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From: Maria Davis
City Manager
Date: January 6, 2004
ITEM NO
Re: SW 62nd Avenue Corridor
Charrette Public Hearing
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA SETTING A TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE "SW 62ND AVENUE CORRIDOR CHARRETTE"
REPORT RESULTING FROM A CITY SPONSORED CITIZENS PLANNING
EVENT; SAID DOCUMENT HAVING BEEN PREPARED BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE; AND DIRECTING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADVERTIZE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND
PROVIDE MAIL NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND
In November, 2002, the City sponsored a charrette ( "a concentrated neighborhood planning
study. ") for the S.W. 62"d Avenue corridor. The University of Miami School of Architecture,
facilitated the charrette free of charge, as a service to a neighboring city. The Charrette Report
was presented to the City Commission at its January, 21, 2003 meeting. At that time, the
Commission referred the Charrette Report to the Planning Board for review and discussion.
During their March 25, 2003 and October 28, 2003 meetings, the Planning Board conducted a
review and open discussion on the charrette report and a related Citizen's Report. At its
October meeting, the Board reviewed the report in detail and voted upon specific
recommendations (modifications) for each section of the report.
If the City Commission adopts the Charrette Report (or a modified version of that report) the
document becomes an official planning document, serving as a guide for the City as it
formulates new zoning policies for development of the subject area, including the scheduling
and funding of recommended capital improvement projects.
Because of the importance of the adoption of the report to area development and due to
differences of opinion among participants in the process, it is recommended that the City
Commission hold a public hearing with formal notice prior to adopting the Charrette report. In
addition, the hearing should include summary presentations from the University of Miami staff,
interested citizens, and from the Planning Board.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the attached resolution setting forth a hearing date and directing the
Administration to provide a newspaper ad and to send mail notice to all property owners within
500 foot radius of the study area, be adopted.
Attachments:
Draft resolution
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6 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
7 SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA SETTING A TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC
8 HEARING ON THE "SW 62ND AVENUE CORRIDOR CHARRETTE" REPORT
9 RESULTING FROM A CITY SPONSORED CITIZENS PLANNING EVENT; SAID
10 DOCUMENT HAVING BEEN PREPARED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
11 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
12 ADVERTIZE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDE MAIL NOTICE;
13 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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16 WHEREAS, a City sponsored charrette or "neighborhood planning study." was held on
17 November 23, 2002 for the area defined as the S.W. 62"d Avenue corridor; and
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19 WHEREAS, the goal of the charrette was "to define a community vision that enhances the
20 62nd Avenue corridor and preserves the livability of the adjoining residential neighborhoods "; and
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22 WHEREAS, the University of Miami School of Architecture, with expertise in the field of
23 new urbanism, facilitated the charrette free of charge as a service to a neighboring city; and
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25 WHEREAS, the Charrette Report was presented to the City Commission at its January, 21,
26 2003 meeting, and the Commission referred the Charrette Report to the Planning Board for review
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29 WHEREAS, The Planning Board at meetings held on March 25, 2003 and October 28, 2003
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32 WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its October 28, 2003 meeting adopted specific
33 recommendations for each section and adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes 0 Nays an overall motion
34 recommending approval of the Charrette Report with the modifications made by the Board at the
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37 WHEREAS, if the City Commission adopts the Charrette Report or a modified version of
38 that report, the document will become an official planning document, serving as a guide for the City
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41 WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Commission prior to adopting the report to hold a
42 public hearing with notice on the Charrette report, which would include summary presentations from
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11 Section 2. That the University of Miami staff, interested citizens and the Planning Board
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Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion
To: Honorable Chair &
Planning Board Members
From: Richard G. torber, AICP
Director of Planning & Zoning
Date: April 3a, 2002
Re: LDC Rezoning: NR to SR
6610-5796 SW 62nd Ave.
