HomeMy WebLinkAboutAviation Comments (9.13.05)MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
M I AM I-DADE
September 13, 2005
Mr. Kevin Walford
City of Miami
Department of Building
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., 4t11 Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
22 Pry 2 0'
AVIATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 592075
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33159-2075
(305) 876-7000
Re: Height Analysis for the Sawyer's Walk Project
located between NW 6th and 8th ST/ 3rd Ave & 1st Court), in Miami, FL
Dear Mr. Walford:
The Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has reviewed your Large Scale
Development Submittal dated July 9, 2005 for a height analysis for the above referenced
project. Our review finds that a 180 ft AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level) structure at this
location conforms to the Miami -Dade County Height Zoning Ordinance.
This height determination is an estimate issued on a preliminary or advisory basis.
Before proceeding with design, any proposed construction at this location exceeding 200
ft will be required 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 this project exceeding 200 ft 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 website: http://forms.faa.gov/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.
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 IVIDAD 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 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."
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Mr. Kevin Walford
September 13, 2005
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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 apd the
Miami -Dade Aviation Department.
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.
cc:
Aviation Planning
J. Cosper
N. Jolly
S. Harman
J. Bunting
Al Torres, Planning & Zoning
Roberto Lavernia, City of Miami
File Airspace