Res No 074-18-15107RESOLUTION NO. 074-18-15107
A Resolution approving a Special Exception so as to allow a project within the TODD
(MU-5) of more than four (4) stories and more than 40,000 square feet for the property
located at 6075 SW 72 nd Street.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Alta Developers, LLC, submitted an application (number PB-17-033)
requesting a Special Exception approval for a Large Scale Development for a mixed-use building located
at 6075 SW 72 nd Street; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted concurrent requests to change the zoning of the
northern portion of the site from TODD (MU-4) to TODD (MU-5) and for a Variance to reduce the
number of required parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the site consists of 1.611 acres and the proposed development will provide 203
residential units, 2,441 square feet of commercial space, and 3,678 square feet of restaurant; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Land Development Code (LDC) Section 20-8.9 Special exceptions, any
site that is in excess of 40,000 square feet or any development in excess of four (4) stories, shall be
designated as a Large Scale Development and reviewed by the Planning Board and shall require
approval by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, at its December 12, 2017 meeting, the Planning Board held a public hearing on the
application, considered each of the requirements and conditions for Large Scale Development listed in
Section 20-8.9 of the LDC, and voted four (4) to two (2) to recommend approval of the requested
Special Exception; and
WHEREAS, Section 20-8.9 (C) requires that all uses in a large scale development must comply
with the following general requirements and any othe"r requirements that the City Commission may
consider appropriate and necessary.
1. All such uses shall comply with all requirements established in the appropriate zoning use
district, unless additional or more restrictive requirements are set forth below or by the City
Commission.
2. All such uses must be of a compatible and complementary nature with any existing or
planned surrounding uses.
3. The City Commission shall determine the overall compatibility of the development with the
existing or planned surrounding uses.
WHEREAS, Section 20-8.9 (C) requires that the development will:
1. Not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of
the proposed use;
2. Not be detrimental to the public welfare, property or improvements in the neighborhood;
and
3. Complies with all other applicable Code provisions.
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, having considered each
of the Special Exception requirements and conditions and having found that those conditions have
been met, desire to approve the application for the Special Exception.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The recitals set forth in this resolution are true and they are supported by competent
substantial evidence and they are incorporated into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full
herein.
Section 2. The application (number PB-17-033) submitted by Alta Developers, LLC, requesting a
Special Exception for a Large Scale Development for a mixed-use building consisting of commercial,
restaurant and residential uses within the TODD (MU-5) zoning district located at 6075 SW 72 nd Street,
South Miami, Florida, complies with the requirements of 20-8.9 (C) and (D) and is hereby approved
with the following conditions:
General Conditions
1. Any development of the property will be in substantial compliance with the documents submitted,
including: Letter of Intent from Ines Marrero-Priegues dated August 11, 2017; Application Book
consisting of a survey prepared by Fortun, Leavy, Skiles, Inc. dated 7/27/17; Site Photographs (Sheet
CP-l.0); Renderings dated 11/14/17 (Sheets R-l.0 through R-l.s); Aerial Photos of the site (Sheet
CP-2.0); a Zoning Chart dated 8/11/17 (Sheet A-O.l); an Area Schedule dated 9/20/17 (Sheet A-
1.00); Floor and Roof Plans (Sheets A-l.0l through 1.07); building elevations (Sheets A-2.01 and A-
2.02); a building section drawing (Sheet A-3.01); and Planter Details (Sheet A-4.0) all signed and
sealed by Roberto Behar (9-20-17); and a Tree Disposition Plan dated 10/10/17 (Sheet TD-l) and
landscape plans (Sheets L-l through L-4) dated 8/8/17 prepared by Witkin Hults Design Group; and
a Traffic Impact Study and Parking Study both prepared by Richard Garcia & Associates.
2. All documents submitted with this application are to be made part of the record.
3. Any improvements in the Public Right-of-Way shall be approved by the applicable agency (FDOT,
Miami-Dade County and/or City of South Miami).
