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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Commission Fact SheetCITY COMMISSION FACT SHEET File ID: 13033 Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T3-O" SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN AND "CI" CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONE WITH A "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE NCD-2" (NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT) OVERLAY TO "T4-R" GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE - RESTRICTED WITH A "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE NCD-2" (NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT) OVERLAY FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3825 CHARLES TERRACE AND 3715 CHARLES TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, (COLLECTIVELY "THE PROPERTY") AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. LOCATION: Approximately, 3825 Charles Ter.; 3715 Charles Ter. APPLICANT: Arthur Noriega V, City Manager on behalf of the City of Miami PURPOSE: The request seeks to change the classification from "T3-O" Sub -urban transect zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) overlay to "T4-R" General Urban transect zone - Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" overlay. FINDING(S): PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Scheduled to be heard at the meeting planned for January 31, 2024. City of Miami File ID: 13033 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number City Hall 3500 Pan Ameican Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 13033 Final Action Date: 7/25/2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T3-O" SUB- URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — OPEN AND "Cl" CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONE WITH A "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE NCD-2" (NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT) OVERLAY TO "T4-R" GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE -RESTRICTED WITH A "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE NCD-2" (NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT) OVERLAY FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3825 CHARLES TERRACE AND 3715 CHARLES TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, (COLLECTIVELY "THE PROPERTY") AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on , following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-= by a vote of to ( - ), Item No. PZAB. , recommending of the zoning change; and WHEREAS, Arthur Noriega V, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami ("the Applicant") has submitted a request to change the zoning classification from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally located at 3825 Charles Terrace and 3715 Charles Terrace, changing the zoning classification from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally located at 3121 Mundy Street and 3147 Mundy Street, and changing the zoning classification from "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally located at 3401 William Avenue and 3447 William Avenue, Miami, Florida, (collectively, "the Property") pursuant to Directive 22-036 from the October 13, 2022 City Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, the Property consists of six (6) parcels totaling approximately 348,543 City of Miami File ID: 13033 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025 square feet (8.01 acres) of land; and WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Village West Island and Charles Avenue Neighborhood Conservation District ("NCD-2"); and WHEREAS, the precursor for the NCD-2, the "SD-26 Coconut Grove Market Overlay District," was established by Ordinance No.12324, which amended the prior City of Miami Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 11000 ("Ordinance No. 11000"); and WHEREAS, on September 25, 2003, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 12417, rescinding Ordinance No. 12324 and amending Article 8, Section 802 of Ordinance No. 11000 to establish the "NCD-2 Grand Avenue Corridor Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District"; and WHEREAS, on January 27, 2005, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 12651 amending Article 6 to add Section 626, titled "Village West Island Special Overlay District," and to repeal the "NCD-2 Grand Avenue Corridor Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District" and further amending Article 8 to create Section 802, titled "Charles Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District"; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114, current Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2020, the Miami City Commission, per City Commission Resolution No. R-20-0131, found that the West Grove has been plagued by economic blight; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Commission directive on September 10, 2020, the City of Miami ("City"), working with a consultant, completed a report to identify future housing opportunities within the West Grove community, titled "West Grove Affordable Housing Blueprint"; and WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2022 City Commission meeting, the City Commission directed the City Manager and the City Attorney to take any and all actions to improve affordable housing within the Little Bahamas area of the City; and WHEREAS, Appendix A.2 of the Miami 21 Code contains the Neighborhood Conservation District 2 regulations, titled "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue" ("NCD-2"); and WHEREAS, the intent of the NCD-2 is to identify and recognize areas in Coconut Grove that are historically significant; to promote gateways, gathering places, and activities corresponding to its culture and heritage; to compliment the character of the entire community and promote the history of the Island District; and to promote its successful revitalization and restoration; and WHEREAS, the Property is located within the West Grove neighborhood where there are a variety of zoning designations, commercial uses, and single family and duplex housing types; and WHEREAS, the application is consistent with Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f.1(a) in that the proposed change from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect City of Miami File ID: 13033 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025 Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, and from "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4- 0" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay as it will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, changes from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, and "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay could alleviate the conditions of blight while supporting the intentions of maintaining the distinct character and heritage of Village West Island District; and WHEREAS, the proposed application is consistent with the Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f.1(b); and WHEREAS, there are changing conditions in the form of blight and changing from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, and from "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay could alleviate the issues of blight, making the changes necessary and consistent with the Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f.1(b); and WHEREAS, the proposed application is consistent with the Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f.2 in that the changes occur in succession to the next higher Transect Zone; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning change from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, from "T3-0" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-0" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village City of Miami File ID: 13033 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025 West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, and from "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4- 0" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay can be deemed appropriate in light of the intent of the Miami 21 Code; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning application from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4- 0" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay, and from "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-O" General Urban Transect Zone - Open with a "Village West Island District And Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay; and WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2022 City Commission meeting, the City Commission directed the City Manager and the City Attorney to take any and all actions to initiate future land use map amendments, rezonings, and waivers, pursuant to the Miami 21 Code, for the acreage of real property at 3825 Charles Terrace and 3715 Charles Terrace, 3121 Mundy Street and 3147 Mundy Street, and 3401 William Avenue and 3447 William Avenue, Miami, Florida; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has given consideration to the Planning Director's recommendation; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the need and justification for the proposed change, including changed or changing conditions that make the passage of the proposed change necessary; and WHEREAS, City Commission has considered the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Plan, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; 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 Ordinance are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves the request to amend the Zoning Atlas of Miami 21 Code by changing the zoning classification from "T3-O" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open and "Cl" Civic Institution Zone with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally located at 3825 Charles Terrace and 3715 Charles Terrace, changing the zoning classification from "T3-0" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4- 0" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally City of Miami File ID: 13033 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025 located at 3121 Mundy Street and 3147 Mundy Street, and changing the zoning classification from "T3-R" Sub -Urban Transect Zone — Restricted with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay to "T4- 0" General Urban Transect Zone -Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally located at 3401 William Avenue and 3447 William Avenue, Miami, Florida, (collectively, "the Property") Miami, Florida, as described in Composite Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated. Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of the Resolution shall not be affected. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second reading and adoption thereof pursuant and subject to Section 163.3187(5)(c), Florida Statutes.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10) 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. City of Miami File ID: 13033 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025