HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstitution Memo from Planning DepartmentCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Arthur Noriega V, City Manager DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Substitution of PZ. 6, Updates to
the Staff Analysis and Legislation
File ID 16838
FROM: David Snow
Director, Planning Department ENCLOSURE: Updated Legislation and Staff
Analysis
The purpose of this Substitution Memorandum for Item PZ. 6 on the December 12, 2024, City
Commission Agenda is to provide an updated staff analysis and legislation. The updates are
necessary to address and incorporate findings related to a waiver of waterfront setback
requirements with the proffering of public benefits.
Upon approval, the updated staff analysis and legislation for the above -referenced Special
Appearance will be provided to the City Clerk's Office for distribution to the Mayor and all
Commissioners.
Approved:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), MAKING
FINDINGS AND APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS MODIFICATION OF THE WATERFRONT
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 3(MM)(III) OF THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA; APPROVING A PARTIAL RELEASE/MODIFICATION OF AN
AMENDED RESTRICTIVE COVENANT, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "C;"
AND APPROVING THE PROFFERED SECOND AMENDED COVENANT, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 1633 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARITY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Nicholas Barshel, Esquire, on the behalf Host Biscayne Bay Land LLC, a
subsidiary of Host Hotels & Resorts (the "Applicant") submitted a request to the City of Miami
(the "City") for a Special Appearance for a partial release/modification of a recorded Amended
Restrictive Covenant attached and incorporated as Exhibit "C," (the "Amended Covenant") and
modification of the waterfront setback requirements pursuant to Section 3(mm)(iii) of the City
Charter for the property located approximately at 1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida,
(the "Property") as legally described in Exhibit "A,"; and
WHEREAS, the Property is an assemblage of approximately 82,847 square feet of lot
area (1.90 acres); and
WHEREAS, the Property is in the "T6-36B-O," Urban Core Transect Zone — Open; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 1972, the Owner's predecessor (the "Previous Owner") entered
into a Restrictive Covenant agreement with the City, as recorded in Official Records Book 7878,
Page 266 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida (the "Covenant") regarding the
proposed Plaza Venetia development (the "Plaza Venetia") on the Property and surrounding
parcelsf; and
WHEREAS, the Covenant stipulated that the Property was required to be developed
substantially in compliance with the sketches, drawings, renderings, and models approved by
the Miami City Commission (the "City Commission") to construct a Mixed -use project (the "Initial
Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Initial Project was approved with a 20-foot waterfront setback; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3(mm)(iv), the 50-foot waterfront setback provision
does not apply to lands and projects that received approval before 1979, including "Plaza
Venetia," Phase II, Resolution No. 72-113, April 20, 1972; Resolution No. 72-114, April 20,
1972; and Resolution No. 72-416, July 20, 1972"; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 1980, the Previous Owner entered into an Agreement (as
defined below) and also an Amended Covenant with the City, as recorded in Official Records Book
10684, Page 1729 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, which amended the
Covenant related to the development of the Property; M r
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WHEREAS, the Agreement with the City (the "Agreement") and Amended Covenant
provided a 50-foot waterfront setback requirement from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay that must
be observed at the Property; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, the Property was developed as a Hotel (the "Hotel") per the
Agreement and Amended Covenant; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement and Amended Covenant provided a 50-foot waterfront
setback requirement from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay that must be observed at the Property;
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant applied for a Variance to allow for additional Height; and
WHEREAS, in 1982, the Previous Owner developed a Hotel on the Property in
accordance with the Amended Covenant; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is now proposing to renovate the Hotel to include a two (2)
story Place of Assembly (the "Place of Assembly") with indoor and outdoor amenities
encroaching into the 50-foot waterfront setback area set forth under the Amended Covenant;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed enclosed Place of Assembly is approximately 4,182 square
feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is seeking a partial release/modification to the Amended
Covenant to provide that a 25-foot setback requirement from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay may
be observed at the Property for the Hotel's Place of Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also seeks a modification of the 50-foot waterfront setback by
the City Commission as contemplated in Section 3(mm)(iii) of the City Charter, which states that
such setback requirement may be modified by the City Commission after design and site -plan
review and public hearing only if the City Commission determines that the modifications
requested provide public benefits such as direct public access, public walkways, plaza
dedications, covered parking up to the floodplain level, or comparable benefits which promote a
better urban environment and public advantages, or which preserve natural features; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of this waiver and approval of a 25-foot setback for the
Place of Assembly, the Applicant is proffering public benefits that promote a better urban
environment through improvements and upgrades to the existing waterfront patio. Initially,
furnishing the waterfront patio for the public will cost at least $250,000, which will be paid by the
Applicant, who will then cover all costs of maintaining and securing the area under the Amended
Covenant; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proffered a Second Amended Covenant, attached hereto, and
incorporated as Exbibit "B;" and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proffered the following restrictions:
a. Modified Setback for Place of Assembly Improvements. Subsection 2.6 4;the
Covenant, previously modified by the Amended Covenant, is hereby further amended
to provide that:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the proposed Place of
Assembly/event space for the existing hotel up to two (2) stories in height with related
indoor and outdoor amenities, including but not limited to accessory use hotel dining
(collectively, the "Place of Assembly Improvements"), is permitted to be setback only
25 feet from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The sketches, drawings, renderings, and
models of the Place of Assembly Improvements, made part of the record under City
Commission Resolution No. and
incorporated herein by reference, will be substantially complied with.
