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ANALYSIS FOR
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Staff Analysis Report No.
PZ-18-299 (Revised May 24, 2019)
Location
4136 N Miami Ave and 20 NW 42 Street
Folio Number
0131240201040 and 0131240201020
Miami 21 Transect
"T4-L" General Urban Transect Zone — Limited and "T3-L"
MCNP Designation
Low Density Restricted Commercial and Duplex Residential
Commission District
Keon Hardemon (District 5)
NET District
Wynwood-Edgewater
Planner
Anne -Christine Carrie, Planner II
Property Owner
Perpetual Love 4136, LLC and Perpetual Love 4128, LLC
Project Representative
William Riley, Jr., Esq.
A. REQUEST
Pursuant to Article 4, Table 3 of Miami 21 Code, the property owners Perpetual Love 4136,
LLC and Perpetual Love 4128, LLC (collectively, the "Applicant") request an Exception to
allow a Pre -School Educational Use (the "Pre -School") on the T4-L property at 4136 N Miami
Avenue and on the T3-L property at 20 NW 42 Street.
As stated in the Letter of Intent and submitted plans, the Pre -School would have no more
than 195 students, and no less than 17 parking spaces.
B. RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1,2.6 of Ordinance 13114 (Miami 21"), as
amended, the Department of Planning recommends an approval with conditions of the
request to allow a Pre -School Use based upon the facts and findings in this staff Analysis.
Figure 1: Aerial of subject site
Figure 2: Zoning designation of subject site
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C. PROPERTY INFORMATION:
The property at 4136 N Miami Ave (the "Eastern Property") is at the southwest corner of NW 42
Street and N Miami Ave. Immediately west of this corner lot lies the property at 20 NW 42 Street
(the "Western Property").
The Western Property is designated "T3-L" and is presently developed with a vacant, one-story
residential structure; per the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser. The Eastern Property is
designated "T4-L" and is developed with a three-story structure.
The two lots currently have individual vehicular access points along NW 42 Street.
SURROUNDING USES
Miami 21
MCNP / Density
Existing Use
Nh
ort
1T4-L" General Urban —
Limited
Low -Density Restricted
Commercial (36 du/acre)
Vacant Land; Single
Family; Duplex
South
"T5-0" Urban Center—
Open
General Commercial
(65 du/ac)
Office
East
"T3-O" Sub Urban —Open
and "T4-0" General
Urban -Open
Low -Density Restricted
Commercial
(18 to 36 du/acre)
Office and Two -
Family Dwelling.
West
"T3-L" Sub Urban -Limited
t d s lex R Dupeienial
(9 du/ac)
Two -Family and
Multi -Family Low
Density
D. BACKGROUND
Structure
The Eastern Property is developed with an office structure pursuant to Waiver no. 14-0117
(the "Structure'), and consists of an activated rooftop terrace and underground parking. The
Structure was conditionally approved with a gross floor area of approximately 15,024 square
feet, a parking reduction Waiver for the Office Use, and a Dominant Setback Waiver to allow
the structure to be no more than zero feet from the property line. Although the structure
received its Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant indicates that it remained vacant, and
City staff confirmed that no Certificates of Use have been issued for that address since the
construction of the new building.
In support of this request, the Applicant will reconfigure the existing garage to provide seven
parking spaces. Additionally, the Applicant will assemble the two properties with a Unity of
Title and provide ten additional parking spaces on the Western Property for the sole use Pre -
School.
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Request
Date
Action
01-21-2015
Waiver No. 2014-0117 to allow a 10% reduction in required parking and to allow a
dominant setback of five feet was approved with conditions pursuant to Section 3.3.5
and Section 7.1.2.5.a.28 of Miami 21.
01-23-2019
Building Permit no. BD18-016220-001 is currently under review.
01-23-2019
Building Permit no. BD18-018184-001 is currently under review.
05-01-2019
The Planning and Zoning Appeals Board deferred this item to a date certain of May 15,
05-15-2019
The Planning and Zoning Appeals Board granted the applicant's request for a deferral
of this item to a date certain of June 5, 2019.
On January 11, 2019, the Applicant submitted an Exception application to establish a Pre -
School Use on this site.
As part of this request the Applicant prepared a Traffic Operations Plan (the"TOP") which
was submitted to the Traffic Engineering Division of the Miami -Dade County Department of
Transportation and Public Works (the "Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division").
