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Res. No. 005-09-12814RESOLUTION NO. 05 -09 -12814 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20- 5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY IN THE "TODD(LI -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20- 3.3(D) and Section 20- 3.4(B)(22) of the Land Development Code (LDC), an applicant, Dent Masters Inc., has submitted Planning Board Application No. PB -08 -034 requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair and body shop at 5795 S. Dixie Highway located in the "TODD(LI -4) Zoning District."; and WHEREAS, an automobile repair -body shop is allowed in the that district automobile rental agency is allowed in the "TODD(LI -4) Zoning District." as a special use subject to meeting general conditions specified in LDC Section 20 -5.8 and subject to meeting special requirements set forth in LDC Section 20-3.4(B)(22); and WHEREAS, the approval of a special use requires a recommendation from the Planning Board and the approval of the City Commission after a public hearing; and WHEREAS, at its December 9, 2008 meeting the Planning Board, after public hearing, voted 6 ayes 0 nays to recommend approval with conditions of the special use request; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami desire to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1: The Special Use Application submitted by Dent Masters Inc. requesting Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair and body shop at 5795 S. Dixie Highway located in the "TODD(LI -4) Zoning District." is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Res. No. 05 -09 -12814 Section' 2: This resolution shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this � day of 2009 ATTEST: i �2r Y CLERK READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: X: \Comm Items\2009 \1- 6- 09\PB -08 -034 Special Use Car Repair Resolution.doc Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Beasley: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner: Beckman Commissioner 4 -0 Yea Yea Yea Yea South Miami NI-America My CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER e INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001 To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission Via: Ajibola Balogun, Interim City Managerl —ob - -1 From: Sanford A. Youkilis, Acting Planning Direct ,W Date: January 6, 2009 dEM A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20 -5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY IN THE "TODD(LI -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Request: Pursuant to Section 20- 3.4(13)(4)(b) of the Land Development Code (LDC) the applicant, Dent Masters, is requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair -body shop at the above referenced location. The proposed use is located in the TODD(LI -4) Zoning District. An automobile repair -body shop is permitted in that district with Special Use Approval. The applicant is proposing to re -use a currently vacant building on a site adjacent to a site with an existing automobile repair business, which is owned by the applicant. The building located at 5795 S. Dixie Highway (aka 5795 Progress Road) was used as an automobile repair -body shop, however, it has not been used for several years, which requires the current special use application. Staff Analysis: (1) The applicant's proposal includes the placement of required parking on the open flat area of the site. The parking requirement for the proposed building use is one space for each 300 sq. ft. The building contains 2970 sq. ft. The applicant is providing 11 spaces on site, one more than required. The site plan submitted shows all parking spaces and maneuvering space to be in accord with required LDC dimensions. (2) The site plan also shows in the open area the installation of two car wash bays and two lift centers under an unenclosed canopy structure. These uses are considered accessory to the main use and will only be used as part of the automobile service center and not open to the public. (3) The location of an automobile repair -body shop in the Progress Road industrial area is a compatible use for the area and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Special conditions applicable: The LDC provides that special uses must be approved by the City Commission after a public hearing and receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Board. The overall purpose is to determine the compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding neighborhood. A special use must comply with the conditions set forth in Section 20—_ 5.8(B) in that the use: a) will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use; b) will not be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood; c) and complies with all other applicable Code provisions. Planning Board Action: The Planning Board at its December 9, 2008 meeting adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the special use request with three conditions set forth below. Recommendation The