4. All impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
5. The Applicant shall provide a letter acknowledging compliance with the applicable Level of Services
requirements prior to the issuance of final permit to the property. If any concurrency approvals
expire 21 re-review shall be required by the appropriate agency.
6. Any changes that increase densities, intensities or population shall require a new Concurrency
Analysis.
7. Applicant shall submit verification from Miami-Dade County that the proposed new development
has been reviewed and approved for all access management considerations prior to site plan
approval.
8. Flood elevations shall be reviewed and approved for consistency with FEMA requirements and the
City's National Insurance Flood Program Ordinance prior to building permit approval.
9. The Applicant shall comply with applicable conditions and requirements by Miami-Dade County
Public Works Department, Fire Rescue Department, Department of Regulatory and Economics
Resources -DERM (DRER), Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department, and FDOT.
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10. The Applicant shall execute and record in the public records of Miami-Dade County, a Development
Agreement and a Maintenance Covenant, in a form approved by the City Commission and City
Attorney, which complies with the requirements of Land Development Code Section 20-8.9 and
which contains all commitments made and conditions imposed as part of the approval of the
Applications. The development agreement shall be enforceable for ten (10) years from the date of
substantial completion as defined in Section 20-8.9.
11 Applicant shall comply with all requirements set forth in Section 20-8.9 in addition to those set
forth in this Resolution unless there is a conflict, in which event Section 20-8.9 shall take precedent.
12. If during the review process it is determined that the development, as proposed, will potentially
cause adverse impact, the Planning Department shall recommend remedial measures to eliminate
or reduce, to the extent possible, these impacts. Development projects that are recommended for
remedial measures will not be required to submit a new application unless it is determined by the
Department that additional changes which would have the effect of increasing densities, square
footage or altering the height or use of a Development have been made. Remedial measures may
include, but are not limited to:
i. Additional screening or buffering;
ii. Additional landscaping;
iii. Building orientation;
iv. Relocation of proposed open space, or alteration of the use of such space;
v. Pedestrian and bicycle safety and access;
vi. Changes to ingress and egress;
vii. Addressing traffic flow to and from the development to avoid intrusion on local streets in
nearby single family residential areas; or
viii. Improvement of the streets adjacent to the project, if applicable.
Construction General Conditions
13. A Construction and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan shall be provided by the Applicant to the
Public Works Departments for approval prior to start of construction. Access points by construction
vehicles shall be provided within the MOT.
14. The Applicant shall provide a Construction Air Quality Management Plan to the Department prior
to the start of construction.
15. A Construction, Demolition and Materials Management Plan (CDMMP) must be submitted by the
Applicant at time of building permit.
16. Construction shall only take place Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
Parking Conditions
A parking adjustment has been approved, permitting a total of 303 on-site parking spaces. A
minimum of 203 of the on-site spaces will be designated for the 203 residential units within the
project (to be assigned in the lease agreements). Residential parking decals and parking cards will
be issued to tenants for the vehicle to be parked in the residential parking area, which shall be
segregated from the commercial/visitor parking area by a card-only access mechanical gate. A
minimum of one decal shall be issued to each rental unit. Tenant vehicles that are found parked in
this commercial/visitor parking area shall be towed, and towing shall be conducted by an authorized
towing company to a towing company storage facility in accordance with Florida law.
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Landscaping
17. The Applicant shall meet all of the minimum requirements of the City Code, Chapters 18
and 24 of the Miami-Dade County Code and specifically comply with all conditions
imposed by Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources -
DERM {DRER}, if any.
18. The property shall be landscaped in accordance with the landscape plan, included with
the site plan submittal, and approved by the Environmental Review and Preservation
Board.
19. Pursuant to Sec. 20-4.5 and 20-4.5.1, as may be amended, the Applicant shall provide
mitigation for all trees to be removed in accordance with City requirements.
Environmental
20. The Applicant shall meet the requirements of the Miami-Dade County Water-Use
Efficiency Standards Manual, effective January 2009, as may be amended from time to
time.
