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STREET CLOSURE
File ID# 1920
REQUEST: Pursuant to Section 55-15 (c) of the Miami City Code, the applicant proposes the closing,
vacating, abandoning, and discontinuing for public use a portion of a public alley.
PROJECT ADDRESS: A portion of an alley located along the east side of NE 4 Avenue, between NE
30 Terrace and NE 31 Street, of approximately .044 acres (1,949 square feet) of land.
APPLICANT: Village Foundation, Inc.
COMMISSION DISTRICT: District 2 FOLIO#: not applicable
ZONING DESIGNATION: T6 -36A -L NET OFFICE: Wynwood/Edgewater
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REQUEST: Pursuant to Section 55-15(c), of the City Code of Ordinances, the applicant requests the
vacation, closure, and discontinuing the use of a public alley.
As depicted below, the proposed alley closure lies within the limits of the approved CH Metro Tentative
Plat (#1886). The subject street is located within Broadmoor Subdivision and Wynwood / Edgewater NET.
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City of Miami
Planning and Zoning Department
BACKGROUND:
The applicant (Village Foundation, Inc.) owns all the properties bisected by the alley to the east and west.
Previously, the applicant applied for and received approval with conditions from the City of Miami, Plat
and Street Committee for the Re -Plat and Street Closure (Tentative Plat #1886) of CH Metro.
This request is to close and vacate a public alley, located along the east side of NE 4 Avenue. The alley
is between NE 30 Terrace and NE 31 Street and has approximately .044 acres (1,949 square feet) of
land in area. The purpose of the request is to annex the closed section of the alley into the approved
Tract A to create a unified site for future development.
There are no overhead utilities above the alley. Any existing underground utilities located within the alley
will be relocated or easements must be created.
The existing alley is 10 feet in width by 195 feet in length and runs north to south direction. The alley
fronts NE 30 Terrace to the south and NE 31 Street to the north.
Aerial View of the proposed Street Closure
Proposed Street Closure (outlined in red).
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Proposed Street Closure (Outlined in red).
This alley closure is considered a key element in unifying the Tract, providing a buildable site for future
development.
File Id # 1920
21 Page
City of Miami
Planning and Zoning Department
ANALYSIS:
The following is an evaluation of the request pursuant to Section 55-15(c) of the City Code of
Ordinances which states that in addition to technical requirements for vacation and closures, that the
Plat and Street Committee review four (4) public interest findings related to vacation and closures. The
Plat and Street Committee Findings for the street closure application are attached as Exhibit A, and
summarized below.
Public Interest Finding: Is it in the public interest, or would the general public benefit from the
vacation of the rights -of -ways or easements?
Plat and Street Committee Response: The closure of the alley will create a unified development
site compatible with the current Transect Zone development patterns. The project may include a
mixed-use building conducive to pedestrian activity, circulation, and available to the general public.
2. Public Interest Finding: Is the general public no longer using the rights-of-way or easement,
including public service vehicles such as trash and garbage truck, police, fire or other emergency
vehicles?
Plat and Street Committee Response: The existing alley proposed to be closed and vacated is
completely within the boundaries of the Tentative Plat site and do not extend or interconnect beyond
the limits of the Tentative Plat. Although the approved Tract A is occupied, the proposed alley to be
closed and vacated is not utilized by emergency or service vehicles beyond the limits of the site and
the site itself requires limited service. Solid waste service is provided by private commercial carriers.
3. Public Interest Finding: Would there be no adverse effect on the ability to provide police, fire or
emergency services?
Plat and Street Committee Response: There is no through access required beyond the limits of
the site. The alley is surrounded by the Property, which faces three separate right of ways, with access
for police, fire and emergency services. Therefore, there would be no adverse effect on the ability to
provide fire, police or emergency services.
4. Public Interest Finding: Would the vacation and closure of the rights-of-way or easements have a
beneficial effect on pedestrian and vehicular circulation in the area?
Plat and Street Committee Response: The alley proposed to be closed and vacated is not part of
the general neighborhood vehicular or pedestrian circulation system. By approving the proposed alley
closure, it will allow a comprehensive redevelopment program in the future which may benefit
circulation in the area.
On November 3, 2016, The Plat and Street Committee members voted to recommend approval, 5 in
favor and 0 in denial, of this alley closure request subject to conditions.
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City of Miami
Planning and Zoning Department
CONCLUSION:
The proposed alley closure is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP). This closure will facilitate cohesive development, economic
growth, and revitalization, as the proposed development. Specifically, MCNP Policy LU,1.3.15 states,
that 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.
