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Home My WebLink AboutOLD School Brd ReviewJul 07 2004 2:18PM SITE PLANNING 3059354760 P•8 Miami -Dade County Public Schools:.. giving our students the world Superintendent of Schools Rudolph F Crew, Ed.D. Ana Rfio•Conde, AJCP, Facilities Planning Officer Facilities Planning July 7, 2004 Ms. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director Department of Planning and Zoning 444 S.W. Second Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Re: GMRR Investments Corp. Approximately located at 2471 and 2511 SW 32 Avenue and 3186 SW 25 Street, Miami Dear Ms. Gelabert-Sanchez: Miami -Dade County School Board Dr. Michael M. Krop, Chair Dr. Robert 8. Ingram, Vice Chair Agustin J. Barrera Frank J. 8alanos Frank J_ Cobo Perfa Tabares Hantman Betsy H. Kaplan Dr. Maria Perez Dr. Solomon C. Stinson Pursuant to the state -mandated and School Board approved lnterlocal Agreement for School Facility Planning, local government, the development community and the School Board are to collaborate on the options to address the impact of proposed residential development on public schools where the proposed development would result in an increase In the schools' Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) % utilization (permanent and relocatable), in excess of 115%. This figure is to be considered only as a review threshold and shall not be construed to obligate the governing agency to deny a development. Enclosed please find the School District's (District) review analysis of potential impact generated by the above referenced application. Please note that one of the school facilities meets the referenced review threshold. The proposed residential development will impact Coral Gables Senior currently operating at 165% FISH % utilization, respectively. Pursuant to the Interlocal, the District conducted an informal dialogue session with the applicant today to discuss the impact of the proposed development on public schools. A fallow -up meeting will be held in the near future to further discuss possible mitigation options that may accommodate new students generated by the proposed applicant. The District will advise the City in writing in the event the applicant and the District formalize a mitigation option to address school issues. Please be advised that any options proffered are subject to School Board approval. Additionally, pursuant to Miami -Dade County's Educational Facilities impact Fee Ordinance the proposed development, if approved, will be required to pay educational facilities impact fees (impact fees) based on the following formula: New residential unit square footage X .90 (Square Footage Fee) + $600.00 (Base Fee) + 2% administrative fee = Educational Facilities Impact fee School Board Administration Building • 945E N. E. 2n° Avenue, Suite 525 • Miami, Florida 33132 305-995-7285 • FAX 305.995-4760 • arijo@a dadeschools.net Jul 07 2004 2: 18PM SITE PLANNING 3059954760 p.9 Ms. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez July 7, 2004 Page 2 As an example, assuming the proposed unit is 2,000 square feet, 136-unit development is estimated to generate approximately $332,928 ($2,448 per unit) in impact fees. This figure may vary since the impact fees assessed are based on the actual square footage of each dwelling unit. In accordance with the Agreement, this letter and enclosed information should not be construed as commentary on the merits of the pending amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan for the subject property. Rather it is an attempt to provide relevant information to the City on public schools that will likely serve the proposed development and meet the referenced threshold. As always, thank you for your consideration and continued partnership in our mutual goal to enhance the quality of fife for the residents of our community. Sincerely, Vivian iltaamii Supervisor li VGV: mo L-005 Enclosed cc: Mr. Fernando Albueme Mr. Kevin Walford Ms. Gloria M. Velazquez, Esq. Jul 07 2004 2:18PM SITE PLRNNING 3059954760 p.10 **UPDATED** SCHOOL IMPACT REVIEW ANALYSIS July 7, 2004 APPLICATION: GMRR Investments Corp. REQUEST: Land use change