On March 19, 2019, Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division notified City staff that
a Traffic Operations Plan (the "TOP") was approved with conditions.
On April 29, 2019, the Applicant submitted a revised site plan for consideration by the
Planning Department.
On May 1, 2019, at a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals
(PZAB), the Board deferred the Application to a date certain of May 15, 2019.
Per the Applicant, a community outreach meeting was held on May 7, 2019 with neighboring
properties to discuss the project.
On May 15, 2019, at a public hearing before the PZAB, the Board granted the Applicant's
request to defer the Application to a date certain of June 5, 2019.
Operational Plan
The Applicant requests to use 7,038 square feet of classroom space for up to 195 Pre -
School aged children. In accordance with the Miami Dade County Code of Ordinances,
Section 33-151.18, the Pre -School shall have approximately 4,954 square feet of
recreational space, where a minimum of 4,388 square feet are required for children between
ages of four and six.
As shown in the zoning data table provided on Sheet A1.00 of the submitted plans, the
majority of the recreation space will be on the rooftop terrace. The remainder of the
recreational area will be on the ground floor between the building and the southern property
line.
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On the ground floor, Sheet A1.00 indicates that the area which currently encloses the
mechanical equipment will be modified for use as recreational space. Per the plans, a five-
foot tall gate with bars spaced no more than four inches will be added with bars spaced so
a 4 diameter ball cannot pass through. This is a building code requirement that guards
against children inserting their heads into the fence and not being able to dislodge them.
Perthe Applicant's Letter of Intent, the use of the recreational areas will be staggered. The
Pre -School will have a total of 12 classrooms. No more than two classrooms will utilize a
recreational area at any given time. Since there are two recreational areas, the minimum
number of shifts will be three per recreational space. Balls used within the recreational areas
will be restricted to the whiffle ball variation, which provides for slow velocity levels and short
trajectories,
Circulation
Per the traffic study reviewed by Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division, student
drop-off is staggered and occurs in the underground garage and a surface parking lot. The
underground garage plans show a total of seven parking spaces, and the floor plans for
Western Property show 10 spaces. As set forth in Section 33-124 of the Miami -Dade County
Code of Ordinances, 13 spaces are required for the proposed number of teachers and staff,
which leaves a surplus of four parking spaces on the surface lot. Although parking is not
required for parents pursuant to Section 33-124, the Applicant proposes to use the additional
four parking spaces for visitors to the Pre -School.
The Applicant submitted a traffic study that was signed and sealed Iby Joaquin Vargas and
dated March 1., 2019 (the "Study"). Per pages 23 and 25 of the Study, traffic control
personnel will direct vehicles while standing at the entrance of the parking garage (see
Figure 3 below). Circulation within the subterranean garage will consist of two one-way lanes
encircling a round -about (see Figure 4 below). Per Sheet A2.00 (see Attachment 1),
approximately 12 queuing spaces will be available between the ground floor of the garage
and the ramp to access it. In the garage, two staff members will conduct the drop-off and
pick-up of children.
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Figure 3- "On -Site Circulation Diagram no. 1" provided in the TOP.
105 feet
Stacking for
4 vehicles
LEGEND
Parent's Traffic Flow
Staff for drop-off/pick-up
Traffic Control Personnel
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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PLAN
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vehicles
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Figure 4- "On -Site Circulation Diagram no. 2," provided in the TOP.
LEGEND
Parent's Traffic Flow
Staff for drop-off/pick-up
Traffic Control Personnel
Tref Tech
ENGINEERING, INC.
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E. ANALYSIS
Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP)
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates the Eastern Lot as Low Density Restricted
Commercial, and the FLUM designation of the Western Lot is Duplex Residential. In accordance
with the Interpretation of the 2020 Future Land Use Element of the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan (MCNP), both Low Density Restricted Commercial and Duplex Residential'
FLUM designations allow primary and secondary schools.
Per Goal LU-1 of the MCNP, the City shall a[mJaintain a land use pattern that (1) protects and
enhances the quality of life in the City's neighborhoods [...J.° In support of this Goal, Policy LU-
1.1.12 states that 'Win order to encourage the development and maintenance of educational
facilities in the City of Miami, the City's Land Use policies permit schools in all land use
classifications except Conservation, Public Parks and Recreation, and Industrial [„ J." Therefore,
the proposed Pre -School is consistent with Policy LU-1.1.12 of the MCNP to encourage the
development of education facilities.
