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RESOLUTION NO. 21-9876
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
AND WELLSPRING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A
SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY LOCATED
AT 14703 NW 27TH AVENUE IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-
2122-025-0580 AND 08-2122-025-0590; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Wellspring Community Resources, Inc. ("Applicant")
intends to develop a new senior affordable housing facility in the heart of the City of Opa-
Locka, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Project will consist of the new construction of a six -story senior
apartment building located at 14703 NW 27 Ave, Opa-Locka, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the development will comprise of 110 one-bedroom/one-bathroom
and two -bedroom/ one -bathroom affordable senior housing units, totaling 66,116 square
feet, with a 0.8 surface parking ratio. No reduction in parking is being requested; and
WHEREAS, the facility is being constructed on a vacant 1.8 acre parcel, adjacent
to the demised Jackson North Maternity Ward, which is slated to be repurposed into a
community health and wellness center accessible to future residents. At completion, the
Wellspring development will feature an elderly affordable housing site, in addition to a
44,000 square feet of medical office space for seniors and low-income residents within the
Opa-Locka community; and
WHEREAS, Wellspring Community Resources, Inc. presented their formal
application request, all evidence, documents, and marked exhibits before the Planning &
Zoning Board on June 11th 2021 and the Planning & Zoning Board recommended
approval of the Development Agreement by a 5 to 0 vote, pursuant to the City Code of
Ordinance and the City Zoning Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to approve the Development Agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 21-9876
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 Development Agreement. The City Commission of the City of Opa-
Locka hereby approves / denies a request for the Development Agreement approval for
the construction and operation of a senior affordable housing facility located at 14703 NW
27th Avenue, identified by folios 08-2122-025-0580 and 08-2122-025-0590.
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 23rd day of June, 2021.
Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor
ATTEST:
a Flores, City Clerk
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Resolution No. 21-9876
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Burnadette Norris
City Attorney
IES f i
eeks, P.A.
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Taylor YES
Commissioner Burke YES
Commissioner Davis YES
Vice -Mayor Williams YES
Mayor Pigatt YES
Moved by: Commissioner Burke
Seconded by: Commissioner Taylor
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NEIGHBORS I
CRY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida will
hold public hearings at its Regular Commission Meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at
7:00 pm, at Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locks, Florida, to consider
the following items for final adoption:
SECOND READING/ PUBLIC HEARING:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CRY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT, ATTACHED
HERETO, WITH TEEN UP -WARD BOUND, INCORPORATED TO OCCUPY SPACE AT 2105
AU BABA AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; CONFLICTS OF LAW, SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading/public heating held on June 9, 2021).
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CRY COMMISSION OF THE CRY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
APPROVING THE FINAL SITE PLAN REQUEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF A SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 14703 NW 27TH AVENUE,
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-025-0580 AND 08-2122-025-0590; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CRY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF A SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 14703 NW 27TH AVENUE,
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-025-0580 AND 08-2122-025-0590; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CRY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
APPROVING THE FINAL SITE PLAN REQUEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A RESIDENTIAL MIXED -USE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2050 AU
BABA AVENUE, IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-003-2140, 08-2122-003-2150,
08-2122-003-2160; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A RESIDENTIAL MIXED -USE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2050 AU
BABA AVENUE, IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-003-2140, 08-2122-003-2150, AND
08-2122-003-2160; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Additional information on the above items may be obtained by contacting the Office of the City
Clerk by telephone 305-953-2800 or email jftores@opalockafLgov. To participate or provide
comments virtually, please register on the City of Opa-locka websfe at www.opalockafl.gov no
later than 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
All interested persons are encouraged to participate and will be heard with respect to the
public hearings.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk
at (305) 953-2800 for assistance not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired, you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TTY),
(800) 955-8770 (Voice), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (877) 955-8707 (Creole).
PURSUANT TO FS 286.0105: Anyone who desires to appeal any decision made by any
board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for that reason, may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal may be based.
Joanna Flores, CMC
City Clerk
City of ()pa-Iocke
SUNDAY DINE 1320
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23P0, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M., THE
CITY OF HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3P0 FLOOR, 501 PALM AVENUE.
THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
Rezoning properties 821 and 831 SE 8' Avenue from R-1 (One -Family District) to B-1
(Highly Restricted Retail District) and property located at 820 SE 8" Court from R-1
(One -Family District) to P (Parking). Variance permit to allow a mixed development with
100% of the units having an area of approximately 650 square feet, where only 10% of the
units may have an area of less than 850 square feet; allow interior south side setback of 0
feet and 5 feet, and 5 feet rear setback, where 15 feet setback is required on property lines
abutting low density residential; allow 40 parking spaces, where 70 are required and allow
15% pervious area, where 30% is required. Property located at 821 and 831 SE 8" Avenue
and 820 SE 8" Court, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One -Family District).
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a K-12" Charter School with a maximum capacity of
2,950 students. Property generally located at the southwest corner of East 32"a Street and
East 4" Avenue, Hialeah, zoned C-1 (Restricted Retail Commercial District).
