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City of Miami
Planning Department
STAFF ANALYSIS FOR
A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
Staff Analysis Report No.
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Location
3424 and 3442 Southwest 37 Avenue, 3714, 3718, and 3719
Thomas Avenue
Area
19,432.92 sqft (0.45 ac)
Miami 21 Transect
T3-O, T5-O
MCNP Designation
Duplex Residential
Commission District
D2 — Sabina Covo
Commissioner District
Office
Coconut Grove
Planner
Vickie Toranzo, Chief of Land Development
vtoranzo@miamigov.com
Property Owner
3442 SW 37 AVE, LLC
dan@andalegroup.com
Project Representative
City of Miami Planning Department
planning@miamigov.com
REQUEST
Pursuant to Policy LU-1.6.4 of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), Arthur
Noriega, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami ("the Applicant") is requesting an
amendment to Ordinance No. 10544, the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") of the Miami
Comprehensive Plan ("MCNL") to change the future land use designation of "Duplex
Residential" to "Low Density Restricted Commercial" for the property generally located at 3424
and 3442 Southwest 37 Avenue, 3714 and 3718 Washington Avenue, and 3719 Thomas
Avenue, Miami, Florida (collectively "the Property").
The proposed amendment contains approximately 0.45 acres. Small-scale comprehensive plan
amendments are those that involve less than 50 acres of property and are subject to the Small -
Scale Review Process, as set forth in Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes.
Concurrently, the Applicant is requesting a change to the Miami 21 Zoning Atlas as a
companion item (PZ-22-15645).
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The Applicant requests a change in the zoning classification from "T3-O" Sub -
Urban Transect Zone — Open 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 3424 and 3442 Southwest 37 Avenue, 3714 and 3718
Washington Avenue, and 3719 Thomas Avenue; maintain the zoning classification of "T3-O"
Sub -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 3735
Washington Avenue; and maintain the zoning classification of "T5-O" Urban Center Zone —
Open with a "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue NCD-2" (Neighborhood
Conservation District) Overlay for the property generally located at 3710 Grand Avenue.
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BACKGROUND
The Assemblage is located in the Village West Island and Charles Avenue Neighborhood
Conservation District (NCD-2). The precursor for the NCD-2, the "SD-26 Coconut Grove Market
Overlay District," was established by Ordinance No.12324 by amending the prior City of Miami
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 11000 ("Ordinance No. 11000").
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".
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".
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.
Pursuant to City Commission directive on September 10, 2020, the City of Miami, working with a
consultant, completed a report to identify future housing opportunities within the West Grove
community, titled "West Grove Affordable Housing Blueprint."
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 of Miami.
Appendix A.2 of the Miami 21 Code contains the Neighborhood Conservation District
regulations, titled "Village West Island District and Charles Avenue" ("NCD-2"). 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.
Pursuant to Appendix A.2.2 of the Miami 21 Code:
Village West Island District is of special and substantial public interest due to the unique role of
Grand Avenue and Douglas Road as the "Main Streets" for the surrounding Village West Island
District Community and the unique Caribbean and Bahamian character and heritage of the
Village West Island District in general. On Charles Avenue this NCD-2 will help define the uses
and designs of buildings and help maintain the scale and character of the existing
neighborhood. Both Village Island West and Charles Avenue illustrate the incomparable legacy
of the African -American community to the City of Miami. The intent of NCD-2 is to identify and
recognize this historical significance; to promote gateways, gathering places and activities
corresponding to its culture and heritage; to compliment the character of the entire community
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and promote the history of the Island District; and to promote its successful
revitalization and restoration.
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Charles Avenue (originally Evangelist Street) has historically housed some of the original
Bahamian settlements within the Village West Island District that occupies the neighborhoods
around the intersection of Douglas Road and Grand Avenue. This street has been degraded
through demolition, abandonment and redevelopment and thereby diminishing the historic
integrity to become a historic district; however, it is of special and substantial public interest due
to its historic identity and remaining historic structures. This designation will encourage
appropriate infill to preserve the context of historic sites on Charles Avenue, including: the
Mariah Brown House, home of the first Bahamian settler; the Historic Black Cemetery; the E.F.
Stirrup House, home of the first black doctor; historical churches, and several other historic
homes.
