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Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board
Attn: Olga Zamora
Dear Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board:
The MPA does not have the capacity to support the increased parking demand in the Miami
Design District and is relying on private developers to meet the area's needs. Based on the
current and planned parking supply in the Miami Design District, the MPA has reviewed the
provided data and is of the opinion that the request for another parking structure is warranted if
the proposed future projects are indeed built as planned.
Best Regards,
Art Noriega
Chief Executive Officer
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PZAB 6th Hearing / September 7, 2016 15-- 06053Ict-Lc,
Proposed Garage Encroaching into Residential Neighborhood
Buena Vista Neighborhood Association
Parking Currently allotted to the Design District: 4 168
Design District SAP 2,571
Design District SAP Amendment 1: 1181
Design District SAP Amendment 2: 304
Miami Parking Authority: 112
Other Opportunities for Garage that Applicant previously owned:
Living Room Building 16,000sq, ft.
West side of North Miami Avenue
4000 N MIAMI AVE (T5-0) and small adjacent parcel (T4-1_,)
Miami, FL 33127
Applicant (with different partners) sold for 06,00,000 (6 million dollars). Purchased for $900,000
Miami 21
Ll(e) CIVIC
This category is intended to encompass land Use functions predominantly of community -
oriented purposes or objectives including those of not -for -profit organizations dedicated to
arts and culture, education, recreation, religion, government, and the like.
1.2 Definition of Terms
Civic Institution (CI): A zone with uses primarily dedicated to Functioning for community
purposes such as, cultural, educational, environmental, governmental, public transit, public
parking and religious facilities. See Section 1.1.
Applicant omits "non-profit"
Applicant requests Sevetability Clause
ln law, severability (sometimes known as salvatorius, from Latin) refers to a provision in a
contract which states that if parts of the contract are held to be illegal or otherwise
unenforceable, the remainder of the contract should still apply.
City of Miami Planning Department's Analysis for Zoning Change:
100% (16 of 16 criteria) does not adhere to the principles of Miami 21
Applicant omits analysis in CI
Violates Miami 21 7.1.2.81.2
{Provide] transitions and preserves neighborhoods.
City of Miami Planning Department's ("PD") Expanded Analysis MCNP 2015:
MCNP Land Use Goal LU-1(1) "[Protects] and enhances the quality of life in the City's
neighborhoods... (5) [P]rotecting and preserving residential sections within neighborhoods."
PD Analysis: "The proposed land use change represents an intrusion of new commercial uses
into a predominately residential neighborhood."
Land Use Policy Lu-1.1.3 ....[Provides} for the protection... from ... encroachrn.ent..."
PD Analysis: [The] proposed change is out of scale in regards to density and height as it
pertains to the abutting ... neighborhood."
Land Use Policy LU-1.1.7 "...[Allow] for new uses...."
PD Analysis: "... [It] is an intrusion of those uses into an established residential
neighborhood."
Land Use Policity LU-1.1.11 ...[Urban] infill...enhancing livability of urban neighborhoods...
promote public transportation."
PD Analysis: The area would receive a greater benefit from commercialcapacity being
concentrated in the Design District SAP... instead of expanding a low low density commercial
corridor into an established residential neighborhood..."
Additional
There is no need for a commu
on neighborhood streets."
parking garage: 4,056; "to prevent against overflow parking
Applicant repeatedly mistakenly refers to the two parcels in question and abutting properties
north, west, and south as "Duplex Residential" when they are Single Family (T3-L).
300,000 square foot
57,572 x 5 floors of parking (one below grade + 3 above -grade + rooftop)
Video from Neighborhood
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Analysis for ZONING CHANGE
File ID: 15-00053zc
Yes No N/A.
LIJ 0 a) The proposed change conforms with the adopted Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan and does not require a plan amendment.
El a 1-1 b) The proposed change is in harmony with the established land use pattern.
El CIEl c) The proposed change is related to adjacent and nearby districts.
E 19 El d) The change suggested is not out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood
or the city.
