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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 12, 2013
2:00 PM
PLANNING AND ZONING
City Hall Commission Chambers
City Commission
Tomas Regalado, Mayor
Marc David Sarnoff, Chair
Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Vice Chair
Frank Carollo, Commissioner District Three
Francis Suarez, Commissioner District Four
Keon Hardemon, Commissioner District Five
Johnny Martinez, P.E., City Manager
Victoria Mendez, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Minutes December 12, 2013
ORDER OF THE DAY
Present: Vice Chair Gort, Chair Sarnoff, Commissioner Suarez and Commissioner Hardemon
Absent: Commissioner Carollo
On the 12th day of December 2013, the City Commission of the City ofMiami, Florida, met at its
regular meeting place in City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, in regular
session. The Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair Sarnoff at
4:10 p.m., recessed at 4:12 p.m., reconvened at 6: 40 p. m. and adjourned at 6: 57p. m.
ALSO PRESENT:
Victoria Mendez, City Attorney
Johnny Martinez, P.E., City Manager
ToddB. Hannon, City Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
Chair Sarnoff All right, I want to welcome everybody back to the afternoon agenda. We're
going to be doing just for purposes of agenda the P&Z (Planning & Zoning), and I'm going to
ask the Manager if he has any modifications he wants to make to the P&Z agenda, and once we
make those modifications, we'll go back to the regular agenda. Mr. Garcia, you're recognized
for the record.
Francisco Garcia: Thank you, sir. Mr. Chair, Commissioners, Francisco Garcia, Planning &
Zoning director. For the record, I wanted to read through the Planning & Zoning items that we
are suggesting be continued. I want to remind you that some of them are City applications; some
of them are private applications. And although to the best of my knowledge, there's no one
opposing the continuance of these items. By making this a public hearing, obviously, anyone
who is here and wants to chime in to that effect, they're welcome to do so. So I'll read quickly
through the list of items that again, we, the Administration are proposing be continued; others
may be available as you see fit. Items are: PZ.2; PZ.5; PZ.9 and 10, which are companion
items; PZ.11 and 12, which are companion items; PZ.13 and 14, which are companion items;
PZ.15; PZ.16,; PZ.17 and PZ.18.
Chair Sarnoff There's not much, is there? All right, so you're asking for a motion for
continuance?
Mr. Garcia: If you would, Commissioners.
Vice Chair Gort: Move it.
Mr. Garcia: For the second meeting of the month of January.
Chair Sarnoff All right, so there's a motion. Is there a second?
Commissioner Hardemon: Does it require a second for their motion?
ToddB. Hannon (City Clerk): Yes, sir.
Chair Sarnoff You want him to read them again?
Commissioner Hardemon: It's PZ. 2?
Chair Sarnoff PZ.2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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Commissioner Hardemon: I guess --
Chair Sarnoff It's just continuing --
Commissioner Hardemon: I'll give you a second.
Chair Sarnoff All right, so we have a second; any discussion? All in favor, please say "aye. "
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair Sarnoff Okay, all right. We're going to go back to the regular agenda. Are you going to
need a moment?
Mr. Hannon: Yes, sir, just a minute.
Victoria Mendez (City Attorney): We will now begin the Planning and Zoning items. PZ items
shall proceed according to Section 7.1.4 of the Miami 21 Zoning Code. Before any PZ item is
heard, all those wishing to speak will be sworn in by the City Clerk. Staff will briefly present
each item to be heard. Please note, Commissioners have generally been briefed by City staff and
the City Attorney on items on the agenda today. The members of the City Commission shall
disclose any ex parte communications to remove the presumption of prejudice pursuant to
Florida Statute 286.0115 and Section 7.1.4.5 of the Miami 21 Zoning Code hearing procedures.
The appellant or petitioner will then present their application or request to the City Commission.
If the applicant agrees with the staff recommendation and no one from the audience wishes to
speakfor or against the item, they may also waive the right to an evidentiary hearing. The order
of presentation shall be as described in the City Code and the Miami 21 Code. Members of the
public will be permitted to speak for not more than two minutes unless modified by the Chair.
The City ofMiami requires that anyone requesting action by the City Commission must disclose
before the hearing anything provided to anyone for agreement to support or withhold objection
to the requested action pursuant to City Code Section 2-8, disclosure requirement. Any
documents offered to the City Commissioners that have not been provided seven days before the
meeting as part of the agenda materials will be entered into the record at the City Commission's
discretion. For MCNP (Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan) Plan amendments as part of
the public hearing, members of the public will be permitted to speakfor not more than two
minutes on the proposition to amend the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. Thank you.
Mr. Hannon: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Anyone speaking on tonight's Planning &
Zoning items, ifI could have you stand and raise your right hand.
The City Clerk administered oath required under City Code Section 62-1 to those persons giving
testimony on zoning issues.
Mr. Hannon: Thank you, Chair.
Later...
Chair Sarnoff All right, PZ.3 is what I have next.
Mr. Garcia: Mr. Chairman, andl would also respectfully request for the same reason that items
PZ.7 and PZ.8 be continued to the same meeting in January.
