2010-27304 ResoRESOLUTION NO. ~ 2010-27304
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE BOYS Sz
GIRLS CLUB STRUCTURE, LOCATED AT 1200 MICHIGAN
AVENUE, PURSUANT TO MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE SECTION
118-563.
WHEREAS, the existing Boys & Girls Club of Miami, Inc., facility, at 1200 Michigan Avenue,
is within the boundaries of Flamingo Park; and
WHEREAS, the subject structure is located within the boundaries of the Flamingo Park Local
Historic District and the National Register Architectural District, and is classified as `Non-
contributing' in the City's Historic Properties Database; and
WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club has made the decision to demolish the existing facility in
order to construct a new facility in the same location; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009 the Historic Preservation Board ("HPB") approved a
request by the Boys & Girls Club for a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction and
recommended favorably for ,the City Commission to approve the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition, for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Commission follows the Historic Preservation Board process of holding a
Public Hearing to consider the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition; and
WHEREAS, this facility is a City owned-property, and pursuant to Miami Beach City Code
Sections 118-102(3) and 118-563(i), the HPB recommendation is advisory to the City Commission,
which has final authority for approval or disapproval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for
Demolition; and
WHEREAS, based on the plans and documents submitted with the application, the testimony
and information provided by the applicant, and the reasons set forth in the Historic Preservation
Board Order and staff report, the City Commission finds that the project satisfies the Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition Criteria in Section 118-564(f)(4) of the Miami Beach Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that following a duly noticed public hearing, the Mayor
and City Commission hereby grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the Boys and
Girls Club structure, located at 1200 Michigan Avenue, pursuant to City Code Section 118-563.
PASSED and ADOPTED this (3 day of ~~n-uA~1.Ul , 2010.
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of The Mayor and City Commission of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, granting a
Certificate Of Appropriateness for the demolition of the Boys & Girls Club Structure, located At 1200
Michigan Avenue, in accordance with Section 118-563 of the Miami Beach City Code.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
To ensure well designed quality Capital Projects
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
More recreation opportunities are ranked by residents as one of the changes that will make Miami
Beach a better place; 79% of residents rated recreation programs and facilities as excellent or good.
Issue•
Should the City Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the Boys & Girls
Club Structure, located At 1200 Michigan Avenue?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
On July 15, 2009, the City Commission approved the plans submitted by The Boys and Girls Club of
Miami, Inc. for construction of a new two-level facility to replace the existing single-story facility located
in Flamingo Park, which has a number of significant structural and flooding problems. The new
structure will provide for increased capacity and programming opportunities involving educational
support and athletic activities for pre-teen and teenage children. A Certificate of Appropriateness for
demolition was recommended for approval by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) on September 8,
2009, and approved the construction of the proposed new two-level facility in the same location.
However, since this facility is a City-owned property, it was recommended that the Commission follow
the HPB process of setting a Public Hearing to consider the granting of a Certificate of
Appropriateness for demolition. It should be noted that the scheduling of a Public Hearing is not
specifically required by the City Code, but is a prudent measure, and the does not impact the
demolition schedule, since the construction documents for this phase of the project have not been
completed. Consequently, on December 9, 2009, the City Commission scheduled a Public Hearing for
January 13, 2010.
The Administration recommends that upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, that the City Commission
grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the complete demolition of the Boys and Girls Club
Structure, located at 1200 Michigan Averiue, in order to begin construction of the replacement
structure.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of this item on September 8, 2009.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 N/A N/A
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OBPI Total
Financial Im ac t Summa
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: January 13, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, GRANTING A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE BOYS &
GIRLS CLUB STRUCTURE, LOCATED AT 1200 MICHIGAN AVENUE, PURSUANT TO
MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE SECTION 118-563.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Grant the Certificate of Appropriateness following the Public Hearing.
ANALYSIS
Flamingo Park is a 36-acre park bordered on the east by Meridian Avenue and on the west by Alton
Road, from 11th to 12th Street, and Michigan Avenue, from 12th Street to 14th Street mid-block. The
Park is currently comprised of a football stadium and grandstand; the tennis center (17 courts), the
Friendship Corner building; the baseball stadium and grandstand; the Police Athletic League (PAL)
building; the Flamingo Pool building; the Boys and Girls Club; the handball courts; the football field
house and picnic shelter; the Property Management Yard office and facilities; the switch and storage
building; the ticket booths and concession stands; a comfort station; a dog park; and a tot lot/
playground.
On July 15, 2009, the City Commission approved the plans submitted by The Boys and Girls Club of
Miami, Inc. for construction of a new two-level facility to replace the existing single-story facility in
Flamingo Park, which has a number of significant structural and flooding problems. The new
structure will provide for increased capacity and programming opportunities involving educational
support and athletic activities for pre-teen and teenage children. On September 8, 2009, the Historic
Preservation Board recommended approval of a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
complete demolition of the existing Boys and Girls Club, and approved the construction of the
proposed, new two-level facility in the same location.
CONCLUSION
Since this facility is aCity-owned property, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) recommendation
is advisory to the City Commission (pursuant to City Code Section 118-563). It is, however,
recommended that the Commission follow the HPB process of setting a Public Hearing to consider
the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition. It should be noted that the scheduling
of a Public Hearing is not specifically required by the City Code, but is a prudent measure and does
not impact the demolition schedule, since the construction documents for this phase of the project
have not been completed. A request to schedule a public hearing for this purpose was approved by
the Mayor and Commission at the December 9, 2009 Commission meeting.
The Administration recommends that, upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Commission
grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the complete demolition of the Boys and Girls Club
Structure, located at 1200 Michigan Avenue, in order to facilitate construction of the new structure.
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