Res. No. 156-01-11304RESOLUTION NO.156-01-11304
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,RELATING TO A
REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-10.6 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A SPECIAL USE APPROVAL
TO PLACE A STEALTH CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY (FLAGPOLE)ON THE YMCA PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4300 S.W.58th AVE.,WITHIN THE "PI",
PUBLIC /INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS AT&T WirelessService,on behalf of YMCA.,propertyowners
of 4300 S.W.58th Ave.has submitted an application for a special use to allow a
stealth cellular communications facility (flagpole)tobe placed onproperty located at
4300 S.W.58th Ave.,within the "PI"Public /Institutional Zoning District;and
WHEREAS,Section20-10.6 of theSouthMiamiLandDevelopmentCode
providesthatastealth communications facility is permitted ina"PF ,Public /
Institutional ZoningDistrictasan accessory use pursuant toa special use approval
process ;and
WHEREAS,a stealth communications facility issubjectto requirements and
minimum standards specifiedinLandDevelopmentCodeSection20-10.4in
additiontocompliancewithconditionssetforthinLand Development CodeSections
20-3.4(A)and 20-5.8,applicabletoallspecialuseapprovals;and
WHEREAS.Theapproval of a special userequiresarecommendationfrom
the Planning Boardandthe approval of theCityCommissionafterapublic hearing;
and
WHEREAS,The Planning andZoningDepartment staff recommended
approval oftheproposedspecialuse;and
WHEREAS,onMay29,2001,the Planning Board voted 4-3torecommend
approval ofthespecialuserequest;and,
WHEREAS,theMayorandCity Commission of theCity of South Miami
desire to accept the recommendation ofthe Planning Board.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OFSOUTHMIAMI,FLORIDA:
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Section1:Thataspecialuseapprovalis hereby grantedforplacementofastealth
communications facility (flagpole)on property located at4300 S.W.58 'Ave.,as
shownontherevisedplansdatedOctober8,2001,isherebyapprovedsubjecttothe
following conditions:
(1)This special use permit shall be valid aslongastheentire property
currentlyzoned"PI",Public/Institutional ZoningDistrict remains zoned
assuch(this condition shall not apply inthecaseofaCityofSouth
Miami initiated rezoning).
(2)Asolid,natural ficus hedge,minimum 8-foot high,shall be installed and
maintainedaroundtheelectricalfacilitybuildingforthepurpose of
screeningthe facility buildingandfencingfromview.
(3)This special use permit shall be conditioned uponthe maintenance ofthe
required landscaping andthe existing treesonthesubjectpropertywhich
sufficiently concealandscreenthe communications towerfrom
surroundingresidentialproperties,orareplacement of suchlandscaping
and trees of similarheight,numberandfoliage;
Section 2:This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October.2001
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
(as amended)
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:4-0
Mayor Robaina:Recused
Vice Mayor Feliu:Yea
Comm.Bethel:Yea
Comm.Russell:Yea
Comm.Wiscombe:Yea
South Miami
AIl-AmericaCity
2001
Excellence,Integrity,Inclusion
MEMORANDUM
To:Honorable Mayor,Vice Mayor
andCityCommission ^^
From:Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
Date:October 16,2001
Re:Agenda Item #/r
SpecialUse Application
AT&T Wireless
Request:
A RESOLUTION OFTHE MAYOR ANDTHE CITY COMMISSION OFTHE
CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI RELATING TOAREQUESTPURSUANTTO
SECTION 20-10.6OFTHELAND DEVELOPMENT CODEFOR SPECIAL USE
APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A STEALTH CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY (FLAGPOLE)ONTHEYMCA PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4300
S.W.58thAVENUE,WITHIN THE"PI"PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONING
DISTRICT.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The applicant,AT&T wireless is requesting approval to place a cellular communications facility
on property owned by the YMCA,located at 4300 SW 58th Ave.The facility will consist of a 75
foot high stealth tower disguised as a flagpole.An unmanned electrical equipment building will
beconstructedatthebase of thetower.Thetowerandtheelectricalequipmentbuildingwillbe
protectedbyan8foothighchainlink fence.
SITE ANALYSIS
1)The YMCA property isa 10.7 acre site located in the northeast section of the City.The
property is used asa sports facility and activity center for children.The eastern portion
(approximately 25%)of the property is developed with an administrative building,basketball
courts,a swimming pool,volleyball and racquetball courts.The western section ofthe
property consists ofa soccer field and undeveloped forest area.The property is accessed only
through SW 58th Ave,a dead end street that is shared with the David Fairchild Elementary
School.
SpecialUseApproval
4300 SW58,h Ave.
October 16,2001
Page2 of 5
2)There are two existing zoning districts covering the property:the western portion is zoned
"PR",Parks and Recreation;and the eastern developed section is zoned "PI",Public
Institutional Use District which permits churches,schools,government facilities and similar
uses.A stealth telecommunications tower is permitted asa special useinthe"PI"zoning
district.
