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Miami -Dade County Health Department
1350 NW 14 ST
Miami, Florida 33125
Require Mitigation
Total of trees to be removed: 24
Total of inches: 214"
Permit Fee: $288.00
Require Mitigation as per Sec. 17-6.1.1 Tree Replacement Chart
72 trees 12'X2" or 36 trees 16'X4"
Property will be mitigating on site with 11 trees 16'X4" out of the require 36 trees
16'X4"
With a balance of 25 trees 16'x4" left to be planted, donated trees to the City of
Miami, and/or donated to the Tree Trust Fund a total of $50,000.00 (Base on the
require two inch DBH requirement for a total of 50 trees of 12'X2").
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Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Sec. 17-4. Tree removal permit or tree pruning permit applications, requirements,
review, and fees.
(a)
Permit, when required.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(b)
No person, agent or representative thereof, directly or indirectly shall remove
or relocate any tree situated on any property described in section 17-3
without first obtaining a tree removal permit and unless exempted by section
17-11
A tree pruning permit shall be required for the pruning of more than 25
percent of the canopy, crown or living foliage of a tree within an annual
growing season or one-year period. Pruning of more than 25 percent of the
canopy, crown, or living foliage of a tree or other pruning not in accordance
with the ANSI A-300 Standards shall be allowed upon presentation of a letter
to the city, to be validated by a certified arborist, with justification as to why
the ANSI A-300 Standards are not applicable.
Pruning of the canopy, crown or living foliage of a tree, in strict accordance
with ANSI A-300 Standards shall be allowed without a permit. A certified
arborist letter or other documentation may be required.
Any removal of roots one inch in diameter or greater and/or the removal of
more than ten percent of a tree's root system shall require a tree pruning
permit. No root pruning shall be allowed beyond the aforementioned limits
anywhere in the city without a tree pruning permit except for the pruning of
roots when essential for any repairs or improvements performed by or for the
department of public works or capital improvements.
No building permit for any work that has the potential to affect trees, including
new construction, additions, carports, pools, decks, fences, driveways,
parking Tots, tennis courts, demolition, or similar work, shall be issued by the
building department unless the zoning department has determined that a tree
removal permit or tree pruning permit is not required or that a valid tree
removal permit or tree pruning permit has been issued in accordance with
this article.
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City Clerk
Application requirements. Applications shall be made on the form provided for that
purpose and shall include a written statement indicating the reasons for the removal
or relocation of each tree. The following documentation and any applicable fees shall
accompany applications:
(1)
(2)
Applications for tree removal in conjunction with new construction, including
additions, pools, and decks, shall include the following:
a.
b_
A tree survey, drawn to scale, identifying the tree species, location,
and listing the height, spread and diameter of all existing trees. The
tree survey shall illustrate the location of all existing structures, the
location of any overhead and/or underground utilities and the right-of-
way limits, edges of pavement, including all trees within the right-of-
way. This survey shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor,
licensed in the state.
Applications for a building permit or tree removal shall also include a
tree disposition plan drawn to scale identifying and listing all existing
trees and specifying the condition of each tree and whether said trees
are to remain, to be removed and/or to be relocated. The tree
disposition plan shall also contain the value of specimen trees that
are listed to remain and/or to be relocated. The valuation of trees
shall be appraised using the Council of Tree and Landscape
Appraisers Guide for Plant Appraisal, latest edition. The tree
disposition plan shall superimpose all proposed new construction,
and the new locations of existing trees to be relocated on site over
the tree survey plan information. For applications involving the
construction of a new building(s), the tree disposition plan shall be
prepared by and bear the seal of a landscape architect currently
licensed in the state, or by persons authorized by F.S. ch. 481 to
prepare landscape plans or drawings.
Applications for tree removal in conjunction with single-family or two-family
dwellings (homestead properties) or any other related activity requiring a
building permit, demolition permit, or for any other tree removal, shall include
the following:
a.