IZ]El e) The proposed change maintains the same or similar population density
pattern and thereby does not increase or overtax the load on public facilities
such as schools, utilities, streets, etc.
El a E f) Existing district boundaries are illogically drawn in relation to existing
conditions on the property proposed for change.
0 el C] g) Changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed chan
necessary.
[i] [2] h) The proposed change positively influences living conditions in
neighborhood.
E] X4 E i) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on traffic and does
affect public safety to a greater extent than the existing classification.
El a E j) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on drainage as
existing classification.
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&I C] k) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on light and air to
adjacent areas as the existing classification.
0 I) The proposed change has the same or similar impact on property values in the
adjacent area as the existing classification.
1:2Dfl m) The proposed change will contribute to the improvement or development of
adjacent property in accord with existing regulations.
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n) The proposed change conveys the same treatment to the individual owner as
to owners within the same classification and the immediate area and furthers the
protection of the public welfare.
E o) There are substantial reasons why the use of the property is unfairly limited
under existing zoning.
p) It is difficult to find other adequate sites in the surrounding area for the
proposed use in district'. already permitting such use.
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We oppose the proposed change to zoning classification and land use of residential property (T3-L) to commercial property and/or to a civic institution
for the purpose of a garage located at 3 NW 44th Street &Yid 29 NW 42nd Street, Mead', FL 33127 because of the diminished quality of life for the
impacted residents. We do support a change to civic on property along North Miami Avenue in exchange for a park on the residential property.
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Ms. Lorena Ramos, Founder and Chairperson
Buena Vista Stakeholders Corp
20 NW 45`1' Street
Miami, FL 33127
November 20, 2015
RE: Support of North Miami Avenue Design District Parking Garage
Dear Ms. Ramos:
Oak Plaza Associates (Del.), LLC ("Developer"), is seeking the support of the Buena Vista
Stakeholders Corp ("Association") in its efforts to amend the zoning and land use of the site at 30 NW 44
St, 4308 N Miami Ave, 29 NW 42 St, 4220 N Miami Ave and 4202 N Miami Ave (collectively, the "Garage
Site") in order to develop a 46 foot high mixed use parking garage (the "Parking Structure"). This letter
will serve to memorialize Association's agreement to support the parking structure and such zoning and
land use amendments, in consideration of the following benefits to be provided by the Developer to the
community represented by the Association:
1. Rezoning Process, The Developer will work with the Association to determine the best option to
achieve the desired zoning and land use for the Garage Site. This includes deciding whether to
include the rezoning of other properties along North Miami Avenue, in addition to the Garage Site,
in the process. The Developer will request a site tour to be conducted with the Planning and Zoning
Department and Association representatives to assist in the decision process.
11, Design Coordination. The Developer will coordinate the design of the Parking Structure with
Association representatives. Design coordination includes assisting in the selection of overall
scheme, retail placement and materials selection. One of the primary criteria for the design will be
the design's compatibility with the adjacent residential neighborhood. The design of the western
facade will be undertaken in a manner which minimizes the impact of the structure and its
operations on the adjacent residential properties. The final design will be of a similar style and
quality to the options previously presented. The Buena Vista Stakeholders Corp and The Buena
Vista Heights Neighborhood Association will each select two representatives to participate in the
decision making process.
III. Retail Programming, The Developer will work with the Association on the amount of retail space
and type of retail tenants in the project. Such retail spaces will wrap the corners of the project with
uses compatible with the neighborhood, but such spaces will not extend west past the former bay.
