02-20-2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda CITY OF AVENTURA
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
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LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
MEETING AGENDA
February 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chambers
Local Planning Agency
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
City Manager Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Aventura Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda February 20, 2024
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 6, 2024
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS — MOTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE
FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTIONS:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-143(F)(2a) OF
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES: (1) TO ALLOW A BUILDING TO CAST A SHADOW
UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN A BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT; (2) TO ALLOW
A DENSITY OF 60 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE WHERE 45 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
IS PERMITTED; (3) TO ALLOW A LOT COVERAGE OF 46% FOR A LEED GOLD OR
PLATINUM CERTIFIED BUILDING WHERE 40% IS PERMITTED; (4) TO ALLOW A FLOOR
AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 4.3 FOR A LEED GOLD OR PLATINUM CERTIFIED BUILDING,
WHERE A MAXIMUM FAR OF 2.0 IS PERMITTED;AND (5)TO ALLOW A LIMITED-SERVICE
HOTEL IN THE RMF4 ZONING DISTRICT IN COMBINATION WITH A MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183
STREET; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (4A).
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING VARIANCES FROM SECTION 31-143(F) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: (1) TO ALLOW THE GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) OF A
HOTEL TO BE 45% OF THE GFA OF THE BUILDING WHERE A MAXIMUM OF 33% IS
PERMITTED; (2) TO ALLOW SEPARATION BETWEEN HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL USES
IN HORIZONTAL BLOCKS WHERE SEPARATION BY VERTICAL BLOCKS IS REQUIRED;
AND (3) TO ALLOW FOR A SHARED DRIVEWAY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL USES
WHERE SEPARATE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE/EXIT ARE REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (413).
5. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Local Planning Agency for
the City of Aventura
FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: February 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
February 20, 2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Local Planning
Agency for the City of Aventura, approve the attached minutes as provided by the City
Clerk, for the Local Planning Agency meeting held as listed below.
BACKGROUND
A meeting was held and minutes have been provided for the City Commission, acting in
its capacity as the Local Planning Agency, for approval of the following:
• February 6, 2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting
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CITY OF AVENTURA
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Aventura City Commission acting in its capacity as the Local Planning Agency for the City
of Aventura:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Weinberg at 6:08 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Michael Stern, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by DSAHS student Saniya
Dhawan.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (January 9, 2024): A motion to approve the minutes
of the January 9, 2024 meeting was offered by Commissioner Friedland, seconded by
Commissioner Bloom, and unanimously passed by roll call vote.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-21 - "DEFINITIONS", TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "EXTENDED
STAY HOTEL" AND AMENDING SECTION 31-143(F)(2A) "MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RMF4)" TO ADD "EXTENDED STAY HOTEL" TO THE LIST OF
USES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN RMF4 IF FIRST APPROVED AS A CONDITIONAL
USE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner
Friedland and seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
City of Aventura Local Planning Agency Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2024
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, and reviewed the item including the current Code and the
addition of a new category pursuant to the Applicant's request, which may potentially
affect other sites.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin
Sumberg, on behalf of Got 183 LLC): Matthew Rosenblatt (3802 NE 207 Street, South
Tower, Unit 2803, Aventura) and Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg (1450 Brickell
Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami).
The City Commission discussed the item including the following: staff recommendation
of the language as presented, difference in hotel units versus apartment units, no other
hotels in Florida allowing a 1-year hotel stay, how the 6-month extended stay process
would work, concerns regarding exemptions from the hotel tax for stays over 6 months
and its use as a way to circumvent the tax system, concerns regarding residency being
declared at the hotel for purposes of enrollment at the City's charter schools, and
concerns regarding additional density on the site and its effect on the Live Local Act, and
providing language that extended-stay hotel units would be obligated to pay resort tax if
doing so wouldn't violate state law, etc.
Mr. Meyers clarified that a written agreement would be needed for the exemption to
apply, the proposed ordinance would not impact density or Floor Area Ratio (FAR), the
change in the Code would not be site specific, the need to check the statute regarding
the hotel tax, and waiting for the language in the proposed Florida Senate Bill 154 (The
Condominium Safety Legislation Glitch Bill) to see what items that would clarify.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance passed (6-1) by roll call vote, with
Mayor Weinberg voting no.
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Local
Planning Agency, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss, seconded by
Commissioner Bloom, and unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 7.20
p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Local Planning Agency on February 20, 2024.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Keven R. Klopp, Community Development Director Ire
DATE: February 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Request for Conditional Use Approvals for a Residential Development
Combined with a Limited-Service Hotel at the Property Situated at
2785 NE 183 Street ("Tal Aventura" — CUP2401-0001)
February 20, 2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the Conditional Use requests
necessary to permit the multifamily residential development in combination with limited-
service hotel known as Tal Aventura pursuant to Section 31-143 (f)(2a) of the City of
Aventura Code of Ordinances.
THE REQUEST
The applicant, Brian S. Adler, Esq., from Bilzin Sumberg, on behalf of Got183, LLC, is
requesting (1) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Section 31-143(f)(2a)c of the Land
Development Regulations of the City of Aventura (the "LDRs") to allow a building to cast
a shadow upon properties located within a Business Zoning District; (2) Conditional Use
approval pursuant to Section 31-143(f)(2a)d of the LDRs to allow a density of 60 dwelling
units per acre, where 45 dwelling units per acre is permitted; (3) Conditional Use approval
pursuant to Section 31-143(f)(2a)e to allow a lot coverage of 46%where 40% is permitted
for buildings that attain LEEDO Gold or Platinum certification as provided in article VI of
chapter 14 of the City Code, provided that a green roof and/or green rooftop amenities
are provided and maintained for the common benefit of building occupants and that
increased Florida-Friendly tree canopy and Florida-Friendly plantings designed to calm
the heat island effect are located on site, all in an amount equal to the requested
increased lot coverage; (4) Conditional Use approval pursuant to Section 31-143(f)(2a)f
of the LDRs to allow a Floor Area Ratio ("FAR") of 4.3 for a LEED Gold or Platinum
certified building, where a maximum FAR of 2.0 is permitted; and (5) Conditional Use
approval pursuant to Section 31-143(f)(2a)g to permit a limited-service hotel in
combination with a multifamily residential development for the property known as Tal
Aventura. The applicant's Letter of Intent is attached as Exhibit #1 to this report.
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY: Got183, LLC
NAME OF APPLICANT Brian S. Adler, Esq.
