HEARING BOARDS 444 SW 2 nd Avenue, 7 th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Telephone 305-416-2030 Fax 305-416-2035 www.ci.miami.fl.us PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT Welcome to Hearing Boards! This application process is for your reference and review. It is intended to serve as a guide in acquainting you with our public hearing process. Following are a series of concerns/requirements for you take into account. By any means, please feel free to contact the department at the number above, should you have any questions. CITY OF MIAMI ORDINANCE NO. 11469, CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE STATES THAT ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF SAID ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133. The responses to the attached application must be typed and the complete application must be signed in black ink. It will be accepted, along with pertinent documents, only the first seven days (1-7) of the month from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please note that the cashier located on the 4th floor will close at 4:00 pm; therefore, the complete application, reviewed plans and a paid receipt, must be submitted before the deadline. Upon submittal, this application must be accompanied with a signed and current Zoning Referral. You will be responsible, if needed, to bring an interpreter for the English language to any presentation before city boards, committees and the city commission. A valid power of attorney will be required if neither applicant or legal counsel representing the applicant execute the application or desire to make a presentation before city boards, committees and the city commission. An additional cost to record the Zoning Board resolution is $6.00 for the first page and $4.50 for additional pages. All fees are subject to change. Also, for City Commission resolutions, please contact the City Clerk s Office at 305-250-5360. Applications for Zoning Change (Amendment to Zoning Atlas and/or Overlay District) and Land Use Change (Amend the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan) will not be accepted unless it is signed or initialed by the Planning Department designee. Applications given to customers do not constitute action from the City of Miami without plans review and written comments from Zoning. Rev. 02-22-05
IT IS INTENDED THAT MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS BE REQUIRED WHERE SPECIFIED USES AND/OR OCCUPANCIES INVOLVE MATTERS DEEMED TO BE OF CITYWIDE OR AREA-WIDE IMPORTANCE. THE CITY COMMISSION SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS. (SEE ARTICLE 17 OF ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.) THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALL APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS AND FOR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND SHALL TRANSMIT SAID APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD FOR ITS RECOMMENDATIONS AND MAY MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, BODIES, OR OFFICERS FOR REVIEW, ANALYSIS, AND/OR TECHNICAL FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND REPORTS THEREON. (SEE SECTION 1301.4 OF ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.) FINAL APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL CONSIST OF AN EXECUTED RESOLUTION BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND A DEVELOPMENT ORDER ATTACHED THERETO WHICH SPECIFIES THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION IS APPROVED. IF APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, SAID RESOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT ORDER SHALL, UPON EXECUTION THEREOF, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT. I,, hereby apply to the Director of the Planning Department of the City of Miami for approval of a Major Use Special Permit under the provisions of Article 17 of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance at the following location: 1. Four (4) original surveys prepared by a State of Florida registered land surveyor within six (6) months from the date of application. 2. Four (4) original set of plans: three (3) 11x17 and one (1) 24x36, signed and sealed by a State of Florida registered architect or engineer showing property boundaries and proposed structure(s), parking, landscaping, etc.; building elevations and dimensions and computations of lot area and building spacing. 3. Plans need to be stamped by Hearing Boards first and then signed by a) Public Works on the 8 th Floor, b) Zoning on the 4 th Floor and c) Planning on the 3 rd Floor, prior to submittal. Note: Plans are to be submitted to Zoning for review by appointment only starting from the 8 th through the 30 th of each month. Zoning will not be accepting plans on the first seven days of the month. 4. An 8 ½ x 11 copy of the plans after signature from the above departments. 5. At least two photographs that show the entire property (land and improvements). Rev. 02-22-05 2
6. A clear and legible copy of the recorded warranty deed and tax forms of the most current year that shows the present owner(s) and legal description of the property. 7. A clear and legible copy of the subject property address and legal description on a separate sheet of paper, labeled as Exhibit A. 8. Affidavit and disclosure of ownership of subject property and disclosure of interest (see pages 5 and 6). 9. Certified list of owners of real estate within a 500-foot radius from the outside boundary of property (see pages 7 and 8). 10. Maps showing the existing zoning designation and the adopted comprehensive plan designation for areas on and around the property. 11. General location map showing relation to the site or activity to major streets, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project, and the like. 12. Concept Plan: a) Site plan and relevant information per Section 1304.2.1d-h in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended. b) Relationships to surrounding existing and proposed uses and activities, systems and facilities, per Section 1702.2.2a in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended. c) How concept affects existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations; tabulation of any required variances, special permits, changes of zoning or exemptions, per Section 1702.2.2b in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended. 13. Developmental Impact Study (an application for development approval for a Development of Regional Impact may substitute). 14. Is the property within the boundaries of a historic site, historic district or archeological zone designated pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code? {Contact the Preservation Officer at the Planning Department (3 rd Floor) at 305-416-1400 for information.} 15. Is the property within the boundaries of an Environmental Preservation District designated pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Miami City Code? {Contact the Preservation Officer at the Planning Department (3 rd Floor) at 305-416-1400 for information.} 16. What is the acreage of the project/property site? 17. What is the purpose of this application/nature of proposed use? Rev. 02-22-05 3