M, Miller Properties
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Applicant: Michael Miller
.Request AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BY CHANGING THE ZONING USE DISTRICT
FROM THE "NR!', NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL DISTRICT TO "SR', SPECIALTY RETAIL
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6610 -6796 SW 62"' AVENUE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SUMMARY OF REO EST
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of a 1.18 acre property located at 6610 -6796 SW 62nd
Avenue, The application states that the rezoning is necessary in order to construct a four (4) story
mixed use commercial/residential building with 12 dwelling units and 34,240 square feet of
commercial space. -
The subject property is currently zoned "NR" Neighborhood Retail zoning district, which allows
to a maximum of two (2) stories, with a 0.3 * floor area ratio. In order to develop the property as
described above, the applicant is requesting a zone change for the property to the proposed "SR"
Specialty Retail zoning district. The "SR" zoning district allows a maximum of four stories
and/or 50 feet of maximum building height,. and a floor area ratio of 1.6. Currently, the only area
of the City zoned SR is the downtown South Miami area which also corresponds to the
"Hometown" overlay district. If the subject property is rezoned to the SR zoning district, it
would be the first property outside of downtown South Miami and the Hometown district to be
so designated on the City's official zoning map.
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SITE ANALYSIS
Surrounding Parcels s.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The southern portion of the subject site currently contains the Miller family's Community
Newspapers publishing business, a one -story building made up of offices and newspaper
production facilities. The northern portion of the site is a paved parking lot.
South of the property is vacant land, which has recently been cleared of existing structures. To
the north of the subject property is an existing one -story auto air conditioning service.
East of the subject property, across the five -lane SW 62nd Avenue, is the six -story senior citizen
center and the two -story Lee Park cooperative apartment complex.
Directly adjacent to the west of the subject property are the backyards of several single - family
homes that are located along Sid 62nd Court. The Miller property is separated from. the single -
family area by an existing 25 -foot wide alley. 'The alley is owned by the City, but does not
appear to be heavily used by adjoining property owners.
EXISTING ZONING: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The subject site is currently, part of the "NR" Neighborhood Retail zoning district. The purpose
of the NR district is to permit convenience commercial uses that provide for the everyday retail
and personal service needs of nearby residential neighborhoods in a compatible and convenient
manner.
Uses permitted in the NR zoning district are limited to day care center (7 or more children ), park
or playground, public, social services agency, beauty, pr.barber.shop, chiropractic office or clinic,
counseling services, dentist office, dry cleaning substation (no processing }, film processing
substation, insurance agency, Laundromat, snail & parcel center, message therapist, notary public,
personal, skills instruction studio, physical therapist, quick printing, real estate agency, shoe
repair shop, travel agency, video tape rental store, confectionery or ice cream parlor, dairy
Comprehensive Plan
Land Development Code
Actual Use
Existing Land Use
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NR Neighborhood Retail
Auto Air Conditioning Service
Residential (4- Story)
(1- story)
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Public and Institutional
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Lee Park Apts, (2- story)
(4- story)
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Senior Citizen Apts. (6- story) .
Public Health Facilitv (2-story)
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Mixed Use Commercial/
NR Neighborhood Retail
Vacant Land
Residential (4-Story)
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Single Family Residential
RS -3 Single Family Residential
Existing Single- Family Homes
(2 -story)
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The southern portion of the subject site currently contains the Miller family's Community
Newspapers publishing business, a one -story building made up of offices and newspaper
production facilities. The northern portion of the site is a paved parking lot.
South of the property is vacant land, which has recently been cleared of existing structures. To
the north of the subject property is an existing one -story auto air conditioning service.
East of the subject property, across the five -lane SW 62nd Avenue, is the six -story senior citizen
center and the two -story Lee Park cooperative apartment complex.
Directly adjacent to the west of the subject property are the backyards of several single - family
homes that are located along Sid 62nd Court. The Miller property is separated from. the single -
family area by an existing 25 -foot wide alley. 'The alley is owned by the City, but does not
appear to be heavily used by adjoining property owners.
EXISTING ZONING: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The subject site is currently, part of the "NR" Neighborhood Retail zoning district. The purpose
of the NR district is to permit convenience commercial uses that provide for the everyday retail
and personal service needs of nearby residential neighborhoods in a compatible and convenient
manner.
Uses permitted in the NR zoning district are limited to day care center (7 or more children ), park
or playground, public, social services agency, beauty, pr.barber.shop, chiropractic office or clinic,
counseling services, dentist office, dry cleaning substation (no processing }, film processing
substation, insurance agency, Laundromat, snail & parcel center, message therapist, notary public,
personal, skills instruction studio, physical therapist, quick printing, real estate agency, shoe
repair shop, travel agency, video tape rental store, confectionery or ice cream parlor, dairy
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products store , deli, drug, pharmacy or sundry store, florist, newsstand; restaurant (special use),
and tobacco shop. .
