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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Commission Fact SheetCITY COMMISSION FACT SHEET File ID: 16434 Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 3 AND 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T6-12-0" TO "T6-24A-O" FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1411 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1421 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1441 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1451 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1465 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1481 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1440 NORTHWEST 13 TERRACE, 1430 NORTHWEST 13 TERRACE, AND 1424 NORTHWEST 13 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "C," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX G OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, TITLED "RIVER LANDING SPECIAL AREA PLAN" ("RL SAP"), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED REGULATING PLAN, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," AND THE AMENDED CONCEPT BOOK, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," SPECIFICALLY BY: (A) ADDING TO THE "RL SAP" APPROXIMATELY 88,039 SQUARE FEET (2.02 ACRES) OF LOT AREA SPLIT AMONG NINE (9) ADDITIONAL PARCELS FOR A TOTAL COMBINED AREA OF 442,570 SQUARE FEET (10.16 ACRES), WITH THE ADDED PROPERTIES MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "C," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; (B) PROPOSING NEW DEVELOPMENT TO ADD 475 DWELLING UNITS AND AN ADDITIONAL LARGE GREEN SPACE TO THE "RL SAP"; (C) AMENDING THE REGULATING PLAN AND THE CONCEPT BOOK TO INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADDITIONAL AREA AND TO ALSO INCLUDE REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE MIAMI 21 CODE; AND (D) MAKING FINDINGS, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. LOCATION: Approximately, 1411 NW North River Dr, 1421 NW North River Dr, 1441 NW North River Dr, 1451 NW North River Dr, 1465 NW North River Dr, 1481 NW North River Dr, 1440 NW 13 Terrace, 1430 NW 13 Terrace, and 1424 NW 13 Terrace APPLICANT(S): Andres Rivero, Esq. on behalf of Notruse Holdings, LLC. PURPOSE: Amendments to Legislation pertaining to Miami 21 Appendix G, the River Landing Special Area Plan ("RL SAP"), amending the Regulating Plan and Concept Book to add the properties located at approximately 1411 NW North River Dr, 1421 NW North River Dr, 1441 NW North River Dr, 1451 NW North River Dr, 1465 NW North River Dr, 1481 NW North River Dr, 1440 NW 13 Terrace, 1430 NW 13 Terrace, and 1424 NW 13 Terrace (the "New Parcels"), proposing a new residential tower and large green space to expand the existing "RL SAP," and additional updates to the Regulating Plan in Articles 1, 4, 5, and 6. FINDING(S): City of Miami File ID: 16434 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025 PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On July 17, 2024, recommended approval, by a vote of 7-0. City of Miami File ID: 16434 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number:14326 City Hall 3500 Pan Ameican Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 16434 Final Action Date: 10/24/2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 3 AND 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "T6-12-0" TO "T6-24A-O" FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1411 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1421 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1441 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1451 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1465 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1481 NORTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE, 1440 NORTHWEST 13 TERRACE, 1430 NORTHWEST 13 TERRACE, AND 1424 NORTHWEST 13 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "C," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX G OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, TITLED "RIVER LANDING SPECIAL AREA PLAN" ("RL SAP"), AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED REGULATING PLAN, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," AND THE AMENDED CONCEPT BOOK, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," SPECIFICALLY BY: (A) ADDING TO THE "RL SAP" APPROXIMATELY 88,039 SQUARE FEET (2.02 ACRES) OF LOT AREA SPLIT AMONG NINE (9) ADDITIONAL PARCELS FOR A TOTAL COMBINED AREA OF 442,570 SQUARE FEET (10.16 ACRES), WITH THE ADDED PROPERTIES MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "C," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; (B) PROPOSING NEW DEVELOPMENT TO ADD 475 DWELLING UNITS AND AN ADDITIONAL LARGE GREEN SPACE TO THE "RL SAP"; (C) AMENDING THE REGULATING PLAN AND THE CONCEPT BOOK TO INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADDITIONAL AREA AND TO ALSO INCLUDE REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE MIAMI 21 CODE; AND (D) MAKING FINDINGS, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 13382, adopted on May 23, 2013, the City Commission approved the original River Landing Special Area Plan ("RL SAP"), pursuant to Article 3 and Article 7 of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, the RL SAP consists of approximately 8.14 acres of selected parcels, as described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "D," qualifying as a SAP, subject to Waiver 13-0002 and pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9 of the Miami 21 Code; and City of Miami File ID: 16434 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025 WHEREAS, Notruse Holdings, LLC ("Applicant") applied to the City of Miami ("City") to amend the RL SAP, pursuant to Article 3 and Article 7 of the Miami 21 Code; and WHEREAS, Applicant wishes to amend the RL SAP Regulating Plan and Concept Book by adding nine (9) new properties and adjusting the original development SAP boundary to include an additional 88,039 square feet (2.02 acres), for a total combined area of 442,570 square feet (10.16 acres), with additional properties located at approximately 1411 Northwest North River Drive, 1421 Northwest North River Drive, 1441 Northwest North River Drive, 1451 Northwest North River Drive, 1465 Northwest North River Drive, 1481 Northwest North River Drive, 1440 Northwest 13 Terrace, 1430 Northwest 13 Terrace, and 1424 Northwest 13 Terrace Miami, Florida, as legally described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "C" ("New Properties"); and WHEREAS, the amended RL SAP will change the underlying zoning classification from "T6-12-0," Urban Core Zone Open, to "T6-24A-O," Urban Core Zone Open, for the properties more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "C," with no necessary amendments to the Future Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, the current amendment proposes text modifications to amend the Regulating Plan in order to clarify existing terms and consolidate illustrations and figures for readability; to establish certain new development goals, definitions and Build -to Zone on Principal Frontages; to