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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-28077
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A
WAIVER OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION
142-425(D) OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE COLLINS PARK
GARAGE PROJECT, LOCATED WITHIN THE MUSEUM HISTORIC DISTRICT AND
COLLINS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD; SAID WAIVER REGARDING THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT.
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2011, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of
Request for Qualifications No. 31-10/11 (the RFQ) for the Architectural, Engineering, Design, Bid and
Award, and Construction Administration Services for the Collins Park Garage Project(the Project); and
WHEREAS, the RFQ was issued on June 17, 2011, and on September 14, 2011, the City
Commission approved Resolution No. 2011-27735 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with the top
ranked firm of Zaha Hadid Limited t/a Zaha Hadid Architects; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2012-27869,
approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City and a joint venture of Zaha Hadid Limited
t/a Zaha Hadid Architects and Berenblum Busch Architecture, Inc. (the Consultant) for the Planning,
Architectural, Engineering, Design, Bid And Award, And Construction Administration Services; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was executed on May 3rd, 2012, and on May 24, 2012, the Notice to
Proceed for the Planning Phase was issued; and
WHEREAS,the proposed design has been presented to the community and was approved by the
Historic Preservation Board (HPB) on November 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Basis of Design Report(BODR) is currently being finalized, and will be presented
to the Commission for approval in January 2013; and
WHEREAS, the proposed parking garage will be constructed on the two properties currently
occupied by surface parking lots located on 23rd Street, behind the Miami Beach Regional Library and
the Miami City Ballet building, bridging over Liberty Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the ground level of the proposed structure, between Park and Liberty Avenues, will
provide approximately 17,500 sq. ft. of retail space, while the upper five (5) levels of the parking garage
will accommodate approximately 470 parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the main vertical circulation core for the parking structure will be located on the
property behind the Miami Beach Regional Library, in a landscaped urban plaza; and
WHEREAS, the plaza will not only serve as the "grand lobby" for the parking structure, but it will
also serve as a successful pedestrian node and meeting place for the Collins Park neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the location of this entrance plaza and vertical circulation core has been carefully
studied by the architects so that it will conveniently service 23rd Street, Liberty Avenue, the Regional
Library, the public beach, Collins Park, the Bass Museum, and the City Miami Ballet; and
WHEREAS, the height of the first parking level that bridges over Liberty Avenue to create the
urban plaza space (level 4), has been carefully studied in context with the Miami Beach Library north
fagade; and
WHEREAS, the fagade has a series of windows and two verandas facing the plaza, which
dictates the minimum clear height of 30 feet required for this public space; and
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WHEREAS, the upper parking deck levels (5 and 6) have been designed with the typical 10 feet
slab-to-slab height, allowing sufficient clearance for vans and mechanical services; and
WHEREAS, the top of the roof deck (level 6) is set at approximately 56 feet, exceeding the
maximum height of 50 feet permitted within a local historic district; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the optimal clear height for the public plaza space, and the
current number of parking levels, which provides approximately 470 spaces, it is necessary to waive
certain development regulations, pertaining to the maximum allowable building height in this District,
which has been determined to be 50 feet; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 142-425(d)(e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the Mayor and
City Commission may waive development regulations following a noticed public hearing advertised in the
newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission hereby set a public
hearing to consider granting a waiver of certain development regulations, pursuant to Section 142-425(e)
of the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the Collins Park Garage Project, locate within the Museum Historic
District and Collins Park Neighborhood; said waiver regarding the maximum building height.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th clay of December, 2012.
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, Setting A Public
Hearing To Consider Granting A Waiver Of Certain Development Regulations,Pursuant to Section 142-425(d)
Of The City's Zoning Ordinance, For The Collins Park Garage Project, Located Within The Museum Historic
District And Collins Park Neighborhood; Said Waiver Regarding The Maximum Building Height.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure value and timely delivery of quality capital projects; improve parking availability.
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
The Cultural Campus is currently serviced by 55 parking spaces on two surface parking lots,these will be
replaced with a parking structure of over 400 parking spaces.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
On March 21, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2012-27869, approving a Professional
Services Agreement between the City and a joint venture of Zaha Hadid Limited t/a Zaha Hadid Architects and
Berenblum Busch Architecture, Inc.(the Consultant)for the Planning,Architectural, Engineering, Design, Bid
and Award, and Construction Administration Services,for the Collins Park Garage Project(the Project). The
Agreement was executed on May 3rd, 2012, and on May 24, 2012, the Notice to Proceed for the Planning
Phase was issued.
The proposed parking garage will be constructed on the two properties currently occupied by surface parking
lots located on 23rd Street, immediately behind the Miami Beach Regional Library and the Miami City Ballet
building, bridging over Liberty Avenue.The ground level of the proposed structure, between Park and Liberty
Avenues,will provide approximately 17,500 sq.ft.of retail space,while the upper five(5)levels of the parking
garage will accommodate approximately 470 parking spaces.The main vertical circulation core for the parking
structure will be located on the property behind the Miami Beach Library, in a landscaped urban plaza. The
plaza will not only serve as the"grand lobby"for the parking structure, but it will also serve as a successful
pedestrian node and meeting place for the Collins Park neighborhood.