3)The property is surrounded by the following zoning districts and existing uses:
ZONING EXISTING USES
North RU-1 (Miami-Dade County)Singles family residences
SinglefamilyResidential
East RU-1 (Miami-Dade County)Elementary school
SingleFamilyResidential
South RU-1 (Miami-Dade County)Single family residences
West RU-1 (Miami-Dade County)Single family residences
RS-4 Single Family Residential Single family residences
(City of SouthMiami)
4)The stealth facility is proposed to be located on that portion of the property zoned "PI".The
tower,which will be disguised asa flagpole and the electrical equipment room,replaces an
existing racquetball court.The sitting of the facility is adjacent to the swimming pool,the
playground,the volleyball court and the basketball courts.The 75 foot tall tower is located in a
gully,which is approximately 10 feet below the level of nearby residential streets.In addition the
tower is located 142 feet from the east property line and 103 feet from the north property line,
whichcomplieswiththerequiredsetbacks.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
1)The City's Land Development Code contains extensive regulations for siting of
telecommunications towerand antennas.The proposal inthis application is considered a stealth
facilityasdefinedinSection20-10.2oftheLDC:
"Stealth Facility—Any telecommunication facility which is designed to blend into the
surrounding environment.Examples of stealth facilities include,butarenot limited to,
architecturally screened,roof-mounted antennas,antennas integrated into architectural
elements,and telecommunications towers designed tolooklikelightpoles,powerpoles
or trees"
SpecialUse Approval
4300 SW 5$h Ave.
October 16,2001
Page 3 of 5
2)Section 20-10.6 ofthe LDC provides that a stealth facility can be located ina"PI"zoning
district if approved viaa special use process.Specifically,subparagraph 1(b)states that "Stealth
towersnotexceeding 125 feet,shallbepermittedasaprincipaloranaccessoryusepursuantto
special use approval in the following zoning district:"PI",Public/Institutional The approval
process requires the affirmative vote of four City Commissioners,after receipt ofa
recommendation from the Planning Board.
3)The proposed facility is subject to requirements and minimum standards spelled out in
Section 20-10.4 whichrequiresthe submission ofthe following:
a)A property owner's letter consenting tothe installation;
b)An affidavit stating that within one-half mile of the site there are no other structures
whichcan accommodate the facility(collocation);
c)An affidavit stating that there will be no interference with other wireless
communications in the vicinity;
d)An affidavit stating that the facility is designed to meet the current wind load criteria
assetforthinthe South Florida Building Code;
e)An affidavit thatthe facility is compatible with the design ofthe existing structure.
4)In addition to the above,all special uses must comply with the conditions specified in LDC
Section 20-10.7 Procedure for Special Use,LDC Section 20-3.4(A)requiring compatibility with
the surrounding uses,and LDC Section 20-5.8 requiring that the proposed use not adversely
affect the health or safety of persons inthe vicinity nor will itbe detrimental tothe public
welfareorpropertyinthearea(LDC Sections attached).
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
1)The maximum height limit of structures in the abutting RU-1 County zoning district is2
stories;the height limit in the City's RS-4 zone is also 2 stories,25 feet.The average height of
treesinthevicinity of thetowerfacilityisapproximately50feet.
2)The applicant's original submission indicated thatthe height ofthe flagpole-tower tobe87
feet high.Staffwas concerned thatthe height ofthe antenna was excessive and could notbe
screenedfromviewbyexisting trees..Staffwasalsoconcernedaboutthe electrical equipment
building with a barbed wire topped screen fence was located within afew feet of recreational
facilitiesforchildren.Theseconcernswereexpressedtotheapplicantpriortothemeeting.
3)In response tothe concerns expressed the applicant submitted revised plans (dated 5-22-01)
showing a reduction inthe height ofthepoleto 75 feet and removal ofthebarbwire from the
screen fencing around the electrical equipment building.Itis important tonotethatthe visible
height ofthe flagpole will be65 feet inthatthe pole will be located ina gully,which is 10 ft.
below thegroundlevel of nearby residentialareas.
SpecialUseApproval
Jh4300SW58'"Ave.
October 16,2001
Page4 of 5
4)In addition the applicant,using the reduced pole height,has carried out a line-of-sight study
from several locations inthe surrounding residential neighborhoods.The results indicate that the
flagpole will not be visible from most of these locations.The applicant has also presented a
selected tree height survey showing that there are a number of tall trees (60-80 feet)located
between the flagpole and the residences which will significantly help to the screen the tower.The
line-of-sight study and the special purpose survey showing tree heights are included (last 3
pages)inthe revised plans accompanying this report.
5)The applicant has made a good effort to respond to the concerns of staff by reducing the
height and the visibility of the flagpole tower.The impact of the facility on surrounding
residential areas has been minimized and staff feels that the flagpole-tower "will blend into the
surrounding environment"as set forth in the definition ofa stealth tower in the LDC.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Board at its May 29,2001 meeting recommended approval of the special use
application.The motion to approve was made by Mr.Morton and seconded by Mr.Illas.The
motion was adopted by a vote of4 ayes (Mr.Illas,Mr.Mann,Mr.Morton and Ms.Gibson)and
3 nays (Mr.Liddy,Ms.Chimelis,and Mr.Comenderio).The Planning Board prefaced their
recommendation by acknowledging the concerns of those members of the public attending the
hearing to speak in opposition to the proposed tower.However,they stated that it was clear that
the applicant had done everything possible to comply with the City's existing
telecommunications regulations,and to reduce the height of the tower as much as possible in
ordertoaddresstheconcerns of Citystaffandofthenearby residents.
CITY COMMISSION ACTION
The City Commission at its June 12,2001 deferred action on the application.At that time City
Commission members requested the following additional information from the applicant:the
impact of telecommunication facilities on property values of surrounding residential areas;
visualization of the proposed flagpole superimposed on existing photographs taken from abutting
residential streets;an elevation showing the appearance of and landscaping for the proposed
electrical equipment building.The Commission requested that the applicant provide further
information and evidence that would help to determine the compatibility ofthe proposed
telecommunicationsfacilitywiththeadjacentresidentialarea.
At the City Commission meeting of July 24,2001 the applicant requested a deferral of the item,
in order to complete the required additional studies.A deferral of the item tothe August 21,
2001wasgranted.
SpecialUse Approval
4300SW 58th Ave.
