HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnalysisANALYSIS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
3255 Plaza Street
FILE NO. 03-0094x
Pursuant to Article 4, Section 401 of Ordinance 11000, as amended, The Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, the subject proposal has been reviewed to allow
a library and community center use as part of an addition to the existing recreational
building in PR ''Parks and Recreation" as follows:
NOTE: This Special Exception includes the following special permits:
Class II Special Permit, as per Article 9, Section 927, to allow temporary
structures occupancies, and uses reasonably necessary for construction such
as construction fence, covered walkway.
Class II Special Permit, as per Article 10, Section 10.5.2, to allow
identification and directional sign.
Class I Special Permit, as per Article 9, Section 906, Sub -Section 906.9 to
allow a ground breaking ceremony.
Class I Special Permit, as per Article 9, Section 916, Sub -Section 918.2 to
allow temporary off-street offsite parking for construction crew.
Class I Special Permit, as per Article 9, Section 920.1.2, to allow for trailer(s)
during construction.
Class I Special Permit, as per Article 10, Section 10.5, Sub -Section 10.3.2 to
allow temporary development signs.
The following findings have been made:
• It is found that the existing Community Center structure will be converted along with
an addition into a new library that still will benefit the area by providing a continued
service to the adjacent residential area.
• It is found that the proposed library use is appropriate for an existing PR '`Parks and
Recreation" zoning designation. It is found that the addition to the proposed
Community Center structure will allow for the conversion from a Community Center
to a library in Elizabeth Virrick Park.
• It is found that the proposed .layout provides adequate circulation. However, a
variance, as a companion item in this agenda for the required parking is being
requested as part of this change of use.
• It is found that the proposed facades are adequate from the design point of view;
however, signs and paint color samples have not been provided to determine aesthetic
impact.
• It is found that there is not a landscape plan included as part of this petition.
• 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.
• It is found that upon compliance with condition set forth below, this project will not
have any adverse impacts on the surrounding area.
Based on these findings, the Planning Department is recommending approval of the
application with the following conditions:
1. Paint color samples and signs specifications should be submitted to the Planning
Department for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit,
2. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Department, prior to the issuance of
any building permit, detailed plans and specifications to all subordinate special
permits being requested, as part of this petition, which have not yet been
developed.