Ordinance No. 2025-12 Amending Zoning Map by Changing Zoning Designation to TC1 (Cassa Residences REZ2503-0001) - July 1, 2025CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.01 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NE 187 STREET AND NE 28 COURT,
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 28-2203-043-0010 AND 28-2203-033-
0010, FROM "COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (132)" TO "TOWN
CENTER DISTRICT (TC1)"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 31 "Land Development Regulations", Article V
Development Review Procedures", Section 31-77 "Amendments to the Land
Development Regulations and Official Zoning Map" of the City Code of Ordinances ("City
Code"), the Applicant, Michael J. Marrero c/o Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin &
Tapanes, on behalf of Miami Off Center Associates, LLP, through Application No.
REZ2503-0001, has applied to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Aventura
("Rezoning"), from B2, Community Business District, to TC1, Town Center District, for a
3.01 acre parcel of land located on the southwest corner of NE 187 Street and NE 28
Court, legally described in Exhibit "1 ", and further depicted on the Location Map attached
as Exhibit "2", (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been designated as the Local Planning
Agency for the City pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes, and as the Local
Planning Agency has determined that the Rezoning is consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with the law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the Rezoning application and has
considered the testimony of all interested parties at the public hearings, and has
determined that the Rezoning action set forth in this Ordinance is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and furthers the health, safety and welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified
and incorporated as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2025-12
Section 2. Official Zoning Map Amended. That pursuant to Chapter 31 "Land
Development Regulations", Article V "Development Review Procedures", Section 31-77
"Amendments to the Land Development Regulations and Official Zoning Map" of the City
Code of Ordinances ("City Code"), the Official Zoning Map of the City of Aventura is
hereby amended to change the zoning designation for the Property, legally described in
Exhibit "1 ", and further depicted on the Location Map attached as Exhibit "2", from B2,
Community Business District, to TC1, Town Center District.
Section 3. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City
Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the Official Zoning Map of the City, a part of
the City's Land Development Regulations pursuant to Section 31.4 of the Code, may be
revised to reflect the approved change in zoning.
Section 4. Severability. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to
be severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but
they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 5. Disclaimer. That pursuant to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, all
applicable state and federal permits must be obtained before commencement of the
development. 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 a 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. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective upon the
effective date of the ordinance adopting a concurrent small scale amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map affecting the Property.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2025-12
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Blachman, who moved its
adoption on first reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bloom, 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
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Bloom, who moved its
adoption on second reading. 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 on first reading this 6th day of May, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 1 st day of July, 2025.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2025-12
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
I�IAI HbWARD S. WEINBERG, E
MAYOR
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Exhibit "1"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
As to 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.
As to Parcel Z: (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.
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DATE:05/06/2025
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Existing Land Use: Business & Office
Proposed Land Use: Town Center
Existing Zoning: B2
Proposed Zoning: TC1
City File No.: REZ2503-0001
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