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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcorrespondence gibbsW. TUCKER GIBBS ATIMBYATLAW 215 (11ANDAvvuie P.O. Boot 1080 OOO Nur 0e0v4ROMIDA33133 TELEPHONE (305)4484486 FACSSOU (305)448-0773 Pa g2... July 19, 2004 VIA JD DELIVERY Joel Maxwell Deputy City Attorney City of Miami 4444 S.W. 2i Avenue, 9th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Re: Application for kme 1 ent to Bayshors Palms MUM ilia ) Dear Joel, As you )mow, I represent Tomas Hoffman, Topeka Holdings and others who object to the referenced application. r' 7 0 C,] Upon review of the municipal file in this matter I found that the Bayshore Palms Major Use Special Permit (MUSP) was approved on April 28, 1998 and set to expire on May 28, 2002. Most significantly, I found no evidence that this MUSP is still in effect as it relates to the referenced application. This is what I have found: 1. On April 28, 1998 the Miami City Commission approved the Bayshore Palms MUSP. According to paragraph 9 of Resolution 98-450, the expiration date of the MUSP was May 28, 2000. (Exhibit `A') 2. The MUSP was for a two-phase project that delineated the southern parcel as Phase I and the northern parcel as Phase II. Page 1 of 6 vy D 0 y 6— Cd te-(2- 4.c1)4 Submitted Into the public record in connection with item Pz-tt2-- on a-»-otf Priscilla A. Thompson "--:. City Clerk 3. On June 25, 1999, the Third District Court of Appeal rejected a challenge of the MUSP approval by a neighboring property owner. 4. On December 15, 1999, the Director of the Miami Planning Department issued a memorandum, pursuant to Section 1706 of the City of Miami's zoning ordinance, that modified the MUSP by extending its expiration date to April 28, 2002. (Exhibit `B") This modification was made at the request of the property owner, Brickellinvest Joint Venture, which sought additional time because of delays caused by the neighbor's lawsuit. 5. On October 20, 2000, Brickellinvest sold the Phase II portion of the property (the northern parcel) to Excel.com LLC, and retained ownership of Phase I (the southern parcel). 6. On January 25, 2001, the Miami planning director issued another memorandum, this time modifying the MUSP to reduce the number of units and parking spaces. (Exhibit ,C') 7. On February 1, 2001, Brickellinvest, through its attorney, wrote to the assistant planning director about a possible revision to the planning director's January 25 modification memorandum. (Exhibit "D") In that letter, the attorney suggested that 'pit might be better on a going forward basis to separate the two phases' because the two phases are separately platted tracts and would be developed by different developers. 8. On March 26, 2001, Brickellinvest conveyed the Phase I or southern parcel to Suttonwood Holdings, LC. Page 2 of 6 Submitted Into the public record in connection wit item PZ - q z- on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 9. About four months later, on August 1, 2001, Suttonwood requested modifications to the MUSP because, it said, the 'development criteria was calculated separately for each of the two phases,' and the two phases were now two separately platted properties under two separate and distinct owners. (Exhibit `E') 10. On October 17, 2001 in another memorandum, the planning director modified the MUSP by separating the two phases, among other changes. (Exhibit `F') 11. On March 28, 2002 -- because Suttonwood had applied for foundation and building permits (on December 17, 2001) for their Phase I property but had not yet received those permits and because the April 28, 2002 MUSP expiration dated was fast-approachi*g -- Buttonwood's attorney requested a one-year extension to the April 28, 2002 expiration date for Phase I. (Exhibit '3') 12. On April 24, 2002 in a memorandum modifying the MUSP, the planning director agreed to extend the expiration date for the Phase I property to April 28, 2004 as requested by owner Suttonwood. (Exhibit •H') 13. On January 12, 2004, the new owner of Phase II or northern property, Tibor Hollo -- who is listed in a January 12, 2004 application as 'a member of Excel.com, LLC as general partner of TWJ, Ltd.' -- applied for a modification to the Bayshore Palms MUSP. This application did not include any request for an extension of the apparently assumed MUSP expiration date of April 28, 2004. (Exhibit `I') Page 3 of 6 Submitted Into the public record in connectio wi item .-. a on 0 if Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 14. As of April 28, 2004, the Phase II property owner had not made any application or request for an extension of this MUSP.expiration date of April 28, 2004. The =SP it is as allied to the Phase II property actually expired on April 24, 2002 because the time extension granted on April 24, 2002 was for the phase I property oily. The MUSP was effectively bifurcated after ownership of the property was split on October 26, 2000. This would insure that requests by the owner of one phase to extend the MUSP, or to make other changes to its property, would not have a negative impact on the other phase. The Phase I owner's request to separate the phases was critical because the separation protected the Phase I owner from any accusations by the Phase II owner that the Phase I owner's requested changes would negatively impact the Phase II property. Further, the city protected itself from the same charges when it correctly determined that Phase I and Phase II were two separate and distinct projects. Clearly, the owner of Phase I could not direct what could or could not be built on the Phase II property by virtue of being the first to request modifications for increases or decreases in the number of units on Phase I. Just as clearly, one property owner should not request MUSP time extensions regarding a property it does not even own. Therefore, the requests for modifications (including the time extension) made by Suttonwood were for the Phase I tract that it owned and not