Miami 21 Code
Per Article 4, Table 3 of Miami 21, Pre -Schools are allowed by Exception in the T4-L and the T3-L
Transect Zones.
Exception
Criteria 1:
Analysis 1:
Per Section 7.1.2.6, the review of an application for an Exception
"shall consider the manner in which the proposed Use will operate
given its specific location and proximity to less intense Uses [...J"
Educational facilities tend to support the residential communities
in which they are located by providing a safe and easy way for
families to access the Pre -School. As indicated in Article 4, Table
3, educational uses are one of the few non-residential uses
allowed in the lower density and intensity neighborhoods.
Furthermore, the Pre -School is proposed at the intersection of an
established residential community and an innovative commercial
district. This convergence of uses is consistent with the Miami 21
Zoning Atlas which shows that the Eastern Property is bounded
by a different transect in three directions. Given the intensity of
several of the current uses in the area, the intensity of the Pre -
School use would not further encroach into the abutting T3-L
communities.
Finding 1: The Pre -School Use is compatible with the less intense T3-L
uses in its vicinity.
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Criteria 2:
Section 7.1.2.6 further states that the review of an application for
an Exception "shall apply Article 4, Table 12 Design Review
Criteria [,..]".
Analysis 2: Per the plans and letter of intent submitted to staff, parents will
drop off students in the subterranean garage which will minimize
the visual impact of the use on the public realm, as well as ensure
the safety of pedestrians. This proposal is consistent with Article
4, Table 12 which includes the following design criteria:
"Minimize the impact of automobile parking and driveways on the
pedestrian environment and adjacent properties, especially T3
areas.[...] For pedestrian and vehicular safety minimize conflict
points such as the number and width of driveways and curb cuts."
Furthermore, because of the physical constraints of the existing
site, the Applicant has agreed to install a boom barrier at the
entrance of the parking lot. The lot will be dosed during the pickup
and drop off periods. By preventing the drop-off and pickup of
students on the surface lot during the busiest time of day, the
number of conflicts between the vehicles and pedestrians will be
minimized.
Given the operational measures and site improvements proposed
by the Applicant for the site, the request for a Pre -School Use is
consistent with Article 4, Table 12, as required by the Exception
criteria established in Section 7.1.2.6.
Finding 2: The application .is consistent with the criteria for an Exception.
Miami -Dade County Code of Ordinances
Per Section 33-151.11 of the Miami -Dade County Code of Ordinances (the "County Code"), "jnJo
municipality shall adopt physical standards governing day nurseries, kindergartens or after school
care that are in conflict with or in addition to the standards contained in this article, whether more
or less restrictive than the standards contained herein." As stated herein, the request was
analyzed for consistency with the County Code.
Educational and Childcare Facilities, Nonpublic
Criteria (a)
Study guide. The study entitled "Physical Standards for Proposed
Private Educational Facilities in Unincorporated Miami -Dade
County,"date 1977, shall be used as a general guide in the review
of proposed nonpublic educational facilities; provided, however,
that in no case shall the educational philosophy of a school be
considered in the evaluation of the application.
Analysis: Not Applicable
Finding: Not Applicable
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Criteria (b):
Planning and neighborhood studies. Planning and neighborhood
studies accepted or approved by the Board of County
Commissioners that include recommendations relevant to the
facility site shall be used in the review process.
Analysis: Per the documents submitted to Staff, no recommendation or
application has been submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners. However, consistent with Article XA, Section 33-
151.22 of the Miami -Dade County Code of Ordinances, Planning
Staff finds that the proposal sufficiently satisfies the County's
criteria for the purpose of this Exception analysis.
Finding: Therequest to operate a Pre -School is consistent subject to
Conditions (see Conditions no. 1 and 2 listed at the end of this
document).
Criteria (c): Scale. Scale of proposed nonpublic educational facilities shall be
compatible with surrounding proposed or existing uses and shall
be made compatible by the use of buffering elements.
Analysis: The Structure is three -stories tall and less than the maximum
height allowed in the T4-L transect where it is located.
