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PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
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05-00410ap Quasi -Judicial
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, PURSUANT
TO ARTICLES 3, AND ARTICLE 7, OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 8.14 ACRES FOR THE
RIVER LANDING SPECIAL AREA PLAN (SAP), A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1400, 1420 AND 1500 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER
DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,417,331 SQUARE FEET
OF DEVELOPMENT; INCLUDING: A) APPROXIMATELY 444 RESIDENTIAL UNITS; B)
APPROXIMATELY 1,618,383 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL USE; C)
APPROXIMATELY 130,732 SQUARE FEET OF OPEN SPACE; AND D)
APPROXIMATELY 2,418 PARKING SPACES; AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF
ORDINANCE NO 13114, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE
ABOVE REFERENCED PROPERTIES FROM "T6-8-O" URBAN CORE ZONE TO "T6-24-
0" URBAN CORE ZONE; THE SQUARE FOOTAGES ABOVE ARE APPROXIMATE AND
MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE AT TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT, NOT TO EXCEED A
TOTAL OF 2,147,331 SQUARE FEET OF DEVELOPMENT; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT
AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Location: Approximately 1400, 1420 and 1500 NW N River Drive [Commissioner Wifredo (Willy) Gort
- District 1 ]
Applicant(s):
Zoning:
Purpose:
Javier F. Avino, Esquire, on behalf of River Landing Develpment, LLC, Contract Purchaser
(Mahi Shrine Holding Corporation, Owner
1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 374-7580
T6-8-O Urban Core Transect
This will allow a Special Area Plan development.
Planning and Zoning
Department
Recommendation: Recommended approval with conditions.
Analysis: See supporting documentation.
Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board: April 17, 2013
Bilzin Sumberg
ATTORNEYS AT L A W
A. Vicky Garcia -Toledo, Esq.
305.350.2409
305.351.2233
vgarcia-toledo@bilzin.com
January 17, 2013
Mr. Anel Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant II
Planning and Zoning Department, Hearing Boards Section
Miami Riverside Center, Third Floor
444 SW Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: Special Area Application / River Landing Development LLC / 1500 NW north
River Drive, Miami, Florida
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
On behalf of our client River Landing Development, LLC, (the "Applicant"), we respectfully
submit this letter in connection with our Special Area Plan Application, (the "Application"), for the
property located at 1500 NW North River Drive in Miami Florida, (the "Property"). The Application is
being filed pursuant to Section 3.9 of the City of Miami Zoning code known as Miami 21 and
proposes a mixed use project to service the Health District and its neighborhoods.
The Application proposes residential units with recreational amenities, commercial uses
comprised of both retail and restaurant space open and integrated with a lushly landscaped
riverwalk, parking, and various open space areas (the "Project"). The Project also proposes a
change to the zoning atlas to accommodate residential towers.
The Project will consist of a full level of underground parking that will also accommodate the
loading area and service areas often referred to as "back of house". The retail is designed as
stacked gift boxes to provide for a unique articulation of the building. The retail use is separated by
an open air atrium space from a parking pedestal lined with commercial and residential uses. The
open air atrium will provide open plazas with various configurations for patrons to enjoy the Miami
River vistas.
The Project is designed with emphasis on the Miami River, providing a 50 foot setback with a
meandering riverwalk, lush landscaping, lighting and seating that will allow for use by not only the
residents and patrons of the Project but the general public as well.
The Project's unique location, visible and accessible by major modes of transportation, is
located in the Health District and will allow for much needed retail and residential uses in the central
core of the City. The Project will produce a substantial recurring fiscal benefit for the City of Miami's
tax base in addition to much needed job creation during the construction period and over a thousand
permanent jobs upon completion.
MIAMI 3504282.2 79670/42063
BILZIN SUMBERG BAENA PRICE & AXELROD LLP
1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131-3456 Tel 305.374.7580 Fax 305.374.7593 www.bilzin.com
January 17, 2013
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Consistent with the Special Area Plan, release from certain requirements of Miami 21 are
identified in order to design and build the Project. While we are aware of various releases that will
be needed based on the conceptual plans, as the Project is reviewed in detail by the various
departments within the City, additional releases from requirements of the Code may be required.
