Ord. No. 09-84-1204ORDINANCE NO.9-84-1204
ANORDINANCEOFTHECITYOFSOUTHMIAMI,FLORIDA,GRANTING
ASPECIALUSEPERMITTOPROFESSIONALCONVERTERS,INC,ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT7331 SOUTHWEST 63RDAVENUE,SOUTH
MIAMI,FLORIDA,LEGALLYDESCRIBEDASLOTS910,AND11,
BEAVERHOMESITESSUBDIVISION,ACCORDING TOTHEPLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41AT PAGE 69 OF THE
PUBLICRECORDSOFDADECOUNTY,FLORIDA,UNDER
SECTION5-10-3.05OFSECTION1OF ORDINANCE NO.20-71-724,
HERETOFORE ADOPTED AS THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITYOFSOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,TOALLOWATWOLEVELPARKING
STRUCTURE ONRO ZONED PROPERTY ASAN ACCESSORY USETO MAIN
BUILDING ON ABUTTING CO ZONED PROPERTY.
WHEREAS,the Planning Board of the City of South Miami,Florida,
has considered the Special Use Permit herein granted and made their recommendation
of approval thereof;and
WHEREAS,StaffoftheCityof South Miami,Florida,has considered
the Special Use Permit herein granted and made their recommendation of approval
thereof;
NOW,THEREFORE,BEITORDAINEDBYTHEMAYORANDTHECITY
COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.That the application of Professional Converters,Inc.,
for a Special Use Permit to allow a two level parking structure on RO zoned
property as an accessory use to main building on abutting CO zoned property at
7331 S.W.63rd Avenue,South Miami,Florida,and legally described as:
Lots 9,10 &11,BEAVER HOMESITES SUBDIVISION,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 41at Page 69 of the Public Records
of Dade County,Florida,
be,and the same is hereby approved if in substantial compliance with plans drawn
by Gottfried &Brown,architects,dated 12/9/83 entitled:Phase II,South Miami
Medical Square and landscape plan as drawn by Michael Spencer,dated 3/23/84
entitled:South Miami Medical Square RO Parking Landscape Improvement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August ,1984.
APPROVED:%
ATTEST:
Passed on 1st Reading:6/5/84
Passed on 2nd Reading:8/7/84
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STAFFRECOMMENDATION
Hearing #84-10 Professional Converters,Inc.
Staff recommends approval (on both requests).
The applicant is requesting to amend the RO portion of the zoning ordinance
by creating a special use permit to allow a two level parking structure
with specific conditions.The applicant is then requesting a special use
permit for a project which meets the conditions set forth in the amended
ordinance.
Staff's recommendation on the first request is based heavily on the appli
cant's proposal of amending the special use section of the zoning district
and not the uses permitted.Reviewing each project on an individual basis
with attention given to the special circumstances of each application creates
the option of approval versus the requirement of approval.This process
affords the applicant the opportunity of presenting those aspects of the
project which are beneficial to the City and perhaps even supercede zoning
requirements.In addition to this applicant,the proposed amendment would
afford at least four other property owners (7221,7231 and 7241 S.W.63
Avenue and 6919 S.W.62 Avenue)a similar opportunity.
In reference to the second request,staff's recommendation is based primari
ly on the alleviation of additional traffic on 63 Avenue which would have
occured with the development of a professional office building on the project
site.One of the proposed special use conditions prohibits access from the
RO zoned portion of the property.Realizing the sensitivity of the surround
ing neighborhood to traffic infiltration,this aspect of the project becomes
the single most important feature.
The proposed parking structure would serve an additional 20,350 square feet
of office space.Together with the existing building,the applicant is pro
posing approximately 53,350 square feet of office space for the total site.
Disregarding economics,the maximum allowable square footage for the property
is approximately 70,000 square feet for the CO zoned portion and 9,144 square
feet for the R0 zoned portion.Combined,the maximum allowable for this
site is approximately 79,144 square feet or 48.3%larger than the proposed
project.
On the issue of the effectiveness of a parking structure as a buffer between
residential and commercial office uses,the proposal is not as clear.
Visually,a two story,residential office building would make the transition
easier on the eye than a structure with a maximum finished floor height of
4'-6";however,when presented with the proposed project on a preliminary
level,the Environmental Review and Preservation Board found it aesthetically
acceptable.
MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING BOARD,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
APRIL 24,1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.by Chairman Bernard Michel son
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
followed by roll call.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Leonard Kalish
Rev.C.E.Standifer
Claire Abbott
Lee Perry
EdwardCoburn
Bernard Michel son
Ronald Smith
Diana Wheeler,Director of Planning and Zoning and David Smith,Planner were
also present.
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Hearing #84-10
Request:
Request:
Legal Description
Location:
Professional Converters,Inc.
To amend section 5-10-3 by adding subsection 5-10-
3.05 to create a special use permit to allow a two
level parking structure on RO zoned property where
RO zoned property abuts CO zoned property with cer
tain conditions;amendments to sections 5-10-4.04
and 5-10-4.09 concerning lot coveraqe and parking
levels respectively,to coincide with the conditions
setforthin 5-10-3.05.
For a special use permit to allow a two level park
ing structure on R0 zoned property where RO zoned
property abuts CO zoned property.
Lots 9,10,11 Beaver Homesites
Plat Book 41 Page 69
7331S.W.63 Avenue
Chairman Michel son read,for the minutes,a letter of objection from
Harbor Heights Development Corp.as follows:
This is an objection to the application for creation of a special use for
the property described as 7331 S.W.63 Avenue (lots 9,10,11 Beaver
Homesites Plat Book 41 Page 69.)
As owners of the property abutting said properties we object.