Findings: The Pre -School request is consistent with the criteria.
Criteria (d) Compatibility. The design of the nonpublic educational facilities
shall be compatible with the design, kind and intensity of uses and
scale of the surrounding area.
Analysis: The Structure was approved by the Office of Zoning and the
Building Department. Through the operational plan and proposed
physical improvements, the Applicant has minimized the impact
of the Pre -School Use to the abutting neighborhood.
Findings: The request is consistent with the criteria.
Criteria (e): Buffers. Buffering elements shall be utilized for visual screening
and substantial reduction of noise levels at all property lines
where necessary.
Criteria (f)
Analysis: The scale of the Structure visually buffers the residential
neighborhood to the west by creating a transition from the
commercial corridor westward.
On the ground floor, the Applicant proposes to create a
recreational space 'with concrete walls to buffer potential noise
produced during recess periods. During the day, the Applicant
indicates in the letter of intent that loud bells will not be used.
Findings: The request is consistent with the criteria
Landscape. Landscape shall be preserved in its natural state
insofar as is practicable by minimizing the removal of trees or the
alteration of favorable characteristics of the site. Landscaping and
trees shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 18A of the
Miami -Dade Code.
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Analysis: The Applicant has submitted a landscape plan. The landscape
plan will be evaluated during plan check in accordance with Article
9 of the Miami 21 Code.
Findings: The request is consistent subject to Conditions (see
Conditions no. 5 and 13 listed at the end of this document).
Criteria (q): Circulation, Pedestrian and auto circulation shall be separated
insofar as is practicable, and all circulation systems shall
adequately serve the needs of the facility and be compatible and
functional with circulation systems outside the facility.
Analysis: The Applicant has provided an automobile queuing area for the
drop-off and pick-up of students which was approved with
conditions by Miami -Dade County. Sheet A2.00 (provided as
Attachment 2) indicates that the ramp and garage will
accommodate the stacking of up to 12 vehicles on -site, As
previously discussed, the Applicant proposes to provide a boom
barrier at the entrance to the Western Property. The barrier will
be closed during drop-off and pickup times to protect pedestrians
and facilitate vehicular circulation.
Findings: The request is consistent subject to Conditions (see
Conditions no. 3,4 and 6 listed at the end of this document).
Criteria (h):
Criteria (1):
Noise. Where noise from such sources as automobile traffic is a
problem, effective measures shall be provided to reduce such
noise to acceptable levels.
Analysis: Noise produced from the traffic circulation will be in the
subterranean garage and is not expected to impact neighboring
properties. The surface lot may need a buffering element,
although the Applicant's proposal to close the boom barrier during
pick-up and drop-off minimizes the amount of noise that projected
from this lot.
Findings: The request is consistent subject to Conditions (see
Conditions no. 1, 2 and 7 listed at the end of this document).
Service areas. Wherever service areas are provided, they shall
be screened and located as to not to interfere with the livability of
the adjacent residential properties,
Analysis: Per sheets A3.00 and A3.01, the Applicant proposes adequate
visual screening methods for service areas.
Finding: The request is consistent with the criteria.
Criteria (1): Parking areas. Parking areas shall be screened and so located
as not to interfere with the livability of the adjacent residential
properties.
Analysis: Parking areas proposed to serve the educational facility are
located underground and on a surface parking lot immediately
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Criteria (m):
west of the structure. With the use of fences, walls and landscape
buffers, the surface lots would not visually impact the neighboring
properties nor the public right-of-way.
Findings: The request is consistent subject to Conditions (see
Conditions no. 1 to 6 listed at the end of this document).
Criteria (k) Operating time. The operational hours of a nonpublic educational
facility shall be such that the impact upon the immediate
residential neighborhood is minimized.
Analysis: The proposed hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm,
Monday thru Friday. Per the letter of intent, "the Applicant will
have three different arrival and dismissal times which will be
separated by at least 45 minutes in order to minimize the
overlapping of trips between shifts. Currently, the planned student
arrival and dismissal times are as follows: (1) First Shift (67
students) will operate from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm; (2) Second Shift
(68 students) will operate from 7:45 am to 2:15 pm and (3) Third
Shift (70 students) will operate from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm." Any
change in the operation hours will require approval by the Miami-
Dade Traffic Engineering Division and shall be submitted to the
City of Miami Planning Department and Office of Zoning.