Bilzin Sumberg
LOCATION OF PROPERTY 2785 NE 183 Street
Fol io(s): 28-2203-000-0273
28-2203-000-0259
See Exhibit #2 for Location Map
SIZE OF PROPERTY 1.553 acres +/-
See Exhibit #3 for Legal Description
The Site
The property consists of an L-shaped parcel of approximately 1.553 acres located on the
north side of NE 183 Street, in the area east of Biscayne Boulevard and situated further
east of NE 27 Avenue.
The Project
The project consists of a 21-story tower of north-south orientation with outdoor amenities
on the northeastern leg of the parcel. The building's pedestal will feature on the ground
level separate hotel and residential lobby areas; and above, 453 parking spaces are to
be distributed over six levels of screened garage. The tower, of reduced footprint, will
dedicate levels 8t" to 14t" to the hotel rooms and amenities, while 93 residential units of 1
to 3 bedrooms will be distributed from the 15t" to 21 st floors. Outdoor amenities on ground
level feature a basketball court, a swimming pool and cabanas. See Exhibit #4 for
proposed development.
ANALYSIS
Future Land Use Designation
Subject Property: Medium-High Density Residential
Property to the North: Business and Office
Property to the South: Medium-High Density Residential
Property to the East: Medium-High Density Residential
Property to the West: Business and Office
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Zoning
Subject Property: Multi-Family High Density Residential (RMF4)
Properties to the West: Multi-Family High Density Residential (RMF4)
Properties to the East: Multi-Family High Density Residential (RMF4)
Properties to the North: Community Business District (B2)
Properties to the South: Multi-Family High Density Residential (RMF4)
Existing Land Use
Subject property: Vacant
Properties to the North: Retirement Home
Properties to the South: Multi-Family Residential
Properties to the East: Multi-Family Residential
Properties to the West: Retirement Home
Access — The property is accessible from NE 183 Street.
Standards for Review -The following is staff's evaluation of the proposed use using the
criteria for approval of conditional uses found in Section 31-73(c) of the City's Land
Development Regulations.
1. The proposed use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed use is consistent with the City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan. The
future land use designation for this parcel is Medium-High Density Residential, and
this category allows a maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre. A limited-
service hotel combined with a multifamily residential development is an allowed
housing structure on this land use category.
2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use shall not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare.
The proposed use is a residential development with a limited-service hotel. The
maintenance and operation of the uses will be in accordance with the City Code and
similar to other residential developments and limited-service hotels. The proposed
uses will not endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
3. The proposed use shall be consistent with the community character of the immediate
neighborhood of the proposed use.
The surrounding properties include parcels of similar densities or greater. The
proposed use is consistent and compatible with the zoning on the surrounding areas
and with the existing surrounding uses. The development is consistent with community
character of the residential condominiums in the immediate neighborhood.
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4. Utilities, roadway capacity, drainage and other necessary public facilities, including
police, fire and emergency services shall exist at the City's adopted levels of service
or will be available concurrent with demand as provided forin the requirement of these
LDRs.
Utilities, roadway capacity, drainage and other necessary public facilities, including
police, fire and emergency services exist at the City's adopted levels of service or will
be available concurrent with demand as provided for in the City's Land Development
Regulations.
5. Adequate measures exist or shall be taken to provide ingress and egress to the
proposed use in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets.
As part of the conditional use approval, the Applicant is required to provide
transportation demand management strategies to reduce the impact of the
development and to reduce adverse effects to the overall transportation network. The
Applicant will also provide any right-of-way improvements appropriate to the Property.
Ingress and egress will be provided in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in
the public streets.
6. The establishment of the conditional use shall not impede the development of
surrounding properties for uses permitted in the zoning district.
The surrounding properties are all developed and thus development of the Property
in accordance with the conditional use approval will not impede development of the
already developed properties. Further, even if the adjacent properties were vacant or
to be redeveloped, the proposed development with the conditional uses does not
impede development of the surrounding properties.
7. The design of the proposed use shall minimize adverse effects, including visual
impacts of the proposed use on adjacent property through the use of building
orientation, setbacks, buffers, landscaping and other design criteria.
The proposed development has been carefully designed to minimize impact on the
adjacent properties. The proposed ground level amenities area that backs up to the
townhomes, will feature attractive green space and other at grade amenities. The
property frontage is landscaped to beautify the street and the angle of the proposed
structure also has been specifically designed to limit the impact on adjacent
properties. In addition, the proposed building is designed to comply with Green
Building standards.
Public Hearing Notice - Notice of this public hearing has been published, posted and
mailed in accordance with Section 31-71(e) of the City Code.
Citizen Comments - The Community Development Department has received several
communications from residents requesting plans, expressing concerns regarding the
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impact of the development on adjacent properties, and objections based on the
anticipated increase in traffic.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Building permits must be consistent with drawings dated January 26, 2024, and
listed in Exhibit 4, unless otherwise subsequently amended by an administrative
site plan approval.
2. Prior to receiving permits for any permanent structure, obtain Miami-Dade
County Schools' issuance of a finding that School Concurrency has been met
and pay applicable School Impact Fees.
3. A Public Works permit must be submitted for any required improvements within
the City's right of way prior to permitting.
4. A public sidewalk along the entire NE 183 Street frontage of the project must
be constructed as part of the project. This requirement cannot be waived or
modified administratively.
5. Transportation demand management strategies to reduce the impact of the
development and to reduce adverse effects to the overall transportation network
must be established and approved by the City Manager prior to site plan
approval.
6. Fire Department must provide approval during site plan review.
7. The Conditions of approval for the original TAL project approved by Resolution
2022-60 are also conditions of approval for this Conditional Use. They are as
follows:
a. Mitigation of negative traffic impacts created by the proposed development,
as determined necessary by the full traffic study, following the methodology
that has been reviewed and approved by the City and its traffic engineer,
subject to the approval of the City Manager and Miami-Dade County.
b. Contribution toward the expansion of the City's Freebee circulator service
(or similar City sponsored transportation service) in the amount of$72,000
per year for five (5) years with the first payment due upon the issuance of
the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the project, with each of the
following annual payments due on the anniversary date of the first payment.
c. Payment of City impact fees associated with the development prior to permit
issuance. Fees will be calculated at permit issuance.
d. A ride sharing, valet, and transit accommodation plan acceptable to the
Community Development Director shall be provided prior to site plan
approval.
e. A bicycle parking plan and bicycle storage accommodations acceptable to
the Community Development Director shall be provided prior to site plan
approval.
