BACKGROUND:
The Applicant, Cookies Florida, Inc. is requesting conditional use approval to operate a medical marijuana dispensary at 17150 Biscayne Boulevard. The Property is currently vacant, but in January 2021 it was granted Site Plan Approval for the construction of a commercial development consisting of two stand-alone buildings with associated parking. The Applicant is requesting conditional use approval to operate a medical marijuana dispensary at the northern building, as presented in the reference site plan.
THE SITE:
The site is currently vacant land bordered by the Florida East Coast Railway to the West, undevelopable property owned by Miami- Dade County to the South, Biscayne Boulevard to the East and NE 172nd Street to the North. In January 2021, Resolution No. R2021-12 was passed granting site plan approval for an approximately 8,500 square foot commercial development consisting of two (2) stand-alone buildings and 48 parking spaces. The site is within the B-2, General Business District.
The total site area is ±28,367 square feet or approximately 0.61 acres.
APPLICATION SUMMARY:
- Conditional Use Approval - PZB & City Commission Approval Required
City of North Miami Beach Strategic Plan Consistency:
- Revitalized Downtown and Major Corridors