The closure of the alley (between NE 30 Terrace and NE 31 Street), as presented, is important for the
revitalization and enhancement of the areas surrounded. This alley closure will result in a positive impact
for the neighborhood and for the City of Miami in general.
Based on the Plat and Street Committee findings, conditions of approval, and staff's analysis, the
Planning and Zoning Department recommends the Approval of the request to close the alley subject to
the following conditions:
1. The applicant or their successor shall comply with the conditions of approval stated for the CH
Metro Tentative Plat #1886, in a letter dated November 21, 2016 issued by the Department of
Public Works.
2. The applicant or their successor shall comply with all development standards identified in Miami
21 Code and all applicable Local, State and Federal regulations.
Luiz Vicentini
Planner I
Exhibit A- Plat and Street Committee Comments letter for, CH Metro, Plat #1886, dated November 21, 2016.
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PLAT & STREET COMMITTEE LETTER OF
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
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Village Foundation Inc. Ethan Wasserman
ATTN: Richard E. Steinberg Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
5810 Biscayne Boulevard 333 SE 2nd Ave., Suite 4400
Miami, FL 33137 Miami, FL 33131
DANIEL J. ALFONSO
City Manager
CH METRO
TENTATIVE PLAT # 1886
LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NE 4 AVENUE, BETWEEN NE 30 TERRACE AND NE 31
STREET.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The City of Miami Plat and Street Committee, at its meeting of November 3, 2016, APPROVED the above
tentative plat subject to the following revisions being made to the tentative plat, additional information being
provided and/or variances being granted. Please be advised that the processing of your tentative plat cannot
proceed until these conditions and/or comments have been satisfied:
Public Works:
I . On application: name of owner needs correction
2. Location Sketch: correct and update subdivision names of the underlying plat and surrounding
subdivisions.
3. Title block under T -plat name needs to mention a brief description of the alley to be closed, also
include fractional section, township, range, city, county, and state
4. Correct the statement for the Express Purpose of this plat.
5. Show right of way dedication record information.
6. Provide all property addresses to the corresponding folio numbers applicable to this Plat
7. Provide legal opinion as to owners in subdivision needing to agree with the plat.
8. Provide a legal opinion as to if any claim has been fled for reversionary rights to the Right of Way
to be closed and vacated, pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 177, Section 177.085.
9. Provide ties to block corners and identify type of monument found.
10. Provide a copy of the Certified Corner Record used in the proposed plat.
11. Provide a tie to the nearest section corner.
12. Provide underground information of existing storm water system adjacent to proposed plat, missing
a small portion along NE 4 Av. Information to include underground lines, inlet rim elevation, inlet
type, structure bottom elevation, pipe invert elevation and direction, pipe size, pipe length,
exfiltration trench.
13. Provide/add spot elevations relative to stationing with exact location denoted by point or cross sign
next to elevation numbers (i.e. x 12.34) along Base Building Line on NE 30 Terrace in 15 — 20ft
intervals. All elevations shall be based on City of Miami Datum and it shall be indicated as such on
the survey.
Planning/Zoning:
14. Location sketch: correct and define zoning transect line T6 -36-A-0 and T6 -36A -L.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
444 SW 2^a Avenue, 81h Floor I Miami, FL 33130 I (305) 416-1200 / Fax: (305) 416-1278
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708
CH METRO - TENTATIVE PLAT #1886
November 21, 2016
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15. Provide a tree table listing all trees with common and botanical names, height, diameter and spread
prepared by a Certified Arborist or a Landscape Architect.
16. Provide microfilm records to verify if all existing improvements that are to remain are in compliance
with Article 7.1.2.5 of Miami2l Zoning Ordinance; including issues with backing up into right of
way.
17. Provide all folio numbers and addresses of all properties/lots involved.
Transportation
18. Verify the use of existing driveway approach.
Standard Comments:
19. A letter from Comcast is required to determine if any adjustments to their facilities or easements are
required.
20. Verify with Miami -Dade County that the proposed plat name is acceptable.
21. A] l encroachments across proposed tract and/or lot lines must be removed prior to final plat submittal.
22. An Opinion of Title, in the City of Miami Opinion of Title form, must be provided at the time of final
plat submittal.
23. Current backup documentation will be required for all who execute the final plat. A resolution for
authority to execute documents and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State are
required, if applicable.
