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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS,
APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PURSUANT
TO ARTICLES 5, 9, 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS
AMENDED, FOR THE EDGE WATER TOWER PROJECT. TO BE LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 701 NORTHEAST 31 ST STREET, 3117, 3120, 3121 AND 3131
NORTHEAST 7TH AVENUE, 475, 533, 537, 545, 601 AND 619-25 NORTHEAST
32ND STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATE
482-FOOT, 41-STORY HIGH RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE TO BE COMPRISED
OF APPROXIMATELY 201 TOTAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES; APPROXIMATELY 333,335 SQUARE FEET OF
RESIDENTIAL SPACE; AND APPROXIMATELY 325 TOTAL PARKING SPACES;
PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FLOOR AREA RATIO ("FAR") BONUSES;
DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2006, Vicky Garcia -Toledo, Esquire, attorney for the owner, Ice LLC;
3120 Associates, LLC and Saxon Development Company, Inc., submitted a complete Application for
Major Use Special Permit for Edge Water Tower (referred to as "PROJECT") pursuant to Articles 5, 9,
13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, for the properties located at approximately 701 NE 31
Street, 3117, 3120, 3121 and 3131 Northeast 7th Avenue, 475, 533, 537, 545, 601 and 619-25
Northeast 32nd Street, Miami, Florida, as legally described in "Exhibit A", attached and incorporated;
and
WHEREAS, development of the Project requires the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit
pursuant to Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Large Scale Development Committee met on September 29, 2006 to consider the
proposed project and offer its input; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Development Review Board met on November 15, 2006, to consider the
proposed project and recommended APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting held on February 21, 2007 Item No.
5, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 07-010 by a vote of three to five
(3-5), recommending DENIAL due to a motion to approve with conditions, which failed, constituting a
recommendation of denial; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare
of the City of Miami to issue a Major Use Special Permit Development Order as hereinafter set forth;
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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. A Major Use Special Permit Development Order, incorporated within, is approved
subject to the conditions specified in the Development Order, per Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No.
11000, for the project to be developed by the Applicant, located at approximately 701 NE 31 Street;
3117, 3120, 3121 AND 3131 Northeast 7th Avenue. 475, 533, 537, 545, 601 and 619-25 Northeast
32nd Street, Miami, Florida, more particularly described on "Exhibit A,'° attached and incorporated.
Section 3. The PROJECT is approved for the construction of an approximate 482-foot, 41-story
high residential structure to be comprised of approximately 201 total multifamily residential units with
recreational amenities; approximately 333,335 square feet of residential space; and approximately 325
total parking spaces; providing for certain floor area ratio ("FAR") bonuses.
Section 4. The Major Use Special Permit Application for the Project also encompasses the lower
ranking Special Permits as set forth in the Development Order,
Section 5. The findings of fact set forth below are made with respect to the subject PROJECT:
a. The PROJECT is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan,
as amended.
b. The PROJECT is in accord with the proposed R-4 (Multifamily High Density Residential)
with Overlay SD-20 (Edgewater Overlay District) zoning classifications of Zoning Ordinance No.
11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended.
c. Pursuant to Section 1305.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, the specific site plan aspects of the
PROJECT that have been found by the City Commission (based upon facts and reports prepared or
submitted by staff or others) to adhere to the following Design Review Criteria subject to the any
applicable conditions in the Development Order herein:
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA APPLICABILITY COMPLIANCE
�I) Site and Urban Planning:
(1) Respond to the physical Yes. *Yes.
contextual environment taking
into consideration urban form
and natural features;
(2) Siting should minimize the Yes. *Yes.
impact of automobile parking
and driveways on the pedestrian
environment and adjacent
properties;
(3) Buildings on corner lots Yes. *Yes.
should be oriented to the corner
and public street fronts.