As owners of lots 5,6,7 and 8 Beaver Homesites,we were required by the City
as a condition of receiving a building permit,to design a building and land
scaped area which would preserve the residential flavor of the neighborhood.
Our parking was required to be incorporated into the visual aspect of the
property.
This present application is for a structure which will completely change
the nature and atmosphere of the neighborhood and make our own property less
attractive.
By this letter,we also appoint Michael A.Jullie to act as our prerepresen-
tative in any proceedings before the Planning Board or the City Commission.
The letter is signed by Dennis Berger,Vice President and notarized by
Michael A.Jullie.
Mr.Alan Gold,attorney representing the applicant,addressed the Board and
introduced Mr.Ben Guilford and Jeff Fein,Principals,Mr.Tom Brown,archi
tect and Mr.Michael Spencer,Landscape architect.
Mr.Gold presented the plans to the Board and drew their attention to the
fact that the plans have been presented to the Environmental Review and
Preservation Board which gave conceptual approval.He further stated that
a neighborhood meeting had been held during which the plans had been present
ed to those interested parties and questions answered.
The proposed addition to the existing medical building would be three floors
and a penthouse for a total of 20,000 square feet.Tho addition is permis-
sable under CO zoning.The proposed parking deck,second level,will be
elevated four feet,six inches (4*-6")above grade with an additional wall
over that to a hieght of eight (8')feet.Extensive landscaping is planned
for the residential side as well as the back side (north)using a berm rising
to the height of the wall.This will completely hide the parking deck from
the street.There will be no access to parking from S.W.63 Avenue,there
by further preserving the residential ambiance.
Mr.Michael Spencer presented the landscape plans along with Mr.Tom Brown.
Hedging and screen material will be used on the lower portion of the berm
giving way to shade trees which will rise to 20 to 25 feet to screen any
structure.Two of the large trees,already on the property,will be saved
as landmarks and landscaping is also planned for the terraces of the building.
Chairman Michelson asked if the hedge was in conflict with the zoninq or
dnance with reference to height.Mrs.Wheeler responded that the hedqe
would not be a problem since it was away from the v operty line and was
not a continuous solid feature.
Mr.Gold introduced his letter to the City Manager which porposes spfcific
tTcUl }L tIT^I ^xKentail:;19;thp addition of a subsection allowingspecialuse.This is further coupled with an executed Declaration of
Restrictive Coveneant,copies of which were distributed to the Board by Mr
w?Jh lit fill nil»lel thei>T^*"??*t0 develop the P^rty in accordancewiththesiteplansaspresented.Also stated are the commitmtents to ti
the property together under Unity of Title and their responsibility under"
the present ownership and under any successor and assigns,to maintain the
landscaping in strict accordance with the detailed plans submitted.
Chairman Michelson deemed the Public Hearing open and requested any who
wished to speak either for or aginst the item to come forward.
Mr.Peter Wilson,resident of the area and member of the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board of the City of South Miami,spoke in favor
of the project emphasizing the traffic patterns which favor the residential
area.
?n\h1C?afl JU111^add,?ssed the Board to withdraw the objection as statedmtheletterreadattheopeningofthehearing.
Mr.Coburn of the Planning Board expressed a favorable opinion of trie project,
Chairman Michelson held the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION:3y Claire Abbott to approve the plans as presented
Seconded by Leonard Kalish.
VOTE ON MOTION:Yes -6
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD
APRIL 3,1984
The meeting was called to order b>Chairman Jan Hochstim at 9:00 A.M.
PRESENT:jan Hochstim
PeterWilson
SusanWilson
Magdalene O'Connor
Joseph Shaw
ABSENT:Jaime Borrelli (excused)
Lawrence Henderson (excused)
Diana Wheeler,Director,Planning and Zoning was also present.
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A-Revest for recommendation on a parking structure in an
ku zoning district.
Applicant:Professional Converters,Inc
Architect:Tom Brown
Location:7330 S.W.62 Place
Diana Wheeler explained that this application will be qoinq beforp h,*
deTaW.^L"?°f ^m0?th dS *"""«*to^nf e'z ngcoaetoallowatwolevelaprkmgstructureinanROzoneddistrict»c tn
Mr Thomas Brown,architect,addressed the Boar-n and presented his nlar,*in
"vel'S^reT °Ut that UiS aCCBPtable t0 -PtheeSe^"TsinSe
stateda?ha^\dne^tK^in^la1urisg0fh?h-PPl!Can^addrassed the *<»>«*"«the addition0^ShVexis^nVbKngt %?*^sl^^^™b>Place and would not intrude upon S.W.63 Avenue?P y S'W*62
Ri^HS!!°n ens'ie<?regarding the security and lighting of the stnc'u^P Th„
requirements of RO zoninq,or et the
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MOTION:By Peter Wilson to approve as presented
Seconded by Magdalene O'Com.or.
VOTE ON MOTION:Yes -5
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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LOCATION:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
REQUEST:
REQUEST:
City of South Miami
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HEARING:
DATE:
TIME:
APPLICANT:
#84-10
April 24,1984
7:30 P.M.
Professional Converters,
Inc.
7331S.W.63 Avenue
Lots 9,.10,11BeaverHomesites
Plat Book 41 Page 69
To amend Section 5-10-3 by adding subsection
5-10-3.05 to create a special use permit to
allow a two level parking structure on R0 zoned
property where R0 zoned property abuts CO zoned
property with certain conditions;ammendments
to sections 5-10-4.04 and 5-10-4.09 concerning
lot coverage and parking levels respectively,to
coincidewiththeconditionssetforthin
5-10-3.05.
For a special use permit to allow a two level
parking structure on R0 zoned property where
R0 zoned property abuts CO zoned property.
CITY COMMISSION HEARING May.15,1984
7:30 P.M.
South Miami City Hall
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Chairman
PLANNING BOARD
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