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH,
FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 98 ENTITLED "ZONING", ARTICLE III. "PLANS AND
PLATS", DIVISION 3. SUBDIVISION PLATS; CREATING SECTION 98-350 UNITY OF
TITLE; COVENANT IN LIEU THEREOF FOR HPD HIALEAH PARK DISTRICT, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, BY ADDING AN EXCEPTION TO
THE SUBDIVISION OF PLAT REQUIREMENT FOR THE HPD HIALEAH PARK DISTRICT,
PROVIDED THAT ALL APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS WHERE MULTIPLE
BUILDINGS ARE PROPOSED FOR A SINGLE SITE OR PARCEL BE ACCOMPANIED BY
A UNITY OF TITLE OR DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; PROVIDING THAT
SUCH EXCEPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER
28 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH,
FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 98 ENTITLED "ZONING", ARTICLE III. "PLANS AND
PLATS", DIVISION 3. SUBDIVISION PLATS; SECTION 98-349 UNITY OF TITLE; COVENANT
IN LIEU THEREOF, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, BY
CLARIFYING THAT THE EXCEPTION TO THE SUBDIVISION OF PLAT REQUIREMENT FOR
THE BDH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, IS SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH
THE SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ALL RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT THIS MEETING WILL BE PRESENTED FOR HEARING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 13'", 2021.
Written objections must be tiled prior to hearing date with the Hialeah Planning Division,
501 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010. Oral objections will be heard at the hearing.
For additional information, please call (305) 883-8075.
HIALEAH PLANNING DIVISION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS
NEEDING, A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING
SHOULD CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION NO LATER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR
TO THE PROCEEDING. TELEPHONE (305) 683-8075 FOR ASSISTANCE; IF HEARING
IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS (800) 955-8771 (TDD)
OR (800) 955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE.
City of Opa-Locka
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Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
A SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 14703 NW 27TH AVENUE,
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-025-0580 AND 08-2122-025-0590; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Wellspring Apartments, LLC, owner of the subject property located at 14703 NW 27 Ave, Opa-Locka,
Florida, requests final site plan review and approval in order to allow the construction and operation of a
new senior apartment building at the subject property. The property is bounded by NW 27th Avenue to
the west, by NW 25th Court to the east, by an industrial warehouse to the north, and a medical facility to
the south. The entire property is fenced, with controlled access. The applicant wishes to construct a six -
story senior apartment building totaling 66,116 sf, with a 0.8 surface parking ratio; no reduction in parking
is being requested.
BACKGROUND
The residential development will be comprised of 110 one-bedroom/one- bathroom and two -bedroom/
one -bathroom affordable senior housing units. The development will include two elevators, a,
multipurpose room, and outdoor pavilion and picnic area. The scope of work includes, but is not limited
to, leasing and management office, impact resistant windows, Energy Star appliances, granite kitchen
countertops, water conserving plumbing fixtures, an emergency call system in each unit, programmable
thermostats, a laundry facility at each floor and access controlled secure entry into the building and
premises. Wellspring is being constructed on a vacant 1.8 -acre parcel, adjacent to the demised Jackson
North Maternity ward slated to be repurposed into a community health and wellness center accessible to
future residents. At completion, the Wellspring development site will feature an elderly affordable
housing development in addition to a 44,000 sf. of medical office space for seniors and low-income
residents in the Opa-locka community.
The proposed medical facility will include but is not limited to:
• Primary Care
• Specialty care to include Cardiology, Podiatry, Urology, and/or Radiology
• Urgent care services
• Rehabilitation Center
• Physical therapy services
• Optical services
• Dental services
• Weight loss services
• Community Barber Shop and Salon
Proposed Action:
Staff recommend approval of this Development Agreement. The City Commission shall use the
following criteria in making their decision regarding approval or disapproval of a site plan application
pending the following other approvals :
■ The development permitted by the application, i.f granted, conforms to the Comprehensive
Plan; is consistent with applicable area or neighborhood studies or plans, and would serve a
public benefit warranting the granting of the application at the time it is considered.
• The development permitted by the application, if granted, will have a favorable or
unfavorable impact on the economy of the City.
• The development permitted by the application, if granted, will efficiently use or not unduly
burden water, sewer, solid waste disposal, recreation, education or other necessary public
facilities which have been constructed or planned and budgeted for construction.
• The development permitted by the application, if granted, will efficiently use or not unduly
burden or affect public transportation facilities, including mass transit, roads, streets and
highways which have been constructed or planned and budgeted for construction, and if the
development is or will be accessible by public or private roads, streets or highways.
■ All signage shall comply with the City's Sign Code Ordinance no. 15-31 Article X;
• All landscaping and parking areas must be provided and maintained as shown in the Site
Plan;
• Adequate landscape buffer around parking area;
■ Maintain 100% the use, function, or any recommendation the Planning and Zoning Board
deem necessary to this site plan and or not limited to the provision of satisfying all other
city's land development code pertaining to the site, landscape and structures;
• All trash & garbage containers shall comply with the City dumpster enclosure requirements;
• Address obtaining Pedestrian Signalization for crossing 27th Avenue.
■ Address all Miami -Dade County's input/recommendations as appropriate.
Attachment:
DA Staff Report
Development Agreement
DA Resolution 5-11-21
Record and Return to:
(enclose self-addressed stamped envelope)
Robert Holland, Esq.