the Phase II property that it did not own. Suttonwood had no authority to speak for or bind the owner of the Phase II property. Page 4 of 6 Submitted Into the public record in connection with item 2. a on ^a -D prisaila A. Thompson ierk The extension of time requested by Suttonwood on March 28, 2002 and recommended for approval by the city's zoning administrator (`pursuant to' the Suttonwood request) and granted by the planning director on April 24, 2002 was for only the property owned and controlled by Suttonwood and no other property. There is no evidence that Suttonwood in its modification requests represented the Phase II property owner. Nor is there any evidence that the Phase II property owner agreed with any of the requests made by Suttonwood. The MUSP, as applied to the Phase I property, expired on April 28, 2004. The MUSP, as applied to the Phase II property, expired on April 28, 2002. If the time extension to April 28, 2004 applied to the Phase II tract, the Sayshore Palms MUM expired on April 28, 2004 because the Phase II property owner had failed to request, and the city had failed to grant, such an extension prior to April 28, 2004. Even if Suttonwood had had the authority to make the requests for modification as to density and extension of time on behalf of the Phase II property owner, the MUSP expired on April 28, 2004. Section 1704 of the zoning code states: `Major Use Special Permits shall be issued for a period of two (2) years, subject to renewal for subsequent two-year periods.' The owner of the Phase II property never requested a renewal of the MUSP for an additional two-year period prior to April 28, 2002, nor did the Phase II owner request an extension of the expiration date of April 28, 2004. In the Application for Major Use Special Permit signed on January 25, 2004, the owner of the Phase II tract stated that Page 5 of 6 Submitted Into the public record in eonnoeC t� I o� item �? .1� Thompson Priscilla A. City Clerk the purpose of the application was 'a modification of the approved Bayshore Palms MUSP." Nowhere in the MUSP application, the application package or in any correspondence from the Phase II property owner prior to April 28, 2004, is any request made for a renewal of the MUSP or an extension of the MUSP expiration date. And the planning director has not made such a determination, as was done on December 15, 1999 and April 24, 2002. Based on this information, on behalf of my clients, I request that this MUSP application be deemed as legally insufficient because it seeks to modify a MUSP that expired, at the latest, on April 28, 2004 and for which no request to renew was made prior to that date. Sincerely, Jeide W. Tucker" Gibbs Page6of 6 Submitted Into the public record in connectior�wi•"' item �on Priscilla A. City Clerk J-98-280 4/20/98 EXH1Bff "p „ =SOLUTION No. 98- 450 A RESOUQTION, W11H ATTAQIIRWZS. APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MT.OR USE SPECIAL PERMIT protsuaurr TO ARTICLlS 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, FOR 'THE B&Y8HORB PAS PROJECT, TO BB LOCATED AT APPROXIMATIILY 1201 BRICKBLL BAY DRIVE (F/lt/A SOU= BAYSKORB DRIVE) , MIAMI, FLORIDA; TO BE COMPRISED OF mar MORE TBAN 749 UN.iT8. ACCESSORY AND COMMIRCIAL SPACE AND 1.254 PARKING SPAM (INCLUDING VALET SPACES) ; DIRECTING TRAZ NITTAL OF T88 nun; RE90[,OTION; MING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLDSION8 OF LAii; PROVIDING FOR BINDING FBPMCT; CONTAINING A SEVBRABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN BFFBCTIVB DATE. NHERSAS, on November 7, 1997, the applicant, Judith A. Burke, for Multiplan USA Cap., a Florida Corporation, submitted a complete Application for Major Use Special Permit for the Bayshore Pales Project pursuant to Articles S. 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, for the property located at approximately 1201 Brickell Hay Drive (f/k/a South 8ay0bore Drive), Miami, Florida, as legally described on "Exhibit B*, attached hereto and in *Exhibit Aw, the Development Order attached hereto; and NBBEBAS, development of the Bayshore Pales Project requires the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit pursuant to Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended] and ATTACHMENT (S)` CONTAINED CAT CON SLEETING OF M,281998 liesobstke 98- 450 Submitted into the public record in copneetion with �? F: item on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1 } e • • .• WEBIZIS, the Lugo Scale Development Committee met an July 25, 1997 to consider the proposed project and offer its input; and MMBAS, the APPLICANT has modified the proposed project to address the expressed technical concerns raised at said Large Scale Development Committee meeting; and WHEREAS, the Prbaa Development Review Board (-DDRS') met on Member 13, 1997 to consider the proposed project and recommended approval of the project, with conditions as specified on the attached Development Order herein; and WHIMS, the Miami Zoning Board, at its meeting held on January 12, 1998, Item No. 12, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. ZB 1998-0010 by a vote of seven to sero (7-0) , RECOM EINDIN9 APPROVAL of the Special Exception component of the Major Use Special Permit Development Order as attached hereto; and SEAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting held on February 18, 1998, Item No. 1, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 14-98 by a vote of nix to zero (6-0), EHOMWENDING APPROVAL of the Major Use Special Permit Development Order as attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami to issue a Major Use Special Permit Development Order as hereinafter set forth; NOW, THNREIMMUL BE IT RESOLVED BY TEE COM+iISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Submitted Into the public record in connection wih item Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk - 2 - 98-40 1 Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Presadole to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. A Major