Documents submitted in draft form will be reviewed by City staff and other governmental agencies
as requested and revisions will be made with the final approvals pursuant to the Development
Agreement at public hearings.
Based on the foregoing, we respectfully request the City's processing and support of the
Application. Should you have any questions or seek any clarifications of the enclosed materials, do
not hesitate to contact me at 305-350-2409.
Si cerel
y Garcia -Toledo
Enclosure
MIAMI 3504282.2 79670/42063
BILZIN SUMBERG BAENA PRICE & AXELROD LLP
1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL 33131-3456
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ANALYSIS
SPECIAL AREA PLAN
for
RIVER LANDING
LEGISTAR FILE ID: 05-00410ap
LOCATION:
Approximately located at 1400, 1420, and 1500 North West North River Drive.,
PROJECT PROFILE:
Submittal of the "River Landing" Special Area Plan (SAP) will modify the existing transect zone
regulations applicable to the subject parcels to the extent indicated herein, but does not propose
changes to Future Land Use Map. This Special Area Plan (SAP) proposes a mix of commercial,
office, residential and lodging uses and associated parking areas as follows:
A) The SAP proposes approximately 354,578 square feet of Lot Area or approximately 8.14
acres.
B) The project propose approximately 2,147,331 square feet of Floor Area split among the
parcels, including 19,018 square feet of Civic Space, 130,732 square feet of Open Space,
1,618,383 square feet of retail/commercial space, 444 residential units, and 2418 parking
spaces.
C) Approximately 440 parking spaces will be located below grade and do not count towards
Floor Area.
Square footage mentioned above are approximates and may increase or decrease at time of
building permit, but may not to exceed a total of 2,147,331 square feet of Floor Area or less than
19,018 square feet of Civic Space.
The analysis of the "River Landing" proposal is based on the Miami 21 Code, the Zoning
Ordinance of City of Miami, and is deemed a Special Area Plan per ARTICLE 3, Section 3.9, and
Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8, which allows parcels greater than nine (9) abutting acres in size to be
master planned to allow a greater integration of public improvements and infrastructure, and
greater flexibility so as to result in higher or specialized quality building and streetscape design.
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FINDINGS
In determining the appropriateness of the proposed Special Area Plan ("SAP"), the Planning
Department referred this proposal for additional input and recommendation to:
• Zoning Section of the Planning and Zoning Department
• Department of Public Works
• Office of Transportation
• Allapattah NET Office
• The Urban Development Review Board; and
• Coordinated Review Committee; and
Recommendations from the aforementioned Departments, Committees and Boards have been
considered in the preparation of the following findings:
• Riverside Landing is an 8.14 acre proposal qualifying as a Special Area Plan, subject to Waiver
13-0002 and pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9 of the Miami 21 Code.
• The Land Use designation for the whole SAP is "Restricted Commercial" within the Health
District Regional Activity Center, pursuant to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan.
• The Zoning designation for the whole SAP is T6-8 0 (Urban Core Transect T6-8 Open)
• The project is located on the north side of the Miami River, within a High Probability
Archeological Conservation area and will require monitoring and a disposition plan should
Archeological resources be found.
• Upon approval, the River Landing Special Area Plan will comply with the density, intensity and
height allowed by the proposed zoning designation. The Regulating Plan is oriented to govern
the internal distribution of proposed development, inclusive of public and civic spaces, with an
emphasis on promoting and elevating the standard for the pedestrian realm.
• The proposed Special Area Plan is adjacent and south of the Health District Zoning
Designation and within the Health District Regional Activity Center as identified in the MCNP.
• Development of the River Landing SAP is proposed over three adjacent parcels located on the
north bank of the Miami River, between NW 14th and 17th Avenue and NW North River Drive.
• The River Landing SAP has convenient access to the mass transportation systems and is in
close proximity to the Civic Center Metro Station.
