A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AN EXCEPTION WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW AN UP TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PARKING REDUCTION IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR A STRUCTURE WITH A FLOOR AREA OF TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE FEET OR LESS LOCATED WITHIN A TRANSIT CORRIDOR AREA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4 (T4) AND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.2.6, OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY LOCATED AT 506 SOUTHWEST 8 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT “A”; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Summary

This resolution seeks City Commission approval for an exception to allow a 66% parking reduction for a new two-story duplex development located at 506 Southwest 8 Avenue, Miami, Florida. The project, by Jorge Abreu on behalf of 506 Lucky Start, LLC, will consist of two dwelling units with a total floor area of 3,002 square feet. Under Miami 21 Code (Ordinance No. 13114, Article 4, Table 4), structures under 10,000 square feet within a Transit Corridor Area are eligible for up to a 100% parking reduction. The project, which would normally require three parking spaces, will now provide one off-street parking space, with an additional on-street space approved by the Miami Parking Authority. The Planning Department and the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) both recommended approval with conditions, citing the property's location within a transit corridor that encourages public transit use. The exception is valid for three years to obtain a building permit or Certificate of Use.

Citizen Impact

This approval means a new two-unit residential building will be constructed in a transit-friendly area with fewer on-site parking spaces than typically required. This could potentially reduce local traffic and promote public transit use in the neighborhood, but may also lead to increased demand for existing public parking.

Confidence

high