The Developer will also consider leasing space at below market rates if necessary in order to satisfy
the Association's reasonable request for specific types of retail tenants,
IV, Security. The Developer will extend the Design District's 24 hour security patrol to the Parking
Structure,
V. Ingress and Egress. The Developer will design the entrance and exit of the Parking Structure to
minimize utilization of the residential roads. The entry and exit curbs will be designed so drivers
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December 10, 2015
Mr. Ulysee Kemp, President
Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc,
76 NE 39UI Street
Miami, FL 33127
RE: Support of North Miami Avenue Design District Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Kemp:
Oak Plaza Associates (Del.), LLC ("Developer"), is seeking the support of the Buena Vista Heights
Neighborhood Association ("Association") in its efforts to amend the zoning and land use of the site at 30
NW 44 St, 4308 N Miami Ave, 29 NW 42 St, 4220 N Miami Ave and 4202 N Miami Ave (collectively, the
"Garage Site") in order to develop a 46 foot high nixed use parking garage (the "Parking Structure"). This
letter will serve to memorialize Association's agreement to support the parking structure and such zoning
and land use amendments, in consideration of the following benefits to be provided by the Developer to the
community represented by the Association:
I, Rezoning Process. The Developer will work with the Association to determine the best option to
achieve the desired zoning and land use for the Garage Site. The Developer will support the
Association's request that the properties south of the Garage Site do not get included in the rezoning
and will be evaluated on a case by case basis. The Developer will request a site tour to be conducted
with the Planning and Zoning Department and Association representatives to assist in the decision
process,
II. Design Coordination. The Developer will coordinate the design of the Parking Structure with
Association representatives. Design coordination includes assisting in the selection of overall
scheme, retail placement and materials selection. One of the primary criteria for the design will be
the design's compatibility with the adjacent residential neighborhood, The design of the western
facade will be undertaken in a manner which minimizes the impact of the structure and its
operations on the adjacent residential properties. The final design will be of a similar style and
quality to the options previously presented. The lighting design for the building will be detailed so
that light is not directed into the residential neighborhood. If a generator is included in the design
it will be oriented towards the east side of the property away from the residential neighborhood.
The Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association and The Buena Vista Stakeholders Corp will
each select two representatives to participate in the decision making process.
III, Retail Programming The Developer will work with the Association on the amount of retail space
and type of retail tenants in the project. Such retail spaces will wrap the corners of the project with
uses compatible with the neighborhood, but such spaces will not extend west past the former bay.
The Developer will lease spaces at below market rates if necessary with the goal of 10 year leases
in order to satisfy reasonable requests of The Buena Vista Neighborhood Association and The
Buena Vista Stakeholders Corporation for specific types of retail tenants,
IV. Security. The Developer will extend the Design District's 24 hour security patrol to the Parking
Structure including the public access points and shops on North Miami Avenue.
V, Special Events; The Developer will have a parking attendant available when the garage is being
used for special events to deal with any parking related issues that may arise,
VI. Ingress and. Egress. The Developer will design the entrance and exit of the Parking Structure to
minimize utilization of the residential roads. The entry and exit curbs will be designed so drivers
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can only enter via North Miami Avenue and exit towards North Miami Avenue. Signage will also
be utilized to eliminate the unwanted movements towards residential roads,
VII. Emergency Use, The Developer will make the Parking Structure available to neighborhood
residents during hurricanes and other similar emergencies,
VIII. Public Advocacy. In coordination with the Association, the Developer will advocate to the City of
Miami for improved landscaping and infrastructure in the neighborhood, as well as for a traffic
light and crosswalk on North Miami Avenue at 42'1u Street, and if this is not possible, then for an
on -demand crosswalk, Developer will also advocate for traffic circles on NW 1st Avenue at NW
44''', 42 u, 40111 and 39th Streets. Developer will also help to establish a plan to enhance the overall
neighborhood.
IX. Traffic Management and Safety. The Developer will work with the association to advocate to the
City of Miami and Miami Dade County for enhancements to improve traffic and pedestrian safety,
including the addition of a crosswalk on N. Miami Avenue. In addition, the developer will advocate
for better public transportation including exploring trolley service to NW 54th Street and NW 2°a
Avenue. The developer is committed to participate in meetings with the neighborhood and city
officials to explore feasibility of the expanded trolley service.
Employment. Developer will work with the neighborhood to identify employment opportunities
for local residents. Developer will request that vendors and tenants notify association
representatives of job opportunities as they become available.