• The above described property is currently underutilized, mostly consisting of vacant land, and a
two story underutilized Mahi Shrine building.
• Their current, vacant and undeveloped condition of the parcels negatively impacts the urban
fabric of Health District and surrounding neighborhoods and interrupts linkages necessary to
create a safe, enjoyable pedestrian realm.
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• The River Landing Special Area Plan integrates public improvements and infrastructure while
providing greater flexibility resulting in higher or specialized quality building and streetscape
design.
• The River Landing SAP has been conceived to provide high -density, mixed -use, pedestrian
oriented retail areas within an urban development, meeting the Miami 21 development concept
in the interaction with the Health District, Civic Center and Miami River.
• The proposed Special Area Plan will benefit the area by creating residential units, and
commercial uses promoting its interaction with the adjacent areas, Miami River, Down Town
and Health District.
• As per the Economic Impact Analysis submitted with this application, the proposed Special
Area Plan is expected to cost approximately $ 160 Million inclusive of land costs and developer
fees (2013 Dollars). Overall impact is expected to be $192 Million (2013 Dollars). It is expected
to generate approximately 512 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) construction jobs during a
construction period of —2y, approximately 980 (FTE) permanent new jobs at River Landing and
approximately 625 indirect and project induced jobs.
• It estimated that the River Landing SAP project will generate approximately $3 Million in Non-
recurring benefits, such as building permit fees and City park impact fees. Upon completion,
the project is expected to generate annually recurring revenues of $1.2 Million in ad valorem
taxes.
REF ERRALS
• The River Landing SAP was submitted for review for Public School Concurrency Preliminary
Analysis on January 11, 2013. Miami -Dade County Public School has determined that at that
time of the Preliminary Analysis, the schools serving the area have sufficient capacity available
to serve the application. Final determination will be required prior to the issuance of any
Building Permit.
• The River Landing SAP was reviewed during a Pre -Application Meeting on December of 2012
Comments provided therein have been incorporated in revised plans prepared for this
submittal.
• The Coordinated Review Committee (CRC) met on April 16, 2013 to review the project and
provided applicants comments and technical concerns regarding proposed River Landing SAP.
• The City of Miami Public Works Department has reviewed the project and provided comments
based on technical concerns. Certain revisions have been made based on said comments and
concerns which have been incorporated in revised plans prepared for this submittal.
• Traffic study has been submitted and is under review by the City's Office of Transportation.
Comments requiring additional information or redesign shall be satisfied prior to final adoption
of this SAP.
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• Miami -Dade County Public Schools will issue a School Concurrency Preliminary Analysis for
the River Landing Special Area Plan as presented with findings regarding student capacity for
the schools serving the area in order to properly serve this application. Final determination of
Public School Concurrency and capacity reservation will only be made at the time of approval
of final plat, site plan or functional equivalent.
• The proposed project was reviewed for design appropriateness by the Urban Development
Review Board on March 20, 2013 who recommended Approval with Conditions, as per the
resolution for Item No. 1 of the 3-20-2013 meeting, attached hereto.
• The project's analysis is based on the Miami 21 Code, following the Design Review Criteria that
include:
I. Site and Urban Planning;
II. Architecture and Landscape Architecture;
III. Pedestrian Oriented Development;
IV. Streets and Open Space;
V. Vehicular Access and Parking;
VI. Screening;
VII. Signage and lighting;
VIII. Preservation of Natural Features; and
IX. Modification of Nonconformities.
CONDITIONS
Based on analysis and findings, the Planning Department recommends approval of the River
Landing Special Area Plan with the following conditions:
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and other
laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of any building permit.
2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the Department's
discretion, and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems;
further submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction,
demonstrating how the Police Department recommendations, if any, have been
incorporated into the SAP security and construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning
Director why such recommendations are impractical.
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue indicating
applicant's coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the Department of
Fire -Rescue in the review of the scope of the SAP, owner responsibility, building
development process and review procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire
protection and life safety systems, exiting, vehicular access and water supply.
4) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of Solid Waste
that the SAP has addressed all concerns of the said Department prior to the obtaining a
shell permit.
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5) Comply with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan (including a
Contractor/Subcontractor Participation Plan) submitted to the City as part of the Application
for Development Approval, with the understanding that the Applicant must use its best
efforts to follow the provisions of the City's Minority/Women Business Affairs and
Procurement Program as a guide, as applicable.
6) Record the following in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, prior to the issuance of
any building permit:
a. Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation
and maintenance of all common areas and facilities will be by the property owner or
a mandatory property owner association in perpetuity; and
b. Record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of a Unity of Title
if, applicable, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.
7) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the Planning Department with a recorded
copy of the documents mentioned in condition (6) above.
8) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that includes the
following:
a. Temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy;
b. Construction noise management plan with an enforcement policy; and
c. Maintenance plan for the temporary construction site; said plan shall be subject to
the review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any
building permits and shall be enforced during construction activity. All construction
activity shall remain in full compliance with the provisions of the submitted
construction plan; failure to comply may lead to a suspension or revocation of this
SAP.
9) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall provide the Planning &
Zoning Department for review and approval:
a. Environmental Impact Statement and final reports for lots included in SAP site.
b. Sufficiency Letter from the City of Miami, Office of Transportation
c. Final determination of Public School Concurrency and Capacity Reservation
d. Conservation Assessment Report (project location is within an high Archeological
Probability Zone)
e. Revised set of plans addressing:
f. Provide alternative for the Promanade (Center View Corridor) that would increase the
width from the proposed 69' if the area is to be allocated to the View Corridor
requirement under Article 3.11 of the Miami 21 Code. Design should be open from
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g.
ground to sky and uninterrupted by circulation corridors serving the vertical retail space
on upper levels.
Maintain a minimum sidewalk width of 15' along NW North River Drive.
h. Move residential lobby for western tower to end of First Layer. See Illustration 5.6 (T6-
24) of the Miami 21 Code.
i. Provide entry area indentations, in order to receed door dimensions when opened if
sidewalks is less than 15' wide.
j.
Re -platting is required to close and vacate NW 15 Avenue between North River Drive
and the Miami River (City Code Section 54-4).
k. Revise Open Space diagram (B-5) and calculations contained therein to comply with the
Miami 21 definition of "Open Space".
Provide plans indicating sidewalk locations and dimensions within side setback locations
acceptable to the Director of Planning & Zoning.
10) The River Landing Special Area Plan includes a Development Review Process which
addresses the build out of the project as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development
within the SAP area shall be by SAP Permit.
11) If the project is to be developed in phases and/or individual specific projects, the Applicant
shall submit an interim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for
the land occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the future phases are not
developed, said plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall be subject to review and
approval by the Planning Director.
12) The applicant shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the River Landing SAP
and all applicable regulations from local, state and federal agencies.
13) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, record a certified copy of the
Development Agreement specifying that the Development Agreement runs with the land
and is binding on the Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
14) As applicable, River Landing Development LLC., as defined in the approved SAP, shall be re-
sponsible for securing the City's approval for any change or modification to the approved tem-
porary construction plan. Request for approval of any change or modification to the previously
approved temporary construction plan shall be submitted for review and approval no later than
two weeks prior to implementation of requested change or modification.
15) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall provide the Planning and Zoning
Department for review and approval:
• Sufficiency Letter from the City of Miami, Office of Transportation.
• Final determination of Public School Concurrency and Capacity Reservation.
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• Proof of compliance with conditions established by the following departments or agen-
cies, specifically:
■ City and County Public Works Departments
■ Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer
■ Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division
■ Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
16) The "River Landing" SAP includes a Development Review Process which addresses the build
out of the individual Buildings as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development within this
SAP shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Director prior to the
issuance of any building permit consistent with the requirements of Sec. 3.9.1.g of Miami 21 and
the SAP.