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January 25, 2024
Mr. Keven Klopp
Community Development Director
City of Aventura
Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive, 4th Floor
Aventura, Florida 33180
Re: Letter of Intent for Conditional Use Approval and Variances
2785 NE 183rd Street, Aventura, Florida
Folio Numbers 28-2203-000-0250 and -0273 (the "Property")
Dear Mr. Klopp:
This firm represents Got183 LLC (the "Applicant"), the contract purchaser of the
above Property. Please consider this our letter of intent in connection with an application
for conditional use approval and associated variances as they relate to the proposed
development on the Property for a multi-family residential development with a limited-
service hotel.
A. The Property and Background
The Property consists of approximately 1 .55 acres located on NE 183rd Street, in
the area east of Biscayne Boulevard, situated further east of NE 27t" Avenue. The
Property is currently designated Medium-Density Residential on the Future Land Use
Map and is currently zoned RMF4.
While the Property was under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County, the Property
was originally approved for an exhibition center and surface parking, and most recently
housed the Biscayne Rehabilitation Institute. All structures on the Property have been
demolished and the land currently remains vacant and underutilized.
The Property is located within Miami-Dade County's SMART Plan Corridor Buffer
Area and in the Rapid Transit Zone "RTZ" and is located within one-quarter mile of
Biscayne Boulevard.
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Pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-60, the City granted conditional use approval to
permit the following on the Property in connection with a multi-family residential
development:
(1) A height of 26 stories and 295 feet;
(2) A building in the RMF4 District to cast a shadow upon a property located in a
business zoning district;
(3) A density of 56 units per acre (86 units); and
(4) A Certified Green Building with a floor area ratio of 4.3.
Our client is seeking conditional use approval of a modified development program
that does not add any square footage to the proposed development on the Property above
what was previously approved, and at a density consistent with both the City's
Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations.
The proposed modified development program provides for a height of 50 feet lower
than currently approved, and a density of 60 units per acre (93 units) along with a limited-
service hotel, with the same or lower FAR than currently approved.
As detailed further below, the development is consistent with both the goals and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the RTZ regulations. The City's
Comprehensive Plan allows a maximum of 93 units on the Property as well as the limited-
service hotel in the Medium-High Density residential category.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 4.4 of Objective 4 of the Transportation Goal identifies
the need for higher density residential areas to be located near transit service areas.
Additionally, the Transportation Goal on Page 37 of the Comprehensive Plan identifies
the promotion of public transit as a Transportation Goal. A County bus route runs along
Biscayne Boulevard and the Aventura Brightline Station is located just west of Biscayne
Boulevard.
Additionally, numerous articles and studies highlight the shortage of housing in
Florida, including South Florida and the continued need for housing, in part due to the
influx of new residents to the state.
B. Proposed Development
Attached are conceptual plans for development that our client is presenting for
conditional use approval. Known for their forward thinking and innovative designs, Idea
Architects has taken advantage of the unique L-shape parcel by locating the tennis courts
and pool amenities on the northeastern leg of the Property. The building itself has a
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podium composed of seven levels of parking with an amenities deck on the eighth floor.
The 224 hotel units are located on the ninth through sixteenth floors, with the residential
units on floors 17 through 25. The building is capped off by a restaurant with a rooftop
deck on the twenty-sixth floor.
C. Conditional Use Requests
The proposed development complies with the height, FAR, and permission to cast
a shadow granted as part of the conditional use approval in Resolution No. 2022-60.
However, the proposed development requires new conditional use approvals for (1) the
proposed hotel use, (2) the density, and the (3) lot coverage. Accordingly, the Applicant
is seeking the following conditional use approvals:
(i) Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(c) to allow a building in the
RMF4 district to cast a shadow upon a property located within a business
zoning district (as previously approved as part of the current conditional use
approval);
(ii) Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(d) to allow a density of 60
units per acre where 45 units per acre is permitted as-of-right and up to 60
dwelling units per acre is permitted via conditional use approval (currently
approved at 56 units per acre);
(iii)Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(f) related to green
buildings, to permit a floor area ratio (FAR) of 4.30 with a green building (also
currently approved at 4.3);
(iv)Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(e) related to green
buildings, to allow a lot coverages of 46% where 40% is permitted as-of-right;
and
(v) Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g) to allow a Limited-
Service Hotel in combination with a permitted multifamily residential
development.
D. The Proposed Conditional Uses Meet the Standards Set Forth Under
City Code Section 31-73(c)
In accordance with City of Aventura Code Section 31-73(c), the above requests
for conditional use approval meets the criteria for approval as described below:
1 . The proposed use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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The proposed development complies with the maximum density permitted by the
proposed Comprehensive Plan designation (60 units per acre). The proposed limited-
service hotel use also complies with the Medium-High Density designation on page 17 of
the City's Comprehensive Plan. Further, the development has been designed such that
the portion of the "L"-shaped Property backing up to the townhouses to the north (which
are designated RMF4), will feature an attractive and green space with amenities courts,
swimming pool, and serene views from all sides, with the larger portion of the developed
Property to be adjacent to adjacent other taller buildings. Therefore, appropriate
transitions and buffers with the surrounding neighborhood has been provided, and the
impacts of the proposed development are far less than the previous use or the otherwise
permitted use under the current comprehensive plan and zoning designations.
2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use shall not
be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
The proposed use is a residential development with a limited-service hotel. The
maintenance and operation of the uses will be in accordance with the City Code and
similar to other residential developments and limited-service hotels. The proposed uses
will not endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
3. The proposed use shall be consistent with the community character of the
immediate neighborhood of the proposed use.
As described above and further below, the surrounding properties include parcels
of similar densities or greater. The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the
zoning on the surrounding areas and with the existing surrounding uses. The RMF4
designation abuts the Property to the east, north, and northeast, as well as the properties
directly across NE 183rd Street. The development is consistent with community character
of the residential condominiums in the immediate neighborhood, many of which were built
in the 1970's. For example, Commodore Plaza development directly across from the
Property was built in 1971 , at approximately 30 stories has a density of over 75 units per
acre. Similarly, Admirals Port abutting the Property to the east was built in 1974 was
developed at 22 stories with approximately 90 dwelling units per acre. Therefore, the
proposed development is not out of character with the immediate neighborhood.
4. Utilities, roadway capacity, drainage, and other necessary public facilities,
including police, fire and emergency services, shall exist at the City's adopted level of
service, or will be available concurrent with demand as provided for in the requirements
of these LDRs.