The Applicant is requesting an amendment to Ordinance No. 10544, the FLUM of the MCNP to
change the future land use designation of "Duplex Residential" to "Low Density Restricted
Commercial" for the property generally located at 3424 and 3442 Southwest 37 Avenue, 3714
and 3718 Washington Avenue, and 3719 Thomas Avenue.
EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
All of the parcels in the Assemblage A have an existing FLU designation of "Duplex
Residential". The primary intent of this land use classification is to allow residential
development of two-family dwellings or less. Below is the MCNP's definition of "Duplex
Residential."
Areas designated as "Duplex Residential" allow residential structures of up to two
dwelling units each to a maximum density of 18 dwelling units per acre, subject to the
detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance
of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted
concurrency management requirements.
Community based residential facilities (14 clients or less, not including drug, alcohol or
correctional rehabilitation facilities) also will be allowed pursuant to applicable state law.
Places of worship, primary and secondary schools, child day care centers and adult day
care centers are permissible in suitable locations within duplex residential areas.
Professional offices, tourist and guest homes, museums, and private clubs or lodges are
allowed only in contributing structures within historic sites or historic districts that have
been designated by the Historical and Environmental Preservation Board and are in
suitable locations within duplex residential areas, pursuant to applicable land
development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for such
uses. Density and intensity limitations for said uses shall be restricted to those of the
contributing structure(s).
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PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
The proposed designation of "Low Density Restricted Commercial" allows the following:
Areas designated as "Low Density Restricted Commercial" allow residential uses
(except rescue missions) to a maximum density equivalent to "Low Density Multifamily
Residential" subject to the same limiting conditions; transitory residential facilities such
as hotels and motels. This category also allows general office use, clinics and
laboratories, auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship, and primary
and secondary schools. Also allowed are commercial activities that generally serve the
daily retailing and service needs of the public, typically requiring easy access by
personal auto, and often located along arterial or collector roadways, which include:
general retailing, personal and professional services, real estate, banking and other
financial services, restaurants, saloons and cafes, general entertainment facilities,
private clubs and recreation facilities, major sports and exhibition or entertainment
facilities and other commercial activities whose scale and land use impacts are similar in
nature to those uses described above. This category also includes commercial marinas
and living quarters on vessels as permissible.
The nonresidential portions of developments within areas designated as "Low Density
Restricted Commercial" allow a maximum floor lot ratio (FLR) of 3.0 times the net lot
area of the subject property.
The maps below show the existing and proposed future land use designations for the subject
property.
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The Subject Property is located within US Census Tract 72, which is approximately 225 acres (or
0.35 square miles) in size. The table below provides demographic and socioeconomic data points
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from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2019 5-Year data product from the
US Census Bureau.
Summary of Census Data for Subject Census Tract: 12086007200
Census Tract 72
City of Miami
Population
2,872
454,279
Number of Households
1,070
176,777
Average Household Size
2.68
2.51
Number of Housing Units
1,241
208,046
Median Household Income
$42,759
$59,100*
Percent of People Under the Poverty Line
17.8%
11.8%
Owner -Occupied Housing
25.9%
25.2%
Renter -Occupied Housing
60.4%
59.8%
Vacant Housing
13.8%
15.0%
Median Gross Rent
$1,069
$1,183
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
6.0%
*City figure reflects Miami -Dade County AMI
Census Tract 72's population of 2,872 people live across 1,070 households with an average
household size of 2.68; this is marginally larger than the citywide average household size of
2.51. The Median Household Income of Census Tract 72 is $42,759, which is 72 percent of the
Area Median Income, $59,100. To put this into perspective, an income that is 80 percent of the
AMI qualifies for Low Income Housing in Miami -Dade County. Since income and poverty are
correlated, it makes sense that there is a higher concentration of people living under the poverty
line in Census Tract 72 than citywide. According to the 2019 ACS 5-Year Survey, the Median
Gross Rent for Census Tract 72 is $1,069. Median Gross Rent is monthly rent plus other
monthly expenses that may not be included in rent, such as utilities or water. The Median Gross
Rent translates to approximately $12,828 annually, which is 30 percent of the Median
Household Income. Median Household Income is a pre-tax figure, meaning the percent of
income that goes to rent is higher than 30 percent after taxes, which means the median
household in Census Tract 72 is rent burdened. The US Department of Housing and Urban
Development defines rent (or cost) burden as households that spend at least 30 percent of their
income on housing. The tenure of occupied housing is nearly identical to the entire City of
Miami: 26 percent owner -occupied in Census Tract 72 and 25 percent owner -occupied citywide,
and 60 percent renter -occupied for both Census Tract 72 and citywide. Housing vacancies rates
are also similar, with Census Tract 72 having a lower vacancy rate by 1.2 percent.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT: GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS
Existing Land Uses
Within a quarter -mile buffer of the Subject Property, there are approximately 1,131 addresses
totaling 100.5 acres of land. The table below shows the breakdown of existing land uses within
the quarter -mile study area both by number of addresses and acreage of the combined
addresses. When looking at addresses (properties), Single Family is the most prominent
existing land use, accounting for just over 30 percent of all properties. Multi -Family Low Density
is the second -most prevalent existing land use comprising 22.4 percent of the study area. Only
10 properties have an existing land use of Multi -Family High Density, which makes this existing
land use the least common in terms of number of addresses.
