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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Commission Fact SheetCITY COMMISSION FACT SHEET File ID: 16701 Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), 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 "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-L," URBAN CENTER ZONE - LIMITED, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 55 NORTHWEST 23 AVENUE, 2250 NORTHWEST FLAGLER TERRACE, AND 2260 NORTHWEST FLAGLER TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; FURTHER ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARILY PROFFERED COVENANT, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. LOCATION: Approximately, 2250 and 2260 Northwest Flagler Terrace, and 55 Northwest 23 Avenue APPLICANT(S): Carlos R. Lago, Esq., on behalf of Glen Royal Rentals LLC PURPOSE: This will change the zoning classification for the above property from "T4-R" General Urban Transect Zone - Restricted to "T5-L" Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited. FINDING(S): PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On September 18, 2024, recommended approval, by a vote of 8-0. City of Miami File ID: 16701 (Revision: B) Printed On: 8/11/2025 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number:14346 City Hall 3500 Pan Ameican Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 16701 Final Action Date: 12/12/2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), 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 "T4-R," GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE — RESTRICTED, TO "T5-L," URBAN CENTER ZONE- LIMITED, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 55 NORTHWEST 23 AVENUE, 2250 NORTHWEST FLAGLER TERRACE, AND 2260 NORTHWEST FLAGLER TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; FURTHER ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARILY PROFFERED COVENANT, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B"; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the property generally located at 55 Northwest 23 Avenue, 2250 Northwest Flagler Terrace, and 2260 Northwest Flagler Terrace, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" ("Property") is zoned "T4-R," General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted, on the Zoning Atlas of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code") ; and WHEREAS, Glen Royal Rentals LLC ("Applicant") submitted a request to change the zoning classification of the Property on the Zoning Atlas of the Miami 21 Code from "T4-R," General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted, to "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited; and WHEREAS, the Property is an assemblage of three (3) parcels totaling approximately 18,012 square feet (0.413 acres) of land; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has voluntarily proffered a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B" ("Covenant); and WHEREAS, the Covenant restricts any multi -family residential or condominium development on the Property to include five percent (5%) of the total number of units as owner occupied and/or rental housing with a purchase cost, value, or monthly rental, as applicable, equal to or less than the amounts established by the applicable standards for those individuals whose income is at or below eighty percent (80%) of Area Median Income of Miami -Dade County ("AMI") as certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development ("Affordable Housing Units"); and WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") designation of the Property on the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") is Duplex Residential; and City of Miami File ID: 16701 (Revision: B) Printed On: 8/11/2025 WHEREAS, the request to change the zoning classification of the Property from the "T4- R," General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted, to "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited, is inconsistent with the Property's existing future land uses ("FLU") of Duplex Residential, therefore, a concurrent Comprehensive Plan Amendment is required and has been submitted as a companion application PZ-24-17869; and WHEREAS, the Property is currently vacant, but previously featured three (3) single- family residence on the three (3) parcels; and WHEREAS, the Property is bordered by commercial and residential uses; and WHEREAS, the Property is bounded by Northwest Flagler Terrace to the north, West Flagler Street to the south, Northwest 23 Avenue to the east, and Glenroyal Parkway to the west; and WHEREAS, the Property is located in a portion of the Little Havana neighborhood where there are a variety of zoning designations, commercial uses, and housing types; and WHEREAS, the Property was zoned "R-2" under the previous 11000 Zoning Code, which permitted a maximum density of eighteen (18) units per net acre, or approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet per unit; and WHEREAS, the proposed "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited, classification would result in higher intensity and taller development; and WHEREAS, the application is consistent with Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(f)(1)(a) of the Miami 21 Code, in that the rezone furthers the intent of the Miami 21 Code; and WHEREAS, this request to rezone the Property is consistent with the MCNP Policy LU- 1.13 that states "... Strategies to further protect existing neighborhoods through the development of appropriate transition standards and buffering requirements shall be incorporated into the City's land development regulations," which makes the request consistent with the rezoning criteria of Miami 21, Section 7.1.2.8(f)(1); and WHEREAS, the proposed application is consistent with Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(f)(1)(b) of the Miami 21 Code; and WHEREAS, there have been changing conditions to the Miami 21 Code Zoning Atlas in the form of other rezones within the immediate neighborhood, which are adjacent to the Property, deeming the changes necessary and consistent with Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(f)(1)(b) of the Miami 21 Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed application is consistent with Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(f)(2) of the Miami 21 Code in that the request is consistent with successional zoning, going from "T4," General Urban Transect Zone, to "T5," Urban Center Transect Zone, and is an extension of the existing "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited, boundary already featured within the immediate block; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning change can be deemed appropriate in light of the intent of the Miami 21 Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning application from "T4-R," General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted, to the "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone - Limited; and City of Miami File ID: 16701 (Revision: B) Printed On: 8/11/2025 WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on September 18, 2024, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No.24-057 by a vote of eight to zero (8-0), Item No. PZAB.8, recommending approval of the zoning change; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has given full consideration to the Planning Department'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, the City Commission has considered the goals, objectives, and policies of the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY 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 approves the request to amend the Zoning Atlas of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami 21 Code") by changing the zoning classification from "T4-R," General Urban Transect Zone — Restricted, to the "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone - Limited, for the property generally located at 55 Northwest 23 Avenue, 2250 Northwest Flagler Terrace, and 2260 Northwest Flagler Terrace, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in "Exhibit A," attached and incorporated. Section 3. The City Commission hereby accepts the voluntarily proffered Covenant, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B." 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) and Section 163.3184(12), Florida Statutes.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ge Wyng Ilf, C y ttor' -y 10/14/2024 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: 16701 (Revision: B) Printed On: 8/11/2025