Roadway capacity, utilities, drainage and other public facilities are addressed
through the building permit process to ensure compliance with the City Code and level of
service requirements.
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5. Adequate measures exist or shall be taken to provide ingress and egress
to the proposed use in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets.
As part of the conditional use approval, the Applicant is required to provide
transportation demand management strategies to reduce the impact of the development
and to reduce adverse effects to the overall transportation network. The Applicant will
also provide any right-of-way improvements appropriate to the Property. Ingress and
egress will be provided in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets.
6. The establishment of the conditional use shall not impede the development
of surrounding properties for uses permitted in the zoning district.
The surrounding properties are all developed and thus development of the
Property in accordance with the conditional use approval will not impede development of
the already developed properties. Further, even if the adjacent properties were vacant or
to be redeveloped, the proposed development with the conditional uses does not impede
development of the surrounding properties.
7. The design of the proposed use shall minimize adverse effects, including
visual impacts, of the proposed use on adjacent property for use of building orientation,
setbacks, buffers, landscaping and other design criteria.
As noted above, the proposed development has been carefully designed to
minimize impact on the adjacent properties. The proposed ground level amenities area
that backs up to the townhomes, features attractive green space and other at grade
amenities. The property frontage is landscaped to beautify the street, and the unique
design of the proposed is structure facilities the flow of air and light. The angle of the
proposed structure also has been specifically designed to limit the impact on adjacent
properties.
E. Variance Requests
As noted above, the Property meets many of the criteria associated with a limited-
service hotel (including the minimum room size requirement, the sharing of at least two
sides with a lot line with the B2 District, restaurant uses are accessory uses, and not more
than 10% of the gross floor area is dedicated to hotel amenities). However, the Applicant
is requesting relaxation of certain requirements as follows:
(i) To allow for hotel rooms to be located in horizontal blocks of rooms where
vertical blocks of rooms are required per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(6);
(ii) To allow for a shared exit driveway for residential and hotel use, where
separate driveway entrance/exit and lobbies are required per Section 31-
143(f)(2a)(g)(7);
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(iii) To waive the limitation on the percentage of the building area utilized for
hotels, to allow 45% where 33% of the gross floor area of the building is
permitted per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(4); and
F. The Requested Variances Meet the Standards Set Forth Under City Code
Section 31-76(e)
The requested variances comply with the standards of review pursuant to Section
31-76(e), as follows:
1 . The particular physical surroundings, shape, topographical condition, or
other physical or environmental condition of the specific property involved would result in
a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the
regulations were carried out literally.
The Property is L-shaped and abuts both residential and business zoned
properties, but has frontage only along one right-of-way, NE 183rd Street. The Property
essentially serves a transition property from the 132-zoned parcels located north and west
of the Property to the RMF4 parcels located to the south, north and east of the Property.
These conditions result in a hardship, which make it difficult to comply with the zoning
regulations if carried out literally. The proposed development is designed with particular
sensitivity towards the existing residential development east of the Property. Accordingly,
an additional driveway (which would comply with the requirements of the Code) on the
portion of the Property that abuts the existing residential developments on RMF4-zoned
properties would be inappropriate. Similarly, both the additional loading space and the
creation of vertical blocks of hotel rooms is not realistic on this irregular-shaped Property
and in order to realize both uses, the blocks of hotel rooms must integrate residential uses
as well. Rather than horizontal separation, the hotel rooms are vertically separated, thus
meeting the intent of the Code. Further, the limitation on the percentage of hotel use is
not achievable due to the hardships presented by the shape of the Property and the
surrounding uses.
2. The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique
to the parcel and would not be generally applicable to other property within the vicinity.
Due to the Property's irregular shape and the existing surrounding uses, the basis
for the requested variances is unique to the parcel and is not generally applicable to other
parcels within the vicinity.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not economic and has not been
deliberately created to establish a use or structure, which is not otherwise consistent with
the LDR.
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The proposed uses as a multifamily residential and associated limited-service hotel
are consistent with the land development regulations and the hardship is not economic.
4. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare. In fact,
not requiring an additional curb cut and driveway near the existing surrounding residential
uses will help limit traffic disruption and protect the surrounding residential uses.
Additionally, the other requested variances will not be injurious to other parcels in the
vicinity as the deviations will be unperceivable from neighboring properties.
5. The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion in the
public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially
diminish or impair property values within the vicinity.
The granting of the proposed variances will decrease the congestion in the public
streets as compared to the literal application of the Code, especially when it comes to the
requirement for a separate driveway for the two uses. Additionally, they will not increase
the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair
property values within the vicinity.
Thank you for your attention to the foregoing. Should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at (305) 350-2351 .
Very truly yours,
Brian S. Adler
CC: Lauren L. Kahn
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PARCEL 1: (EXHIBITION CENTER)
A PORTION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3;THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST,ALONG
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3, FOR 131.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE
CONTINUE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES, 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE,
FOR 301.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST,AT RIGHTANGLES TO THE
LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, FOR 132.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY,
SOUTHERLY, AND SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CIRCULAR CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00
FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 31.42
FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, ALONG A
LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 152.00 FEET WEST OF, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO, THE EAST
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3 FOR
281.82 FEET;THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST FOR 152.00 FEETTO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING, ALL LYING AND BEING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL 2: (PARKING LOT)
A PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
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SECTION 3, FOR 131.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL;
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CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-143(F)(2a) OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES: (1) TO ALLOW A BUILDING TO CAST A SHADOW
UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN A BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICT; (2) TO ALLOW A DENSITY OF 60 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE WHERE 45 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE IS PERMITTED; (3) TO
ALLOW A LOT COVERAGE OF 46% FOR A LEED GOLD OR PLATINUM
CERTIFIED BUILDING WHERE 40% IS PERMITTED; (4) TO ALLOW A
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 4.3 FOR A LEED GOLD OR PLATINUM
CERTIFIED BUILDING, WHERE A MAXIMUM FAR OF 2.0 IS
PERMITTED; AND (5) TO ALLOW A LIMITED-SERVICE HOTEL IN THE
RMF4 ZONING DISTRICT IN COMBINATION WITH A MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2785 NE 183 STREET; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 31, "Land Development Regulations," Article VII,
Use Regulations, Section 31-143(f) "Multifamily High Density Residential Districts
(RMF4)" of the City Code of Ordinances, the applicant, Brian S. Adler, Esq., on behalf of
GOT183 LLC, has applied to the City of Aventura (the"City")for Conditional Use Approval
(Application No. CUP2401-0001) related to the development of a multi-family residential
project combined with a limited-service hotel (the "Development") located at 2785 NE 183
Street, in the RMF4 District, as legally described in Exhibit "A" (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 31-143(f)(2a)(c), the applicant has
requested Conditional Use Approval for a 21-story building to cast a shadow upon a
property located within a business zoning district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 31-143(f)(2a)(d), the applicant has
requested Conditional Use Approval to allow a density of 60 units per acre, where the city
code permits 45 units per acre; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 31-143(f)(2a)(e), the applicant has
requested Conditional Use Approval to allow a Certified Green Building with an increased
lot coverage of 46%, where the City Code permits a maximum lot coverage of 40%; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 31-143(f)(2a)(f), the applicant has
requested Conditional Use Approval to allow a Certified Green Building with a floor area
ratio of 4.3, where the City Code permits a floor area ratio of 2.0; and
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g), the applicant has
requested Conditional Use Approval to permit a limited-service hotel in combination with
a multifamily residential development; 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, and
it is in the best interest of the City to grant the request for Conditional Use Approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The application for Conditional Use to allow: (1) a building in the
RMF4 District to cast a shadow upon a property located within a business zoning district;
(2) a density of 60 units per acre, where the City Code permits 45 units per acre; (3) a
certified green building with a lot coverage of 46%, where the City Code permits a
maximum lot coverage of 40%, and (4) a certified green building with a floor area ratio of
4.3, where the City Code permits a floor area ratio of 2.0 is hereby granted, subject to the
conditions set out in Section 3 of this Resolution.