Chair Sarnoff All right, is there a motion?
Commissioner Hardemon: What were the items again?
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Chair Sarnoff Seven and -- PZ 7, PZ.8.
Vice Chair Gort: Well, maybe PZ.7 and 8 can come back on the 9th.
Mr. Garcia: Mr. Chair, the applicants for that particular case are here, andl don't believe that
this is -- I understand that this is news to them, as well, so perhaps they'd like to be heard on this
also, and what I mean is to perhaps make a request that they be appointed a time certain.
Chair Sarnoff Sure. You guys are okay -- step up to the mike. Just state your name for the
record.
Otto Munoz: Hi, Chairman, Commissioners. My name is Otto Munoz. I'm the owner of the
property on 469 Northwest 27th Place.
Chair Sarnoff Munoz, right?
Mr. Munoz: Yes.
Chair Sarnoff Okay, Mr. Munoz, would 4:15 on January 23 be okay with you, time certain?
Vice Chair Gort: He might be able to come back on the 9th.
Chair Sarnoff Oh, you want to come back on the 9th; are you available on January 9?
Mr. Munoz: Yes.
Chair Sarnoff January 9, 4 o'clock.
Commissioner Hardemon: Be sure; you're sure?
Mr. Munoz: I'm positive, sure.
Chair Sarnoff January 9 at 4 o'clock, we'll see you here. We need a motion to do that.
Vice Chair Gort: Move it.
Commissioner Hardemon: Second.
Chair Sarnoff We have a motion by Commissioner Gort; second by Commissioner Hardemon.
Any discussion? None. All in favor, please say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Mr. Munoz: Thank you.
Chair Sarnoff Thank you. Sorry, Mr. Munoz.
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING AND
DISCONTINUING FOR PUBLIC USE AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN
SOUTHWEST 21 ST AVENUE AND SOUTHWEST 22ND AVENUE AND
BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 5TH STREET AND SOUTHWEST 6TH STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITH CONDITIONS AS STATED HEREIN.
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05-00618ac1 Department Analyses, Maps, PZAB Reso.pdf
05-00618ac1 Application & Supporting Docs.pdf
05-00618ac1 CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
05-0061 8ac1 ExhibitA.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately Between SW 21 st Avenue and SW 22nd Avenue
and between SW 5th Street and SW 6th Street [Commissioner Frank Carollo -
District 3]
APPLICANT(S): David E. Sacks, Esquire, on behalf of Asset Recovery III, LLC
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLAT & STREET COMMITTEE: Recommended approval on July 9, 2009 by a
vote of 4-1.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on July 17, 2013 by a vote of 11-0.
PURPOSE: This will allow the closure of an alley.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.1 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting to be heard at 4: 00 p.m.
Chair Sarnoff PZ.1. Are you Mr. Sacks?
David Sacks: Yes, I am.
Chair Sarnoff I'm going to say something that is going to be so annoying to you that l just want
you to get a grip -- he's not here right now -- and kind of -- I know it's going to seem harsh, but
we're going to wait for him to come back.
Mr. Sacks: I happen to agree.
Chair Sarnoff I know -- trust me.
Mr. Sacks: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) did that.
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Chair Sarnoff That's why I'm sayingl want you to take a deep breath in and a deep breath out.
Mr. Sacks: Okay.
Chair Sarnoff Thanks.
Mr. Sacks: Thank you.
Chair Sarnoff You want to say anything, Mr. Director?
Francisco Garcia (Director, Planning & Zoning): Yes, sir. I'm actually -- the first thing need
to do is to convey on behalf of the District 3 Office, I've just been advised that Commissioner
Carollo has had to excuse himself, and he has kindly requested from the Commission to have the
items in District 3 continued until January. It may be the case to make it as best as possible to
have them continued to the first meeting in January if that is okay with the Commission.
Chair Sarnoff Mr. Sacks, can I give you a time certain on -- in the January meeting?
Mr. Sacks: Please do. My client would very much appreciate that as the -- I'm representing the
bank and they're under contract.
Chair Sarnoff I've -- you've been here many times, so what I'm -- does anybody know; is the
nextPZ (Planning & Zoning) agenda item going to be a long one? Shouldl give him a 6 o'clock
time certain, a 4 o'clock time certain? First of all, what do you want?
Mr. Sacks: A time certain.
Chair Sarnoff Name your time.
Mr. Sacks: Four o'clock would be fine.
Chair Sarnoff Four o'clock time certain. PZ. 1 on this agenda will be heard at the next like
agenda in January.
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Excuse me, Chair. Mr. Planning Director, were you looking at
January 9 or January 23?
Mr. Garcia: January 9 remains a possibility. I can tell the Commission at present that the
January 23 agenda is quite full for P&Z items.
Chair Sarnoff Why don't we do --
Mr. Sacks: I have a problem.
Chair Sarnoff January 9 good with you?
Mr. Sacks: No, it's -- unfortunately, I'll be out of town, away.
