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File Number: 03-0415 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS,
APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 5, 13, AND 17 OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
11000, FOR THE KUBIK AT MORNINGSIDE PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 5600-5780 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO
BE PROPOSED AS TWO 14-STORY BUILDINGS WITH TWO DESIGN
OPTIONS WITH THE "ALTERNATIVE A" OPTION COMPRISED OF 293
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 41,745 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL/RESTAURANT SPACE, AND APPROXIMATELY 422 TOTAL PARKING
SPACES; OR THE "ALTERNATIVE B" OPTION WHICH IS COMPRISED OF
293 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 33,046 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL/RESTAURANT SPACE, AND APPROXIMATELY 362 TOTAL PARKING
SPACES.; DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2003, the Planning Advisory Board reviewed the Master
Development Program for the property located at 5600-5780 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
and recommended denial of the application; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2004, Lucia A. Dougherty on behalf of Kubik, LLC and Biscayne
Premier Investments, Inc., (referred to as "APPLICANT"), submitted a complete Application for the
previously reviewed Major Use Special Permit application for the Kubik at Morningside (referred to
as "PROJECT") pursuant to Articles 5, 13, and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"), to approve the construction
of two 14-story buildings with either of two design options with the "Alternative A" option comprised
of 293 multifamily residential units, 41,745 square feet of retail/restaurant space, and
approximately 422 total parking spaces; or the "Alternative B" option which is comprised of 293
multifamily residential units, 33,046 square feet of retail/restaurant space, and approximately 362
total parking spaces, as legally described in "Exhibit B", attached and incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the Large Scale Development Committee met on October 1, 2003 to consider the
proposed PROJECT and offer its input; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Design Review Board met on October 15, 2003, to consider the
proposed PROJECT and recommended approval with the following conditions; remove shrubs by
following the FDOT plan; relocate all vehicular driveways to N.E. 4th Court; reduce the driveway to
the minimum allowable standards of 20'-24'; reduce the amount of driveways and configure the
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circulation within the building site; provide a continuous canopy of shade trees along the edge of
curb; see the latest FDOT construction plans for the "Biscayne Boulevard Improvement Plan"
regarding landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting held on April 7, 2004,
Item No. 3, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 33-04 by a vote of
5 to 4, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Major Use Special Permit application and
Development Order as attached with a preference for "Alternative "A" and incorporated subject to
the removal of conditions 12 and 13 from the Development Order; and that more elevations be
submitted prior to the City Commission hearing.
WHEREAS, the Miami Zoning Board, at its meeting held on December 15, 2003, 2004, Item
No. 6, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. ZB 2003-0799 by a vote of
nine to zero (9-0), RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Special Exceptions as part of a Major
Use Special Permit fo the Kubik at Morningside Project from Ordinance No. 11000, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 9, Section 917.7.1 of the Zoning Code to permit
Reduction in parking requirements for combination of commercial and office uses on the same
premises and Article 9, Section 917.7.2, valet parking for restaurant; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general
welfare of the City of Miami to issue a Major Use Special Permit Development Order as hereinafter
set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 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.
Section 2. A Major Use Special Permit Development Order, attached and incorporated as
"Exhibit A", is approved subject to the conditions specified in the Development Order, per Article
17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, for the PROJECT to be developed by the APPLICANT, at
5600-5780 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, more particularly described on "Exhibit B,"
attached and incorporated.
Section 3. The PROJECT is approved for the construction of two 14-story buildings with either
of two design options with the "Alternative A" option comprised of 293 multifamily residential units,
41,745 square feet of retail/restaurant space, and approximately 422 total parking spaces; or the
"Alternative B" option which is comprised of 293 multifamily residential units, 33,046 square feet of
retail/restaurant space, and approximately 362 total parking spaces.
Section 4. The Major Use Special Permit Application for the PROJECT also encompasses the
lower ranking Special Permits as set forth in the Development Order ("Exhibit A").
Section 5. The findings of fact set forth below are made with respect to the subject PROJECT:
a. The PROJECT is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood
Plan, as amended.
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b. The PROJECT conforms to the requirements of the C-1 Restricted Commercial and 0
Office zoning classifications, with and SD-9 Biscayne Boulevard North Overlay designation, as
contained in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended.
c. Pursuant to Section 1305 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, the specific
site plan aspects of the PROJECT, have been considered and will be further considered
administratively during the process of issuing a building permit and a certificate of occupancy.
d. The PROJECT is expected to cost approximately $180,237,938, and to employ
approximately 325 workers during construction (FTE-Full Time Employees); the PROJECT will
also result in the creation of approximately 26 permanent new jobs. The PROJECT will generate
approximately $959,601 annually in tax revenues to the City (2003 dollars).
e. The City Commission further finds that:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City;
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities;
(3) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through compliance
with the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit;
(4) the PROJECT will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing
reasonably accessible to their places of employment;
(5) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities;
(6) the PROJECT will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of the
City;
(7) the PROJECT will not adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood;
(8) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety;
(9) based on the record presented and evidence presented, the public welfare will be
served by the PROJECT; and
(10) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT arising from safety and security, fire
protection and life safety, solid waste, heritage conservation, trees, shoreline development,
minority participation and employment, and minority contractor/subcontractor participation will be
mitigated through compliance with the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit.
Section 6. The Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall be binding upon the APPLICANT
and any successors in interest.
Section 7. The application for a Major Use Special Permit, which was submitted on February
10, 2004, and on file with the Department of Planning and Zoning of the City of Miami, Florida,
shall be relied upon generally for administrative interpretations and is incorporated by reference.
Section 8. The City Manager is directed to instruct the Director of the Department of Planning
and Zoning to transmit a copy of this Resolution and attachment to the APPLICANT.
Section 9. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are made with respect to the
PROJECT as described in the Development Order ("Exhibit A") for the PROJECT, attached and
incorporated.
Section 10. The Major Use Special Permit Development Order for the PROJECT ("Exhibit
A") is granted and issued.
Section 11. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution or the Development
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Order ("Exhibit A") is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of this
Resolution or Development Order ("Exhibit A") which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 12. The provisions approved for this Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall
commence and become operative thirty (30) days after the adoption of the Resolution.
Section 13. This Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall expire two (2) years from its
commencement and operative date.
Section 14. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor. {1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ALEJANDRO VILARELLO
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten 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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