HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-228-2302_-_Zoning_Application_by_Chabad_of_Mid_Miami_Beach_Inc_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-228-2302
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY CHABAD OF MID MIAMI BEACH, INC., FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 275 NW 199TH STREET, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO, FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-
288(20)(g) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO
ALLOW 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF RECREATION/PLAY AREA
WHERE 76,200 SQUARE FEET IS REQUIRED; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the subject property consists of 2 commercial buildings located at 275
NW 199th Street within the Planned Corridor Development (PCD) zoning district as
shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, and
WHEREAS, Chabad of Mid Miami Beach, Inc. (“Applicant”), is proposing to
renovate the existing buildings converting the facility into a boarding school campus with
dorms, classrooms, student dining facilities, library/study areas and multipurpose rooms,
and
WHEREAS, Section 34-288(20)(g)(1) Physical Standards, of the City of Miami
Gardens Code of Ordinances requires educational facilities to provide recreation/play
areas based on the number of students attending the facility, and
WHEREAS, based on 204 anticipated students to be enrolled at Applicant’s
school, the required recreation/play area would be 76,200 square feet, however,
Applicant is proposing 20,000 square feet of recreational space which will include both
indoor and outdoor recreation areas as shown in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and
WHEREAS, a non-use variance is required to reduce the required amount of
recreation/play area square footage by this amount and, if the variance is approved, the
applicant will still be required to meet all other standards and obtain all permits/licenses
required to operate the school prior to the issuance of a Business License and Certificate
of Use, and
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning and Zoning Staff recommends approval of the
application for a non-use variance to allow a 74% reduction in the amount of
recreation/play area required, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the testimony of the Applicant, if any, and
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Resolution No. 2024-228-2302
WHEREAS, the City Council also considered the testimony of the City’s Planning
and Zoning Staff, and the Staff Report attached hereto as Exhibit “C” is hereby
incorporated by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby approves the application submitted by Chabad of Mid Miami Beach, Inc., for the
property located at 275 NW 199th Street, more particularly described in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto, for a non-use variance of section 34-288(20)(g) of the Land
Development Regulations to allow 20,000 Square Feet of recreation/play area where
76,000 Square Feet is required.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
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Resolution No. 2024-228-2302
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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