3250 NE 1' Ave Suite 334
Miami, FL 33137
This Instrument Prepared by:
Law Offices of Burnadette Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City of Opa-Locka
780 Fisherman Street
Opa-Locka, Florida 33054
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDING DATA
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AND
WELLSPRING APARTMENTS AND WELLSPRING SPRING APARTMENTS, LIP,
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this
day of , 2021 ("Execution Date") by and between Wellspring Apartments, LLC, (the
"Owner"), with the address of 11 Island Avenue, #1008, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and the City of Opa-
Locka, Florida, a municipal corporationand a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("City"), with
a mailing address of 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-Locka, Florida 33054.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Owner is the fee simple owner of approximately 1_9 acres of land located 14703
NW 27 Avenue, Opa-Locka, FL 33054, within the municipal boundaries of the City and identified by
Miami -Dade County Tax Folio Nos. (08-2122-025-0580 and 08-2122-025-0590) (the "Property"), the
legal description of which is attached hereto andmade a part hereof as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City's Commission adopted Resolution Number approving a
Master Site Plan lot the Proposed Development type which includes an approximately 66.116 square foot
office building, as well as approximately 91_surface parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, according to Sections 163.3220 through 163.3243, F.S., known as the Florida Local
Govemment Development Agreement Act, the Florida Legislature has determined that the lack of
certainty in the development process can result in a waste of economic and land development resources,
discourage sound capital improvement planning and financing, escalate the cost of housing and
development, and discourage commitment to comprehensive planning; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has declared that assurances to an Owner that it may proceed
in accordance with existing laws and policies, subject to the conditions of a development agreement,
strengthens the public planning process, encourages sound capital improvement planningand financing,
assists in assuring there are adequate capital facilities for the development, encourages private
participation in comprehensive planning, and reduces the economic costs of development; and
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WHEREAS, the Owner and the City desire to establish certain terms and conditions relating to
the proposed development of the Property and wish to establish identifiable parameters for future
development; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission pursuant to Resolution No. , adopted on
, 2021, authorizes the City Manager to execute this Agreement upon the terms and conditions
set forth by the City Commission and listed below, and the Owner have authorized the Owner/Manager
to execute this Agreement upon the terms and conditions set forth by the City Commission and as listed
below; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the conditions, covenants and mutual promises herein
set forth, the Owner and City agrees to as follows:
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein
by reference. All exhibits to this Agreement are hereby deemed apart hereof.
2. Consideration. The Parties hereby agree that the consideration and obligations recited and
provided for under this Agreement constitute substantial benefits to both parties andthus
adequate consideration for this Agreement.
3. Definitions.
(a) "Additional Term" means anyone or more additional term(s) approved by mutual
consent of the parties pursuant to a public hearing pursuant to Section 163.3225,
F.S.
(b) "Agreement" means this Chapter 163, F.S., Development Agreement between the
City and Owner.
(c) "City" means the City of Opa-Locka, a municipal corporation and a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, and all departments, agencies and
instrumentalities subject to the jurisdiction thereof.
(d) "Comprehensive Plan means the plan adopted by the City pursuant to Chapter 163,
F.S.
(e) "Owner" means the persons or entities undertaking the development of the
Property, defined in the preamble to this Agreement, Wellspring Apartments, with
the address of 11 Island Avenue, #1008, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and/or any of its
respective successors, assigns, or heirs thereof.
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(g)
(h)
"Development" means the carrying out of any building activity, the making of
any material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land, or the
dividing of land into three or more parcels and such other activities described in
Section 163.3221(4), F.S.
"Development Permit" includes any building permit, zoning or subdivision
approval, certification, special exception, variance, or any other official action of
local government having the effect of permitting the development of land.
"Effective Date" is the date this Agreement is recorded with the clerk of the Circuit
Court in and for Miami -Dade County,
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(1)
"Entire Term" is the total term of this Agreement, combining the Initial Term
(thirty (30) years) and the Additional Term, as defined herein.
"Execution Date" is the date that all parties have affixed their signatures to this
Agreement.
"Existing Zoning" means (a) all entitlements associated with the City's approval of
the Wellspring Apartments Site Plan, and (b) the provisions of the Charter,
Comprehensive Plan and Laws of the City of Opa-Locka, including the City of
Opa-Locka's Unified Land Development Regulation Code and the Ordinance, as
amended through the Effective Date.
"Final Site Plan" means the "Wellspring Apartments" Site Plan approved by the
City Commission via Resolution No. for a 110 -unit elderly
housing development.
(m) "Governing Body" means the City of Opa-Locka's City Commission.
(n) "Initial Term" is thirty (30) years commencing on the Effective Date.
(o) "Land" means the earth, water, and air, above, below, or on the surface and
Includes any improvements or structures customarily regarded as land, except as
provided herein.
(P)
(q)
"Land Development Regulations" means ordinances, rules and policies enacted or
customarily implemented by the City for the regulation of any aspect of
development and includes any local government zoning, rezoning, subdivision,
building construction, or sign regulation or any other regulations controlling the
development of or construction upon land in effect as of the Effective Date.