21. All storm water drainage systems shall be maintained in working order at all times to
avoid localize flooding during and after a storm. Parking shall be prohibited on top of any
drainage inlet or drainage manhole.
Architecture
22. Final approval of all plans must be obtained from the Environmental Review and Preservation
Board, as required by Code.
Section 3. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of, --,--,A::..:Jpc:..:r:...:1:...:· l=--__ ---.J, 2018.
APPROVED~~ ~/1 _
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COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Harris: Yea
Commissioner Gil: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
VIA: Steven J. Alexander, City Manager
FROM:
DATE:
Jane K. Tompkins, AICP, Planning and Zoning Direct7f.J
March 20, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map; amending the designation of the northern
portion of the property located at 6075 SW 72nd Street, from "TODD (MU-4)" to "TODD (MU-
S)". .
A Resolution approving a Special Exception so as to allow a project within the TODD (MU-5) of
more than four (4) stories and more than 40,000 square feet for the property located aVi075
SW 72 nd Street.
A Resolution relating to a variance application to reduce the amount of required parking spaces
for a mixed-use building located at 6075 SW nnd Street.
BACKGROUND:
The property known as 6075 Sunset Drive is 1.6-acres in size and has frontages on SW 72 nd Street,
SW 61 st Avenue, and SW 71 5t Street; it makes up approximately one-half ofthe block. Currently,
it's developed with a 20,371 sq. ft. multi-story office building and surface parking lot. The
southeast corner of the lot is open space and there are several mature trees on the site.
According to the City's Official Zoning Map, the property is zoned both TODD {MU-4} "Transit-
Oriented Development District (Mixed-Use 4)" and TODD (MU-5) "Transit-Oriented Development
District (Mixed-Use 5)", with the lot being split roughly in half north to south. The Future Land
Use Map designation for the property is TODD (4+4 Story), which is consistent with both zoning
districts.
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
Property Location
Alta Developers, LLC, (the (fapplicant"t has submitted three (3) applications for the property: (1)
a zoning map amendment for the northern portion of the property, changing it from TODD MU-
4 to TODD MU-5; (2) a special exception for a large-scale development of more than 40,000
square feet and four (4) stories; and (3) a variance to reduce the number of required parking
spaces. The application package, which includes, among other things, the application, the letter
of intent, a survey with legal description, renderings, a zoning chart, floor plans and roof plan
(pages A-l.Ol through A-l.07L elevations of the four fa~ades (pages A-2.01 and A-2.02L a Tree
Disposition Plan (sheet TD-l) and landscape plans (pages L-i through L-4) is provided as an
Attachment.
If the applications are approved, the applicant will demolish the existing improvements and
develop a multi-story, mixed-use (commercial/residential) building. Comm~rcial space,
consisting of 3,678 square feet of restaurant and 2A41 square feet of retail uses, will be located
on the ground floor of the Sunset Drive fa~ade, and wrap around the corner of the building to
also face onto SW 6ist Avenue.
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A total of 203 residential units will be located on the upper levels ofthe building and the ground
floor level of the northern portion of the building. The unit mix consists of town homes, studios,
and one-, two-, and three-bedroom units of varying sizes as follows:
BREAKDOWN OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Unit Type Number of Units Average Size Unit Mix (%)
(SF)
1 Bedroom 102 738 50%
2 Bedrooms 72 1,077 35
3 Bedrooms 8 1,433 4
Studio 14 566 7
Townhomes 7 I 931 3
UNIT TOTAL 203 100
Six of the townhome units will be located on the ground floor adjacent to SW 71 st Street and the
seventh adjacent 6pt Avenue. These units will be accessed from both the ground floor parking
area and from the right-of-way.
Tenant amenities including a dog park, pool deck, and common areas are provided on the upper
levels of the building.
A total of 303 on-site parking spaces will be provided to serve the building. Access to the parking
garage is obtained via SW 71 5t Street and parking makes up the second through fifth levels ofthe
northern portion of the building. Ground-level parking and loading areas are accessed via 61 st
Avenue.
