HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppeal LetterFLORIDA POWER _.Gr T CO Ms Ater. ' ; _. , , '10 JUNO BEACH, FL33408-0420
February 1, 2005
Teresita L. Fernandez
City of Miami, Dept. of Hearing Boards
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Re: Case No. 2004-0928 Florida Power & Light Firehouse Substation
Dear Ms. Fernandez:
In accordance with Article 20 of the City of Miami Zoning Code ("Zoning Code"), please accept this
letter as an appeal to the City Commission by Florida Power & Light Company ("P L") of the decision of
the City of Miami Zoning Board of the above -referenced case at its hearing on Monday, January 24,
2005.
At that hearing, the City of Miami Zoning Board considered FPL's request for special exception pursuant
to Article 4 of the City of Miami's Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow an electric utility distribution
substation in an R-4 zoning district.
FPL requests review of the Zoning Board's failure to approve FPL's application due to the fact that such
failure was not based on any competent substantial evidence presented at the hearing. In addition, City
staff recommended approval of the proposed project and the application met all criteria set forth in the
City Zoning Code. The proposed use of the subject property for an electric distribution substation as set
forth in the application is compatible with surrounding uses and is necessary in order for FPL to continue
to provide safe and reliable electric service to its customers. The purpose of the application is to construct
a substation to meet the current growth demands in the geographic area where the substation is to be
located. The FPL application submitted further meets all federal, state and local requirements related to
construction and operation of the proposed substation, including Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) standards related to electric and magnetic fields ("EMF").
Attached hereto are FPL's application and the staff report which FPL respectfully requests be submitted
to the City Commission for review.
Please advise when this item will be scheduled for City Commission consideration. Your prompt attention
and cooperation is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Pamela M. Rauch
PMR/bac
cc: Jeff Bartel
Dave Martino
Eloy Villasuso
Lucia Dougherty, Esq.
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