property. Per City Code, Chapter 23-5a, Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for ground disturbing activity in an Archeological Conservation Area. Note: This Special Exception also encompasses the following subordinate permits: Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 927, allow temporary off -site parking during construction. Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 908.2, for access from a public street roadway width greater than twenty-five (25) feet. Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 922.1 and 923.2, a request to reduce three loading spaces from 12' x 55' to six 12' x 35' and reduce one 12' x 35' to two 10' x 20'. Class II Special Permit as per Article 4, Section 401, to request for signage approval. Class II Special Permit, as per Article 4, Section 401, development in the CBD/Central Business District. Class II Special Permit, as per Article 4, Section 401, for a temporary construction fence and covered walkway. Class I Special Permit, as per Article 9, Section 915.2, for FAA clearance letter. Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 925.3.8, to allow development/ construction/ rental signage. Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 918.2, for parking and staging of during construction. Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 918.2, for parking and staging of offsite parking for construction crew. Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 906.6, for active recreational facilities. Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 920.1, to allow a construction trailer and watchman's quarters. Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 920.1, to allow for special event namely a groundbreaking ceremony. Pursuant to Section 2502 of Ordinance No. 11000, designation as a phased development project. The following findings have been made: • It is found that the proposed residential development project wilt benefit the city by creating new housing opportunities for employees of the area as well as attracting new residents to the Central Business District/CBD area. • It is found that the subject of these Special Exceptions, specifically for valet parking of the hotel and restaurant up to 50% of existing off-street parking spaces and to allow bar/lounge to be open to the public is completely within the scope and character of the area given that it is a luxury residential project to be located along a significant location within Central Business Distriet/CBD. • It is found that sufficient parking is provided to meet the foreseeable needs of the project. • It is found that the Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) has recommended approval with the condition that the material boards submitted along with the three dimensional rendering submitted, be part of the Major Use Special Permit (MUSP) project at its public meetings held on January 21, 2004. • It is found that with respect to all additional criteria as specified in Section 1305 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, the proposal has been reviewed and found to be adequate. Based on these findings, the Planning and Zoning Department is recommending approval of the requested Special Exceptions as a component of a Residential Development Project with the following conditions: 1. The approval of this Major Use Special Permit shall be subject to the recordation of the following documents prior to the issuance of shell permit for the proposed project: a. Unity of Title or covenant in lieu thereof providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and facilities will be by the property owner or a mandatory property owner association in perpetuity. b. Development Order specifying that the Development Order runs with the land and is binding on the Applicant, it successors and assigns, jointly or severally. 2. The applicant shall submit a parking plan for construction employees and temporary parking arrangements for the existing building while under construction; said parking plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Planning and Development prior to the issuance of any building permits. 3. The applicant shall provide plans for proposed sidewalk and swale area improvements prior to the issuance of a building permit; said plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department and the Department of Planning and Development. 4. This approval shall also be subject to all additional conditions specified in the Final Development Order for the project.