1680 Michigan Condominium Association, Inc., (Applicant) owns and manages the Condominiums located at 1680 Michigan Avenue.
The Applicant is proposing to improve the appearance of the façade of the Condominium and is requesting a revocable permit for the installation of a building address sign and forty four (44) illuminated channels, distributed in a contemporary pattern across the façade of the parking pedestal in an attempt to make the façade more visually attractive.
The proposed the channels will project approximately three (3) inches over the public right-of-way, starting at approximately 10 feet and extending 37 feet above grade.
Pursuant to Section 82-93(a) of the City Code, the City Commission desires to approve at 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.
The City Code provides the ability to obtain a revocable permit for encroachment into the public right-of-way.
The Applicant satisfies the revocable permit criteria stated in Section 82-94 of the City Code ad follows:
• The Applicant’s need is substantial.
The Applicant respectfully requests that a revocable permit be granted for the proposed address signage and decorative aluminum channels. The revocable permit will allow the Property to maintain its current function, and improve visibility and appearance.
• The Applicant holds title to an abutting property.
The Applicant owns the Property.
• The proposed improvements will comply with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, neighborhood plans and laws.
The proposed improvements will comply with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, neighborhood plans and laws.
• The grant of the application will have no adverse effect on governmental/utility easements and uses on the property.
The proposed improvements will be installed per applicable codes under a separate Building Department permit and does not obstruct the right-of-way.
The improvements will have no adverse effect on governmental/utility easements.
• 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 improvements will promote visibility and appearance of the building. The introduction of the improvements will increase the value of the Property, and in turn that of the neighborhood. Furthermore, it will be desirable to visitors by enhancing the façade.
• That granting the revocable permit requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied 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.
• 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 actuality it will improve the character of the Property and the surrounding area.