PZ.2 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10544, AS AMENDED, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO §163.3187, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM “SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” TO "MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES" OF THE ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 770 NORTHWEST 41 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT “A”; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the property located at 770 Northwest 41 Avenue, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit “A,” (“Property”) has a current future land use designation of “Single-Family Residential” on the Future Land Use Map (“FLUM”) of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (“MCNP”); and WHEREAS, the City of Miami (“Applicant”) owns the Property and applied to amend the FLUM of the MCNP to change the future land use designation of the Property to “Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities”; and WHEREAS, the amendment of the 0.183‑acre Property would increase the allowable residential density from 9 dwelling units per acre to 150 dwelling units per acre and allow a broad range of major public, institutional, and civic uses, along with limited high‑density housing, consistent with the “Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities” designation; and WHEREAS, under the “Major Institution Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities” designation, nonresidential development may reach a maximum Floor Lot Ratio (“FLR”) of 6.0 times the net lot area of the property; and WHEREAS, the City acquired the Property to replace the existing adjacent 63‑year‑old Fire Station, which has reached the end of its service life; and WHEREAS, the Property site will be redeveloped into a new two‑story, 24,300 square foot fire station with expanded dormitories, a modern 4‑bay apparatus room, and adequate on‑site parking for all personnel; and WHEREAS, this upgraded facility will enhance the City’s Fire-Rescue Department’s operational capacity and improve fire, medical, hazardous materials, and disaster response services within its coverage area; and WHEREAS, the City’s Planning Department reviewed the request pursuant to the goals, objectives, and policies in the MCNP and the criteria in the Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended (“Miami 21 Code”) and recommends approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (“PZAB”), at its meeting on May 20, 2026, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-26-027 by a vote of seven to two (7-2), Item No. PZAB. 2, recommending approval of the small-scale land use designation change for the Property on the FLUM of the MCNP; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the goals, objectives, and policies of the MCNP,the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Commission, has considered the need and justification for the proposed change, including changing and changed conditions that make the passage of the proposed change necessary; and WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants to approve this amendment to the FLUM of the MCNP as set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1.The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section. Section 2.Ordinance No. 10544, as amended, the Future Land Use Map of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, pursuant to small scale amendment procedures subject to §163.3187, Florida Statutes, is amended by changing the Future Land Use designation of 0.183± acres of real property at 770 Northwest 41 Avenue, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit “A,” from “Single-Family Residential” to “Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities”. Section 3.It is found that this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan designation change involves a use of fifty (50) acres or fewer and: (a) Is necessary due to changed or changing conditions; (b) The proposed amendment does not involve a text change to goals, policies, or objectives of the City’s comprehensive plan, but proposes a land use change to the future land use map for a site-specific development. However, text changes that relate directly to, and are adopted simultaneously with the small-scale Future Land Use Map amendment shall be permissible; (c) Is one which is not located within an area of critical state concern as designated by §380.0552, Florida Statutes or by the Administration Commission pursuant to §380.05(1), Florida Statutes; (d) Density will be 150 dwelling units per acre, pursuant to the MCNP, and as modified by the land development regulations – and Intensity will be as established in Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code; and (e) The amendment complies with the applicable acreage and density limitations set forth in the Community Planning Act including, without limitation, §163.3187, Florida Statutes. Section 4.This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second reading and adoption thereof, pursuant and subject to Section 163.3187(5)(c), Florida Statutes.