A site plan drawn to scale, or existing property survey prepared by
the owner or the owner's representative, identifying the location of the
tree, the species and listing the height, spread and diameter of all
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b.
existing trees. Said site plan may be limited to the immediate area of
the proposed work.
Applications for a building permit, demolition permit, or tree removal
shall include a tree disposition plan drawn to scale, prepared by the
owner or the owner's representative, or such plan incorporated onto
an existing property survey, listing all existing trees and specifying the
condition of each tree and whether said trees are to remain, to be
removed and/or to be relocated. This plan shall also illustrate the
location of all existing structures and/or all proposed new
construction, the location of any overhead and/or underground
utilities and the new locations of existing trees to be relocated on site.
All applications shall have a tree replacement plan/landscape plan drawn to
scale that illustrates all proposed new construction, new locations of
relocated trees, and new replacement tree locations that complies with the
requirements of section 17-6 entitled "Tree replacement." For applications
involving the construction of a new building(s), the tree replacement plan
shall be prepared by and bear the seal of a landscape architect currently
licensed in the state, or by persons authorized by F.S. ch. 481, to prepare
landscape plans or drawings. Tree replacement plan/landscape plan
submitted for a one -family or two-family dwellings (homestead property) may
be in the form of a site plan drawn to scale prepared by the owner or the
owner's representative.
Anytime construction or development is to be undertaken, a tree protection
bond equal to the value of the specimen tree(s) to remain and/or to be
relocated shall be posted. The bond shall remain in effect for one year after
the final certificate of occupancy is issued.
Tree removal and tree replacement for homestead residents (homestead
lots) are to comply with the following alternate requirements:
a.
b.
Non -specimen and non-native tree or palm species may be removed
after obtaining a tree removal permit. Tree replacement shall be
required at a one-to-one ratio upon written confirmation from the city.
Any removal of a specimen tree, native tree or native palm species
shall require a tree removal permit and shall comply with the standard
tree replacement quantities and requirements.
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c.
d.
e.
Hazardous trees, fatally diseased trees, and dead trees may be
removed after obtaining a tree removal permit attached with a letter
from a certified arborist or horticulturist confirming that the tree is
hazardous, fatally diseased, or dead. The department may require
photographs of the tree(s) depicting the hazardous condition, signs or
symptoms of a fatal disease, or a dead tree. Furthermore, the
department may require supporting documentation such as a hazard
tree analysis, laboratory analysis report, or relevant scientific
literature. After obtaining a tree removal permit, the designated
tree(s) may be removed without the need for tree replacement.
Prohibited trees may be removed after obtaining a tree removal
permit. The department may require photographs of the tree(s) to
support the identification of the tree species. Prohibited trees may DE
removed without the need for tree replacement.
Homestead residents may obtain a tree removal permit for their
property on an expedited basis.
Review of application. Upon receipt of a completed application, the department of
code enforcement (herein referred to as "department") shall review said application
for compliance with the regulations as set forth in this article. Such review shall
include a field inspection of the site and referral of the application to other
departments or agencies as necessary. Within 15 calendar days of the receipt of a
completed application, the department shall issue an intended decision approving,
denying or approving with conditions the permit request.
Notice. Within 24 hours of issuing the intended decision for a tree removal permit, the
department shall notify the applicant and post a notice of the intended decision on or
adjacent to the subject property in a location where it is visible to the general public.
The posting shall provide a general description and location of the tree(s) on site to
be removed or other action requiring the tree removal permit. The intended decision
shall also be sent to the home owners' associations registered with the neighborhood
enhancement team in that area.
Issuance of permit. If no appeal, in accordance with section 17-8, is timely filed within
ten calendar days of the issuance of the intended decision, the tree pruning permit or
tree removal permit, if originally approved by the department, shall be issued. The
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property owner shall insure that the tree removal permit is displayed until the
authorized work is completed.
(f)
Fees. Fees shall be as established pursuant to section 10-4, as amended, "Building
permit fee schedule." Applications from government agencies for tree removals in
areas dedicated to public use may, at the discretion of the city commission, be
exempted from application fees and permit fees by resolution.