The building will be eight (8) stories in height along Sunset Drive and step down to fifty-two (52)
feet along 71 st Street.
ApPLICATION REQUESTS
The applicant has submitted three zoning applications: (l) a zoning map amendment from TODD
(MU-4) to TODD (MU-5); (2) a Special Exception to allow a large-scale development of more than
four stories and 40,000 square feet; and (3) a Variance to allow a reduction in the number of
parking spaces.
1. Zoning Map Amendment TODD {MU-4} to TODD (MU-5)
In order to develop the proposed mixed-use building, the northern portion of the property must
be rezoned from TODD (MU-4) to TODD (MU-5). Excerpts of the existing and proposed zoning
map are provided below:
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Proposed Zoning Map
Per the LDC, the TODD's purpose is to maximize the presence of the mass transit center that's
within walkin-g distance of the districts' boundaries. The district is made up of five (5)
subcategories and it's intended to provide for the development of office uses, office services,
office-related retail, retail, retail services, and residential uses in multi-story and mixed use
projects that are characteristic of transit-oriented developments (Sec. 20-3.1(8)(16)).
TODD MU-4 and TODD MU-S are both described as "mixed use". The major difference between
the two categories is in the allowable building height. MU-4 is limited to two stories. MU-S, on
the other hand, requires a minimum oftwo stories with four stories allowed by right; up to eight
stories are allowed if the building is designed in a way that makes it eligible for certain bonuses.
These height bonuses are discussed in more detail in the discussion on the Special Exception
request. There are also minor differences between MU-4 and MU-S in the types of uses
permitted: banks and saving institutions are allowed by-right in MU-S and reupholstery and
furniture repair is allowed as a special use in MU-S. Neither use is allowed in MU-4. Further, free-
standing garages are allowed in MU-S, but not MU-4.
As shown on the excerpt of the Zoning Map, above, the MU-4 district makes up essentially the
northern half of the lots between SW 59 th Place and SW 61 st Court. This enclave of MU-4 is
surrounded by MU-5, Medium Intensity Office (MO) and TODD (PI).
The mixed-use TODD and MO district are very similar in terms of land uses allowed, with the main
differences being that MO doesn't allow the range of residential dwelling types or the retail uses
found in the TODD.
The table below provides the dimensional standards for the three districts:
Comparison of Dimensional Requirements
TODD (MU-4) TODD (MU-S) MO
Minimum Size NA NA 10,000 sq. ft.
Frontage NA NA 100'
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Setback
Front Vary based on Vary based on 15*
Rear location location 10
Side (Interior) 0
Side (Street) 10
Between Buildings 20
Maximum Height 2 stories/28' 2 stories minimum/4 4 stories/50'
story maximum; up
to 8 stories with
bonuses per Sec. 20-
8.10
Building Coverage NA NA NA-
Impervious NA NA 85%
Coverage
FAR NA NA 1.6
As both MO and TODD (MU-5) allow for greater building heights and similar uses, the requested
zoning change would not be incompatible.
Staff has also reviewed the City's Comprehensive Plan and determined the requested rezoning
furthers the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and, more specifically, the following goals and
policies of the Future Land Use element:
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Policy 1.1.2 In reviewing proposed amendments to this plan and the Zoning Map,
compatibility with adjacent uses shall be the major determinant.
Goal 3 To achieve a tax base adequate to support a high level of municipal services via
increased mixed-use projects and flexible building heights in designated Transit Oriented
Development Districts (TODD), to the extent that development and redevelopment in
these districts does not adversely impact surrounding neighborhoods and uses.
Policy 3.1.1 Zone for new development and redevelopment in accordance with the Future
Land Use Map, including multi-story and mixed-used districts.