October 16,2001
Page5 of 5
Atthe Commission meeting of August 21,2001 the subject application was deferred to the
meeting of October 16,2001.The reason for the deferral was that the requested visual
representations of the proposed flagpole superimposed on existing photographs taken from
abutting residential properties,which were to have been used to gauge the compatibility of the
proposed tower with the surrounding neighborhood,had not been submitted to the City prior to
the meeting.
APPLICANT'S SUBMISSION
The applicant has submitted a report providing information on the impact of cellular tower
installations on property values as well as a series of photographs showing a superimposed cell
tower as would be seen from various locations.In addition,a revised setof plans have been
submitted which includes three additional line of sight illustrations anda series of elevations
showing the appearance of and landscaping for the proposed electrical equipment building.
The applicant has also paid an additional fee to cover the costs of new public notices and
newspaperadvertisements.
RECOMMENDATION
There does not appear tobe any reason for a negative recommendation.
Attachments:
Draft resolution
Application
Letter of intent
Reduction of height letter 5-23-01
Location map
Affidavits (3)
Citizenresponseletters(5)
LDC Sections 20-10.7,20-3.4;20-5.8
PlanningBoardMinutes 5-29-01
CopiesofPublicnotices
ImpactonPropertyValues Report /Specialphotographs
Revised Project Plans dated 10-8-01
(siteplan,survey,elevation,line of site illustrations)
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City,of South Miami
Planning :&Zoning DepartmiBnt
City Hall,6130 Sunset Erive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Telephone:(305)663-6326 'Fax:(305)666-4591
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Applicant AT&T Wireless Services Phone:(561)^
Representative:
Address:
Lotterman Real Estate Services Organization:
Phone:305-M6-8OO22511PonceDELeonBlvd.
Property Owner:YoungMens Christian Association Signature:1
of Greater Miami
Mailing Address:1320 s<Dixie Hwy#Suite 120 Phone:
Architect/Engineer.Arden Architectural Group,IncPhone:305-648-0032
AS THE APPLICANT,PLEASE INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THIS PROJECT:
Owner ^.Owner's Representative Contract to purchase Optionto purchase __Tenant/Lessee
APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEM:
Text Amendment toLDC Variance
Comprehensive Plan ^Special Use
PUDApproval Rezoning
PUD Major Change /^Special Exception
Other
Briefly explain application andcite specific Code sections:
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Section:Subsection:Page #:.Amended Date:
SUBMITTED MATERIALS
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
jL Letter ofintent
Justifications for change
Statement of hardship
>i Proof ofownershiporletterfrom owner
Power of attorney
Contract to purchase ^L»/Uj*.^r7o
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The undersigned has read this completed application and represents that the information and all submitted materials are true and
correct tothebest of the applicant's knowledge and belief.
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Upon receipt,appUcations 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 ana returned to the applicant
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DateofPBHearing.
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Planning and Zoning Department
CityHall
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
Re:Letter of Intent
Public Hearing Application -AT&T Wireless Services
Subject Property:4300 S.W.58th Avenue
To whom itmay concern:
Lotterman Companies has been retained byAT&T Wireless Services to act as an
authorized agent to process apublic hearing seeking the favorable review and
approval ofa proposed telecommunications facility consisting ofa stealth three
sector section flagpole and adjacent unmanned electrical equipment building.
The letter if intent is provided in conjunction with the submission of an application
seeking the approval to construct aflagpole and accessory equipment located at
4300 S.W.58th Avenue,South Miami,Florida where a YMCA facility currently
operates.
AT&T isa provider of wireless service,licensed by the FCCto provide "PCS"
(Personal Communication Services)in the South Florida area,including the
unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County,and elsewhere.
Similartoother wireless mobile telecommunicationservices providers,AT&T 's
telecommunications network is comprised ofa number of unmanned facilities which
serve as relay stations forthe transmission ofradio signals which makes wireless
mobiletelecommunications possible.The antennas mustbeplaced at heights
enablingthesignalstoberelayed without interference from surrounding structures.
To obtain the needed height,theantennasareplacedon rooftops where feasible,or
onantenna support structuressuchas lattice towersorless obtrusive "monopoles".
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Due topresent technology and the limited strength ofthese•radio signals,
telecommunication facilitiesmustbe located atregulargeographicintervals;in*feffect
the "coverage"provided by a site is generally limited to less than ofle (1)mile/The
specific location at which a facility isneededas well asthe height'at whlctVan
antenna mustbeplacedisdependanton geographic location 6fexisting relay
facilities,land characteristics and manmade structures in thearea,and volume of
service expectedor existing ata specific location.Generally,the "search ring"for a
siteis limited toa specific small geographicarea where coveragehasbeen
determined necessary with very little leeway for placement ofthesite.Conversely,
without a site at a location where one is determined necessary,coverage "gaps"will
exist resulting inan interruption ofservice in those areas.For these reasons,sites
are chosenonlyafter careful analysis andtestingby radio frequency engineers.
The Specific Project and Site:
Based upon careful radio frequency engineering analysis ofthe coverage needsof
the planned AT&T network in Miami-Dade County,ithasbeen determined that an
AT&T relay facility isneededatthe location indicated above to provide adequate
quality coverage for the AT&T network in this area.Accordingly,AT&T seeksto
locate antennasonanew flagpole and install anaccessory structure adjacenttothe
flagpole located at 4300 S.W.58th Avenue.
As stated,theintended facility will beunmanned.A technician will visitthe site
approximately oncea month to check the equipment.The facility will have no effect
on traffic or roads;water use;sanitary sewer,nor will it create any solid waste.It will
haveno effect on any public serviceswithin the area.