When looking at acreage instead of number of properties, Single Family remains the largest
existing land use consisting of 35.3 percent of the land in the quarter -mile study area. While
Multi -Family Low Density was the second -most common existing land use by number of
addresses, it is the fourth -most common in terms of acreage. Institutional is the second -most
common existing land use by acreage with 25.5 acres accounting for 25.4 percent of all land in
the study area. Some of the properties with the Institutional existing use include Frances S.
Tucker Elementary School and the City of Miami Fire Rescue Training Center. There are 191
addresses totaling 13.8 acres of land that have an existing land use of Vacant. Vacant land
means the land has no built features or improvements. Vacant land accounts for roughly 14
percent of land and roughly 17 percent of all the addresses that make up the study area. Many
vacant parcels of land were observed during staffs site visit, which is explored later in this
report.
Existing Land Use
Single Family
Institutional
Vacant Land
Multi -Family Low Density
Duplex
Parking Lots
Commercial
Multi -Family Medium Density
Multi -Family High Density
Industrial
Total
Quarter -Mile
Acres
35.5 35.3%
25.5 25.4%
13.8 13.8%
9.2 9.2%
6.6 6.5%
3.5 3.4%
3.0 3.0%
1.9 1.9%
1.0 0.9%
0.5 0.5%
100.5 100%
Study Area
Addresses
344
82
191
253
90
24
60
70
10
7
1,131
30.4%
7.3%
16.9%
22.4%
8.0%
2.1 %
5.3%
6.2%
0.9%
0.6%
100%
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Future Land Uses
Within the quarter -mile study area, there are seven different Future Land Use designations. The
table below displays the breakdown of FLU designations of the land within the study area. It is
important to note that while the study area is the same used for the Existing Land Use analysis,
the acreage will vary since FLU includes ROW, whereas ELU only covers individual parcels of
land/addresses. The table below shows a comparison of the FLU designations of the study area
versus citywide.
FLU Designation
Single Family Residential
Duplex Residential
Restricted Commercial
Major PUBFAC
Public Parks & Recreation
Low Density Restricted Commercial
Medium Density Restricted Commercial
Central Business District
Conservation
General Commercial
High Density Multifamily Residential
Industrial
Light Industrial
Low Density Multifamily Residential
Medium Density Multifamily Residential
Total
Study Area
Acreage
67.14
30.49
17.95
10.02
4.70
1.10
0.14
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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51.0%
23.2%
13.6%
7.6%
3.6%
0.8%
0.1 %
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
Citywide
Acreage
6,177.60
3,994.88
3,790.22
2,107.99
1,320.35
146.50
900.56
199.22
330.14
952.71
168.89
459.67
515.80
54.98
1,440.54
22,560.05
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27.4%
17.7%
16.8%
9.3%
5.9%
0.6%
4.0%
0.9%
1.5%
4.2%
0.7%
2.0%
2.3%
0.2%
6.4%
100.0%
The study area is similar to the FLU patterns of the entire City. Both the study area and entire
City share the top four largest FLU designations: Single Family; Duplex; Restricted Commercial;
and Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities. Single Family Residential
accounts for nearly one-third of all FLU designations in the City of Miami, making it the largest
FLU classification in the City. While Single Family is also the largest category of FLU in the
study area, it has a higher concentration in the study area than it does throughout the rest of the
City; Single Family Residential comprises over half of all FLU designations in the study area.
