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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnalysisPLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS Case No. 2007-00384ec CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING AND DISCONTINUING FOR PUBLIC USE THE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG NW 1s AVENUE AND NW 1" COURT BETWEEN NORTWEST 191h STREET AND NORTHWEST 20th STREET. 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-of-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 with conditions. (See attached analysis). • It is found that the vacations of the easements are required to complete a mixed use project more specifically knows as ".Avenue One". • It is found that the proposed easements vacations comply with Section 55-15 (c) of the Miami City Code for public benefit. Based on these findings, the Planning Department recommends approval of the request. April 10, 2007 PE[:RO G. HER NDEZ, Pl.. City Manager A-1 Management Corp. P.C. Box 190924 Miami Beach, FL 33119-0924 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: AVENUE ONE (SECOND RESUBMITTAL) TENTATIVE PLAT #1704-B Located along NW 1 Avenue and NW 1 Court Between NW 19 Street and NW 20 Street The City of Miami Pat and Street Committee, at its meeting of April 5, 2007, 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. Verify the proposed plat name with Miami -Dade County. 2. Any utilities in the easements to be closed and vacated must be relocated. 3. An opinion of title for the easements 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. 4. The Zoning Board will require a sketch and legal description, with a square footage, on an 8 'f 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. 5. An opinion of title, in the City of Miami opinion of title form, must be provided at the time of the final plat submittal. 6. Encroachments across proposed tract lines must be removed prior to the final plat. 7. Tentative plat application must be made with Miami -Dade County after receiving approval from the City of Miami Plat and Street Committee. 8. 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. 9. The Plat and Street Committee has reviewed the tentative plat of "AVENUE ONE 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 furthe r 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. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue / Miami, Florida 33130 / (305) 4116-1200 / Fax: (305} 416-1278 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330708 Mia=ni, FL 33233-0708 A-1 Management Corp, AVENUE ONE (SECOND RESUBMITTAL) TENTATIVE PLAT #1704-8 April 10, 2007 Page 2 of 2 In addition to the above requirements, you should be aware of the following: 1. 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 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 competed. 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. 6. Tentative plat approval is only valid for one (1) year and six (6) months from the date of the Plat and Street Committee meeting at which time is was approved. If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please refer to the attached sheet for the appropriate person to contact. Sincerely, Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Chairman, Plat and Street Committee 3Idb SNG/ L Elul©� Enclosure: Contact Sheet c: Mark Johnson Schwebke-Shiskin 3240 Corporate Way Miramar, FL 33025 Plat and Street Committee Members bc: Surveys Department and Roadway Plans Central