Chair Sarnoff January 23 it is, 4 o'clock.
Mr. Sacks: Okay, that's fine.
Chair Sarnoff I apologize, sir, and breathe deep, thank you.
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Mr. Sacks: You're welcome. I'll see you on January 23.
Chair Sarnoff Thanks.
Mr. Hannon: Chair, I do need a motion for that.
Chair Sarnoff Oh, I'm sorry. Do we have a motion?
Vice Chair Gort: Move it.
Chair Sarnoff Motion for continuance is by Commissioner Gort. It's seconded by --
Commissioner Hardemon: Second.
Chair Sarnoff -- Commissioner Hardemon for a time certain on January 23 at 4 o'clock. All in
favor, please say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING AND
DISCONTINUING FOR PUBLIC USE NORTHEAST60TH STREET FROM
NORTHEAST 5TH COURT TO BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, AND NORTHEAST
5TH COURT FROM APPROXIMATELY 90 FEET NORTHWEST OF BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD TO NORTHEAST 60TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
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13-01046sc Dept. Analyses, Maps & PZAB Reso.pdf
13-01046scApplication & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-01046sc CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
13-01046sc ExhibitA.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately NE 60th Street from NE 5th Court to Biscayne
Boulevard, and NE 5th Court from Approximately 90 Feet NW of Biscayne
Boulevard to NE 60th Street [Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff - District 2]
APPLICANT(S): Ben Fernandez, Esquire, on behalf of The Cushman School,
Inc., A Not -For -Profit Corporation
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLAT & STREET COMMITTEE: Recommended approval on June 6, 2013 by a
vote of 4-0.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on October 16, 2013 by a vote of 7-0.
PURPOSE: This will allow for better maneuverability and access of emergency
vehicles to serve the existing school.
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Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.2 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING AND
DISCONTINUING FOR PUBLIC USE A PORTION OF NORTHEAST 31ST
STREET FROM NORTHEAST 7TH AVENUE TO APPROXIMATELY 280 FEET
WEST OF NORTHEAST 7TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
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13-00888sc Department Analyes & Maps.pdf
13-00888sc Application & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-00888sc Legislation (Version 2).pdf
13-00888sc Exhi bit A. pdf
13-00888sc PZAB 12-11-13 Supporting Documents.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately a Portion of NE 31 st Street, from NE 7th Avenue to
Approximately 280 Feet West of NE 7th Avenue [Commissioner Marc David
Sarnoff- District 2]
APPELLANT(S): Iris Escarra, Esquire, on behalf of PRH NE 31st Street LLC
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLAT & STREET COMMITTEE: Recommended approval on October 3, 2013
by a vote of 6-0.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Pending recommendation on
December 11, 2013.
PURPOSE: This will close a portion of the street described above. This item
includes a covenant.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Suarez, that this matter be
ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff, Suarez and Hardemon
Absent: 1 - Commissioner(s) Carollo
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Chair Sarnoff PZ.3.
Francisco Garcia (Director, Planning & Zoning): Thank you sir. That brings us to item PZ.3.
Item PZ.3 is a resolution before you. This is a street closure associated with a project known as
"liana." This is for a portion of Northeast 31 st Street from approximately Northeast 7th Avenue
to approximately 280 feet west of Northeast 7th Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Department is
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recommending approval, as is the Public Works Department. The Plat and Street Committee
also recommended approval on their October 30 -- I'm sorry -- October 3 meeting, and the
Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board recommended approval last night in a meeting held last
night. We are recommending approval with some conditions which are listed in the package. I
believe the applicant will read into the record items pertaining to a covenant, and they will
describe that in detail, and I'm certainly happy to answer any questions you may have.
Chair Sarnoff You're recognized for the record, Ms. Escarra.
Iris Escarra: Good evening, everyone. Iris Escarra with offices at 333 Southeast 2ndAvenue. I
apologize, but my client had to leave, because he's flying out of town on vacation. Carlos Rosa
of the Related Group was here earlier today. I'm joined by Sheri Gutierrez and Gustavo --
Chair Sarnoff Hold it; he's not here?
Ms. Escarra: He's not here.
Chair Sarnoff Oh, we have --
Ms. Escarra: He had to leave.
Chair Sarnoff No, I'm just kidding.
Ms. Escarra: I have the architects here in case there's any questions with regards to the site.
Chair Sarnoff I just wanted to see your jaw drop, that's all.
Ms. Escarra: So what we have here today is we are actually closing out a portion of Northeast
31 st Street, and in connection with the development of the site, this is actually the largest vacant
parcel left in Edgewater. It's actually five acres in size, and it really has an opportunity to do
something special. What happens is that oftentimes, developers have very small sites, and they're
not able to necessarily do something that benefits generally the public. Here, what we've done is
the developer has decided to donate 20,000 square feet of the waterfront into a public park, and
in connection with the donation of the public park, they're making improvements to the park in
order to have an exercise station, a dog park section, and a child playground section. In
addition to that, they're improving 250 linear feet of bay walk in order to make the connection.