increase the maximum height above sidewalk grade for ground -floor residential or lodging uses; to allow signage for the MidRiverVu expansion area to be regulated by the Miami 21 Code, Article 10; and to update the Concept Book pursuant to the Regulating Plan amendments; and WHEREAS, the proposed RL SAP expansion will allow for much needed additional residential uses in and in close proximity to the Miami -Dade County Criminal Court to the north, the Health District to the east, and the Urban Core to the southeast; and WHEREAS, the RL SAP's adjacency to the Miami River will allow for use and enjoyment of the Miami River by not only by the residents and patrons, but the general public as well; and WHEREAS, projects such as this are critically important to the economic revitalization and enhancement of the City; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a revised Regulating Plan, a revised Concept Book, and a separate Development Agreement to govern these properties, which have been reviewed by the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2024, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered the rezoning special area plan application, item PZAB.4, and passed PZAB-R-24-051, recommending approval, by a vote of seven to zero (7-0); and WHEREAS, consideration has been given to whether the proposed change will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), the Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for the proposed change, including changed or changing conditions that make the passage of the proposed amendment to the RL SAP necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: City of Miami File ID: 16434 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025 Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Zoning Atlas of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended by changing the Zoning Classification from "T6-12-0" to "T6-24A-0" for the properties located at 1411 Northwest North River Drive, 1421 Northwest North River Drive, 1441 Northwest North River Drive, 1451 Northwest North River Drive, 1465 Northwest North River Drive, 1481 Northwest North River Drive, 1440 Northwest 13 Terrace, 1430 Northwest 13 Terrace, and 1424 Northwest 13 Terrace, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit Section 3. The SAP is approved and the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended by amending Appendix G: River Landing SAP as attached in Exhibits "A" and "B" with the following conditions: 1. All development within the "RL SAP" boundaries shall be substantially in accordance with the Concept Book, entitled River Landing: Special Area Plan Review, consisting of 204 pages, and dated stamped and received by Hearing Boards on July 17, 2024, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B" and the Regulating Plan consisting of 16 pages, dated stamped received by Hearing Boards, July 17, 2024, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A." 2. Applicant to provide City current surveys, signed and sealed within the last twelve (12) months, of existing and proposed RL SAP properties prior to the proposal's first public hearing at City Commission. 3. The development of new structures or uses within this RL SAP shall be submitted for review by SAP permit and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any Building permit as identified within the Regulating Plan. 4. Per the Miami 21 Code, Article 3.9 Special Area Plans, Section 3.9.1.g, unless a Building is specifically approved as part of the Special Area Plan, any Building shall be reviewed by the Planning Director, after referral to and recommendation from the CRC for conformance to the Plan, prior to issuance of Building permit. 5. Per Miami 21 Code, Article 3.13 Sustainability, Section 3.13.1.b, all new Buildings of more than 50,000 square feet of Habitable Rooms or Habitable Space in the T5, T6, CI and CS zones shall be at a minimum certified as Silver by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards or equivalent standards adopted or approved by the City. 6. The proposed alley vacation shall be approved prior to issuance of Building permit. 7 The RL SAP site shall be unified via Unity of Title or Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title prior to issuance of Building permit. 8. Applicant shall provide a traffic impact study and sufficiency letter prior to the issuance of a Building permit. 9. Applicant shall provide an archaeological Shovel Test Report and Certificate to Dig prior to issuance of Building permit. 10. All improvements along the Right -of -Way shall be reviewed and approved by Public Works prior to issuance of Building permit. 11. Applicant shall provide final determination of Public School Concurrency and Capacity Reservation prior to issuance of Building permit. 12. Applicant, owner, and any successor shall comply with the requirements of all applicable departments/agencies as part of the City Building permit application submittal process. 13. Applicant, owner, and any successor must meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances, and other laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to issuance of Building permit. City of Miami File ID: 16434 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025 14. The RL SAP shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended. 15. Applicant, owner, and any successor must comply with all applicable regulations of Chapter 24, titled Environmental Regulations of the Miami Dade County Code, as amended. 16. Applicant, owner, and any successor shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the RL SAP, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 17. Applicant, owner, and any successor shall deliver a fully executed copy of the Development Agreement within thirty (30) days of approval of the this Ordinance amending the RL SAP by the City Commission and will record the Development Agreement within fifteen (15) days of notice of the City's execution, specifying that the Development Agreement runs with the land and is binding on Applicant, owner, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally. Section 4. The amended RL SAP, including the amended Regulating Plan, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," and the amended Concept Book, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B," both as approved, shall be binding upon the Applicant, owners, and any successors in interest. Section 5. The application to amend the RL SAP, which was batch stamped on July 17, 2024, and on file with the Hearing Boards Section of the City Planning Department, shall be relied on generally for administrative interpretations and is incorporated by reference. Section 6. It is the intention of the City Commission that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Miami 21 Code, which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention. Section 7. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon final reading and adoption by the City Commission.' 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: 16434 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025