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06-10-08 Item 61 South Miami kzftd All- America City CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 11111,1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001 To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission Via: Ajibola Balogun, City Manager From: Sanford A. Youkilis, Acting Planning Director D 6'. ate: June 3, 2008 ITEM No. Subject: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20- 3.3(D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE" IN ORDER TO ALLOW A PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE "GR" GENERAL RETAIL ZONING USE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE APPLICATION WITHDRAWAL REQUEST An applicant, M. Cycle Gym, LLC. submitted Planning Board Application PB -08 -012 requesting that the City's Permitted Use schedule be amended to allow a physical fitness facility as an "S" Special Use in the "GR" General Retail Use District. The current Permitted Use Schedule in the Land Development Code allows a physical fitness facility as a special use in the City's office (LO,MO) zones and in the Hometown District (SR) and TODD zoning districts as a permitted use (matter of right). This item was recommended for approval by the Planning Board and then placed on the City Commission agenda for first reading at the May 6, 2008 meeting. The applicant received a response to its legal position previously submitted by the applicant's counsel, dated May 5, 2008, (see attached) from the South Miami City Attorney that concurred in part that the operation of the applicant's business at a location within the a GR zoning district met the definition of "personal skills instruction studio ", which is a permitted as of right use in that zoning district. Based upon that opinion the applicant thru her attorney (Lauren Harper) submitted a letter dated May 6, 2008 (see attached) withdrawing the application. The City Commission at the May 6, 2008 meeting tabled the item. The City Commission at its May 20, 2008 meeting adopted a motion that the application request, withdrawal letter, and the proposed amendment item be placed on the agenda of the Commission at its June 3, 2008 meeting. It is recommended that the City Commission accept the applicant's withdrawal request. LDC AMENDMENT The amendment to the City's Permitted Use schedule allow a physical fitness facility as an "S" Special Use in the "GR" General Retail Use District can be considered by the City Commission on first reading. The.current Permitted Use Schedule in the Land Development Code allows a physical fitness facility as a special use in the City's office (LO, MO) zones and in the Hometown District (SR) and TODD zoning districts as a permitted use (matter of right). The proposed 2 amendment was reviewed by the Planning Board and a positive recommendation was made (see below). It is important to note that the proposed amendment would change the general text of the Land Development Code, and is not site specific. If the proposed amendment is approved, it would be applicable to all properties located in the GR zoning use district in which the use would be allowed. STAFF OBSERVATIONS (1) The location of physical fitness facility (gym) is appropriate along major arterial streets such as Bird Road or S. Dixie Highway. A physical fitness facility is compatible with other uses permitted in the GR zone such as restaurants, automobile dealers, offices and retail stores. (2) The classification of the use as a "special use" allows for the City to have discretionary authority over the location and impact of any future proposed physical fitness facility in a GR zone. This is very important because a significant portion of GR zoned properties abut or are very near residential areas. PLANNING BOARD ACTION The Planning Board at its March 25, 2008 meeting adopted a motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays recommending that the Land Development Code Permitted Use Schedule be amended to allow a physical fitness facility as a special use within the GR, General Retail zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the proposed amendment should not be acted upon at this time. The subject matter needs additional consideration by the Planning Department specifically related to the definition of a physical fitness facility "and a personal skills instruction studio. In addition the current parking requirements for both uses may need adjustment. Backup Documentation: Draft Ordinance Withdrawal Letter from Applicant 5 -5 -06 City Attorney's letter 5 -6 -08 Planning Department Staff Report 3 -25 -08 GR Permitted Uses Planning Board Minutes Excerpt 3 -25 -08 Public notices SAY X :• Comm Items 1200816- 3- 081LDCAmend