Policy 3.1.4 The City of South Miami encourages development and redevelopment in the
Transit-Oriented Development District. Existing streetscape widths along SW 62 Avenue
and Sunset Drive will permit increased building heights that are aesthetically-pleasing. The
City encourages transparent street-level retail with a mix of retail services, office uses,
office services, and residential uses in mixed-use and multi-story projects, as well as
encouraging a district-wide mix of land uses via multiple projects.
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Finally, a concurrency analysis (see attachment) was completed to determine compliance with
the various Level of Services standards. The standards will be satisfied by the proposed project.
2. Special Exception for a Large-Scale Development
The applicant's second request is for approval of special exception for large-scale development.
Pursuant to the TODD regulations (Sec. 20-8.9 Special Exceptionst any site larger than 40,000
square feet or any development taller than four (4) stories shall be designated as a Large-Scale
Development and reviewed under the Special Exception provisions of the Code. The proposed
project exceeds both thresholds. Essentially, this section provides conditions and design
requirements that a project must satisfy for approval; it is provided in its entirety as an
Attachment.
Staff Observations Based on Section 20-8.9
.1. Residential uses are not permitted on the first floor within that portion of the building
fronting on the main street. The phrase "main street" means the thoroughfare that abuts
the property line of the development and which has the most traffic, as compared to any
other street that abuts the property. The proposed project includes first floor residential
on SW G1 st and SW 71 st . As these roadways do not have as much traffic as Sunset Drive, the
project complies with this requirement.
2. The proposed uses are of a compatible and complementary nature with the existing and
planned surrounding uses. The property is surrounded by buildings of various heights and
land uses, including retail, office, a private club, a school and a mixed-use building.
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Comparison with Surrounding Properties
Land Use Zoning
Property Office TODD MU-4 and TODD
MU-5
North Office MO
East Commercial TODD MU-4 and TODD
MU-5
South City Hall and Miami-Dade TODD-PI
County Library
West Multi-family residential, TODD MU-4, TODD MU-5
Office, and Private Club and MO
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity nor will it be detrimental to the public welfare, property
or improvements in the neighborhood.
4. The MU-5 district allows four stories by right, and up to four more under Section 20-8.10 Bonus
allocations, as follows:
Action Bonus
For everyone (1) floor of residential use lone (1) additional floor of residential use with
I the minimum parking requirement (two (2)
cars per residential use)
Public plaza-min. five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. One (1) additional floor
and art work in plaza setting
Develop full frontage with street-design as One (1) additional floor
part of pedestrian walkway system
Develop "cross-thru's" from street to public One (1) additional floor
open space system as part of pedestrian walk-
system, on owner's property (maintenance
required in Section 20-8.15)
With three levels of residential, the project is entitled to an additional three floors. The full-
frontage street design al~ng Sunset Drive entitles the project to a fourth bonus floor, bringing
the total project to a height of eight (8) stories. The far;:ade proposed for SW 71 st Street is only
fifty-two (52) feet in height, which is comparable to the fou r stories/fifty (50) feet limit of the MO
district across the street.
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5. The project must comply with other applicable Code provisions, including the TODD Regulating
Plan. The Regulating Plan classifies streets in the district as either Main or M·inor; and further
provides design standards such as the location and dimensions of build-to lines and requirements
for awnings or arcades based on these street types.
The site plan for this propf;!rty, which is challenged by having three (3) street frontages, was
designed to comply with the regulations for a Main Street (Le., Sunset Drive), which is treated as
the front of the building. Further, the facades along SW 6pt Avenue and SW 71st Street, which
are designated as Minor Streets, are treated as the side. of the building. The building lacks the
required awning or arcade on the north elevation but staff notes that the townhouse type
residential units do not lend themselves to an awning or arcade, and that the landscap.ed areas
in front of the units and the street trees will serve the same purpose as an arcade. Finally, Staff
notes that the building at the east end of the block which also has frontage on three (3) streets,
treatsthe71st Street fa~ade as the rear of the structure and lacks an arcade or awning. Staff
recommends that this be resolved with the Environmental Review and Preservation Board during
their review.