Use Special Permit Development Order, attached hereto as R,rhibit "A" and made a part hereof, is hereby approved subject to the conditions specified in said Development Order, per Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance Mo. 11000. for the Bayshore Palms Project (hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT") to be developed by Multiplan USA Corp., ("APPLICANT"), at approximately 1201 Brickell Hay Drive (f/k/a South Bayshore Drive), Miami, Florida, more particularly described oaa "Exhibit B", attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 3. The PROJECT is hereby .approved for the construction of up to seven hundred forty nine (749) residential units, accessory commercial and recreational space and one thousand two hundred and fifty-four (1,254) parking spaces (including valet spaces). Section 4. The Major Use Special Permit Application for the Bayshore Palms Project also encompasses the lower ranking Special Permits as set forth in the Development Order, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. Section 5. The findings of fact set forth below are hereby made with respect to the subject PRODUCT: a. The PROJECT is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 1989-2000, as amended. 3 98- 450 Submitted Into the public record in connection wi item P2 - tip -on b'/ Priscilla A. Tho pson City Clerk 1 b. The PMOJBCT is in accord with the SD-S Zoning classification of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended. c. Pursuant to Section 1305 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, the specific site plan aspects of the PROJECT, i.e., ingress and egress, parking, signs and lighting, utilities, drainage, preservation of natural features and control of potentially adverse effects generally, have been considered and will be further considered administratively during the process of issuing a building permit and a certificate of occupancy. d. The PRJBCT is expected to cost approximately $246 million (with an additional approximately $158 million in construction period economic benefits), and to employ approximately 325 workers during construction MPTB); the PROJECT will also result in the creation of approximately 105 permanent new jobs. Tim PRJJECT will generate approximately $9.5 million annually in tax revenues to local units of government (1997 dollars). e. The City Commission further finds that: (1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City; - 4 - 98- 450 . 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Thompson City Clerk "1 1 (2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities; (3) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through compliance with the conditions of this Major Une Special Permit; (4) the PROJ= will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing reasonably accessible to their places of employment; (5) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities; (6) the PROJECT will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of the City, (7) the PROJECT will not adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood; (8) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety; (9) based on the record presented and evidence presented, the public welfare will be served by the PROJECT; and (10) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT arising fro safety and security, fire protection and life safety. solid waste, heritage conservation, trees, shoreline development, minority participation and - 5 - 98-4O J Submitted Into the public record in connectio wi item won LI Priscilla A. Th p5on City Clerk 1 1 L employment, and minority contractor/subcontractor participation gill be mitigated through compliance with the conditions of this Major Vie Special Permit. Section 7. The Major Use Special Permit, as approved and amended, shall be binding upon the APPLICANTS and any successors in interest. Section 8. The application for Major Use Special Permit, which was submitted on November 7, 1997, and on file with the Department of Planning and Development of the City Of Miami, Florida, shall be relied upon generally for administrative interpretations and is made a part hereof by reference. Section 9. This Major Use Special Permit will expire two (2) years from its effective date which is thirty (30) days after the adoption of the herein Resolution. Section 10. The City Manager is hereby directed to instruct the Director of the Department of Planning and Development to transmit a copy of this Resolution and attachment to the developers: Multiplan USA Corp., 2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1800, Miami, F1. 33131. Section 11. The Findings of Pact and Conclusions of Law are made with respect to the Project as described in the Development Order for the Bayshore Palms Project. which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof by reference thereto. 6 98- 450 1 Submitted Into the public record in connection wi h item f 7_- o. on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Section 12. The Major Use Special Permit Development order for the Haysbore Palms Project (iRxbibdt 'A') is hereby granted and issued. Section 13. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution or the Development Order (Exhibit 'A') is determined to be invalid. illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall in no meaner affect the remaining portions of this Resolution or Development Order (Bxhibit 'A') which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 14. This Resolution shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPT= this 28th day of April . 1998. (n modem ehh Mead Code Sea yhis hebiat3oi by sipNcp It In the t+ac:,,.,.s effective with the elapse of rega dng same, without the Mayor ATYRST: ` ALTRI J. SOtt AK, CITY MIRK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: K. WY$01. ASSISTANT CITY ATPORIIBY 142349 7 JOH CAIIAt.LO, MAYOR 2-30, s the kW" da not at d ''.