Fitness Fac in GR Revised CMReport.doc 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 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20- 3.3(D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE" IN ORDER TO ALLOW A PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE "GR" GENERAL RETAIL ZONING USE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City Commission at its May 20, 2008 meeting directed consideration of a proposed amendment to Section 20- 3.3(D), Permitted Use Schedule of the City's Land Development Code which would permit a physical fitness facility as an "S" Special Use in the "GR" General Retail zoning district; and WHEREAS, , the Planning Department has recommended amending Section 20- 3.3(D) "Permitted Use Schedule," of the City's Land Development Code to allow a physical fitness facility as an "S" Special Use in the "GR" General Retail zoning district; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2008 after Public Hearing regarding a proposed amendment to LDC Section 20- 3.3(D) the Planning Board approved a motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays recommending that a physical fitness facility be allowed as an "S" Special Use in the "GR" General Retail zoning district; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and enact the aforesaid amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1 That Section 20- 3.3(D), entitled, "Permitted Use Schedule," of the South Miami Land Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 20 -3.3 (D) Permitted Use Schedule BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Physical Fitness Facility S S P ZONING P P DISTRICT 16 11 R L M N S G T T T T T H P P C P O O O R R R O 0 0 0 0 I R O A USE TYPE D D D D D N R D D D D D D K M M L P P U U I I R 4 5 4 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Physical Fitness Facility S S P P P P 16 11 S * Parking requirement category 11 requires 1 space or per 300 sq ft (Note: New wording in bold - underlined) 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 4.1 42 43 44 45 46 47 Section 2 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1St Reading - 2nd Reading- READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY day of , 2008 X: \Comm Items\2008 \6- 3- 08\LDC Amend Fitness Fac in GR Ord.doc APPROVED: MAYOR Commission Vote: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Beasley: Commissioner Wiscombe: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner Beckman: LAUREN M. HARPER Member Florida Bar (305) 415 -9496 Direct Telephone (305) 415 -9896 Direct Facsimile SHUTTS BOWEN . LLP May 6, 2008 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL & U.S. MAIL Luis R. Figueredo, Esq. Office of the City Attorney City of South Miami 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, FL 33157 Re: M Cycle Gym, LLC — Withdrawal of Text Amendment Application Dear Mr. Figueredo: E -MAIL ADDRESS: lharper @shutts.com As you are aware, our firm represents M Cycle Gym, LLC, the owner of M Cycle Gym ( "M Cycle ") located at 7500 SW 61St Avenue and 6114 South Dixie Highway within the General Retail ( "GR ") Zoning District. We received your letter dated May 5, 2008 and appreciate your due diligence efforts and consideration in concluding that the operations conducted at M Cycle meet the definition of a "personal skills instruction studio" rather than a "physical fitness facility", as both are defined under the City of South Miami ( "City's Land Development Code ( "Code "). Since personal skills instruction studios are permitted as of right within. the GR Zoning District, M Cycle may continue to operate as a personal skills instruction studio in its current capacity and at its current location without the need to amend the Code or obtain a special use permit. Accordingly, we respectfully withdraw M Cycle's text amendment application which seeks to amend the permitted use schedule of the Code to allow physical fitness facilities as special uses within the GR Zoning District ( "Application "). Further, since the Application is only halfway through the approval process still necessitating two (2) public hearings and approval by the City Commission, we request that the City provide M Cycle with a refund in the amount of half of the Application fee or $2,000.00. We thank you again for your continued attention to M Cycle's good faith efforts to operate their neighborhood business legally within the City. Now that it is clear that M Cycle may operate in its current capacity as a personal skills instruction studio, M Cycle's efforts are MIADOCS 27614901 1500 Miami Center • 201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33131 • ph 305.358.6300 • fx 305.381.9982 • www sliutts.com MIAMI FORT