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(il) Architecture and Landscape Architecture:
(1) A project shall be designed Yes. *Yes.
to comply with all applicable
landscape ordinances;
(2) Respond to the neighborhood Yes. *Yes.
context;
(3) Create a transition in bulk Yes. *Yes.
and scale;
(4) Use architectural styles Yes. *Yes.
and details (such as roof lines
and fenestration), colors and
materials derivative from
surrounding area;
(5) Articulate the building facade Yes. *Yes.
vertically and horizontally in
intervals that conform to the
existing structures in the vicinity.
(ill) Pedestrian Oriented Development:
(1) Promote pedestrian Yes. *Yes.
interaction;
(2) Design facades that Yes. *Yes.
respond primarily to the
human scale;
(3) Provide active, not blank Yes. *Yes.
facades. Where blank walls
are unavoidable, they should
receive design treatment.
(IV) Streetscape and Open Space:
(1) Provide usable open space Yes. *Yes.
that allows for convenient and
visible pedestrian access from
the public sidewalk;
(2) Landscaping, including plant Yes. *Yes.
material, trellises, special
pavements, screen walls. planters
and similar features should be
appropriately incorporated to.
enhance the project.
(V) Vehicular Access and Parking:
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(1) Design for pedestrian and Yes, "Yes.
vehicular safety to minimize
conflict points;
(2) Minimize the number and Yes. *Yes,
width of driveways and curb
cuts:
(3) Parking adjacent to a street Yes. *Yes.
front should be minimized and
where possible should be
located behind the building;
(4) Use surface parking areas Yes. *Yes,
as district buffer.
(VI) Screening:
(1) Provide landscaping that Yes. *N/A.
screen undesirable elements,
such as surface parking lots,
and that enhances space and
architecture;
(2) Building sites should locate Yes. *Yes.
service elements like trash
dumpster, loading docks, and
mechanical equipment away
from street front where possible.
When elements such as
dumpsters, utility meters,
mechanical units and service
areas cannot be located away
from the street front they should
be situated and screened from
view to street and adjacent
properties;
(3) Screen parking garage Yes. 'Yes.
structures with program uses. .
Where program uses are not
feasible soften the garage
structure with trellises,
landscaping, and/or other
suitable design element.
(VII) Signage and Lighting:
(1) Design signage appropriate Yes. *N/A,
for the scale and character of
the project and immediate
neighborhood;
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(2) Provide lighting as a design Yes. No.
feature to the building facade;
on and around landscape
areas, special building or
site features, and/or signage;
(3) Orient outside lighting to Yes. *No.
minimize glare to adjacent
properties;
(4) Provide visible signage Yes. *No.
identifying building addresses
at the entrance(s) as a
functional and aesthetic
consideration.
(VIII) Preservation of Natural Features:
(1) Preserve existing vegetation Yes. *No.
and/or geological features
whenever possible.
(IX) Modification of Nonconformities:
(1) For modifications of Yes. *N/A.
nonconforming structures,
no increase in the degree of
nonconformity shall be
allowed;
(2) Modifications that conform Yes. *NIA.
to current regulations shall be
designed to conform to the scale
and context of the nonconforming
structure.
*Compliance is subject to conditions.
These findings have been made by the City Commission to approve this project with conditions.
d. The PROJECT is expected to cost approximately $240,861,546, and to employ approximately
337 workers during construction (FTE-Full Time Employees); The project will also result in the creation
of approximately 8 permanent new jobs (FTE) for building operations and will generate approximately
$1,139,483 annually in tax revenues to the City (2007 dollars).
e. The City Commission further finds that:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City;
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities;
(3) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through compliance with
the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit;
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(4) the PROJECT will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing reasonably
accessible to their places of employment:
(5) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities;
(6) the PROJECT will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of the City;
(7) the PROJECT will not adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood;
(8) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety;
(9) based on the record presented and evidence presented, the public welfare will be served by
the PROJECT; and
(10) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT arising from safety and security, fire
protection and life safety, solid waste, heritage conservation, trees, shoreline development, minority
participation and employment, and minority contractor/subcontractor participation will be mitigated
through compliance with the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit.