The height of the first parking level that bridges over Liberty Avenue to create the urban plaza space(level 4),
has been carefully studied in context with the Miami Beach Regional Library north facade. It has a series of
windows and two verandas facing the plaza,which dictates the minimum clear height of 30ft required for this
public space.The upper parking deck levels(5 and 6)have been designed with the typical 10 feet slab-to-slab
height,allowing sufficient clearance for vans and mechanical services.The top of the roof deck(level 6)is set
at approximately 56 feet, exceeding the maximum height of 50 feet permitted within a local historic district.
In order to maintain the optimal clear height for the public plaza space, and the current number of parking
levels, which provides approximately 470 spaces, it is necessary to waive certain development regulations,
pertaining to the maximum allowable building height in this District,which has been determined to be 50 feet.
Pursuant to Section 142-425(d)(e)of the City's Zoning Ordinance,the Mayor and City Commission may waive
development regulations following a noticed public hearing advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the hearing.
The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Historic Preservation Board
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: I
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OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Fernando Vazquez, ext. 6135
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: December 12, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A
WAIVER OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION
142-425(D) OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR THE COLLINS PARK
GARAGE PROJECT, LOCATED WITHIN THE MUSEUM HISTORIC DISTRICT AND
COLLINS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD; SAID WAIVER REGARDING THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME
Ensure value and the timely delivery of a quality capital project.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
On May 11, 2011, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of Request for
Qualifications No. 31-10/11 (the RFQ)for the Architectural, Engineering, Design, Bid and Award,
and Construction Administration Services for the Collins Park Garage Project(the Project).
The RFQ was issued on June 17, 2011, and on September 14, 2011, the City Commission
approved Resolution No. 2011-27735 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with the top ranked
firm of Zaha Hadid Limited t/a Zaha Hadid Architects.
On March 21, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2012-27869, approving a
Professional Services Agreement between the City and a joint venture of Zaha Hadid Limited t/a
Zaha Hadid Architects and Berenblum Busch Architecture, Inc. (the Consultant)for the Planning,
Architectural, Engineering, Design, Bid And Award, And Construction Administration Services.
The Agreement was executed on May 3rd, 2012, and on May 24,2012,the Notice to Proceed for the
Planning Phase was issued.
The proposed design has been presented to the community and was approved by the Historic
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Preservation Board(HPB)on November 21, 2012.The Basis of Design Report(BODR)is currently
being finalized, and will be presented to the Commission for approval in January 2013.
ANALYSIS
The proposed parking garage will be constructed on the two properties currently occupied by
surface parking lots located on 23rd Street, immediately behind the Miami Beach Regional Library
and the Miami City Ballet building, bridging over Liberty Avenue. The ground level of the proposed
structure, between Park and Liberty Avenues, will provide approximately 17,500 sq. ft. of retail
space, while the upper five (5) levels of the parking garage will accommodate approximately 470
parking spaces. The main vertical circulation core for the parking structure will be located on the
property behind the Miami Beach Regional Library, in a landscaped urban plaza.The plaza will not
only serve as the "grand lobby' for the parking structure, but it will also serve as a successful
pedestrian node and meeting place for the Collins Park neighborhood.The location of this entrance
plaza and vertical circulation core has been carefully studied by the architects so that it will
conveniently service 23rd Street, Liberty Avenue., the Regional Library, the public beach, Collins
Park, the Bass Museum, and the City Miami Ballet.
The height of the first parking level that bridges over Liberty Avenue to create the urban plaza space
(level 4), has been carefully studied in context with the Miami Beach Library north facade. It has a
series of windows and two verandas facing the plaza,which dictates the minimum clear height of 30
feet required for this public space.The upper parking deck levels(5 and 6)have been designed with
the typical 10 feet slab-to-slab height, allowing sufficient clearance for vans and mechanical
services. The top of the roof deck(level 6)is set at approximately 56 feet, exceeding the maximum
height of 50 feet permitted within a local historic district. "While the structure by necessity must
exceed the allowable height, this height is dramatically mitigated and made appropriate and more
transparent by the`open'nature of the structure,which has no solid exterior walls above the ground
floor level. Indeed, the structure is made even more open and airy by an interior light well,which is
open to the sky and `trains' natural daylight down through the interior." (HPB File No 7329 Staff
Report).
In order to maintain the optimal clear height for the public plaza space, and the current number of
parking levels, which provides approximately 470 spaces, it is necessary to waive certain
development regulations, pertaining to the maximum allowable building height in this District,which
has been determined to be 50 feet.
Pursuant to Section 142-425(d)(e)of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the Mayor and City Commission
may waive development regulations following a noticed public hearing advertised in the newspaper
at least fifteen (15)days prior to the hearing.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission schedule a Public Hearing to consider
the waiver of Development Regulations pursuant to Section 142-425(D) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance, for the Collins Park Garage Project, located within the Museum Historic District and
Collins Park Neighborhood; said waiver regarding the maximum building height.
Attachments:
1. Site Plan
2. Rendering
3. Staff Report—HPB File No 7329
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