"Laws" means all ordinances, resolutions, regulations, comprehensive plans, Land
Development Regulations, and rules adopted by the City of Opa-Locka affecting
the development of land in effect as of the Effective Date, including Opa-Locka's
Land Development Regulation Code, the Ordinance Number 15-31.
(r) "Parties" means the City and the Owner.
(s) "Project" is the Wellspring Apartments at 14703 NW 27 Avenue, Opa-Locka,
FL 33054 as described in the plans prepared by MODIS Architects and dated
March 19, 2021, which proposes the development of an approximately 66,116
square foot building and parking spaces with related employee and guest parking.
(t) "Property" means the approximately 1.9 acres of land located on — vacant land,
within the municipal boundaries of the City and identified by Miami -Dade County
Tax Folio Nos. 08-2122-025-0580 and 08-2122-025-0590the legal description
of which isattached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A."
(u) "Public Facilities" means major capital improvements, including, but not limited
to transportation, transit, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water,
educational facilities, parks and recreational, and health systems and facilities for
which the City's Comprehensive Plan sets forth required levels of service.
(v)
"Resolution" means the resolution defined in the preamble to this Agreement, City
of Opa-Locka Resolution Numbers = and _- approving the Wellspring
Apartments at Wellspring Apartments Site Plan and the Wellspring Apartments
Development Agreement Project.
4. Intent. It is the intent of the Owner and the City that this Agreement shall be construed
and implemented as a development agreement among the parties pursuant to the Florida
Local Government Development Agreement Act, Section 163.3220 through 163.3243,
F.S., ("Act"), in compliance with Article V, Section 22-112 of the City of Opa-Locka's
Land Development Regulation Code, the Ordinance, and the Resolution.
5. Effective Date. Immediately upon approval by the City and execution by all parties, the
City shall record, with recording fees paid by the Owner, the Agreement with the clerk
of the Circuit Court for Miami -Dade County. This Agreement shall become binding on
the Effective Date. Notwithstanding the Effective Date provided herein and required by
Section 163.3239, P.S., the City and the Owner shall act in good faith to carry out the
intent of the Agreement upon the Execution Date.
6. Term of Agreement and Binding Effect. This Agreement shall run with the land, remain
in full force and effect, and be binding on all Parties (including the Owner) and all persons
claiming under it for an Initial Term of thirty (30) years from the Effective Date, and may
be extended for one or more Additional Term(s) thereafter by mutual consent of the
parties subject to two public hearings pursuant to Section 163.3225, F.S. Consent to any
extension of this Agreement requires approval of both parties to this Agreement. No
notice of termination shall be required by either party upon the expiration of this
Agreement and thereafter the parties hereto shall have no further obligations under this
Agreement. The obligations imposed pursuant to this Agreement upon the parties and
upon the Property shall run with and bind the Property as covenants running with the
Property, and this Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by and against the
parties hereto, their personal representatives, heirs,successors, grantees and/or assigns.
7. Termination. No notice of termination shall be required by either Party upon the
expiration of this agreement and thereafter the Parties hereto shall have no further
obligations under this agreement.
8. Expiration / Termination / Default. Upon the expiration of the Agreement, the City shall
have ability and the rights under its police power to adopt Zoning Regulations not
inconsistent with the rights granted hereunder. In the event of termination or default, no
further rights under this Agreement shall exist, whether brought under a claim of vested
right, equitable estoppel or otherwise.
9. Development Conditions. In accordance with Section 163.3227(c), F.S., the Owner
agrees as follows:
(a) All impacted Public Facilities shall be adequate to serve the Property at an
acceptable level of service prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
the Project, and shall be served by water and sanitary sewer main extensions as
required by the City in accordance with Miami -Dade County permitting
requirements.
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(b)
All Public Facility improvements required by the City, by Miami -Dade County,
Florida, or voluntarily proposed by the Owner to be installed by Owner shall be
constructed in accordance with applicable governmental regulations prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy of the Project.
(c) All signage shall comply with all city sign code ordinance requirements.
(d) Owner will abide by and not deviate from the terms of its graphic and verbal
representation submitted to the City Commission in order to receive approval of
the Wellspring Apartments Site Plan. Such items include, but are not specifically
limited to:
• Design of all physical structures, water bodies, private and public
improvements and
• The color and dimensional characteristics of all building materials.
• All landscaping, bay loading and parking spaces must be provided and
maintained as shown on the site plan.
(e) Owner guarantees to preserve and maintain all buildings and structures consistent
with the Wellspring Apartments Site Plan, or to cause any tenant of the Property
to do so,for the entire period in which the Owner owns the land or controls at
least 51% ownership of the Property, or controls a least 10% of any entity to
which this agreement has been assigned, sold or otherwise transferred. Any new
owner must abide by the terms of this agreement until April, 2049.
(� Owner shall submit annual reports and additional documentation to the City as
required by the Resolution to verify continuing compliance with the Resolution.
[NOTE: City to provide Owner with form of annual reports and any additional
documentation that will be required]
(g)
The Owner will not physically alter or substitute the design of structures,
materials and colors included in the Wellspring Apartments Site Plan except as
approved by the City in the City's sole discretion. In the event that building
materials or colors are no longer available, the burden shall be on the Owner to
prove that said materials or colors are in fact unavailable.