Findings: The request is consistent with the criteria.
Criteria (1) Industrial and commercial. Where schools are permitted in
industrial or commercial areas it shall be clearly demonstrated in
graphic form how the impact of the commercial or industrial area
has been minimized through design techniques.
Analysis The Properties have a Low Density Restricted Commercial and a
Duplex Residential FLUM designation. To the north, south and
east are commercial land uses, and to the west are residential
uses. By restricting the parents' access to the surface lot and
confining the pick-up and drop-off of students to the subterranean
garage, the impact to neighboring land uses is minimized.
Findings: The request is consistent subject to Conditions (see Condition
no. 6 listed at the end of this document).
Fences and walls. Recreation and/or play areas shall be enclosed
with fences and/or walls.
Analysis: Sheet A1.00 denotes a series of guardrails and gates around the
recreational areas. in addition to meeting all safety requirements,
all fences and walls are conditioned to meet the design criteria of
Article 4, Table 12.
Findings: The request is consistent subject to Conditions (see
Conditions no. 2 and 7 listed at the end of this document).
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F. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
The divisions, departments, and agencies reviewed request and their response is below:
Wynwood-Edgewater NET: No objections
Code Compliance: No objections
Office of Zoning: Approved with conditions
Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division: Approved with conditions
G. CONCLUSION
In light of the existing mix of uses in the area, a Pre -School use is compatible with this
neighborhood. Furthermore, the improvements and operational measures proposed by the
Applicant further the intent of Article 4, Table 12 and are consistent with the criteria for an
Exception pursuant to Section 7.1.2.6.
Based on the findings above and input by consulted parties, the Planning Department
recommends that the Exception to allow a Pre -School Use on the properties at 4136 N
Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42 Street be approved subject to the following Conditions.
Conditions:
1. The project shall substantially comply with the Applicant's Letter of Intent, titled
"Amended and Consolidated Letter of Intent", dated May 8, 2019, consisting of 9 pages,
and with the notarized signature of William W. Riley, Jr., Esq.
2. The project must substantially comply with the plans titled "Centner Academy",
consisting of 10 sheets, digitally signed on May 8, 2019, by Christopher J. Luce,
including the Conditions of Approval of this Exception request.
3. The site plan shall show a controlled access device (boom barrier) for vehicles at the
entrance of the Western Property.
4. The following note shall be added to the site plan for the Western Property: "`No access
to the surface parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times".
5. The plans shall include an elevation and material details for a visual screening measure
which shall be used for the parking lot on the Western Property. The screening shall be
consistent with Article 4, Table 12.
6. The Applicant shall provide a revised Traffic Operations (TOP) Form indicating that
parents may only use the subterranean garage during pickup and drop off.
7. The Applicant shall provide material details on plans of the additional security
measures on the rooftop, which shall be consistent with Article 4, Table 12.
8. In accordance with Section 9.7 of Miami 21, the Applicant shall provide a buffer along
the western lot line of the Western Property to visually screen the parking lot from
dissimilar land uses to the west,
9. Changes to the hours of operation, number of employees and/or pupil's registration shall
require City review, and if applicable, County, for compliance with the required standards
for schools, as well as to the City of Miami applicable codes.
10. Validation of student enrollment by a Certified Public Accountant is required the first
Wednesday of every October to the Planning Department to verify student enrollment.
At no time, shall enrollment exceed 195 students of Pre -School Age.
11. The Pre -School Use is granted pursuant to this Exception and is not transferable to
another property.
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12_ Provide a safety plan for the Pre -School, including but not limited to video recording
cameras for surveillance covering the exterior of the Pre -School.
13. The Landscape Plan for the Pre -School must be designed pursuant to Article 9 of the
Miami 21 Code, Chapter 17 of the City Code and Chapter 18A of the Miami -Dade Code.
The Landscape Plan must obtain the correspondent approval from Environmental
Resources.
14. Signage must be processed under separate permit.
15. The building permit submittal process for this project shall comply with the requirements
of all applicable departments and agencies.