One of the -- the property is also being replatted in connection with the street closure; that the
closure is 18,616 feet between the two new public streets. What's happening now is that the
right-of-way is being redirected to Northeast 32nd Street; then 7th Avenue, and then the new
right-of-way being connected here. So what happens is, is that all this frontage -- and this is
going to be the park right here -- are being donated to the City --
Vice Chair Gort: Move it.
Ms. Escarra: As a platted parcel.
Chair Sarnoff We have a motion by Commissioner Gort.
Commissioner Suarez: Second.
Chair Sarnoff Second by Commissioner Suarez. Public hearing, I take it?
Vice Chair Gort: Yeah.
Chair Sarnoff There is a public hearing.
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Mr. Garcia: I'm sorry, it is a public hearing, but may I request that the motion be made to
approve subject to the conditions as stated?
Vice Chair Gort: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) the conditions --
Mr. Garcia: They are not being contested.
Chair Sarnoff Subject to the conditions and the representations of counsel; is that acceptable,
Mr. --?
Victoria Mendez (City Attorney): And are we -- I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman. Are we doing a
covenant?
Ms. Escarra: We proffered a covenant that's a part of the package with regards to the donation
of the park, the donation of the right-of-way, the improvements of the park, and the maintenance
of the park.
Ms. Mendez: Perfect. Thank you.
ToddB. Hannon (City Clerk): And I'm sorry, Chair. And this is amending the legislation then,
Mr. Planning Director?
Mr. Garcia: This is a resolution, yes.
Chair Sarnoff As modified
Mr. Hannon: Thank you.
Chair Sarnoff How's that; as modified, as the representation of counsel, coupled with all the
conditions placed in there; with all the thoughts of every Commissioner's words and minds when
you talk about maintaining that park; coupled by the thoughts that Commissioner Suarez had in
his mind. He was thinking a larger park. And it's a public hearing. Anybody from the public
wishing to be heard on PZ.3, please step up. Hearing none, seeing none, coming back to this
Commission; any discussion? All in favor, please say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair Sarnoff Very nice job.
Ms. Escarra: Thank you.
Chair Sarnoff Please tell the Related thank you very much for a job well done.
Vice Chair Gort: Thank you.
Ms. Escarra: Thank you.
Commissioner Suarez: Thank you.
PZ.4 ORDINANCE
12-01180zc5
Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T6-24-0"
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URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONE - 24 - OPEN TO "T6-36B-O" URBAN CORE
TRANSECT ZONE - 36B - OPEN IN THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY
NORTHEAST 20TH TERRACE TO THE NORTH, NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE
TO THE WEST, NORTHEAST 17TH TERRACE TO THE SOUTH, AND
NORTHEAST 4TH AVENUE TO THE EAST, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FURTHER
IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; THE
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT HAVING CONDUCTED A BIENNIAL
EVALUATION OF THE MIAMI 21 ATLAS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.1.2.8.6.2, HAS FOUND THE CHANGES TO BE
APPROPRIATE AND CONSISTENT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S NEIGHBORHOODS; RESULTING ZONING
CHANGES APPROVED THROUGH THIS BIENNIAL EVALUATION OF THE
MIAMI 21 ATLAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.1.2.8.6.2, SHALL NOT
PROHIBIT, PREVENT OR LIMIT OWNERS OF AFFECTED PROPERTIES
IDENTIFIED HEREIN FROM APPLYING FORA REZONING PURSUANT TO
SECTION 7.1.2.8.G.5, FURTHER DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT TO REVERT ANY ACCOMPANYING LAND USE CHANGE
ADOPTED FOR ANY ZONING CHANGE NOT APPROVED IN THIS
ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE
ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114 AND THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, FUTURE LAND USE MAP
(FLUM); MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12-01180zc5 CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
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LOCATION: Approximately the Area Generally Bounded by NE 20th Terrace to
the North, NE 2nd Avenue to the West, NE 17th Terrace to the South, and NE
4th Avenue to the East [Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff - District 2]
APPLICANT(S): Johnny Martinez, City Manager, on behalf of City of Miami
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on September 18, 2013 by a vote of 10-0.
PURPOSE: This will change the area described above from "T6-24-0" to
"T6-36B-O".
Motion by Commissioner Suarez, seconded by Vice Chair Gort, that this matter be
ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff, Suarez and Hardemon
Absent: 1 - Commissioner(s) Carollo
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Chair Sarnoff PZ.4.
Francisco Garcia (Director, Planning): Thank you, sir. Item PZ.4 is before you on second
reading. This is a City -originated application for a sector of land north of the Omni area, in the
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Edgewater area, which is being proposed for a zoning change. The land use is already in place,
and successfully so, but a zoning change from T6-24-0 to T6-36-B-O. And the predominant
reason for this request is this area is already a density increased area and the --
Commissioner Suarez: Move it.
Mr. Garcia: -- increase in height will allow for highest and best use.
Chair Sarnoff Motion by Commissioner Suarez.
Vice Chair Gort: Second.