b. Publicly Accessible Waterfront Patio. Section 2 of the Covenant is hereby amended
to also include the following new subsection:
D. It is understood and agreed that, in conjunction with Owner's development of the
Place of Assembly Improvements, Owner shall construct on and improve the existing
elevated patio with landscaping, hardscaping, lighting, and furniture upgrades
generally in accordance with the plans incorporated herein (the "Outdoor Patio"). The
Outdoor Patio shall remain open to the public between sunrise and sunset every day
for the purposes of viewing Biscayne Bay and other passive recreational activities.
The Outdoor Patio may include a gated entry for security purposes that is closed
overnight outside of these daily hours. Owner shall ensure that the Outdoor Patio is
continuously maintained in a safe and well- kept manner, so as not to pose a safety
hazard to the public and to be aesthetically pleasing in this highly visible waterfront
location, and Owner may establish and enforce rules for use of the Outdoor Patio to
do so that are generally consistent with the City's park regulations set forth under
Chapter 38 of the City Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, temporary closures of
the Outdoor Patio to the public may be permitted (i) for such periods of time as may
be reasonably required for construction, repairs, and maintenance to the Outdoor
Patio, or (ii) under temporary emergency circumstances.
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2024, the Review Release Committee recommended
approval of the partial release/modification of the Amended Covenant; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department recommends approval of the partial
release/modification to the Amended Covenant, approval of the Second Amended Covenant as
presented by the Applicant, and approval of the waterfront setback modification pursuant to the
City Charter; and
WHEREAS, as required by Section 3(mm)(ii) of the Charter, it is determined that the
Applicant's Place of Assembly provides various public benefits including promotion of a better
urban environment through improvements and upgrades to the existing waterfront patio, fumishing
the waterfront patio for the public (which will cost at least $250,000), and maintaining and securing
the area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION 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.
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Section 2. The City Commission approves the partial release/modification of the
Covenant, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, by the following two (2) restrictions:
c. Modified Setback for Place of Assembly Improvements. Subsection 2.B of the
Covenant, previously modified by the Amended Covenant, is hereby further
amended to provide that:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the proposed Place of
Assembly/event space for the existing hotel up to two (2) stories in height with related
indoor and outdoor amenities, including but not limited to accessory use hotel dining
(collectively, the "Place of Assembly Improvements"), is permitted to be setback only
25 feet from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The sketches, drawings, renderings, and
models of the Place of Assembly Improvements, made part of the record under City
Commission Resolution No. and
incorporated herein by reference, will be substantially complied with.
d. Publicly Accessible Waterfront Patio. Section 2 of the Covenant is hereby amended
to also include the following new subsection:
D. It is understood and agreed that, in conjunction with Owner's development of the
Place of Assembly Improvements, Owner shall construct on and improve the existing
elevated patio with landscaping, hardscaping, lighting, and furniture upgrades
generally in accordance with the plans incorporated herein (the "Outdoor Patio"). The
Outdoor Patio shall remain open to the public between sunrise and sunset every day
for the purposes of viewing Biscayne Bay and other passive recreational activities.
The Outdoor Patio may include a gated entry for security purposes that is closed
overnight outside of these daily hours. Owner shall ensure that the Outdoor Patio is
continuously maintained in a safe and well -kept manner, so as not to pose a safety
hazard to the public and to be aesthetically pleasing in this highly visible waterfront
location, and Owner may establish and enforce rules for use of the Outdoor Patio to
do so that are generally consistent with the City's park regulations set forth under
Chapter 38 of the City Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, temporary closures of
the Outdoor Patio to the public may be permitted (i) for such periods of time as may
be reasonably required for construction, repairs, and maintenance to the Outdoor
Patio, or (ii) under temporary emergency circumstances.
Section 3. The City Commission, after design and site -plan review and public hearing in
accordance with Section 3(mm)(iii) of the City Charter and Article 3, Section 3.11 of Ordinance
No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, (the "Miami 21
Code"), hereby determines that the modifications to the Waterfront setback requirements
requested by the Applicant provide public benefits which promote a better urban environment
and public advantages and hereby approves the modification of the Waterfront Standards and
Setback requirements for the Place of Assembly located at approximately 1633 North Bayshore
Drive, Miami, Florida and as legally described in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, subject
to the following conditions:
1) This approval is only for those elements discussed herein. Full compliance is required
with all other requirements of the Miami 21 Code; the Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
as amended ("City Code"); and all Miami -Dade County, State of Florida, and Federal
agencies and regulations.