Section 6. The Major Use Special Permit, as approved and amended, shall be binding upon
the APPLICANT and any successors in interest.
Section 7. The application for Major Use Special Permit, which was submitted on January 7.
2007, and on file with the Planning Department of the City of Miami, Florida, shall be relied upon
generally for administrative interpretations and is incorporated by reference.
Section 8. The City Manager is directed to instruct the Planning Director to transmit a copy of
this Resolution and attachment to the APPLICANT.
Section 9. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are made with respect to the Project
as described in the Development Order for the PROJECT, incorporated within.
Section 10, The Major Use Special Permit Development Order for the PROJECT is granted and
Issued.
Section 11. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution or the Development Order
is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of this Resolution or Development
Order which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 12. The provisions approved for this Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall
commence and become operative thirty (30) days after the adoption of the Resolution.
Section 13. This Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall expire two (2) years from its
commencement and operative date.
Section 14. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and s
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DEVELOPMENT ORDER
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Let it be known that pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"), the Commission of the
City of Miami, Florida, has considered in a public hearing, the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit
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for Edge Water Tower (hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT") to be located at approximately 701
NE 31 Street, 3117, 3120, 3121 and 3131 Northeast 7th Avenue, 475, 533, 537, 545, 601 and 619-25
Northeast 32nd Street, Miami, Florida (see legal description on "Exhibit A", attached and
incorporated), is subject to any dedications, limitations, restrictions, reservations or easements of
record.
After due consideration of the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Board and after due
consideration of the consistency of this proposed development with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan, the City Commission has approved the PROJECT, and subject to the following
conditions approves the Major Use Special Permit and issues this Permit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed PROJECT is a residential use development to be located at approximately 701 NE
31 Street, 3117, 3120, 3121 and 3131 NE 7 Avenue, 475, 533, 537, 545, 601 and 619-25 NE 32
Street, Miami, Florida. The PROJECT is located on a gross lot area of approximately 3.06± acres and
a net lot area of approximately 2.03± acres of land (more specifically described on "Exhibit A",
incorporated herein by reference). The remainder of the PROJECT's Data Sheet is attached and
incorporated as "Exhibit B".
The proposed PROJECT will be an approximate 482-foot, 41-story high residential structure to be
comprised of approximately 201 total multifamily residential units with recreational amenities,
approximately 333.333 square feet of residential space and approximately 325 total parking spaces;
providing for certain floor area ratio ("FAR") bonuses.
The Major Use Special Permit Application for the PROJECT also encompasses the following lower
ranking Special Permits:
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (1), to allow a
residential development involving two hundred one (201) units;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701. Definition (8) and ARTICLE 9,
Section 914, Sub -Section 914.1 Dwelling unit, square footage, and off-street parking bonuses for
contribution to Affordable Housing Trust Fund; exceptions, to allow an increase of up to twenty (25)
percent of additional floor area as a development bonus of approximately 57,473.37 square feet. the
user shall make a non-refundable bonus developer contribution of an amount of $712,669.79 to the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund administered by the City of Miami;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (9) and ARTICLE 5,
Sect. 502, PUD districts; minimum area, maximum densities and maximum floor area ratios permitted
(a) (b), to allow an increase of up to 20% increase of floor area ratio of approximately 45,978.70 feet of
floor area;
The Major Use Special Permit encompasses the following Special Permits and Requests:
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1511. Class ll Special Permit required for
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any development between Biscayne Bay and the first dedicated right-of-way, to allovv any development
on property located between Biscayne Bay and the first dedicated right-of-way;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 6, Section 620.3.1, to allow construction of any new
building in SD-20 EDGEWATER OVERLAY DISTRICT;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT. as per ARTICLE 9. Section 903, Sub -Section 903.1 Rules concerning
projects crossing district boundaries or streets; requirements and limitations, to allow a project to be
designed as a single site and it occupies lots divided by a street or alley;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article 15, Section 1512, Class II Special Permit required for
waiver of design standards and guidelines, to request a waiver of City of Miami Parking Guides and
Standards for reduction of the required extra one (1) foot where a side of a parking stall abuts a wall;
CLASS 1l SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 908, Sub -section 908.2, Access, to allow
driveways of width greater than 25 feet;
