Ord. No. 25-85-1242ORDINANCE NO.25-85-1242
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO DON LEE TO ALLOW.A CLUSTER,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT*ON A SITE OF
1.53 ACRES WHERE 2 ACRES ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED AND
'A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FRONT SETBACK OF 34 FEET ON
AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WHERE A 50 FOOT SETBACK IS
NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6523 S.W.56TH STREET,SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA,AND LEGALLY DESCIBRED AS:THE EAST 228'
OF THE WEST 624'OF THE SOUTH H OF THE SW%OF THE
SW h OFTHE SW\j OF SECTION 24,TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH
RANGE 40 EAST,LESS THE SOUTH 50'THEREOF LYING
AND BEING IN THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Planning Board of the City of South Miami,
Florida,has recommended approval of the variances herein requested;and
WHEREAS,Staff of the City of South Miami,Florida,has
recommended approval of the variances herein nniuosted;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.That a variance be and is hereby granted to
Don Lee to allow a cluster single family residential development on a site of
1.53 acres where 2 acres are normally required and a variance to allow a front
setback of 34*where 50 feet are normally required be,and the same are hereby
granted as to certain described property located at 6523 S.W.56th Street,South
Miami,Florida,and legally described as:
The East 228'of the West 624'of the South h
oftheSW k oftheSW h oftheSW h of Section
24,Township 54 South,Range 40 East,less the
South 50'thereof,lying and being in the City
of South Miami,Dade County,Florida.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect immediately
at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November ,1985
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APPROVED ASTO FORM
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APPLICANT:DON LEE
•''WNER:JACK RHINEHARD,TRUSTEE
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,VARIANCETO ALLCW DEVELOPMENT ON 1.53 ACRES WHERE 2
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Property Description,Location and Legal:
6523 S.W.56 Street
Request:TheOwners of the above property have ni.ule the following request:
1.Variance to allow a cluster,single family ro.s.i<l(intial cfoveloprent on a site
of 1,53 acres where 2 acres are normally required.
2.Variancetoallowa front setback of 34 feet onan existing structure where
a50 foot front setback is normally required.
Petition:We,the undersigned property owners,arc within 300 feet of the above
property.We understand and approve the above request.
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Hearing #85-16
Request:
STAFF RrmMMENDA'PJ.ON
Don Lee
1.Variance toallowa cluster,sin
gle family residential development
ona site of 1.53 acres where 2
acres are normally required.
2.Variance toallowafrontsetback
of 34feetonan existing structure
where a50footfrontsetbackis
nonnally required.
Staff recenmends approval of both requests.
The applicant is proposing a cluster,single family home development.The plan
calls for nine units,small fountains,landscaping,open space,picnic and play
areas.Additionally,the applicant wishes to incorporate the existing single
family home into the plan as one of the nine units.
Although the applicant's property does not moot the two acre minimum require
ment,the proposal meets all other requirements and does not exceed the maximum
six units per acre density.The proposed project acts as a transition between
the single family homes to the east and the inulti family homes to the west.The
on-site circulation is simple and direct and the house plans show workeable lay
outs.In terms of size and appearance,-the proposes!homes should be of,at least,
proportionally equal value to their immediate surroundings.
EXCERPTFROMPLANNINGBOARDMINUTES
SEPTEMBER10,1985
D,Hearing §85-16 l*>n Too
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Request:1.Variance to allow a cluster,sin
gle family residential development
on a site of 1.53 acres where 2
acresarenormally required.
2.variance to allow a front setback
of34feetonan existing struc
ture where a 50 foot front setback
is normallyrequired.
Location:f>523 K.W.56 Street.
Mr.DonLee addressed the Board and presented a scale model,a site plan
and floor plans and elevations of the dwelling units.
Mr.Leenotedthathe chose this properly ljocau.se his intention wasto
findasitefora small village type project.He noted that this site was
available andina good neighborhood.Additionally,he noted that each
home would be owned byan individual hane owner.A Homeowners1 Association
would be established for maintenance.The units will'have private patios
and two parking spaces each with an additional 30%of parking.
Some members ofthe Board expressed concern with regard to traffic.
In response to the Board,Diana Wheeler read as follows:"Staff recommends
approval of both request.The applicant is proposing a cluster,single
family home "development.The plan calls for nine units,,small fountains,
landscaping,open space,picnic and play areas..Additionally,tine.appli
cant wishes to incorporate the existing single family home into the plan
as one of the nine units.