2) The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements as part of the building and
permitting process.
3) The Property shall comply with all Building Code regulations and shall not have any
open Code violations.
4) The City reserves the right to inspect the site/Property to ensure compliance with the
conditions as listed.
5) Failure to comply with the conditions herein may result in the immediate revocation of
this Resolution and shall be subject to any fines and penalties pursuant to the City Code.
Section 4. All remaining provisions and restrictions in the Amended Covenant previously
accepted by the City Commission remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective ten (10) days upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
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1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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City of Miami
Planning Department
ANALYSIS FOR
SPECIALAPPEARANCE
Staff Analysis Report No.
PZ-23-16064
Location
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Folio Number
0132310360021
Miami 21 Transect
"T6-36B-O" Urban Core Transect Zone — Open
MCNP Designation
Central Business District
Commission District
District 2, City Commissioner Damian Pardo
Commissioner District Office
Downtown-Brickell
Planner
Darren Murphy, Plannerll
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Vickie Toranzo, Chief of Land Development
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Property Owner
Host Biscayne Bay Land LLC
Project Representative
Nicholas Barshel, Esquire
nicholas.barshel@akerman.com
A REQUEST
Nicholas Barshel, Esq., on behalf of Biscayne Bay Land LLC and Host Hotels & Resorts ("the
Applicant), is requesting approval of the Covenant modification and associated waterfront setback
Waiver for the property generally located at 1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida, (the
"Property").
B. RECOMMENDATION PROJECT DATA
The Planning Department recommends the approval of the Covenant modification and
associated waterfront setback waiver based on the facts and staff findings.
C. PROJECT DATA
The Property is located within Miami 21 Code's T6-36B-O Transect Zone — Open, which has the
highest Density and variety of Uses. It has the Central Business District ("CBD") designation of
the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan's ("MCNP") Future Land Use.
Staff Analysis Report No. (PZ-23-16064: 1633 N BAYSHORE DR -Special Appearance) — Page 1 of 8
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Figure 1: Aerial view of subject Property outlined in red
Miami 21 Code
MCNP / Density ("du")
Existing Use
North
T6-36B-O
Central Business District /
1,000 du/acre
Hotel/Motel
South
T6-36B-O
Restricted Commercial / 150
du/acre; Central Business
District / 1,000 du/acre
Housing of Worship, private
recreational facilities associated with
private residential development,
marina complexes
East
N/A
N/A
Coastal Water — N/A
West
T6-36B-O
Restricted Commercial / 150
du/acre
Sales and Service
Table 1: Abutting Prope►tiesandthe associated Miami 21 Code TransectZones, MCNP Future Land Use
designations, and existing Uses.
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D. BACKGROUND
On May 4, 1972, the Owner's predecessor (the "Previous Owner") entered into a Restrictive
Covenant agreement with the City, as recorded in Official Records Book 7878, Page 266 of the
Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida (the "Covenant") regarding the proposed Plaza
Venetia development (the "Plaza Venetia") on the Property and surrounding parcels.
On February 28, 1980, the Previous Owner entered into an Amended Covenant with the City, as
recorded in Official Records Book 10684, Page 1729 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida, which amended the Covenant related to the development of the Property. The
agreement with the City (the "Agreement') and Amended Covenant provided a 50-foot setback
requirement from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay that must be observed at the Property. In 1982, the
Property was developed as a Hotel (the "Hotel") per the Agreement and Amended Covenant.
E. ANALYSIS
Restrictive Covenant
The Previous Owner proffered a Restrictive Covenant in favor of the City of Miami that the
Property would be developed following the City Commission -approved sketches, drawings,
renderings, and models. The plans included a 20-foot setback.
Amended Restrictive Covenant
On February 28, 1980, the Previous Owner entered into an Agreement with the City to
construct a 305-foot Hotel tower and a 352-foot apartment tower at the Property. This project
included a waterfront setback of approximately 20 feet from the shoreline of Biscayne Bay;
however, in the City's effort to establish a 50-foot waterfront setback, they proposed the
Previous Owner obtain a Variance to allow for additional Height.
Second Covenant Modification
The Applicant proposes constructing a Place of Assembly addition (the "Place of Assembly")
to the Hotel with a 25-foot waterfront setback from the shoreline. Because the Place of Assembly
extends into the 50-foot waterfront setback area established by the amended Covenant, the
Applicant must obtain City Commission approval for a second modification to its terms.