We therefore seek your favorable review and positive recommendation of this
application.Should you need any additional information regarding this application,
pleasedonot hesitate to contact meatyourconvenience.
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Zoning Manager
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460 NE 215 Street
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Date:May 23,2001
To:CityofSouthMiami Dcpt of Planning &Zoning
Re:CellularAT&TAntenna Facility Id.UM161,tobelocatedatYMCA4300SW58th
Avenue.
Towhomitmayconcern:
Thisletterisinresponsetoyour request forjustificationforthe proposed heightofthe
telecommunicationflagpole proposed for the AT&TWirelessServicesantennafacilitytobe
located at 4300 SW 58th Avenue.
Wearecurrently proposing a75feet stealth telecommunication flagpole forthis facility.The
reason ithastobethistaliisfor several reasons.First ofall,theexact location intheproperty
where the flagpole is proposed is approximately 10feetbelowthe average ground levelinthe
surrounding area,sofromthe75feetthe first 10 feetaremeant mostly to make upforthe
difference inground levels.Secondly the entire areatobe covered bythis facility contains
verydensefoliage.Thisheavyfoliagecausesagreatamount of attenuationordegradationin
RF signals.Theonlywaywecan compensate forthisandstillkeepan acceptable
transmission pathbetweentheantenna facility andthemobilephonesbeingservedisby
havingtheantennafacilitybeabovethesurroundingtrees.Inadditionthepropertyat4300
SW58thAvenuewhereour facility is proposed containsalargenumberoftalltreeswhichwe
estimate intherangefrom50to70 feet.Wefeelthathavingthis facility anylowerwouldput
our antennas atthesameheightortooclosetothetreesinthe property.This would inturn
attenuateoursignalandwouldsignificantlyreducetheintendedcoverageareaandmayalso
causethefacilitytoprovidepoorsignalquality.
1hopethatthisinformationis responsive toyourconcerns.PleaseletmeknowifIcanbe of
further service.
Verytruly yours,
Felix Bravo
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RF Engineering
AT&T Wireless Services
305-999-6685
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Wireless Network Services 460NE215Street
Miami.FL 33179
Date:May 02,2001
To:City of SouthMiamiDept of Planning &Zoning
Re:Cellular AT&T Antenna FacilityId.#M161,tobelocatedat YMCA 4300 SW
58th Avenue.
Towhomit may concern:
Thisletterrespondstoyourrequestforinformationaboutthe AT&T wirelessantenna
facility tobelocatedat 4300 SW 58thAvenueandother potential alternative
candidates where we could build thisfacility.
Foralong time AT&T WirelessServiceshasbeen trying to improve thecellular
coverageintheareasurroundingthemainintersections of BirdRoadandRedRoad.
After exhaustivesearch of the area wehavenotfoundany city ownedtowersor
supportstructures that could accommodate ourantennafacility within 1/2 mile of the
proposed location.Also wehavenotfoundany non-city ownedtowersorsupport
structures that could potentiallyaccommodateourantennafacilitywithin1/2 mile of
theproposedlocation.Inaddition we havenotfoundanytowersorstructureswithin
our proposed search area thatcouldpotentially meet ourtechnical requirements.
Ihopethatthisinformationisresponsivetoyourconcerns.Pleaseletme know if I
can be of further service.
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RFEngineering M^_Mto.
AT&T Wireless Services
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2511 PONCEDE LEON BOULEVARD -SUITE 200/CORAL GABLES FLORIDA 33134
TELEPHONE(305)446-8002 /FAX (305)446-0840
May 1,2001
Mr.Richard Lober
DirectorofPlanning and Zoning
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
Re:Planning Bd.Application PB-01-004
AT&T Wireless Services-YMCA
Subject Property:4300 S.W.58th Avenue
Mr.Lorber:
This letter is in referencetothe requirements from the City ofSouth Miami Municipal
Code,Siting Regulationsfor Telecommunication TowersSection 20-10.4(C)(7)(a).
Underthisrequirement,theapplicantmust demonstrate that diligent effortswere
made toinstall the facilities on City-owned telecommunication facilities located within
a Vz mile radius of the proposed telecommunication tower site.
In an effortto meet the above-mentioned criteria,efforts were made to locate
potentialCity-owned sites inorderto co-locate the facilities ontoanexistingtower.
However,we have been unable tolocate any City-owned towers or structures within
the V2 mile search ring that would accommodate our facilities and technical
requirements.
Unfortunately,due to the geographic location requirements,most of the surrounding
properties are single-family residential developments.Therefore,ouronly potential
candidates were the Public School and the YMCA (application)sites.
Should you have any additional questions,please advise.
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2511 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD -SUITE200/CORAL GABLES,FLORIDA 33134
TELEPHONE (305)446-8002 /FAX(305)446-0840
May 1,2001
Mr.Richard Lober
Directorof Planning and Zoning
Cityof South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
CGC005807
Re:PlanningBd.Application PB-01-004
AT&T Wireless Services YMCA
SubjectProperty:4300 S.W.58th Avenue
Mr.Lorber:
This letteris in reference totherequirements from the City ofSouth Miami Municipal
Code,Siting Regulations for Telecommunication Towers Section 20-10.4(C)(7)(b).
Underthis requirement,theapplicant must demonstrate thatdiligenteffortswere
made toinstall the facilities owned by private individuals within a Yz mile radius of the
proposed telecommunication tower site.
In an effortto meet the above-mentioned criteria,efforts were made to locate the
tower facility on the school property just west of the proposed site.The School had
been approached as apotential candidate,but the school Principal declined toallow
the facility on the school property at that time.
Unfortunately,due to the geographic location requirements,all the surrounding
properties are in an RU-1 zoning where such facilities are not allowed.Therefore,
ouronly potential candidates were the Public School and the YMCA (application)
sites.
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20-10.7 Procedure for special use.
Any of the permitted special uses in this Article may be approved and permitted by the City
Commission at a public hearing,upon an affirmative vote of four ofthe Commissioners,after
a recommendation by the Planning Board,provided that the use complies with the require
ments of this Article,Section 20-3.4(A),entitled "General Requirements,"Section 20-5.8.
entitled "Special use approvals,"and any other requirements and conditions the City
Commission mayconsiderappropriateand necessary.
20-3.4 Special use conditions.
Anyofthe following specialusesmaybeapprovedandpermittedbythecity commission at
a public hearing,aftera recommendation bytheplanning board,provided thatsuchuseis
specifically listedasapermitted special useintheappropriatedistrict column in thePermitted
Use Schedule (Section 20-3.3E),and that such usecomplieswiththefollowing general and
specialrequirementsandanyother conditions that thecity commission may consider
appropriate and necessary:
(A)General Requirements.
(1)Allsuchusesshall comply withall requirements establishedintheappropriatezoning
usedistrict,unless additional or more restrictive requirements aresetforth below or
by the city commission.
(2)Allsuchusesshallbe determined tobeofa compatible and complementary naturewith
any existing or plannedsurroundinguses.
(3)A public hearing shall be held by the city commission to determine the overall
compatibility oftheusewith *he surrounding neighborhood..N
20-5.8 Special use approvals.
(A)Use Schedule Reference.A special usemaybe granted for ar.y use indicated in the Permitted Use
Schedule(Section 20-3.4E)withan"S"designation intheappropriatedistrict column.
(B)Required Conditions.
(1)Prior to approving a special use,the city commission shall find that such use meets the
conditionalrequirementssetforth in Section20-3.4andthatit:
(a)Willnotadverselyaffectthehealthorsafetyofpersons residing or working in
thevicinityoftheproposeduse;
(b)Will notbe detrimental tothe public welfare or property or improvements in the
neighborhood;and
(c)Complies withallother applicable Code provisions.
(2)Additional Conditions.The city commission may designate such additional conditions in
connection with a special use as will,inits opinion,assure that such use will conform to
theforegoing requirements.
(C)Expiration ofSpecial Use Approvals.An approved special use shall lapse after six (6)months if
no building permit or certificate of occupancy has been issued for such use and if the city
commission hasnot specified a longer approval period for good cause.
(D)Extension ofSpecial Use Approvals.Four (4)affirmative votes of the city commission may grant
an extension for a previously approved special use ifa proper and timely request is made by the
applicant prior to the expiration oftheapproval period.
(E)Special Use Reapplication.No reapplication for a special use shall be accepted by the city within
twelve (12)months of the date of final disapproval by the city commission ofa previous
application for a special use involving the same or substantially the same property,unless
evidence is submitted to and accepted by the city commission which justifies such reconsideration.
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Planning&Zoning Dept,
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Fl 33143
To :Mr.Richard Lorber
Director ofPlanning
City ofSouth Miami
Martha S.Cruz
5801 S.WA2Terrace
Miami,Florida 33155
Ref:ITEM:PB-01-004
Applicant AT&T WirelessServiceAntenna.
Dear Mr.Lorber andall other members ofthe Planning &Zoning Department:
It has a been quite a disappointed to learn that the City of South Miami,my beautiful
neighborhood where I have existed for the last 23 years,raised my two children,enjoying
the growth ofmySyear old niece,listening the dozens of children playing around my
block is considering the project by AT&T to build a 80'feet antenna.
Directors,notonly this project will definitely disvalue the properties in South Miami,
But your residents main concern is the "HEALTH"ofour children have you consider
That the "Hazardous "to our little minds who are learning in our elementary school of
South Miami?How about the Electrical site,don't you think this is a Fatal site,for our
Children?Children are curious,they can enter a fence in a matter of seconds,and what
wouldittakeforachildtobe harm one ofourpreciousones....
A high of80 'feet isnot one that you can avoid seen.Idonotsee one installed inthecity
ofCoral Cable,do you??Ido not seeone installed in the city of.West Miami,doyou?
lam strongly opposed to this project andI hope that our members in the City Of South
Miamivotesagainstit.
1 intent tohaveevery neighbor signed aletterI believe that our opinions are value and
These must be considered.
IdJlMaregards,
MafthaCruz
City of South Miami
Planning &Zoning Dept.
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Fl 33143
Honorable Members of the Board
r
I have received your letter in reference to Item:PB-01-004
Applicant:AT&AT Wireless.
I vigorously oppose the request for approval,construction,andor use of
the YMCA site at 4300 SW 58 Street.
Such a device while monetarily beneficent to the YMCA adds nothing to
the value to the neighborhood properties and indeed wouldbean eye sore
distraction,lowering property values regardless of how camouflaged.
Also to allow these high power electromagnet impulses to bombard the
tender brains and bodies of the children in the adjacent elementary
school without a study of reasonable length and depth seems tome to be
unconscionable.In as much as there appears in the news media from time
to time not only the effect of handheld cell phones but-broadcast
stations,as well itjwould seem prudent to me'err in the direction of
safety.
I therefore concur with the Honorable Board members that the request
from AT&T be denied.
Ralph Sevelius O^^^^^
5800 SW 42nd Terr.&5802 SW 4£nd Terr.
Miami,Fl 33155
Elmer A.Sevelius
5790 Sw 42nd Terr
Miami,Fl 33155
SOUTH MIAMI HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
May 28,2001
South Miami Planning Board
Richard Lorber
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
Dear Planning Board,
This letter is in regard to the proposed cellular communications facility on property
ownedbythe YMCA,located at 4300 SW58Avenue.Based upon a review ofthe
revised application,showing an antenna approximately 65 feet above the ground
surface of surrounding neighborhoods and effectively shielded from view by trees;
SMHA,on behalf of several area residents,hasno objection to the proposed antenna.