(h) Owner agrees that the City may enter onto the Property to confirm compliance
with the terms of this Agreement.
(i) Owner agrees to employ Opa-locka residents through the assistance of the Career
Source South Florida Office (or other similar organization as determinedby City)
and shall also encourage all contractors and all of their subcontractors to employ
Opa-Locka residents through the assistance of the Career Source South Florida
office in coordination with the City of Opa-Locka and in accordance with the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Opa- Locka and Career
Source. [NOTE: City to provide Owner with a copy of the referenced
Memorandum of Understanding and any additional documentation regarding
this requirement]
(j) Owner agrees:
(1) To host job fairs before and during the construction phase of this
development for construction jobs;
(2) To encourage any tenants of the Project to host job fairs after
construction for building (business) operation jobs;
(k) All trash and garbage containers shall comply with all city dumpster enclosure
requirements.
(1) The following timelines shall be complied with by Owner, Wellspring
Apartments, LLC. Said entity must work immediately to seek all applicable
permits immediately upon approval of this Agreement and shall:
•
Apply for building permits: within 6 months from the execution of the
Development Agreement. The City Manager may grant a single 6month
extension for good cause shown.
Must start construction: within 18 months following issuance of permits.
The City Manager may grant a single 12 month extension for good cause
shown.
Must complete project: within 24 months following issuance of permits.
The City Manager may grant a single 12 month extension for good cause
10. Development Permits. In accordance with Section 163.3227(I), F.S., the City needs to
approve the following additional development permits upon proper submission of all
requirements, and City review or inspections, in order for the Owner to develop the
Project:
(a) Site plan approvals;
(b) Modifications to existing approvals and permits, including the Wellspring
Apartments Site Plan.
(c) Water, sewer, paving and drainage permits;
(d) Building permits;
(e) Sign permits;
(f) Certificates of use and occupancy; and
(g)
(h)
(i)
Any other official action of the City and/or Miami -Dade County, Florida or other
applicable regulatory agencies having the effect of permitting the development of
land or providing permits required for the development of Property.
Any City liens, fees, code violations or unpaid assessments shall be satisfied prior
to the execution of this agreement for this property or any other property owned
by Wellspring Apartments, LLC.
All currently non -compliant physical structures or vehicles if applicable, shall
be removed prior to the execution of this agreement.
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11. Public Services and Facilities: Concurrency. In accordance with Section 163 3227(d),
F.S., the City and the Owner anticipate that the Property and the Project will be served by
those public services and facilities currently in existence as provided by the State of
Florida, Miami —Dade County, the City, and/or as contemplated in Wellspring
Apartments Site Plan. The Property and the Project will also be served by all public
facilities provided inthe City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically including but not limited
to, those public facilities described in the Comprehensive Plan's Capital Improvements
Element. For thepurposes of concurrency, the City hereby agrees to provide, reserve, and
allocate sufficient public facility capacity, including but not limited to water, sanitary
sewer, solid waste, drainage, fire and police to serve the development of the Project on
the Property for the period of this Agreement. The Owner shall be bound by the City
impactfees and assessments in existence as of the Effective Date of this Agreement.
Nothing inthis paragraph shall relieve the Owner of the requirement to pay impact fees
andassessments.
12. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan. In accordance with Section 163.3227(g), F.S.,the
City hereby finds and declares that the Owner's development of the Project on the
Property complies with the Laws, ordinances, regulations and policies of the City of Opa-
Locka, and is consistent with the City's Laws, Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations.
13. Reservation of Development Rights. Except as otherwise provided in the Act for the
Entire Term of this Agreement, the City hereby agrees that it shall permit the development
of the Project in accordance with the Laws of the City of Opa-Locka, including the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, as of the Effective Date of this
Agreement, subject to the conditions of this Agreement. Except asotherwise provided in
the Act, the City's Laws and policies governing the development of the Property as of the
Effective Date of this Agreement shall govem the developmentof the Property for the
Entire Term of this Agreement unless terminated. Development of the Property as
outlined herein shall not be subject to any future changes to the Laws of the City,
including the City's Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan designation
alter the Effective Date and during the Entire Term of this Agreement, except to the extent
that the Owners consent to such changes and except as otherwise provided in the Act. The
City may apply subsequently adopted laws or policies to the Property only as permitted
or required by the Act or as provided above or upon this agreement being terminated or
having expired
14. Zoning and Other Approvals. The Parties hereto recognize and agree that certain
provisions of this Agreement require the City and its boards, departments or agencies,
acting in their governmental capacity, to consider governmental actions, as set forth in
this Agreement. All such considerations and actions shall be undertaken in accordance
with established requirements of state statutes and municipal ordinances, in the exercise
of the City's jurisdiction under the police power. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to prohibit the City from duly acting under its police power to approve, approve
with conditions, or reject any public hearing application dealing with theProperty.
15. Necessity of Complying. with Local Regulations Relative to Development Permits. In
accordance with Section 163.3227(i), F.S., this Agreement is not and shall not be
construed as a development permit or authorization to commence Development. The
Owner and the City agree that the failure of this Agreement to address a particular
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permit, condition, fee, term or restriction in effect on the Effective Date of this Agreement
shall not relieve the Owner of the necessity of complying with any and all regulations
governing said permitting requirements, conditions, fees, terms or restrictions as long as
compliance with said regulation and requirements do not require the Owner to develop
the Property in a manner that is inconsistent with the Laws of the City of Opa-Locka in
existence as of the Effective Date.