requested special use approval for an automobile repair -body shop at this location complies with the LDC requirements set forth for special uses in Section 20 -3.4 and the conditional use requirements set forth in Section 20 -5.8. Approval of the application with the following conditions is recommended: (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Backup Documentation: Draft Resolution Application Location Map Letter oflntent Planning Department staff report (12 -9 -08) Excerpt Planning Board Minutes (12 -9 -08) Site Plan/Floor Plan Site Photos (booklet) Public Notices SAY X: \Comm Items\2009 \1- 6 -09\PBO -08 -034 Special use Car Repair CM Report.doc City of South Miami Planning &Zoning Department City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 Telephone: (305) 663 -6326; Fax: (305) 668-7356 fs Application For Public Hearing Before Planning Board & City Commission Address of Subject Property PB(s Block Subdivision —SI Meets & Bounds: Applicant: Phone : � j�- S ✓� Representative:: Organization: i c "! %ANT Address: , � n }/ /—���� Phone: Property Owner:" 7b�1q#r1?2 GE 2 �ij('lJ nature: Mailing Address:`` Phone: Architect/Engineer. / Phone: ASJHE APPLICANT, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THIS PROJECT: to Option to purchase Tenant/Lessee Owner Representative _Contract purchase — _Owner's APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING: SUBMITTED MATERIALS PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEM: PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Letter of intent _Text Amendment to LDC —Variance Use _ Justifications for change _ Zoning Map Amendment _Special PUD Approval _Special Exception — Statement of hardship — PUD Major Change _.Other (Waiver of Plat) &,L- Proof of ownership or letter from owner — — Power of attorney Briefly explain application and cite specific Code sections: _ Contract to purchase Current survey It original sealed and signed /1 reduced copy @ 11" x 17 ") r/5 copies of Site Plan and `(s tkq Plans Care C�t2tvAIN - O%t G/1fLUG� �GNA6Y/ C reduced copy @ 11 "x 17" cr/V L 1/)20 % Property, owner signatures or — Affidavit attesting to mail notice sent Section:_ Subsection:_ Page #:_ Amended Date: Mailing labels (3 sets) and map (/Required Fee(s) The dersigne has read this comppleted application and represents that the information and au suomrueu IllaLullats aTc a W corre to the t of the applicant's Imowledge and belief. Applicant' r ature and title Date Upon receipt, ja plications and all submitted materials will be reviewed for compliance with the Land Development Code and other applicable regulations. Applications found not in compliance will be rejected and returned to the applicant. OFFICE USEONLx: , /� Jam/ Date Filed yf / /�d�� Q� Date of PB Hearing -g T�¢-D—`d -- Date of Commission Petition Require r Petition Accepted Method of Pa ment rJ 11/19/07 '-6v City of South Miami PB -08 -034 Special Use Approval 5795 Progress Road x Automobile Repair and Car Wash w F 0 300 600 900 1,200 Feet S 59Di ._, 6521 6520 6521 6520 MI Mx)6520 2 2 =1— O ffi �� k'651 6!1 �N r 653 6531 GOD F 6591 653D 0531 6i'0 s � 9540 ai 6591 � SB>5 6590 ,sr 5843 6540 G591 6510 � 6591 6590 � SW 66TH ST N w 6600 6601 -- R IS £� X96 5060 �' S sss3 s n SW 66TH TER 5961 MO Vol y I e I I I I 5825 ' 5913 997 5918 998 77I 8920 991 58 i 59D7 8975 W95 ��3y 969 SW 69TH ST&,y .� E82D J R �o a Goof r 591) 6087 S99D °v Y INo 6801 SB21 SW 70TH ST .A SIM 9t1 � Sn0 963 / 5959 � a X20 SW 71ST ST / 5630 ST ST 5960 �Y�� i O e 5995 M75 yO�.�6G� 6851 995 X37 wzs seol y �q3 II 903 011- - -7 1 1 MM l VEO� N 93> 679D O 912 SUBJECT PROPERTY 97� b� J 1230 R11 �' 5829 ' bgp6 �N 995 T m>n 5916 5909 1� Y� � 6601 1578 I 'SAN REMO AVE 680, 6915 SUNSET DR SW 72ND ST `390 V 9 no1 SW73RDST 7301 TlDO GIs Data by Miami -Dade County, 1112007. Made by City of soutn Miami, tngmeenng a construction, nrzwzuuts. DENT MASTERS 5786 PROGRESS RD SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 Re: Letter of Intent To Whom It May Concern, The purpose of this letter is to obtain a Special Use Permit for our new auto care center. The services that we will be offering are: oil change, car wash and general mechanics. The address of our new business is 5795 Progress Road, South Miami, FL 33143. Presently we own and operate Auto Body Experts (5786 Progress Road) which is adjacent to this property. Our customers that we will be serving will be in the South Miami and adjacent vicinities. We will have employment opportunities available. Thank you for your attention to this matter. To: Honorable Chair & Planning Board Members From: Sanford A. Youkilis, AICP Acting Planning Director South Miami All-AmericaBitp .11111. ' 2001 Date: December 9, 2008 Re: Special Use Approval Automobile Repair 5795 Progress Rd PB -08 -034 Applicant: Dent Masters Location: 5795 Progress Road A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20- 5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP AND AN AUTOMOBILE WASH TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 PROGRESS ROAD IN THE "TODD(LI -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPLICANT'S REQUEST: Pursuant to Section 20- 3.4(B)(4)(b) of the Land Development Code (LDC) the applicant, Dent Masters, is requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair -body shop at the above referenced location. The proposed use is located in the TODD(LI -4) Zoning District. An automobile repair -body shop is permitted in that district with Special Use Approval. The applicant is proposing to re -use a currently vacant building on a site adjacent to a site with an existing automobile repair business, which is owned by the applicant. The building located at 5795 Progress Road (aka 5795 S. Dixie Highway) was used as an automobile repair -body shop, however, it has not been used for several years, which requires the current special use application. STAFF ANALYSIS (1) The applicant's proposal includes the placement of required parking on the open flat area of the site. The parking requirement for the proposed building use is one space for each 300 sq. ft. The building contains 2970 sq. ft. The applicant is providing 11 spaces on site, one more than required. The site plan submitted shows all parking spaces and maneuvering space to be in accord with required LDC dimensions. (2) The site plan also shows in the open area the installation of two car wash bays and two lift centers under an unenclosed canopy structure. These uses are considered accessory to the main use and will only be used as part of the automobile service center and not open to the public. (3) The location of an automobile repair -body shop in the Progress Road industrial area is a compatible use for the area and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. 5795 Progress Road. Special use approval December. 9, 2008 2 SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE: The LDC provides that special uses must be approved by the City Commission after a public hearing and receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Board. The overall purpose is to determine the compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding neighborhood. A special use must comply with the conditions set forth in Section 20- 5.8(B) in that the use: a) Will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use; b) Will not be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood; and, c) Complies with all other applicable Code provisions. RECOMMENDATION The requested special use approval for an automobile repair -body shop at this location complies with the LDC requirements set forth for special uses in Section 20 -3.4 and the conditional use requirements set forth in Section 20 -5.8. Approval of the application with the following conditions is recommended: (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Attachments: Application Location Map Letter of Intent Site Plan / Floor plan Public notices X:\PB\PB Agendas Staff Reports\2008 Agendas Staff Reports \I2- 9- 08\PB -08 -034 Special use Car repair 5795 Progress.doc CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD Action Summary Minutes (Draft) Tuesday, December 9, 2008 City Commission Chambers 7:30 P.M. E�YCE-RPT' I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. H. Roll Call Action: Chairman Morton requested a roll call. Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Ms. Yates, Mr. Farfan, Mr. Cruz, Ms. Young, and Mr. Comendeiro Absent: Ms. Chael City staff present: Sanford A. Youkilis (Acting Planning Director), Mr, Marcus Lightfoot (Permit Facilitator) and Alerik Barrios (Secretary). HI. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearing PB -08 -034 Applicant: Dent Masters Location: 5795 Progress Road A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20 -5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 PROGRESS ROAD IN THE "TODD (1,I4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Morton read the item into the record. Action: Mr. Sanford Youkilis advised that the applicant is requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair -body shop in the TODD (LI -4) Zoning District. He then advised that the applicant is proposing to re -use a currently vacant building adjacent to a site with an existing automobile repair business, which is owned by the applicant. The applicant's proposal includes the placement of required parking on the open flat area of the site. The parking requirement for the proposed building use is one space for each 300 sq. ft. The building contains 2970 sq. ft. The Planning Board Meeting Excerpt December 9, 2008 Page 2 of 3 applicant is providing I l spaces on site, one more than required. The site plan also shows in the open area the installation of two car wash bays and two lift centers under an unenclosed canopy structure. These uses are considered accessory to the main use and will only be used as part of the automobile service center and not open to the public. The requested special use approval for an automobile repair -body shop at this location complies with the LDC requirements set forth for special uses in Section 20 -3.4 