17) The applicant shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the SAP and all applicable
local, state and federal regulations.
18) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, record a certified copy of the
Development Agreement specifying that the Development Agreement runs with the land
and is binding on the Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
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FINAL DECISION
Filc No, 13-()O()2
Liberty Point:Investments, LLC,
235 Altera Avenue
Coral Gables, Miaini, FL 33146
From: IRENE HEGEDU.S
Zoning Administrator
Office ,of Zoning
PLEASE :TAKE ;NOTICE THAT;A FINAL DECISION HAS BEEN REACHED ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
Title: RIVER LANDIA SPECIAL AREA PLAN
Address: 1500 NW North River Drive
Final Decision:
❑ Approval
RI Approval with conditions
Denial
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
The subject proposal has been reviewed for the following Waiver:
• Pursuant to Article 7, SECTION 7.2.3(a)(28) to allow ten percent (100/0) reduction in required
minimum acreage pursuant Section 3.9 of nine (9) acres where the proposal is for
approximately 8.14 Acres, including a portion of Northwest 15th Avenue.
This Waiver application was referred to the Planning Department and Allapattah NET Office for
their review and comments. Their comments and recommendations have been duly considered and
are reflected in this final decision. In reviewing this application, the following findings have been
made:
FINDINGS:
• The zoning designation for this parcel is Urban Core Transect Zone T6-8-0.
• It is found that the applicant has submitted signed and sealed survey issued by Ludovici &
Orange consulting engineers, Inc. by job number 2001-31A,
• It is found that the Planning Department provided comments on or about February 14, 2013
under file PR-13-010 which recommended approval with conditions.
• It is found that the Allapattah NET Office has no comments to this application. Little Havana
NET office stays that th.e proposal is appropriate for the area and would be beneficial for the
residents.
• It is found that notices were sent to all abutting property owners and registered homeowner's
neighborhood associations as a Warrant process,
• It is found that the Planning Department and the Office of Zoning has not received any
objections from any of the notified parties.
i Cry-, AnA, Aln.ih fle r-A
FINAL DECISION
't is found that with regards to the criteria set forth in Article 7, Section 7.2.8(a) of the Miami21
Code,'"the' application has been reviewed and found sufficient.
it is foun. that only the deviations discussed in this Waiver are approved. Full compliance with
all other Miami 21, Code requireients is still required.
CONDITIONS:
Based on the, above findings and; the considered advice of the officers and agencies consulted on
these matters ,-and pursuant to ;`the Miami 21 Code, the subject application is approved with
conditions subject to the plans 'and supplementary materials submitted by the applicant and on file
with the Office of Zoning.
1. The project shall meet a minimum of 8.1 Acres pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9 of the
Miami21 Code,
Note:
• This Waiver approval with conditions is subject to a full review by the Office of Zoning at the
time of building permit. Any substantial changes that arise may require a new Waiver.
NOTICE
The final decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board by any aggrieved party, within fifteen (15) days of the date of issuance by filing
a written appeal and appropriate fee with the Office of Hearing Boards, located at 444 SW 2°
Avenue, 3 Floor, Miami, FL 33130. Telephone number (305) 416-2030.
Signature: /IRENE HEGEDUS
Zoning Administrator
Office of Zoning
Date:
CI T Y O F MI A MI
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (UDItB)
RESOLUTION 1OR RECOMMENDATION
O D Itfl MEETING- MARCH 20, 2013
Item No. 1
A motion was made by Mr._NEIL_HALL .and seconded by Mr. EIDEL PEREZ for a Resolution
recommending to the Director of the Department of Planning & Zoning APPROVAL WITH
CONDITIONS for the project RIVER LANDING SAP located at 1500 NW North River Drive
withavoteof 6to0.
Vote List:
Yes
No
Recused
Absent
Robert Behar (Chairman)
x
0
0
■
Dean Lewis (Vice Chair)
X
0
■
Anthony Tzatntzis
x
❑
❑
■
Jesus Permuy
0
x
■
■
Gerald C. Marston
x
0
❑
■
Fidel Perez
x
❑
0
■
Willy Betmello
0
❑
❑
x
Robin Bosco,
❑
0
x
■
Neil Hall
X
El
■
■
Conditions:
1. Design the residential towers, in order to better integrate them with the rest of the project in
scale, massing and articulation.