(9)
Final inspection. No later than six months following the completion of the authorized
work, the applicant shall schedule a final inspection with the department for
verification and acceptance of the final authorized work.
(Ord. No. 13174, § 2, 5-13-10, Ord. No. 13274, § 2, 6-23-11i
Editor's note —
Ord. No. 13274, § 2, adopted June 23, 2011, changed the title of section 17-4 from "Tree
removal permit applications, requirements, review, and fees" to "Tree removal permit
or tree pruning permit applications, requirements, review, and fees." The historical
notation has been preserved for reference purposes.
Sec. 17-6. Tree replacement.
(a)
Tree replacement chart. The tree replacement chart 17.6.1.1 below, shall be used to
determine the total number and size of trees that shall be planted as replacement
trees for all trees permitted to be removed. The replacement trees are based on the
diameter in inches (DBH) of the trees to be removed. To determine the required
replacement trees, calculate the total sum in inches of the diameters of all trees to be
removed. This sum will result in one single number in inches that represents the
combined total of the diameters of all trees to be removed. Diameter measurement
shall be rounded up to the nearest inch.
Chart 17.6.1.1
Tree Replacement Chart
Total diameter of tree(s) to
be removed (sum of inches
at DBH)
Total number of replacement trees
required (2" DBH minimum each: 12'
minimum height)
OR
Total number of replacement trees
required (4" DBH minimum each: 16'
minimum height)
2"-3"
1
or
0
4"-6"
2
or
1
7"-12"
4
or
2
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13"-18"
6
or
3
19"-24"
8
or
4
25"-30"
10
or
5
31"-36"
12
or
6
3T-42"
14
or
7
43"-48"
16
or
8
49"-60"
20
or
10
If the sum of the diameter of trees to be removed exceeds a total of 60 inches, the
additional inches shall be added cumulatively from the top of the chart, down to the bottom of
the chart, to calculate the number of trees required as replacement trees.
Up to 30 percent of the two-inch DBH replacement tree requirement may be met by
native species with a minimum height of eight feet and a minimum DBH of one inch at time of
planting.
Palms of a 14-foot minimum overall height and minimum DBH of three inches at time
of planting shall count as a required two-inch DBH replacement tree on the basis of two
palms per required tree. No more than 30 percent of the required replacement trees shall be
palms.
(b)
Tree species. Tree(s) installed as replacement trees shall be of a native or non-
native species and shall be planted at grade or ground level according to ISA best
management practices manual, incorporated herein by reference. When more than
ten trees are installed as replacement trees, a diversity of species shall be required
as per chart 17.6.2.1 tree species diversity chart, below.
Chart 17.6.2.1
Tree Species Diversity Chart
Required number
of trees
Required minimum
number of species
11-20
2
21-50
4
51 or greater
6
(c)
(d)
Prohibited species. Replacement trees are not required for the removal of any
prohibited species except Ficus altissima (Lofty Fig) and Ficus benghalensis (Banyan
Tree). No fees will be assessed for removal of prohibited tree species.
Tree quality. Trees installed as replacement trees in accordance with this section
shall conform to, or exceed, the minimum standards for Florida Number One as
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provided in the most current edition of "Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants,
Part I and II," prepared by the state department of agriculture and consumer
services, and incorporated herein by reference. Trees shall be planted according to
sound nursery practices as illustrated in the landscape manual.
(e)
Off -site replacement trees. If the total number of trees required as replacement trees
cannot be reasonably planted on the subject property, the applicant may enter into
an agreement with the city, as approved by the department, to plant the excess
replacement trees on public property within the city commission district of the subject
property. An alternative to off -site replacement is provided in subsection (f), relating
to the contribution to the tree trust fund. Applicants may do both to the extent that
they should proffer to do so.