LAUDERDALE WEST PALM BEACH ORLANDO TAMPA TALLAHASSEE AMSTERDAM Luis R. Figueredo, Esq. May 6, 2008 Page 2 now focused toward promptly resolving its noncompliance with the Code's parking requirements. Very truly yours, Lauren M. Harper LMH/lmh cc: Sanford Youkilis, Interim Planning Director W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager Brian May Andrea Cruz MTADOCS 2761490 1 1500 Miami Center • 201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33131 • ph 305.358.6300 • fx 305.381.9982 • www.sbLutts.com MIAMI FORT LAUDERDALE WEST PALM BEACH ORLANDO TAMPA TALLAHASSEE AMSTERDAM City of South Miami 61.30 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 Via Facsimile 305 -415 -9896 and U.S.Mail Lauren M. Harper Shutts & Bowen LLP 1500 Miami Center 201 South Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33131 Re: M Cycle Gym, LLC Dear Ms. Harper: Please reply to: Office of the City Attorney 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 (305) 854 -5353 (305) 854 -5351 (Fax) May 5, 2008 Thank you for your letter of April 21,2008. I have evaluated your position that M Cycle, which is located at 7500 SW 61" Avenue and 6114 South Dixie Highway, continues meet the definition of "personal skills instruction studio" as defined under the South Miami Land Development Code. The definition contained in the South Miami Land Development Code for "personal skills instruction studio" provides for a "business teaching its clients such skills as arts and crafts, dance, exercise, martial arts and /or music." As part of my due diligence I have reviewed the Planning Department's file concerning M Cycle Gym. Moreover, I reviewed M Cycle's website for purposes of evaluating the services offered by your client. Further, I conducted a site visit of your client's premises. Finally, I interviewed your client for the purpose of confirming that the range of services offered by your client is limited to personal instruction. On your client's behalf, you have asserted that M Cycle offers group classes lead by instructors at scheduled times. During my site visit of M Cycle, your client advised me that the weight machines and stationary cycles cannot be independently utilized by M Cycle's patrons. It appears that the use of the facility's equipment is only permitted through structured classes and /or personalized training sessions. Lauren M. Harper May 5, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Based on the foregoing, I have concluded that the operations conducted at M Cycle meets the definition of a "personal skills instruction studio" under the South Miami Land Development Code. M Cycle, however, does not currently have the requisite number of required parking spaces needed under the South Miami Land Development Code. The Land Development Code provides you with several options for meeting parking requirements off -site. It is imperative that you immediately address this minimum requirement for a "personal skills instruction studio" and bring M Cycle into compliance with the land development code. Additionally, as we have discussed previously, it appears that M Cycle requires even more parking spaces that is required under the Code. As a responsible corporate citizen, it would be in M Cycle's best interest to seek and obtain the actual number of additional parking spaces it needs to provide services to its patrons, and not just the amount required under the South Miami Land Development Code. It is my understanding that your client is working to secure sufficient off -site parking to address M Cycle's actual parking demands. While that endeavor will hopefully help to ameliorate parking overflow into the adjacent residential neighborhood, it is very important M Cycle obtain the required number of off -site parking paces, as required under the Code, prior to continuing operations. Failure to do so, will subject M Cycle to code enforcement action and daily penalties. Very truly yours, Luis R. Figueredo, Nagin Gallop & Figueredo, P.A. Office of City Attorney LRF /lcm cc: Sandy Youkilis, Interim Planning Director W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager amour 0 U INCORPORATE'. 1927 O Rt0 q� 1� CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI To: Honorable Chair & Planning Board Members From: Sanford A. Youkilis, AICP Acting Planning Director ,. South Miami All- America City 2001 Date: March 25, 2008 RE: LDC Amendment Permit Fitness Facility in GR District PB -08 -012 Applicant: M Cycle Gym, LLC. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20- 3.3(D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE" IN ORDER TO ALLOW A PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE "GR" GENERAL RETAIL ZONING USE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE SUMMARY The applicant, M.Cycle Gym, Inc. is requesting that the City's Permitted Use schedule be amended to allow a physical fitness facility as an "S" Special Use in the GR, General retail Use District. The current Permitted Use Schedule in the Land Development Code allows a physical fitness facility as a special use in the City's office (LO,MO) zones and in the Hometown District (SR) and TODD zoning districts as a permitted use (matter of right). It is important to note that the submitted application is a request to change the general text of the Land Development Code, and is not site specific. If the proposed amendment is approved, it would be applicable to all properties located in the zoning use district in which the use would be allowed. The GR zoning district is located only along S. Dixie Highway and Bird Road. STAFF OBSERVATIONS (1) The applicant's interest in changing the Permitted Use Schedule is related to their current business which is located in a GR zoning district. This business has been operating in the same location sincel996. The business operated under an occupational license as a "personal skills instruction studio" which is a permitted use in the GR zoning district. In 2006, a new owner of the business filed for their annual occupational license and provided an updated description of the use in the buildings. The City as part of a routine zoning review of the license application discovered that the business operating on the site was a physical fitness facility. This type of use was not permitted in the GR zoning district and the owner was issued violation notices. (2) The owner is now pursuing a solution to the problem by seeking to change the Code to allow a physical fitness facility in the GR district. If this application is approved the owner may seek special use approval to locate at a specific location in the GR zone. LDC Amendment Permitted Use Amendment March 25, 2008 (3) The location of physical fitness facility (gym) is appropriate along major arterial streets such as Bird Road or S. Dixie Highway. The classification of the use as a "special use" allows for the City to have discretionary authority over the location and impact of any future proposed physical fitness facility in a GR zone. This is very important because a significant portion of GR zoned properties abut or are very near residential areas. In addition a physical fitness facility is compatible with other uses permitted in the GR zone such as restaurants, automobile dealers, offices and retail stores. SPECIFIC LDC AMENDMENTS In order to accomplish what is requested in the application Section 20- 3.3(D) Permitted Use Schedule must be amended as follows: Section 20 -3.3 (D) Permitted Use Schedule BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Physical Fitness Facility S S P ZONING P P DISTRICT 16 11 R L M N S G T T T T T H P P C P O O O R R R O O O O O I R O A D D D D D N R USE TYPE D D D D D D K M M L P P U U I I R 4 5 4 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Physical Fitness Facility S S P P P P 16 11 S * Parking requirement category 11 requires 1 space or per 300 sq ft (Note: New wording in bold - underlined) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the request to amend the Land Development Code's Permitted Use Schedule and to allow a physical fitness facility as an "S" special use within the GR zoning district be approved Attachments: Application Applicant's Letter of Intent Public notices SAY X: \PB\PB Agendas StaffReports\2008 Agendas StaffReportsl3- 25- 08\PB -08 -012 LDC Amend Fitness in GR.doc Amik City of South Miami Planning & Zoning Department my City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 Telephone: (305) 663 -6326; Fax: (305) 668 -7356 Application For Public Hearing Before Planning Board & City Commission Address of Subject Property: 7500 SW 61 st Avenue and Lot(s) Block Subdivision Meets & Bounds: 6114 South Dixie Highway PB -- N/A Applicant M Cycle Gym, LLC Phone: C) Sl5-k.g-_ F "C) Representative: Lauren M. Harper, Esq. Organization: Sjjhutts & Bowen LLP Address: 201 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1500 Phone: (305) 358 -6300, x 9496 Miami, FL 33131 Property Owner. Signature: Mailing Address: N/A Phone: Architect/Engineer. Phone: N/A LJ,Representative RELATIONSHIP T PROJECT: Owner LJowner's LJC ntrac to purchase ❑Opti nto purchase ✓❑fenant/Lessee APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING: SUBMITTED MATERIALS PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEM: ✓ Text Amendment to LDC Variance PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: ❑✓ Letter of intent Zoning Map Amendment pecial Use M 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 