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Mater Academy at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami,
2805 SW 32nd Avenue
File No. 07-1428x1
The subject proposal seeks an Exception to allow an Elementary and Middle School facility within a Civic Institution
(CI) transect zone, pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, Miami 21 Code and to all regulations and applicable criteria, as
required.
Application requests:
To allow the operation of an Elementary and Middle School Facility in a Civic Institution (CI) Transect Zone.
The subject property is located within the Coral Way NET and consists of one parcel comprising of 9.91 acres, bound
to the north by SW 27th Lane, to the east by SW 31st Avenue, to the south by South Dixie Highway, and to the west
by SW 32nd Avenue, as described in Exhibit "A" (Complete legal description in on file with the Hearing Boards
Section).
Review and analysis of the proposed application finds that:
■ The subject property is currently operated by the Boys and Girls Club of Miami.
• The proposed new Elementary and Middle School use would take place at different schedules (during
school hours) in order to share both uses within the subject property, allowing for best and maximum use of
an existing facility.
■ The proposed Master Academy Charter School will operate Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• The existing Boys and Girls Club program will program continue its operation from X12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• The subject property is has Civic Institution (CI) Transect Zone, zoning designation.
• The new proposed use (Elementary School) within a CI zoning designation is allowed under Article 4,
Table 3, of the Miami 21 Code only by Exception.
■ The proposed use is compatible with and beneficial to the area by providing a service to the community.
■ The current facility is situated within a 9.91 acre parcel that provides expansive areas for both uses. As
such there should be no adverse affect to the surrounding areas.
Based on the aforementioned, the Planning Department recommends approval with the following conditions
of the plan as presented, which must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to the
issuance of any Building permits:
1. Provide construction details indicating materials and dimensions of proposed drop off area.
2. Provide a Traffic Study to the City of Miami Office of Transportation
ARTICLE 4 — TABLE 12 Criteria Matrix
*Compliance is subject to conditions
** Not applicable at this time, subject to review and approval.
Application Type: Exception (File No. 07-01428x1)
Project Name: Mater Academy at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami
Project Address: 2805 SW 32nd Avenue
Pursuant to Article 4, Table 12 of the Miami 21 Code, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Miami, the specific site plan and aspects of the PROJECT have been found by the
City Commission (based upon facts and reports prepared or submitted by staff or others)
to adhere to the following Design Review Criteria subject to the any applicable
conditions in the Development Order herein:
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
I) Site and Urban Planning: Applicability Compliance
(1) Respond to the physical contextual environment N/A
taking into consideration urban form and natural
features;
(2) Siting should minimize the impact of automobile Yes Yes
parking and driveways on the pedestrian
environment and adjacent properties;
(3) Buildings on corner lots should be oriented to the N/A
corner and public street fronts
II) Architecture and Landscape Architecture: Applicability Compliance
(1) A project shall be designed to comply with all Yes Yes
applicable landscape ordinances;
(2) Respond to the neighborhood context; Yes Yes
(3) Create a transition in bulk and scale; N/A -
(4) Use architectural styles and details (such as roof N/A -
lines and fenestration), colors and materials
derivative from surrounding area;
(5) Articulate the building facade vertically and N/A
horizontally in intervals that conform to the
existing structures in the vicinity.
III) Pedestrian Oriented Development: Applicability Compliance
(1) Promote pedestrian interaction; Yes Yes
(2) Design facades that respond primarily to the N/A
human scale;
(3) Provide active, not blank facades. Where blank N/A
walls are unavoidable, they should receive design
treatment.
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ARTICLE 4 — TABLE 12 Criteria Matrix
*Compliance is subject to conditions
** Not applicable at this time, subject to review and approval.
IV) Streetscape and Open Space: Applicability Compliance
(1) Provide usable open space that allows for Yes Yes*
convenient and visible pedestrian access from
the public sidewalk;
(2) Landscaping, including plant material, trellises, N/A
special pavements, screen walls, planters and
similar features should be appropriately
incorporated to enhance the project.
V) Vehicular Access and Parking: Applicability Compliance
(1) Design for pedestrian and vehicular safety to Yes Yes*
minimize conflict points;
(2) Minimize the number and width of driveways and Yes Yes
curb cuts;
(3) Parking adjacent to a street front should be N/A
minimized and where possible should be located
behind the building;
(4) Use surface parking areas as district buffer. N/A
VI) Screening: Applicability Compliance
(1) Provide landscaping that screen undesirable Yes Yes*
elements, such as surface parking lots, and that
enhances space and architecture;
(2) Building sites should locate service elements like N/A
trash dumpster, loading docks, and mechanical
equipment away from street front where possible.
When elements such as dumpsters, utility meters,
mechanical units and service areas cannot be
located away from the street front they should be
situated and screened from view to street and
adjacent properties;
(3) Screen parking garage structures with program N/A
uses. Where program uses are not feasible
soften the garage structure with trellises,
landscaping, and/or other suitable design
element.
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ARTICLE 4 — TABLE 12 Criteria Matrix
*Compliance is subject to conditions
** Not applicable at this time, subject to review and approval.
VII) Signage and Lighting: Applicability Compliance
(1) Design signage appropriate for the scale and N/A**
character of the project and immediate
neighborhood;
(2) Provide lighting as a design feature to the N/A
building facade, on and around landscape areas,
special building or site features, and/or signage;
(3) Orient outside lighting to minimize glare to N/A
adjacent properties;
(4) Provide visible signage identifying building N/A
addresses at the entrance(s) as a functional and
aesthetic consideration.
VIII) Preservation of Natural Features: Applicability Compliance
(1) Preserve existing vegetation and/or geological N/A
features whenever possible.
IX) Modification of Nonconformities: Applicability Compliance
(1) For modifications of nonconforming structures, no N/A
increase in the degree of nonconformity shall be
allowed;
(2) Modifications that conform to current regulations N/A
shall be designed to conform to the scale and
context of the nonconforming structure.
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