HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-097-3495 Lubavitch Educational Center Inc. Application RESOLUTION NO. 2020-097-3495
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY LUBAVITCH EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1525 NW 167TH STREET,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO, FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-288
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO WAIVE
THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RECREATION/PLAY AREA
SHALL BE CALCULATED IN TERMS OF THE PROPOSED
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Lubavitch Educational Center, Inc. ("Applicant") has applied for a
Non-Use Variance from the City of Miami Gardens ("City") to allow 33,341 square feet
of recreation/play area where 285,000 square feet are required, and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located at 1525 NW 167th Street, within the
Planned Corridor Development District ("PCD"), more particularly described in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto, and
WHEREAS, Section 34-288(20)(g)(1) Physical Standards, of the City's Land
Development Regulations, requires that educational facilities provide a recreation/play
area calculated in terms of the proposed maximum number of students at the facility,
and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a maximum enrollment of 880 students
with a proposed total of 33,341 square feet of recreation/play area which is insufficient
to meet the 285,000 total square feet of recreation area required by the Code, and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning and Zoning Staff recommends approval of the
application for a non-use variance to allow an 88% reduction in the amount of
recreation/play area required, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the testimony of the Applicant, if any,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council also considered the testimony of the City's Planning
and Zoning Staff, and the Staff Report attached hereto as Exhibit "B" 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: APPROVAL: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
approves the application submitted by Lubavitch Educational Center, Inc. for a variance
of Section 34-288 of the Land Development Regulations waiving the requirement that
the recreation area be calculated in terms of the proposed maximum number of
students.
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 JULY 22, 2020.
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Mayor Gilbert
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 6-1
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris Yes
Council Member Ighodaro Yes
Council Member Odom Yes
Council Member Leon Yes
Council Member Williams Jr. Yes
Council Member Wilson No
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