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Aventura Government Center
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Aventura, FL 33180
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LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
MEETING AGENDA
April 7, 2026
6:00 p.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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
City Manager Bryan Pegues
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney Robert Meyers
City of Aventura Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda
April 7, 2026
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: March 3, 2026
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS — MOTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE
FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCES:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-145(B), "TOWN CENTER (TC1) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (3),
"CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED", TO ALLOW "HOTELS' IN MIXED -USE STRUCTURES
WITHIN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS' OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE
SECTION 31-144(g) "AVENTURA METROPOLITAN URBAN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT
OVERLAY", TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY AND RELATED
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Item will be DEFERRED to the May 5, 2026 Local Planning Agency
Meeting Agenda.
5. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who
are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should
contact the Office of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior
to such proceedings. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may participate in the meeting.
Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura Local Planning Agency or Aventura City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such
purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Agenda items are available online at cityofaventura.com for
viewing and printing, or may be requested through the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 466-8901 or
cityclerk@cityofaventura. com.
CITY OF AVENTURA
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 ClerkAA"�J-_"'�_
DATE: April 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
April 7, 2026 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:
• March 3, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting
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LOCAL
CITY OF AVENTURA
PLANNING AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 3, 2026
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 6:31 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Amit Bloom, Commissioner Clifford B. Ain, Commissioner
Gustavo Blachman, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Paul A. Kruss,
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky, City Manager Bryan Pegues, 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 done at the City Commission
Regular Meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (September 2, 2025): A motion to approve the minutes
of the September 2, 2025 meeting was offered by Commissioner Ain, seconded by
Commissioner Kruss, and unanimously passed by roll call vote.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - MOTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE
FOLLOWING: Mr. Meyers reviewed the quasi-judicial procedures for Items 4A and 4B
and Ms. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the items.
No disclosures of ex parte communications were provided by members of the City
Commission.
RESOLUTIONS:
Ms. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-144(F)(2) OF
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES: (1) TO PERMIT A SCHOOL; (2) TO PERMIT A FLOOR
AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 2.57 WHERE A MAXIMUM FAR OF 0.95 IS ALLOWED; AND (3) TO
PERMIT, PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM, A LOT COVERAGE
OF 73% WHERE A MAXIMUM OF 40% IS ALLOWED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2740, 2750, 2760, 2770, AND 2780 NE 208 TERRACE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item.
City of Aventura Local Planning Agency Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2026
A motion to recommend approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner
Friedland and seconded by Vice Mayor Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of the conditional use requests, and reviewed the item for
development of KLA Academy including the following: Aerial Photo, Plat Map, Conditional
Use Request, and Variance Request.
The following provided comments on behalf of the applicant (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez,
Larkin & Tapanes on behalf of KLA Academy Aventura, LLC): Michael Marrero, Esq.
(Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes - 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami,
FL).
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. The following member of the public provided
comments: Robert Shan (134 South Dixie Hwy, Suite 217, Hallandale Beach, FL).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
Ms. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING VARIANCES FROM THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
SECTION 31-144(F)(4)C TO PERMIT SETBACKS OF EIGHT FEET (8') WHERE 10 FEET
(10') IS REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST TWO (2) STORIES AND 15 FEET IS REQUIRED FOR
THE REMAINING STORIES, AND SECTION 31-144(F)(4)(D)3 TO PERMIT A MINIMUM
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE OF 30% WHERE 33% IS REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2740, 2750, 2760, 2770, AND 2780 NE 208 TERRACE; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The Quasi -Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item.
A motion to recommend approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Kruss
and seconded by Commissioner Friedland.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval of the variance requests, and reviewed the item for
development of KLA Academy including the following: Aerial Photo, Plat Map, Conditional
Use Request, and Variance Request.
The following provided comments on behalf of the applicant (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez,
Larkin & Tapanes on behalf of KLA Academy Aventura, LLC): Michael Marrero, Esq.
(Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes - 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami,
FL).
