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Resolution: R-06-0639
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File Number: 03-0094xc Final Action Date: 10/26/2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUIRING CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL,
AS LISTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 401, CONDITIONAL PRINCIPAL
USES OF PR PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE, TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY IN "PR" PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICTS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3255
PLAZA STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
"EXHIBIT A."
WHEREAS, the Miami Zoning Board at its meeting on June 12, 2006, Item No. Z.4, adopted
Resolution No. 06-1188 by a vote of five to two (5-2), RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the request
for a special exception as hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Miami, Florida, requires City Commission approval of the Special Exception as hereinafter set forth;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of this matter, finds the application
for the Special Exception meets the applicable requirements of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, as
amended, and deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami
and its inhabitants to grant the Special Exception as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. After reviewing the record below and having heard argument of the parties, and being
otherwise duly advised in the premises, it is found that:
a. The existing Community Center structure will be converted along with an addition
into a new library that will benefit the area by providing a continued service to
the adjacent residential area.
b. 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.
c. The proposed layout provides adequate circulation.
d. The proposed facades are adequate from the design point of view.
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e. 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.
Section 3. Based upon the foregoing findings and determinations, the City Commission grants the
Special Exception as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Miami, Florida, Article 4, to allow the construction of a library in "PR" Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Districts, for the property located at approximately 3255 Plaza Street, Miami, Florida, more
particularly described in "Exhibit A," with a time limitation of twelve (12) months in which a building
permit must be obtained, subject to the following conditions by the Planning Department:
a. Paint color samples and signs specifications should be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval prior to issuance of any
building permit.
b. 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.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {1}
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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