Chair Sarnoff Second by Commissioner Gort. It's a public hearing. Anybody wishing to be
heard on PZ.4, PZ.4, please step up. Hearing none, seeing none, any discussion, gentlemen?
Hearing no discussion, Madam City Attorney, it is an ordinance.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Roll call on item PZ.4.
A roll call was taken, the result of which is stated above.
Mr. Hannon: The ordinance passes on second reading, 4-0.
PZ.5 ORDINANCE
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Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING CHAPTER 4/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES/IN GENERAL," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING
SECTION 4-11, ENTITLED, "EXCEPTIONS TO DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS,"
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS PERMITTED IN THE
WYNWOOD CAFE DISTRICT, AS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED, FROM 25 TO 40; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11-00144zt CC 01-23-14 SR Fact Sheet.pdf
11-00144zt Color Maps.pdf
11-00144zt CC FR Legislation (Version 1).pdf
11-00144zt ExhibitA.pdf
LOCATION: Wynwood Cafe District [Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff -
District 2 and Keon Hardemon - Commissioner District 5]
APPLICANT(S): Johnny Martinez, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
FINDINGS:
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PURPOSE: This will increase the number of alcoholic beverage establishments
permitted within the Wynwood Cafe District from 25 to 40.
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Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.5 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.6 ORDINANCE Second Reading
13-01089zt
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED
"SPECIFIC TO ZONES", TO MODIFY SECTION 5.6.2 IN ORDER TO ADJUST
BUILDING CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOFTOP
ENCLOSURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR T6-12 TRANSECT ZONE;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-01089zt CC 12-12-13 SR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-01089zt PZAB Reso.pdf
13-01089zt CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT(S): Johnny Martinez, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
FINDINGS:
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval with a
modification* to City Commission on September 23, 2013 by a vote of 8-0.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: This amendment addresses the need to provide additional height
for housing stairs, elevator, mechanical equipment extensions and ornamental
features in T6-12 to give the same flexibility as higher -intensity Transect Zones.
Motion by Commissioner Suarez, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff, Suarez and Hardemon
Absent: 1 - Commissioner(s) Carollo
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Chair Sarnoff Okay. Last thingl have is PZ.6, is that correct, Mr. Garcia?
Francisco Garcia (Director, Planning): PZ.6 is remaining, sir, and also PZ.19.
Vice Chair Gort: Five, the -- let's do 5.
Chair Sarnoff Five is -- no, 5 --
Vice Chair Gort: Second reading.
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Chair Sarnoff -- is a request for a continuance.
Vice Chair Gort: Continuance.
Mr. Garcia: Yes, sir. PZ.19 is the only other item left that have.
Chair Sarnoff PZ.6 and then we'll go to 19.
Mr. Garcia: Item PZ.6, I'll explain it very briefly. This is before you on second reading. This is
an amendment to Section 2-33(k) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an increase in height for
T6-12 that simply allows for mechanical equipment to be exempt from height limitations.
Commissioner Suarez: Move it.
Chair Sarnoff Motion by Commissioner Suarez.
Vice Chair Gort: Second.
Commissioner Suarez: This is the elevator one, right?
Mr. Garcia: Yes, sir, it is.
Commissioner Hardemon: Second.
Chair Sarnoff Second by Commissioner Hardemon. It's a public hearing. Anybody wishing to
be heard on PZ.6, please step up. Hearing none, seeing none, coming back to this Commission.
Any discussion. Hearing no discussion, Madam City Attorney, it is an ordinance.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
Todd B. Hannon (City Clerk): Roll call on item PZ.6.
A roll call was taken, the result of which is stated above.
Mr. Hannon: The ordinance passes on second reading, 4-0.
PZ.7 ORDINANCE
13-00817Iu
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED, THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY
CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE ACREAGE
DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTIES AT APPROXIMATELY 469
NORTHWEST 23RD PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FROM "SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL" TO "DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL"; MAKING FINDINGS;
DIRECTING TRANSMITTALS TO AFFECTED AGENCIES; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13-008171u CC 01-09-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00817luAnalysis, Maps, Sch. Brd. Conc. & PZAB Reso.pdf
13-008171u Application & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-008171u CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
13-008171u ExhibitA.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 469 NW 23rd Place [Commissioner Frank Carollo -
District 3]
APPLICANT(S): Otto C. Munoz, Owner
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on September 18, 2013 by a vote of 10-0. See companion File ID
13-00817zc.
PURPOSE: This will change the above property from "Single -Family
Residential" to "Duplex Residential'.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
DEFERRED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.7 was deferred to the January 9, 2014, Regular Commission
Meeting to be heard at 4: 00 p.m.
PZ.8 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-00817zc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM
"T3-R" SUB -URBAN ZONE TO "T3-O" SUB -URBAN ZONE, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 469 NORTHWEST 23RD
PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-00817zc CC 01-09-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00817zcAnalysis, Maps & PZAB Reso.pdf
13-00817zcApplication & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-00817zc CC 11-21-13 Legislation (Version 2).pdf
13-00817zc ExhibitA.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 469 NW 23rd Place [Commissioner Frank Carollo -
District 3]
APPLICANT(S): Otto C. Munoz, Owner
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on September 18, 2013 by a vote of 10-0. See companion File ID
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13-008171u.