We are confident that other issues concerning the antenna are being adequately
addressedbythecity's Planning and Zoning Department.
Sincerely,
Jay F.Beckman
Director
SMHA,P.O.Box 432756,South Miami,FL 33143
acqueline Stess
6020 SW 45th Street
Miami,Florida.33155
City ofSouth Miami
Planning &Zoning Dept.
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL.33143
4/30/01
Toallthose concern /Involved,
Iamin receipt of your letter in reference to;
ITEM :PB-01-004
Applicant AT&T Wireless Service
I strongly oppose the request for Approval,Construction,&or Use ofthe
YMCA site,Located @ 4300 SW 58th Street.
Construction of such a tower is horrifying .An antenna tower will only
decrease the value ofthe properties that make up this beautiful area,"It
could only be considered An Eye Sore."Let's keep residential areas positive
and homey."Not Commercial"Give our families and children opportunity to
remember their neighbor with blue skies,birds,&palm trees,nota Cellular
Communications Antenna Tower.
Quiteadifferenceinyour minds eye!
I reiterate,Iamin complete opposition of approval of the "special use"in
regardstothe location mentioned above.
Please make record of this opposition.
Respectfully,
JLifeSMWteB
Cellphone companies sued
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Associated Press
BALTIMORE —Alawyer
known forsuingthetobacco
and asbestos industries is now
going aftercellphonecompa
nies,alleging in new lawsuits
that they have known about
health risksfor users of the
phones but failed to warn them.
Peter Angelos filed class-ac
tionlawsuits Thursday in
Maryland and three other
states.The suits seek to force
thewireless industry tocover
thecostofheadsetsthat Ange
lossayswould protect users
from possible radiation haz
ards.
"Usethe earpiece,andyou
avoid the hazard,"saidAnge
los,whois perhaps best known
as the owner of the Baltimore
Orioles."Andifwegetthatfar,
at least the public knows that
the potential hazard exists,and
they knowawayto avoid that
potential."
The suits claim there are
links between cellphone use
andahostof health problems,
includingdamagetobasicbrain
function.Two Baltimore-area
residents namedasplaintiffsin
the Maryland case don't claim
anyhealthproblemscausedby
cellphones but want the com
panies topayfor headsets asa
preventive measure.
Cellphone makers insist
there isno scientific evidence
thattheirproductposesany
healthrisks.Theycitetwo
studies published last Decem
ber that foundno evidence of
increased incidence of brain
tumors in people whousecell
phones.
"There is absolutely no
credibleevidenceofanyhealth
risks associated with theuse of
wireless phones,"said Norman
Sandler,directorofglobalstra
tegic issues at Motorola.
Nonetheless,such claims
havebeenraisedinprevious
lawsuitsacrossthe country —
includingsome others inwhich
Angelos'firm is involved.Fed
eralagenciesarestudyingthe
issue but have not oiled onophonesafety.
Angelos wants the new lasuitscertifiedasclassacic
which could bring all CUr
and tuture cellphone us
under their umbrella.In ad
tion to asking the companies
provide headsets-which sforS20toS100apiece—c
lawsuits also seek unspecif]
punitivedamages.
Companies named in Anc
los'lawsuits include Motoro
^"c"on«Sprint PCS.NextAT&T and Verizon.In additi
toBaltimore,thesuitswe
tiled in state courtsin Perms-
vania,NewYorkandNew r-'
sey.
ITALY
VATICAN RADIO WILL
MOVE TRANSMITTER
ROME —Vatican Radio
said Friday itwill move one of
its main transmitters out of
Italy to resolve a dispute over
the health effects of its radio
waves.
On Friday night,the Vati
can and the Italian govern
ment announced a compro
misetoendthedispute,which
at one point saw Italy's envi
ronment minister threaten to
pull the plug on the broad
caster.
Vatican Radio broadcasts
Pope John Paul IPs words
around the world.It had been
under pressure to reduce
electromagnetic emissions
because people living near the
transmission facility believe
thev arp p baalrti v»-iti~4
GAO:Cellphone
data inconclusive
More research needed on health risk
BYKALPANASR1N1VASAN ,
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —Research to
datecannotassurethatthemobile
phones used by more than 115 million
Americansposenohealthrisk,con
gressional investigators say,provok
ing fresh calls for efforts to better
inform consumers.
AreportbytheGeneralAccount
ing Office released Tuesday relied on
the work of major health agencies and
interviewswithprominentscientists
to reach this consensus:Current
researchdoesn'tshowthattheradio
wavesemittedbycellphoneshave
adversehealtheffects,but"there is
notyet enough information to con
cludethattheyposenorisk."
That's partly because most
research on radio frequency energy
has focused on short-term exposure of
the entire body,the report said.There
are long-term studies currently under
APFILE
VARIABLES:The type of equipment
used or a small change in the postion
of the phone can affect test res Jib-
way,but "it will likely be many^oreyearsbeforeadefinitiveconclus^
can be reached on whether moDi^
phone emissions pose any
FlOSES[[CaiPH0tltS.3C
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday,May 29,2001
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I.Callto Order andthePledge of AllegiancetotheFlag
Action:The meeting wascalledtoorderat7:35P.M.
Action:The Pledge of Allegiancewas recited inunison.
II.Roll Call.
Action:Mr.Morton performed rollcall.
Board members present constituting a quorum:Mr.Liddy,Mr.Mann,Mr.Illas,Mr.