Development regulations for the NR. district are restrictive; the maximum permitted building
height is 2 stories and 25 feet. The maximum periitted Floor Area Ratio is 0.3.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION: COMP HENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is currently designated "Mixed Use �,ommercial/Residential (4 Story)" on
the Future Land Use Map of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Element of
the Comprehensive Plan specifies that the mixed -use commercial /residential land use category is
intended to provide for different levels of retail uses, office uses, retail and office services, and
residential dwelling units with an emphasis on mixed -use development that is characteristic of
traditional downtowns. Regulations. regarding the permitted height, density and intensity in
zoning districts for areas designated as mixed -use commercial /residential are intended to provide
incentives for transit- oriented development and mixed -use development.
The Comprehensive Plan specifies a F.A.R. of 1.6 for this land use category, and a maximum
residential density of 24 units per acre. In order to ensure a mix of uses, the City requires that a
minimum of two of the above uses must be developed within this category. For residential
'projects, at a minimum, at least one floor must allow retail. For retail projects, at a minimum, at
least one floor must contain residential or office. For office projects, at a minimum, at least one
floor must contain residential or retail.
The subject property was designated Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential (4 Story) as part of the
City's EAR. -based Comprehensive Plan Amendment 97 -1ER. The west side of SW 62n-d Avenue
between 60 Street and 70th Street was included in this amendment package along with areas
within the CRA area closer to the South Miami Metrorail Station. Also included was the area at
the intersection of 59`h Place (Church Street) and 64`h Street, known as Madison Square.
CHARETTE TWO / HOMETOWN TOO PLAN
The impetus for the redesignation of these areas in the Comprehensive Plan as described above
came out of the Charrette Two process. After the success of the Hometown Plan in downtown
South Miami, the mixed -use concept was extended to the west side of US 1 through a charrette
process known as Hometown Too. The Charrette process brought together segments of the
community, including residents, business owners, property owners, government staff and others,
in order to explore options for improving the previously neglected area north of 'US 1. The
Charrette process led to several recommendations for the SW 62nd Avenue corridor, which
included the'recommendation that the City's regulations be amended. to permit mixed -use "Main
Street" type of buildings along the west side of SW 62nd Avenue. These recommendations led to
the Comprehensive Plan amendment referred to above,
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Ste' 62 "n AVENUE CONDOR: BETWEEN SW 70TH STREET AND SW 64Th STREET
In 1983, Dade County acquired the additional right -of -way along SW 62nd Avenue to allow
widening of the roadway from two travel lanes to five travel lanes (two lanes in each direction
and a center turn lane), and subsequently the road was widened.
One of the reasons for the road widening may have been related to the reconfiguration of the
Sunset Drive /US 1 intersection after the construction of the M[etrorail. In order to facilitate
northbound turning onto US 1 from the eastbound lanes of Sunset -Drive, traffic is routed from
Sunset, north on SW 62 Avenue, to SW 70th Street, and on to U 1. Thus, the section of SW 62
Avenue between Sunset Drive and SW 70th Street would be used more heavily and required
expansion. _
However, while the widening of SW 62nd Avenue between Sunset Drive and SW 701h Street-
(and south to US 1 and South Miami Hospital) addresses increased traffic volumes, it is not clear
that the widened roadway is necessary north of SW 70th Street, between SW 70th Street and SW
64th Street This segment was the subject of study during the Hometown 2 Charrette, and one of
the Charrette's recommendations is to restore SW 62nd Avenue back to two lanes along this
stretch. The Charrette calls for 2 lanes of traffic, 2 lanes of parallel parking, and a landscaped
median strip. Widened sidewalks and street landscaping are also prescribed.
The City has been exploring ways of working with the County to address local government
priorities with respect to traffic intrusion into residential neighborhoods, and is actively pursuing
discussions with the County to seek to reduce the SW 62nd Avenue roadway width.
DEVETOPMENT / SITE PEAKY ANALYSIS
If the subject application is approved as presented, development on the property. would be
subject to the development regulations contained in the "SR" Specialty Retail zoning district,
which is the same as zoning as downtown South Miami and the Hometown District.
I. [Uses Permitted: As listed above, the existing NR zoning district permits a variety of low
intensity commercial retail uses designed to serve the neighborhood. The proposed SR zoning
district permits a variety of storefront retail uses, as well as office and multi- family residential
uses. The applicant is proposing the continuation of the existing newspaper business and offices
on the first and second floors of the proposed building, and residential apartment units on the
third and fourth floors.
2. Density- Number of Dwellih2 'Un ts: The existing NR -zoning district does not permit -
residential uses. The proposed SR zoning district permits multi- family residential density of 24
units per acre. The applicant is proposing 12 residential units, which equates to a residential
density of approximately 10 units per acre.
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3. Density- Floor Area Ratio: The existing NR zoning district specifies a maximum 0.3 floor
area ratio. The proposed SR zoning distrigt permits a maximum * floor area ratio,,af 1.6. The
applicant's proposed site plan depicts a building with a floor area ratio of .1.01.
4. Buildin Height: The existing NR zoning district permits 2 story, 25 foot high buildings
maximum. The proposed SR zoning district permits a maximum building height of four (4)
stories and /or 50 feet. The applicant proposes a four -story building of 50 feet in height.
5. Parking Reguirements:'City of South Miami parking requirements vary by each proposed
use. The applicant's proposed site plan specifies 17,0110 square feet of newspaper business,
3,548 s.f. of retail, 13,682 s.f. of 'medical offices, and 12 residential units. The parking
requirement for this program is 123 parking spaces. The applicant proposes to provide 164
spaces in a multi -story 98,295 s.f. parking garage.
6. Building Placement (S& ticks, Lot Coverage): The existing NR zoning district requires a
25 front setback. The LDC specifies that the proposed SR district requires a minimum 10 foot
wide arcade at the first floor; higher floors may extend out over the sidewalk. The rear setback,
adjacent to residential districts, is 25 feet in both zoning districts. The applicant's proposed site
plan indicates that the parking structure would encroach into the required 25 foot rear setback;
this would require a separate variance.
While the Land .Development Code does not specify a maximum building coverage for the SR
zoning district, the Hometown District overlay zone does contain design standards and lot
coverage regulations. The Hometown Plan permits a maximum of 60% lot coverage. The
applicant's proposed site plan exceeds this standard; the plans submitted show a lot coverage of
85 %. It is not clear whether the SR development regulations, absent of the Hometown District
design regulations, could be applied in this way.
STAFF OBSERVATIONS AND CONCERNS
I. The 1997 designation of the west side of SW 62nd Avenue between SW 64`h Street and SW
70"' Street as Mixed -Use on the Future Land Use Map reflected the City's desire to extend
the mixed use concept, that was successful in the downtown Hometown district, to other
areas of the City.
2. The presence of multi -story commercial buildings directly adjacent to single family
residential zones raises problems of compatibility, and raises the requirement for
development regulations tailored to this situation, to ensure an adequate buffer.
3. The extension of the mixed use concept outside of downtown South Miami would logically
require the creation of a new zoning district classification. This district would contain the
design standards of the Hometown District; such as bringing buildings up to meet the street,
and requiring a mix of uses. However, it would at the same time set maximum building
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height and floor area ratio to a level that would be compatible with adjacent residential
neighborhoods and create an adequate imffer.
4. Staff also believes that the rezoning of this one individual property does not take into account
the rest of the properties along the west side of SW 62nd Avenue. Any solution that is
applied to the subject property should also be valid and applicable to the remaining properties
between SW 70th Street and SW 64th Street.
5. The proposed' site plan depicts a building that is encroaching into the required 25 foot
setback, that would require a rear setback variance to be granted in order to be built.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning .Department su est that the and recommend that the re uest be deferred for
further study or to a ow for a redesign of the proposed project t at would incorporate an
a equa e so ution for buffering the proposed new building from the adjacent single family
neighborhood.
The Department would also suggest that the Board recommend that the City begin the process of
creating a new, lower- intensity zoning district with appropriate development regulations, that
would enable the implementation of the mixed -use concept outside the Hometown District while
also allowing for adequate buffering and compatibility with areas adjacent to residential
neighborhoods. This new zoning district could subsequently be applied to the rest of the west
side of the SW 62nd Avenue corridor.
Attachments:
Application and Letter of Intent
Location map
Survey and Site Plan
Copies of Public Notices
Citizen Letter of Objection (D. Whitman)
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March 20, 2002
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143
Re: Zoning Application
Fetter of Intent
One of the reasons our neighborhood is what has been called a "Wasteland" is that the
present zoning of Neighborhood (N.R.) is very restrictive and by virtue of that has
inhibited any real improvements of this area.
Just imagine how wonderful it will be with people walking down the S.W.62 Ave. and
that they will be able to shop at retail stores, visit their doctor and then take an elevator to
their apartment.
That's the vision that we have for the entrance to the city! We are asking the city do its
part in helping us bring beauty and prosperity to this area instead of languishing in its
present condition.
Our goal is to build a four (4) story building comprised of approximately 8,500 square
feet per floor of which Community Newspapers would occupy the first two floors and the
top two floors would be apartments. Parking would be north of the four -story building
with the bottom floor of 17,000 square feet which. faces S.W. 62 Ave. being available
for medical offices, retail stores, as well a laundromat. Parking for the whole facility
would be on top of the medical and retail part of this project, with a walks through to the
apartments as well as to Community Newspapers.
In order to get his done, we need to change the present zoning of Neighborhood Retail
(NR) to Specialty Retail (SR) and receive approval to build a four story building and the
adjoining parking stnacture which would include retail type businesses.
It is with the cooperation of the city coupled with the entrepreneurial spirit of business
people that the whole community benefits and we hope that the city shares our vision and
enthusiasm for this much- needed project.
Should you have any questions, please call me at 305 -66'9 -73)55 ext. 249.
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6130 Sutaset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143
Dear Gentlemen,
Re: Zoning Application
This letter is to certify that Michael Miller, Grant Miller and Consolidated
Research and Planning of which iehael and Graft are the only
shareholders, are the owners of the properties at 6796 and 6718 S. .62 Ave.
as well as the adjoining parking lot at approximately 6700 S..62 Ave.
This letter is being submitted as part of the required documents to apply for
a zoning application..
If you have any questions, please call me at 305 - 669 -7355 ext. 249.
Sincerely,
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SUR ER1,11 SO-+tR, Legal tiob,ces of the Miami Dally Business
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County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
5130 SUNSET DRIVE; SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 331443
PHONE. 1306) 66:�Za'26; FAX #: 1305) 666 -4-091
On Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 7:30 P.N1., the City of South Miami Plan-
ning Board will conduct Public Hearings in the City Commission Cham-
bers at the above address on the following:
PS-01-020
Applicant: Hometown Station Ltd.
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COM-
MISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, REGARDING:
(1) A REQUEST OF HOMETOWN STATION LTD., FOR AP-
PROVAL OF MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT STAN-
DARDS FOR THE SOUTH MIAMI STATION OF THE RAPID
TRANSIT ZONE; THE PROPERTY BEING4 LOCATED
WITHIN A MIAMI -DADE COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT EN-
TITLED "STAGE I FIXED - GUIDEWAY RAPID TRANSIT
SYSTEM - DEVELOPMENT ZONE AND (2) PRESENTA-
TION OF PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLANS TO CON.
STRUCT A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT AND
ATTACHED TO THE SOUTH MIAMI METRORAIL STA-
TION,
PS -02 -003
Applicant: Michael Mille;
Request AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMIAS
SION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELAT-
ING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BY CHANGING THE
ZONING USE DISTRICT FROM THE "NR ", NEIGHBOR-
HOOD RETAIL, DISTRICT TO "SR ", SPECIALTY RETAIL
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5510 - 879E SW
62nd AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PRO -
VIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All interested parties are urged to attend. Objections or expressions of
approval may be made in person at the hearing or filed in writing prior to or
at the hearing. The Planning Board reserves the right to recommend to
the City Commission whatever the board considers in the best interest for
the area involved, interested parties requesting information, are asked to
contact the Planning and Zoning Department by calling 663 -6325 or writ-
ing to the address indicated above.
You are hereby advised that if any person desires to appeal any deci-
sion made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hear-
ing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such pur-
pose 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 (F.S. 286.0105). Refer to hearing number when
makrng.any inquiry.
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SIT OF SOUTH MIAMI
Planning and Zoning Department ,
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida. 33143
Phone: (305) 663 -6326; Fax (305) 666 -4591
On Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at 7:30 P.M., the City of South Miami Planning—
Board will conduct Public Hearings in the City Commission - Chambers at'rhe
above address,on the following -items;
Applicant: Hometown Station Ltd.