16. As set forth in Section 7.1.1.4.b.8, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, after a
quasi-judicial hearing, may rescind, modify or change any resolution granting an
Exception if, upon application filed by the Director at any time after the grant of an
Exception, the board finds that there has been a violation of any conditions, restrictions
or limitations in the subject resolution. Such a hearing shall not be held until published
notice (per section 62-129 of the City Code) has first been given. If the Director, upon
written request of any aggrieved party, refuses or fails to make an application for such
rescission, modification or change, the aggrieved party may request the City
Commission, through the City Manager, to instruct the Director to do so. The decision
of the board shall be appealable to the City Commission in the same manner as an
appeal of a board decision regarding an Exception.
17. Pursuant Article 7 Section 7.1.2.4.c.4 A Warrant shall be valid for a period of two (2)
years during which a building permit or Certificate of Use must be obtained. This
excludes a demolition or landscape permit. A one-time extension, for a period not to
exceed an additional year, may be obtained if approved by the Planning Director,
Jacqueline Ellis
Chief of Land Development
CC: Attachment 1- Approval and Conditions of Traffic Operation Plan by Miami -
Dade County Traffic Engineering Division.
Attachment 2- On -site vehicle stacking
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Approval and Conditions of Traffic Operation Plan by Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering
Division.
Carole, Anne -Christine
From: Estevez. Sameel Leonidas (DTPW) <Samael Estevez@rniamidade,goo
Sent Tuesday, March 19, 2019 1237 PM
To: Carrie, Anne -Christine
Cc: Orue, Jon (DTPW): Senespletia, Yamilet inmve)
Subject: RE: Cetnei Academy - pieschool
Attachments: Centner Academyl toffic Operations (TOP) Form Ver 11 - Marh 20194
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Good afternoon Anne -Christine,
This school application originally came to us justwkh the underground parking which was supposed to be uwd es a mix
of drop-off and parking. We rejected that proposal and they came back with the plan that you are now reviewing which
added the adjacent lot as additional parking aril patent's parking for student's drop off/pick up.
For your ecords I've attached the Traffic Operations Plan (TOP) that we ultimately approved for this site.
Also, these were the approval conditions:
- Final site plan must be submitted fel- review and approval by Miarni Dade Department of Transportation and Public.
Works prior to construction,
School speed zone must be provided in accordance with the latest FOOT Speed Zoning Manual. -Submit Plans for review
and approval by DTPW prior to construction.
If you need sot else please do not hesitate to contact me.
We look fotward to this type of collaboration/coordination with the city.
Regards,
Sarneel L. Estevez, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Department of Transportation and Public Works
Traffic Engineering Division
111 NW 1° Street, Suite 1510, Miami, Florida 33120-1900
Ph. (305) 375-1282 I Fax (305) 372-6004
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Subject Cotter Academy - preschool
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Carrie, Anne -Christine
From:
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To:
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Subject:
Worth, Collin
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 3:09 PM
Carrie, Anne -Christine
Ellis, Jacqueline; calba@HNTB.com
FW: Centner Academy
::,mitted Into The Record
Good Afternoon,
I have a community meeting I have to attend this evening and will not be available to attend the meeting at City Hall.
We are still waiting for a response from the applicant with the following issues with the last communication below from
March 21st.
While we have not set any conditions, one that we are considering is to require all school traffic to come from N. Miami
Ave and to return to N. Miami Ave rather than going through the Buena Vista neighborhood. There is currently great
concern by the residents of Buena Vista regarding cut through traffic, and the school without any conditions would
exacerbate this problem.
We may set this condition as part of the required sufficiency letter prior to obtaining a building permit.
Regards,
Collin Worth
Transportation Analyst
Office of Capital Improvements
City of Miami
Miami Riverside Center
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Miami, Florida 33130
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Good afternoon Collin,
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Submitted Into The Record
Miami, FL
PZAB Resolution
PZAB-R-19-
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING OR DENYING AN EXCEPTION, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4,
TABLE 3 AND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.2.6 OF MIAMI 21, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED TO ALLOW A PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL
USE ON THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 4136 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE AND
20 NORTHWEST 42 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner — Keon Hardemon, District 5
NET Office: Wynwood Edgewater
APPLICANT(S): Perpetual Love 4128, LLC and Perpetual Love 4136, LLC
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommends approval with conditions*.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: An Exception pursuant to Article 4, Table 3 and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.6 to allow a
Pre -School Educational Use in an existing structure, located within a "T4-L" General Urban
Transect Zone- Limited, and on the adjacent vacant lot, located in a "T3-L" Sub -Urban Transect
Zone -Limited.