and the conditional use requirements set forth in Section 20 -5.8. Staff recommends approval of the application with the conditions. Chairman Morton opened the Public Hearing. Name Cesar Rodriguez Address 5786 Progress Road Position Favors Mr. Rodriguez informed the Board members of the auto body pair facility and the business has entered into a contract with Geico and that is the reason for its expansion into a business of general mechanics. He then commented that the building has been fixed, up to dated and the expansion will bring business to the city of South Miami. Mr. Cruz questioned if it was two buildings being placed together. Mr. Youkilis replied the properties are not being joined together. Ms. Young asked the applicant to state his hours of operations. Mr. Rodriguez replied that the hours are regular standard 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. and on Saturdays its half a day 8 a.m. until noon and it will be kept the same. Mr. Morton questioned if the site plan includes the two additional car detail bays. The applicant replied yes, two bays for oil change and for detail. Mr. Morton then questioned if the bays were going to be covered. The applicant responded it is going to be covered with an awning. The applicant then went in to further detail regarding the car- detailing business. Mr. Morton questioned if the canopy is a permit issue. Mr. Youkilis replied that it will be part of the overall building permit. Mr. Morton questioned if the rolling gate that leads to Progress Road is going to be closed. The applicant said that the gate is not going to be closed and we will be adding another gate to help with the car flow around the shop. Mr. Cruz questioned if an entry way was created by the applicant to the existing building. The applicant responded no, it was an entry way that had already been created, it was being used for convenience by the employees and nothing has been done to the property. Mr. Morton questioned what motors one, two and three are. The applicant replied that it is to pump the oil. The applicant then commented that he been working with an engineers on the project and they will keep in contact with Mr. Youkilis when it comes to environmental issues. Ms. Young questioned how long the company has been in business. The applicant replied that the building has been there twenty — two years; his partner has been there for 7 years and the companies have been together a little over a year. Planning Board Meeting Excerpt December 9, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Ms. Yates congratulated the applicant on there expansion and wished them luck. Chairman Morton closed the Public Hearing. Motion: Ms. Yates moved to approve the Special Use approval to operate an automobile repair - body shop in the TODD (LI -4) Zoning District with the following conditions as recommended by the Planning Staff: (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Mr. Cruz seconded. 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Florida will conduct Public Hearings at its regular City Commission ting scheduled for Tuesday, January 0, 2009 beginning at 7:30 p.m.. e City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive; to,consider the wing items: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY' COMMISSION I OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 2".3(D) AND SECTION 20.5.6 OF THE LAND. DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL'USE APPROVAL TO- ALLOW. AN AUTOMOBILE_ REPAIR- -BODY me ,..... -_ DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING: FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - If you have any inquiries on the above items please contact the Planning and Zoning Department office at: 305 -663 -6326 ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. Maria M. 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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COURTESY NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY glven that Ne CAN Commleslon of Nn Car Of Reath MUlnl, Flmka w0 oonaret Fvb1k HemNDSa, Is ".,a, CHr, Commlaslon meelln8 aCh.d.lad lo, Team$ January 6, 20D9 ba"anin9 at ]:3D p.m. In Ire Cny Commisebn Chambers. 6130 6unsal Drive, to anando The eA RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REOUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 'd1.3.31D) AND SECTION 30.5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUIOMODILE REPAIR.BOOT SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 095 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY IN WE ^TODOIL44)" trROUST ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- UGHF „ INDUHRUM 4). A RESOLUTION REIATIND TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- GUINE(3) OF THE LAND DEYELOPWNT CODE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STORM SNUR£RWSTORM PANELS ON WINDOWSAND FRONT DOOR REPIACEMENTON A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 624I SW N STREET WITHIN THE CAMBRIODE lAWN9 HI:SioRIC DSTRIR. 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