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Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
ORDINANCE:
Ms. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP BY APPLYING THE "AVENTURA CORE SUBDISTRICT OVERLAY (MUC1)"
TO AN APPROXIMATE 122-ACRE TRACT OF LAND CURRENTLY ZONED "COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT (132)", GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
TO WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF AVENTURA BOULEVARD TO THE
WILLIAM LEHMAN CAUSEWAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion to recommend approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner
Friedland and seconded by Vice Mayor Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the staff report into the record,
which recommended approval, and reviewed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. The following member of the public provided
comments: Jeff Bercow, Esq. (Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes - 200 S.
Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300, Miami, FL) on behalf of Turnberry Associates.
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The City Commission discussed the item and the request to remove parcel 0070 from the
"core" and moved to the "center" designation.
Mr. Klopp is in the process of reviewing the request and analyzing the impact of doing so
with a recommendation to be provided by the second reading. Mr. Meyers provided
comments on the process for any changes.
The motion to recommend adoption of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Local
Planning Agency, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Kruss, seconded by
Vice Mayor Bloom, and unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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City of Aventura Local Planning Agency Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2026
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Local Planning Agency on April 7, 2026.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bryan Pegues, City Manager 'l
BY: Keven Klopp, Community Development Director A
DATE: April 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Request to Amend the Land Development Regulations of the City of
Aventura Section 31-145(b) Town Center District (TC1) to Allow Hotels
in Mixed -Use Structures - City Case File LDR2603-0001
April 7, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda
April 7, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda (First Reading)
May 5, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve an amendment to Section 31-145(b)
Town Center District (TC1) of the City of Aventura Land Development Regulations (the
"LDRs") to allow hotels in mixed use structures if first approved as a conditional use. This
change will facilitate the development of "Aventura City Center".
THE REQUEST
The "Applicant", Brian S. Adler, P.A., of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, on
behalf of the Aventura 2999, LLC, is requesting an amendment to Section 31-145(b),
"Town Center District (TC1)", Subsection (3), "Conditional Uses Permitted" to allow hotels
with a minimum of 100 rooms in mixed -use structures. The amendment will facilitate the
development of a Marriott extended stay hotel as part of the mixed -use development
known as "Aventura City Center". The applicant's Letter of Intent is attached as Exhibit
#1.
BACKGROUND
The Applicant is proposing a mixed -use development on property located at the northeast
intersection of NE 191 Street and NE 29 Avenue, south of William Lehman Causeway
(SR856) and legally described in Exhibit "2" (the "Property"). The infill development will
add to an existing 121,265 SF office building, 248 residential units within a 24-story tower
at the western side of the Property, and a 153-room hotel in a 13-story tower on the
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eastern side. Approximately 25,000 square feet of retail space will activate the ground
level of both buildings, while 881 parking spaces will be incorporated within the towers
and screened from public view with a kinetic facade. Renderings of the development as
presented to City Commission Workshop are attached as Exhibit #3.
Hotels are permitted uses in TC3, TC4 and TC5 Town Center Districts. Allowing hotels in
TC1 as a conditional use will further the intent of the Town Center Districts of encouraging
the development of residential and commercial uses in a well -planned and compatible
manner.
If the proposed amendment to the Land Development Regulations is approved, the next
step in the development process will entail a subsequent application for Conditional Use
approval to be presented to the City Commission at a public hearing.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The proposed amendment to Section 31-145 of the Land development Regulations is
as follows':
Sec. 31-145. Town Center Zoning Districts.
(b) Town Center District (TC1). The following regulations shall apply to all TC1
Districts:
(3) Conditional uses permitted. The following uses may be established if first approved
as a conditional use:
q. For projects that provide residential units as HERO Housing, increased density
above 25 units per acre up to 70 units per acre.
r. Hotels, with a minimum of 100 rooms.
ANALYSIS
The request was reviewed by staff under the Section 31-77(g) Standards for reviewing
proposed amendments to the text of the LDR of the City Code of Ordinances:
1 Underlined text indicates insertions. Stricken -through text indicates deletions.
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(1) The proposed amendment is legally required.
The proposed amendment is legally required to implement the requested revision
to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs).