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, REGARDING: (1) A REQUEST
'OF HOMETOWN STATION LTD., FOR APPROVAL OF MASTER
PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SOUTH MIAMI
STATION OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE; THE PROPERTY
BEING LOCATED WITHIN A MIAMI -DADE COUNTY ZONING
DISTRICT ENTITLED "STAGE 1 FIXED - GUIDEWAY RAPID
TRANSIT SYSTEM- DEVELOPMENT 'ZONE "; AND (2)
PRESENTATION'OF PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLANS TO
CONSTRUCT'A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT AND
ATTACHEDTO THE SOUTH MIAMI METRORAIL STATION,
Applicant: Michael Miller
Request; AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA. RELATING TO A
REQUESTTO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF TH-FCiTY
OF SOUTH MIAMI BY CHANGING THE ZONING USE DISTRICT
FROM THE "NR ", NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL DISTRICT TO "SR ",
SPECIALTY RETAIL DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6610 -6796 SW 62nd AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILiTY;
PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING
- AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
For more information, regarding this application or any matter, please calf ;305) 563 -6325
All interested parties are urged to attend. Objections or expressions of approval may be
made in person at the hearing or filed in writing prior to or at the hearing. The Planning
Beard reserves the right to recommend to the City Commission whatever the board
considers in the best interest for the area involved. Interested parties requesting information
are asked to contact the Planning and Zoning Department by calling 663.6326 or writing to
the address indicated above.
You are hereby advised that if any person desires to appeal any decision mad. with re'aocct
to any matter Considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need =record oi the
proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the tesumony and evidencs : pon which the
appeal's to be based. IRS, 266.0105).
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From: Dean Whitman [whitmand @fiu.eduj
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 1:53 AM
To: Riorber @cityofsouthmiE1K[ let
Subject: Rezoning on 62nd Avenue
Mr. Lorber,
I am writing you to state my profound objections to the application by Mr. Michael Miller
to rezone property at 6729 SW. 62nd Ave. from the current zoning of neighborhood retail
(NR) to specialty retail (SR). This application is scheduled to be heard by the planning
board at their April, 30, 2002 meeting. I feel that this proposed rezoning and 4 story
building height is inconsistent with the adjacent neighborhoods composed of single
family residences. This project will certainly result in many negative impacts to the
neighborhood such as increased traffic, noise, bad smells, and garbage. 1 strongly feel
that in order to preserve the quality of life and integrity of our neighborhood, it is
essential to maintain the current 2 story maximum building height on the west side of
62nd Ave. between SW 64th St. and SW 70th St. 1 fear that if this development is
approved, it will set a dangerous precedent allowing similar developments on 62nd Ave.
I wish to make the following points on this matter. First, the proposed project is adjacent
to the back yards of generally single story, single family residences and is separated
from those properties by only a narrow alleyway. Currently, nowhere in the City of South
Miami does a SR zoning district directly abut single family residences. In fact, SR
districts in the City are always separated from single family residinces by lower density
zoning districts. In addition, there are NO examples of 4 story, buildings of any type in
the City which directly abut single family residences, in fact, 3 story buildings adjacent
to RS districts are extremely rare. I could find only 3 examples ilTlhe en`tire'city. Clearly,
this proposed project is not consistent with the established norm in the City6V-96Wh
Miami.
Secondly, the SR district allows several permitted uses that are inconsistent the adjacent
neighborhood. These include such uses as a dry cleaning plant, hotel, medical
laboratory, theater', meat market, restaurant drinking establishment, and liquor store.
The SR district was specifically designed for the commercial core-of tl- e =dity; �ttare t
Town District and Sunset Drive. This certainly does not apply to this section of 62nd Ave
Finally, Mr. Miller asserts in his cover letter that the current lack of development on 62nd
Ave. is due to the restrictions of the NR district. He ignores the fact that currently,
several zoning districts described in the South Miami Development`Code specifically
refer to transitional land use elements between single family'and more intensive areas.
These districts include: RT -6, RT -9, RO, and NR (the current zoning). All of these
zoning districts allow a maximum building height of 2 stories. If Mr. Miller sincerely feels
that the current zoning does not allow development of his property, I suggest that he
explore the possibilities offered by one of these districts.
As I will be unable to attend the Planning Board hearing on April 30th, 1 request that you
put this message.into the record-and forward a copy-to members of the Planning Board.
Dean Whitman, Ph D.
Resident and property owner at
6259 SW 70th Street
(305) 665 -9623