PURPOSE: This will change the above property from "T3-R" to "T3-O". Item
does not include a covenant.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
DEFERRED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.8 was deferred to the January 9, 2014, Regular Commission
Meeting to be heard at 4: 00 p.m.
PZ.9 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-008651u
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED, THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO SECTION 163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY
CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE ACREAGE
DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTIES AT APPROXIMATELY 180
NORTHEAST 50TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED
COMMERCIAL"; MAKING FINDINGS; DIRECTING TRANSMITTALS TO
AFFECTED AGENCIES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-008651u CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00865Iu Analysis & Color Maps.pdf
13-008651u PZAB Reso.pdf
13-008651u FR/SR Application & Supporting Docs.pdf
13-008651u CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
13-008651u Exhibit A.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 180 NE 50th Street [Commissioner Keon
Hardemon - District 5]
APPLICANT(S): Ben Fernandez, Esquire, on behalf of Douglas Gardens
Holding Corp.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on October 16, 2013 by a vote of 5-2. See companion File ID
13-00865zc.
PURPOSE: This will change the above properties from "Medium Density
Multifamily Residential" to "Medium Density Restricted Commercial'.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
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Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.9 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.10 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-00865zc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM
"T4-R" GENERAL URBAN ZONE -RESTRICTED TO "T4-L" GENERAL URBAN
ZONE -LIMITED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 180
NORTHEAST 50TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-00865zc CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00865zcAnalysis & Color Maps.pdf
13-00865zc PZAB Reso.pdf
13-00865zc FR/SR Application & Supporting Docs.pdf
13-00865zc CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
13-00865zc Exhi bit A. pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 180 NE 50th Street [Commissioner Keon
Hardemon - District 5]
APPLICANT(S): Ben Fernandez, Esquire, on behalf of Douglas Gardens
Holding Corp.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval with
modifications* to City Commission on October 16, 2013 by a vote of 6-1. See
companion File ID 13-008651u.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: This will change the above property from "T4-R" to "T4-L". Item
includes a covenant.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.10 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.11 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-008661u
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED, THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY
CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE ACREAGE
DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTIES AT APPROXIMATELY 5445
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FROM "SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL" TO "LOW DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL"; MAKING
FINDINGS; DIRECTING TRANSMITTALS TO AFFECTED AGENCIES;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-008661u CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00866IuAnalysis, Maps, Sch. Brd. Conc. & PZAB Reso.pdf
13-00866lu Application & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-008661u CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
13-008661u Exhibit A.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 5445 Biscayne Boulevard [Commissioner Marc
David Sarnoff - District 2]
APPLICANT(S): Ben Fernandez, Esquire, on behalf of Ruben Matz, Chocron,
LLC; S & R Investments LLC and Isaac Matz
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on September 18, 2013 by a vote of 7-3. See companion File ID
13-00866zc.
PURPOSE: This will change the above property from "Single -Family
Residential" to "Low Density Restricted Commercial'.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.11 was continued to the January 23, 2014,Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.12 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-00866zc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FORA
PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM "T3-R" SUB -URBAN ZONE -
RESTRICTED TO "T4-O" GENERAL URBAN ZONE - OPEN, LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 5445 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA; MAKING
FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13-00866zc CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00866zc Analysis, Maps, PZAB Reso.pdf
13-00866zc Application & Supporting Documents. pdf
13-00866zc CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
13-00866zc Exhi bit A. pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 5445 Biscayne Boulevard [Commissioner Marc
David Sarnoff - District 2]
APPLICANT(S): Ben Fernandez, Esquire, on behalf of Ruben Matz, Chocron,
LLC; S & R Investments LLC and Isaac Matz
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended denial.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on September 18, 2013 by a vote of 7-3. See companion File ID
13-008661u.
PURPOSE: This will change the zoning of a portion of the above property from
"T3-R" to "T4-O". Item includes a covenant.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.12 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.13 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-008671u
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED, THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY
CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE ACREAGE
DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTIES AT APPROXIMATELY 2700
NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE AND 235 NORTHWEST 27TH STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, FROM "MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL AND
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL" TO "GENERAL COMMERCIAL"; MAKING FINDINGS;
DIRECTING TRANSMITTALS TO AFFECTED AGENCIES; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-008671u CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-008671u Analysis. pdf
13-008671u Color Maps & School Board Concurrency.pdf
13-008671u PZAB Reso.pdf
13-00867lu Application & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-008671u CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
13-008671u Exhibit A. pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 2700 NW 2nd Avenue and 235 NW 27th Street
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[Commissioner Keon Hardemon - District 5]
APPLICANT(S): Steven J. Wernick, Esquire, on behalf of G40, LLC
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on November 6, 2013 by a vote of 11-0. See companion File ID
13-00867zc.