Section 3. Approval of the application above is subject to the following
conditions-
1. Building permits must be consistent with drawings dated January 26, 2024, and
listed in Exhibit 4, unless otherwise subsequently amended by an administrative
site plan approval.
2. Prior to receiving permits for any permanent structure, obtain Miami-Dade
County Schools' issuance of a finding that School Concurrency has been met
and pay applicable School Impact Fees.
3. A Public Works permit must be submitted for any required improvements within
the City's right of way prior to permitting.
4. A public sidewalk along the entire NE183 Street frontage of the project must be
constructed as part of the project. This requirement cannot be waived or
modified administratively.
5. Transportation demand management strategies to reduce the impact of the
development and to reduce adverse effects to the overall transportation network
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
must be established and approved by the City Manager prior to site plan
approval.
6. The Fire Department must provide approval during site plan review.
7. The Conditions of approval for the original TAL project approved by Resolution
2022-60 are also conditions of approval for this Conditional Use. They are as
follows:
a. Mitigation of negative traffic impacts created by the proposed development,
as determined necessary by the full traffic study, following the methodology
that has been reviewed and approved by the City and its traffic engineer,
subject to the approval of the City Manager and Miami-Dade County.
b. Contribution toward the expansion of the City's Freebee circulator service
(or similar City sponsored transportation service) in the amount of$72,000
per year for five (5) years with the first payment due upon the issuance of
the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the project, with each of the
following annual payments due on the anniversary date of the first payment.
c. Payment of City impact fees associated with the development prior to permit
issuance. Fees will be calculated at permit issuance.
d. A ride sharing, valet, and transit accommodation plan acceptable to the
Community Development Director shall be provided prior to site plan
approval.
e. A bicycle parking plan and bicycle storage accommodations acceptable to
the Community Development Director shall be provided prior to site plan
approval.
Section 4. 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 5. 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
obtained before commencement of the development. This condition is included pursuant
to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20t" day of February, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
ATTEST: MAYOR
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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EXHIBIT"A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL 1: (EXHIBITION CENTER)
A PORTION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3;THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST,ALONG
THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION
3, FOR 131.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE
CONTINUE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES, 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE,
FOR 301.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST,AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE
LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, FOR 132.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY,
SOUTHERLY, AND SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CIRCULAR CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00
FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 31.42
FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, ALONG A
LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 152.00 FEET WEST OF,AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO,THE EAST
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3 FOR
281.82 FEET;THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST FOR 152.00 FEETTO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING,ALL LYING AND BEING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL 2: (PARKING LOT)
A PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3;THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST,ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID
SECTION 3, FOR 131.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL;
THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED
COURSE, FOR 79.94 FEET;THENCE EAST FOR 246.91 FEET;THENCE SOUTH,AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LAST
DESCRIBED COURSE, FOR 114.42 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NEXT DESCRIBED CURVE; SAID POINT BEARS
NORTH 19 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST FROM THE RADIUS POINT OF THE NEXT DESCRIBED
CURVE;THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, WESTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID CIRCULAR CURVE TO
THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 584.02 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 56
SECONDS FOR AN ARC DISTANCE 202.15 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57
MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 131.83 FEET NORTH OF AS
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO,THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF
THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3, FOR 47.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,ALL LYING AND
BEING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
1-4-
FROM- Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager (Z�_L
BY: Keven R. Klopp, Community Development Director
DATE: February 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Variances Requested for the Development of a Residential Building
Combined with a Limited-Service Hotel for the Property Situated at
2785 NE 183 Street ("Tal Aventura" —VAR2401-0001)
February 20, 2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the variances request to facilitate
the residential development combined with a limited-service hotel known as Tal Aventura
on land located at 2785 NE 183 Street.
THE REQUEST
The applicant, Brian S. Adler, Esq., from Bilzin Sumberg, on behalf Got183 LLC (the
"Applicant"), is requesting a variance from Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(4) to allow the gross
floor area (GFA) of the hotel use to be 45% of the GFA of the building, where a maximum
of 33% is permitted; a variance from Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(6) to allow the hotel rooms
and residential units to be located in separate horizontal blocks, where separation in
vertical blocks is required; and a variance from Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(7) to allow a
shared driveway for residential and hotel uses where separate driveway entrance/exit are
required, all for Tal Aventura (See Exhibit #1 for Letter of Intent).
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY Got183, LLC
APPLICANT Brian S. Adler, Esq.