Text Amendment to Permitted Use Schedule to allow a "Physical signed/1 reduced copy Q 11" x 17") ❑ 15 copies of Site Plan and Floor Plans "Special "GR ") Fitness Facility" as a Use" within the General Retail ( 1 reduced copy 11" x 17" Zoning district. ❑20% Property owner signatures or Affidavit attesting to mail notice sent Section: Subsection: Page #: Amended Date: ❑Mailing labels (3 sets) and map Sections: 20 -5.7; 20- 3.3(D) ❑✓ Required Fee(s) The un igned has read this comppeted application and represents that the information and all submitted materials are true and co to a best of the a c is Imowledge and belief. O(4/ dl's Ap icant's Signatur d titl // • Dati submitted materials will be reviewed for compliance with the Land Development Code and other s found not in compliance will be rejected and returned to the applicant. OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Filed Date of PB Hearing 3 -mss Date of Commission Petition Required Petition Accepted_. Method of Payment 11/19/07 2621806_1.PDF .SH �TTS BOWEN LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW LAUREN M. HARPER, ESQ. Member Florida Bar (305) 415 -9496 Direct Telephone (305) 415 -9896 Direct Facsimile February 29, 2008 VIA HAND DELIVERY Mr. Sanford Youkilis, AICP Interim Planning & Zoning Director Planning & Zoning Department City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 E -MAIL ADDRESS: lharper @shutts.com Re: M Cycle Gym, LLC - Letter of Intent and Justification for Text Amendment to Permitted Use Schedule Dear Mr. Youkilis: This firm represents M Cycle Gym, LLC ( "Applicant "), a tenant with a lease -hold interest in approximately 4,222 square feet of space located at 7500 SW 61St Avenue and 6114 South Dixie Highway (collectively, the "Property "), within the Harlee Center and the City of South Miami, Florida ( "City "). The Applicant operates M Cycle Gym, a personal fitness studio and spinning gym that has operated in such capacity on the Property since 1996. The Property lies within the General Retail ( "GR ") zoning district. I. THE REQUEST The Applicant hereby requests that the City approve a Text Amendment to the Permitted Use Schedule of the City's Land Development Code ( "LDC ") to allow a "Physical Fitness Facility" as a "Special Use" within the GR zoning district (the "Text Amendment "). The Applicant proposes the following specific text change to the City's LDC: A. Section 20- 3.3(D) /Permitted Use Schedule: Insert a "S" (which is the notation for "Special Use ") at the intersection of the "Zoning District" column for "GR," and. the "Use Type" column for "Physical Fitness Facility." MIADOCS 2621812 1 1500 \1LLMI CENTER • 201 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD • MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 • MII"11 (305) 358 -6300 • FACSIMILE (305) 381 -9982 • WERSITE: mANw.shutts- law.cc I .r. .. .. - I--T . . " c XY/car Par v Rr \rfI ORLANDO TAMPA TALI_ i+- SSL -E A \IS1,E1U) \ \I Mr. Sandy Youkilis, AICP February 29, 2008 Page 2 II. THE JUSTIFICATION A physical fitness facility is an ideal supplementary use for the GR zoning district and should be permitted as a "special use" through the Text Amendment. A physical fitness facility use is compatible with the various uses already permitted "by right" within the GR zoning district, which includes a "personal skills instruction studio" and a "sporting goods store ". Furthermore, the Text Amendment will provide the City with the discretion to allow a physical fitness facility in the GR zoning districts which abut the Specialty Retail /Hometown District Overlay ( "SR/HDO ") and Transit Oriented Development District ( "TODD ") zoning districts. The Text Amendment is compatible with the various uses permitted "by right" within the SR/HDO and TODD zoning districts, both of which permit physical fitness facilities "by right ". Moreover, such a Text Amendment can perpetuate the goals of the SR/HDO and TODD zoning districts by enhancing the economic and social vitality within and around the City's downtown center and transit hub. III. THE SPECIFIC PROPERTY AFFECTED The Applicant requests the above Text Amendment so that it may continue to .operate M Cycle Gym on the Property in the same manner in which it has operated successfully for the past twelve (12) years. As you may be aware, the City recently rejected the Applicant's occupational license application, which in contrast from the previous owner's characterization of M Cycle Gym on such applications, accurately states the nature of the business. The Property, which fronts South Dixie Highway, is located at the portion of the GR zoning district that is adjacent to the SR/HDO zoning district, separated only by SW 61St Avenue. The Property is also located across the street (South Dixie Highway) from various TODD zoning districts. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your favorable review and recommendation in connection with this application. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Very truly yours, �,, �K - IYP12-e� Lauren M. Harper LMH /gw MIADOCS 2621812 2 MIADOCS 2621812 1 PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USES IN "GR" DISTRICT Air Conditioning Sales & Services Animal Hospital or Veterinarian (S) Antique or Curio Shop Automobile Accessories & Parts (S) Automobile Dealer (S) Bait & Tackle Shop Bakery Beauty or Barber Shop Bicycle Sales & Services Boat Dealer (S) Book or Stationery Store Bowling Alley or Skating Rink (S) Bus, Transit or Taxi Terminal Business Machine Sales & Services Camera & Photo Supply Store Carpeting or Flooring Sales Clothing or Apparel Store (new only) Confectionery or Ice Cream Parlor Consumer Electronics or Music Store Cosmetics Store Counseling Services Dairy Products Store Deli Department or Dry Goods Store Drinking Place Drug, Pharmacy or Sundry Store Dry Cleaning Substation (no processing) Dry Cleaning Plant (S) Fabric or Drapery Shop Florist Gasoline Service Station (S) Grocery Store (over 4,000 sf gfa) Gift, Novelty or Souvenir Shop Glass and Mirror Sales & Services Hardware Store Hobby, Toy or Game Shop Household Appliance Store Home Furniture or Furnishings Store Jewelry Store Lawn &.Garden Supplies Lawnmower Sales & Services Lighting Fixtures Store Liquor Store Mail & Parcel Center Massage Therapist Mobile Automobile Wash/Wax Service (S) Motorcycle Dealer (S) Offices (professional) Office Supplies Paint Glass & Wallpaper Store Parking Lot, Commercial Pet Sales or Grooming Services Plant Nursery or Greenhouse Plumbing Shop Poultry, Meat or Seafood Market Quick Printing Radio & TV Broadcasting Station Recreational Vehicle Dealer (S) Restaurant, Convenience (S) Restaurant, General (S) Sewing, Needlework or Piece Goods Store Shoe Store Sporting Goods Store Tobacco Shop Used Merchandise Store: Antiques Used Merchandise Store: Consignment Goods (S) Used Merchandise Store: Secondhand Goods (S) Variety Store XALand Development CodeUTERMITTED USES studiesTERMITTED USES IN GR DISTRICT.doc CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting Action Summary Minutes Tuesday, March 25, 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 7:36 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. II. Roll Call. Action: Chairman Morton requested a roll call. Mr. Jorge Cruz was duly sworn in as the new Planning Board member. Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Ms. Young, Mr. Farfan, Mr. Davis, Ms. Yates, and Ms. Chael. City staff present: Sanford A. Youkilis (Acting Planning Director) and Lluvia Resendiz (Administrative Assistant). IV. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearing PB -08 =012 Applicant: M Cycle Gym, LLC. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20- 3.3(D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE" IN ORDER TO ALLOW A PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE "GR" GENERAL RETAIL ZONING USE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Action: Ms. Yates read the item into the record. Mr. Youkilis advised that the applicant is requesting the Permitted Use Schedule to be changed in order to allow a physical fitness facility as an "S" Special Use in the General Retail (GR) district. The business has been operating in the "GR" district as a Personal Skills Instruction Studio, which is permitted in that district. However a new owner in 2006 took over the business and filed for an occupational license providing a correct update of Planning Board Meeting March 25, 2008 Excerpt Page 2 of 3 the use of the building, a physical fitness center. As part of the routine zoning review, staff noticed that the business was operating a physical fitness facility, a use which is not permitted in the GR zoning district. Therefore the applicant was advised to apply for a text amendment. It was clarified to the applicant that the application would not be site specific and that if the proposed amendment is approved a physical fitness center would be applicable to any properties in the GR District along South Dixie Highway and SW 40 Street. The proposed change is compatible and an appropriate use along such major arterial streets as South Dixie and SW 40 Street. This classification "S" is appropriate because the surrounding properties are residential and it allows the City to have discretionary authority over the location and impact of any future proposed physical fitness facility in the GR district. Mr. Youkilis also advised that the applicant has