(f)
Tree trust fund. If the total number of trees required as replacement trees cannot be
reasonably planted on the subject property, the applicant shall contribute to the city's
tree trust fund the sum of $1,000.00 for each two-inch DBH tree required as
replacement trees in accordance with chart 17.6.1.1. A city resident with current
proof of residency and homestead status shall contribute $500.00 for each two-inch
DBH tree required as replacement trees in accordance with chart 17.6.1.1, one time
during a calendar year on his or her homestead property. An addition or an
alternative to contributing to the tree trust fund, is provided in subsection (e), relating
to off -site replacement trees. Applicants may do both to the extent that they should
proffer to do so.
(g)
Completion. The replacement tree process shall be completed prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy. Moreover, the
approval of a tree relocation or tree removal permit is contingent on any
requirements set forth in subsections (a) through (f) above.
(Ord. No. 13174, § 2, 5-13-10)
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Rick Scott
Governor
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
E
,.,
John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS
Surgeon General & Secretary
Lillian Rivera, RN, MSN, PhD
Administrator
February 4, 2013
Orlando J. Diez CGC. BN. HI. CEII
Director Office of Code Compliance.
444 SW 2nd Ave. 7th floor
Miami. FI 33130
RE: Florida Department of Health
Miami -Dade County Health Department
New Parking Structure
1350 NW 14th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Tree Exemption Request
Dear Mr. Diez:
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record in connection with
item PA.1 on 11/21/13
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Please accept this letter as our request for exemption of the tree relocation program for the
Florida Department of Health and on behalf of the Public Health Clinic at 1350 NW 14th Street.
The Florida Department of Health is the long term lease holder of the state owned real property
located within the boundaries of the City of Miami. We are currently under a Building Permit
Review by the City of Miami for a new parking structure for Department staff as the first phase
of an office consolidation of functions in order to reduce the County Health Department's
leasing costs. The next phase of the program will be the office building to house those
functions; however, the parking structure had to be completed first to maintain staff parking on
site white the office is being constructed. Subsequently, trees that were planted two —three years
ago and existing trees have to be removed to accommodate the building as will be the case for
the office building that will be located along NW 14th Street.
The County Health Department recently completed a Clinic building as well as renovating the
existing State Laboratory Services building as part of a development plan that has taken
several decades to establish. The fruits of that plan are now being implemented to provide more
enhanced services and programs for meeting the healthcare needs of the underserved of the
Miami -Dade community. Consolidation of the current clinic and the support functions of County
Health Department will result in the reduction of travel to and provide for an efficient outlay of
services that will be an overall community benefit. By consolidating our programs and services
on one site we will reduce green gas emissions generated by internal and external clients.
People will not need to drive to multiple locations to receive services, people will have more
accessibility to public transportations, and carpooling going to our site in the Civic Center as
oppose to other multiple locations, Not to mention, our site will add more vitality to the area, and
bring a lot of businesses.
The Department of Health's current parking structure and office building projects as well as the
previous new clinic building have been exempted from impact fees under Sec 33E-14 (a) —
Miami -Dade County Health Department
8175 NW 12 Street, #300, Miami, Florida 33126
Tel: (305) 324-2400 Fax: (786) 336-1297
Websitc: www.dadehealth.org
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Exemption and Credits of the Road impact Manual criteria. Additionally, the Health Department
has provided infrastructure improvements to the surrounding streets as well as water line and
other utility upgrades. Other improvements FDOH has agreed are repaving part of 13th Court
including new curb and gutter, new sidewalk, improving handicap approaches at the
intersections of NW 14th Street and 13th Court and NW 14th Street and 14th Avenue. The
improvements are being performed in good faith for the benefit of the City of Miami and the
adjacent areas as well as the Department.
Since the issue with the tree relocation was not part of the discussion during the Miami 21
Warrant process and that Warrant plan was approved including on -site landscaping in October,
FDOH would now, at this late date, be faced with an unexpected financial burden, estimated at
$100,000.00, that would require reduction of the vital office space needed to accomplish the
long term community goals.