16. Good Faith: Further Assurances. The parties to this Agreement have negotiated in good
faith. It is the intent and agreement of the parties that they shall cooperate with each other
in good faith to effectuate the purposes and intent of and to satisfy their obligations under
this Agreement in order to secure to themselves the mutual benefits created under this
Agreement. In that regard, the parties shall execute such further documents as may be
reasonably necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Agreement, provided that the
foregoing shall in no way be deemed to inhibit, restrict, orrequire the exercise of the City's
police power or actions of the City when acting in a quasi—judicial capacity.
17. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered by hand, sent by a recognized
courier (such as Federal Express) or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, in a postage prepaid envelope and addressed as follows:
If to the City at:
With a copy to:
If to the Owner at:
City Manager
City of Opa-Locka
780 Fisherman Street
Opa-Locka, Florida 33054
Law Offices of Burnadette Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
City of Opa-Locka
780 Fisherman Street
Opa-Locka, Florida 33054
And
401 North Avenue of the Arts
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Wellspring
Apartments, LLC 11
Island Avenue, #1008
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Governing Laws, Construction and Litigation. This Agreement shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The Owner and the City
agree that Miami -Dade County, Florida is the appropriate venue in connection with any
litigation between the parties with respect to this Agreement. All of the partiesto this
Agreement have participated fully in the negotiation and preparation hereof; and
accordingly, this Agreement shall not be more strictly construed against any of the
parties hereto. In construing this Agreement, captions, and section and paragraph
headings shall be disregarded. All of the exhibits referenced in this Agreement are
incorporated in, and made a part of, this Agreement. In the event of any litigation
between the parties under this Agreement for a breach thereof, the prevailing party shall
be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs at all trial and appellate levels.
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Pursuant to Section 163.3241, F.S., if state or federal laws are enacted after the execution
of this Agreement that are applicable to and preclude the parties' compliance with the
terms of this Agreement, such Agreement shall be modified or revoked as is necessary to
comply with the relevant state or federal laws.
18. Severability. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement is determined by
an appropriate judicial authority to be illegal or otherwise invalid, such provision shall be
given its nearest legal meaning or construed as deleted as such authority determines, and
the remainder of this Agreement shall be construed to be in full force and effect.
19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement and understanding
between the parties hereto relating in any way to the subject matter contained herein and
merges all prior discussions between the Owner and the City. Neither party shall be bound
by any agreement, condition, warranty or representation other than as expressly stated in
this Agreement and this Agreement may not be amended or modified except by written
instrument signed by both parties hereto and in accordance with Section 163.3225, F.S.
20. Indemnification. The Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and
appointed officials, employees, agents and assigns from and against any claims or
litigation arising under this Agreement instituted by third parties to the extent arising as
a result of the activities of Owner at the Property or in connection with the construction
of the Project.
21. Periodic Review of Agreement. Pursuant to Section 163.3235, F.S., the City shall review
the Property subject to this Agreement at least once every 12 months to determine ifthere
has been demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms of this Agreement. If the
City finds, on the basis of substantial competent evidence, that there has been a failure to
comply with the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement may be revoked or modified
by the City.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above
written.
CITY
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA FLORIDA
ATTEST: By:
City Manager
Dated: day of , 2021
Approved for form and legal sufficiency:
City Attorney:
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OWNER
Wellspring Apartments, LLC
WITNESS:
By:
Name:
Title:
Print Name
Signature
Print Name
By:
Name:
Title:
Print Name
Signature
Print Name
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FXHTBIT A- PROPERTY (LEGAL DESCRIPTION)
PLANNING
&ZONING
ADVISORY
BOARD
May 11th
2021
WELLSPRING APARTMENTS, LLC: Development
Agreement Review
APPLICANT'S REQUEST: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNNG AND ZONING APPEALS
BOARD OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA RECOMMENDING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SENIOR AFFORABLE
HOUSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 14703 NW 27TH AVE
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIOS 08-2122-025-0580 AND 08-2122-025-
0590; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Report
City of Opa-locka 1 Planning and Community Development Department
I. Site Background
• According to Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser's website, the subject Property's legal description is as follow:
22 52 41
OPALOCKA INDUSTRIAL PK 77-73
LOT 10 BLK 7
LOT SIZE 43000 SQ FT
OR 12594-2522 0885 5
• The subject property is currently own by Wellspring Apartments, LLC. according to the Miami -Dade County
Property appraiser's website. The subject Property is currently a Vacant lot and the current zoning on both
parcels (Folio #08-2122-025-0580 and 08-2122-025-0590), is B-1.
• The site is located along NW 27th Avenue. The site is only accessible via NW 27th Avenue at its eastern edge
providing for ingress and egress. Currently the site is zoned as B-1 also within the Corridor Mixed Use Overlay
which allows for the operation of a Senior Housing Facility. (see Existing Condition Section).
