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01-06-09 Item 8To: Via: From: Date: South Miami *ftedca Cry CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI , I I ®' OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001 The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission Ajibola Balogun, Interim City Manager Sanford A. Youkilis, Acting Planning January 6, 2009 Direct 0 �� �_a EM Subject: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20 -5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY IN THE "TODD(LI -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Request: Pursuant to Section 20- 3.4(B)(4)(b) of the Land Development Code (LDC) the applicant, Dent Masters, is requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair -body shop at the above referenced location. The proposed use is located in the TODD(LI -4) Zoning District. An automobile repair -body shop is permitted in that district with Special Use Approval. The applicant is proposing to re -use a currently vacant building on a site adjacent to a site with an existing automobile repair business, which is owned by the applicant. The building located at 5795 S. Dixie Highway (aka 5795 Progress Road) was used as an automobile repair -body shop, however, it has not been used for several years, which requires the current special use application. Staff Analysis: (1) The applicant's proposal includes the placement of required parking on the open flat area of the site. The parking requirement for the proposed building use is one space for each 300 sq. ft. The building contains 2970 sq. ft. The applicant is providing 1 l spaces on site, one more than required. The site plan submitted shows all parking spaces and maneuvering space to be in accord with required LDC dimensions. (2) The site plan also shows in the open area the installation of two car wash bays and two lift centers under an unenclosed canopy structure. These uses are considered accessory to the main use and will only be used as part of the automobile service center and not open to the public. (3) The location of an automobile repair -body shop in the Progress Road industrial area is a compatible use for the area and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Special conditions applicable: The LDC provides that special uses must be approved by the City Commission after a public hearing and receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Board. The overall purpose is to determine the compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding neighborhood. A special use must comply with the conditions set forth in Section 2,0- 5.8(B) in that the use: a) will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use; b) will not be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood; c) and complies with all other applicable Code provisions. Planning Board Action: The Planning Board at its December 9, 2008 meeting adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the special use request with three conditions set forth below. Recommendation - The requested special use approval for an automobile repair -body shop at this location complies with the LDC requirements set forth for special uses in Section 20 -3.4 and the conditional use requirements set forth in Section 20 -5.8. Approval of the application with the following conditions is recommended: (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Backup Documentation: Draft Resolution Application Location Map Letter of Intent Planning Department staff report (12 -9 -08) . Excerpt Planning Board Minutes (12 -9 -08) Site PlanlFloor Plan Site Photos (booklet) Public Notices SAY XAComm Items\2009 \1- 6- 09\PBO -08 -034 Special use Car Repair CM Report.doc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR -AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20- 5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY IN THE "TODD(LI -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20- 3.3(D) and Section 20- 3.4(B)(22) of,the Land Development Code (LDC), an applicant, Dent Masters Inc., has submitted Planning Board Application No. PB -08 -034 requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair and body shop at 5795 S. Dixie Highway located in the "TODD(LI -4) Zoning District. "; and WHEREAS, an automobile repair -body shop is allowed in the that district automobile rental agency is allowed in the "TODD(LI -4) Zoning District." as a special use subject to meeting general conditions specified in LDC Section 20 -5.8 and subject to meeting special requirements set forth in LDC Section 20- 3.4(B)(22); and WHEREAS, the approval of a special use requires a recommendation from the Planning Board and the approval of the City Commission after a public hearing; and WHEREAS, at its December 9, 2008 meeting the Planning Board, after public hearing, voted 6 ayes 0 nays to recommend approval with conditions of the special use request; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami desire to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1: The Special Use Application submitted by Dent Masters Inc. requesting Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair and body shop at 5795 S. Dixie Highway located in the "TODD(LI -4) Zoning District." is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Section 2: This resolution shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2009 ATTEST: CITY CLERK READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM.: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED: MAYOR XAComm Items\2009 \1- 6- 09\PB -08 -034 Special Use Car Repair Resolution.doc 2 Commission Vote: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Beasley: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner: Beckman Commissioner City of South Miami Planning & Zoning Department © City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 Telephone: (305) 663 -6326; Fax: (305) 668 -7356 /19 Application For Public Hearing Before Planning Board & City Commission Address of Subject Property:�Gf /101a2�SS Lots SI BlocW_q Subdivision PB - Meets & Bounds: Applicant: �� S�� Phone: Representative: / Organization: 417V y C;q1W1*t, f ,0PyT �, Phone: AddresS -f 7— 6Z ^ �� Property Owner30A)7-pq,#S1-?02 �,£ '�jjJnature: Mailing Address: Phone: Architect/Engineer Phone: W pf,N0 APPLICANT, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THIS PROJECT: 1AS01HE wner Owner's Representative _Contract to purchase _Option to purchase Tenant/Lessee APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING: SUBMITTED MATERIALS PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEM: _ PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: LLetter of intent Amendment to LDC Variance —Text Zoning Map Amendment _Special Use _ Justifications for change PUD Approval _Special Exception _ Statement of hardship _ PUD Major Change _Other (Waiver of Plat) Proof of ownership or letter from owner _ _ Power of attorney Briefly explain application and cite specific Code sections: _ Contract to purchase Current survey (1 original sealed and signed /1 reduced copy @ 11" x 17 ") �5 copies of Site Plan and` q.Qo Plans v / �CNAft� C reduced copy @ 11" x 17" _ 20% Property owner signatures or Affidavit attesting to mail notice sent Section: Subsection: Page #: Amended Date: Mailing labels (3 sets) and map -/Required Fee(s) The dersigne has read this comppleted application and represents that the information and all submitted materials are true and corre to the t of the applicant's knowledge and belief. OS Applicant' i ature and title Date Upon receipt, la plications and all submitted materials will be reviewed for compliance with the Land Development Code and other applicable regulations. Applications found not in compliance will be rejected and returned to the applicant. ' OFFICE USE // / O,",1 a Date Filed Petition Required Method of Pavment-462 11/19/07 Date of PB Hearin Petition Accepted_ Date of Commission O y a° f, 6550 1 655 i 0 %;;' 6600 ! h 5963 SW 66TH TER City of South Miami PB -08 -034 , Special Use Approval 5795 Progress Road Automobile Repair and Car Wash 0 300 600 900 1,200 Feet 5901 6111 1 6520 I� 6521 6520 6521 i 6520 1 - - - - V 6571 :L c I = 6531 6530 = 6531 6530 6531 6530 = 6531 6530 = 65913 5875 6540 0 N 5843 6540 6541 6540 I N i` 6>41 _654 °' SW 66TH ST 5896 5880 5: 133 12 i 6647 N 6669 5871 6701 iswennsl 5961 J 6701 CL 5949 I ~ IT iN 5825 5813 SW 68TH ST 5950 I 5818 �N 5920 6811 I 1 5858 i 5791 s� 5907 N 5875 9S SW 69TH ST s' .rye 5820 ° 6001 5927 5887 �� i sego I ism 5801 5821 ° SW 70TH ST 5959 �J SW 71 ST ST 5960 5975 5995 5950 5797 5798 N 1 5737 8 06 1 6565 II 103 �8 _ V 6790 5780 /� / 5712 I Py\ 5I 5750 � /�'ISJ - / \� 571' sus % 57640 s� 5770 I 6601 R� 5763 .I SUBJECT '576 PROPERTY II /5820i SW7ISTST SF I 152 3i i > 5857 ( �i f=-- �Q \� � I 5795 ' 5875 5837 5825 5801 iU) 5703 �9� I I I 5800 I 5760 L7a 4�1_17 I 2 i. 5750 5859 =5-829 1 � 95- SAN REMO AVE 57,5 i . j 680, i i6915 SUNSET DR SW 72ND ST I i ~ ! 5700 L7 = 5738 7301 SW 73RD ST I I I i 1 7301 7300 GIS Data by Miami -Dade County, 11/2007. Made by City of South Miami, Engineering & Construction, 11/20/2008. DENT MASTERS 5786 PROGRESS RD SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 Re: Letter of Intent To Whom It May Concern, The purpose of this letter is to obtain a Special Use Permit for our new auto care center. The services that we will be offering are: oil change, car wash and general mechanics. The address of our new business is 5795 Progress Road, South Miami, FL 33143. Presently we own and operate Auto Body Experts (5786 Progress Road) which is adjacent to this property. Our customers that we will be serving will be in the South Miami and adjacent vicinities. We will have employment opportunities available. Thank you for your attention to this matter. SOO; South Miami All-America City t INCORPORATED 1927 C0 2001 To: Honorable Chair & Planning Board Members From: Sanford A. Youkilis, AICP Acting Planning Director Date: December 9, 2008 Re: Special Use Approval Automobile Repair 5795 Progress Rd PB -08 -034 Applicant: Dent Masters Location: 5795 Progress Road A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20- 5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP AND AN AUTOMOBILE WASH TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 PROGRESS ROAD IN THE "TODD(LI -4)" (TRANSIT 'ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPLICANT'S REQUEST: Pursuant to Section 20- 3.4(13)(4)(b) of the Land Development Code (LDC) the applicant, Dent Masters, is requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair -body shop at the above referenced location. The proposed use is located in the TODD(LI -4) Zoning District. An automobile repair -body shop is permitted in that district with Special Use Approval. The applicant is proposing to re -use a currently vacant building on a site adjacent to a site with an existing automobile repair business, which is owned by