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ANALYSIS FOR ZONING CHANGE REQUEST
Approximately bounded by NW 20th 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 Zoning Atlas I -"Industrial" to C-2 "Liberal
Commercial." The subject property is comprised of several lots fronting in the area of NW 20th
Street, NW 17th Street, NW 7th Avenue and 1-95 (A complete legal description is on file at the
Hearing Boards Office).
ANALYSIS
The subject site is approximately 7.88-acres (343,253 sq. ft.) located on the generally bounded by
NW 20th Street, NW 17th Street, NW 7th Avenue and 1-95 in the Allapattah NET area. The site is
currently designated "Industrial" and the same designation is to the north and south, lots to the
west are designated "General Commercial" and "Industrial."
RECOMMENDATION
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.