NW 27th Avenue
NORTH
Figure 1: Google Street View, dated:
SOUTH
City of Opa-locka 1 Planning and Community Development Department
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11. Project Details
• Applicant's intent
Wellspring Apartments, LLC, owner of the subject property located at 14703 NW 27 Ave, Opa-Locka,
Florida, requests final site plan review and approval in order to allow the construction and operation of a new
senior apartment building at the subject property. The property is bounded by NW 27th Avenue to the west, by
NW 25th Court to the east, by an industrial warehouse to the north, and a medical facility to the south. The
entire property is fenced, with controlled access. The applicant wishes to construct a six -story senior apartment
building totaling 66,116 sf, with a 0.8 surface parking ratio; no reduction in parking is being requested.
The residential development will be comprised of 110 one-bedroom/one- bathroom and two -bedroom/
one -bathroom affordable senior housing units. The development will include two elevators, a, multipurpose
room, and outdoor pavilion and picnic area. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, leasing and
management office, impact resistant windows, Energy Star appliances, granite kitchen countertops, water
conserving plumbing fixtures, an emergency call system in each unit, programmable thermostats, a laundry
facility at each floor and access controlled secure entry into the building and premises. Wellspring is being
constructed on a vacant 1.8 -acre parcel, adjacent to the demised Jackson North Maternity ward slated to be
repurposed into a community health and wellness center accessible to future residents. At completion, the
Wellspring development site will feature an elderly affordable housing development in addition to a 44,000 sf.
of medical office space for seniors and low-income residents in the Opa-locka community.
The proposed medical facility will include but is not limited to:
• Primary Care
• Specialty care to include Cardiology, Podiatry, Urology, and/or Radiology
• Urgent care services
• Rehabilitation Center
• Physical therapy services
• Optical services
• Dental services
• Weight loss services
• Community Barber Shop and Salon
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Wellspring Apartments, LLC
Applica
Folio Number (`
Address Locatio
Building (s) Footprint
Floor Are
Zoning
Zoning Code Consistence'
Existing Land Us,
Future Land Us
Designatia
Comprehensive Pla"'
Consistency
Applicable LDR Sections
SETBACKS/YARD
Front (West -NW 27th Ave)
Front (East -NW 25th CT)
Side (North
Side (Wes'
Corner Lots/ Oth
Lot Coverag
Lot Densi
Lot Size,
Lot Widt
Building Height,
Structure Lengt
Other Vehicular Use Are
Landsca ' in
Opa-locka: 08-2122-025-0580, 08-2122-025-0590
14703 NW 27 Ave, Opa-Locka, Florida
Gross Area - 73,225 SF
Net Area - 68,270 SF
Total 66,116 SF
B-2 - Commercial Liberal
The proposed use for Senior Apartments is consistent with the B-2 Zoning Code.
B-2 / Corridor Mixed Use Overlay
B-2 / Corridor Mixed Use Overlay
The proposed use for Senior Apartments is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan with the requested property being B-2.
Ordinance no. 15-31, Article III Sec; 22-55; Article V Sec. 22-90, 22-112, Article V
Sec. 22-155, Ord. no. 14-16
REQUIRED
15 Feet
15 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet
N/A
87% - 59,395 sf
N/A
5,000 SF (0.22 Acres)
WA
B-2 - 4 stories or 55 feet,
whichever is Tess
CMU Overlay - Mixed -use
buildings in the MXUOD may be
built to a maximum height of six
(6) stories, except to allow for
architectural features, parapet,
elevator overrides, machine
room, etc. with the approval of
FAA. All other buildings shall be
limited to a maximum of four (4)
stories in height, except to allow
for architectural features.
N/A
3,414 SF
PROPOSED
15 Feet
15 Feet
10'-r
75'-2"
N/A
22% -14,737 sf
N/A
COMPLIANCE
YES
YES
YES
YES
WA
YES
N/A
73,225 SF (1681 Acres) YES
WA
N/A
Apartment Building: YES
6 Stories
N/A
Tot Open Space: 18,959
sf
WA
YES
City of Opa-locka 1 Planning and Community Development Department
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Landscape/ Pervious
Coverag,
Notification Require
Local Government Action
Required
III. Overall Analysis
Existing Conditions:
Apartment buildings: pursuant
to the Land development
Regulation Ordinance 86-8:
Article 4, section 22-155.0.8
Parking per unit
Number of Apartment
Units:
110 Units
Total Space Provided:
88 Total Spaces
YES
5% minimum required pervious 28% provided
YES
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 titres were given to the Clerk's Office on
Monday, April 12th, 2021. To be advertise at least 10 days prior to this
Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, May 11 th, 2020.
- City Commission Meeting: TBD
The City Commission must review this site plan and consider approval/disapproval
after it is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and any other applicable board
or agency.
The proposed facility requests final site plan review in order to construct and operate Senior Apartments at the
subject property.
• The Subject Property is generally surrounded by 1-2 properties to the north and east and B-2 to the south.
• The Subject Property is currently vacant lots.
• The property is within both the CRA Boundaries and the Corridor Mixed Use overlay.