PURPOSE: This will change the above properties from "Medium Density
Restricted Commercial and Light Industrial" to "General Commercial'.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.13 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.14 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-00867zc
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM
"T5-O" URBAN CENTER ZONE -OPEN AND "D1" DISTRICT ZONE TO
"T6-8-O" URBAN CORE ZONE -OPEN, FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 2700 NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE AND 235 NORTHWEST
27TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-00867zc CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-00867zcAnalysis, Maps & PZAB Reso.pdf
13-00867zc Application & Supporting Docs.pdf
13-00867zc CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
13-00867zc Exhi bit A. pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 2700 NW 2nd Avenue and 235 NW 27th Street
[Commissioner Keon Hardemon - District 5]
APPLICANT(S): Steven J. Wernick, Esquire, on behalf of G40, LLC
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on November 6, 2013 by a vote of 11-0. See companion File ID
13-008671u.
PURPOSE: This will change the above properties from "T5-O" and "D1" to
"T6-8-O". Item includes a covenant.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
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Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.14 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.15 ORDINANCE First Reading
12-00941 zt1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, SECTION 1.3 ENTITLED,
"DEFINITIONS OF SIGNS", TO ADD, REMOVE AND REPLACE DEFINITIONS
FOR SIGN REGULATIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 12 ENTITLED,
"DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA"; REMOVING ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 6.5.1
THROUGH 6.5.3 ENTITLED, "SIGN STANDARDS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 7,
SECTION 7.1.2.9 ENTITLED, "SIGN PERMITS" AND SECTION 7.2.9
ENTITLED, "NONCONFORMING SIGNS"; AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 10
ENTITLED, "SIGN REGULATIONS"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12-00941zt1 CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
12-00941zt1 PZAB Reso.pdf
12-00941zt1 CC Legislation (Version 6).pdf
LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT(S): Johnny Martinez, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval with
modifications* to City Commission on April 3, 2013 by a vote of 6-3.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: The proposed regulations will establish new and updated sign
regulations in the Zoning Ordinance. It will institute new and revised definitions
in Article 1, add review criteria in Article 4, remove most regulations from Article
6, update regulations for nonconforming signs in Article 7, and create new
regulations in Article 10. It will also provide a more user-friendly document with
clear regulations for each zoning designation as well as additional signage
regulations for various circumstances within the built environment and business
demands.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.15 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.16 ORDINANCE First Reading
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13-01088zt
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED "GENERAL TO
ZONES", TO CLARIFY EXISTING REGULATIONS AND TO ADD NEW
PROVISIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM TO ALLOW THE
DONATION OF PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC
BENEFITS REQUIREMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-01088zt CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-01088zt PZAB Reso.pdf
13-01088zt CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT(S): Johnny Martinez, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
FINDINGS:
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on November 20, 2013 by a vote of 8-0.
PURPOSE: This will allow the donation of park improvements to satisfy the
public benefits requirement.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.16 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
PZ.17 ORDINANCE First Reading
13-01348zt
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 3.15, ENTITLED "AFFORDABLE
HOUSING SPECIAL BENEFIT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS',
TO MODIFY THE APPLICABILITY CRITERIA TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTS
THAT PROVIDE MIXED -INCOME IN THE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY INCREASE
AREAS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
13-01348zt CC 01-23-14 FR Fact Sheet.pdf
13-01348zt PZAB Reso.pdf
13-01348zt CC Legislation (Version 2).pdf
LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT(S): Johnny Martinez, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
FINDINGS:
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PZ.18
06-02074x1
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Recommended approval to City
Commission on November 20, 2013 by a vote of 8-0.
PURPOSE: This will add mixed -income development (both market rate and
affordable housing) to the applicability criteria in Section 3.15 so mixed -income
development can take advantage of the Affordable Housing Special Benefit
Program, which includes relaxations of regulations such as setbacks, height,
parking placement and other architectural and design features.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.17 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), DENYING OR GRANTING THE APPEAL, AFFIRMING OR
REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS
BOARD, THEREBY DENYING OR GRANTING AN EXCEPTION AS LISTED
IN ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4-7(B) AND 4-11(G) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TO ALLOWA PACKAGE
LIQUOR STORE CLOSER THAN 500 FEET OF ANOTHER PACKAGE
LIQUOR STORE, FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 250 AND 296 SOUTHWEST 7TH STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO PLANS ON FILE AND SUBJECT FURTHER TO A
TIME LIMITATION OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS IN WHICH A BUILDING
PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED.
06-02074x1 CC 01-23-14 Fact Sheet.pdf
06-02074x1 Appeal Letter & Supporting Documents.pdf
06-02074x1 Analysis, Maps & PZAB Reso.pdf
06-02074x1 Application & Supporting Documents.pdf
06-02074x1 CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
06-02074x1 CC Legislation (Version 4).pdf
06-02074x1 Exhibit A.pdf
LOCATION: Approximately 250 and 296 SW 7th Street [Commissioner
Frank Carollo - District 3]
APPELLANT(S)/APPLICANT(S): Ines Marrero-Priegues, Esquire, on behalf
of Brickell Commerce Plaza, Inc. and 296 SW 7 Street Corporation, Owners
and GKK-Brickell, LLC, Contract Purchaser
FINDING(S):
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval of the
appeal and approval with conditions* of the Exception.