2. The retail facades facing the river offer the opportunity of creating public access areas such
as balconies of circulation galleries, to take advantage of the river views. Create more
openings to the rivet.
3. Improve the design of the East and West elevations which ate viewed from the rivet and
other points.
4. Further study the Riverwalk proposal, in order to achieve a mote urban solution. An
alternative to proposed large trees in limited planting areas s ould b analyzed.
Francisc arcia,
Planning Zoning Direct bl✓ la -Go Liaison
City of Miami
Legislation
PZAB Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 05-00410ap Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI
CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 3, AND ARTICLE 7, OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, THE
REZONING OF CERTAIN PARCELS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
APPROXIMATELY 8.14 ACRES FOR THE RIVER LANDING SPECIAL AREA PLAN
(SAP), A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1400, 1420
AND 1500 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, CONSISTING
OF APPROXIMATELY 2,147,331 SQUARE FEET OF DEVELOPMENT; INCLUDING:
A) APPROXIMATELY 444 RESIDENTIAL UNITS; B) APPROXIMATELY 1,618,383
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL USE; C) APPROXIMATELY 130,732 SQUARE
FEET OF OPEN SPACE; AND D) APPROXIMATELY 2,418 PARKING SPACES;
AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO 13114, BY CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROPERTIES FROM
"T6-8-O" URBAN CORE ZONE TO "T6-24-0" URBAN CORE ZONE; THE SQUARE
FOOTAGES ABOVE ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE AT
TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT, NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF 2,147,331 SQUARE
FEET OF DEVELOPMENT; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Approximately 1400, 1420 and 1500 NW N River Drive [Commissioner
Wifredo (Willy) Gort - District 1 ]
APPLICANT(S): Javier F. Avino, Esquire, on behalf of River Landing Develpment,
LLC, Contract Purchaser (Mahi Shrine Holding Corporation, Owner)
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommends approval with conditions*.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: This will allow the "RIVER LANDING" Special Area Plan (SAP)
development.
WHEREAS, the "River Landing Special Area Plan (SAP)" consists of approximately 8.14 acres
of selected parcels; as described in Exhibit "A", qualifying as a Special Area Plan ("SAP"), subject to
Waiver #13-0002 and pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9 of the Miami 21 Code, ("Zoning Ordinance"),
and
WHEREAS, the proposed SAP consist of approximately 2,147,331 sq. ft. of development
including A) approximately 444 residential units, B), approximately 1,618,383 sq.ft. of proposed
commercial space, C) approximately 130,732 sq. ft. of open space, and D) approximately 2,418
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parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the proposed SAP will change the underlying zoning classification from "T6-8-O"
Urban Core Zone to "T6-24-0" Urban Core Zone; and
WHEREAS, the proposed SAP will allow for much needed retail and residential uses in and in
close proximity to the Miami Dade County Criminal Court to the north, the Health District and urban
core; and
WHEREAS, The proposed SAP location on the Miami River will allow for use and enjoyment of the
Miami River by not only the residents and patrons, but the general public as well, and
WHEREAS, the proposed SAP will create certain recurring fiscal benefits for the City of
Miami's tax base as well as much needed temporary and permanent jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on April
17, 2013, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No** by a vote of **,item
No.PZAB-2, recommending ** of the SAP as set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter deems it advisable
and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its citizens to amend its Zoning
Ordinance as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The SAP attached hereto, is approved subject to the conditions specified herein.
Section 3. The findings of fact set forth below are made with respect to the subject SAP:
a. The SAP is consistent with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, as
amended.
b. The City Commission further finds that:
(1) The SAP will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City;
(2) The SAP will efficiently use public transportation facilities;
(3) Any potentially adverse effects of the development will be mitigated through compliance
with the conditions of this SAP;
(4) The SAP will efficiently use existing public or civic spaces;
(5) The SAP will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of the City;
(6) The SAP will not adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood;
(7) The SAP will not adversely affect public safety;
(8) Based on the record presented and evidence presented, the public welfare will be served by
the SAP; and
(9) Any potentially adverse effects arising from this development not limited to safety and
security, fire protection, solid waste, heritage conservation and trees will be mitigated through
compliance with the conditions of this SAP.
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Section 4. The SAP, inclusive of the Regulating Plan Exhibit "C" and Concept Document
Exhibit "D", as approved, shall be binding upon the Applicant and any successors in interest.
Section 5. The application for this SAP, which was submitted on January 17, 2013 and on file
with the Hearing Boards Section of the Planning Department, shall be relied upon generally for
administrative interpretations and is incorporated by reference.
Section 6. The City Manager is directed to instruct the Planning Director to transmit a copy of
this Ordinance and attachments to the Applicant upon final approval.
Section 7. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are made with respect to the SAP as
described herein and in documents incorporated hereto.
Section 8. In the event that any portion or section of this Ordinance or the SAP is determined to
be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
in no manner affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance or SAP which shall remain in full force
and effect.
Section 9. The provisions for this SAP, as approved, shall commence and become operative
thirty (30) days after the final adoption of the Ordinance.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final adoption and
signature of the Mayor, following any applicable appeal period. {1}
Section 11. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by adding "Appendix F: RIVER
LANDING SAP" to said Ordinance, as follows:
APPENDIX F: "RIVER LANDING SAP"
CONDITIONS
Based on analysis and findings, the Planning Department recommends approval of the "River
Landing" SAP with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS
Based on analysis and findings, the Planning Department recommends approval of the River Landing
Special Area Plan with the following conditions:
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and other laws and
pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of any building permit.
2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the Department's discretion,
and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems; further submit a report to
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the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction, demonstrating how the Police
Department recommendations, if any, have been incorporated into the SAP security and
construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director why such recommendations are
impractical.
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue indicating applicant's
coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the Department of Fire -Rescue in the
review of the scope of the SAP, owner responsibility, building development process and review
procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire protection and life safety systems, exiting,
vehicular access and water supply_
4) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of Solid Waste that the
SAP has addressed all concerns of the said Department prior to the obtaining a shell permit
5) Comply with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan (including a
Contractor/Subcontractor Participation Plan) submitted to the City as part of the Application for
Development Approval, with the understanding that the Applicant must use its best efforts to follow
the provisions of the City's Minority/Women Business Affairs and Procurement Program as a guide,
as applicable.
6) Record the following in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, prior to the issuance of any
building permit:
a. Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation and
maintenance of all common areas and facilities will be by the property owner or a
mandatory property owner association in perpetuity; and
b. Record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of a Unity of Title if,
applicable, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.
7) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the Planning Department with a recorded copy of the
documents mentioned in condition (6) above.
8) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that includes the following:
a. Temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy;
b. Construction noise management plan with an enforcement policy; and
c. Maintenance plan for the temporary construction site; said plan shall be subject to the
review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any building
permits and shall be enforced during construction activity. All construction activity shall
remain in full compliance with the provisions of the submitted construction plan; failure to
comply may lead to a suspension or revocation of this SAP.
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9) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall provide the Planning & Zoning
Department for review and approval:
a. Environmental Impact Statement and final reports for lots included in SAP site.
b. Sufficiency Letter from the City of Miami, Office of Transportation
c. Final determination of Public School Concurrency and Capacity Reservation
d. Conservation Assessment Report (project location is within an high Archeological
Probability Zone)
e. Revised set of plans addressing:
f. Provide alternative for the Promanade (Center View Corridor) that would increase the
width from the proposed 69' if the area is to be allocated to the View Corridor
requirement under Article 3.11 of the Miami 21 Code. Design should be open from
ground to sky and uninterrupted by circulation corridors serving the vertical retail space
on upper levels.