Bilzin Sumberg
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY 2785 NE 183 Street
Fol io(s): 28-2203-000-0273
28-2203-000-0259
See Exhibit #2 for Location Map
SIZE OF PROPERTY Approximately 1.553 acres
(see Exhibit #3 for Legal Description)
Zoning —
Subject Property: RMF4 - Multifamily High Density Residential
Properties to the North: RMF4 - Multifamily High Density Residential
B2 — Community Business District
Properties to the South: RMF4 - Multifamily High Density Residential
Properties to the East: RMF4 - Multifamily High Density Residential
Properties to the West: B2 — Community Business District
Existing Land Use —
Subject Property: Vacant Land
Properties to the North: Residential - Townhomes
Residential - Retirement Homes
Properties to the South: Residential - Condominium
Properties to the East: Residential - Condominium
Residential - Townhomes
Properties to the West: Residential - Retirement Homes
Future Land Use - According to the City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan, the following
properties are designated as follows:
Subject property: Medium-High Density Residential
Property to the North: Medium-High Density Residential
Business and Office
Property to the South: Medium-High Density Residential
Property to the East: Medium-High Density Residential
Property to the West: Business and Office
The Site - The property consists of an L-shaped parcel of approximately 1.553 acres
located on the north side of NE 183 Street, in the area east of Biscayne Boulevard and
situated further east of NE 27 Avenue.
The Project - The applicant submitted conceptual drawings for the construction of a 21-
story, LEED gold or platinum certified building, with 93 residential units and 224 hotel
rooms (Exhibit #4). The City's Land Development Regulations allow the combination of
multi-family residential developments with limited-service hotels if first approved as a
Conditional Use and subject to specific criteria detailed in Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g), sub-
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sections 1 through 8. Under these sub-sections, Tal's location qualifies (1) the proposed
development shares two sides of the property, at least partially, with a property zoned
Community Business (132). In addition, the criteria for (2) accessory uses, (3) amenities,
and (5) hotel room floor areas are also met. The Applicant will be required to provide
transportation demand management strategies and right of way improvements
appropriate to the property in order to comply with sub-section (8).
The Applicant is requesting variances from the specific requirements of sub-section (4)
to allow the gross floor area (GFA) of the hotel use to be 45% of the GFA of the building,
where a maximum of 33% is permitted; sub-section (6) to allow the hotel rooms and
residential units to be located in separate horizontal blocks, where separation in vertical
blocks is required; and sub-section (7) to allow a shared driveway for residential and hotel
uses where separate driveway entrance/exit are required.
Concurrent with this variance request, the applicant is requesting conditional use approval
to establish the limited-service hotel; to allow a building to cast a shadow upon properties
located within a Business Zoning District; to allow a density of 60 dwelling units per acre
where 45 dwelling units per acre is permitted; and, to allow a lot coverage of 46% where
40% is required and a FAR of 4.3 where 2.0 is the maximum permitted. The project is
eligible for the FAR request pursuant to the City's Green Building program. (City File No.
CU P2401-0001).
ANALYSIS
Citizen Comments — Notices were mailed and the property was posted as required by
City Code. The Community Development Department has received several
communications from residents requesting plans, expressing concerns of the impact of
the development on adjacent properties, and an objection based on anticipated increase
in traffic.
Criteria
The guidelines for approval of variances as required by Section 31-76(e) of the City's
Land Development Regulation state:
Standards of review. A variance shall be granted only where competent and substantial
evidence presented in the particular case shows that all of the following are met:
(1) The particular physical surroundings, shape, topographical condition, or
other physical or environmental condition of the specific property involved
would result in a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from
a mere inconvenience, if the regulations were carried out literally.
The Property is L-shaped and abuts both residential and business zoned properties, but
has frontage only along one right-of-way, NE 183rd Street. The proposed development is
designed with particular sensitivity towards the existing residential development east of
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the Property. Rather than horizontal separation, the hotel rooms are vertically separated,
thus meeting the intent of the Code.
(2) The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique
to the parcel and would not be generally applicable to other property within
the vicinity.
Due to the Property's irregular shape and the existing surrounding uses, the basis for the
requested variances is unique to the parcel and is not generally applicable to other parcels
within the vicinity.
(3) The alleged difficulty or hardship is not economic and has been deliberately
created to establish a use or structure, which is not otherwise consistent
with the LDR.
The applicant's difficulty or hardship is not economic in nature and has not been
deliberately created by the applicant. The specific requirements for the use are not
feasible due to topographic constraints, not economic in nature.
(4) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare and will not be
injurious to other parcels in the vicinity; the variances requested are based on design
requirements not perceived from neighborhood properties.
(5) The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion in the
public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety,
or substantially diminish or impair property values within the vicinity.
The granting of the proposed variances will decrease the congestion in the public streets
as compared to the literal application of the Code when it comes to the requirement for a
separate driveway for the two uses. Additionally, they will not increase the danger of fire,
or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the
vicinity.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
It is recommended that the request for variances be granted subject to the following
conditions:
■ Plans shall substantially comply with those submitted as follows:
Tal Aventura - Conceptual Design, prepared by idea Architect on 01/26/2024;
Sheets A-000 to A-022.
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Mr. Keven Klopp
Community Development Director
City of Aventura
Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive, 4th Floor
Aventura, Florida 33180
Re: Letter of Intent for Conditional Use Approval and Variances
2785 NE 183rd Street, Aventura, Florida
Folio Numbers 28-2203-000-0250 and -0273 (the "Property")
Dear Mr. Klopp:
This firm represents Got183 LLC (the "Applicant"), the contract purchaser of the
above Property. Please consider this our letter of intent in connection with an application
for conditional use approval and associated variances as they relate to the proposed
development on the Property for a multi-family residential development with a limited-
service hotel.
A. The Property and Background
The Property consists of approximately 1 .55 acres located on NE 183rd Street, in
the area east of Biscayne Boulevard, situated further east of NE 27t" Avenue. The
Property is currently designated Medium-Density Residential on the Future Land Use
Map and is currently zoned RMF4.
While the Property was under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County, the Property
was originally approved for an exhibition center and surface parking, and most recently
housed the Biscayne Rehabilitation Institute. All structures on the Property have been
demolished and the land currently remains vacant and underutilized.
The Property is located within Miami-Dade County's SMART Plan Corridor Buffer
Area and in the Rapid Transit Zone "RTZ" and is located within one-quarter mile of
Biscayne Boulevard.
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Pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-60, the City granted conditional use approval to
permit the following on the Property in connection with a multi-family residential
development:
(1) A height of 26 stories and 295 feet;
(2) A building in the RMF4 District to cast a shadow upon a property located in a
business zoning district;
(3) A density of 56 units per acre (86 units); and
(4) A Certified Green Building with a floor area ratio of 4.3.