•ce FroYt d, said Malian now ten (10) d r the dated action • dY Clerk 450 Submitted Into the public record in connection with item Pz 42on Priscilla A. Thpson City Clerk Distribution Below EXiliBif u.D „ Deccmba 15,1999 Modifications for Bayshore Pals MUSP Resolution No. 98-450 Adopted: April 28, 1998 Pursuant to Section 1706, Zoning Ordinance 11000, it is hereby directed that this memorandmm modifies the development order for the Bayshore Patens Major Use Special Permit, by approving the time extension described in the attached letter from Judith Burke on behalf of Hrickdlinvest Joint Venture, dated November 1,1999. This approval is based on findings that the proposed modification is a "de mimeos" consubstantial change to the Major Use Special Permit issued by Resolution 98-450, adopted April 28,1998. Resolution 98-450 is hereby amended as follows: s RESOLUTION NO. 98-450 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE 11000, FOR THE BAYSHORE PALMS PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1201 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE (F/K/A SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE), MIAMI, FLORIDA; TO BE COMPRISED OF NOT MORE THAN 749 UNITS, ACCESSORY AND COMMERCIAL SPACE AND 1,254 PARKING SPACES (INCLUDING VALET SPACES); DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. s Submitted Into the public record in connectiowith item 'pz- L.I a on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Section 9. This Major Use Special Permit will expire • ' on April 28. 200Z, pursuant to an approved time extension as traded an December 15.1999.. Attachments Din with its: Landes Slazyk, Assistant Director Planning Departmem Frank RoUasoa, Director Building and Zoning Department Juan Gonzalez, Acting Zoning Administrator Zoning Division Teresita L. Fernandez, Chief Office of Hearing Boards Judith Burke, Esq. Attorney for applicant Bayshore Patens Major Use Special Permit File 4" Submitted Into the public record in connection with item 2 . �A. on Priscilla A. T City Clerk CITE OF P.II,14.1: FL:"..%giCA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM EXiliBif 't n Distribution Below -- = 0I 33Ai g5,pJ t: Modification for Bayshore Palms MUSP - - - - = • Resohrtico No. 98-450 Adopted: Aprl 28,1998 FILe Pursuant to Section 1706, Zoning Ordinance 11000, it is hereby directed ted that this memorandmn modifies the development order for the Bayshore Patens Major Use Special Permit, by approving the changes described in the attached letter from Judith Burke on behalf of Bridcellinvest Joint Venture, dated December 20, 2000. This modification is approved as specified below and as detailed in the attached letter (referenced herein and made a part hereof). This approval is based on findings that the proposed modification is *Ode mmunns" nonsubstantial change to the Major Use Special Permit issued by Resolution 98-450, adopted April 28,1998 per the attached memorandum from Juan Gonzalez dated January 5, 2001. Resolution 98-450 Is hereby amended as follows: • • • RESOLUTION NO. 98-450 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE 11000, FOR THE BAYSHORE PALMS PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1201 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE (F/K/A SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE), MIAMI, FLORIDA; TO BE COMPRISED OF NOT MORE THAN 740 680 UNITS, ACCESSORY AND COMMERCIAL SPACE AND 4,244 1.133 PARKING SPACES (INCLUDING VALET SPACES); DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. • • • Submitted Into the public record in connectio wi h item in- 4 a. on Priscilla A. Thompson City Cleric es • • EXHIBIT "A" • • DEVELOPMENT ORDER • • The PROJECT shall be constructed filly in accordance with plans and design schematics on file prepared by Luis Revueha, P.A., dated November 1997 (as modified by Memocandims of Nonsubstantial Modification dated 6f24199 and !briber modified on 5/5/00: and on 1/25101); ... • Attadmients Distribution vrith attadimentx Lourdes Slazyk, Assistmt Director Pluming and Zoning Deputment Hector Lima, Director Building Department Juan Gonzalez, Acting Zoning Administrator Zoning Division Teraita L. Fernandez, Chief Office of Hearing Boards Judith Burke, Esq. Attorney for applicant Bayshore Palm Major Use Special Permit File • •» Submitted Into the public' record in connection with item 1)z . (4 on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk SHUTTS & BOWEN LLP JUDrm A.BURKE DIRECr LLNE s30SI 379.918: E-Mail: jburkeeshutts-law.com VL4 TELECOPY Lourdes Slazyk Assistant Director The City of Miami 444 S.W. 2"d Avenue Third Floor Miami, Florida 33130 ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW IA PARTNERSHIP CL_ DING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS' ISoo M AMI CLNITER 201 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD MIAML FLORIDA 33131 A11A141t3051358.6300 BROWARD I9$11 467-8841 FACSIMILE 130Si 361-9982 RE: Villaggio on the Bay Modification to MUSP Dear Lourdes: EXHIBff "p" February 1, 2001 This is a follow up to the voice mail message that I left for you yesterday morning regarding the modification to the Major Use Special Permit ("MUSP") for the Bayshore Palms Project. We appreciate your final approval and issuance of the modification to Resolution 98-450. The portion of the resolution modified provides for the maximum number of units and number of parking spaces on the project. As I stated in my message, we were unable to figure how the number 1,133 parking spaces was arrived at. The original MUSP provided for 580 parking spaces on the north parcel (Tract B) and 600 parking spaces on the south parcel (Tract C). Our amendment provided for a reduction of parking spaces from 600 to 479 spaces due to the reduced density. Therefore, if the project is considered as a whole, the number of parking spaces on the MUSP modification should be 1,059. If you plan to revise the memorandum, it might be better on a going forward basis to separate the two phases due to the fact that they are separately platted tracts and will be developed by different