2009-27093 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27093
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS FOR AN ADDITION TO A TEMPORARY PARKING
LOT IN COLLINS PARK TO TEMPORARILY REPLACE LOST
PARKING WHILE THE EAST PARKING LOT, LOCATED ON COLLINS
AVENUE BETWEEN 21ST AND 22ND STREETS, IS RENOVATED,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 142-425(d) OF THE CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, the Collins Park Improvements project, which includes a complete
renovation of Collins Park, adjacent streets, and the East Parking Lot, located on Collins
Avenue between 21St and 22"d Streets, is under construction; and
WHEREAS, due to the different aspects of the project, the Capital Improvement Projects
Office (CIP) has developed a phasing schedule for the project with the contractor that takes into
consideration the Art Basel event; and
WHEREAS, the prospect a temporary reduction in public parking was anticipated by
staff during the pre-construction coordination efforts and meetings with stakeholders and
surrounding property owners were held and efforts were made to mitigate the impact from the
temporary loss of parking by providing temporary parking within Collins Park and in front of the
Bass Museum; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2008, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2008-
26841 waiving development regulations and authorizing the construction of a temporary parking
lot within Collins Park and in front of the Bass Museum; and
WHEREAS, new complaints about the lack of public parking were raised during the May
13, 2009 City Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, there was discussion at the May 13, 2009 City Commission meeting about
providing additional parking in the temporary parking lot within Collins Park; and
WHEREAS, the Collins Park property is zoned GU, Government Use and Section 142-
422 of the City of Miami Beach Code lists parking lots as one of the main permitted uses and
Section 130-70, "Temporary parking lot standards," states that temporary parking lots may be
operated in the GU government use district; and
WHEREAS, Section 130-70(2), of the City Code requires that a temporary parking lot
include no less than one inch of asphalt over afour-inch limerock base; and
WHEREAS, Section 130-70(8), "Landscaping Requirements" of the Code requires a
landscape plan that, at minimum, indicates a five foot wide landscaped area bordering the
surface area along a property line, street, alley or sidewalk; one canopy tree every 20 feet of
frontage; a hedge that is at least 36 inches in height at the time of planting; and an in-ground
irrigation system that covers 100 percent of the landscaped areas; and
WHEREAS, Section 142-425 (a), "Development regulations," state that for the GU,
government use district, the regulations shall be the average of the requirements contained in
the surrounding zoning districts. The surrounding zoning district is CD-2 commercial, medium
intensity and Section 142-307, "Setback requirements," requires afive-foot side yard setback for
a surface parking lot; and
WHEREAS, this temporary parking lot accommodates a total of one hundred ten (110)
parking spaces, of which one hundred five (105) are regular spaces and five (5) are handicap
parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, CIP has prepared a plan to expand the existing temporary parking lot that
provides approximately eighty five (85) additional parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the temporary parking would then be removed after the East Parking Lot is
completed, and ahead of the construction of the Collins Park improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that construction of the East Parking Lot should be complete
in September 2009; and
WHEREAS, should the Commission desire to construct a parking facility, for the very
limited time contemplated, and should there be a desire to save funds by not constructing the
parking lot to the temporary parking lot standards, certain waivers from the City Code will be
required; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 142-145 (d), following a public hearing, the
development regulations required by the City Code, except for the historic preservation and
design review processes, may be waived by afive-sevenths vote of the City Commission for
developments pertaining to governmental owned buildings, uses and sites which are wholly
used by, open and accessible to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the waivers would be for provisions found in the previously-cited
Section130-70(2), Section 130-70(8), and Section 142-307; and
WHEREAS, should the decision to construct the temporary parking lot with the
recommended waivers be made, then the proposed project would be submitted to regulatory
staff for their review and approval that would lead to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
project; and
WHEREAS, under this scenario, then the projected scope of work would include
removal of existing sod material, the placement, grading, and compaction of a four-inch (4")
layer of crushed rock, parking striping and symbols, and removal of the temporary parking lot
upon completion of the East Parking Lot renovations; and
WHEREAS, a proposal for the above option has been secured from Metro Express, the
Collins Park project contractor, in the negotiated amount of $50,000 from previously
appropriated City Center RDA Fund 365.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby adopt a resolution for the purpose of waiving the development regulations
as specified above in sections 130-70(2), 130-70(8), and 142-307, for an addition to a
temporary parking lot in Collins Park to temporarily replace lost parking while the East lot is
being renovated, pursuant to Section 142-425(d) of the City Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June , 2009.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Cnndpnsed Title
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, waiving the development
regulations for an addition to a temporary parking lot in Collins Park to temporarily replace lost parking while the
East Lot is renovated, pursuant to section 142-425(d) of the City Code.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure well designed quality capital projects.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Available parking is ranked #5 by residents as one of
the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place to live, work, play or visit; 77% of residents rated availability
of parking across Miami Beach as too little or much too little.