We fully understand the goals of the Miami 21 concept and goals and the FDOH agrees to
meet those goals in a mariner that will enhance the urban setting, maintain the project budget,
and deliver the long term efficiencies that will deliver the improvements in the Miami -Dade
community healthcare programs
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
G
vera, RN, MSN, PhD
istrator
Miami Dade County Health Department
Cc: Ron Walsh, Administrator of Design and Construction, FDOH
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City Clerk
PART II - THE CODE
Chapter 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
ARTICLE I. - TREE PROTECTION IN GENERAL
that the tree is hazardous, fatally diseased, or dead. The department may require
photographs of the tree(s) depicting the hazardous condition, signs or symptoms of a fatal
disease, or a dead tree. Furthermore, the department may require supporting documentation
such as a hazard tree analysis, laboratory analysis report, or relevant scientific literature.
After obtaining a tree removal permit, the designated tree(s) may be removed without the
need for tree replacement.
d. Prohibited trees may be removed after obtaining a tree removal permit. The department
may require photographs of the tree(s) to support the identification of the tree species.
Prohibited trees may be removed without the need for tree replacement.
e. Homestead residents may obtain a tree removal permit for their property on an
expedited basis.
(c) Review of application. Upon receipt of a completed application, the department of code
enforcement (herein referred to as "department") shall review said application for compliance with the
regulations as set forth in this article. Such review shall include a field inspection of the site and referral
of the application to other departments or agencies as necessary. Within 15 calendar days of the
receipt of a completed application, the department shall issue an intended decision approving, denying
or approving with conditions the permit request.
(d) Notice. Within 24 hours of issuing the intended decision for a tree removal permit, the department
shall notify the applicant and post a notice of the intended decision on or adjacent to the subject
property in a location where it is visible to the general public. The posting shall provide a general
description and location of the tree(s) on site to be removed or other action requiring the tree removal
permit. The intended decision shall also be sent to the home owners' associations registered with the
neighborhood enhancement team in that area.
(e) Issuance of permit. If no appeal, in accordance with section 17-8, is timely filed within ten calendar
days of the issuance of the intended decision, the tree pruning permit or tree removal permit, if
originally approved by the department, shall be issued. The property owner shall insure that the tree
removal permit is displayed until the authorized work is completed.
(f) Fees. Fees shall be as established pursuant to section 10-4, as amended, "Building permit fee
schedule." Applications from government agencies for tree removals in areas dedicated to public use
may, at the discretion of the city commission, be exempted from application fees and permit fees by
resolution.
(g) Final inspection. No later than six months following the completion of the authorized work, the
applicant shall schedule a final inspection with the department for verification and acceptance of the
final authorized work.
(Ord. No. 13174, § 2, 5-13-10; Ord. No. 13274, § 2, 6-23-11)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 13274, § 2, adopted June 23, 2011, changed the title of section 17-4 from "Tree removal
permit applications, requirements, review, and fees" to "Tree removal permit or tree pruning permit applications,
requirements, review, and fees." The historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.
Sec. 17-5. - Criteria and conditions for tree removal and relocation.
(a) Criteria for tree removal. No permit shall be issued for tree removal unless one of the following
criteria exists:
Miami, Florida, Code of Ordinances
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Mission:
To protect. promote & Improve the health
of all people in Florida through integrated
state, county & community efforts.
HEALTH
Vision: To be the Healthiest State In the Nation
Rick Scott
Governor
John H. Armstrong, MD, FRCS
State Surgeon General & Secretary
August 27, 2013
Johnny Martinez
City Manager.
/144 SW 2nd Ave. 10th floor
Miami, FL 33130
RE Florida Department of Health
Miami -Dade County Health Department
New Parking Structure
1350 NW 14Th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Tree Exemption Request
Dear Mr. Martinez:
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item PA.1 on 11/21/13
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Please accept this letter as our request for exemption of the tree relocation program for the
Florida Department of Health and on behalf of the Public Health Clinic at 1350 NW 14th Street.
