HomeMy Public PortalAbout2024-13 Approving a variance request to waive the required two-foot setback for exterior walls or façades exceeding 35 feet in length on property located at 340 Harbor DriveRE S O L U T IO N N O . 2 0 2 4 -13
A RE S O L U T IO N O F T H E V IL L A G E C O UN C IL O F T H E
V IL L A G E O F K E Y B IS C A Y N E , F L O R ID A , A P P R O V IN G A
V A R IA N C E RE Q U E S T T O W A IV E T H E RE Q U IRE D
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P R O V ID IN G F O R RE C O RD IN G ; A N D P R O V ID IN G F O R
A N E F F E C T IV E D A T E.
W H E RE A S , the Coral Gables Trust Company (as trustee of the separate share under the Juan
Diego Calle Irrevocable Family Trust) ("Applicant") is the owner of 340 Harbor Drive, Key
Biscayne, Florida, as more fully described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
("Property); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-63 of the Village Code of Ordinances ("Village
Code"), the Applicant has submitted a Planning and Zoning Application seeking a regulatory
variance from the provisions of Section 30-100( c )(2)( d) of the Village Code to waive the required
two-foot setback for exterior walls or facades exceeding 35 feet in length for the walls on the north
and south sides of the proposed house on the Property ("Variance"); and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Variance request, Village Staff finds that the Variance
would be consistent with the variance criteria requirements outlined under Section 30-63(a) of the
Village Code and recommends approval of the Variance; and
WHEREAS, after proper public notice, the Village Council conducted a public hearing
and considered all testimony and other evidence presented and otherwise made part of the record
concerning the Variance.
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N O W , T H E RE F O RE , B E IT RE SO L V E D B Y T H E V IL L A G E C O U N C IL O F TH E
V IL L A G E O F K E Y B IS C A Y N E , F L O RI D A , A S FO L L O W S :
S ection 1. Recitals. Each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted, confirmed,
and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Findings. The Village Council finds that the Applicant has met the
requirements in Section 30-63 of the Village Code. Specifically, the Village Council finds that
the Variance will (a) result in conditions that will maintain and are consistent with the intent and
purpose of the Village Code, and protect and maintain the general welfare, stability, and
appearance of the community; and (b) will be compatible with the surrounding land uses and will
not be detrimental to the community.
Section 3. Approval of Variance. The Village Council, based upon competent
substantial evidence, hereby approves the Variance.
Section 4. Recording. This Resolution shall be recorded, prior to the issuance of a
building permit, by the Applicant at its expense in the public records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida. A copy of the proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Village Clerk prior to the
issuance of any building permits.
Section 5.
adoption.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of February , 2024.
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JOE I. RASCO, MAYOR
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ATTESTED AND RENDERED THJ~l\'IQIDA Y OF ~uA.('j024:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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WE ISS SER OTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P .L.
VILLAGE ATTORNE Y
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E xhibit "A "
LEG A L DE SC R IPTI ON
LO T 14, B L O C K 17, FO U R T H A D D IT IO N TO TR OPICA L ISL E HOM ES SU BD IV ISION ,
A C C O R D IN G TO TH E PL A T TH E R EO F, RECO R DED IN PLA T B O O K 53, PA G E 39, OF TH E
PU B LI C R E C O R D S O F M IA M IO D A D E C O UN T Y , FL OR ID A .