Waiver of the Waterfront Setback
Although the Hotel shall maintain a 50-foot waterfront setback under the "Amended Restrictive
Covenant," it is exempt from Section 3(mm)(ii) requirements in the City Charter. Under Section
3(mm)(iv), that waterfront setback provision does not apply to lands and projects that received
approval before 1979, including "Plaza Venetia," Phase II, Resolution No. 72-113, April 20, 1972;
Resolution No. 72-114, April 20, 1972; and Resolution No. 72-416, July 20, 1972."
The owner is complying with the procedure to waive the waterfront setback requirements for the
Place of Assembly under Subsection 3(mm)(iii) of the Charter in exchange for providing public
benefits to be approved by the City Commission.
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In consideration for this waiver and approval of a 25-foot setback for the Place of Assembly, as
shown in the attached plan set, the Owner is proffering public benefits that promote a better urban
environment through improvements and upgrades to the existing waterfront patio. Initially, furnishing
the waterfront patio for the public will cost at least $250,000, which will be paid by the Owner, who will
then cover all costs of maintaining and securing the area under the amended Covenant.
riNDINGS
• The Property is located within the "T6-36B-O," Urban Core Transect Zone — Open.
• The Property has a FLU designation of the Central Business District.
• The Property is approximately 87,472 square feet (2.0 acres) in size.
• The Previous Owner proffered a Restrictive Covenant that the plans would be
developed according to those presented to the City Commission.
• The Previous Owner entered into an Agreement with the City to reduce the setback to
a 50-foot waterfront setback and would apply for a Variance to allow for additional
Height.
• The Agreement required the Covenant to beamended.
• The Property was developed with a Hotel and continues to operate with that Use.
• The Applicant is proposing an enclosed addition of approximately4,182 square feet.
• Under Subpart A, Section 3(mm)(iv), the waterfront setback of at least 50 feet shall not
apply to those land projects that the City Commission has approved before
September 18, 1979.
• The Applicant seeks a partial Waiver and approval of a 25-foot setback for the Place
of Assembly within the 50-foot waterfront setback. In return, the Owner is proffering
public benefits promoting a better urban environment through improvements and
upgrades to the existing waterfront patio, furnishing the waterfront patio for the public
(which will cost at least $250,000), and maintaining and securing the area.
G. REVIEW RELEASE COMMITTEE
The Review Release Committee recommended approval on October 17,2024.
H. CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis herein, the Planning Department recommends Approval of
the Amended Restrictive Covenant and a partial Waiver of the Waterfront
Setback.
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PDocuSiign.dd by:
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Planning Director
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Assistant Planning Director
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Chief of Land Development
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Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Restrictive Covenant
Attachment 2-Agreement
Attachment 3 — Amended Restrictive Covenant
Attachment 4 — Resolution No. 72-226
Attachment 5 — Site plan - Proposed Place of Assembly expansion & dedicated Waterfront
Outdoor Space
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Attachment 1
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
COMES NOW FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES. INC. , a
Florida corporation authorised to do busts's. In the State of Florida.
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and does hereby made. publish. declare and file the following restrictive
covenant in favor of the City of Miami, a municipal corporation snd a
political subdivision of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS. FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, 1NC. , is the
owner of the following legally described land:
All of Tract "A" of Replat of a portion of the amended
plat of Nelson Villa according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book S6, page 69;
and
Lots 4. S. 30 and 31 and that portion et Lots 6 and 29
which lie East of Biscayne Blvd. • of Biscayne Park
Addition, according to the Plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 2 at Page 24
and
Lots 1 and 2 and all of the tilled in and bulkhead
land lying East of and contiguous to the said Lots 1
and 2, also Lots 3. 32. 35. 36, 37, 3S. 39. 40. 41.
and 42 said all of the unnamed North -South street and
that portion of the circular parkway which lie. between
Lot. 3 and 4 North of the North right of way line of N.E.
16 Street and all of the unnamed North -South Street
and that portion of the circular parkway which lies
between Lots 31 and 32 South of the South Righl•of•way
line of N.E. 16 Street. all as shown on the AMENDED
PLAT OF BISCAYNE PARK ADDITION. according to
the Pietthsrnot. recorded in Plat Book 4. at Page 22;
and
Lots 1 and 2. Block "A" and all of the filled in add
bulkhead land lying East at and contiguous to the said
Lots 1 and 2. Lot. 3 4 4 Block B. Lot S through 10.
and that portion of Lot 11 whitk lies saet of Biscayne
blvd. la Block C. all as ahown on the plat of RICE 4
SULLIVAN SUB. , according to tho plat thereof.
recorded In Plat Book 4. at Pais 64;
and
Lots 1 4 2 and that part of the South 20 feet of Lot 3
lying East of the original shore line of Miramar Plasa.
all in the AMENDED PLAT OF MIRAMAR PLAZA,
according to the Plat thereof, recorded in.Plat Book 33.
