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January 31, 2017 Page 8 7. The grant of the variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of these LDRs, is not incurious to the neighborhood, or otherwise detrimental to the public safety and welfare and will not substantially diminish or impair property values within the vicinity. All of the variances associated with the Proposed Project are in harmony with the City's Code and Comprehensive Plan. Approval of the variances will not be injurious or detrimental to the area or public welfare; and will not impair property values within the vicinity. Shoreline Requirements Because the Property has frontage along Biscayne Bay it is subject to the Shoreline Development review standards of Chapter 33D, Article Ill of the Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances. Although the Proposed Project falls short of the technical requirements of Chapter 33D, the Applicant is providing a public baywalk across the perimeter of the Property on the -- - northern and southern-portions-of-the Property-along Biscayne Bay. The baywalk-provides- . - - - significant connection to the water and connectivity between the baywalks along the northern and southern portions of the Property, for a meaningful pedestrian and public experience. The Biscayne Bay Shoreline Development Review Committee approved the Proposed Project on January 26, 2017. Request for 36 Months Approval Period As provided in the proposed estimated construction schedule, Applicant intends to obtain building permits for all phases of the Proposed Project within 24 months of site plan approval. However, given the nature of the phased project, and extent of work involved, any minor deviations (by even one month) would require more than 24 months to obtain building permits for the third phase. Although Applicant is hopeful to stay on schedule, any minor unforeseen circumstances would require Applicant to come back to the City Commission for an extension of time. Therefore, we respectfully request an approval of 36 months to obtain building permits from the date of this approval, to give Applicant sufficient time to commence and begin construction on all three phases of construction. • • {40589909;2}