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PZ.19
13-01266ha
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Approved with conditions,
but failed, constituting a denial of the Exception by a vote of 3-4.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: The approval of this appeal will allow a package liquor store
within 500 feet of another liquor store.
NOTE(S): Related File ID 06-02074x was withdrawn on September 23,
2013.
Motion by Vice Chair Gort, seconded by Commissioner Hardemon, that this matter be
CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff and Hardemon
Absent: 2 - Commissioner(s) Carollo and Suarez
Note for the Record: Item PZ.18 was continued to the January 23, 2014, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION GRANTING THE
APPEAL, IN PART, FILED BY L. ELIJAH STIERS AND MELISSA
FERNANDEZ-STIERS ("APPELLANTS") AND REVERSING, IN PART, THE
DECISION OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
BOARD ("HEPB"), WHICH APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS A SPECIAL
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR ALTERATIONS AND AN
ADDITION TO A CONTRIBUTING BUILDING FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 509 NORTHEAST 57TH STREET, WITHIN
THE MORNINGSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
13-01266ha CC 12-12-13 Fact Sheet.pdf
13-01266ha Maps, HEPB Reso, Staff Report.pdf
13-01266ha Appeal Letter & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-01266ha HEPB Application & Supporting Documents.pdf
13-01266ha CC Legislation (Version 3).pdf
13-01266ha CC Legislation (Version 4).pdf
Motion by Commissioner Suarez, seconded by Vice Chair Gort, that this matter be
ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner(s) Gort, Sarnoff, Suarez and Hardemon
Absent: 1 - Commissioner(s) Carollo
R-13-0507
Chair Sarnoff PZ.19.
Francisco Garcia (Director, Planning): Thank you, sir. And for PZ.19, I'd like to take a moment
to explain this item carefully, because this is a somewhat exceptional item. Item PZ.19 is before
you as an appeal for the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic and
Environmental Preservation Board. The reason for the appeal is the HEP Board, Historic and
Environmental Preservation Board, issued the Certificate ofAppropriateness with certain
conditions. The original applicant, who's here as the appellant today, is in agreement with most
of those conditions, save for two. Now, typically, as you know, we take the side of the HEP
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Board, as they usually follow our recommendations. In this particular case, subsequent
research, after the Certificate of Appropriateness was approved with conditions, indicates that
some of those conditions in fact were not warranted, and I'd like to explain those very briefly. In
particular, condition 3, as attached to the certificate by the HEP Board, indicates that "Bahama
shutters shall be reinstated, as well as the shutters on the second floor windows." That's what
the condition reads. Once again, subsequent research indicates that there were no Bahama
shutters on the original structure. This is a residence. And therefore, to restore it to its authentic
original state would mean to remove the Bahama shutters. For that reason, we are asking that
you side with the appellant and remove that condition, number one. Number two, condition
number two says the following: "The window's openings shall be kept and muntins shall be
applied to the windows following the original pattern. " The original applicant before you today
-- is the appellant -- is in agreement with that. The only clarification we want to make is that one
window which actually faces east, so not the front of the property, but east towards the water,
may be closed. That clarification merits being made so that there's no confusion upon
procurement of building permits. With that, our recommendation to you is that you approve the
appeal, and I'll answer any questions you may have.
Commissioner Suarez: I move to deny the -- to reverse the decision of the HEP Board -- right? --
'cause I think that's the appropriate motion -- in conformity with the Planning director's findings
as just articulated on the record.
Mr. Garcia: Thank you, sir.
Chair Sarnoff All right, we have a motion by Commissioner Suarez.
Vice Chair Gort: Second.
Chair Sarnoff Second by Commissioner Gort. It's a public -- I assume a public hearing.
Anybody wishing to be heard on PZ.19. Little advice --
Eli Steirs: Afternoon, Commissioners.
Chair Sarnoff -- stand there and look good.
Mr. Steirs: Eli Steirs. I'm the property owner at 509 Northeast 57th Street. Thank you very
much for the director's assistance. Thank you all for --
Chair Sarnoff Thanks for your perseverance.
Mr. Steirs: Well, it was worth it in this case. Thank you very much. Happy Holidays.
Vice Chair Gort: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) property.
Chair Sarnoff Any discussion, gentlemen? Then all in favor, please say aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Chair Sarnoff Merry Christmas, Happy --
Commissioner Suarez: Has it been moved?
Chair Sarnoff -- New Year, Happy Kwanza. Is there anything else happening between now and
the next Commission meeting? My birthday.
Vice Chair Gort: Move to adjourn.
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ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Suarez: Congratulations.
Chair Sarnoff I'll be 54 years old, and maybe Mr. Crespo will take my suggestion.
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
The meeting adjourned at 6: 57 p.m.
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