The Florida Department cif Health is the Tong term lease holder of the state owned real property
located within the boundaries of the City of Miami. We are currently under a Building Permit
Review by the City of Miami for a new parking structure for Department staff as the first phase
of an office consolidation of functions in order to reduce the County Health Department's
leasing costs. The next phase of the program will be the office building to house those
functions; however, the parking structure had to be completed first to maintain staff parking on
site while the office is being constructed. Subsequently, trees that were planted two —three years
ago and existing trees have to be removed to accommodate the building as will be the case for
the office building that will be located along NW 14th Street. The issue of tree removal is
referenced in Chapter 17 of the City of Miami Code. The Department is requesting an exception
to the permit requirement for tree removal and associated fees because the schedule of
construction is critical to the financing of the project by the State. The Department would
welcome the opportunity to explain its request at a City of Miami Commission meeting.
The County Health Department recently completed a Clinic building as well as renovating the
existing State Laboratory Services building as part of a development plan that has taken
several decades to establish. The fruits of that plan are now being implemented to provide more
enhanced services and programs for meeting the healthcare needs of the underserved of the
Miami -Dade community. Consolidation of the current clinic and the support functions of County
Health Department will result in the reduction of travel to and provide for an efficient outlay of
services that will be an overall community benefit. By consolidating our programs and services
on one site we will reduce green gas emissions generated by internal and external clients.
People will not need to drive to multiple locations to receive services, people will have more
accessibility to public transportations, and carpooling going to our site in the Civic Center as
oppose to other multiple locations. Not to mention, our site will add more vitality to the area, and
bring a lot of businesses.
Miami -Dude County Hcaith Department
8175 NW 12 Street,11300. Miami, Floridn 33126
Tel' (305) 324-2400 Fax: (786) 336-1297
Website• wwv.dadcheatth.org
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Oicasoiknittenritriru
The Department of Health's current parking structure and office building projects as well as the
previous new clinic building have been exempted from impact fees under Sec 33E-14 (a) —
Exemption and Credits of the Road Impact Manual criteria. Additionally, the Health Department
has provided infrastructure improvements to the surrounding streets as well as water line and
other utility upgrades. Other improvements FDOH has agreed are repaving part of 13th Court
including new curb and gutter, new sidewalk, improving handicap approaches at the
intersections of NW 14t' Street and 13th Court and NW 14th Street and 14th Avenue. The
improvements are being performed in good faith for the benefit of the City of Miami and the
adjacent areas as well as the Department.
Since the issue with the tree relocation was not part of the discussion during the Miami 21
Warrant process and that Warrant plan was approved including on -site landscaping in October,
FDOH would now, at this late date, be faced with an unexpected financial burden, estimated at
S50,000, that would require reduction of the vital office space needed to accomplish the long
term community goals.
We fully understand the goals of the Miami 21 concept and goals and the FDOH agrees to
meet those goals in a manner that will enhance the urban setting, maintain the project budget,
and deliver the long term efficiencies that will deliver the improvements in the Miami -Dade
community healthcare programs.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Lillian Ri ra, RN, MSN, PhD 4 JRon Walsh
Administrator Administrator
Florida Department of Health in Miami -Dade County Florida Department of Health
Cc: Orlando J. Diez, CGC., BN., H1., GEN., Director Office of Code Compliance.
Ron Walsh, Administrator, FDOH
Commissioner Wilfredo Gort, District 1
Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, District 2
Commissioner Frank Carollo, District 3
Commissioner Francis Suarez, District 4
Commissioner Michelle Spence Jones, District 5
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item PA.1 on 11/21/13
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Mission:
To protect promote & improve the health
of all peopls in Florida through integrated
state. county & community eforI
HEALTH
Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
Rick Scott
Governor
John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS
State Surgeon General & Secretary
August 27, 2013
Johnny Martinez
City Manager.