Our client is seeking conditional use approval of a modified development program
that does not add any square footage to the proposed development on the Property above
what was previously approved, and at a density consistent with both the City's
Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations.
The proposed modified development program provides for a height of 50 feet lower
than currently approved, and a density of 60 units per acre (93 units) along with a limited-
service hotel, with the same or lower FAR than currently approved.
As detailed further below, the development is consistent with both the goals and
policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the RTZ regulations. The City's
Comprehensive Plan allows a maximum of 93 units on the Property as well as the limited-
service hotel in the Medium-High Density residential category.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 4.4 of Objective 4 of the Transportation Goal identifies
the need for higher density residential areas to be located near transit service areas.
Additionally, the Transportation Goal on Page 37 of the Comprehensive Plan identifies
the promotion of public transit as a Transportation Goal. A County bus route runs along
Biscayne Boulevard and the Aventura Brightline Station is located just west of Biscayne
Boulevard.
Additionally, numerous articles and studies highlight the shortage of housing in
Florida, including South Florida and the continued need for housing, in part due to the
influx of new residents to the state.
B. Proposed Development
Attached are conceptual plans for development that our client is presenting for
conditional use approval. Known for their forward thinking and innovative designs, Idea
Architects has taken advantage of the unique L-shape parcel by locating the tennis courts
and pool amenities on the northeastern leg of the Property. The building itself has a
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podium composed of seven levels of parking with an amenities deck on the eighth floor.
The 224 hotel units are located on the ninth through sixteenth floors, with the residential
units on floors 17 through 25. The building is capped off by a restaurant with a rooftop
deck on the twenty-sixth floor.
C. Conditional Use Requests
The proposed development complies with the height, FAR, and permission to cast
a shadow granted as part of the conditional use approval in Resolution No. 2022-60.
However, the proposed development requires new conditional use approvals for (1) the
proposed hotel use, (2) the density, and the (3) lot coverage. Accordingly, the Applicant
is seeking the following conditional use approvals:
(i) Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(c) to allow a building in the
RMF4 district to cast a shadow upon a property located within a business
zoning district (as previously approved as part of the current conditional use
approval);
(ii) Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(d) to allow a density of 60
units per acre where 45 units per acre is permitted as-of-right and up to 60
dwelling units per acre is permitted via conditional use approval (currently
approved at 56 units per acre);
(iii)Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(f) related to green
buildings, to permit a floor area ratio (FAR) of 4.30 with a green building (also
currently approved at 4.3);
(iv)Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(e) related to green
buildings, to allow a lot coverages of 46% where 40% is permitted as-of-right;
and
(v) Conditional Use Approval per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g) to allow a Limited-
Service Hotel in combination with a permitted multifamily residential
development.
D. The Proposed Conditional Uses Meet the Standards Set Forth Under
City Code Section 31-73(c)
In accordance with City of Aventura Code Section 31-73(c), the above requests
for conditional use approval meets the criteria for approval as described below:
1 . The proposed use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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The proposed development complies with the maximum density permitted by the
proposed Comprehensive Plan designation (60 units per acre). The proposed limited-
service hotel use also complies with the Medium-High Density designation on page 17 of
the City's Comprehensive Plan. Further, the development has been designed such that
the portion of the "L"-shaped Property backing up to the townhouses to the north (which
are designated RMF4), will feature an attractive and green space with amenities courts,
swimming pool, and serene views from all sides, with the larger portion of the developed
Property to be adjacent to adjacent other taller buildings. Therefore, appropriate
transitions and buffers with the surrounding neighborhood has been provided, and the
impacts of the proposed development are far less than the previous use or the otherwise
permitted use under the current comprehensive plan and zoning designations.
2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use shall not
be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
The proposed use is a residential development with a limited-service hotel. The
maintenance and operation of the uses will be in accordance with the City Code and
similar to other residential developments and limited-service hotels. The proposed uses
will not endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
3. The proposed use shall be consistent with the community character of the
immediate neighborhood of the proposed use.
As described above and further below, the surrounding properties include parcels
of similar densities or greater. The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the
zoning on the surrounding areas and with the existing surrounding uses. The RMF4
designation abuts the Property to the east, north, and northeast, as well as the properties
directly across NE 183rd Street. The development is consistent with community character
of the residential condominiums in the immediate neighborhood, many of which were built
in the 1970's. For example, Commodore Plaza development directly across from the
Property was built in 1971 , at approximately 30 stories has a density of over 75 units per
acre. Similarly, Admirals Port abutting the Property to the east was built in 1974 was
developed at 22 stories with approximately 90 dwelling units per acre. Therefore, the
proposed development is not out of character with the immediate neighborhood.
4. Utilities, roadway capacity, drainage, and other necessary public facilities,
including police, fire and emergency services, shall exist at the City's adopted level of
service, or will be available concurrent with demand as provided for in the requirements
of these LDRs.
Roadway capacity, utilities, drainage and other public facilities are addressed
through the building permit process to ensure compliance with the City Code and level of
service requirements.
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5. Adequate measures exist or shall be taken to provide ingress and egress
to the proposed use in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets.
As part of the conditional use approval, the Applicant is required to provide
transportation demand management strategies to reduce the impact of the development
and to reduce adverse effects to the overall transportation network. The Applicant will
also provide any right-of-way improvements appropriate to the Property. Ingress and
egress will be provided in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets.
6. The establishment of the conditional use shall not impede the development
of surrounding properties for uses permitted in the zoning district.
The surrounding properties are all developed and thus development of the
Property in accordance with the conditional use approval will not impede development of
the already developed properties. Further, even if the adjacent properties were vacant or
to be redeveloped, the proposed development with the conditional uses does not impede
development of the surrounding properties.
7. The design of the proposed use shall minimize adverse effects, including
visual impacts, of the proposed use on adjacent property for use of building orientation,
setbacks, buffers, landscaping and other design criteria.
As noted above, the proposed development has been carefully designed to
minimize impact on the adjacent properties. The proposed ground level amenities area
that backs up to the townhomes, features attractive green space and other at grade
amenities. The property frontage is landscaped to beautify the street, and the unique
design of the proposed is structure facilities the flow of air and light. The angle of the
proposed structure also has been specifically designed to limit the impact on adjacent
properties.