The study area is overwhelmingly residential with regard to FLU. In fact, Single Family
Residential and Duplex Residential combine for over 74 percent of all FLU designations within
the study area.
The map on the next page shows existing land uses as colored dots overlaid on Future Land
Uses. The majority of parcels within the quarter -mile study area have existing land uses
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compatible with their respected Future Land Use designations. The area is
overwhelmingly low density residential with commercial only fronting portions of Grand Avenue
and SW 37 Avenue north of Grand Avenue. An interesting observation is the frequency of
vacant land with parcels having FLU designations of Single Family Residential or Duplex
Residential. Nearly 14 percent of the land in the study area is vacant indicating capacity for
residential redevelopment.
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Concurrency Analysis
The Planning Department tested levels of service as required for this application. The Levels of
Service (LOS) testing is based on a potential increase in population by 23 residents from 19
people under Duplex Residential to potentially 42 people under Low Density Restricted
Commercial.
Schools
On June 28, 2021, Miami -Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) submitted its findings that it
had tested the proposed change of land use and zoning and found that the school system has
sufficient capacity to serve the application.
Recreation and Open Space
The MCNP requires a 10-minute'/2-mile barrier -free walk to a park entrance to meet public
Levels of Service (LOS). The Planning Department conducted an analysis in GIS to test the
LOS for this proposal and found that with the potential increase in population, it meets LOS
standards.
Potable Water
The MCNP LOS standard for potable water service is 92.05 gallons per capita per day (PCPD).
Consumption is assumed to be approximately 3,866 gallons PCPD by residential uses;
however, LOS standards do not take into consideration the consumption of non-residential use.
Sanitary Sewer Transmission
The MCNP LOS standard for Sanitary Sewer is 141 GPCD. The MCNP does not require testing
of this County service.
Solid Waste Collection
The City's LOS standard for Solid Waste is 1.28 tons/resident/year. The Franchise Agreement
the City maintains provides flexibility to address fluctuations in solid waste production.
Transportation
The MCNP has updated its LOS standards for the City with the most recent update of the
Transportation Element. In the June 2021 concurrency review for this application, the Office of
Capital Improvements (OCI) acknowledged that the difference in PM Peak Hour trips is
estimated to be approximately 201. OCI's concurrency review also determined the total increase
in daily trips to be 2,170. According to Map TR-8 in Appendix TR-1 of the MCNP, SW 37
Avenue, at this location, has a current vehicular LOS of "C." Based on the preliminary analysis,
additional information is needed from the applicant to help determine the impact of the proposed
FLUM amendment. This information should also include details on mitigating traffic impacts.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
The following is an analysis of the application relative to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of
the MCNP.
Criteria 1
Policy LU-1.6.4: "Any proposal to amend the City's Zoning Atlas that has been
deemed to require an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan Map by the
Planning Department, shall require a level of service (LOS) review and a
finding from the Planning Department that the proposed amendment will not
result in a LOS that falls below the adopted minimum standards described in
Policy CI-1.2.3, and will not be in conflict with any element of the MCNP.
Based on its evaluation, and on other relevant planning considerations, the
Planning Department will forward a recommended action on said amendment
to the Planning Advisory Board, which will then forward its recommendation to
the City Commission."
Analysis 1
Planning Department staff conducted concurrency management analysis for
Recreation & Open Space, Sanitary Sewer, and Solid Waste. Staff found the
proposed FLUM amendment to pass LOS.
Miami -Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) submitted its findings that it had
tested the proposed change of land use and zoning for Assemblage A and
found that the school system has sufficient capacity to serve the application.
The City of Miami RPW conducted concurrency testing for Transportation
Concurrency. RPW found the proposal would generate additional trips and
needs more information to determine if a traffic study is required.
Finding 1
Staff finds the request consistent with Policy LU-1.6.4.
Criteria 2
Policy LU-1.3.15: "The City will continue to encourage a development pattern
that enhances existing neighborhoods by developing a balanced mix of uses
including areas for employment, shopping, housing, and recreation in close
proximity to each other."
