Resolution No. 2025-43 Granting Variance from Land Development Regulations (VAR2505-0001 Cassa Residences) - July 1, 2025CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-
145(B)(1)A OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENTS REGULATIONS TO
PERMIT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT WHERE THE RATIO OF SQUARE
FEET OF RESIDENTIAL USES TO COMMERCIAL USES IS 10.58:1
WHERE A MAXIMUM RATIO OF 3:1 IS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2770, 2822, 2826, 2830, 2834 AND 2850 NE 187 STREET;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes, on
behalf of Miami Off Center LLP, through Application No. VAR2505-0001 ("Application"),
is requesting a variance from Section 31-145(b)(1)a to permit a mixed -use development
where the ratio of square feet of residential uses to commercial uses is 10.58.1, where a
maximum ratio of 3.1 is 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:
Section 1. Application for Variance from Section 31-145(b)(1)a to permit a
mixed -use development where the ratio of square feet of residential uses to commercial
uses is 10.58.1, where a maximum ratio of 3.1 is required to facilitate the redevelopment
of the property legally described in Exhibit "A", is hereby granted.
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.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2025-43
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Bloom, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Orlinsky, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain No
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman Yes
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Absent
Vice Mayor Cindy Orlinsky Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 2025.
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVA , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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WARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ
MAYOR
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel 1: (Folio Number: 28-2203-033-0010)
Tract A of Gilda Tract, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 117, Page
12, of the Public Records of Miami - Dade County, Florida.
Parcel 2: (Folio Number: 28-2203-043-0010)
Tract B of Gilda Tract First Addition, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book
130, Page 49, of the Public Records of Miami - Dade County, Florida.