the applicant. The building located at 5795 Progress Road (aka 5795 S. Dixie Highway) was used as an automobile repair -body shop, however, it has not been used for several years, which requires the current special use application. STAFF ANALYSIS (1) The applicant's proposal includes the placement of required parking on the open flat area of the site. The parking requirement for the proposed building use is one space for each 300 sq. ft. The building contains 2970 sq. ft. The applicant is providing 11 spaces on site, one more than required. The site plan submitted shows all parking spaces and maneuvering space to be in accord with required LDC dimensions. (2) The site plan also shows in the open area the installation of two car wash bays and two lift centers under an unenclosed canopy structure. These uses are considered accessory to the main use and will only be used as part of the automobile service center and not open to the public. (3) The location of an automobile repair -body shop in the Progress Road industrial area is a compatible use for the area and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. 5795 Progress Road. Special use approval December. 9, 2008 2 SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE: The LDC provides that special uses must be approved by the City Commission after a public hearing and receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Board. The overall purpose is to determine the compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding neighborhood. A special use must comply with the conditions set forth in Section 20- 5.8(B) in that the use: a) Will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use; b) Will not be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood; and, c) Complies with all other applicable Code provisions. RECOMMENDATION The requested special use approval for an automobile repair -body shop at this location complies with the LDC requirements set forth for special uses in Section 20 -3.4 and the conditional use requirements set forth in Section 20 -5.8. Approval of the application with the following conditions is recommended: . (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Attachments: Application Location Map Letter of Intent Site Plan / Floor plan Public notices X:\PB\PB Agendas StaffReports\2008 Agendas Staff ReportsU 2-9-08\PB-08-034 Special use Car repair 5795 Progress.doc X04 sour�� r � L INCORPORATED/ 1927 P' ,4­ORt� CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD Action Summary Minutes ,(Draft) Tuesday, December 9, 2008 City Commission Chambers 7:30 P.M. EXCERPT I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. II. Roll Call Action: Chairman Morton requested a roll call. Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Ms. Yates, Mr. Farfan, Mr. Cruz, Ms. Young, and Mr. Comendeiro Absent: Ms. Chael City staff present: Sanford A. Youkilis (Acting Planning Director), Mr. Marcus Lightfoot (Permit Facilitator) and Alerik Barrios (Secretary). M. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearing PB -08 -034 Applicant: Dent Masters Location: 5795 Progress Road A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20 -5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR-BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 PROGRESS ROAD IN THE "TODD (LI -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Morton read the item into the record. Action: Mr. Sanford Youkilis advised that the applicant is requesting a Special Use Approval to operate an automobile repair -body shop in the TODD (LI -4) Zoning District. He then advised that the applicant is proposing to re -use a currently vacant building adjacent to a site with an existing automobile repair business, which is owned by the applicant. The applicant's proposal includes the placement of required parking on the open flat area of the site. The parking requirement for the proposed building use is one space for each 300 sq. ft. The building contains 2970 sq. ft. The Planning Board Meeting Excerpt December 9, 2008 Page 2 of 3 applicant is providing 11 spaces on site, one more than required. The site plan also shows in the open area the installation of two car wash bays and two lift centers under an unenclosed canopy structure. These uses are considered accessory to the main use and will only be used as part of the automobile .service center and not open to the public. The requested special use approval for an automobile repair -body shop at this location complies with the LDC requirements set forth for special uses in Section 20 -3.4 and the conditional use requirements set forth in Section 20 -5.8. Staff recommends approval of the application with the conditions. Chairman Morton opened the Public Hearing. Name Address Position Cesar Rodriguez 5786 Progress Road Favors Mr. Rodriguez informed the Board members of the auto body pair facility and the business has entered into a contract with Geico and that is the reason for its expansion into a business of general mechanics. He then commented that the building has been fixed, up to dated and the expansion will bring business to the city of South Miami. Mr. Cruz questioned if it was two buildings being placed together. Mr. Youkilis replied the properties are not being joined together. Ms. Young asked the applicant to state his hours of operations. Mr. Rodriguez replied that the hours are regular standard 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. and on Saturdays its half a