Morton,Ms.Chimelis,Mr.Juan Comendeiro,Ms.Gibson.
City staff present:Subrata Basu (ACM),Richard G.Lorber (Planning Director),Sandy
Youkilis,(Planning Consultant),Luis Figueredo,(City Attorney),andMariaM.
Menendez (Board Secretary).
III.Special Notice
Before opening the public hearing,Mr.Morton announced thatthe applicant of
Shoal Creek Properties L.L.C.,fora proposed rental apartment buildingatthe
northeast comer of SW 70th Street and SW 61st Avenue,had requested a deferral of
theitemuntilarevisedapplicationcouldbesubmitted.Staff announced thatthis
item is being tentatively scheduled for the Planning Board meeting of July 10th,
2001.Proper publication ofsuchnotice will takeplacepriortothemeeting date.
IV.Public Hearing
(A)PB-01-004
Applicant;AT&T Wireless Services
Request:ARESOLUTIONOFTHEMAYORANDTHECITY COMMISSION OFTHE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO
SECTION 20-10.6 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL
USE APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A STEALTH CELLULAR
PlanningBoard Meeting
May29,2001
COMMUNICATIONSFACILITY (FLAGPOLE)ONTHEYMCAPROPERTYLOCATED
AT 4300S.W.58th AVE.,WITHIN THE "PI".PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL
ZONING DISTRICT,
Action:Ms.Chimelis read the request intothe record and staff presentedthe
request,giving an overview of the proposal,indicating that the present request is a
revision of the original proposal.The applicant's original submission showed the height
of the flagpole-tower to be 87 feet.At that time,staff expressed the concern that the
height of the antenna was excessive and could not be screened from view by existing
trees.In addition,staff was also concerned about the electrical equipment building witha
barbed wire topped screen fence located within a few feet of recreational facilities for
children.Therefore,dueto the above concerns,staff had recommended denial of the
request.
The revised plans submitted by the applicant show a reduction in the height of the pole to
75 feet,also showing removal of the barbed wire from the screen fencing around the
electrical equipment building.In addition,the applicant has carried out a line-of-sight
study from several locations in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.The results
indicate that the flagpole will not be visible from most of these locations.The applicant
is also proposing to plant heavy vegetation with 12 feet high trees which is in addition to
the existing 60-80 feet high trees between the flagpole and the residences which will
contributetosignificantlyscreenthetower.
Representatives:Aldo Bustamante,Charlie Adams and Larry Lotterman
(Lotterman Development Corporation)
FelixBravo,(AT&T Wireless)
The Board,staff and representatives discussed the proposal.The particular design of the
towerwas discussed.In addition,the Board inquired whether the applicant had pursued
other locations prior to selecting the YMCA site.The Board also raised the health issue.
The City Attorney informed the Board that the Telecommunications Actof 1996
specifically precludes municipalities and local governments from considering any
environmental health issues,therefore,thatcouldnotbe considered evidence that canbe
weighed in the determination of granting or denying the application.
At 8:30 PM Mr.Morton called for a five-minute recess to allow those present to examine
the graphics and photographs brought by the applicant with respect to the proposed
telecommunication tower.The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 PM.
Speakers:(residents against proposal):
Ana M.Rabel,5876 SW 42nd Terrace
Martha Cruz,5801 SW 42nd Terrace
Manuel Lopez,5990 SW 44th Terrace
Speaker:(for YMCA)
Mark Thompson
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(Revised)
NOTE:New wording underlined
Planning Board Meeting •\;««''•'
May 29,2001
conceal the tower;health threat on the long run;electrical facility installed too close to
YMCAchildren'splayground.
The Board requested from the staff that for future applications of this nature,a site plan of
the general area showing existing tower locations be included in the package,together
with any possible sites where these telecommunication towers may be installed and the
reasons whytherequestswere rejected.
First Motion:Mr.Comendeiro moved approval of the request,Ms.Gibson seconded the
motion.Mr.Mann wanted to add to the motion the clarification that although the residents
in the area are opposed to the proposed project,it is important to indicate that AT&T,
within the framework of the regulations,has apparently made efforts towork with the
community.
Action:Mr.Comendeiro moved to withdraw his motion to approve.
Second Motion:Mr.Morton moved approval ofthe request as presented,and shown on
therevisedplans dated 5-22-01.Mr.Illas seconded themotion.
Vote:Approved4(Mann,Illas,Morton,Gibson)
Opposed3(Liddy,Chimelis,Comendeiro)
The Board was informed that the City Commission will consider this request atits next
meeting,June 12,2001
Ms.Chimelis requested that a member ofthe Board attend the City Commission meeting
ofJunel2,2001.
(B)PB-01-009
Applicant:Michael Lopez
Request:AN ORDINANCE OFTHE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA RELATING TOAREQUESTTO AMEND THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,BY REVISING
SECTION 20-3.3(D)ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE"AND
SECTION 20-7.12 ENTITLED "HOMETOWN DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE-
PERMITTED USES"IN ORDER TO ALLOW A TANNrNG STUDIO ASA
PERMITTED USEIN THE "SR(HD-OV)",SPECIALTY RETAIL
(HOMETOWN DISTRICT-OVERLAYZONE)USEDISTRICTS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action:Mr.Mortonreadtherequestintothe record.Staffrecommendedapproval
oftherequesttoamendthe Land Development Code's Permitted UseScheduleandthe
Hometown Districttoallow tanning studiosasapermitted use intheSRandHometown
zoning districts.
Applicant:Michael Lopez
Planning Board Meeting ;,.',;
May 29,2001
The Board,staff and representative briefly discussed the request.Therewerenospeakers
atthepublic hearing.