developers. I have attached a copy of the revisions to Resolution No. 98-450 showing how this could be accomplished with very few changes. This way, each developer will be able to apply to the City for any changes needed during the course of marketing or construction without having any affect on the other phase. A7MSTERDAM PDRtfAUDERDALE LONDON WARN OR ANDO Submitted Into the public' record in connectio w item 3'7 • on 1 Priscilla A. Thomp City Clerk TAL AMASSER • wawa' BEACH " Lourdes Slazyk February 1, 2001 Page 2 After you've had an opportunity to review the enclosed, please call me so that we can discuss this matter in greater detail. As always my client and I appreciate all of your help in connection with this project. Very truly you, Judith A. Burke cc: Mr. Juan Gonzalez Mr. Manuel de Zarraga Mr. Alex Garcia Mr. Luis Revuelta MAooCs39 44t1 UCC Submitted Into the public record in connectio wit item 'P 2 • Lip- on o Priscilla A. Th p n City Clerk SHTTS BOWEN LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT JAW JUDILIH A. BURL DIRECTLWE DOD379.9127 &Hrk VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director City of Miami Planning Department 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue/Third Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Re: Jade Residences at Brickel Bay Modification to MUSP Dear Lourdes: rni rein _n o•.' .,. f ..1: . 1 l 1 V: 23 EXIllBft "E August 1, 2001 Submitted Into the public' record in connectio wit' item _ :.yyon a1 °g Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk This firm represents Suttonwood Holdings, LC, a Florida limited liability company ("Suttonwood"), the owner of the southern half of the property previously approved for the development of a project referred to as Bayshore Palms and/or Villaggio on the Bay. As you may recall, the subject property had initially been platted as one tract of land. The Major Use Special Permit ("MUSP") approved the development of the project in two phases. The development criteria was calculated separately for each of the two phases. Last year the entire property was replatted pursuant to the Bayshore Palms Replat, recorded in Plat Book 155, Page 100, which provides for two separate tracts (i.e., Tract B and Tract C). Brickellinvest Joint Venture (`Brickellinvest"), the prior owner of the entire property conveyed Tract B (the northern half of the property) to TWJ, Ltd. on October 20, 2000. On March 26, 2001, Brickellinvest conveyed Tract C (the southern half of the property) to Suttonwood. Suttonwood is plamming to begin development of Tract C in the very near future. The project will be called "Jade Residences atBrickell Bay" (the "Project"). The final plans for the development of the Project show certain minor changes to the development outlined in the Resolution and the Development Order. Therefore, this letter constitutes our official request for a determination by the Administrator that these changes to the MUSP are non substantial. I have attached a copy of City of Miami Commission Resolution No. 98-450, adopted on April 28,1998 (the "Resolution"), together with a copy of the Development Order. As you know, the Development Order was previously modified on four separate occasions, i.e., June 24, 1999, December 15,1999, May 5, 2000 and January 25, 2001. All of the modifications were found by the Director of the Planning Department to be a "de minimus" non substantial change. Please note that the December 15,1999 modification extended the expiration date ofthe MUSP until April 28, 2002. Attached to this letter is a chart which provides a comparison between the original MUSP approved pursuant to the Resolution for Tract C and this proposed fifth modification. As you can - 1b09 MAMI CENTER • 201 SOUTH NSCAYNE BOULEVARD • IMAM FLORIDA 33131 • MIMB (7010 MOM • FACSIMILE DOM 311141192 • WENDS wwwM !.eom FOR IAUDiNDAti WEST TAUS ACH oMANDo 'DWANASSEL AMSTERDAM tONDON Lourdes Slazyk August 1, 2001 Page 2 see, the changes are minor and are in conformance with the criteria applicable to non substantial change determinations. As such, none of the requested changes exceed the zoning regulations. The footprint of the building is not proposed to be moved more than ten (10) feet in any horizontal direction. The height of the building is not proposed to be increased by more than five (5) feet or five (5%) percent of the height of the building. As a matter of fact, the height of the building has been reduced. In addition, the number of residential units has also been decreased from the originally approved 375 units to 326 units. Please note that, although the member of parking spaces provided has been decreased in line with the scaled down project, the number is still in compliance with the Code. The requested modification to the Project is "de nrin mus" as shown on the site plan entitled Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, prepared by Luis Revuelta, P.A., dated July 31, 2001 (the "Revised Site Plan"). Therefore, no portion of the proposed modification could have a serious effect on the Project. If this proposed modification is approved, it is our desire to abandon the first, third and fourth modifications. Of course, we request that the second modification remain in effect. I hope that the information contained in this letter and the attached documentation is sufficient to issue a determination that the Revised Site Plan for the Project is in substantial compliance with the previously approved development and constitutes a "de minimus" non substantial change to a Major Use Special Permit. In order to avoid confusion in the future, when you issue your amendment to Resolution No. 98-450, please change the name of the Project on the face of the Resolution from Bayshore Palms to Jade Residences at Brickell Bay. You will find enclosed with this letter our check in the amount of $3,000.00 to cover the administrative review fee and three (3) copies of the Revised Site Plan. If you have any questions or require additional