WHEREAS, Perpetual Love 4128, LLC and Perpetual Love 4136, LLC (the "Applicant")
owns the properties located at approximately 4136 North Miami Avenue (the "Eastern Property")
and 20 Northwest 42 Street (the "Western Property"), as more particularly described in Exhibit
"A"; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for an Exception (PZ# 18-299) to allow a Preschool
Use (the "Preschool") on the Eastern Property and the Western Property (collectively, the
"Properties") to Section 7.1.2.6 of Miami 21; and
WHEREAS, the Eastern Property has a zoning designation of General Urban Transect
Zone- Limited "T4-L" and a Future Land Use Map designation ("FLUM") of Low Density Restricted
Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the Western Property has a zoning designation of "T3-L" Sub -Urban Transect
Zone -Limited and FLUM of Duplex Residential; and
WHEREAS, a Preschool Educational Use is permitted on the Properties in accordance
with Article 4, Table 3 of Miami 21, as well as the Interpretation of the 2020 Future Land Use Map
Element of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan; and
WHEREAS, to the west, the Properties abut a T3-L Zoning Transect and a Duplex
Residential FLUM; and
WHEREAS, to the north, the Properties abut a "T3-L" and "T4-L" General Urban Transect
Zone -Limited designation; and
WHEREAS, the Properties also abut a Duplex Residential FLUM and Low Density
Restricted Commercial FLUM to north; and
WHEREAS, to the south, the Properties abut a "T3-L" and "T5-O" Urban Center Transect
Zone -Open designations; and
WHEREAS, the Properties also abut General Commercial and Duplex Residential FLUM
designations to the south; and
WHEREAS, to the east, the Properties abut "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone -Open, T4-
L and T5-O transect zones; and
WHEREAS, the Properties also abut Low Density Restricted Commercial and General
Commercial FLUM designation to the east; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2015, the Office of Zoning issued a Waiver, no. 2014-0117,
for the Eastern Property to allow an office building with a subterranean garage (the "Structure"),
a ten -percent reduction in required parking and a dominant setback of five feet; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2018, a Certificate of Occupancy, No. BD15005709CO, was
issued for the Structure as a "Professional Office / Bank/ Financial Institution;" and
WHEREAS, the Western Property is presently developed with a vacant one-story
residential structure (the "Vacant Lot"); and
WHEREAS, the requested Preschool will have no more than 195 students, approximately
7,038 square feet in classroom space, and a minimum of 17 parking spaces on -site; and
WHEREAS, the Structure's garage will be reconfigured to allow up to 7 parking spaces
for teachers and staff; and
WHEREAS, a two-lane roundabout will be added to the interior garage to facilitate queuing
for up to 12 vehicles on -site; and
WHEREAS, student drop-off and pick-up shall occur in the subterranean garage; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2019, the Traffic Engineering Division of the Miami -Dade
County Department of Transportation and Public Works (the "Miami -Dade County Traffic
Engineering Division") submitted to City staff an approval with conditions for the Traffic Operations
Plan ("TOP") of the Preschool; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2019, the Office of Zoning approved the plans for the Preschool
Use with conditions; and
WHEREAS, Article XA, Chapter 33, Section 33-151.11 of the Miami Dade County Code
of Ordinances states that no municipality shall adopt physical standards governing day nurseries,
kindergartens or after school care that are in conflict with or in addition to the standards contained
in this article, whether more or less restrictive than the standards contained herein; and
WHEREAS, Article XA, Section 33-151.22 of the Miami Dade County Code of Ordinances
indicates that the City of Miami shall enforce Article XA, titled "Educational and Child Care
Facilities, Nonpublic"; and
WHEREAS, the documents submitted to City staff do not show consistency with Article
XA of the Miami -Dade County Code; and
WHEREAS, the plans and documents provided to City staff showing the reconfiguration
of the Structure and Vacant Lot for a Preschool Use are net consistent with Article 7, Section
7.1.2.6 and Article 4, Table 12, of Miami 21; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board has considered the goals,
objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21, and all other regulations of
the City of Miami.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS
BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Exception requested pursuant to Article 7, Section 7.1.2.6 of Miami 21, is
hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The project shall substantially comply with the Applicant's Letter of Intent, titled "Amended
and Consolidated Letter of Intent", dated May 8, 2019, consisting of 9 pages, and with the
notarized signature of William W. Riley, Jr., Esq.
