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March 28, 2006
Ms. Estrellita Sibila
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 420
Miami, FL 33133
RE: Height Analysis for the 600 Brickell Project
Phase 1 & 2 Located, in Miami, FL
Dear Ms. Sibila:
AVIATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 592075
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33159-2075
(305) 876-7000
The Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has reviewed the above mentioned
projects for a height analysis. Our review finds that a 913 ft assumed AMSL (Above
Mean Sea Level) structure and a 500 ft AMSL at this location conform to the Miami -
Dade County Height Zoning Ordinance.
However, our preliminary analysis indicates that the phase 2 structure may impact the
following Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) surfaces:
• Runway 8L IFR Departure: exceeds by 149 ft
• Runway 8R°IFR Departure: exceeds by 199.4 ft
• Runway 9 IFR Departure: exceeds by 210.2 ft
• Runway 12 IFR Departure: exceeds by 195.4 ft
• Runway 26L LNAV Final Approach: exceeds by 547.6 ft
• Runway 30 LNAV Final Approach: exceeds by 549.2 ft
The FAA will need to determine the effect of those impacts (if any) upon the developer's
submittal of form 7460-1 to the FAA.
This height determination is an estimate issued on a preliminary or advisory basis.
Before proceeding with design, the Phase 2 project still needs to file with the FAA by
using form 7460-1 `Notice of Proposed Construction Alteration for Determination of
Known Hazards'. In addition, any construction cranes for these projects exceeding the
height approved by the FAA must be filed by the construction contractor using the
same form. Thus, for any structure or crane at this location exceeding 200 ft, FAA form
7460-1 must be filed. The form is available through this office or through the FAA
web site: http://forms.faa.g_ov/forms/faa7460-1.pdf. This form
should be mailed to: Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Airspace Branch -
ASW-520, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Ft. Worth, TX 76137-0520. Alternatively, the
developer may "e-file" online at https://oeaaa.faa.gov .
Ms. Estrellita Sibila
March 28, 2006
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Based on the above, MDAD would not object to a proposed structure height that
conforms to the Miami -Dade County Height Zoning Ordinance as long as:
1) FAA determines that the construction of building at the above mentioned
height will not diminish or affect the safety, efficiency or capacity of the Miami
International Airport in any way; and
2) FAA issues a "Determination of No Hazard" for this project and location; and
3) An interested party does not file a "petition for review" to FAA's aeronautical
study that has yet to be completed for this project and location.
4) Please note that ongoing studies are being conducted by the FAA concerning
maximum building heights and their impacts to aircraft engine out procedures.
This may result in reduced building heights.
Please note that the airspace review process is governed by two different regulations: the
Miami -Dade County Height Zoning Ordinances and Federal Regulation Title 14 Part 77.
Neither MDAD nor any MDAD staff has the power or authority to enforce the County's
zoning provisions or the FAA requirements. Pursuant to section 33-339, the County's
Department of Planning & Zoning (P&Z) administers the County's height zoning
provisions (Section 33-339) which states that "all applications for permits made to
appropriate ° a municipal Building and Zoning Departments or agencies for all
construction... shall be approved by the [Miami -Dade Department of Planning and
Zoning] Director and the Building Official or by their duly authorized representatives
prior to issuance of the permit." The FAA has its own airspace evaluation requirements,
as well as the right to permit or not permit construction of a facility or use of a crane
based on the particular facts then presented before the FAA. Only P&Z or the applicable
municipal building official can make the final determination as to whether the County's
zoning requirements and height limitations are met, and only FAA can make the
determination as to whether FAA building and height requirements are met.
This determination is based, in part, on the description provided to us by you, which
includes specific building locations and heights. Any changes in building
locations/layouts or heights will void this determination. Any future construction or
alteration, including an increase to heights requires separate notice to the FAA and the
Miami -Dade Aviation Department.
Ms. Estrellita Sibila
March 28, 2006
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Should you have any questions in obtaining and/or filling out FAA form 7460-1 or if I
can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me at 305-876-8080.
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S. Harman
J. Bunting
D. Vreeland
Diane O'Quinn Williams, Department of Planning and Zoning
Al Torres, Department of Planning and Zoning
Damon Holness, Department of Planning and Zoning
Kevin Walford, City of Miami
Orlando Toledo, City of Miami
Earl Newalu, FAA
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