infommationregarding this issue, please do nothesitate to contact me. Thanking you in advance for all of your courtesy and cooperation in connection with this matter. Very truly yours, Judith A. Burke cc: Mr. Juan Gonzalez Mr. Miguel A. Barbagallo Mr. Edgardo De Fortuna Mr. Jorge Brugo Mr. Ron Choron Mr. Luis Revuelta Raul Sanchez de Varona, Esq. 1MAoocS443OO9.1 ucc Submitted Into the public record in connectio wit item 2• 2 on tit Priscilla A. Tho pson City Clerk f a i Distautiaaa Below INTER-OFF!CE :j,IEMORAND'UPI EXHIOff uF October 17, 2001 Modifications for: Bayshore Palm MUSP Planning Department s Resolution No. 98-450 Adopted: April 28,1998 Pursuant to Section 1706, Zoning Ordinance 11000, it is hereby directed that this memorandum modifies the development order for the Bayshore Palms Major Use Special Pamir, by approving the changes described in the attached letter from Judith Budoe on behalf of Suttonwood Holdongs, LC, dated August 1, 2001. This modification is approved as specified below and as detailed in the attached letter (referenced herein and made a part hereof). This approval is based on findings that the proposed modification is a "de minims" nonsubstantial change to the Major Use Special Permit issued by Resolution 98-450, adopted April 28,1998 per the attached memorandum from Juan Gonzalez dated October 15, 2001. Resolution 98-450 Is hereby amended as follows: • • RESOLUTION NO. 98-450 • A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE 11000, FOR THE BAYSHORE PALMS PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1201 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE (F/K/A SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE), MIANII, FLORIDA; TO BE COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: PHASE I (AKA JADE JADE RESIDENCES AT BRICKELL BAY) SHALL CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN 326 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION SPACE AND A TOTAL OF 465 PARKING SPACES: PHASE II SHALL CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN 350 RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION SPACE. AND A TOTAL OF 533 PARKING SPACES AtALET—SPACES); DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION; MAKING Submitted Into the public record in connectio ► wkth item `z . Nat on Priscilla A. Thol'npson City Clerk FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. s • s s • EXHIBIT "A" DEVELOPMENT ORDER • s The PROJECT shall be constructed substantially in accordance with plans and design schematics on file prepared by Luis Revuelta, P.A., dated November 1997 (as modified by Memorandum of Nonsubstaottal Modification dated 6/24/99 and farther modified on 5/5/00,1/25/01. and August. 2001); .., Attachments Distribution with : Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director Plannhag Zoning Department Hector Lima, Director 'Building Department Juan Gonzalez, Acting Zoning Administrator Zoning Division Teresita L. Fernandez, Chief / Office of Hearing Boards r Judith Burke, Esq. Attar for applicant Bayshore Patens Major Use Special Permit File Submitted Into the pubs c record in connectio w' h item ?a. y z on a 4. Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk SHTTS B0�EN LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW JUDI[H A BURICE IaARTICI DOZE TLINEDee1i7l-Yfe7 VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director City of Miami Planning Department 444 S.W. 2n4 Avenue/Third Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Re: Jade Residences at Brickell Bay Modification to MUSP Dear Lourdes: 18ft"" March 28, 2002 This firm represents Suttonwood Holdings, LC, a Florida limited liability company ("Suttonwood"), the owner of the southern half of the property previously approved for the development ofa project formerly referred to as Bayshore Palms and/or Villaggio on the Bay. As you may recall, the subject property had initially been platted as one tract of land. The Major Use Special Permit ("MUSP") approved the development ofthe project in two phases. The development criteria was calculated separately for each of the two phases. In 2000, the entire property was replatted pursuant to the Bayshore Pales Replat, recorded in Plat Book 155, Page 100, which provides for two separate tracts (i.e., Tract B and Tract C). Brickellinvest Joint Venture ("Brickellinvest"), the prior owner of the entire property conveyed Tract B (the northern half of the property) to TWJ, Ltd. on October 20, 2000. On March 26, 2001, Brickellinvest conveyed Tract C (the southem half of the property) to Suttonwood. Suttonwood is planning to begin construction of the project now known as "Jade Residences at Brickell Bay" (the "Project") on Tract C in the very near future. The final plans for the development of the Project show certain minor changes to the development outlined in the Resolution. Therefore, this letter constitutes our official request for a determination by the Zoning Administrator that these changes to the MUSP are non substantial. I have attached a copy of City of Miami Commission Resolution No. 98-450, adopted on April 28, 1998 (the "Resolution"), together with a copy of the Development Order. As you know, the Development Order was previously modified on five separate occasions, i.e., June 24, 1999, December 15,1999, May 5, 2000, January 25, 2001 and October 17, 2001. All of the modifications were found by the Director of the Planning Department to be a "de minimis" non substantial change. Please note that the December 15,1999 modification extended the expiration date of the MUSP until April 28, 2002. Submitted Into the public record in connection with item P2-- LI> on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk IMO MIAw CENTER • an SOURS BISCAYNE BOULEVARD • MIAMI. FLORIDA 33t31 • I AM1 ODE 3384300 • FACSIMILE Devi 3 1-9992 • MISRE wNwYrMwvaes Lourdes Slazyk March 28, 2002 Page 2 Attached to this letter is a chart which provides a comparison between the original MUSP approved pursuant to the Resolution