6_ The Traffic Impact Study and the Parking Study prepared·by Richard Garcia & Associates, Inc.,
were reviewed on behalf of the City by Juan Calderon of CALTRAN Engineering Group, Inc. Mr.
Calderon determined that the studies were acceptable (please see Attachments).
7. A Development Agreement and a Maintenance Covenant shall be prepared and approved by
the Commission, in accordance with Section 20-8.9(1) and (J).
3. Variance to reduce the total number of parking spaces
The final application is for a variance to reduce the required number of off-street parking spaces
for the proposed development. As designed, the project has 303 spaces on-site and gets credit
for eleven (11) spaces on the adjacent streets for a total of 314 spaces.
With 203 residential units and 6,119 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail space, the
project would be required to provide a total of 466 ?paces:
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Residential: 2 spaces per unit plus 1 visitor space per 10 units
(203 x 2) + (203/10) = 406 + 21 = 427
Retail: 1 space per 300 sq. ft. gross floor area
2,441/300 = 9
Restaurant: 1/100 sq. ft. of patron area plus 1/300 of non-patron area
2,452/100 = 25
1,226/300 = 5
TOTAL: 427 + 9 + 25 + 5 = 466
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With 466 spaces required and 314 provided, the project has a deficit of 152 spaces. The applicant
proposes providing the required spaces for the retail and restaurant uses and the required visitor
spaces, but reducing the residential parking to 1.3 spaces per unit for 275 residential spaces.
Pursuant to Section 20-5.9 of the LOC, a variance for off-street parking can be reviewed and
permitted by the City Commission at a public hearing, after a recommendation by the Planning
Board. Variance decisions shall be based on an affirmative finding as to each of five criteria
presented below along with Staff's findings. Please note that the Applicant's letter of intent
includes their comments on how each ofthe criteria are satisfied.
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1. The variance is necessary to relieve particular extraordinary conditions relating to a
specific property;
Staff Response: The LDC requires properties in the TODD to have their parking
located at the side or rear of the building, so street frontages can be developed with
uses that maximize the pedestrian experience. Since this property has three street
frontages all three have retail/restaurant and/or residential uses. Those liner uses
result in the parking being limited to a smaller area of the ground level and the upper
levels. With the four-story height limit of the MO district to the north, and to limit its
bulk, the building is not designed to the full permitted height. These considerations
result in even less space being available for parking and the inability to comply with
the code requirements for parking.
2. Denial of the variance would result in hardship to the owner. Hardship results if the
restriction of the zoning ordinance, when applied to a particular property, becomes
arbitrary, confiscatory or unduly oppressive because of conditions of the property that
distinguish it from other properties under similar zoning restrictions;
Staff Response: One hundred sixteen units, or over half of the total, are either
studio apartments or one-bedroom units. Imposing the code required parking of two
(2) spaces per unit for these small units, seems unduly oppressive.
3. The extraordinary conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of
the applicant;
Staff Response: The condition of having three (3) adjacent streets is not the result of
an action of the applicant.
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4. The requested variance is the minimum variance necessary to make possible the
reasonable use of the land, building or structure;
Staff Response: Given the mix of unit sizes, the cost of the ·additional parking and
the impact of the additional floors on the building's design, the variance requested is
the minimum necessary to make possible the reasonable use of the land.
S. That the approval of the variance will be in consistent with the general intent and
purpose of the Land Development Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood
or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
Staff Response: Allowing a reduction in parking in the urban area close to the
Metrorait shopping and employment centers is consistent with the general intent and
purpose of the LDC and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or detrimental to the
public welfare. It is worth noting that it's common in development regulations to
provide lower ratios for smaller units such as studios, and for transit oriented projects
such as this one. Further, the Parking Study prepared by Richard Garcia & Associates
demonstrates that the proposed parking will be sufficient for the needs of the
development.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION
Following a public hearing on December 12, 2017, the Planning Board voted as follows to
recommend approval of the applications, inclusive of staff's recommended conditions listed
below,and the following additional conditions: (1) ensure that the Landscape Plan comply with
the mitigation requirements of the LDC; and (2) the applicant to consider a minimum of four (4)
units of affordable housing via a covenant.