from Duplex Residential that allows 18 DU/acre to Restricted Commercial that allows 150 DUfacre ACRES: 1.03 acre LOCATION: Approximately at 2471 and 2511 SW 32 Avenue and 3186 SW 25 Street, Miami, Florida MSA: 5.3 = 0.20 Multifamily NUMBER OF UNITS: 136 units increased (1.03 acre x 150 DU/acre = 155 maximum units allowed) ESTIMATED STUDENT POPULATION: 27 students* ELEMENTARY: 12 MIDDLE: 7 SENIOR: 8 SCHOOLS SERVING AREA OF APPLICATION: ELEMENTARY: Frances S. Tucker Elementary — 3500 Douglas Rd. MIDDLE: Ponce De Leon Middle — 5801 Augusto St. SENIOR HIGH: Coral Gables Senior— 450 Bird Rd. *Based on Census 2000 information provided by the Miami -Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning. Jul 07 2004 2:18PM SITE PLANNING 3058954780 p.11 The following population and facility capacity data are as reported by the Office of Information Technology, as of October 2003: STUDENT FISH DESIGN % UTILIZATION NUMBER % UTILIZATION POPULATON CAPACITY FISH DESIGN OF FISH DESIGG PERMANENT CAPACITY PORTABLE CAPACITY PERMANTENT STUDENT PERMANENT STATIONS AND RELOCATABLE Frances S. Tucker 458/ 83%/ 36 78%1 Elementary 470' 555 85%' 80%" Ponce De Leon 1,532/ Middle 1,539" Coral Gables 3,609/ Senior 3,617` 1,225 2,092 125%/ 126%'` 1173%/ 173%* 198 95 108%/ 108%'* [ 65%t *Includes proposed development. The cumulative effect of other approved or proposed development is not part of this analysis. Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, please note that Coral Gables Senor High school meets the review threshold of 11.5%. ADDITIONAL SCHOOL INFORMATION: The following information was provided by school site personnel or other data sources in September 2003: Frances S. Tucker Elementary Access to computers: In each classroom, in special computer Tabs and media center Capital Improvements since 1990: None Recognition for Academic Achievement: EL School Recognition as an "C" School Special Programs: Magnet programs Lunch schedule: Begins at 10:45 a.m. Non -instructional space utilized for Instructional purposes; None Teachers required to float/travel: Spanish SL, CCHL and ESOL .1u1 07 2004 2:1SPM SITE PLANNING 3059954760 p.12 Ponce De Leon Middle Access to computers: Capital Improvements since 1990: Recognition for Academic Achievement: Special Programs: Lunch schedule: Non -instructional space utilized for Instructional purposes: Teachers required to float/travel: Coral Gables Senior High Access to computers: Capital Improvements since 1990: Recognition for Academic Achievement: Special Programs: Lunch schedule: Non -instructional space utilized for Instructional purposes: Teachers required to float/travel: In each classroom, in special computer labs and Media Center Classrooms, ArtlMusic Suites and Science Labs "B" school Magnet programs and Community and Vocational classes Begins at 11:30 a.m. None Language Arts, ESOL, Math, Science and Geography In each classroom, in special computer labs and Media Center None Sterling Challenge Magnet programs and Enrichment and Vocational classes Begins at 10:37 a.m. None Science, Math, Biology, ESE, History, Language Arts, ESOL, Business and Childcare ,.3u1 07 2004 2:19PM SITE PLANNING 3059354760 p.13 PLANNED RELIEF SCHOOLS IN THE AREA (Information as of July 2004): School Status Occupancy Date Coral Gables Senior High School Under design 2005-06 830-student station addition (District will remove 310 existing student station housed in portables providing a net increase of 520 student capacity.) OPERATING COSTS: According to Financial Affairs, the average cost for K-12 grade students amounts to $5,833 per student. The total annual operating cost for additional students residing in this development, if approved, would total $157,491. CAPITAL COSTS: Based on the States' July 2004 student station cost factors*, capital costs for the estimated additional students to be generated by the proposed development are: ELEMENTARY 12 X $13,394 = $160,728 MIDDLE 7 X $15,357 = $107,499 SENIOR 8 X $20,322 = $165,576 Total Potential Capital cost $430,803 'Based on Information provided by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities Budgeting. Cost per student station does not include land cost.