HomeMy WebLinkAboutCovenantThis instrument was prepared by:
Name: W. Tucker Gibbs, Esq.
Address: P.O. Box 1050.
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
WHEREAS, the undersigned Owner holds the fee simple title to the land in
Miami -Dade County, Florida, described in Exhibit A hereto, hereinafter called the
"Property," and
WHEREAS, the undersigned Lessee holds a leasehold interest, for a term ending
on December 31, 2056, to the land in Miami -Dade County, Florida, described in Exhibit
A hereto, hereinafter called the "Property," and
IN ORDER TO ASSURE the Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association
and also the residents and owners of real property within 500 feet of the Property, that the
representations made by the Owner to them, before and during the public hearing on the
"3227-47 Charles Avenue" zoning application scheduled for April 28, 2011, before the
City of Miami City Commission ("3242 Charles Avenue Application"), will be abided
by, the Owner freely, voluntarily and without duress makes the following Declaration of
Restrictions covering and running with the Property:
The Property shall be developed substantially in accordance with the following
restrictions:
A. The portion of the property at 3242 Charles Avenue, legally described as
Lots 25 and 26, Block 30, of "FROW HOMESTEAD"; according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book B at Page 106; of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida shall retain a one -foot wide strip along its west perimeter that shall retain its
current land use designation of Single Family Residential and its current zoning of T3R
and NCD-2.
B. The owner or any lessee or tenant (including 3242 Charles, LLC, or any
officer of, or partner in said corporate entity) shall not purchase or lease the adjoining
property legally described as Lot 24, Block 30, of "FROW HOMESTEAD"; according to
the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book B at Page 106; of the Public Records of Miami -
Dade County, and seek its rezoning. If the owner or any lessee or tenant purchases or
leases this property it shall only use that property for T3R or NCD-2 single-family zoned
purposes. The Lessee or its principals or its successors shall be liable for $1,000,000.00
in liquidated damages if during the term of the lease ending on December 31, 2056 the
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Owner, Lessee or its principals or their successors applies for a change in land use from
single family and/or a zoning change from T3R on the property.
C. The owner or any lessee or tenant must maintain property insurance
sufficient to completely restore the historic Stirrup House pursuant to standards of the
City of Miami Historic Preservation Division in the event of its damage or destruction.
D. There shall be no vehicular access to the property from Charles Avenue
unless the property is used for single-family (T3R, NCD-2) purposes.
E. Any use of the property shall be approved by Historic Preservation Board
after a public hearing.
F. The property shall have a lush landscape buffer along its western boundary
with Lot 24.
Covenant Running with the Land. This Declaration on the part of the Owner shall
constitute a covenant running with the land and shall be recorded, at Owner's expense, in
the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida and shall remain in full force and
effect and be binding upon the undersigned Owner, and its heirs, successors and assigns
until such time as the same is modified or released in accordance with the terms of this
Declaration. These restrictions shall run in favor of and to the benefit of the Village West
Homeowners and Tenants Association, and its successors, and assigns, and shall further
be for the benefit of, and limitation upon, all present and future owners of the real
property and for the public welfare.
Term. This Declaration is to run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all
persons claiming under it for a period of thirty (30) years from the date this Declaration is
recorded after which time it shall be extended automatically for successive periods of ten
(10) years each, unless an instrument signed by the, then, owner(s) of the Property has
been recorded agreeing to change the covenant in whole, or in part, provided that the
Declaration has first been modified or released in accordance with the terms herein.
Modification, Amendment, Release. This Declaration of Restrictions may be modified,
amended or released as to the Property herein described, or any portion thereof, by a
written instrument executed by the, then, owner(s) of all of the Property, including
joinders of all mortgagees, if any, provided that the same has also been approved in
writing by each of the Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association, and 100% of
the property owners within 500 feet of the Property.
Should the modification, amendment or release of this Declaration of Restrictions be so
approved, the Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association, shall execute a
written instrument effectuating and acknowledging such modification, amendment or
release, in a form acceptable for recording in the public records of Miami, Florida.
Recording shall be at the sole expense of the then owner of the Property.
Enforcement. Enforcement shall be by the Village West Homeowners and Tenants
Association by action against any parties or person violating, or attempting to violate, any
covenants. The prevailing party in any action or suit pertaining to or arising out of this
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Declaration shall be entitled to recover, in addition to costs and disbursements allowed by
law, such sum as the Court may adjudge to be reasonable for the services of his attorney.
This enforcement provision shall be in addition to any other remedies available at law, in
equity or both.
Election of Remedies. All rights, remedies and privileges granted herein shall be
deemed to be cumulative and the exercise of any one or more shall neither be deemed to
constitute an election of remedies, nor shall it preclude the party exercising the same
from exercising such other additional rights, remedies or privileges.
Severability. Invalidation of any one of these covenants, by judgment of Court, shall not
affect any of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Recording. This Declaration shall be filed of record in the public records of Miami -
Dade County, Florida, at the cost to the Owner, promptly upon the final approval,
including the favorable resolution of all appeals, of the 3242 Charles Avenue Application
by the City of Miami City Commission. If no final approval is obtained by 3242 Charles
Avenue for the application as constituted on the date of this Declaration, then 3242
Charles Avenue shall be under no obligation to record this document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set his hand and seal this day of
April 2011.
WITNESSES: OWNER:
STIRRUP PROPERTIES, INC
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
By:
President
Print Name:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of May, 2011, who
is personally known to me or who produced as
identification, on behalf of the corporation.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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WITNESSES: LESSEE:
3242 CHARLES, LLC
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
By:
Print Name:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of May, 2011, who
is personally known to me or who produced as
identification, on behalf of the corporation.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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