HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Exception AnalysisAnalysis for a Special Exception as part of a Substantial
Modification to a
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
for the
CENTURY PLAZA
located at 850 NW 42nd AVENUE
CASE NO. 2005-0986
Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, the subject proposal for Century Plaza 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 drive -through facilities for
financial institutions.
• Special Exception as per Article 4, Section 401, to allow for residential density equal
to R-3 or higher.
The requested Major Use Special Permit is for the purpose of allowing Ocean Palace
Project, a Mixed -Use Residential Development project consisting of a total of 324
residential units along with 4,946 square feet of retail and a 3,048 square feet for a
bank with 664 parking spaces for the property located at approximately 840 NW 42nd
Avenue within the Miami International Airport (see attached legal description,
location maps and aerial photographs for exact property boundaries).
Note: These Special Exceptions also encompasses the following subordinate permits:
Class II Special Permit as per Article 4, Section 401, to allow a temporary
construction fence and covered walkway.
Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 927, to allow temporary off -site
parking during construction.
Class I Special Permit as per Article 4, Section 401, to allow for child care facilities.
Class I Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 906.9, to allow for special event
namely a groundbreaking ceremony.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 918.2, for parking and staging of
during construction (to be approved by Planning and Zoning Department prior to
obtaining a building permit).
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 918.2, for parking and staging of
offsite parking for construction crew (to be approved by Planning and Zoning
Department prior to obtaining a building permit).
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 Articlel0, Section10.3.2.2, to allow
development/construction/rental signage.
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 will benefit the city by
creating new housing opportunities for employees of the area as well as attracting new
residents to that area.
• It is found that the subject of these Special Exceptions, specifically for residential
density equal to R-3 or higher, to allow drive -through facilities for financial
institutions is completely within the scope and character of the area given that it is a
mixed -used residential project to be located along a major arterial that connects the
Miami International Airport with the rest of the City of Miami.
• It is found that sufficient parking has been provided to meet the foreseeable needs of
the project.
• 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 Department is recommending approval of the
requested Special Exceptions as a substantial modification to a previously approved
Major Use Special Permit (MUSP) with the following conditions:
1. This approval shall be subject to all conditions specified in the Final
Development Order for the project.