Resolution No. 2022-17 Sign Variance Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Campus (20900 Biscayne Blvd.)- February 1, 2022 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING A SIGN VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 31-191(J)(7) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDRS) TO PERMIT SEVEN (7) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS,
MEASURING SIX FEET (6') IN HEIGHT AND SEVENTEEN (17) SQUARE
FEET IN SIGN AREA, WHERE THE LDRS PERMIT DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS TO BE A MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET (3') IN HEIGHT AND FOUR
(4) SQUARE FEET IN SIGN AREA, ON THE AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND
MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS LOCATED AT 20900 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Article IX, "Sign Regulations", Section 31-191 , "Sign Regulations
Generally", subsection (m)(8) of the City Code of Ordinances provides that a "variance
may be granted upon a showing by the applicant that the sign variance maintains the
basic intent and purpose of these regulations, particularly as it affects the stability and
appearance of the City and provided that the variance will otherwise be compatible with
the surrounding land uses and would not be detrimental to the community"; and
WHEREAS, the property described herein is zoned MO, Medical Office District;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, through
Application No. SV2201-0001 , is requesting a sign variance from section 31-1910)(7) of
the city's land development regulations (LDRs) to permit seven (7) directional signs,
measuring six feet (6') in height and seventeen (17) square feet in sign area, where the
LDRs permit directional signs to be a maximum of 3 feet (3') in height and four (4) square
feet in sign area on the property legally described in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Commission has held a public
hearing as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the Application meets the criteria of
the applicable codes and ordinances, to the extent the Application is granted herein.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 202247
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The sign variance from Section 31-1910)(7) of the City's LDRs to
permit seven (7) directional signs, measuring six feet (6') in height and seventeen (17)
square feet in sign area, where the LDRs permit directional signs to be a maximum of 3
feet (3') in height and four (4) square feet in sign area on the property legally described
in Exhibit "A" is hereby granted, exclusively to the Applicant, subject to the following
conditions:
1) Plans submitted for building permit shall substantially comply with those submitted as
follows:
• "HCA Florida Aventura Hospital", Sheets 1 through 9, prepared by Gresham
Smith/Atlas, revised 01/04/2022
2) A building permit for the project shall be obtained within twelve (12) months of the date
of the Resolution or the approvals granted shall be deemed null and void unless extended
by a motion of the City Commission. The City Commission may, at a regular or special
meeting, grant up to a six-month extension request for good cause shown by the
applicant.
3) No sign shall be located within the 25-foot triangle at the intersection of two public
streets or within a 20-foot triangle at the intersection of a public street and driveway.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to issue permits in accordance with
the approvals and conditions herein provided and to indicate such approvals and
conditions upon the records of the City.
Section 3. Issuance of this development order by the City of Aventura does not in
any way create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or
federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the City of Aventura for
issuance of the development order if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or
fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result
in a violation of state or federal law. All applicable state and federal permits must be
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obtained before commencement of the development. This condition is included pursuant
to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Landman, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans Absent
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 2022.
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ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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ELLISA L. HORVA MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
This Resolution was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this 2nd day of February, 2022.
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CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND
Tracts 1 , 2 and 3 according to the plat of Biscayne Medical Plaza as recorded in Plat
Book 137 at Page 76 and the west '/2 of Lot 2, Block 8, Map of the Town of Hallandale,
according to the plat recorded in Plat Book B at Page 13, both of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, less the rights of way for NE 209 Street and NE 28 Avenue,
City of Aventura
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