g. Maintain a minimum sidewalk width of 15' along NW North River Drive.
h. Move residential lobby for western tower to end of First Layer. See Illustration 5.6 (T6-
24) of the Miami 21 Code.
i. Provide entry area indentations, in order to receed door dimensions when opened if
sidewalks is less than 15' wide.
j. Re -platting is required to close and vacate NW 15 Avenue between North River Drive
and the Miami River (City Code Section 54-4).
k. Revise Open Space diagram (B-5) and calculations contained therein to comply with
the Miami 21 definition of "Open Space".
I. Provide plans indicating sidewalk locations and dimensions within side setback
locations acceptable to the Director of Planning & Zoning.
10) The River Landing Special Area Plan includes a Development Review Process which addresses the
build out of the project as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development within the SAP area
shall be by SAP Permit.
11) If the project is to be developed in phases and/or individual specific projects, the Applicant shall
submit an interim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land
occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the future phases are not developed, said
plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning
Director.
12) The applicant shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the River Landing SAP and
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all applicable regulations from local, state and federal agencies.
13) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, record a certified copy of the Development
Agreement specifying that the Development Agreement runs with the land and is binding on the
Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
14) As applicable, River Landing Development LLC., as defined in the approved SAP, shall be
responsible for securing the City's approval for any change or modification to the approved
temporary construction plan. Request for approval of any change or modification to the
previously approved temporary construction plan shall be submitted for review and approval no
later than two weeks prior to implementation of requested change or modification.
15) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall provide the Planning and
Zoning Department for review and approval:
• Sufficiency Letter from the City of Miami, Office of Transportation.
• Final determination of Public School Concurrency and Capacity Reservation.
• Proof of compliance with conditions established by the following departments or agencies,
specifically:
• City and County Public Works Departments
• Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer
• Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
16) The "River Landing" SAP includes a Development Review Process which addresses the build
out of the individual Buildings as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development within this
SAP shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Director prior to
the issuance of any building permit consistent with the requirements of Sec. 3.9.1.g of Miami
21 and the SAP.
17) The applicant shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the SAP and all applicable
local, state and federal regulations.
18) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, record a certified copy of the
Development Agreement specifying that the Development Agreement runs with the land and is
binding on the Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
THE CITY OF MIAMI SHALL:
Establish the operative date of the Development Agreement as being thirty (30) days from the date of
its final adoption; the final adoption date shall constitute the commencement of the thirty (30) day
period to appeal the provisions of the Development Agreement.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
The "River Landing (SAP)", as approved, complies with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
as amended, is consistent with the orderly development and goals of the City of Miami, and complies
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with local land development regulations pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance Code.
The proposed development does not unreasonably interfere with the achievement of the objectives of
the adopted State Land Development Plan applicable to the City of Miami.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within
ten days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date
stated herein, whichever is later.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and a portion of lots 13 and 14 of ST, JOHNS PARK, a subdivision, as
recorded in Plat Book 5, of page 19, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Together with: A portion of Lot 11, of COUNTRY CLUB APARTMENT SUBDIVISION, a re -
subdivision of Lot 14 at ST. JOHNS PARK, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at page 19 at the Public
Records of Dade County, Florida.
Together with: Tract A of MAHI SHRINE SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Plat Book 164, at page 16
of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Together with N.W. I5`11 Avenue abutting Lots 8 and 9 of the Plat of ST JOHN'S PARK, a
subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 19, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Together with that portion of the MIAMI RIVER landward of the HARBOR LINE as depicted in
Sheet 5 of the map of MIAMI RIVER prepared by U.S. Engineer Office, Jacksonville, Florida dated
November 15, 1922.
Containing 8.14 Acres, more or less,
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Exhibit C
Regulating Plan
Please refer to the
Binder
Section II (6)
"Regulating Plan"
Exhibit D
Concept
Document/Book
Please refer to the
Binder
Section II (1)
"Original Plan signed
by all Departments"