Issue:
Should the Ci Commission ado t the Resolution?
Item summa /Kecommenaat~on:
PUBLIC HEARING
The Collins Park Improvements project includes a complete renovation of Collins Park, adjacent streets, and the
East Parking Lot, which is located just east of Collins Park. This work is divided into two phases. Phase One of the
project is the reconstruction and improvement of the East Parking Lot and the Rotunda within Collins Park. Phase
Two will be the renovation and improvements of Collins Park proper and the surrounding streets to match the
improvements previously completed for the Regional Library, the Miami City Ballet, and the Bass Museum. As part
of Phase Two, the temporary parking lot will be demolished.
On September 10, 2008, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2008-26841 waiving development
regulations and authorizing the construction of a temporary parking lot within Collins Park and in front of the
Bass Museum. The temporary parking lot has approximately one hundred ten (110) parking spaces.
Complaints about the lack of parking were raised during the May 13, 2009 City Commission meeting. Discussion
followed about expanding the temporary parking lot within Collins Park.
In order to construct a temporary parking lot for the limited time contemplated and to save funds by not constructing
the parking lot to the temporary parking lot standards, certain waivers from the City Code will be required. Pursuant
to Section 142-145 (d), following a public hearing, the development regulations required by the City Code, except for
the historic preservation and design review processes, may be waived by afive-sevenths vote of the City
Commission for developments pertaining to governmental owned buildings, uses, and sites which are wholly used
by, open and accessible to the general public.
The projected scope of work with the recommended waivers includes the following:
• Removal of 4" bottom layer and sod,
• The placement, compaction, and grading of a four inch (4") layer of crushed rock,
• Application of parking striping and symbols to accommodate the approximate 85 additional parking spaces,
and
• Removal of the temporary parking lot upon completion of the East Parking Lot renovation.
A proposal for the above option, which essentially waives the requirements for asphalt, lighting and
landscaping, has been secured from the Collins Park project contractor in the negotiated amount of $50,000.
Funding is available from previously appropriated funds in City Center RDA Fund 365, for Construction, in
Account number 365-2398-067357. This amount should be recovered through parking revenue at the lot.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Fu s• 1 $50,000 365-2398-067357 City Center RDA (Construction)
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O P Total $50,000
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~„~~
DATE: June 3, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS FOR AN ADDITION TO A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT IN
COLLINS PARK TO TEMPORARILY REPLACE LOST PARKING WHILE
THE EAST PARKING LOT, LOCATED ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN
21ST AND 22ND STREETS, IS RENOVATED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 142-
425(d) OF THE CITY CODE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding of $50,000 for the cost of constructing an addition to the temporary parking lot is
available from previously appropriated funds in City Center RDA Fund 365, for construction,
in account number 365-2398-067357. It is anticipated that these costs will be recovered
through the collection of the City's standard parking rates at the lot.
ANALYSIS
The Collins Park Project includes a complete renovation of Collins Park, adjacent streets,
and the East Parking Lot which is located just east of Collins Park. This work is divided into
two phases. Phase One of the project is the reconstruction and improvement of the East
Parking Lot and the Rotunda within Collins Park. Phase Two will be the renovation and
improvements of Collins Park proper and the surrounding streets to match the improvements
previously completed for the Regional Library, the Miami City Ballet, and the Bass Museum.
As part of Phase Two, the temporary parking lot will be demolished.
The Capital Improvement Projects Office (CIP) developed this phasing plan to
accommodate the return of Art Basel and the ArtPositions placements in the vicinity of the
East Parking lot. It is anticipated that this phase of the construction will be complete in
September 2009 before Art Basel. Phase Two is scheduled to begin upon the end of Art
Basel so that there is no construction during the events.
A temporary reduction in public parking during Phase One was anticipated by staff during
the pre-construction coordination efforts. Staff met with area stakeholders to facilitate an
understanding of the Collins Park Project construction impacts and to make some
City Commission Memorandum
June 3, 2009
Collins Park -Addition to the Temporary Parking Lot
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arrangements to accommodate the businesses in the area. The major stakeholders such as
the W Hotel, the Days Inn, the Regional Library, the Bass Museum, and the Miami City Ballet
agreed that the arrangements made were satisfactory and that the scheduling of the parking
lot improvements was acceptable. The W Hotel also made independent arrangements by
leasing a private lot at Alton Road and 7~' Street.
