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ANALYSIS FOR ZONING CHANGE REQUEST
Approximately bounded by NW 17th Street to the north,
Interstate 1-95 to the east, NW 15th Street to the south and
NW 7th Avenue to the west
DISCUSSION
The proposal has been reviewed for a change to the Future Land Use Map of the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan from I -"Industrial" to C-2 -"General Commercial." The
subject prope:rty is comprised of several lots fronting NW 7th Avenue and NW 17th Street (A
complete legal description is on file at the Hearing Boards Office).
ANALYSIS
The subject site is approximately 2.83-acres (123,274 sq.it.) and is located on the generally
bounded by NW 7th Avenue between NW 15th Street and NW 17th Street in the Allapattah NET
area. The site is currently designated "Industrial" and the same designation is to the north and
south, and lots to the west are designated "General Commercial;" the subject lots are bounded by
the .I-95ISR 836 interchange to the east.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of the application as presented based
on the following findings:
The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of the application as presented based
on the following findings:
• It is found that the proposed amendment will increase the flexibility of redevelopment
opportunities for the subject properties.
• It is found that the amendment provides incentives for commercial redevelopment and
new construction in areas where such redevelopment will contribute to the improvement
in the built environment;
• It is found that the change encourages diversification in the mix of industrial and
commercial activities and tenants;
• It is found that the change assures that necessary support services, institutions and
amenities are available to existing neighborhoods;
These findings support the position that the existing land use pattern in this neighborhood should
be changed.