1) Zoning Map Amendment from TODD (MU-4) to TODD (MU-S):
Vote: six ayes, two nays
(2) Special Exception to allow a project of more than four (4) stories and more than
40,000 square feet in size: .
Vote: six ayes, two nays
(3) Variance to reduce the amount of required parking:
Vote: six ayes, two nays
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Staff recommends approval, with the conditions listed below, of the proposed changes: (1) an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map changing the designation from TODD MU-4 to TODD MU-
S for the northern portion of the property; (2) a Special Exception to allow a large-scale
development; and (3) a Variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces.
General Conditions
1. Any development of the property will be in substantial compliance with the documents
submitted including: Letter of Intent from Ines Marrero-Priegues dated August II, 2017;
Application Book consisting of a survey prepared by Fortun, Leavy, Skiles, Inc. dated 7/27/17;
Renderings dated 9/20/17 (Sheets R-l.0 through R-1.2L Site Photographs (Sheets CP-l.O and CP-
2.0); a Zoning Chart dated 8/11/17 (Sheet A-O.l) a site plan data sheet (A-1.00); Floor and Roof
Plans (Sheets A-1.00 through 1.07); building elevations (Sheets A-2.01 and A-2.02); a building
section drawing (Sheet A-3.01); and Planter Details (Sheet A-4.0) all signed and sealed by Roberto
Behar (9-20-17); and a Tree Disposition Plan dated 10/10/17 (Sheet TO-I) and landscape plans
(Sheets L-l through L-4) dated 8/8/17 prepared by Witkin Hults Design Group; and a Traffic
Impact Study and Parking Study both prepared by Richard Garcia & Associates.
2. All documents submitted with this application are to be made part of the record.
3. Any improvements in the Public Right-of-Way shall be approved by the applicable agency
(FOOT, Miami-Dade County and/or City of South Miami).
4. All impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
5. The Applicant shall provide a letter acknowledging compliance with the applicable Level
of Services requirements prior to the issuance of final permit to the property. If any
concurrency approvals expire a re-review shall be required by the appropriate agency.
6. Any changes that increase densities, intensities or population shall require a new
Concurrency Analysis.
7. Applicant shall submit verification from Miami-Dade County that the proposed new
development has been reviewed and approved for all access management considerations
prior to site plan approval.
8. Flood elevations shall be reviewed and approved for consistency with FEMA requirements
and the City's National Insurance Flood Program Ordinance prior to building permit
approval.
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9. The Applicant shall comply with applicable conditions and requirements by Miami-Dade
County Public Works Department, Fire Rescue Department, Department of Regulatory
and Economics Resources -DERM (DRER), Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer
Department, and FDOT.
10. The Applicant shall execute and record in the public records of Miami-Dade County, a
Development Agreement and a Maintenance Covenant, in a form approved by the City
Commission and City Attorney, which complies with the requirements of Land
Development Code Section 20-8.9.
11. The Applicant shall execute and record in the public records of Miami-Dade County; a
restrictive covenant, in a form approved by and subject to the review and approval ofthe
City Manager and City Attorney, which contains all commitments made and conditions
imposed as part of the approval of the Applications.
Construction General Conditions
12. A Construction and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan shall be provided by the Applicant
to the Public Works Departments for approval priorto start of construction. Access points
by construction vehicles shall be provided within the MOT.
13. The Applicant shall provide a Construction Air Quality Management Plan to the
Department prior to the start of construction.
14. A Construction, Demolition and Materials Management Plan (CDMMP) must be
submitted by the Applicant at time of building permit.
15. Construction shall only take place Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m.
Landscaping
16. The Applicant shall meet all of the minimum requirements of the City Code, Chapters 18
and 24 of the Miami-Dade County. Code and specifically comply with all conditions
imposed by Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources -
DERM (DRER), if any.
