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Resolution: R-08-0173
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File Number: 07-00513mu Final Action Date: 3/27/2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS,
APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PURSUANT
TO ARTICLES 13 AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED,
FOR THE EMPIRE WORLD TOWERS PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 300, 330 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, 227, 237, 243, 249
NORTHEAST 3RD STREET AND 230, 249 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, TO CONSTRUCTA MIXED -USE PROJECT WITH TWO 93-STORY HIGH
STRUCTURES OF APPROXIMATELY 1,022 FEET TO BE COMPRISED OF
APPROXIMATELY 1,557 TOTAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES; APPROXIMATELY 3,317 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE
SPACE; APPROXIMATELY 24,741 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE; AND
APPROXIMATELY 1,786 TOTAL PARKING SPACES WITH THE PROVISION OF
MECHANICAL LIFTS BY THE APPLICANT OR APPROXIMATELY 1,061 PARKING
SPACES WITHOUT ANY MECHANICAL LIFTS; 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 April 9, 2007, N. Patrick Range, on behalf of Empire World Towers, LLC (referred
to as "APPLICANT"), submitted a complete Application for Major Use Special Permit for Empire
World Towers (referred to as "PROJECT") pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No.
11000, for the properties located at approximately 300, 330 Biscayne Boulevard, 227, 237, 243, 249
Northeast 3rd Street and 230, 249 Northeast 4th 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 May 9, 2007 to consider the
proposed project and offer its input; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Development Review Board met on June 20, 2007, and consider the
proposed project and recommended APPROVAL with recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting held on January 16, 2008 Item No.
2, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 08-002 by a vote of seven to
zero (7-0), recommending APPROVAL with conditions as presented in the Major Use Special Permit
Development Order as attached and incorporated; 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
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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. 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 300 and 330
Biscayne Boulevard, 227, 237, 243, 249 Northeast 3rd Street and 230, 249 Northeast 4th Street,
Miami, Florida, more particularly described on "Exhibit A", attached and incorporated.
Section 3. The PROJECT is approved for the construction of a mixed use project with two 93
story high structures of approximately 1,022 feet, to be comprised of approximately 1,557 total
multifamily residential units with recreational amenities; approximately 3,317 square feet of office
space; approximately 24,741 square feet of retail space; and approximately 1,786 total parking
spaces with the provision of mechanical lifts by the Applicant or approximately 1,061 parking spaces
without any mechanical lifts.
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 CBD (Central Business District) zoning
classification 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 N/A
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
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properties;
(3) Buildings on corner lots Yes Yes
should be oriented to the corner
and public street fronts.
(II) 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.
(III) 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:
(1) Design for pedestrian and Yes Yes
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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 N/A
as district buffer.
(VI) Screening:
(1) Provide landscaping that Yes Yes
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;
(2) Provide lighting as a design Yes ** N/A
feature to the building facade,
on and around landscape
areas, special building or
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site features, and/or signage;
(3) Orient outside lighting to Yes
minimize glare to adjacent
properties;
(4) Provide visible signage Yes
identifying building addresses
at the entrance(s) as a
functional and aesthetic
consideration.
(VIII) Preservation of Natural Features:
(1) Preserve existing vegetation Yes
and/or geological features
whenever possible.
** N/A
** N/A
N/A
(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 N/A
to current regulations shall be
designed to conform to the scale
and context of the nonconforming
structure.
*Compliance is subject to conditions.
** Not applicable at this time, subject to review and approval.
These findings have been made by the City Commission to approve this project with conditions.
d. The PROJECT is expected to cost approximately $1,004,228,000 and to employ
approximately 8,628 workers during construction (FTE-Full Time Employees); The project will also
result in the creation of approximately 2,967 permanent new jobs (FTE) for building operations and
will generate approximately $8,822,895 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;
(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
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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 April 6,
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 signature
of the Mayor. {1}
DEVELOPMENT ORDER
Let it be known that pursuant to Articles 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
for Empire World Towers project, (hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT") to be located at
approximately 300, 330 Biscayne Boulevard, 227, 237, 243, 249 Northeast 3rd Street and 230, 249
Northeast 4th 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
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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 mixed use development to be located at approximately 300, 330
Biscayne Boulevard, 227, 237, 243, 249 Northeast 3rd Street and 230, 249 Northeast 4th Street,
Miami, Florida. The PROJECT is located on a gross lot area of approximately 2.66± acres and a net
lot area of approximately 2.33± 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 a mixed use tower of approximate 1,022 feet and 0 inches in heig
with 93 stories; to comprise of approximately 1,557 total multifamily residential units with recreation
amenities; approximately 3,317 square feet of office space; approximately 24,741 square feet of ret<
space; and approximately 1,786 total parking spaces with the provision of mechanical lifts by tI
Applicant or approximately 1,061 parking spaces without any mechanical lifts.