at Page la ;
and
Begin at the SW corner of Lot t of AMENDED PLAT OF
MIRAMAR PLAZA, Plat Book 33. at Page IS; thence
South along the prolongation South of the West line of
the said lot 1, for a distant* of 25' more or less. to
the NW earner of Lot 1. Block "A" of RICE 4 SULLIVAN
SUB., Plat Book 4. at pose 64; thence East along the
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North line of Lot 1. Block A of the said Rice &
Sullivan Subdivision and its prolongation East,
for a distance of 492. 96 to the taco of an existing
concrete bulkhead; thence northerly. along the
late of the said concrete bdkhead for a distance
of 25. more or less, to the intersection thereof
with the South line of Lot 1. of the said AMENDED
PLAT OP MIRAMAR PLAZA or its prolongation
**surly; thence west. along the south line of Lot 1
of the said AMENDED PLAT or MIRAMAR PLAZA.
for a distance of 493.65 ft. to the Point of
Beginning. All before described in the Public
Records of Dade County. Florida.
and
The Westerly 130' of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3. 4,
5, 6 and 7 in Block 14 of THIRD AMENDED PLAT
OF MIRAMAR. according to the Plat. as recorded
in Plat Book S. page 4 of the Public Records of
Dade County. Florida,
and
Lot 6. Block Z. Rice & Sullivan Sub.. Plat Book 4,
Page 64.
and
Lots 7 through 13 inclusive, in Block 3 of Rice 1
Sullivan Sub.. according to tits Plat thereof. recorded
in Plat Book 4 at Page 64 of the Public Records of
Dade County, Florida.
and,
WHEREAS. FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES. INC. has
currently applied to the City of Miami, Florida. to construct a multi-
million dollar proJset known ae Plass Venetia on the land legally
desc.ibed above. and
WHEREAS. FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES. INC.
desires to develop said Land in accordance with certain plans deslptsted
as Plssa Venetia. Miami, Florida, latest revision dated March 31.
1972, Sheets 1 throsglt •, as prepared by Mr. Joseph Amisano, FAIA.
148 Cain Street, N.E.. Atlanta, Georgia 30303, and
WHEREAS. FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.
desires to bind itself to the City of Miami to develop its property
substantially in accordance with said plans. and
"WHEREAS, the City of Miami Florida, a municipal corporation. does
hereby wish to acoopt this restrictive covenant on behalf of the City of Miami
sad deems said restrictive covenant to be le the beet interest and general
overall welfare of the City of Miami for the development of Plass Vsaetia
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described above.
now, TIIEREYORZ, IT IS 8ZRtmY COvinaur an, CONTRACTED
AND AGREED AS POLZ.OWS•
1. That FLORIDA PAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. doss
hereby covenant, agree and binds itself to the City of Mani, a
municipal corporation, that it will develop ita lands legally
described above substantially in accordance with those certain plans
designated as Plaza Venetia, Miami, Florida, latest revision dated
march 33, 1973, Sheets 1 through 8, as prepared by Mr. Joseph
Amisano, rAIA, 148 Cain Street, N.8., Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
2. That Florida Rest Coast Properties, Inc. binds itself
to act and perform so as to comply with all of its reprsaentatioss
and agreements made as shown in the Official Court Rsportwe's
Transcript of the City Ccswission Besting of April 20, 1972. Item
No.36, concerning the development of Plaza Venetia which includes
but is not limited to the agreements as to the following items'
A. That Joseph Amisano, PALA, will continue to be the
supervising architect through the completion of the project.
8. The sketches, drawings, rendering@ and models of the
Plaza Venetia project made a part e: the record at the presentation
before the City Commission on April 20. 1972. bring Item No. 26.
dealing with the development of Plaza Venetia. will be substantially
complied with.
C. That the easement discussed as being maintained for
the ee:'wting property owners at the close of the meeting will be
maintained and made a part of the seplat.
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3. That the City of Miami does hereby accept this
restrictive covenant and deems same to be in the best interest and
overall general welfare of the City of Miami for the development of
Plaza Venetia described shove.
DATED at Mieni, Florida, this y of lMt, 1971.
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COUNTY or DADE
FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC..
a Florida cprporation
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Secretary
CITY or MIAMI, mLORIDd1.
a municipal corporation
BEFORE P. the undersigned authority. personally appeared
.T .t h t .s , as President, and C4AnalTvMf Co*/ , as
Secretary of FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC., a Florida
corporation, and after by me being duly sworn depose and say that they
executed the foregoing restrictive covenant for the purposes contained
therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and seal
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in t' s State and County named above this day of May. 1973.
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BEFORE ME. the undersigned authority. personally appeared
t M. L. ALESS as SLTY FU61ArEtt of the City of
Miami, Florida. who after by me being first duly sworn. deposes and
says that be has executed the acceptance of the foregoing restrictive
covenant on behalf of the City of Miami. Florida. for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
in the Stale and County named above, this Ably ol7rlolr.a 1972.