24. Tentative plat application must be made with Miami -Dade County after receiving approval from the
City of Miami Plat and Street Committee. Provide a copy of the notice of action to Public Works.
25. Be advised that an incomplete final plat package will not be accepted by the City of Miami. It is the
owner's responsibility to work with his/her surveyor and attorney to assure that everything is in order
before submitting the final plat package.
26. Be advised that if all requirements for scheduling the final plat for City Commission action are not
in order, the final plat will not be scheduled for a City Commission meeting.
27. A letter of concurrency from Miami -Dade County School Board is required prior to the final plat
approval (see contact sheet). The tentative plat name and tentative plat number must be included on
the application form.
28. A letter from Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department is required to release the final plat in
connection with water and sewer service agreements.
29. For informational purposes, provide two 8 %z" x 1 1" sketches of the division of the land; one sketch
of the existing divisions before the plat is recorded and one sketch of the divisions after the plat is
recorded.
Standard Comments for Street and/or Easement Vacation:
30. A letter from the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department is required to determine if any
adjustments to their facilities or easements are required (only for road and/or alley vacation)
31. Existing utilities located within the street to be closed and vacated must be relocated or easements
provided.
32. Public Hearing/Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB)
a. An opinion of title as to reversionary rights for the right-of-way to be closed and vacated will
be required by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board. The opinion of title must also
address whether or not there are individuals, in addition to the abutting property owners,
having an interest in the right-of-way to be closed and vacated. A copy of the opinion of title
must be provided to the Public Works Department.
b. The Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board will require a sketch and legal description with a
square footage, on an 8 1f2" X 1 I" paper, for the proposed closure. Contact the Office of the
Hearing Boards, at 305-416-2030. Provide a copy to the Public Works Department.
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November 21, 2016
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33. The Plat and Street Committee has reviewed the tentative plat of CH Metro and determined that all
technical requirements contained in the Miami City Code Subdivision Regulations have been met
and has approved the tentative plat. The members of the Plat and Street Committee have further
considered the request for vacation and closure of the alley with respect to Miami City Code
requirements and have voted 5 in favor and 0 in denial of this vacation and closure request.
In addition to the above requirements, you should be aware of the following:
I . State and local laws require the installation of various physical improvements in the public rights-of-
way when property is platted. These subdivision improvements include paving, drainage,
landscaping, sidewalks, etc. In some cases this could represent a substantial investment on your part.
REQUIRED: The submission of an electronic file of the tentative plat, in an AutoCAD, to the City
of Miami Public Works Department, Roadway Plans Section will EXPEDITE the preparation and
enhance the ACCURACY of the subdivision improvement letter required for the final plat approval.
2. The alteration, relocation or installation of utilities such as storm and sanitary sewers, electric,
telephone, water, etc., caused by this plat will be at the property owner's expense. Also, utility
easements may be required on the property being platted.
3. A building permit will not be issued on the property being platted until the final plat is recorded or as
authorized by the City of Miami Code Section 55-10(i). Also, the Temporary Certificate Occupancy
and/or Certificate of Occupancy for any building construction will be issued only after all the required
subdivision improvements have been completed.
4. Approval for fire flow requirements must be obtained from the Fire -Rescue Department prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
5. In order to mitigate problems associated with access and construction activities throughout the
neighborhood, the contractor/developer is encouraged to notify the affected neighborhood residents,
in writing, of the project starting and completion dates at the time of issuance of permits. The
contractor/developer may coordinate the notification of residents with the local City of Miami NET
Service Center.
6. Additional items must be provided to the City of Miami Department of Public Works before the final
plat is submitted to the City Commission for approval. You will be notified in writing as to what
these items are after the amount of the bond has been determined for the necessary subdivision
improvements. It is required that the applicant contacts the City of Miami Public Works Survey
Section to verify that all final plat submittal documents are completerip or to final plat submittal.
7. Tentative plat approval is only valid for Kone) year and 6(six) months from the date of the Plat and
Street Committee meeting at which time it was approved.
If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please refer to the attached sheet for the appropriate
person to contact.
Sincerely
V
Ju n 1 S ana, P.E., CFM.
Supervisor of Plats — Plat and Street Committee
Director Public Works Department
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Enclosure: Contact Sheet
CH METRO - TENTATIVE PLAT #1886
November 21, 2016
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C: Mark Johnson
Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates, Inc.
3240 Corporate Way
Miramar, FL 33025
Plat and Street Committee Members
Nzeribe [hekwaba, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant City Manager/Chief of Operations
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Development and Roadway Plans
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