Analysis 2
Amending the FLUM of the Property from "Duplex Residential" to "Low Density
Restricted Commercial" introduces a plethora of commercial uses that are
currently prohibited. In addition to new uses, the change from Duplex
Residential to Low Density Restricted Commercial also increases the density
from 18 dwelling units per acre to 36 dwelling units per acre. The new FLU
designation would allow for a mix of uses that is currently prohibited.
Currently, the Property is vacant land that is underutilized. The vacant land
does not provide any amenities to the surrounding neighborhood, nor does it
provide housing. Amending the FLUM of the MNCP promotes revitalization
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and redevelopment by allowing a broader range of uses and an increased
number of dwelling units. Revitalization would enhance the existing
neighborhood with the provision of new uses and right-of-way improvements
(sidewalks, curbs, etc.) that currently do not exist.
Finding 2
Staff finds the request consistent with Policy LU-1.3.15.d
Criteria 3
Policy CM-4.1.2: "Continue to direct population away from the Coastal High
Hazard Area, which is defined as the areas below the elevation of the category
1 storm surge line, as established by a Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from
Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as depicted on the
CHHA map in Appendix CM-1."
Analysis 3
The Property is not located in the Coastal High Hazard Area, and the proposal
would increase density. Increasing density outside of Coastal High Hazard
Areas while maintaining affordable housing prevents climate gentrification.
Finding 3
Staff finds the request consistent with Policy CM-4.1.2.
Criteria 4
Objective LU-1.2: "Promote, facilitate, and catalyze the redevelopment and
revitalization of blighted, declining or threatened residential, commercial and
industrial areas through a variety of public, private, and public -private
redevelopment initiatives and revitalization programs including, where
appropriate, historic designations."
Analysis 4
On April 23, 2020, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. R-20-0131,
which found that the West Grove has been plagued by economic blight.
Amending the FLUM of Assemblage A from "Duplex Residential" to "Low
Density Restricted Commercial" introduces a wider array of uses and a slightly
higher density. This change would unlock new opportunities for
redevelopment, which would lead to right-of-way improvements. Approving the
amendment to the FLUM would promote revitalization within an identified
blighted area.
Finding 4
Staff finds the request consistent with Objective LU-1.2.
Criteria 5
Policy TR-1.1.4: "The City will implement growth strategies that encourage infill
and redevelopment in order to take advantage of the multimodal transportation
options available, thereby reducing the dependency on automobiles for new
developments."
Analysis 5
Amending the FLUM of the MCNP for the Property from Duplex Residential to
Low Density Restricted Commercial will encourage infill and redevelopment
within the Urban Infill Area and just outside of a TOD area. The Property's
proximity to a TOD area and location within the Urban Infill Area are
advantageous of the multimodal transportation options available.
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While the Property is not located within a TOD Area, it is located within a
quarter -mile of a Transit Corridor. This means there are transportation options
servicing the area, such as Miami Trolley and/or Metrobus. It is important to
note Transit Corridors do not have premium transit that TOD Areas do have
(Metrorail), however, the buses do provide direct connection to premium
transit. The Property is within walking distance of the Coconut Grove Trolley
and Metrobus' 37 and 136 routes. By virtue, walking to a Trolley or Metrobus
stop constitutes a multimodal trip.
Finding 5
Staff finds the request consistent with Policy TR-1.1.4.
CONCLUSION
Based on Planning staff's analysis of the neighborhood context and the goals, objectives, and
policies of the MCNP, Staff finds that the proposed request is consistent with the Goals,
Objects, and Policies of the MCNP. Staff recommends Approval of the requested FLUM
amendment.
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FUTURE LAND USE MAP (EXISTING)
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ADDRESSES: 3424 SW 37 AV; 3442 SW 37 AV; 3714 Washington AV; 3718 Washington AV;
3719 Thomas AV
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Public Parks
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Miami Code. The applicade decision -making bedy will
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FUTURE LAND USE MAP (PROPOSED)
E P LAN I D : PZ-22-15646
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ADDRESSES: 3424 SW 37 AV; 3442 SW 37 AV; 3714 Washington AV; 3718 Washington AV;
3719 Thomas AV
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Restricted
CommerIcial
Public Parks
_and_Recreation
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in accordance with timelines set forth in the City of
Miami Code. The applicade decision -making bedy will
renew the information al the public hearing to render a
recommendation or a final tlecisl on.
PZ-22-15646
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Sing e Family
- Residential