XL Parking, Developer will provide up to 20 (twenty) spaces to neighborhood residents at the MDD
special employee rate.
XII. Conununity Initiatives; The Developer will support The Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood
Association with community toy drive and The Thanksgiving Turkey Give Away / Dinners,
The above summarizes the complete understanding between Developer and the Association and
the parties' respective obligations to each other, Should the Association find the above -listed terms
acceptable, we would ask that you, as the Association's authorized representative, sign and return a copy of
this letter.
We look forward to our continuing working relationship with the Association for the good of both
Buena Vista Heights and the Design District.
Agreed and consented to as set forth above:
Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association,
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AK PLAZA ASSOCIATES 1;;LL,) LLC,
aware limited liability cot any, by
i Design District Asso ' ites Manager,
LLC, r elaware limited l' ility company, its
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can only enter via North Miami Avenue and exit towards North Miami Avenue, Signage will also
be utilized to eliminate the unwanted movements towards residential roads,
Vl. Emergency Use. The Developer will make the Parking Structure available to neighborhood
residents during hurricanes and other similar emergencies.
VII. Public Advocacy. In coordination with the Association, the Developer will advocate to the City of
Miami for improved landscaping and infrastructure in the neighborhood, as well as for a traffic
light and crosswalk on North Miami Avenue at 42"d Street, and if this is not possible, then for an
on -demand crosswalk. Developer will also advocate for traffic circles on NW 1S' Avenue at NW
44'h, 42nd, 40'h and 39'h Streets. Developer will also help to establish a plan to enhance the overall
neighborhood.
Vl i I. Traffic Management and Safety. The Developer will work with the association to advocate to the
City of Miami and Miami Dade County for enhancements to improve traffic and pedestrian safety,
including the addition of a crosswalk on N. Miami Avenue. In addition, the developer will advocate
for better public transportation including exploring trolley service to NW 54'h Street and NW 2nd
Avenue. The developer is committed to participate in meetings with the neighborhood and city
officials to explore feasibility of the expanded trolley service.
IX. Employment. Developer will work with the neighborhood to identify employment opportunities
for local residents, Developer will request that vendors and tenants notify association
representatives of job opportunities as they become available.
X. Parking. Developer will provide up to 20 (twenty) spaces to neighborhood residents at the MDD
special employee rate.
The above summarizes the complete understanding between Developer and the Association and
the parties' respective obligations to each other. Should the Association find the above -listed terms
acceptable, we would ask that you, as the Association's authorized representative, sign and return a copy of
this letter,
We look forward to our continuing working relationship with the Association for the good of both
Buena Vista Heights and the Design District.
Agreed and consented to as set forth above:
Buena Vista Stakeholders Corp
Lorena Jam
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OAK PLAZA ASSOCIATES (DEL.)
LLC, a Delawr1'e limited liability co Tally,
by Miami D, sign District ssociates
Manager, LLC, K Delaware I', teed liability
company, its Mai
Craig Robins, Pr
Mr. Ulysee Kemp, President
Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc.
76 NE 39th Street
Miami, FL 33127
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15- 00O63fc
December 10, 2015
RE: Support of North Miami Avenue Design District Parking Garage
Dear Mr. Kemp:
Oak Plaza Associates (Del.), LLC ("Developer"), is seeking the support of the Buena Vista Heights
Neighborhood Association ("Association") in its efforts to amend the zoning and land use of the site at 30
NW 44 St, 4308 N Miami Ave, 29 NW 42 St, 4220 N Miami Ave and 4202 N Miami Ave (collectively, the
"Garage Site") in order to develop a 46 foot high nixed use parking garage (the "Parking Structure"), This
letter will serve to memorialize Association's agreement to support the parking structure and such zoning
and land use amendments, in consideration of the following benefits to be provided by the Developer to the
community represented by the Association;
I, Rezoning Process. The Developer will work with the Association to determine the best option to
achieve the desired zoning and land use for the Garage Site. The Developer will support the
Association's request that the properties south of the Garage Site do not get included in the rezoning
and will be evaluated on a case by case basis. The Developer will request a site tour to be conducted
with the Planning and Zoning Department and Association representatives to assist in the decision
process.