for Tract C and this proposed sixth modification. As you can see, the changes are minor and are in conformance with the criteria applicable to non substantial change determinations. As such, none of the requested changes exceed the zoning regulations. The footprint of the building is not proposed to be moved more than ten (10) feet in any horizontal direction. The height of the building is not proposed to be increased by more than five (5) feet or five (5%) percent of the height of the building. As a matter of fact, the height of the building has been reduced. In addition, the number of residential units has also been decreased from the originally approved 375 units to 336 units. Please note that, although the number of parking spaces provided has been decreased in line with the scaled down project, the number is still in compliance with the Code. The requested modifications to the Project are "de minimis" as shown on the enclosed plan entitled Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, consisting of 5 pages including a site plan and north/south/east/west elevations, prepared by Revuelta Vega Leon, P.A., dated last revised March 20, 2002 (the "Revised Site Plan"). If this proposed modification is approved, it is our desire to abandon the first, third, fourth and fifth modifications. Of course, we request that the second modification remain in effect. The information contained above, as well as the attached chart, outline the modifications as they relate to the original MUSP approval in 1998. I thought it might be helpful to highlight the minor differences between this development plan and the non substantial modification approved on October 17, 2001 (the "October Modification"). In most respects the development plan remains the same. There was a slight adjustment from the decrease in residential units that appeared on the October Modification. Ten (10) of those units were added back. However, the Project is being developed with thirty-nine (39) fewer units than the original approval. The parking, of course, was adjusted accordingly. In order to accommodate that parking, the pedestal height was also adjusted. The pedestal on the October Modification was 58' 4", whereas the Revised Site Plan shows the pedestal at 68'. You will note, however, that the original pedestal was approved for a height of 102'. Further, the building height was not increased. The October Modification provided for a height of 500' 8"; whereas the building on the Revised Site Plan is now proposed at 482' 10". Finally, there was a slight adjustment to the total FAR on account of the new units from 662.109 square feet in the October Modification to 679,205 square feet under the Revised Site Plan. The building footprint, however, stayed exactly the same. Suttonwood plans to begin actual construction in the very near future. Suttonwood filed applications for both the foundation and building permits on December 17, 2001. They expect to obtain the foundation permit in the next few weeks. However, it is possible that the building permit for the balance of the structure will not be obtained before April 28, 2002. Therefore, we are requesting an extension of the expiration date of the MUSP for a period of one (1) year, until April 28, 2003. Although it is highly unlikely that we will need that much additional time to obtain our permit, we make this request in an abundance of caution. I hope that the information contained in this letter and the attached documentation is Submitted Into the public record in connectio wi h item Pz- on D Priscilla A. Tho pson City Clerk Lourdes Slazyk March 28, 2002 Page 3 sufficient to issue a determination that the Revised Site Plan for the Project is in substantial compliance with the previously approved development and constitutes a "de minimis" non substantial change to a Major Use Special Permit. You will find enclosed with this letter our check in the amount of $3,000.00 to cover the administrative review fee and two (2) copies of the Revised Site Plan. If you have any questions or require additional infonnation regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanking you in advance for all of your courtesy and cooperation in connection with this matter. Very truly yours, <4.::4#'41A Judith A. Burke cc: Mr. Juan Gonzalez Mr. Edgardo De Fortuna Mr. Ron Choron Mr. Roy Hall Mr. Chris Gandolfo Adrienne Pardo, Esq. Mr. Nestor Vega MIADOCS ate., ucc Submitted Into the public record in connection wi h item `P?:_`j...-on a 2 y Priscilla A. C► _ Clerk Digit Below INTER -OFF! .= M!MORANTi.;:.! EXflI8ff"H" April 24,2002 Modifications for: Bayshore Patens MUSP Resolution No. 98-450 Adopted: April 28, 1998 Pursuant to Section 1706, Zoning Ordinance 11000, it is hereby directed that this memorandtun modifies the development order for the Bayshore Patens Major Use Special Permit, by approving the time extension described in the attached Letter from Judith Burke on behalf of Suttonwood Holdings LC, dated March 28, 2002. This approval is based on findings that the proposed modification is a "de minimus" nonsubstantial change to the Major Use Special Permit issued by Resolution 98-450, adopted April 28, 1998. Resolution 98-450 is hereby amended as follows: • • • RESOLUTION NO. 98-450 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE 11000, FOR THE BAYSHORE PALMS PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1201 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE (F/K/A SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE), MIAMI, FLORIDA; TO BE COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: PHASE I (AKA JADE RESIDENCES AT BRICKELL BAY) SHALL CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN 326 2211 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION SPACE. AND A TOTAL OF 466 422,PARKING SPACES; PHASE 11 SHALL CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN 350 RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION SPACE. AND A TOTAL OF 533 PARKING SPACESDIRECTING TRANSMITTAL OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Submitted Into the public record in connection with item Pz • Ya on Priscilla A. Thom City Clerk Section 9. This Major Use Special Permit will expire on April 28. 