444 SW 2nd Ave. 10th floor
Miami, FL 33130
RE Florida Department of Health
Miami -Dade County Health Department
New Parking Structure
1350 NW 14th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Tree Exemption Request
Dear Mr. Martinez:
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item PA.1 on 11/21/13
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Please accept this letter as our request for exemption of the tree relocation program for the
Florida Department of Health and on behalf of the Public Health Clinic at 1350 NW 14th Street.
The Florida Department of Health is the long term lease holder of the state owned real property
located within the boundaries of the City of Miami. We are currently under a Building Permit
Review by the City of Miami for a new parking structure for Department staff as the first phase
of an office consolidation of functions in order to reduce the County Health Department's
leasing costs. The next phase of the program will be the office building to house those
functions; however, the parking structure had to be completed first to maintain staff parking on
site while the office is being constructed. Subsequently, trees that were planted two —three years
ago and existing trees have to be removed to accommodate the building as will be the case for
the office building that will be located along NW 14th Street. The issue of tree removal is
referenced in Chapter 17 of the City of Miami Code. The Department is requesting an exception
to the permit requirement for tree removal and associated fees because the schedule of
construction is critical to the financing of the project by the State. The Department would
welcome the opportunity to explain its request at a City of Miami Commission meeting.
The County Health Department recently completed a Clinic building as well as renovating the
existing State Laboratory Services building as part of a development plan that has taken
several decades to establish. The fruits of that plan are now being implemented to provide more
enhanced services and programs for meeting the healthcare needs of the underserved of the
Miami -Dade community. Consolidation of the current clinic and the support functions of County
Health Department will result in the reduction of travel to and provide for an efficient outlay of
services that will be an overall community benefit. By consolidating our programs and services
on one site we will reduce green gas emissions generated by internal and extemal clients.
People will not need to drive to multiple locations to receive services, people will have more
accessibility to public transportations, and carpooling going to our site in the Civic Center as
oppose to other multiple locations. Not to mention, our site will add more vitality to the area, and
bring a lot of businesses.
Miami -Dade Count} Health Department
8175 NW 12 Street- 0300, Miami. Florida 33126
Tel (305) 324-2400 Fay (786) 336-1297
Website uww.dadchealth org
Putilic iieattP:
The Department of Health's current parking structure and office building projects as well as the
previous new clinic building have been exempted from impact fees under Sec 33E-14 (a) —
Exemption and Credits of the Road Impact Manual criteria. Additionally, the Health Department
has provided infrastructure improvements to the surrounding streets as well as water line and
other utility upgrades. Other improvements FDOH has agreed are repaving part of 13th Court
including new curb and gutter, new sidewalk, improving handicap approaches at the
intersections of NW 14`h Street and 13th Court and NW 14th Street and 14t0 Avenue. The
improvements are being performed in good faith for the benefit of the City of Miami and the
adjacent areas as well as the Department.
Since the issue with the tree relocation was not part of the discussion during the Miami 21
Warrant process and that Warrant plan was approved including on -site landscaping in October,
FDOH would now, at this late date, be faced with an unexpected financial burden, estimated at
S50,000, that would require reduction of the vital office space needed to accomplish the long
term community goals.
We fully understand the goals of the Miami 21 concept and goals and the FDOH agrees to
meet those goals in a manner that will enhance the urban setting, maintain the project budget,
and deliver the long term efficiencies that will deliver the improvements in the Miami -Dade
community healthcare programs.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Lillian Rive(r)a, RN, MSN, PhD "Ron Walsh
Administrator Administrator
Florida Department of Health in Miami -Dade County Florida Department of Health
Cc: Orlando J. Diez, CGC., BN., HI., CEII., Director Office of Code Compliance.
Ron Walsh, Administrator, FDOH
Commissioner Wilfredo Gort, District 1
Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, District 2
Commissioner Frank Carollo, District 3
Commissioner Francis Suarez, District 4
Commissioner Michelle Spence Jones, District 5
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Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Submitted into the public
record in connection with
item PA.1 on 11 21 13
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk