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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25869
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING
TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT ON SAME, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 2 THROUGH 7
OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF AQUARIUM SITE RESUBDIVISION, CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 4,200 SQUARE FEET (THE ALLEY), IN FAVOR OF THE
APPLlCANT{AND DEVELOPER OF THE VITRI PROJECT), 535 WEST AVENUE,
LLC; ACCEPTING, CONCURRENT WITH THE VACATION OF THE
AFORESTATED ALLEY, THE CONVEYANCE BY 535 WEST AVENUE LLC, OF
PORTIONS OF LOTS 8, 9,10 AND 13 OF SAME SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 4,200 SQUARE FEET, FOR PERPETUAL USE AS A PUBLIC
ALLEY; BOTH SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REVERTER THAT CAN BE
EXERCISED IF A FULL BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT ISSUED FOR THE PROJECT
WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS OF THE DEDICATION OF THE DEVELOPER'S
PROPERTY TO THE CITY; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE CITY'S APPROVAL
OF THE AFORESTATED VACATION AND ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO AND
CONTINGENT UPON 535 WEST AVENUE, LLC'S SATISFACTION OF THE
CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION; WAIVING, BY 5nTHS VOTE,
THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT
TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 82-36 THROUGH 82-40 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY
CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE VACATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROPERTY TO BE CONVEYED TO THE CITY BY 535 WEST AVENUE, LLC,
SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW OF SAME BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
FURTHER ACCEPTING A DONATION, AS VOLUNTARILY PREFERRED BY 535
WEST AVENUE, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000, TO BE APPLIED TOWARD
THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City holds a right of way easement to a fifteen (15) foot wide alley,
running from Alton Road to Sixth Street, which originated when the Amended Plat of
Aquarium Site Resubdivision was platted in 1925 and approved by the City of Miami Beach
Council; and
WHEREAS, 535 West Avenue, LLC (Developer), owns Lots 1 through 10 and Lots
13 to 19 of the Amended Plat of Aquarium Site Resubdivision, adjacent to the aforestated
platted alley; and
WHEREAS, in November 2004, the Developer obtained required approvals from the
City's Design Review Board to construct the "Vitri" Project, a residential development to be
generally located at 500-550 Alton Road and 517-547 West Avenue and over the lots
mentioned above (the Project); and
WHEREAS, in order to unify the pedestal of the Project, which includes the parking
spaces for the development, the proposed Project has to include a portion of the platted
alley; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Developer has requested that the City vacate a portion
of the platted alley, containing approximately, 4,200 square feet (the Alley), and has also
offered to the City, in exchange for said vacation, a portion of Lots 8, 9, 10, and 13, to be
conveyed to the City for perpetual use as a public alley, (the Developer's Property); and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Department had received and reviewed the
Developer's application for request for vacation of the Alley, including coordination of
meetings with the adjacent property owners' representatives within the said block; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is satisfied that an extraordinary public benefit would
be served by building the Project, which would provide improved public areas such as new
and wider sidewalks; new landscape areas; the creation of an attractively designed
property at one of the gateways to Miami Beach, (where nothing but a vacant lot currently
exists); and an addition to the City's property tax base; and
WHEREAS, the Administration, through its Public Works Department, hereby
represents that the Developer has complied with the application requirements and
submittals in accordance with the City's Guidelines for Vacation or Abandonment of Streets
or Other Rights of Way, and pursuant to Section 82-36 through 82-40 of the City Code
(Ordinance No. 92-2783); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 82-38, a Planning Department Analysis
has been prepared, and is attached as Exhibit "A" to this Resolution, and the Planning
Department has reviewed the seven criteria elements for vacating City Property and have
found these to be satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, additionally, as permitted by Section 82-39 of the City Code, the
Administration would recommend that the Mayor and City Commission waive, by 5/7ths
vote, the competitive bidding and appraisal requirements, finding that the public interest
would be served by such waiver; and
WHEREAS, as required by Section 82-37 of the City Code, the Mayor and City
Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2005, to hear public comment
regarding the proposed Alley vacation; and
WHEREAS, the Administration would recommend that the Mayor and City
Commission approve the requested Alley vacation, in favor of the Developer, 535 West
Avenue LLC, subject to and contingent upon the Developer's satisfaction of the following
conditions:
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1. The Developer shall be responsible for all costs and work associated with the
improvement of the new reconfigured alley, which will be comprised of the Developer's
Property to be conveyed to the City; said improvements including but not limited to
resurfacing, drainage and lighting of said alley,
2, The Developer shall obtain no-objection letters and/or agreements from all utility
companies franchised within the City for the vacation of the Alley and shall be solely
responsible for any costs and work associated with relocation of any existing utilities.
3. The Developer shall prepare and execute all documents to effectuate the vacation of
the Alley and conveyance to the City of Developer's Property, including quitclaim deeds,
subject to final review of same by the City Attorney's Office. The Developer shall also be
solely responsible for recording said documents (including deeds) effectuating the vacation
of the Alley and the conveyance of the Developer's property, as well as all costs associated
with same.
4. Developer shall obtain a no-objection letter from the adjacent property, located at 1220 -
6th Street, and owned by Mau Mau Corporation.
5, Developer shall be solely responsible for costs and work on any
landscaping/hardscaping modifications along the proposed alley way buffer, which may be
defined and/or warranted by other development(s) along the proposed/redefined alleyway.
6. The Developer shall ensure proper and safe access of vehicles at all ingress/egress
locations so as to not impact any adjacent existing and/or future developments.
7. The proposed reconfigured alleyway shall be one way, right turn in, and right turn out
access only.
8. Developer shall provide additional mitigating measures to improve sight distance as
stipulated by the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has also voluntarily preferred a donation in the amount
of $125,000 to be used by the City for its Capital Improvement Program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission, following a duly noticed public hearing to hear public comment on same,
hereby approve and authorize the vacation of a portion of an alley adjacent to Lots 2
through 7 of the Amended Plat of Aquarium Site Resubdivision, containing approximately
4,200 square feet (the Alley), in favor of the applicant and developer of the Vitri Project,
535 West Avenue, LLC; accepting, concurrent with the vacation of the afore stated Alley,
the conveyance by 535 West Avenue LLC, of portions of Lots 8,9, 10, and 13 of same
subdivision, containing approximately 4,200 square feet, for perpetual use as a public alley;
both subject to a right of reverter that can be exercised if a Full Building Permit is not
issued for the Project within three (3) years of the dedication of the Developer's Property to
the City; provided further that the City's approval of the aforestated vacation and
acceptance is subject to and contingent upon 535 West Avenue, LLC's satisfaction of the
conditions set forth in this Resolution; waiving, by 5/7ths vote, the competitive bidding and
appraisal requirements, pursuant to Article II, Section 82-36 through 82-40 of the Miami
Beach City Code, finding such waiver to be in the best interest of the City; authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents to effectuate the vacation and
acceptance of the property to be conveyed to the City by 535 West Avenue, LLC, subject
to final review of same by the City Attorney's Office; further accepting a donation, as
voluntarily preferred by 535 West LLC, in the amount of $125,000, to be applied toward the
City's Capital Improvement Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2ili.hday of April
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Robert Pai-cher
David Dermer
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorizing, following a
duly noticed Public Hearing on April 20, 2005 to hear public comments, the vacation of a portion of an
alley adjacent to lots 2 through 7 of the amended plat of Aquarium Site Subdivision, containing
approximately 4,200 square feet, in favor of the applicant (and developer of the Vitri Project), 535 West
Avenue, LLC, and approving and accepting the dedication by 535 West Avenue LLC, of portions of lots 8,
9, 10 and 13 of the same subdivision, containing approximately 4,200 square feet, for perpetual use as a
public alley, thus reconfiguring the alley to connect between 6th Street and West Avenue instead of Alton
Road.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission approve the vacation of a portion of the alley in Aquarium Site
Subdivision in exchange for an equal property reconfiguring the alley to allow the development of the Vitri
project at 535 West Avenue?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
535 West Avenue LLC, owns Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 13 to 19 of the Aquarium Subdivision, In
November 2004, 535 West Avenue LLC, obtained the required approval from the City's Design Review
Board for the "Vitri", a project extending over the Lots mentioned above. In order to unify the pedestal of the
project which includes the parking spaces for the development, the proposed project had to include a
portion of the platted alley,
535 West Avenue LLC, the developer, has submitted an application requesting the City for the vacation of
that portion of this alley which would be incorporated within the footprint of the proposed project, containing
approximately 4200 square feet, and a proposal to grant the City portions from their Lots 8,9,10 and 13,
containing the same approximate square footage, to be dedicated as an alley for public use within the same
block, The new alley would be reconfigured to connect Sixth Street and West Avenue instead of Alton Road,
Additionally, the developer/applicant has agreed to make a $125,000 voluntary contribution to be used by
the City's Capital Improvement Program,
The City has met with adjoining property owners to address concerns regarding future use and access for
the new alley that is to be created if this item is approved. Access issues have been addressed to the
satisfaction of the concerned parties.
Administration recommends approval of the Resolution
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
Finance Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Robert Halfhill, Public Works 6833
AGENDA ITEM
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M, Gonza~
City Manager .
Date: April 20, 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT ON SAME, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY
ADJACENT TO LOTS 2 THROUGH 7 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF
AQUARIUM SITE RESUBDIVISION, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY
4,200 SQUARE FEET IN FAVOR OF THE APPLlCANT{AND DEVELOPER
OF THE VITRI PROJECT), 535 WEST AVENUE, LLC, AND APPROVING
AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION BY 535 WEST AVENUE LLC, OF
PORTIONS OF LOTS 8, 9, 10 AND 13 OF SAME SUBDIVISION,
CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 4,200 SQUARE FEET, FOR
PERPETUAL USE AS A PUBLIC ALLEY; WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE,
THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 82-36 THROUGH 82-40 OF THE
MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE CITY'S
APPROVAL OF THE AFOREST ATED VACATION AND ACCEPTANCE IS
SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON 535 WEST AVENUE, LLC'S
SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS
RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE
VACATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION, INCLUDING A
QUITCLAIM DEED, SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW OF SAME BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND ACCEPTING A $125,000 VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
When the Aquarium Site was platted in 1925 and approved by the City of Miami Beach
Council, it had a 15 ft. wide alley running from Alton Road to Sixth Street.
535 West Avenue LLC owns Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 13 to 19 of the Aquarium Site
Subdivision. In November 2004,535 West Avenue LLC obtained the required approval
from the City's Design Review Board for the "Vitri", a project extending over the Lots
mentioned above. In order to unify the pedestal of the project which includes the parking
spaces for the development, the proposed project had to include a portion of the platted
alley.
535 West Avenue LLC, the developer, has submitted an application requesting the City for
the vacation of that portion of this alley which would be incorporated within the proposed
project, containing approximately 4200 square feet, and is proposing to dedicate for public
use to the City, portions from their Lots 8,9,10 and 13 containing also approximately 4200
square feet, to be used as an alley within the same block. The new alley would be
reconfigured to connect Sixth Street and West Avenue instead of Alton Road. (See
Attachment A).
535 West Avenue LLC. the developer, has complied with the requirements as set forth in
the July 26, 1989 Land Use Committee guidelines and City Code Chapter 82, Article II
Sec. 82-37 for requesting the vacation of a City right-of-way.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-25805, and as required by Section 82-37 of the City
Code, the Mayor and City Commission have set a duly noticed public hearing on April 20,
2005, to hear public comment regarding the proposed alley vacation, and to accept a grant
of an equal sized portion of property for use as a replacement alley.
The applicant has also agreed to a voluntary contribution of $125,000 to be utilized
towards the City's capital projects program. As the City continues to address a more
proactive growth management approach towards development, ongoing future
contributions from other projects will be utilized to address a bank of public projects
deemed important to enhance the City's quality of life.
In addition the City has met with representatives of the Vitri Project and Mr. Ricardo Dopico
and Ms. Nellie Santamaria representing Estefan Enterprises Inc., owners of the property
adjacent to the Vitri Project at 1220-1234 6th Street, to discuss their client's concerns on
not having participated in the review of the alley vacation request. Specifically, Estefan
Enterprises Inc. is concerned about the ingress/egress of trucks through the alley and
wants to be assured that the alley will be wide enough to ensure there will be no impacts to
their property or any structure thereon or in the future, provided all zoning setbacks and
requirements are met.
Subsequent meetings were held with representatives of the Vitri Project and Mr. Ricardo
Dopico and Ms. Nellie Santamaria representing Estefan Enterprises Inc.; all concerns
regarding the truck traffic impacts on the Estefan property were discussed to the
satisfaction of Mr. Dopico and Ms. Santamaria.
As required also by Section 82-38 of the City Code, a Planning Department Analysis has
been prepared with regards to the proposed Alley vacation; said analysis is attached and
incorporated as Attachment B. The Administration's review of the seven criteria elements
for vacating City property/granting revocable permit is provided below:
1. That the applicant's need is substantial. Satisfied.
2. That the applicant holds title to an abutting property. Satisfied.
3. That the proposed improvements comply with applicable codes, ordinances,
regulations, neighborhood plans and laws. Satisfied. The Developer will improve
the alley according to the City's applicable Codes and requirements,
4. That the grant of such application will have no adverse effect on
governmental/utility easements and uses on the property. Satisfied.
5. Alternatively:
a) That an unnecessary hardship exists that deprives the applicant of a
reasonable use of the land, structure or building for which vacation is
sought, arising out of special circumstances and conditions that exist and
were not self-created and are peculiar to the land, structures or building
involved and are not generally applicable to other lands, structures or
buildings in the same zoning district and the grant of the application is
the minimum that will allow reasonable use of the land, structures or
building. Satisfied.
That the grant of the vacation will enhance the neighborhood and/or
community by such amenities as, for example, enhanced landscaping,
improved drainage, improved lighting, and improved security. Satisfied.
6. That granting the vacation requested will not confer on the applicant any special
privilege that is denied to other owner of land, structures or buildings subject to
similar conditions. Satisfied.
7. That granting the vacation will not be injurious to the surrounding properties, the
neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Satisfied.
In addition the Developer/Applicant has demonstrated that an extraordinary public benefit
will be gained by building this project which will provide improved public areas such as
new and wider sidewalks, new landscape areas, a transit bus bay area with shelter, a
public plaza, and a $125,000 voluntary contribution to the City's Capital Improvement
Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City's Public Works Department has reviewed the Developer/Applicant's request for
vacation of a portion of the alley and the grant of an equal sized portion of their property to
be used as part of a reconfigured alley.
The Administration recommends approval of the vacation of a portion of the existing alley
to 535 West Avenue LLC and acceptance of an equal area of land in exchange for and in
reconfiguration of the alley, and a $125,000 voluntary contribution to the City's Capital
Improvement Program. The vacation will be subject to the following:
1. The Developer/Applicant shall be responsible for the improvement of the new
reconfigured alley including but not limited to resurfacing, landscaping, drainage
and lighting of said alley.
2. Developer/Applicant shall obtain no-objection letters and/or agreements from all
utility companies franchised within the City for the vacation of the portion of the
alley and relocation of any existing utilities.
3. Developer/Applicant shall prepare and execute all documents to effectuate the
vacation and acceptance of dedication, including quitclaim deeds, subject to final
review of same by the city attorney's office.
4. Developer/Applicant shall prepare and execute all documents to effectuate the
vacation including quitclaim deeds for portions of Lots 8, 9, 10, and 13 to be
dedicated to the City (Dedicated Alley) containing approximately 4,200 sq. ft,
subject to final review of same by the city attorney's office.
5. Developer/Applicant shall obtain a no-objection letter from the adjacent property
located at 1220 -6th Street owned by Estefan Enterprises Inc.
6. Developer/Applicant shall be responsible for any landscaping/hardscaping
modifications along the proposed alleyway buffer, which may be defined any/or
warranted by other development(s) along the proposed/redefined alleyway.
7. Developer owner shall ensure proper and safe access of vehicles at all
ingress/egress locations so as to not impact any adjacent existing and/or future
developments.
8. Proposed alleyway shall be one way, right turn in, and right turn out access only.
9. Developer/Applicant shall provide additional mitigating measures to improve sight
distance as stipulated by the City Engineer.
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Attachments: A Site Plat with Proposed Changes
B Planning Department Analysis
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Planning
Interoffice Memorandum
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From:
Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager
Jorge G. Gomez, AICP ~
Planning Director
Date: April 11, 2005
To:
Subject: PLANNING ANALYSIS PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-38
In accordance with Section 82-38 of the City of Miami Beach code, the Planning Department shall
prepare an analysis for the City Commission and the public that outlines all conditions relating to the
proposed sale and/or lease of city property. The following analysis applies to "The vacation of a
portion of an alley adiacent to lots 2 throuQh 7 of the amended plat of Aquarium Site Subdivision,
containina approximately 4,200 square feet. in favor of the applicant (and developer of the Vitri
Proiect). 535 West Avenue, LLC. and approvina and acceptina the dedication bY 535 West Avenue
LLC, of portions of lots 8. 9. 10 and 13 of the same subdivision. containina approximately 4.200
square feet. for perpetual use as a public alley, thus reconfiaurina the alley to connect between 6th
Street and West Avenue instead of Alton Road,"
1. Whether or not the proposed use is in keeping with city goals and objectives and
conforms to the city comprehensive plan.
The proposed alley vacation would conform to the city's goals and objectives and the
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial General
Mixed Use on the City's Future Land Use Map. The proposed mixed-use project on the site is a
permitted use within this zone.
2. The impact on adjacent property, including the potential positive or negative impacts
such as diminution of open space, increased traffic, noise level or enhanced property
values, improved development patterns and provision of necessary services. Based on
the proposed use of the property, the city shall determine the potential impact of the
project on city utilities and other infrastructure needs and the magnitude of costs
associated with needed infrastructure improvements. Should it become apparent that
further evaluation of traffic impact is needed, the proponent shall be responsible for
obtaining a traffic impact analysis from a reputable traffic engineer.
The proposed vacation is not expected to have any detrimental impact on the adjacent
properties. The subject alley is not an active vehicular right-of-way and as such, will not increase
the traffic or noise level. The mixed-use project proposed for the site would have to meet all City
requirements regarding infrastructure and concurrency.
3. A determination as to whether or not the proposed use is in keeping with a public
purpose and community needs, such as expanding the city's revenue base, reducing city
costs, creating jobs, creating a significant revenue stream, and improving the
community's overall quality of life.
The applicant has proffered a contribution of $125,000 to be utilized towards the City's capital
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projects program. As the City continues to address a more proactive growth management
approach towards development, ongoing future contributions from other projects will be utilized
to address a bank of public projects deemed important to enhance the City's quality of life,
4. Determination as to whether or not the development is in keeping with the surrounding
neighborhood, will block views or create other environmental intrusions, and evaluation
of the design and aesthetic considerations of the project.
The proposed mixed-use development has been approved by the Design Review Board for
design and aesthetic considerations, and has been deemed to be in keeping with the
surrounding neighborhood,
5. The impact on adjacent properties, whether or not there is adequate parking, street and
infrastructure needs.
