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SD- .6.3 " IA I WORLDCENTER "
DISCUSSION
Request:
An Ordinance amending pages No. 23 and 36 of the Zoning Atlas of Zoning Ordinance 11000,
as amended, of the City of Miami, Florida, by adding the SD-16.3 `Miami Worldcenter",
generally bounded by Northeast 2' Avenue to the East, North Miami Avenue to the West;
Northeast 11' Street to the North and, Northeast 6'" Street to the South, excluding the areas
generally described as "The Club District" and the Network Access Point of the Americas (NAP
Center)". (The boundaries are more specifically identified in the map attached hereto and made
a part thereof) Miami, Florida,
Analysis:
® The Planning Department is recommending APPROVAL of the application as presented
based on the following findings:
• It is found that the addition of the SD-16.3 is completely within the intent of the existing
SD-16, SD-16.1, SD-16.2 in the area
▪ It is found that the addition of the "SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter " will allow for greater
flexibility for development and redevelopment of the subject properties.
• It is found that the proposed "SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter" is compact, pedestrian, and
mixed -use oriented. Increased intensity of use is encouraged due to the proximity of
current and proposed transit services and appropriate building densities and land uses
should occur within walking distance of transit stops.
It is found that maintaining the future growth of downtown infill redevelopment ensures
Miami's focus for the region's economic, civic, and cultural activities.
• It is found that a diversity of uses distributed throughout the SD-15 District which enables a
variety of economic activity, workplace, residences and civic space. Civic and commercial
activity should be embedded in the mixed -use District.
Civic and public gathering spaces should be located to reinforce community identity.
▪ It is found that the set of regulations proposed in "SD-16.3 Miami Wor!dcenter" promotes
buildings and landscaping that contributes to the physical definition of thoroughfares as
civic places.
• It is found that the proposed "SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter includes a framework of transit
and pedestrian systems that accommodates automobiles while respecting the pedestrian
realm.
• It is found that by ensuring that private development contributes to infrastructure and
embellishes a pedestrian and transit friendly public and private realm of the highest
quality, the city will be able to benefit greatly.
These findings support the position that the addition of the SD-16.3 in this neighborhood will be
consistent with the intent of the existing SD-16.
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Z a) The proposed change conforms with the adopted Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan and does not require a plan amendment.
Li b) The proposed change is in harmony with the estab,,,fished land use pattern.
' c) The proposed change is related to adjacent and nearby districts.
Z i !! 3 d) The change suggested is not out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood
or the city.
X _j i ! e) The proposed change mairntains the same or similar population density
pattern and thereby does not increase or overtax the load on public facilities
such as schools, utilities, streets, etc,
I-; f) existing district boundaries are illogically drawn in relation to existing
conditions on the property proposed for change.
r g) Changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed change
necessary.
�j h) The proposed change positively influences living conditions in the
neighborhood.
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i) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on traffic and does not
affect public safety to a greater extent than the existing classification.
j) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on drainage as the
existing classification.
k) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on light and air to
adjacent areas as the existing classification.
Lei l) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on property values in the
adjacent area as the existing classification.
m) The proposed change will contribute to the improvement or development of
adjacent property in accord with existing regulations.
! n n) The proposed change conveys the same treatment to the individual owner as
to owners within the same classification and the immediate area and furthers the
protection of the public welfare.
o) There are substantial reasons why the use of the property is unfairly limited
under existing zoning.
p) it is difficult to find other adequate sites in the surrounding area for the
proposed use in districts already permitting such use.