The Major Use Special Permit Application for the PROJECT also encompasses the following lower
ranking Special Permits:
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (1), to allow
non-residential uses involving in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet of floor
area;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition (7), for any single
use or combination of uses requiring or proposing to provide in excess of five hundred (500)
off-street parking spaces;
The Major Use Special Permit encompasses the following Special Permits and requests:
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMITS
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 6, Section 620.3.1, to allow construction of any new
building in CBD-CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article 15, Section 1512, Off -Street Parking Guide and
Standard, to allow of required parking backup distance from 23'-0" to 21'-3" on certain locations @
levels 10-12, and from 23'-0" to 22'-2" at basement.
CLASS II 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 a mechanical, robotic,
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automated or parking lifts;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article 15, Section 1512, Offstreet Parking Guides and
Standards, to allow a waiver of City of Miami Offstreet Parking Guides and Standards requirement
of one (1) additional foot on approximately 121 (9%) parking stall dimension where the side of
these stalls abuts a wall, column, fence, building, or other physical obstruction, to allow the
minimum stall width dimension of 8'-6" to be measured from the face of any obstruction to the
center line of the stall striping lines;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9. Section 923, Sub -Section 923.2. Sub -Section
923.2.1. Reduction in stall dimensions by Class II Special Permit; criteria and limitations on
reductions, to allow reduction of loading berth dimensions as follow:
Required: Five (5) 12 feet wide x 55 foot long x 15 feet high
Four (4) 12 feet wide x 35 foot long x 15 feet high
Proposed: Two (2) 12 feet wide x 55 foot long x 15 feet high
Five (5) 12 feet wide x 35 foot long x 15 feet high
Five (5) 10 feet wide x 20 foot long x 15 feet high
Five (5) 10 feet wide x 20 foot long x 10 feet high (basement)
CLASS II 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 II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 917, Sub -section 917.1, Parking
maneuvering on public streets or sidewalks prohibited; backing into alley by Class II Special
Permit; exceptions, to allow maneuvering of loading trucks on public street (N.E. 3rd Street);
CLASS I 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, within CBD 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.
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CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5, Sub -Section 10.5.4.5,
CBD-CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL, Temporary Signs (3), to allow temporary
development sign;
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 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 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 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 KOBI KARP ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN, INC., dated April 2, 2007;
said design 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; and
The PROJECT conforms to the requirements of the proposed CBD (Central Business District) zoning
classification, 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
Department, and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems; further
submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction, demonstrating
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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. All 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
Class I Special Permits for which specific details have not yet been developed or provided, the
applicant shall provide the Planning Department with all subordinate Class I 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
timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
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11) Pursuant to design related comments received by the Planning Director, the applicant shall
meet the following conditions: (a) The project must comply with height regulations of the Miami -Dade
Aviation Department (MDAD), prior to the issuance of the building permit; (b) Provide a clearance
letter for the project from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations, with an
specific reference of compliance their height and other regulations; (c) Adjust the project to internalize
the maneuvering within the garage and avoid loading vehicles to reverse to or from the public right of
way; (d) The applicant shall engage Burle Marx group and continuing their pattern along N.E. 3rd
Street.
12) Pursuant to comments by the City of Miami Public Works Department, the
applicant shall meet the following conditions: (a) N.E. 3 Street: Replace all damaged
sidewalks, cub and gutter adjacent to the project site, (b) N.E. 4 Street: Replace all
damaged sidewalks, cub and gutter adjacent to the project site, (c) Biscayne
Boulevard: Coordinate the replacement of all damaged sidewalks, cub and gutter
adjacent to the project with the Florida Department of Transportation. The decorative
pavers on Biscayne Boulevard are part of an adopted streetscape plan by the City and
the color and pattern of the pavers hall conform to the existing conditions. The Public
Work Department recommends that the contractor prepare a video record of the side
walk treatment prior to beinning construction of the project. In additon, pavement
restoration for all water and sewer extensions, existing damed pavement and damaged
during construction, as determined by the City Inspector, shall include milling and
resurfacing of the full pavement width, curb to curb, along the entire length of
excavation and/or damaged pavement area. A thorough cleaning of all stormwater
drainage inlets and storm sewer pipes adjacent to the building shall be required at the
completion of the project. The streets and venues adjacent to the project site must be
clear of dust and construction debris at all times.
13) Within 90 days of the effecive 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
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(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.
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.
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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