2004. pursuant to an approved time extension as granted on April 24. 2002, • • • • EXHIBIT "A" • DEVELOPMENT ORDER • • • The PROJECT shall be constructed substantially in accordance with plans and design schematics on file prepared by Luis Revuelta, P.A., dated November 1997 (as modified by Memorandum of Nonsubstantial Modification dated 6/24/99 and further modified on 5/5/00,1/25/01, and August, 2001; m¢ April of 2002); ... Attachments Distribution with attadmients: Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director Planning Department Frank Rollason, Director Building and Zoning Department Juan Gonzalez, Acting Zoning Administrator Zoning Division Teresita L. Fernandez, Chief Office of Hearing Boards Judith Burke, Esq. Attorney for applicant Bayshore Palms Major Use Special Permit File Submitted Into the public record in connection wiith item P2 n Priscilla A. Thompson C Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT HEARING BOARDS DMSION 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 76. Floor • Miami, Florida 33130 Telephone 305-416-1480 • Fax 305-416-2035 AaPucnnoN FOR Milli MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT IT IS INTENDED THAT MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS BE REQUIRED WHERE SPECD USES AND/OR OCCUPANCIES INVOLVE MATTEF' DEEMED TO BE OF CIUYWEE OR AREA.WDE IMPORTANCE THE CRY COMMISSION SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT (SEE ARTICLE 17 of ORDINANCE 11004 AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE of THE CITY OF ML4ANr. FLORIDA) THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALL APPUCAT)ONS FOR MIMIC USE SPECIAL PERMITS AND FOR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND SHALL TRANSMIT SAID APPUCATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS T THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD FOR ITS RECOMMENDATIONS AND MAY MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES. BODIES, OR OFFldE FOR REVIEW. ANALYSIS, ANDIOR TECHNICAL FNNDING8 AND DETERMINATIONS AND REPORTS THEREON. (SEE SECTION 1301.4 C ORDINAACE 11004 AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF * AK FLORIDA.) ANY PERSON WHO RECEVES COMPS NSATICNt, REMAUNERRT:'CN OR ExPe4sEs FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTNRE3 TO REGISTERA A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK. PRIOR TO ENGAGING N LOBBYING ACTMTES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS. CONBAITTEES AND TN - CRY COMMISSION. A COPY OF SAID ORDNANCE IS AVAILABLE N THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (M III CRY HALL), LOCATED AT 35( PAN AMERICAN DRIVE. MIAMI. FLORIDA. 33133. APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSE. IF NEEDED, TO BRING AN INTERPRETER FOR THE ENGJSH LANGUAGE TO ANY PRESENTATION BEFOF CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND THE CITY COMMISSION. POWER OF ATTORNEY WILL BE REQUIRED IF NEITHER APPLICANT OR LEW COUNSEL REPRESENTING THE APPLICANT EXECUTE THE APPUCAT)ON OR DESIRE TO MAKE A PRESENTATION BEFORE CITY BOARD COPAMITTEES AND THE CITY COMMAENON. • I, Tibor Hollo , 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. Property Address: 1201 Bridcell Bay Drive. Miami. Florida 33131 Nature of proposed use (be specific): Modification of MUSP aooroved for Bayshore Palms. A Residential Droiect with ancillary retail and commercial, 1. Two 11x17" original surveys and one 24x36' original survey, prepared by a State of Florida Registered Land Surveyor within one year from the date' of application. 2. Two 11x17" original plans and one 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, landscapkig, etc.; building elevations and dimensions and computations of lot area and bulding spacing. 3. Plans need to be stamped by the Hearing Boards Division first and then signed by Public' Works, Zoning and Planning prior to submission of application. 4. Affidavit and disclosure of ownership of subject property and disclosure of interest (see attached forms). 5. Certified Mist of owners of real estate. within a 500-feet radius from the outside boundary of property (see pages 5 and 6). Rpm. 12//06 01 Submitted Into the public record in connectio wi h item 2; on Priscilla A. Thompson 6. At least two photographs that sham the entire property (land and improvements). 7. Maps showing the existing zoning designation and the adopted comprehensive plan designation for areas on and arotmd the property. 8. 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. 9. Concept Plan: a) Site plan and relevant information per Section 1304.2.1d-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. 10. Developmental Impact Study (an application for development approval toy .a.. Development of Regional Impact may substitute). 1 11. Other (specify and attach cover letter explaining why any document you are attaching is pertinent to this application). 12. An 8 x 11' copy of all exhibits that will be presented at the hearing. 13. 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. 14. Cost of processing according to the City Code: a) $ )i IZI •'� , for the Major Use Special Permit — ‘)131)1641la4- 14O1) (C 0 e.1 b) Additional fee of $ , for any required special permits, changes of zoning or variances. c) Total Fee: $ 30, iz1.35 • 17. What Is the purpose of this Major Use Special Permit? A residential • = with accessory retail use. The application is a modification of the = _��, - ms MUSP,, Rev.1?106101 Tibor Hollo. Member. Excel.com LLC as General Partner of TWJ. Ltd A Florida Limbed Partnership c/o Vxkv Garcia -Toledo. Esa. Address Skin Sumbera Dunn et al. 20Q So. Biscayne Blvd. Ste. 2500 Miami. pt. 33131 Telephone • 305 374-2409 Date JJ a0u A el I ka.Joy Submitted Into the public 2 record in c9nnectio wi` o Kern _�Z _� on _� __L_ Priscilla A. Thompson lerk