18. All documents, reports, studies, exhibits (8 ½ x11 ) or other written or graphic materials to be submitted at the hearing shall be submitted with this application and will be kept as part of the record. 19. Other (Specify and attach cover letter explaining why any document you are attaching is pertinent to this application). 20. Twenty-one (21) Major Use Special Permit books containing the above information. If this project requires Zoning Board approval, a total of thirty-one (31) books are required. 21. A digital copy containing the above information, individually scanned, as.pdf of every document submitted in the MUSP book. For example: 1) application and supporting documents, 2) economic study, 3) traffic impact study, etc. 22. Cost of processing according to the City Code: a) $, for the Major Use Special Permit. b) Additional fee of $, for any required special permits, changes of zoning or variances. c) Total Fee: $. Address Name Telephone Date STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20, by who is a(n) individual/partner/agent/corporation of a(n) individual/partnership/corporation. He/She is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. (Stamp) Rev. 02-22-05 4
AFFIDAVIT Before me, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared, who being by me first deposes and says: 1. That he/she is the owner, or the legal representative of the owner, submitting the accompanying application for a public hearing as required by the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, affecting the real property located in the City of Miami, as described and listed on the foregoing pages of this affidavit and made a part thereof. 2. That all owners which he/she represents, if any, have given their full and complete permission for him/her to act in his/her behalf for the change or modification of a classification or regulation of zoning as set out in the accompanying petition, including responding to day to day staff inquires; not including responding to day to day staff inquiries in which case he/she should be contacted at. 3. That the foregoing pages are made a part of this affidavit contain the current names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers and legal descriptions for the real property of which he/she is the owner or legal representative. 4. The facts as represented in the application and documents submitted in conjunction with this affidavit are true and correct. Further Affiant sayeth not. Applicant Name Applicant STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20, by who is a(n) individual/partner/agent/corporation of a(n) individual/partnership/corporation. He/She is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. (Stamp) Rev. 02-22-05 5
DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP 1. Owner(s) of subject property and percentage of ownership. Note: The Miami City Code requires disclosure of all parties having a financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the subject matter of a presentation, request or petition to the City Commission. Accordingly, disclosure of shareholders of corporations, beneficiaries of trusts, and/or any other interested parties, together with their addresses and proportionate interest are required. (Please supply additional lists, as applicable.) Owner s Name(es) Subject Property Address(es) Telephone Number 2. Street address and legal description of any property: (a) Owned by any party listed in answer to question #1; and (b) Located within 500 feet of the subject property. (Please supply additional lists, as applicable.) Street Address Legal Description Owner or Attorney for Owner Name Owner or Attorney for Owner STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20, by who is a(n) individual/partner/agent/corporation of a(n) individual/partnership/corporation. He/She is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. (Stamp) Rev. 02-22-05 6
NOTICE TO THOSE PREPARING CERTIFIED LISTS OF PROPERTY OWNERS FOR CITY OF MIAMI PUBLIC HEARINGS This will outline the procedures and describe the format required for preparing ownership lists of real estate properties within 500 feet of site to be scheduled for public hearing. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us at 305-416-2030. This information can also be obtained from a real estate consultant found in the yellow pages. PREPARATION OF LIST OF REAL ESTATE OWNERS WITHIN 500 FEET OF APPLICATION SITE. The following must be provided along with the application for public hearing in order to meet filing criteria. The enclosed sample will show the items to be included and the format required. 1. COVER LETTER - Please use the format shown on the following page. The address and legal description of the subject property must be included. This letter is to be signed by the certifier of the list. 2. MAP - This map should show the subject site and have the radius marked off indicating all properties within 500 feet of the perimeter of the subject site. 3. OWNERSHIP LIST - To include the owners names, mailing addresses, property street addresses and legal descriptions of all properties, including individual unit owners of condominiums, which fall within the 500-foot radius boundary. This list MUST be provided in the format shown below. OWNERSHIP LIST SUBDIVISION NAME (Plat Book/Page) Owner s Name(s) and Block Number, Lot Number, Mailing Address Street Address City, State Zip Code EXAMPLE: A.L. KNOWLTON S MAP OF MIAMI (B-41) JOHN SMITH Block 1, Lot 1 123 SW 5 th Street 123 SW 5 th Street Miami, Florida 33133 4. MAILING MATRIX Three (3) sets of mailing labels should list ONLY the name and mailing address of all property owners listed on ownership list, using one space per name. Be sure to observe the margins of each space, since this matrix will be used to make peeloff mailing labels. Please avoid duplications of names, where individuals own more than one property listed. Rev. 02-22-05 7
CITY OF MIAMI HEARING BOARDS P O BOX 330708 MIAMI, FL 33233-0708 Re: Property Owners List Within 500 Feet of: Street Address Legal Description This is to certify that the attached ownership list, map and mailing matrix is a complete and accurate representation of the real estate property and property owners within 500 feet of the subject property listed above. This reflects the most current records on file in the Miami-Dade County Tax Assessor s Office. Sincerely, Company Name Address Telephone Total number of property owners without repetition:. Rev. 02-22-05 8
ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK FOR CORPORATIONS / PARTNERSHIPS Articles of Incorporation Certificate from Tallahassee less than one (1) year old showing Corporation is in good standing. Corporate Resolution or a Power of Attorney authorizing the person signing the application to do so, signed by the secretary of the Corporation. Non-profit organizations: A list of the Board of Directors less than one (1) year old. Rev. 02-22-05 9