HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter of Intent1441 f3';.iE.°i ::..`s..: `•�'f
1'z.,i.3€L[71I 33
112
3€)`.i. 736_ I 1 96
April 16, 2007
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director, City of Miami Planning Department
444 Southwest 23d Avenue, 3`d Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: Letter of Intent for Substantial Amendment to Resolution No. 06-00799xc
approving Special Exception to allow a Rescue Mission for Camillus House
Our File No. 20709.002
Dear Ana:
On behalf of Camillus House, we are submitting an application for a substantial amendment to
Resolution No. 06-00799xc (the "Resolution"). We request approval from the City for design changes
to the approved Special Exception, which, while related to design only, we understand are substantial
pursuant to Section 2215 of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance. There are no requests for
modifications to program or any other aspect of the Resolution; this request is limited to a design
modification.
Camillus House has worked with the architectural firm Wolfberg Alvarez to create an improved design
for the new Camillus House facility. This design is better suited for this site, is more responsive to any
conc-ins that the surrounding community may have, and better follows urban planning guidelines
preferred by the Planning Department, including incorporation of the "Eyes on the Street" concept. The
new design incorporates indoor courtyards and separate buildings for permanent housing apartments,
transitional housing units, and the rescue mission. This design will better enable Camillus House to
assist individuals as they transition out of the cycle of homelessness.
The number of total beds that was initially approved by the Special Exception has not changed. The
new design does not require any variances and complies with all zoning regulations.
rhr a l clabe i-Sanchez
April 16, 2007
Page 2
For these reasons, g_e are requesting that the City approve the Substantial Amendment to the Resolution,
Should you have any questions or if you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
us. Thank you, as always, for your time and attention.
cc: Orlando Toledo
Lourdes Slazyk
483686_1
Sincerely,
Santiago D. Echemendia, Esq.
Suzanne M. Besii, Esq.
C.= inn: . _s LLP