CLASS Il SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 917, Sub -Section 917.14, Sub -Section
917.14.1 Parking Lifts, Robotic and Mechanical parking systems, to allow 159 parking lifts system:
CLASS 1i SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 922.4, Sub -section 922.4(c), Special permits
required for proposed offstreet loading facilities or for substantial modification of existing facilities, to
allow maneuvering of trucks on public rights -of -way;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 927. Temporary structures, occupancies, and
uses during construction, criteria for special permits, to allow temporary structures, occupancies, and
uses reasonably necessary for construction such as construction fence, covered walkway and if
encroaching public property must be approved by other city departments;
CLASS 1 SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 906, Sub -Section 906.9. Temporary special
events; special permits; criteria, to allow temporary carnival, festival, fair or similar type event on
privately owned or City -owned land such as a ground breaking ceremony;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 916, Sub -Section 916.2.1. Temporary special
event parking, to allow parking for temporary special event such as groundbreaking ceremonies;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 918, Sub -Section 918.2. Temporary off-street
offsite parking for construction crews, criteria, to allow temporary off-street offsite parking for
construction crews working on a residential project under construction accommodated within an R-3 or
more permissive zoning district;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, ,as per ARTICLE 9, Section 920, Sub -Section 920.1.2. Limitations on
occupancy of mobile homes, to allow parking of mobile homes, trailers or manufactured homes, when
authorized for security or other purposes in connection with land development such as construction
trailer(s) and other temporary construction offices such as watchman's quarters, leasing and sales
centers;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5.3., Sub -Section 10.5.3.4 R-4 Multifamily
High -Density Residential - Sign Regulations, to allow temporary signs for development;
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REQUEST, for waiver of CHAPTER 36 NOISE, Section 36-6 Construction Equipment (a) permitting
the operation of construction equipment exceeding the sound level of a reading of 0.79 weighted
average dBA at any time and/or day subject to the City Manager Exception pursuant to Section 36-6
(c) and all the applicable criteria;
REQUEST, for applicable MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, that the following conditions be required at
the time of issuance of Shell Permit instead of at issuance of Foundation Permit:
- The requirement to record in the Public Records a Declaration of Covenants and/or Restrictions
providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and facilities will be by
the property owner and/or a mandatory property owner association;
- And the requirement to record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of a Unity of
Title.
Pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, approval of the requested Major
Use Special Permit shall be considered sufficient for the subordinate permits requested and
referenced above as well as any other special approvals required by the City which may be required to
carry out the requested plans.
Pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, approval of the requested Major
Use Special Permit shall be considered sufficient for the subordinate permits requested and
referenced above as well as any other special approvals required by the City which may be required to
carry out the requested plans.
The PROJECT shall be constructed substantially in accordance with plans and design schematics
on file prepared by BTM Architects., signed and dated November 29, 2006; the landscape plan shall
be implemented substantially in accordance with plans and design schematics on file prepared by
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. dated December 20, 2006; said design and landscape plans may be
permitted to be modified only to the extent necessary to comply with the conditions for approval
imposed herein; all modifications shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director
prior to the issuance of any building permits.
The PROJECT conforms to the requirements of the proposed R-4 Multifamily High Density
Residential with SD-20 Edgewater Overlay District zoning classifications, as contained in the Zoning
Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended. The proposed
comprehensive plan future land use designation on the subject property allows the proposed uses.
CONDITIONS
THE APPLICANT, ITS SUCCESSORS, AND/OR ASSIGNS, JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS, SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING:
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and other laws
and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the option of the
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Department, and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems; further
submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction, demonstrating,
how the Police Department recommendations, if any, have been incorporated into the PROJECT
security and construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director why such recommendations
are impractical,
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue indicating
APPLICANT'S coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the Department of
Fire -Rescue in the review of the scope of the PROJECT, owner responsibility, building development
process and review procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire protection and life safety
systems, exiting, vehicular access and water supply.
4) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of Solid Waste
that the PROJECT has addressed all concerns of the said Department prior to the obtainment of a
shell permit.
5) Comply with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan {including a
Contractor/Subcontractor Participation Plan) submitted to the City as part of the Application for
Development Approval, with the understanding that the APPLICANT must use its best efforts to follow
the provisions of the City's Minority/Women Business Affairs and Procurement Program as a guide.
6) Record the following in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, prior to the issuance of
a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy, a Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and
facilities will be by the property owner or a mandatory property owner association in perpetuity.
7) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the City with a recorded copy of the MUSP
permit resolution and development order, and further, an executed, record able unity of title or
covenant in lieu of unity of title agreement for the subject property; said agreement shall be subject to
the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.
8) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that includes the
following: a temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy; a construction noise
management plan with an enforcement policy; and a maintenance plan for the temporary construction
site; said plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the
issuance of any building permits and shall be enforced during construction activity. Ali construction
activity shall remain in full compliance with the provisions of the submitted construction plan; failure to
comply may lead to a suspension or revocation of this Major Use Special Permit,
9) In so far as this Major Use Special Permit includes the subordinate approval of a series of
Special Permits for which specific details have not yet been developed or provided, the applicant shall
provide the Planning Department with all subordinate Special Permit plans and detailed requirements
for final review and approval of each one prior to the issuance of any of the subordinate approvals
required in order to carry out any of the requested activities and/or improvements listed in this
development order or captioned in the plans approved by it.
10) If the project is to be developed in phases, the Applicant shall submit an interim plan.
Including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land occupying future phases of
this Project in the event that the future phases are not developed, said plan shall include a proposed
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timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
11) Pursuant to design related comments received by the Planning Director, the applicant has
complied.
12) Pursuant to comments by the City of Miami Public Works Department, the following
conditions shall be required of the applicant: (1) NE 31 Street, NE 32 Street and NE 7 Avenue -
Reconstruct these roadways . adjacent to the project site in accordance with the roadway plans
approved on April 8, 2004 on file in the Public Works Department. In addition, pavement restoration for
all water and sewer extensions, existing damaged pavement and pavement damaged during
construction, as determined by the City Inspector, shall include milling and resurfacing of full pavement
width, curb to curb, along the entire length of the excavation and t or damaged pavement area. A
thorough cleaning of all stormwater drainage inlets and storm sewer pipes adjacent to the building site
shall be required at the completion of the project. The streets and avenues adjacent to the project site
must be clear of dust and construction debris at all times. A.D.A. complaint handicap ramps are
required at street intersections.
13) The applicant shall record a covenant subject to review and approval by the City Attorney,
within sity (60)dys of the effective date of this resolution, which states that in the event that this Mjr
Use Speial Permit expres or is abandoned, an future development of the subject properties shall
require design review and approval by the Planning Director, utilizing the same criteria as the original
Major Use Special Permit.
14) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Development Order, record a certified copy of
the Development Order specifying that the Development Order runs with the land and is binding on the
Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
THE CITY SHALL:
Establish the operative date of this Permit as being thirty (30) days from the date of its issuance;
the issuance date shall constitute the commencement of the thirty (30) day period to appeal from the
provisions of the Permit.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The PROJECT, proposed by the APPLICANT, complies with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan, as amended, is consistent with the orderly development and goals of the City of
Miami, and complies with local land development regulations and further, pursuant to Section 1703 of
the Zoning Ordinance:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City; and
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities; and
(3) the PROJECT will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing
reasonably accessible to their places of employment; and
(4) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities; and
(5) the PROJECT will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of the
City; and
(6) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety; and
(7) the public welfare will be served by the PROJECT; and
(8) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through conditions of
this Major Use Special Permit.
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The proposed development does not unreasonably interfere with the achievement of the objectives
of the adopted State Land Development Plan applicable to the City of Miami.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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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