Although the applicant's property does not meet the two acre minimum re
quirement,the proposal meets all other requirements and does not exceed
the maximum six units per acre density.The proposed project acts asa
transition between the single family homes to the east and the multifamily
rotas to the west.The on-site circulation is simple and direct and the
hoqse plans show workeable layouts.In terms of size and appearance/the
proposed hones should be of,a,t least,proportionally equal value to their
immediate surroundings,
Mr.Richard Hersh addressed the Board in opposition to the variances.He
statedthathewasa member ofthe Forest:Cove Homeownersf Association.
He noted the concern for the limited setlxick,questioned what will hap
pen if Miller is four laned,the inconvenience of construction,and value
ofthe units as compared to other homes now.He further noted that the
buffer created by these units was not needed.
In response,Diana Wheeler stated that the four laning of Miller will have
no effect on the property inasmuch as the setbacks are measured from the .
property line and not from the pavement.Additionally,she noted the
variance for the setback is to allow an existing house to remain which is
the request ofthe applicant.
Discussion ensued with regard to whether Mr.Hersh as a represenative of
the homeowners association was speaking for the association or for him
self.It was determined that since a fomnl vote was not taken by the
association,Mr.Hersh was speaking only Tor himself.
In response to the Board,Mr.Lee noted that forms;arc being finalized for
a maintenance agreement.
The Board questeioned Mrs.Wheeler on what was meant by the phrase "the
proposed homes should be of,at least,proportionally equal value to
their immediate surroundings,"in the staff roaanmendations.
in response to the Board,Diana Wheeler noted that heme prices are tied
into the price of the land and the structure of the house.She noted that
ijhe applicant's proposed house would Ixi of greater value on one acre than
onaquarteracre.
Discussion ensued with regard to the land value around the kb-6 zoned area.
In response to the Board,Mrs.Wheeler noted that the difference is pri-.
-ily in the size of the land that the house is situated on.She noted
At Mr.Lee's proposal will not generate the .lowest prices in the area.
dke the density,the prices will probably l>e somewhere between the single
family homes and the apartments.
A letter in opposition to the proposal,was read into the Minutes by Mr,
Prentiss as follows:"A Letter to the city of South Miami,Attention the
Zoning Director Re:Hearing 185-16.We strongly object to the variance re-
guested attached.This variance,if approved will decrease the value of
residential property in this area..
Your support for disapproval is requested.Sincerely,Charlton D,Fairlesa,
Mary Fairless,6510 S.W.54 Lane."
Furhter discussion ensued with regard to the properly being a buffer for
the town houses.
Some Members of the Board were pleased with the scale of the project.
In response to the Board,Mrs.Wheeler noted tliat if this project is not
approved,the'only alternative,not requiring a variance is a single family
home orduplex.
M3TICN:
VOTE ON MOTION:
MOTION APPROVED.
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Jty Richard Prentiss to approve vari
ance *ll and variance j|2 and Hearing
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Seconded by Tliomas Cooper.
Yes 5
No l (Rov.C.E.Standifer).
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
CiliJ of S«Hiih Miami
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HEARING:
DATE:
TIME:
APPLICANT:
#85-16
September 10,1985
7:30 P.M.
Don Lee
1.Variance to allow a cluster,single family
residential development ona site of 1.53
acres where 2 acres are normally required.
2.Variancetoallowafrontsetbackof34
feet onan existing structure where a 50 foot
front setback is normally required.
6523 S.W.56 Street.
TheEast228feetoftheWest624feetof
the South \of the SW \oftheSW \of the
SW \of Section 24,Township 54 South,Range
40 East,lesstheSouth50feet there of
lying and being in the City of South Miami,Dade
County Florida
CMESSION HEARING:October 1,1985
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT IF ANY PERSON DESIRF.S TO APPF.AL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT
TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING,SUCH PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS,AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURC IHAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PRO
CEEDINGS IS MADE,WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TKSTIMON-Y AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL
IS TO BE BASED.(F.S.206.0105)
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HAUL,0130 SUNSET DRIVE,SOUTH
MIAMI.FLORIDA,AT THE TIME AND DATE STATED AnOVE.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO ATTEND.OBJECTIONS <>U EXPRESSIONSOF APPROVAL MAY HE MADE
'N PERSON AT THE HEARING OR FILED IN WRITING PRIOR TO OR AT THE HEARING.THE BOARD RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COMMISSION WHATEVER THE HOARD CONSIDERS IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR
IHI AREA INVOLVED,THE BOARD S RECOMMENDATION ON THIS MAI IIR Wll I.111 HEARD BY IHE CITY COMMISSION
ATA FUTURE DATE.INTERESTED PARTIES REQUESTING INFORMATION ART ASKED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE
ZONING DIRECTORBYCALLING 667-5691 ORBY WRITING.REFER TO HEARING NUMBER WHEN MAKING
INQUIRY.
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Ronald K.Smith
Chairman
PLANNING BOARD
THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE