HomeMy WebLinkAboutSp Ex AnalysisAnalysis for a Special Exception component of a
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
for the
500 BRICKEL
located at 550 Brickell Avenue &
41, 47, 51, 57, 59 and 65 SE 6tn Street
CASE NO. 2004-0804
Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, the subject proposal for 500 Brickell has been reviewed to allow the following
Special Exception as a component of a Major Use Special Pe,ri►it:
+ Special Exception per Article 9, Section 915.2, for FAA clearance letter.
The requested Major Use Special Permit is for the purpose of allowing 500 Brickell
Project, a mixed -use Residential Development project consisting of a total of 633
residential units to be accommodated within two towers and 857 parking spaces for the
above mentioned property within the SD-5 "Brickell Avenue Area Residential -Office
District" and SD-7 "Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential District"
areas (see attached legal description, location maps and aerial photographs for exact
property boundaries).
Note: This Special Exception also encompasses the following subordinate permits:
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'.
Class II Special Permit as per Article 6, Section 605.3.1, for development of new
construction within the Brickell Avenue Area Office -Residential District.
Class II Special Permit as per Article 6, Section 605.3.1 and 606.3.1, for a temporary
construction fence and covered walkway.
Class II Special Permit as per Article 6, Section 605 and 606, for signage approval.
Class II Special Permit, as per Waiver of Guides and Standards to allow a backup
distance of 22'-8"(23'-0" required).
Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 906.6, for active recreational
facilities (including swimming pools).
Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 927, allow temporary off -site
parking during construction.
Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 906.9 to allow for a special event
namely a groundbreaking ceremony.
Class I 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 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 (to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Department prior
to obtaining a building permit).
Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 918,2, for parking and staging of
offsite parking for construction crew (to be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Department prior to obtaining a building permit).
The following findings have been made:
• It is found that the proposed mixed use residential development project will benefit
the city by creating new housing opportunities for employees of the area as well as
attracting new residents to the areas.
• It is found that the subject of this Special Exception, specifically for FAA clearance
letter is completely within the scope and character of the area given that it is located
along within Brickell Avenue Area Residential -Office District and Central Brickell
Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential District near Downtown Miami.
• 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 no condition at its public meetings held on March 17t, 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 mixed use
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.