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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning AnalysisPLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSI S Case No. 2006-01242ec VACATION AND CLOSURE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, BEING THE EASEMENTS LOCATED SOUTH OF NORTWEST 14th STREET BETWEEN NORTHWEST 10th AVENUE AND NORTHWEST llth AVENUE. Pursuant to Section 55-15 (c) of the Miami City Code, the Planning and Zoning Department has reviewed the proposed public right-of-way vacation and closure to determine whether it is in the public interest, or whether the general public would benefit from the vacation of the right-o f-way. The following findings have been made: • It is found that this application was presented to the Plat and Street Committee and the tentative Plat was approved 6 to 0. • It is found that the vacations of the easements are required to complete a mix -use (office/retail/hotel) project more specifically knows as "Civica Towers". • It is found this project will generate more employment opportunities to the neighborhood • It is found that the proposed vacation of the easements is therefore in the public interest. Based on these findings, the Planning Department recommends approval of the request. Cat#� of �t�xmt PEDRO G. HERNANDEZ, P.E. City Manager September 20, 2006 Miami Hotel Investments, Ltd. 1050 N.W. 14 Street Miami, FL 33136 Ladies and Gentlemen: DAYS INN TRACT (SECOND RESUBMITTAL) — TENTATIVE PLAT #1519-B Located on the south side of N.W. 14 Street between N.W. 10 Avenue and N.W. 11 Avenue The City of Miami Plat and Street Committee, at its meeting of September 14, 2006, approved the above tentative plat subject to the following revisions being made to the tentative plat, additional information being provided and/or variances being granted. Please be advised that the processing of your tentative plat cannot proceed until these conditions have been satisfied: 1. Complete the Zoning information. Add SD-10. 2. A plat approval letter from the F.D.O.T. is required at the time of final plat submittal. A copy of the final plat must be submitted to the F.D.O.T., not a copy of the tentative plat. 3. Existing utilities in the easements to be closed and vacated must be relocated or easements must be created. 4. An opinion of title as to the reversionary rights for the easement to be closed and vacated will be required by the Zoning Board. The opinion of title must also address whether or not there are individuals, in addition to the abutting property owners, having an interest in the easements to be closed and vacated. A copy of the opinion of title must be provided to the Public Works Department. 5. The Zoning Board will require a sketch and legal description, with a square footage, on an 8 'A" X 11" paper, for the proposed closure. Contact Teresita Fernandez, Chief of the Hearing Boards at (305) 416-2030. Provide a copy to the Department of Public Works. 6. An opinion of title, in the City of Miami opinion of title form, must be provided at the time of the final plat submittal. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Miami Hotel Investments, Ltd. DAYS INN TRACT (SECOND RESUBM1TTAL) TENTATIVE PLAT #1519-B September 20, 2006 Page 2 7. All encroachments across lot lines must be removed prior to the final plat submittal. 8. Tentative plat application must be made with Miami -Dade County after receiving approval from the City of Miami Plat and Street Committee. 9. Current backup documentation will be required for all who execute the final plat. A resolution for authority to execute documents and a Certificate of Good standing from the Secretary of State are required, if applicable. 10. Be advised that an incomplete final plat package will not be accepted by the City of Miami. It is the owner's responsibility to work with the surveyor and his attorney to assure that everything is in order before submitting the final plat package. 11. The Plat and Street Committee has reviewed the tentataive plat of "Days Inn Tract" and determined that all technical requirements contained in the Miami City Code Subdivision Regulations have been met and has approved the tentative plat. The members of the Plat and Street Committee have further considered the request for vacation and closure of the easements with respect to Miami City Code requirements and have voted 6 in favor and 0 in denial of this vacation and closure request. In addition to the above requirements, you should be aware of the following: State and local laws require the installation of various physical improvements in the public rights -of -way when . property is platted. These subdivision improvements include paving, drainage, landscaping, sidewalks, etc. In some cases this could represent a substantial investment on your part. 2. The alteration, relocation or installation of utilities such as storm and sanitary sewers, electric, telephone, water, etc., caused by this plat will be at the property owner's expense. Also, utility easements may be required on the property being platted. 3. A building permit will not be issued on the property being platted until the final plat is recorded. Also, the Certificate of Occupancy for any building construction will be issued only after all the required subdivision improvements have been completed. 4. Approval for fire flow requirements must be obtained from the Fire -Rescue Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. 5. Additional items =must be provided to the City of Miami Department of Public Works before the final plat is submitted to the City Commission for approval. You will be notified in writing as to what these items are after the amount of the bond has been determined for the necessary subdivision improvements. Miami Hotel Investments, Ltd. DAYS INN TRACT (SECOND RESUBMITTAL) TENTATIVE PLAT #1519-B September 20, 2006 Page 3 6. Tentative plat approval is only valid for one year and six months from the date of the Plat and Street Committee meeting at which time it was approved. If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please refer to the attached sheet for the appropriate person to contact. Sincerely, \kt. Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Chairman, Plat and Street Committee SNG 1 -Ifwjj Enclosure: Contact Sheet c: Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates bc: Surveys 3240 Corporate Way Development and Roadway Plans Miramar, FL 33025 Central Plat and Street Committee Members