Motion:Mr.Illas moved for approval andMr.Mann secondedthemotion.
Vote:Approved 7 Opposed 0
(C)PB-01-007
Applicant:MayorandCity Commission
Request:ANORDINANCEOFTHE MAYOR ANDCITY COMMISSION OFTHE
CITY OF SOUTHMIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TOA REQUEST TO
AMEND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20-3.3(E)ENTITLED
"OUTDOOR SEATING/DINING FOR ALL COMMERCIAL
PROPERTIES,EXCEPT FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RO RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT."IN ORDER TO AMEND THE
STANDARDS THEREIN TO INCLUDE A SPECIFIC WIDTH OF
UNOBSTRUCTED PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK PASSAGE WHICH
MUST BE MAINTAINED;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action:Mr.Mann readtherequestintotherecordand staff presentedtheproposed
amendments.
Speaker:Mauricio Farinelli,restaurant owner.
TheBoardand staff discussedthe request which centeredon providing additional
requirements to LDC regulationsgoverning Outdoor Seating.
Thestaff report contained twoalternative ordinances which provided for unobstructed
sidewalk passagearea.The Planning Boardalternative(B)the five (5)feetunobstructed
passage allowingonlyonerowofseating against the building.The Planning Department
wasrecommendingalternative (A)amendingthecurrent regulations torequirefive(5)feet
of unobstructed passagefora single row of seatingandsix(6)feet of sidewalk between
two(2)rows of seating.During discussion.Boardmembers expressed concernthatother
regulations governingoutdoor seating neededtobemore specific,and severalamendments
were proposed.
Staff pointed outthatallof the amendments willbe made to both sections of LDC which
contained regulations on outdoor seating /dinning,those being Section 20-3.3(E)and
Section 20-7.29.
Motion:Mr.Comendeiro moved to approvethe following amendments toSection20-
3.3(E)andSection 20-7.29,pertaining tooutdoor seating /dinning:(1)thatseatingbeon
one side ofthesidewalk abutting the building,witha minimum of five (5)feetof sidewalk
unobstructed for pedestrian passage;(2)maximum number of outdoor seats shall not
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exceed80%of indoor seating;(3)table umbrellas shouldhavea minimum clearance
heightofseven(7)feetabovethe sidewalk;(4)the extension ofoutdoorseatingshallbe
limited tothefrontageofonlyone adjacent storefront;(5)the written consent provided by
propertyownersinfront of whoseproperties outdoor seating/diningserviceoccursshall
includean insurance policy namingtheCityas co-insured andahold harmless clause in
favor of the City.Mr.Morton seconded the motion.
Vote:Approved 5(Liddy),Illas,Chimelis,Gibson,Comendeiro)
Opposed 2(Mann,Morton)
V.Approval of Minutes
Action:
A.The Board dulyvotedonandapprovedtheminutes of April24,2001.
Vote:Approved7 Opposed 0
VI.Discussion Items
TheBoardand staff discussed thefollowing but wasnotlimitedto:(1)the importance of a
member attending thenextCityCommissionmeetinginordertoconveytheviewsofthe
Board totheCommissionon the requests presentedatthis meeting.(2)staff alsostressed
the importance of having quorum for thenext Planning Board meeting scheduledforJuly
10,2001 whichistheonly meeting takingplaceinJuly.Ms.ChimelisandMr.Mann
informed thattheywillnotbeabletoattend.Mr.Illaswasuncertainwhetherhecould
attend.(3)theydiscussedthe possibility of amendingthecodeinthefutureinorderto
change thenumber of members from fivetofour to constitute aquorum.Also,they
discussed thepossibilityof providing fora special meeting.(4)Mr.Mannmade reference
to some neighbors who have approached himwiththe complaint thattheyarebeing cited
for garbage protruding into the street;they claim the garbage isnot theirs and itisjust
being dumped infrontof their property.Also,Mr.Mann referred toa new residence
which ithasrecentlybeen finished and which resembles a "football stadium"whenislitup
at night and wanted to know of any code restrictions on external lighting.Staff clarified
that the above complaints should be directed to the Public Works and/or the Code
Enforcement Departments forproperhandling.
VII.Adjournment
Action:There being no further business before the Board,Mr.Morton adjourned the
meetingat approximately 10:37PM.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ;
NOTICE ISHEREBY given that the City Commissionofthe City of
SouthMiami,Florida will conductaPublicHearingduringits
regularCityCommissionmeetingonTuesday,October 16,2001
beginningat7:30 p.m.,intheCityCommission Chambers,6130
Sunset Drive,to consider:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ANDCITY COMMISSION OF
THECITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDARELATINGTOA
REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-10.6 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A SPECIAL USE APPROVAL.'TO
PLACE A STEALTH CELLULAR COMMUNICATION FACILITY
(FLAGPOLE)ONTHE YMCA PROPERTY AT 4300 SW58TH
AVENUE,WITHINTHE "PI"PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONING
DISTRICT.V ,"
Inquiries concerning this itemshouldbedirectedtothePlanning
Department at 305-663-6326.-'.
ALL interested parties areinvitedtoattend and will beheard.
Ronetta Taylor,CMC
City Clerk
•Cityof South Miami
Pursuantto Florida Statutes 286.0105,theCityherebyadvisesthepublicthatIfapersondecidesto
appealanydecisionmadebythisBoard,AgencyorCommissionwithrespecttoanymatter
considered atits meeting or hearing,heorshe will needa record ofthe proceedings,and that for
such purpose,affected person mayneedtoensurethata verbatim record ofthe proceedings is
made,whichrecordincludesthetestimonyandevidenceuponwhichtheappealistobebased.
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