HomeMy Public PortalAbout20-9829 Site Plan approval for a vehicle carrier facility 2395 Ali-Baba AvenueSponsored by: City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 20-9829
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING
FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A VEHICLE
CARRIER FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2395 ALI-BABA AVENUE IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO 08-
2122-002-0580, IN THE I-2 ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Velocity Car Carriers Corp. ("Applicant") intends to
operate a Vehicle Carrier Facility on the Property, which is a car transportation
business that requires the use and storage of truck on the Property. The Applicant
intends to develop the Property with a surface parking area for up to seven (7)
trucks and a small office of approximately four hundred and twenty square feet
(420'2).; and
WHEREAS, according to the City of Opa-locka's official Zoning Map, the
Property is designated I-2 (Industrial Planned) which allows for an industrial use; and
WHEREAS, as indicated on the accompanying plans, the proposed plan meets
certain applicable zoning criteria except for lot size where the Property falls short of
the minimum 20,000 square foot requirement. The Property abuts NW 24th Avenue,
which is a dead-end street that runs along the entire length of the Property. The plan
includes a five foot (5') wide landscape buffer with a hedge and shade trees that will
run north to south along the property's east boundary abutting NW 24th Avenue. This
buffer will improve the visual appearance of the corner and will shield the parked
vehicles from view from the adjacent rights -of- way; and
WHEREAS, the Plans also incorporate traditional Moorish architecture to
complement the surrounding community and general design goals of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals.
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution
by reference.
SECTION 2. Approval/Denial.
Approval/Denial of Site Plan. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka
hereby approves / denies a request for Site Plan Review for Construction and
Resolution No. 20-9829
Joan a Flores, City Clerk
Operation of a Vehicle Carrier Facility on the property located at 2395 Ali -Baba
Avenue identified by folio 08-2122-002-0580 in the I-2 Zoning District.
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of public hearing, by
filing a corrected or re -codified copy of same with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall, upon adoption, become effective as specified by the City of
Opa-locka Code of Ordinances and the City of Opa-locka Charter.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2020.
Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
urnadette N. ris-Weeks, P.A.
City Attorn-y
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Resolution No. 20-9829
Moved by: Commissioner Burke
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Williams
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Burke YES
Commissioner Davis YES
Commissioner Taylor YES
Vice -Mayor Williams YES
Mayor Pigatt YES
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Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
RECOMMENDING FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
A VEHICLE CARRIER FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2395 ALI-BABA AVENUE
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO 08-2122-002-0580, IN THE 1-2 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
The Applicant intends to operate a Vehicle Carrier Facility on the Property, which is a car transportation
business that requires the use and storage of trucks on the Property. The Applicant intends to develop
the Property with a surface parking area for up to seven (7) trucks and a small office of
approximately four hundred and twenty square feet (420 ft2).
BACKGROUND
PCD Staff was visited by the Applicant concerning the process to be able to operate on this property at
2395 Ali Baba Avenue. In the meeting we explained they could request the vacation of the ROW and add
this property to their property at 2395 Ali Baba Avenue to meet the minimum lot size requirement. The
other option discussed was to request a variance as the property is only 15,929 square feet instead of the
required 20,000 square feet for an 1-2 zoning district property. Both requests would require presentation
before the City Commission. They would also need site plan approval and a development agreement.
The first step in that process was to submit a site plan. After the meeting Staff provided by email the
Planning & Zoning Board Application, Land Development Regulations: especially Article III -"Application
Review & Application Requirements", and a Draft of the Development Agreement. Staff provided the
Applicant with the process to formally request a vacation and of the process to request site plan approval
for their business to operate from this location and and approval of a Development Agreement.
Financial Impact — The Applicant will pay $70,000 to the City for the vacated property and the plat
approval. The project is a parking area and a small office and will not result in a significant increase to the
City's tax base.
Proposed Action:
Staff has recommended approval of this legislation upon the DA stating the phasing of the site to conform to the
required 20,000 sq ft. mimimum as required by code.
Attachment:
Site Plan Staff Report
Site Plan
2395 Alibaba (SP) Resolution 9-8-20
Memo Review Process for 2395 Ali Baba Ave 9-15-20
PLANNING
& ZONING
ADVISORY
BOARD
September 8th
2020
Vehicle Carrier Facility - VELOCITY CAR CARRIERS LLC:
Final Site Plan
APPLICANT'S REQUEST: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING FINAL
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A VEHICLE CARRIER FACILITY ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2395 ALI-BABA AVENUE IDENTIFIED BY
FOLIO 08-2122-002-0580, IN THE 1-2 ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Report
I. Site Background
• According to Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser's website, the subject Property's legal description is as
follow:
22 52 41
OPA LOCKA CENTER PB 45-71
LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 313
LOT SIZE 15929 SQUARE FEET
OR 14741-2270 1090 1
• The subject property is currently own by VELOCITY CAR CARRIERS LLC. according to the Miami -Dade
County Property appraiser's website. The subject Property is currently an open lot parcel (Folio #08-2122-002-
0580), zoning for this parcel is 1-2.
• The site is located at 2395 Ali -Baba Avenue. The site is only accessible via Ali Baba Avenue. Currently the
site is zoned as I-2 which allow for the operation of a Truck Parking Facility. Section 22-81 of the Code
specifically includes, "tractor Trailer Truck and/or Major Vehicle (10,000 lbs. or greater)" with a built
structure. . The applicant is proposing to pursue a Variance in order to accommodate the request (see Existing
Condition Section).