(2) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan which established the Town Center land use category as a
hub for future urban development in Aventura.
(3) The proposed amendment is consistent with the authority and purpose of the LDR.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the authority and purpose of the Land
Development Regulations. The purpose of the LDRs is to implement further the
Comprehensive Plan of the City by establishing regulations, procedures and
standards for review and approval of all development and uses in the City.
(4) The proposed amendment furthers the orderly development of the City.
The proposed amendment furthers the orderly development of the City as per
details provided on Paragraph 3 above.
(5) The proposed amendment improves the administration or execution of the
development process.
The proposed amendment improves the administration or execution of the
development process as it provides a process and regulations to implement for
approvals of developments in the Town Center Zoning Districts.
CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2026-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31-145(B), "TOWN
CENTER (TC1) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (3), "CONDITIONAL USES
PERMITTED", TO ALLOW "HOTELS" IN MIXED -USE STRUCTURES
WITHIN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida (the "City"), finds
it periodically necessary to amend its Code of Ordinances (the "City Code") in order to
update regulations and procedures to implement municipal goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Brian S. Adler, Esq., of Bilzin Sumberg, on behalf of the
Aventura 2999, LLC through Application No. LDR2603-0001 has requested from the City
an amendment to Section 31-145(b) "Town Center (TC1) District", of Chapter 31, of the
Land Development Regulations (`LDRs") of the City Code to allow for hotel uses as a
conditional use within the district; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed amendment to Section
31-145 of the City Code allows for more diverse projects and uses within the district
consistent with the applicable goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive
Plan; 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 proposed amendment is consistent with the
applicable provisions of the City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency has reviewed the proposed amendment
and has recommended approval to the City Commission; 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 proposed amendment, and
finds that it is in the best interest of the public to amend Section 31-145 of the LDRs as
set forth in this Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the action set forth in the
ordinance and has determined that such action is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified
and incorporated as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. City Code Amended. That Sections 31-145(b) "Town Center (TC1)
District" of Article VII "Use Regulations", of Chapter 31 "Land Development Regulations"
of the City Code are hereby amended to read as follows':
Sec. 31-145. Town Center Zoning Districts.
(b) Town Center District (TC1). The following regulations shall apply to all TC1
Districts:
(3) Conditional uses permitted. The following uses may be established if first approved
as a conditional use:
q. For projects that provide residential units as HERO Housing, increased density
above 25 units per acre up to 70 units per acre.
r. Hotels, with a minimum of 100 rooms.
Section 3. 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.
Underlined text indicates additions. Stricken- through text indicates deletions. Double underline indicates
changes made between first and second reading.
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Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City Commission
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a
part of the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance"
shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2026-
PASSED on first reading this 7t" day of April, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 5t" day of May, 2026.
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
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Bilzin Sumberg
Brian S. Adler, Esq.
Tel 305-350-2351
Fax 305-351-2206
badler@bilzin.com
March 16, 2026
VIA E-MAIL
Mr. Keven Klopp
Community Development Director
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive, 4th Floor
Aventura, Florida 33180
Aventura City Center
Application for Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval
Property Located at 2999 NE 191 st Street, Aventura, Florida (the "Property")
Dear Mr. Klopp,
The undersigned represents Aventura 2999, LLC (the "Applicant"), the owner and
developer of the property located at 2999 NE 191 st Street, Aventura, Florida (the "Property"). The
Applicant entity is being acquired by The Apollo Companies, a South Florida -based development
group with extensive experience in the development, construction, and management of high -
quality residential, hospitality, office, and mixed -use projects throughout the region. The Apollo
Companies was named Developer of the Year by the Latin Builders Association ("LBA") and
received RED Awards for 2024 and again by the LBA in 2025. We are seeking to bring this same
recognized excellence to the Aventura City Center development within the City.
Please accept this letter as our formal Letter of Intent in connection with the Conditional
Use Approval requests on the Property.
A. The Property
The Property consists of two adjacent folio numbers, Miami -Dade County Property
Appraiser Folio Nos. 28-1235-014-0091 and 28-2203-021-0020 and contains approximately 4.285
net acres. The property is located east of Biscayne Boulevard, along NE 191" Street and NE 291
Avenue, immediately west of and abutting the City of Aventura Government Center/City Hall.