2. The project must substantially comply with the plans titled "Centner Academy", consisting
of 10 sheets, digitally signed on May 8, 2019, by Christopher J. Luce, including the
Conditions of Approval of this Exception request.
3. The site plan shall show a controlled access device (boom barrier) for vehicles at the
entrance of the Western Property.
4. The following note shall be added to the site plan for the Western Property: "No access to
the surface parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times".
5. The plans shall include an elevation and material details for a visual screening measure
which shall be used for the parking lot on the Western Property. The screening shall be
consistent with Article 4, Table 12.
6. The Applicant shall provide a revised Traffic Operations (TOP) Form indicating that
parents may only use the subterranean garage during pickup and drop off.
7. The Applicant shall provide material details on plans of the additional security measures
on the rooftop, which shall be consistent with Article 4, Table 12.
8. In accordance with Section 9.7 of Miami 21, the Applicant shall provide a buffer along the
western lot line of the Western Property to visually screen the parking lot from dissimilar
land uses to the west.
9. Changes to the hours of operation, number of employees and/or pupil's registration shall
require City review, and if applicable, County, for compliance with the required standards
for schools, as well as to the City of Miami applicable codes.
10. Validation of student enrollment by a Certified Public Accountant is required the first
Wednesday of every October to the Planning Department to verify student enrollment. At
no time, shall enrollment exceed 195 students of Pre -School Age.
11. The Pre -School Use is granted pursuant to this Exception and is not transferable to
another property.
12. Provide a safety plan for the Pre -School, including but not limited to video recording
cameras for surveillance covering the exterior of the Pre -School.
13. The Landscape Plan for the Pre -School must be designed pursuant to Article 9 of the
Miami 21 Code, Chapter 17 of the City Code and Chapter 18A of the Miami -Dade Code.
The Landscape Plan must obtain the correspondent approval from Environmental
Resources.
14. Signage must be processed under separate permit.
15. The building permit submittal process for this project shall comply with the requirements
of all applicable departments and agencies.
16. As set forth in Section 7.1.1.4.b.8, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, after a quasi-
judicial hearing, may rescind, modify or change any resolution granting an Exception if,
upon application filed by the Director at any time after the grant of an Exception, the board
finds that there has been a violation of any conditions, restrictions or limitations in the
subject resolution. Such a hearing shall not be held until published notice (per section 62-
129 of the City Code) has first been given. If the Director, upon written request of any
aggrieved party, refuses or fails to make an application for such rescission, modification
or change, the aggrieved party may request the City Commission, through the City
Manager, to instruct the Director to do so. The decision of the board shall be appealable
to the City Commission in the same manner as an appeal of a board decision regarding
an Exception.
17. Pursuant Article 7 Section 7.1.2.4.c.4 A Warrant shall be valid for a period of two (2) years
during which a building permit or Certificate of Use must be obtained. This excludes a
demolition or landscape permit. A one-time extension, for a period not to exceed an
additional year, may be obtained if approved by the Planning Director.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONI20 NE 42 SDAPORTIONT OF):
Lot 22 and the South 50 feet of Lots 23 and 24, less the East 10 feet of the South 50 feet of said Lot 24, In Block 5, of
AMENDED PLAT BUENA VISTA DEPORTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, according to the
Plat thereof, as rccordcd in Plat Rook 3, Page of the Public Records of Mianti-Dade County, Florida.
LEGAL, DESCRIPTION (4136 N. MIAMI AVE):
Pomotwo: The North 44 foot of Lots 23 and 24, and the North 50.50
foot of the South 100.00 foot of Lots 23 and 24, Stook 5, BUENA
VISTA HEIGHTS ADDITION, according to the Plat thereof se recorded
In Plat Soak 3, at page 22, of the Public Records of SiliernICade
County, Florida, loss the East 10.00 feet of the North 44.00 feet of
said Lot 24, and less that part of Lot 24 which lies within the external
area formed by a 15.00 milt* are, concave to the Southwest,
tangent to the North line of Lot 24 and tangent to a line 10.00 feet
West of and parallel to the East line of said Lot 24.