E. Variance Requests
As noted above, the Property meets many of the criteria associated with a limited-
service hotel (including the minimum room size requirement, the sharing of at least two
sides with a lot line with the B2 District, restaurant uses are accessory uses, and not more
than 10% of the gross floor area is dedicated to hotel amenities). However, the Applicant
is requesting relaxation of certain requirements as follows:
(i) To allow for hotel rooms to be located in horizontal blocks of rooms where
vertical blocks of rooms are required per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(6);
(ii) To allow for a shared exit driveway for residential and hotel use, where
separate driveway entrance/exit and lobbies are required per Section 31-
143(f)(2a)(g)(7);
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(iii) To waive the limitation on the percentage of the building area utilized for
hotels, to allow 45% where 33% of the gross floor area of the building is
permitted per Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(4); and
F. The Requested Variances Meet the Standards Set Forth Under City Code
Section 31-76(e)
The requested variances comply with the standards of review pursuant to Section
31-76(e), as follows:
1 . The particular physical surroundings, shape, topographical condition, or
other physical or environmental condition of the specific property involved would result in
a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the
regulations were carried out literally.
The Property is L-shaped and abuts both residential and business zoned
properties, but has frontage only along one right-of-way, NE 183rd Street. The Property
essentially serves a transition property from the 132-zoned parcels located north and west
of the Property to the RMF4 parcels located to the south, north and east of the Property.
These conditions result in a hardship, which make it difficult to comply with the zoning
regulations if carried out literally. The proposed development is designed with particular
sensitivity towards the existing residential development east of the Property. Accordingly,
an additional driveway (which would comply with the requirements of the Code) on the
portion of the Property that abuts the existing residential developments on RMF4-zoned
properties would be inappropriate. Similarly, both the additional loading space and the
creation of vertical blocks of hotel rooms is not realistic on this irregular-shaped Property
and in order to realize both uses, the blocks of hotel rooms must integrate residential uses
as well. Rather than horizontal separation, the hotel rooms are vertically separated, thus
meeting the intent of the Code. Further, the limitation on the percentage of hotel use is
not achievable due to the hardships presented by the shape of the Property and the
surrounding uses.
2. The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique
to the parcel and would not be generally applicable to other property within the vicinity.
Due to the Property's irregular shape and the existing surrounding uses, the basis
for the requested variances is unique to the parcel and is not generally applicable to other
parcels within the vicinity.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not economic and has not been
deliberately created to establish a use or structure, which is not otherwise consistent with
the LDR.
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The proposed uses as a multifamily residential and associated limited-service hotel
are consistent with the land development regulations and the hardship is not economic.
4. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare. In fact,
not requiring an additional curb cut and driveway near the existing surrounding residential
uses will help limit traffic disruption and protect the surrounding residential uses.
Additionally, the other requested variances will not be injurious to other parcels in the
vicinity as the deviations will be unperceivable from neighboring properties.
5. The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion in the
public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially
diminish or impair property values within the vicinity.
The granting of the proposed variances will decrease the congestion in the public
streets as compared to the literal application of the Code, especially when it comes to the
requirement for a separate driveway for the two uses. Additionally, they will not increase
the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair
property values within the vicinity.
Thank you for your attention to the foregoing. Should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at (305) 350-2351 .
Very truly yours,
Brian S. Adler
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CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING VARIANCES FROM SECTION 31-
143(F) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: (1) TO
ALLOW THE GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) OF A HOTEL TO BE 45% OF
THE GFA OF THE BUILDING WHERE A MAXIMUM OF 33% IS
PERMITTED; (2) TO ALLOW SEPARATION BETWEEN HOTEL AND
RESIDENTIAL USES IN HORIZONTAL BLOCKS WHERE SEPARATION
BY VERTICAL BLOCKS IS REQUIRED; AND (3) TO ALLOW FOR A
SHARED DRIVEWAY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL USES WHERE
SEPARATE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE/EXIT ARE REQUIRED, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property, legally described in Exhibit "A", is zoned RMF4,
Multifamily High-Density Residential District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g), a limited-service hotel
combined with multi-family residential is a permitted use in this district subject to specific
criteria; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Brian S. Adler, Esq., on behalf of GOT183 LLC, through
Application No. VAR2401-0001("Application"), is requesting a variance from Section 31-
143(f)(2a)(g)(5) of the City Code to allow the gross floor area (GFA) of a hotel to be 45%
of the GFA of the building where a maximum of 33% is permitted; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, through the same Application, is requesting a variance
from Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(6) to allow separation between hotel and residential uses
in horizontal blocks where separation in vertical blocks is required; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, through the same Application, is requesting a variance
from Section 31-143(f)(2a)(g)(7) to allow for a shared driveway for residential and hotel
uses where separate driveway entrances/exits are required; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Commission 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
Section 1. Application for variances to allow: (1) a limited-service hotel to occupy
45% of the GFA of a building, where a maximum of 33% is permitted; (2) separation
between hotel and residential uses in horizontal blocks, where separation in vertical
blocks is required; and (3) for a shared driveway for residential and hotel uses where
separate driveway entrance/exit are required, for the Property legally described in Exhibit
"A", is hereby granted exclusively to the applicant.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to cause the issuance of 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
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 , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20t" day of February, 2024.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
ATTEST: MAYOR
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
EXHIBIT"A"
Legal Description
PARCEL 1: (EXHIBITION CENTER)
A PORTION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3;THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST,ALONG
THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION
3, FOR 131.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE
CONTINUE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES, 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE,
FOR 301.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST,AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE
LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, FOR 132.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY,
SOUTHERLY, AND SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CIRCULAR CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00
FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 31.42
FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, ALONG A
LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 152.00 FEET WEST OF,AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO,THE EAST
LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3 FOR
281.82 FEET;THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST FOR 152.00 FEETTO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING,ALL LYING AND BEING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL 2: (PARKING LOT)
A PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3;THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST,ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID
SECTION 3, FOR 131.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL;
THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED
COURSE, FOR 79.94 FEET;THENCE EAST FOR 246.91 FEET;THENCE SOUTH,AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LAST
DESCRIBED COURSE, FOR 114.42 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NEXT DESCRIBED CURVE; SAID POINT BEARS
NORTH 19 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST FROM THE RADIUS POINT OF THE NEXT DESCRIBED
CURVE;THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, WESTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID CIRCULAR CURVE TO
THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 584.02 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 56
SECONDS FOR AN ARC DISTANCE 202.15 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57
MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 131.83 FEET NORTH OF AS
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO,THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF
THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3, FOR 47.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,ALL LYING AND
BEING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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