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2000-032 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT A NON- COMMERCIAL HELISTOP ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE BLOOMINGDALE'SlBURDINE'S PARKING GARAGE AT THE AVENTURA MALL LOCATED AT 19501 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF THE APPROVAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the property described herein is zoned B2, Community Business District, a non-residential district; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, Aventura Mall Associates, through Application No. 02-CU-99, has requested conditional use approval to permit a non-commercial helistop on the top floor of the Bloomingdale's/Burdines's Parking Garage at the Aventura Mall; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed non-commercial helistop will be a benefit to the community in providing an immediate resource to emergency rescue units to facilitate an organized and safe evacuation without affecting congested transportation arteries; and WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Commission has held a public hearing as provided by la~ 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. Resolution No. 2000-32 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. Application No. 02-CU-99 for conditional use approval to permit a non-commercial helistop on the top floor of the Bloomingdale's/Burdines's Parking Garage at the Aventura Mall, on property legally described as: Tract "Q", Aventura 6th Addition as recorded in Plat Book 120, Page 20 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida aka Aventura Mall 19501 Biscayne Boulevard is hereby granted specific to the applicant. Section 2. The following conditions shall be applied to this approval: STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. Plans shall substantially comply with those submitted as follows: "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: Location Plan," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 1 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. · "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: Aerial View," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 2 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. · "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: Site Plan," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 3 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. · "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: TLOF Plan," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 4 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. · "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: Isometric View of Helistop Approach Surface," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 5 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. Resolution No. 2000-32 Page 3 · "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: FATO/TLOF Lighting detail and FATO/I'LOF Layout," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 6 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. · "Aventura Mall Helistop Plan: Windsock Mounting Detail," prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles Inc. One page, numbered 7 of 7, dated February 7, 2000. NOTE: To accommodate FAA and FDOT requirements, the specific location of the Final Approach and Take Off (FATO) area on the top of the parking garage may shift up to 20 feet on the final permit plans. In all other respects permit plans are expected to substantially comply with the above referenced plans. PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 1. No commercial or training activities shall take place at the helistop. Operations shall be limited to private and government-authorized emergency operations and/or other government-authorized activities. 2. Except for government-authorized emergency operations and/or other government- authorized activities, hours of operation are restricted to 9:00 AM to dusk on weekdays and 10:00 AM to dusk on weekends and holidays. 3. Except for government-authorized emergency operations and/or other government- authorized activities, use of the helistop is restricted to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather conditions. 4. Unauthorized persons shall be restrained from access to the takeoff/landing area during helicopter flight operations by the use of a non-obstructing barrier. Mall security staff shall supervise the helistop level of the parking garage immediately before, during and after take-offs and landings. 5. Except for government-authorized emergency operations and/or other government- authorized activities, no fueling or maintenance of aircraft shall be undertaken at the helistop. 6. The emergency and safety equipment required at the facility shall be maintained in good working order at all times. 7. The applicants shall forward a copy of all communications received from State and Federal authorities affecting the operation of the helistop to the City's Community Development Department. Resolution No. 2000-32 Page 4 8. No more than three (3) take-off/landings are to be undertaken per day, except for those performed by government-authorized emergency operations and/or other government-authorized activities. 9. This Conditional Use may be revoked by the Aventura City Commission upon the holding of a duly posted public hearing, requested by the City Manager or any Commissioner, if, in the determination of the City Commission, the helistop facility poses a public nuisance or a threat to the public health, safety or general welfare. The decision of the City Commission to be made at its sole discretion, is final and not subject to further judicial review. 10. Private use of the western approach (also known as the approach from the east or as specified on the site plan as the secondary approach) is prohibited. This approach is only to be used by government-authorized emergency operations and/or other government-authorized activities. 11. The perimeter of the safety area of the helistop shall be surrounded by fixed cones indicating that parking is not allowed within the area (year round). 12. Mall garage security will be on call at all times to patrol the top floor of the parking garage and mall garage security will control vehicle access to the top floor of the parking garage by closing a swing gate. 13. AIt approach and departure route helicopter operations are conducted in an area from 90 degrees clockwise to 345 degrees using the touchdown pad as the center of a compass rose. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution wes offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen and upon being put to a vote, the vote wes as follows: Commissioner Arthur Berger yes Commissioner Jay R. Beskin yes Commissioner Ken Cohen yes Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert yes Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow yes Mayor Arthur I. Snyder yes Resolution No. 2000-32 Page 5 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June 2000. Arthur I. Snydec, i~lay(~r ~re'sa U. So~ok~, C~y Cle~ APPROVED. AS TO LEGA/,I~SUFFICIENCY: City Attorney ~ This Resolution w~s filer in the Office of the City Clerk this ~' day of June, 2000.