day 8 a.m. until noon and it will be kept the same. Mr. Morton questioned if the site plan includes the two additional car detail bays.. The applicant replied yes, two bays for oil change and for detail. Mr. Morton then questioned if the bays were going to be covered. The applicant responded it is going to be covered with an awning. The applicant then went in to further detail regarding the car- detailing business. Mr. Morton questioned if the canopy is a permit issue. Mr. Youkilis replied that it will be part of the overall building permit. Mr. Morton questioned if the rolling gate that leads to Progress Road is going to be closed. The applicant said that the gate is not going to be closed and we will be adding another gate to help with the car flow around the shop. Mr. Cruz questioned if an entry way was created by the applicant to the existing building. The applicant responded no, it was an entry way that had already been created, it was being used for convenience by the employees and nothing has been done to the property. Mr. Morton questioned what motors one, two and three are. The applicant replied that it is to pump the oil. The applicant then commented that he been working with an engineers on the project and they will keep in contact with Mr. Youkilis when it comes to environmental issues. Ms. Young questioned how long the company' has been in business. The applicant replied that the building has been there twenty — two years; his partner has been there for 7 years and the companies have been together a little over a year. Planning Board Meeting Excerpt December 9, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Ms. Yates congratulated the applicant on there expansion and wished them luck. Chairman Morton closed the Public Hearing. Motion: Ms. Yates moved to approve the Special Use approval to operate an automobile repair - body shop in the TODD (LI -4) Zoning District with the following conditions as recommended by the Planning Staff. (1) The applicant must agree that the car wash facilities will not be expanded or opened to the general public as a full car wash business; (2) The proposed development shall be in accord with the submitted site plan dated December 3, 2008 prepared by Fernando Gomez -Pina, P.E.; (3) If the proposed use, in the future, is determined by the Director of Planning, to be adversely affecting the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, to be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to be not in compliance with other applicable Code provisions, the special use approval may be modified or revoked by the City Commission upon notification and public hearing. Mr. Cruz seconded. Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays XAComm Items\2009 \1- 6- 09\PB- Min- 12 -09 -08 Excerpt.doc MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays Miami, Miami -Dade County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADE: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared MARIA MESA, who on oath says that he or she is the LEGAL CLERK, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business Review f /k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Miami -Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PUBLIC HEARING - JANUARY 6, 2009 in the XXXX Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of 12/19/2008 Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Miami -Dade County, Florida and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Miami -Dade County, Florida, each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Miami in said Miami -Dade County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this �t for pu fis�tion in the said newspall,� Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 day of DECEMBER A.D. 2008 (SEAL) T xY a 4% iVo lic State of Florida k aos` :; 4r Veronica Perez MARIA MESA personal c t O�ny Commission C. D819771 Expires 09/0312012 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission.of the City of South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings at its regular. City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2009 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, -6130 Sunset,Drivq; to consider the following items- A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20= 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20.5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR. SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 -S. DIXIE- HIGHWAY- IN THE "TODD(LI 4)", (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: i If you have any inquiries on the above items please contact the Planning and Zoning Department office at: 305 - 663 -6326. ALL interested parties are invited to attend and'will be heard. Maria M. 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 for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 08-3-261/1139541M 12/19 M LL. = Y O a N c LL 4) O rn to U Z ai O N_ a) � m Z T C fl ) o a—) > a�i aNi C Q to 0 co to ca C4 C4 0 0 M M v v rn rn CO Do N m a`) E 7 a) Z n JZI c: E o )- 7 --.E -0 y 4 p stn C ffni Sri W 0 0 x A 3 R `o Y 3 i i a d 0 c T E 'o 9 A U a ao a G a L_ c a x E m L f c 9 0 m m N W « N N r a A, m W m (a c Q u 9 Qo 0 L W A b Z ___........._ ...................................................._.._....__..............._................_......._...........__.__...................................___.............._._............._......................_.......-...........___...........___....... .................