been issued violations and staff asked the applicant to either clarify the situation. At. this time Mr. Youkilis requested that the Board disclose whether or not any conversations related to the specific site were discussed with the applicant's attorney, Lauren Harper. As a Board, with the exception of Mr. Morton and Ms. Young, they replied that Ms. Harper did contact them but did not discuss a site specific application. Mr. Youkilis then advised that in the case of a legislative item such as a LDC text amendment or change to the Comprehensive Plan, discussions may be conducted as allowed by the Jennings ruling. However, any discussion on a site specific application between an applicant and a Board member are not permitted and if it did occur the conversation must be disclosed. Ms. Yates requested to an explanation of the difference between the definition of a personal skills instruction studio and a physical fitness center. Mr. Youkilis responded that the Land Development Code indicates a definition for personal skills instruction studio to be "as a business teaching a clients such skills as arts, crafts, dance, exercise, martial arts, or music." The LDC however does not provide a defmition for a physical fitness use. The City has determined that anything beyond that, such as cycles and exercise equipment, is beyond a personal 'skills instruction studio. He added that a physical fitness center in question was beyond the personal skills instruction studio. Ms. Young requested clarification regarding the notices issued and the amount of the fines. Ms. Harper replied that one notice of violation issued and that fines have been stayed. Before the violation the previous owner applicant filed under a personal skills instruction studio and it was not noted that it was deem an inappropriate use in the zoning district. Chairman opened the public hearing. Speakers: NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT /OPPOSE Brian May Support Mr. May, M Cycle representative, advised that the business has operated as a spinning studio as well as specialty classes studio. The classes are conducted at 6:00 in the morning until noon and in the afternoon from 4:30 until 8:30 in the evening and for that matter the business was filed as a special skills instruction studio since 1996. During 2006 when Ms. Cruz bought the business the occupational license was filed as a personal skills instruction studio. Thereafter when her staff renewed the application it was filed as a physical fitness Planning Board Meeting March 25, 2008 Excerpt Page 3 of 3 facility at which time staff questioned the use in that particular zoning district. Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Youkilis advised that the previous application was categorized as a personal skill instruction studio because patrons are being instructed but once a business goes beyond that of a personal skills instruction, the City decided that the inclusion of exercise equipment and spinning cycles goes beyond a personal skills studio and in this case it is a combination. Mr. Morton questioned if an occupational license should automatically change when there is a change in ownership. He requested that staff look into whether or not it is required that new ownership is required to renew the occupational license. Mr. Youkilis replied with an affirmative. Ms. Chael questioned why the uses along South Dixie Highway are different from the uses allowed in the hometown district. Mr. Youkilis provided the Board with an informational sheet listing the permitted commercial uses in the GR. Most of the listed uses are allowed in the downtown however there are some uses allowed in the downtown which are not allowed in the GR. Some of the uses allowed in the GR require special use approval because of the impact to the residential area abutting the site. Ms. Harper advised that although the GR district does not permit a physical fitness center it does permit compatible uses. The GR district is located in two areas but the main GR area is located on South Dixie Highway. She emphasized that this would be restricted to limited parameters of the GR district as a special use requires city approval prior to any physical fitness approval. A physical fitness district is permitted in the SR, TODD, LO, and MO which surround the GR district, therefore, a physical fitness facilities within the GR district would be compatible with the zoning districts in the surrounding area. The approval will advance the vitality of the downtown area and the transit hubs within the city. Motion: Ms. Yates moved to approve the special use application and Mr. Farfan seconded. Vote: 7 Ayes 0 Nays XAComm Items \2008 \4- 22- 08\PBMin- 03 -25 -08 Excerpt Fitness.doc