However, objections to the temporary loss of public parking were raised during the July 2,
2008 Project Pre-construction Public Meeting by area residents, some property and hotel
owners, the Art Basel representative, and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association. In
response, on September 10, 2008, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2008-26841
waiving development regulations and authorizing the construction of a temporary parking lot
within Collins Park and in front of the Bass Museum.
The temporary parking lot accommodates approximately one hundred ten (110) parking
spaces; of which approximately one hundred five (105) are regular spaces and five (5) are
handicapped parking spaces that comply with ADA standards.
Since construction of the temporary parking lot construction has commenced on the Collins
Park Project and the East Parking lot was closed on May 4, 2009.
New complaints about the lack of parking were raised during the May 13, 2009 City
Commission meeting. There was discussion at this meeting about providing additional
parking in the temporary parking lot within Collins Park.
CIP has prepared a plan to expand the existing temporary parking lot that provides
approximately eighty five (85) additional parking spaces.
It should be noted that the Collins Park property is zoned GU, Government Use. Sec. 142-
422 of the City of Miami Beach Code lists parking lots as one of the main permitted uses.
Additionally, Section 130-70, "Temporary parking lot standards", states that temporary
parking lots may be operated in the GU government use district. Section 130-70(2) of the
City Code requires that a temporary parking lot include no less than one inch of asphalt over
a four-inch limerock base. Section 130-70(8) "Landscaping Requirements" of the Code
requires a landscape plan that, at minimum, indicates a five foot wide landscaped area
bordering the surface area along a property line, street, alley or sidewalk; one canopy tree
every 20 feet of frontage; a hedge that is at least 36 inches in height at the time of planting;
and an in-ground imgation system that covers 100% of the landscaped areas.
Moreover, as a note of information, Section 142-425, "Development regulations," state that
for the GU, Govemment Use District, the regulations shall be the average of the
requirements contained in the sun-ounding zoning districts. The surrounding zoning district is
CD-2 Commercial Medium Intensity and Section 142-307, "Setback Requirements," requires
a five-foot side yard setback for a surface parking lot.
In order to construct a temporary parking lot for the very limited time contemplated and to
save funds by not constructing the parking lot to the temporary parking lot standards, certain
waivers from the City Code will be required. Pursuant to Section 142-145 (d), following a
public hearing, the development regulations required by the City Code, exceptforthe historic
preservation and design review processes, may be waived by afive-sevenths vote of the
City Commission for developments pertaining to governmental owned buildings, uses, and
sites which are wholly used by, open and accessible to the general public. The waivers
City Commission Memorandum
June 3, 2009
Collins Park -Addition to the Temporary Parking Lot
Page 3 of 3
would be for provisions found in the previously-cited Section130-70(2), Section 130-70(8)
and Section 142-307.
The projected scope of work with the recommended waivers includes the following:
• Removal of 4" bottom layer and sod,
• The placement, compaction, and grading of a four inch (4") layer of crushed rock,
• Application of parking striping and symbols to accommodate the approximate 80
additional parking spaces, and
• Removal of the temporary parking lot upon completion of the East Parking Lot
renovation.
A proposal for the above option, which essentially waives the requirements for asphalt,
lighting and landscaping, has been secured from Metro Express, the Collins Park project
contractor, in the negotiated amount of $50,000. This amount is anticipated to be recovered
by our standard parking rates for use of the lot.
Section 142-425(e) requires a public notice to be advertised in a newspaper of general paid
circulation in the city at least 15 days prior to the hearing. Fifteen days prior to the public
hearing date, both a description of the request and the time and place of such hearing shall
be posted on the property, and notice shall also be given by mail to the owners of land lying
within 375 feet of the property. The notice of public hearing was published in the Miami
Herald on May 20, 2009, a sign was posted on the site, and notices were sent to adjacent
properties.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the adoption of a resolution waiving the development
regulations for the construction of a temporary parking lot in Collins Park to temporarily
replace lost parking while the lot is renovated, pursuant to Section 142-425(d) of the City
Code.
A five-sevenths vote of the city commission is required to approve a waiver or use that is
considered under this regulation.
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Al WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009 I 7A ^
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C(TY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
', NOTICE IS HEREBY given thaf apublic hearing will be held by the Mayor and City Commission
of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, 3'~ floor, City :Hall, 1.700
', Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 10:35 A.M., To
', Waive The Development Regulations For An Addition To A Temporary Parking Lot In Collins-Park
To Temporarily Replace Lost Parking While The East Parking Lot, Located On Collins Avenue
li Between 21St And 22ntl Street, Is Renovated, Pursuant To Secfion 142-425(d) Of The City Code.
II Inquiries may be directed to the City Manager's Office at (305).673-7010.
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