-- ......._.._. _... ................. ........................... . ........... _._ ... ... . ....... _................. 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As I have said millions of times, the police cannot help you, unless you help them. Again, thank you to all. With that said, be safe and stay involved. Carmen Caldwell is executive director of the Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami -Dade. Sendfeedback and news for this column to her at carmen@a citizens crimLwatch.com, or call her, 305 -470 -1670. V CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COURTESY NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commtsslon of the City of South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings at Its regular City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2009 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following items. /A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20.5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY IN THE "TODD(U -4)- (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT- LIGHT . INDUSTRIAL 4). A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STORM SHUTTERS/STORM PANELS ON WINDOWS AND FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT ON A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 6242 SW 56 STREET WITHIN THE CAMBRIGDE LAWNS HISTORIC DISTRICT. . A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE EXPANSION OF REAR BEDROOMS INSTALLATION OF SWIMMING POOL, AND RELOCATION / RECONSTRUCTION OF WOOD DECK ON A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 6282 MILLER DRIVE WITHIN THE CAMBRIGDE LAWNS HISTORIC DISTRICT. H you have any inquiries on the above Items please contact the Planning and Zoning Department office at: 305 -663 -6326 ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. Marla M. Menendez, CMC City Clerk Pursued to Rankle Stetutes 286.0105, the CRY hereby advises de public thet X e person detldee to appeal er,y decision made by this Boed, Agency or Commission win respect to any matter consldere el its —ft or heedr,g. M or she w�ff reed a —0 of ibe pnceoh".rWdetforwxh purpose, e11edsol person meyn dtoe tnwew,roefim record of the pmcee p a made whkii record beludes the test ri and evidence upon whits the appeal o ro be based. 33 MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays Miami, Miami -Dade County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADE: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared V. PEREZ, who on oath says that he or she is the LEGAL CLERK, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business Review f/k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Miami -Dade Countv, Florida: that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 6, 2009 in the XXXX Court; was published in said newspaper in the issues of 12/26/2008 Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Miami -Dade County, Florida and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Miami -Dade County, Florida, each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Miami in said Miami -Dade County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. �a' - Sworn to and subscribed efore Is 26 day of DECEMBER , A.D. 2008 (SEAL) V. PEREZ personally known to me rn?'- ,.� wu . ido:uPy u i c Stie of Florid, a° ter, Checy(l loarmer d r ",a A AF Ct)rnmission DD7934�'� 4 l E ; <airc:s 07!1 8120? 2 RCOPNaRhifN 1$27 �t a itt� CITY 'OF SOUTH MIAMI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida will conduct Public ..Hearings at its regular City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2009 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following items: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.3(D) AND SECTION 20 -5.8 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR -BODY SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 5795 S. DIXIE HIGHWAYIN THE 7011313(1_I -4)" (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4); PROVIDING . FOR. AN EFFECTIVE DATE A: RESOLUTION,` OF THE;MAYOR °AND CITY COMMISSIOrc: OF THE CITY'OF SOUTH MIAMI ;FLORIDA. RELATING:.TO:: THE: ISSUANCE : OF '.A .;CERTIFICATE 'OF' APPROPRIATE -' .: `C NESS PURSUANT TO; SECTION 20= 519(Ex3) OFTHE LAND. DEVELOPMENT CODE, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF:. STORM SHUTTERS/STORM PANELS ON .WINDOWS AND:.: FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENTON A RESIDENCE LOCATED .,:: ; AT 6242 SW 56 STREET WITHIN THE CAMBRIGDE LAWNS` HISTORIC DISTRICT, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY. COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING To THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE. OF 'APPROPRIATE -`:. NESS PURSUANT TO SECTION20-5.19(Ex3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. FOR THE EXPANSION OF REAR:, BEDROOMS, INSTALLATION OF SWIMMING POOL, AND . RELOCATION / RECONSTRUCTION OF WOOD DECK ON A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 6262 MILLER DRIVE WITHIN THE CAMBRIGDE LAWNS HISTORIC DISTRICT, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ti If you have any .inquiries on the above items please contact the Planning and Zoning Department office at: 305 - 663 -6326 ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. Maria M. Menendez, CM 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. for such purpose, affected person. may need to. ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 12126 08 -3- 100/1141331 M