The proposed mixed-use development is to provide adequate parking for the needs of the
project. Street layout and traffic circulation patterns have been analyzed and approved.
6. A determination as to whether or not alternatives are available for the proposed
disposition, including assembly of adjacent properties, and whether the project could be
accomplished under a private ownership asseml,lly.
The alleyway to be vacated bisects the subject property, Without vacation by the City, the
proposed mixed-use project would be unable to utilize the entire site as one building, and would
be forced to redesign the project.
7. Within the constraints of public objectives, the department should examine financial
issues such as job generation, providing housing opportunities, and the return to the city
for its disposition of property.
By vacating the alley, the City allows the proposed mixed-use development to proceed. There
should be an increase in job creation and return to the City in the form of ad valorem tax
revenues when the project is completed.
8. Such other issues as the Planning Department may deem appropriate in analysis of the
proposed disposition.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Public Works Department
I nteroffice Memorandum
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From: Robert T. Half
Assistant Public Work'
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Date: April 8, 2004
To: George Gomez
Planning Director
Subject: PLANNING ANALYSIS PURSUANT TO SHAPIRO ORDINACE
In accordance with Section 82-38 of the City of Miami Beach code, it is requested that the Planning
Department prepare an analysis for the City Commission and the public that outlines all conditions
relating!~ thaproposed vacation and dedication of city property and private property.
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This reQi:Jesflor analysis applies to the request to vacate a portion of an alley adjacent to lots 2
through ,,7 otjhe amended plat of Aquarium Site re-subdivision containing approximately 4,200
square feetih favor of the applicant and developer, 535 West Avenue, LLC and approving the
dedication of portions of lots 8,9,10 and of the same subdivision containing approximately 4,200
square feet for perpetual us as a public alley,
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Point of contact for further information on this request is Fernando Vazquez, City Engineer at
extension 6399,
Attachment: Draft Commission Agenda Package
c: Fernando Vazquez, City Engineer
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~ CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that public hearings will be held by the Mayor and
City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commission
Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Mlami Beach,
Florida, on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, to consider the following: .
10:30 A.M.
TO CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 142~425 OF
THE CITY CODE, to Consider An Amendment To The Zoning Map By Changing
The Zoning District Classification Of Property Located At 2620 Biarritz Drive,
From GU (Government Use) To RS-3 (Single Family Residential), Following The
Property's Conveyance By The City To A Private Party, Pursuant To City
Commission Resolution No. 2C05-25829, All In Accordance With The City's
Comprehensive Plan And Land Development Regulations.
Inquiries may be directed to Asset Management at (305) 673-7193.
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....;y 11.15 A.M.
C~. CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 82-37 OF THE
CITY CODE, Regarding The Vacation Of An Alley, Adjacent To Lots 2 Through 7
Of The Amended Plat Of Aquarium Site Resubdivision, Containing
Approximately 4,200 Square Feet, In Favor Of The Applicant (And Developer Of
The Vitri Project), 535 West Avenue, LLC, And Approving And Accepting The
Dedication By 535 West Avenue LLC, Of Portions Of Lots 8, 9, 10 And 13 Of
Same Subdivision, Containing Approximately 4,200 Square Feet. For Perpetual
Use As A Public Alley.
Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Public Works at (305) 673-
7080,
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented
by an agent, or to express their views in writing addressed to the City
Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1 st Floor, City
Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Copies of the agreements and ordinance
are available for public inspection during normal business hours In the
Planning Department Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 2ndFloor, City Htlll,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may be continued and under such
circumstances additional legal notice would not be provided.
Robert E. Parcher, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
'Pursuant to Section 286,0105, Fla, Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a
person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect
to any matter considered at its' meeting or its hearing, such person must 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. This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise
inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not
otherwise allowed by law.
To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters,
information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to
review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please
contact (305) 604-2489 (voice), (305)673-721 B(TTY) five days in advance to initiate
your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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