The Property houses a ten story, approximately 121,000 square foot office building the centers on
the property but otherwise defines the property with large open parking fields.
The rear of the Property enjoys high visibility along the well -travelled William Lehman
Causeway where it currently is mostly an isolated building as reflected below.
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The proposed development seeks to not only redefine the area behind the City Government Center,
but to visually activate and upgrade the face of the Causeway with attractive additions to
complement the existing office building.
B. Land Use and Zoninjj and Current Approval:
The Property is designated Town Center on the City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map and is currently zoned TC-1, or Town Center 1.
Through City of Aventura Resolution 2023-67, the City granted several Conditional Use
requests for a development approval consisting of 69 dwelling units per acre, for a total of 295
units including hero housing, ground floor residential units in a 26 story building with a stand
alone parking structure. The existing approval has been extended and preserved, however, the
Applicant is seeking to replace the existing approval with a less -intense, attractive mixed use
development.
The Applicant previously received Conditional Use Approval which among other requests,
approved a twenty-six (26) story, 295-unit development pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-67.
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C. Proposed Development:
As noted above, the existing development is currently preserved at 26 stories and 295 units.
The Applicant seeks to replace the previously approved plans in order to further enhance the
project and respond to evolving market conditions. The proposed mixed -use development seeks to
lower the height from the approved twenty-six stories to a twenty-three (23) story luxury multi-
family residential building containing a total of 248 (rather than the approved 295) residential
units, together with approximately 10,175 square feet of ground -floor retail space designed to
activate the streetscape and provide neighborhood -serving fine dining and retail opportunities. The
new development also proposes to include a hotel, which are permitted in various forms in the TC-
3, TC-4 and TC-5 Town Center zoning districts, but currently not within the TC-1 zoning district.
Therefore, as part of this request, the Applicant is requesting the City modify the TC-1 zoning
district to allow hotels as a conditional use., as well as to lower the minimum size of one bedroom
residential units from 800 square feet to 750 square feet.
The residential program proposes ten (10) Hero Housing units, supporting the City of
Aventura's workforce housing objectives and providing attainable housing options for essential
members of the local workforce. The proposed development also features approximately 13,400
square feet of resident amenities, which are anticipated to include:
• An elevated pool deck;
• Fitness center;
• Resident clubroom and lounge areas;
• Co -working and business facilities;
• Spa and wellness amenities;
• Dog grooming and pet facilities; and
• Electronic package lockers and service areas
The proposed hotel is slated to be a separate Marriott -branded extended stay hotel
consisting of approximately 153 guest rooms. The project is designed to deliver a high -quality
hospitality experience that complements the surrounding mixed -use environment and supports the
continued demand for an extended stay hotel for the high demand tourist designation that the City
is known for, while adhering to the stay limitations imposed by Section 31-21 of the City Code.
The hotel will feature its own amenities, totaling approximately 13,000 square feet,
including a host of benefits including:
• An elevated pool and sun deck;
• Fitness center;
• Rooftop lounge and lobby bar•, and
• Conference room and meeting spaces
These amenities are designed to enhance the overall guest experience while supporting the
City's vision for a vibrant, high -quality mixed -use destination within the Town Center district.
As reflected in the attached renderings, the proposed development reflects a significant
visual and functional upgrade to complement the existing development on site. Carefully designed
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to take advantage of the site's high visibility, the proposed development features aesthetically
pleasing facades not only fronting along NE 191" Street and NE 29�h Avenue, but will also upgrade
and otherwise define the otherwise mostly barren strip along this stretch of the William Lehman
Causeway.
D. Parking and Circulation:
The project includes three separate parking areas, a structured parking garage providing
approximately 439 parking spaces under the residential component, 442 parking spaces below the
hotel component, and 71 surface parking spaces, designed pursuant to the City's Alternative
Parking Standards and reflecting a fifteen percent (15%) parking reduction consistent with the
zoning analysis incorporated as part of the currently approved development. Parking will
accommodate both residential, hotel and retail uses and will be integrated within the building
design to minimize visual impacts while maintaining efficient vehicular circulation throughout the
site.
