HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Exception AnalysisAnalysis for a Special Exception component of a
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
for
MED TOWN
Located at
3452-56-66 N. Miami AVENUE
FILE NO. 06-00409x
Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, the subject proposal for Mid Town has been reviewed to allow the following
Special Exception as a component of a Major Use Special Permit:
Special Exception per Article 4, Section 401, to allow structure of density equal to
R-4 "Multifamily High -Density Residential on C-2 "Liberal Commercial".
The requested Major Use Special Permit is for the purpose of allowing Mid Town
Project, a mixed -use development consisting of a total of 155 residential units along with
'Ocy a total of 5,959 sq. ft. of retail area and 1,308 sq. ft. of restaurant space and 263 parking
spaces for the property located at approximately at the above described addresses (see
attached legal description, location maps and aerial photographs for exact property
boundaries).
This Special Exception Permit encompasses the following Special Permits:
Class II Special Permit as per Article 15, Section 1512, to request a waiver of City of
Miami Parking Guides and Standards requirement of one (1) additional foot in stall
dimension where the side of any stall abuts a wall, fence, building, or other physical
obstruction, to allow the minimum stall width dimension of 8'-6" from face of any
obstruction.
Class II Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 927, to allow temporary structures,
occupancies, and uses reasonably necessary for construction.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 10, Section 10.6.3.6, to allow
development/construction/rental signage.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 918.2, for parking and staging for
construction crew during construction.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 906.6, for active recreational
facilities.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 920.1, to allow a construction trailer
and watchman's quarters.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 920.1, to allow a trailer for
construction and other temporary office uses such as leasing and sales.
Class 1 Special Permit as per Article 9, Section 906.9 to allow for special event
namely a groundbreaking ceremony.
The following findings have been made:
• It is found that the proposed mixed -use development project will benefit the city by
creating new housing opportunities for residents of the area as well as attracting new
residents to the Upper Eastside area.
• It is found that sufficient parking is provided to meet the foreseeable needs of the
project.
• It is found that the proposed layout provides adequate vehicular circulation.
• 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 Mixed -Use Residential Development Project with the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall present final design details on the facades, including color,
signs, materials, site and landscape plans for review and approval by the
Planning Director prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2. This approval shall be subject to all additional conditions specified in the final
development order of the Major Use Special Permit for the project.