17. The property shall be landscaped in accordance with the landscape plan, included with
the site plan submittal, and approved by the Environmental Review and Preservation
Board.
18. Pursuant to Sec. 20-4.5, as may be amended, the Applicant shall provide mitigation for all
trees to be removed in accordance with City requirements.
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Environmental
19. The Applicant shall meet the requirements of the Miami-Dade County Water-Use
Efficiency Standards Manual, effective January 2009, as may be amended from time to
time.
20. All storm water drainage systems shall be maintained in working order at all times to
avoid localize flooding during and after a storm. Parking shall be prohibited on top of any
drainage inlet or drainage manhole.
Architecture
21. Final approval of all plans must be obtained from the Environmental Review and
Preservation Board, as required by Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
* Application Package
* Application
* Letter of intent
* Application booklet
* Concurrency Analysis
* Land Development Code Section 20-8.9 Special Exceptions
* Traffic Impact Study prepared by Richard Garcia & Associates, Inc.
* Parking Study prepared by Richard Garci~ & Associates, Inc.
* Email from Juan Calderon of CALTRAN Engineering Group, Inc.
* Draft Ordinance approving the Zoning Map amendment
* Copy of Applicant's Notification Letter and Affidavit of Mailing
* Notice of Public Hearing
* Legal Ad
* Mailing Label Affidavit with Location Map (Property Owners within 500 Feet) dated 8/8/18
* Mailing Leibel Affidavit with Location Map (Abutting Property Owners) dated 8/8/17
* Excerpt of Planning Board meeting minutes, December 12,2017
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KESHA BAS SUE, who on oath says that he Or She 'is the
LEGAL CLERK Legal Notices of the MiamI Daily BLismess
Review flkJa Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday,
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tn Miami-Dade County, Florida: that Ihe attached copy of
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malter of
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ReView IS a newspaper published at Miami In said
Miami-Dade COltnty, Flonda and that the said ne~spaper has
heretofore been continuously published in said Miami -Dade
County, Flonda eaclt day (except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays) alld has been elltered as second class mail
matter at the post office in M,ami in sa,d Miami-Dade County,
Flonda, for a periOd of one year next precedIng the f,rst
publication 01 t~e attached COpy 01 advertisement, ano allianl
furtller says thaI he or Site ~as neilher paio nor prontlsed any
person, firm or corporalion any discount, rebate, commission
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eRn OF SOUTH MOM,/lIB
1l\Q@'VDClE OIF PUBLIC HEARDH@
MOT ICE IS HEREBY given thaI the City Commission of the City of South
Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearing(s) at its regular City CommiSSion
meeting scheduled lor Tuesday, April 3,2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m,; in
the City Commission Chambers, 6130 S~et Drive, to consider the following
item(s):
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a multi-year
agreement for the purchase of a Use of Force simulator from Training
LE, LLC lor the Police Department
(
A Resolution approving a Special Exception so as to allow iI project)
within the TO~~ (MU-5) of more than four (4) stories and more than
40,000 square feel for the property located at 6075 SW 72nd Street,
A Resolution relating to a variance application to reduce the amount of
required par\{ing spaces for a mixed-use building located at 6075 SW
72nd Street. '
An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map; amending the deSignation
of the northern portion of the property located at 6075 SW 72nd
Street. from "TODD (MU-4)" to "TODD (MU-5)".
An Ordinance adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to
amend the future land use category ·Parks and Open SpaGe" and to
amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, to identify
the area located under the Metrorail,including 'the Underline linear
parl<., as part of the City's Plirks and Open Space, and Authorizing
Transmittal to the Florida Department 01 Economic Opportunily and,
Review Agencies,
,ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-
663-6340,
Maria M, Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286,0105, the City hereby advises the pUblic
that if a person decides to appeal any deciSion made by this Board. Agency
or Commission with respect to 'any matter considered at its meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that 10r such
purpose, affected person rnay need tp ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is 10 be based,
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