PPF 723 Lincoln Lane, LLC (Applicant) is the owner of the building, located at 723 Lincoln Lane North, and is requesting a revocable permit for the installation of: (1) a 15 square foot tenant sign on the west façade of the building, which sign is to extend approximately two (2) feet into the public right-of-way, Meridian Avenue; (2) a 48 square foot tenant sign on the west façade of the building, which sign is to extend approximately three (3) feet into the public right-of-way, Meridian Avenue; and (3) a pedestrian canopy on the south façade extending approximately eight feet eleven inches (8’11’’) over the public right-of-way, Lincoln Lane North.
The City’s Design Review Board (DRB) has approved the design for the both the signs and the canopy through final Order File No. 23076 approved on May 3, 2016.
PPF 723 Lincoln Lane, LLC (Applicant) is the owner of the building, located at 723 Lincoln Lane North, and is requesting a revocable permit for the installation of: (1) a 15 square foot tenant sign on the west façade of the building, which sign is to extend approximately two (2) feet into the public right-of-way, Meridian Avenue; (2) a 48 square foot tenant sign on the west façade of the building, which sign is to extend approximately three (3) feet into the public right-of-way, Meridian Avenue; and (3) a pedestrian canopy on the south façade extending approximately eight feet eleven inches (8’11’’) over the public right-of-way, Lincoln Lane North.
The City’s Design Review Board (DRB) has approved the design for the both the signs and the canopy through final Order File No. 23076 approved on May 3, 2016.
The Applicant is requesting to encroach into the public rights-of-way and has applied for a revocable permit to allow the first sign to be installed at an elevation of 15 feet above finished floor elevation; the second sign to be installed at an elevation of 48 feet above finish floor elevation; and for the canopy to travel along Lincoln Lane North for approximately 205 feet, at a width of 12 feet, and a clearance of approximately 15 feet above the sidewalk.
At its May 17, 2017 meeting, pursuant to Section 82-93(a) of the City Code, the City Commission approved the Resolution on First Reading, and schedule the public hearing to consider the request for a revocable permit and; additionally, in accordance with Section 82-93(b) of the City Code, to mail notice of the public hearing to owners of land lying within 375 feet of the existing permit area. At the public hearing, the revocable permit application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 82-94, of the City Code.
The City Code provides the ability to obtain a revocable permit for the encroachment of the historic canopy into the Meridian Avenue pedestrian right of way. The Applicants satisfy the revocable permit criteria stated in Section 82-94 of the City Code as follows:
(1) The Applicant’s need is substantial.
The Applicant respectfully requests the revocable permit in order to comply with the conditions of the DRB Order No. 23076. The revocable permit will allow the Property to maintain compliance with this development approval, make the building usable for retail tenant and desirable for visitors by shading the sidewalk and shielding it from rain.
(2) The Applicant holds title to an abutting property.
The Applicant owns the Property.
(3) The proposed improvements will comply with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, neighborhood plans and laws.
The proposed canopy will comply with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, neighborhood plans and laws.
(4) The grant of the application will have no adverse effect on governmental/utility easements and uses on the property.
The canopy will be installed at an appropriate height, 15 feet clearance, which permits free pedestrian passage below the canopy and does not obstruct the right-of-way. The canopy will have no adverse effect on governmental/utility easements on the property.
(5) That the grant of the revocable permit will enhance the neighborhood and/or community by such amenities as, for example, enhanced landscaping, improved drainage, improved lighting, and improved security.
The proposed canopy will promote pedestrianism in the area. The introduction of the canopy will increase the value of the Property, and in turn that of the neighborhood. Furthermore, it will be desirable to visitors by shading the sidewalk and shielding it from rain.
(6) That granting the revocable permit requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denies by this article to other owner of land, structures or buildings subject to similar conditions located in the same zoning district.
Granting the revocable permit will not confer any special privilege upon the Applicant. Any property owner within the City of Miami Beach can apply for a revocable permit, provided that the application meets the criteria stated in the Code does not interfere with the utilization of public property, and enhances the community.
(7) That granting the revocable permit will not devalue any of the adjacent properties and will not have a detrimental effect on the public welfare. In fact it will improve the historic character of the property and the surrounding area.
Granting the revocable permit will not devalue any of the adjacent properties and will not have a detrimental effect on the public welfare. In fact it will improve the historic character of the Property and the surrounding area.
The Applicant has agreed to provide the following pubic benefits to the City:
(a) The installation of Silva Cells in planters along Meridian Ave.
(b) Removal of the existing damaged Bulnesia located within a in tree planter on south side of property (Lincoln Ln.).
(c) The installation of two (2) new Florida Grade #1 Bulnesia, with an overall height at planting of 14’-16’, in a tree planter on south side of property (Lincoln Ln.).
(d) The installation of a new 5’x5’ planter on the SE corner of the applicant’s property (Euclid Ave. & Lincoln Ln.) by removing a portion of the existing right-of-way concrete sidewalk.
(e) Providing for irrigation, up lighting, and 70/30 planting soil in the new tree planters.
(f) Installing one (1) new Florida Grade #1 Bulnesia, with an overall height at planting of 14’-16’, in a new planter along the SE corner of applicant’s property.
(g) The installation of (XX) understory planting/shrubs such as Green Island Ficus.
(h) The installation of irrigation and an irrigation meter, utilizing applicant’s water line for the irrigation system.