State of Florida at Large
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City Attorney
TItIS f'STR1 SST PRBPARBD SY ALAN H. ROTHS:EIN City Attorney.
City of Miami Law Departwent, 65 S. N. First Street., Meld.
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Exhibit B
1980 HAR 12 PH I: Sf
SEC 10684 61727.
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this Ap,ay of February, 1980
by and between FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC., a Florida corpora-
• tion, and the CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation and a
political subdivision of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. is the owner of
the property known as Tract B of Omni International, recorded in Plat
Book 102, at Page 3 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. has received the
necessary permission from the CITY OF MIAMI to Construct a building on
said property which is to be built approximately 20 feet from the shore
line of Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF MIAMI is desirous to persuade FLORIDA
EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. to modify its existing plans to allow for
a 50 foot setback from the shore line of the aforesaid property and to
further modify said plans to allow FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.
to add additional height to the buildings which have already been ap-
proved by the CITY OF MIAMI.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made
each to the other, it is hereby covenanted, contracted and agreed as
follows:
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Attachment - 2
1. That in order for the above to be accomplished a variance
by the CITY OF MIAMI is necessary and FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES,
INC. has agreed to apply to the CITY OF MIAMI for said variance.
2. That it is further agreed between the parties that should
said variance not be granted by the CITY OF MIAMI for any reason, or
should the variance be granted and not used by FLORIDA EAST COAST
PROPERTIES, INC. within the time provided for variances as extended,
or not used by FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. for any reason,
then in that event, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. shall be re-
quired to revert back to the original permitted and approved structure
but without the necessity of securing any additional permits other
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than those permits originally required for such building as origin-
ally approved.
3. That the purpose of this Agreement is to ae ure FLORIDA.
s'• 'EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. that if for any reason it does not decide
to actually construct the building of increased height with a 50 foot
setback, that it shall be permitted to construct the building which
has been previously approved and permitted by the CITY OF MIAMI with-
out the necessity of receiving any additional permits or approval from
the CITY OF MIAMI.
K1�l,,e.. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands
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saltii .this , , day of February, 1980.
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a Florida i r . tion
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ATTEST:
'LIBOR • OLLO, President
ATTEST:
AGREED AND ACCEPTED this
/i Ssr Secretary
day of February, 1980.
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
a municipal corporation
By
RALPH G. ONGIE, CITY CLERK
AND CORRECTNEt'S :
GEO'. F. NOX, JR CITY ATTORNEY
JOSEPH R. GRASSIE, City Manager
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AMENDED RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
Attachment 3
COMES NOW FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC., a°Florida
corporation authorized to do business in the State of Florida,
and does hereby modify that certain Restrictive Covenant
agreement entered 'into by FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.,
on the 4th day`ofMay, 1972 add accepted by the CITY OF MIAMI
on the 19th day of May, 1972 by City Resolution No. 72-226.
That said Restrictive Covenant agreement be and the same
is hereby modified as follows:
1. Section 2.B. is hereby amended to read:
The sketches, drawings, renderings and models
of the Plaza Venetia Project as appearing on
plans stamped "6 February, 1980" by the Planning
and Zoning Boards Administration Department are
hereby stipulated as constituting a part of the
record at the presentation before the City Com-
mission on April 20, 1972, being Item No. 36,
dealing with the development of Plaza Venetia,
will be substantially complied with, except that
a 50 foot setback requirement from the shoreline
of Biscayne Bay will be observed thereby permit -
trig a further exception, namely, that said
sketches, drawings, renderings and models may
be modified by additional plans prepared by
Joseph Amisano, the supervising architect of
the project, to allow said complex to consist
of a hotel tower 305 feet in height and an
apartment tower 352 feet in height including
parking structure for both towers; all of
said structures being located on Tract 8 of
Omni International. recorded in Plat Book 102,
at Page 3 of the Public Records of Dade County,
Florida. DATED at Miami, Florida, this,., y4\j*ay of February, 1980.
WITNESSES:
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED this
ATTEST:
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FLORIDA EAST COAST PRAPERTIES, INC.,
a Florida c94porati
ATTEST:
LO, President
Secretary
y of February, 1980.
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
a municipal corporation
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By
JOSEPH R. GRASSIE, City Manager
PH G. ONGIE, CITY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
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COUNTY OF DADE
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned auth rity,.personally appeared
.a O#J n/ L✓- uR 1Sei./ fss,
TIBOR HOLLO, as President, and ERMUOMIONEPORAY, as Secretary of
FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC., a Florida corporation, and
after by me being duly sworn depose and say that they executed the
foregoing Restrictive Covenant for the purposes contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
in the state and county named above this.4 (' day of Februaryilp,.