Design Coordination. The Developer will coordinate the design of the Parking Structure with
Association representatives. Design coordination includes assisting in the selection of overall
scheme, retail placement and materials selection. One of the primary criteria for the design will be
the design's compatibility with the adjacent residential neighborhood. The design of the western
facade will be undertaken in a manner which minimizes the impact of the structure and its
operations on the adjacent residential properties. The final design will be of a similar style and
quality to the options previously presented. The lighting design for the building will be detailed so
that light is not directed into the residential neighborhood, If a generator is included in the design
it will be oriented towards the east side of the property away from the residential neighborhood,
The Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association and The Buena Vista Stakeholders Corp will
each select two representatives to participate in the decision making process.
III, Retail Programming. The Developer will work with the Association on the amount of retail space
and type of retail tenants in the project. Such retail spaces will wrap the comers of the project with
uses compatible with the neighborhood, but such spaces will not extend west past the former bay.
The Developer will lease spaces at below market rates if necessary with the goal of 10 year leases
in order to satisfy reasonable requests of The Buena Vista Neighborhood Association and The
Buena Vista Stakeholders Corporation for specific types of retail tenants,
IV, Security. The Developer will extend the Design District's 24 hour security patrol to the Parking
Structure including the public access points and shops on North Miami Avenue,
V, Special Events: The Developer will have a parking attendant available when the garage is being
used for special events to deal with any parking related issues that may arise,
VI. Ingress and Egress. The Developer will design the entrance and exit of the Parking Structure to
minimize utilization of the residential roads. The entry and exit curbs will be designed so drivers
{27370051;1}
can only enter via North Miami Avenue and exit towards North Miami Avenue. Signage will also
be utilized to eliminate the unwanted movements towards residential roads,
VII, Emergency Use. The Developer will make the Parking Structure available to neighborhood
residents during hurricanes and other similar emergencies,
VIII, Public Advocacy. In coordination with the Association, the Developer will advocate to the City of
Miami for improved landscaping and infrastructure in the neighborhood, as well as for a traffic
light and crosswalk on North Miami Avenue at 42"' Street, and if this is not possible, then for an
on -demand crosswalk. Developer will also advocate for traffic circles on NW 1" Avenue at NW
44°1, 42"d, 40t'' and 39th Streets. Developer will also help to establish a plan to enhance the overall
neighborhood.
IX. Traffic Management and Safety. The Developer will work with the association to advocate to the
City of Miami and Miami Dade County for enhancements to improve traffic and pedestrian safety,
including the addition of a crosswalk on N. Miami Avenue. In addition, the developer will advocate
for better public transportation including exploring trolley service to NW 54th Street and NW 2n6
Avenue. The developer is committed to participate in meetings with the neighborhood and city
officials to explore feasibility of the expanded trolley service.
X. Employment. Developer will work with the neighborhood to identify employment opportunities
for local residents. Developer will request that vendors and tenants notify association
representatives of job opportunities as they become available.
XI. Parking, Developer will provide up to 20 (twenty) spaces to neighborhood residents at the MDD
special employee rate.
XII. Community Initiatives: The Developer will support The Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood
Association with community toy drive and The Thanksgiving Turkey Give Away / Dinners,
The above summarizes the complete understanding between Developer and the Association and
the parties' respective obligations to each other, Should the Association find the above -listed terms
acceptable, we would ask that you, as the Association's authorized representative, sign and return a copy of
this letter.
We look forward to our continuing working relationship with the Association for the good of both
Buena Vista Heights and the Design District.
Agreed and consented to as set forth above:
Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association,
INC
{27370051;1)
AK PLAZA ASSOCIATES (►,EL.) LLC,
a`► elaware limited liability co any, by
Mi i Design District Asso ' tes Manager,
` `.-elaware limited 1", ility company, its