E. Community Intezration:
The Applicant looks forward to working closely with the City's Community Development
Department throughout the development process and remains committed to maintaining open
communication with surrounding property owners and stakeholders to ensure a smooth and
collaborative review process. The proposed modifications will further enhance the architectural
quality and functionality of the development while continuing to support the City's planning goals
for the Town Center district by providing high -quality residential housing, neighborhood -serving
retail, and a vibrant pedestrian -oriented environment.
F. Conclusion:
Based on the foregoing, the Applicant respectfully requests the City's favorable review and
approval of the proposed development, and we look forward to the redevelopment of the City
being a welcome addition to this important and visible segment of the City.
Thank you for your review of this request and we look forward to continuing to work
collaboratively with City staff throughout the review process. Thank you in advance for your time
and consideration.
Very truly yours,
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
By: Brian S. Adler, P.A., a Partner
By:
Brian S. Adler, President
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EXHIBIT 2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
L1Kya01
A PORTION OF TRACT II OF FIFTH ADDITION BISCAYNE YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 99, AT PAGE 20, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAM I - DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT II: THENCE N87"32'00"E ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF SAID TRACT II FOR 334.64 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF
SAID CURVE TO TH E LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 5829.58 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00 " 42' 04"
FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 71.33 FEET TO A POINT ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE NORTHEAST SAID
POINT BEARS S09"50'42"W FROM THE CENTER OF SAID CURVE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC
OF SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVIN G A RADIUS OF 1290.92 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 09 " 08'59" FOR
AN ARC DISTANCE OF 206. 15 FEET: THENCE N83"59'09" FOR 158.32 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S02"27'24" FOR
157.27 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE N87"32'36"E FOR 125.00 FEET TO A POINT: THENCE S02" 27'24" FOR 56.00 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT II ; THENCE S87"32'36"W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
TRACT II FOR 22 0.73 FEET; THENCE S87"32'36"W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT II FOR 670.25
FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT II; THENCE NO2"58'20"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
TRACT II FOR 229.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; LESS THE SOUTH 35 FEET OF THE WEST 70 FEET OF SAID
TRACT II CONVEYED TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY,
TOGETHER WITH THE BENEFIT OF THE FOLLOWING:
EASEMENT FOR THE INSTALLA TION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF (A) SUB-
SURFACE PIPES, LINES AND CONDUITS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE QUANTITIES OF WATER, ELECTRICITY, GAS,
TELEPHONE SERV ICE, STORM WATER, DRAINAGE, SEWERAGE AND SANITATION FACILITIES, AND (B) A SURFACE
STORM DRAINAGE TO CARRY AWAY STORM DRAINAGE CREATED BY THAT CERTAIN NON- EXCLUSIVE MUTUAL
GRANT OF EASEMENT AND SANITARY LIFT STATION AGREEMENT FILED DECEMBER 24, 1984 AT OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 12363, PAGE 1680, AS EXTEN DED AND MODIFIED BY THAT CERTAIN NON- EXCLUSIVE GRANT
OF EASEMENT AND SANITARY LIFT STATION AGREEMENT FILED FEBRUARY 28, 1986 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK
12805, PAGE 2214, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS THEREOF.
PARCEL 2:
A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROAD 852 AS RECORDED IN
OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 7001, AT PAGE 72 1, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
THENCE N87"32'00" E, 115.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NO2 " 28'00" W, 10 1.51 FEET TO AN
INTERSECTION WITH A NON- TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A TANGENT
BEARING OF S66"27't6" E AND A RADIUS OF 1290.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY FOR 308.64 FEET ALONG
SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13°41'55"' TO AN INTERSECTION WITH A NON -TANGENTIAL
CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A TANGENT BEARING OF S86" 50'00" WANDA RADIUS OF 5829.58
FEET; THENCE WESTERLY FOR 71.21 FEET ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00 " 42' 00";
THENCE S87"32'00" W, 219.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
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