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STATE OF FLORIDA )
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared
as of the City of
Miami, Florida, who after by me being first duly sworn, deposes and
says that he has executed the acceptance of the foregoing Restrictive
Covenant on behalf of the City of Miami, Florida, for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
in the state and county named above, this day of February, 1980.
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
My Commission Expires:
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Attachment 4
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 Z- 22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR FLORIDA EAST COAST
PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
PLAZA VENETIA, COPY OF SAID RESTRICTIVE
COVENANT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS
REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF; SUBJECT TO
RECORDING FORMAL PLAT.
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. has applied
to the City of Miami, Florida, to construct a multi -million
dollar project known as PLAZA VENETIA on the land legally
described in Restrictive Covenant, copy of which is attached
hereto and by reference made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami, Florida, has agreed to accept
this Restrictive Covenant on behalf of the City of Miami;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager of the City of Miami is
hereby authorized to execute a Restrictive Covenant on behalf
of the City of Miami for Florida East Coast Properties, Inc.
for the development of PLAZA VENETIA, copy of said Restrictive
Covenant being attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof, subject to recording formal plat.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4010P day of_21111,011P 1972.
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANT''
COMES NOW FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. , a
Florida corporation authorised to do business in the State of Florida,
and does hereby made, publish, declare and file the following restrictive
covenant in favor of the City of Miami, a municipal corporation and a
political subdivision of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.. is the
owner of the following legally described land:
A11 of Tract "A" of Replat of a portion of the amended
plat of Nelson Villa according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 56, page 69;
and
Lots 4, 5, 30 and 31 and that portion of Lots 6 and 29
which lie East of Biscayne Blvd. , of Biscayne Park
Addition, according to the Plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 2 at Page 24
and
Lots 1 and 2 and all of the filled in and bulkhead
land lying East of and contiguous to the said Lots 1
and 2, also Lots 3, 32, 35. 36, 37. 38, 39, 40. 41,
and 42 arid all of the unnamed North -South street and
that portion of the circular parkway which lies between
Lots 3 and 4 North of the North right of way line of N. E.
16 Street and all of the unnamed North -South Street
and that portion of the circular parkway which lies
between Lots 31 and 32 South of the South Right-of-way
line of N.E. 16 Street, all as shown on the AMENDED
PLAT OF BISCAYNE PARK ADDITION. according to
the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4. at Page 22;
and
Lots 1 and 2. Block "A" and all of the filled in add
bulkhead land lying East of and contiguous to the said
Lots 1 and 2, Lots 3 & 4 Block B. Lot 5 through 10,
and that portion of Lot 11 which lies east of Biscayne
Blvd. in Block C, all as shown on the plat of RICE iR
SULLIVAN SUB., according to the plat thereof,
recorded in Plat Book 4. at Page 64;
and
Lots 1 & 2 and that part of the South 20 feet of Lot 3
lying East of the original shore linr of Miramar Plana,
• all in the AMENDED PLAT OF MIRAMAR PLAZA,
according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 33,
at Page 18 ;
and
Begin at the SW corner of Lot 1 of AMENDED PLAT OF
MIRAMAR PLAZA. Plat Book 33, at Page 18; thence
South along the prolongation South of the West line of
the said Lot 1, for a distance of 25' more or less, to
the NW corner of Lot 1. Block "A" of RICE & SULLIVAN
SUB., Plat Book 4, at page 64; thence East along the
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTr
COMES NOW FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.. a
Florida corporation authorised to do business in the State of Florida,
and does hereby made, publish, declare and file the following restrictive
covenant in favor of the City of Miami, a municipal corporation and a
political subdivision of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.. is the
owner of the following legally described land:
All of Tract "A" of Replat of a portion of the amended
plat of Nelson Villa according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 56, page 69;
and
Lots 4, 5. 30 and 31 and that portion of Lots 6 and 29
which lie East of Biscayne Blvd. , of Biscayne Park
Addition, according to the Plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 2 at Page 24
and
Lots 1 and 2 and all of the filled in and bulkhead
land lying East of and contiguous to the said Lots 1
and 2, also Lots 3, 32. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
and 42 and all of the unnamed North -South street and
that portion of the circular parkway which lies between
Lots 3 and 4 North of the North right of way line of N. E.