City of Opa-locka. 1 Planning and Community Development Department
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Enlarged Aerial View of 14703 NW 27 Ave
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Table 2
Location
North
South
East
West
Industrial
Industrial
1-2 (Liberal Industrial)
B-1 (Liberal Industrial)
1-2 (Lib. Industrial)
ROW
Commercial Commercial (Medical)
Industrial Industrial
ROW NW 27th Avenue
City of Opa-locka 1 Planning and Community Development Department
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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 `Senior Apartments" 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 .44ac. (Please see attached Landscape
Plan for Trees detailed information).
COMPLIES
• Fence: All fences constructed on property perimeters shall be of a decorative masonry block to prevent the view
of any back of house operations. 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 on a commercial corridor pursuant
to the City Land development Regulation/Zoning Code 15-31, B-2 Industrial District (Section
22-90).
• Future Land Use: Commecial/Corridor Mixed Use Overlay
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• According to the City of Opa-locka Comprehensive Plan; the proposed project shall be located
within the City's Commercial land use designation category location.
COMPLIES
• B-2 (Commercial Liberal) Permitted Uses: Project Specific: Senior Apartments
- Findings:
■ According to the City's Land Development Regulation/ Zoning Code B-2 (Commercial
Liberal) as well as the Corridor Mixed Use overlay allows for Senior Apartments.
COMPLIES
• Community Comments/Petitions: The Applicant verbally informed the Planning and Community
Development Department that petitions were submitted to the surrounding businesses for signatures, comments
or possible opposition.
- Findings: The Planning and community Development Department has not yet received any signed
petitions submitted to the Neighboring Businesses as indicated by the Applicant.
IV. Project Need Assessment / other Required Approvals
1. Site Plan
• Application submitted for Planning Council Meeting (this meeting) Tuesday, May 11`s
2021.
2. Development Agreement
• Application submitted for Planning Council Meeting (this meeting) Tuesday, May 11`h
2021.
V Development Review Committee (DRC): Meeting Review Comments
1. Capital Improvement Project (CIP):
• No issues reported for the proposed Site Plan
2. Building:
• N/A
3. Police:
• N/A
4. Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA):
• N/A
5. City Manager's Office (CMO):
• N/A
6. Code Enforcement:
• N/A
7. City Attorney's Office:
• Development Agreement under review
8. Public works:
• N/A
s. Inter -jurisdictional Review:
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• N/A
VI. Staff Recommendation:
- Staff recommend approval of this Site Plan pending the following other approvals:
• A Development Agreement must be submitted along with this Senior Apartment Site Plan
pursuant to the city Land Development Regulation/ Zoning Code Ordinance no. 15-31: Article
V Section 22-112 and F.S. Section 163.3220-163.3243;
All signage shall comply with the City's Sign Code Ordinance no. 15-31 Article X;
All landscaping and parking areas must be provided and maintained as shown in the Senior
Apartment Site Plan;
• Trees to be planted 25' avg. oc.;
• Adequate landscape buffer around parking area;
• Compliance with resolution 5058, fare share agreement;
• Extend employment opportunity to City residents through the City's Human Resource dept.
and the Opa-locka workforce;
• Maintain 100% the use, function, or any recommendation the Planning and Zoning Board
deem necessary to this Senior Apartment site plan and or not limited to the provision of
satisfying all other city's land development code pertaining to the site, landscape and
structures;
• All trash & garbage containers shall comply with the City dumpster enclosure requirements;
• The Development Agreement (D.A.) shall specifically address the daily operation, business,
behaviors and any other requirements set forth by the City's Land Development Code,
Planning and Zoning Board and the City Commissioner for this proposed Senior Apartment
site plan;
• Address all Miami -Dade County's input/recommendations as appropriate
VII. Attachments:
• Letter of Intent
• Site Plan
• Development Agreement
Planning and Community Development Department
Approved by
Project Planner
NaimeasiTide
Corion J. DeLaine, City Planner
Gerald J. Lee, Zoning Official
Gregory D. Gay, Director
Planning and Community Development
Staff Report Updated After the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on May 11th
2020. Reflected Actions:
Planning and Zoning Board Decision: (PLEASE SEE MEETING MINUTES FOR DETAIL DISCUSSIONS)
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, RELATING TO
THE APPLICATION OF: Senior Apartments
FOR: SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE THE FOLLOWING:
To construct a six -story senior apartment building totaling 66,116 sf, with a 0.8 surface parking ratio; no reduction
in parking is being requested.
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WHEREAS, applicant has appeared before this Board for the request in the application, and all evidence,
documents and exhibits have been received and marked pursuant to the Code of Ordinance of the City of Opa-
locka.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1) That the request in the application by the applicant be and the same is hereby
a. APPROVED
b. DENTED
c.
DATE: 5-11-2021
NOT DETERMINE ❑ until additional consideration at the regular meeting to be held on / _ /
2) That the following special condition be and they are hereby imposed, conditioning the determination
aforementioned:
a.
b.
*** The Planning and Zoning Board Approval of this request was approved by a - vote***
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the resolution containing the determination of this Board is a true and correct copy as
is reflected upon the public records of the City of Opa-locka this day of
Chairperson or Designee
The Following changes/recommendations are updates based on the Planning and Zoning Board
Meeting discussions in regards to the proposed Senior Apartments.
City of Opa-locka 1 Planning and Community Development Department
City of Opa-locka 1 Planning and Community Development Department