WEST
ALI-BABA AVENUE
EAST
Figure 1: Google Street View, dated:
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11. Project Details
• Applicant's intent
The Applicant intends to operate a Vehicle Carrier Facility on the Property, which is a car
transportation business that requires the use and storage of truck on the Property. The Applicant intends to
develop the Property with a surface parking area for up to seven (7) trucks and a small office of
approximately four hundred and twenty square feet (420'2).
The proposed plan meets certain applicable zoning criteria except for lot size where the Property
falls short of the minimum 20,000 square foot requirement. The Property abuts NW 24th Court, which is a
dead-end street that runs along the entire length of the Property. The plan includes a five foot (5') wide
landscape buffer with a hedge and shade trees that will run north to south along the property's east boundary
abutting NW 24th Court. This buffer will improve the visual appearance of the corner and will shield the
parked vehicles from view from the adjacent rights -of- way.
Applicant
Folio Number (s)
Address Location
Building (s) Footprint
Floor Area
Zoning
Zoning Code Consistency
Existing Land Use
Future Land Use
Designation
Comprehensive Plan
Consistency
Applicable LDR Sections
SET BACKS/ YARD
Front (South)
Rear (North)
Side (East)
Side (West)
Corner Lots/ Other
Lot Covera • e
Lot Density
Lot Size
VELOCITY CAR CARRIERS LLC
Opa-Iocka: 08-2122-002-0580
2395 Ali -Baba Avenue
Total Site Area —14,560 SF
New Building — 420 SF
Total 14,560 SF
1-2 — Industrial Planned
The proposed use for a Vehicle Carrier Facility is consistent with the 1-2 Zoning Code.
Truck Parking Facility / 1-2
N/A
The proposed use for a Vehicle Carrier Facility is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan with the requested property being 1-2, however the lot
size is at the required minimum square footage. Applicant will be seeking a
variance for the property.
Ordinance no. 15-31, Article 111 Sec; 22-55; Article V Sec. 22-58, 22-81, Ord. no. 14-16
REQUIRED
15 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
15 Feet
N/A
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
15 Feet
101-6" Feet
50-4" Feet
29 Feet
N/A
0.34%
N/A
20,000 SF (0.46 Acres) 14,656 SF (0.34 Acres)
COMPLIANCE
YES
YES
YES
YES
N/A
YES
N/A
NO
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Lot Width'r
Building Height
Structure Length
Other Vehicular Use Area
Landscaping
Parking Details,
Landscape/ Pervious Lot
Coverage
Local Government Action
Required
N/A
3 Stories or 45 Feet whichever
less
NIA
Office Building:
1 story/ 12' feet
N/A
NIA
10,992.4 SF
Office buildings: pursuant to the
Land development Regulation
Ordinance 86-8: Article 4, section
22-95. one (1) Parking per 2500
square feet of floor area plus 1 per
400 square feet of office
(minimum 3 spaces).
-7 spaces required
* Off. Bldg. = 3 spaces
Required
NIA
YES
N/A
4,832.28 sq. ft. YES
Office Bldg.
420 SF
Parking Lot:
14,656 SF
Total Space Provided:
8 Total Spaces
5 Truck Spaces
3 Regular Spaces
YES
20% minimum required pervious 0% provided NO
This request will be properly noticed pursuant to state law and city charter by the city
clerk's office.
- A copy of notice for advertisement titles were given to the Clerk's Office on
Monday, February 24th, 2020. To be advertise at least 10 days prior to this
Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020.
- City Commission Meeting: TBD
The City Commission must review this site plan and consider approvaUdisapproval
after it is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and any other applicable board
or agency.
I I I . Overall Analysis
Existing Conditions:
• The Subject Property is generally surrounded by industrial properties to the north, west and east with ingress and
egress to Ali Baba Avenue.
• Sidewalk alongside the south of the Property
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Table 2
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Location
North
South
East
West
Industrial
ROW
Industrial
Industrial
"7117-11r77 11771 111)
Industrial
1-2 (Industrial Planned)
ROW (Ali -Baba Ave) N/A
Industrial
Industrial
1-2 (Industrial Planned)
1-2 (Industrial Planned)
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Surrounding Zoning Designation Map
The Site is Highlighted in image
• General Character / Neighborhood Compatibility: The proposed development use will be in Harmony with
the general character of the surrounding neighborhood considering population density, design, scale, and bulk
of any proposed new structures, intensity and character of activity, traffic and parking conditions?
- Findings:
■ The propose development use `Velocity Car Carriers" is in harmony with the general characteristic of the
surrounding neighborhood: Industrial Uses
COMPLIES
• Tree Preservation: Compliance with Tree Preservation Ordinance required pursuant to City ORDINANCE
NO.10-03
Findings:
■ The Applicant is proposing to include landscaping at .47ac. (Please see attached Landscape
Plan for Trees detailed information).
COMPLIES
• Fence: All fences constructed on property perimeters shall be of a solid masonry construction or a decorative
masonry block to prevent the view of any stored article. Fences shall be constructed in a way so as not to
obstruct or impair the view of any vehicle driver's ability to see other vehicles or pedestrians within two
hundred (200) feet of any intersection within the district.
- Findings:
• The Applicant is required to have fencing as the property is in an industrial district pursuant to
the City Land development Regulation/Zoning Code 15-31, I-2 Industrial Planned District
(Section 22-95).
• Future Land Use: Industrial (Communications, water and sewer facilities, electrical as needed).
Findings:
■ According to the City of Opa-locka Comprehensive Plan; the proposed project shall be located
within the City's Industrial land use designation category location.
COMPLIES
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