16 Street and all of the unnamed North -South Street
and that portion of the circular parkway which lies
between Lots 31 and 32 South of the South Right-of-way
line of N. E. 16 Street. all as shown on the AMENDED
PLAT OF BISCAYNE PARK ADDITION. according to
the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 22;
and
Lots 1 and 2, Block "A" and all of the filled in add
bulkhead land lying East of and contiguous to the said
Lots 1 and Z. Lots 3 & 4 Block B, Lot 5 through 10.
and that portion of Lot 11 which lies east of Biscayne
Blvd. in Block C, all as shown on the plat of RICE &
SULLIVAN SUB. , according to the plat thereof,
recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 64;
and
Lots 1 & 2 and that part of the South 20 feet of Lot 3
lying East of the original shore liar of Miramar Plaza,
all in the AMENDED PLAT OF MIRAMAR PLAZA,
according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 33,
at Page 18 ;
and
Begin at the SW corner of Lot 1 of AMENDED PLAT OF
MIRAMAR PLAZA, Plat Book 33, at Page 18; thence
South along the prolongation South of the West line of
the said Lot 1, for a distance of 25' more or less. to
the NW corner of Lot 1, Block "A" of RICE & SULLIVAN
SUB.. Plat Book 4. at page 64; thence East along the
"SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENT
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North line of Lot 1, Block A of the said Rice &
Sullivan Subdivision and its prolongation East,
for a distance of 492.96 to the face of an existing
concrete bulkhead; thence northerly, along the
face of the said concrete bulkhead for a distance
of 25, more or less, to the intersection thereof
with the South line of Lot 1, of the said AMENDED
PLAT OF MIRAMAR PLAZA or its prolongation
easterly; thence west, along the south line of Lot 1
of the said AMENDED PLAT OF MIRAMAR PLAZA.
for a distance of 493.65 ft. to the Point of
Beginning. All before described in the Public
Records of Dade County, Florida,
and
The Westerly 130' of Lots 1 & 2' and Lots 3, 4,
5, 6 and 7 in Block 14 of THIRD AMENDED PLAT
OF MIRAMAR, according to the Plat, as recorded
in Plat Book 5, page 4 of the Public Records of
Dade County, Florida,
and
Lot 6, Block 2. Rice & Sullivan Sub., Plat Book 4,
Page 64, :.
and
Lots 7 through 13 inclusive. in Block 3 of Rice &
Sullivan Sub.. according to the Plat thereof, recorded
in Plat Book 4 at Page 64 of the Public Records of
Dade County, Florida.
and,
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. has
currently applied to the City of Miami, Florida, to construct a multi-
million dollar project known as Plaza Venetia on the land legally
described above, and
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.
desires to develop said land in accordance with certain plane designated
as Plaza Venetia, Miami, Florida. latest revision dated March 31,
1972, Sheets 1 through 8, as prepared by Mr. Joseph Amisano, FAIA,
148 Cain Street, N.E. , Atlanta, Georgia 30303, and
WHEREAS, FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES. INC.
desires to bind itself to the City of Miami to develop its property
substantially in accordance with said plans, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Florida, a municipal corporation, does
hereby wish to accept this restrictive covenant on behalf of the City of Miami
and deems said restrictive covenant to be in the best interest and general
overall welfare of the City of Miami for the development of Plaza Venetia
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described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HERESY COVENANTED, CONTMCTSD
AND AGREED AS FOLLOWSs
1. That FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC. does
hereby covenant, agree and binds itself to the City of Miami, a
municipal corporation, that it will develop its lands legally
described above substantially in accordance with those certain plans
designated as Plaza Venetia, Miami, Florida, latest revision dated
March 31, 1972, Sheets 1 through 8, as prepared by Mr. goseph
Amisano, FAIA, 148 Cain Street, N.S., Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
2. That Florida East Coast Properties. Inc. binds itself
to act and perform so as to comply with all of its representations
and agreements made as shown in the Official Court Reporter's
Transcript of the City Commission Meeting of April 20, 1972, Item
No.36, concerning the development of Plaza Venetia which includes
but is not limited to the agreements as to the following items:
A. That Joseph Amisano, PAIA, will continue to be the
supervising architect through the completion of the project.
B. The sketches, drawings, renderings and models of the
Plaza Venetia project made a part of the record at the presentation
before the City Commission on April 20, 1972, being Item No. 36,
dealing with the development of Plaza Venetia, willlbe substantially
complied with.
C. That the easement discussed as being maintained. for'
the existing property owners at the close of the meetit q wi•L3' bd,
maintained and made apart of the replat.
"SUPFORTIVE DOCUMENT
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3. That the City of Miami does hereby accept this
restrictive covenant and deems same to be in the beat interest and
overall general welfare of the City of Miami for the development of
Plaza Venetia described above.
DATED at Miami, Florida, this Atday of May, 1972.
FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC.,
a Florida ggrpo
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Secretary
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
a municipal corporation
STATE OF FLORIDA •
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COUNTY OF DADE
�//BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared
-Boa, No44e , as President and E,C 1' 7',v- GR,* s/ , as
Secretary of FLORIDA EAST COAST PROPERTIES, INC., a $lorida
corporation, and after by me being duly sworn depose and say that they
executed the foregoing restrictive covenant for the purposes contained
therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my nand and seal
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