2015-28964 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28964
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY 30, 2015 MEETING AND
ACCEPTING THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AS THE BASIS FOR A FINAL
MASTER DESIGN PLAN FOR A PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
TO BE LOCATED ON A PORTION OF THE PAR 3 GOLF COURSE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2795 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PURSUE A
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR A DESIGN
CONSULTANT TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE INITIAL DESIGN
ELEMENTS AND FINALIZE A MASTER DESIGN PLAN FOR THE
PROPOSED PARK PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2014, the City Commission held a duly noticed public meeting
to consider changes in designation, use, and modification to the plans approved for the Par 3
Golf Course located at 2795 Prairie Avenue; and
WHEREAS, by a 6/7ths vote, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-
28584a, changing the use and designation of that portion of the Par 3 Golf Course identified as
Parcel "A" in Exhibit A to that Resolution from golf course to passive recreation uses (i.e.,
passive park with recreational elements); and
WHEREAS, by a 7/7ths vote, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-
28584b, changing the use and designation of that portion of the Par 3 Golf Course identified in
Exhibit B to that Resolution from golf course to any park and recreation uses; and
WHEREAS, following the April 30, 2014 City Commission meeting, the City's Planning
Department was tasked with developing a conceptual design for the newly designated park
project; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2015, representatives from the Planning Department
presented a conceptual design of the proposed park to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee (NCAC) at its regularly scheduled meeting as set forth in Exhibit A hereto; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC unanimously approved the conceptual plan, yet emphasized that
it supported the proposed plan on a macro level to serve as the basis for the final design plan;
and
WHEREAS, the NCAC directed the Administration to present the plan to the City
Commission for a more in-depth discussion; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee at its January 30, 2015 meeting and approve the Planning Department's conceptual
design of the park project to be located on a portion of the Par 3 Golf Course property located at
2795 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, and further
authorize the Administration to utilize the conceptual plan as a basis to prepare a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for a design consultant to further develop the initial design elements and
finalize a design plan for the proposed park project.
PASSED and ADOPTED this It day of #14 GrCk-, 2015.
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Accept Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Recommendation to Approve the Conceptual
Plan of the Park Design for the Former Par 3 Golf Course And Authorize Administration to Issue an
RFQ for Final Design
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase satisfaction with neighborhood character.
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc
Just under four out of five residents (77%) rated the quality of life in Miami Beach as excellent or good
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On April 30, 2014, the City Commission held a duly noticed public meeting to consider changes in
designation, use, and modification to the plans approved for the Par 3 Golf Course located at 2795
Prairie Avenue. By 6/7ths vote, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-28584a, changing
the use and designation of a portion of the Par 3 property from golf course to "passive recreational
use" (ie. a passive park with recreational elements); and where by a 7/7ths vote, the City Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2014-28584b, changing the use and designation of that portion of the Par 3
golf course to any park and recreation use.
On January 30, 2015, staff from the Planning Department presented a conceptual plan to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC). If approved by the City Commission, the
conceptual plan will be utilized as the basis for the formal design process to finalize a master plan for
the park project. Furthermore, the Administration will develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
formal design services to develop a final design plan.
Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the NCAC at its
January 30, 2015 meeting and authorize Administration to utilize the conceptual plan as a basis to
prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)for final design.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On January 30, 2015, the NCAC recommended approving the proposed conceptual plan as a basis
to prepare the final design.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2 •
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
John Rebar
David Martinez
Sign-Offs:
me•• Direc • - Assist At City Manager tj`ity Manager
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John Rebar J. Mark T. is my L. Morales
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AGENDA ITEM Ri R
MIAMIBEACH 3- 1- s
DATE.
-‘11-_ MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of t '- City Com ion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA A.1 EPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS
JANUARY 30, 2015 MEETING AND ACCEPTING THE CONCEPTUAL
PLAN AS THE BASIS FOR A FINAL MASTER DESIGN PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO BE LOCATED ON A PORTION
OF THE PAR 3 GOLF COURSE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2795 PRAIRIE
AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PURSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
(RFQ) FOR A DESIGN CONSULTANT TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE
INITIAL DESIGN ELEMENTS AND FINALIZE A MASTER DESIGN PLAN
FOR THE PROPOSED PARK PROJECT.
BACKGROUND
On April 30, 2014, the City Commission held a duly noticed public meeting to consider
changes in designation, use, and modification to the plans approved for the Par 3 Golf Course
located at 2795 Prairie Avenue. By 6/7ths vote, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2014-28584a, changing the use and designation of a portion of the Par 3 property from golf
course to "passive recreational use" (ie. a passive park with recreational elements); and where
by a 7/7ths vote, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-28584b, changing the use
and designation of that portion of the Par 3 golf course to any park and recreation use.
Following the April 30, 2014 City Commission meeting, the City's Planning Department was
tasked with developing a conceptual design for the newly designated park project. On
December 17, 2014, a discussion item was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee (NCAC) to provide a status update of the project. Representatives from the
Planning Department presented their conceptual design (currently being referred to as the
"Banyan Tree Park Project") to the NCAC at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 30,
2015.
The key components of the conceptual plan include the development of an appropriate range
of spaces and facilities for general and passive recreation, such as, open play areas, walking
paths, landscape areas, etc.; maintaining certain elements of the existing topography; and
providing accessibility to the neighboring community. Planning Department staff utilized
examples of various park elements from various well-known parks throughout the country and
incorporated these elements into the conceptual design. They also worked closely with
representatives from the Police Department to ensure that the design contemplated security
elements that would ensure safety for park visitors and the neighboring community.
City Commission Memorandum—Conceptual Design of former Par 3 Golf Course Project
March 11,2015
Page 2 of 2
The conceptual plan includes the following key elements:
• Entrances into the park from main street and direct access from neighborhood
• Main entrance that is aligned with 25th Street and includes a promenade with a
large water fountain
• Northwest entrance will include view of existing hill and will create a buffer to
the surrounding neighborhood
• Various entrances from the surrounding neighborhood
• Water Features
• Aerated Lakes
• Waterfall with shaded waterslide located in the main entrance promenade
• Wetlands (maintained to help purify and clean water)
• Educational components to encourage learning and love for nature
• Boardwalk connector to walk around and enjoy the beauty of the park with a separate
boardwalk loop located around the historic Banyan Tree
• Tennis courts located near Miami Beach High School
• Main Plaza surrounded by natural gardens (i.e. Yoga, Zen and Butterfly Gardens)
• Restrooms
• Additional parking area
• Public art opportunities
• Lighting features throughout the park, providing unique spaces and seating areas for
the public to enjoy
• Pavilions
• Children's Play Area
• Splash Pad/Water Feature area
• Playground facilities which are enclosed and located away from street. With
access to the Scott Rakow Youth Center(SRYC)
• Vita Course
• Open greenspace and beautiful landscaping
• Dog Park
The NCAC unanimously approved the conceptual plan, yet emphasized that they supported
the proposed plan on a macro level to serve as the basis of conversation for the initial steps of
the public planning process. The NCAC directed the Administration to present the plan to the
City Commission for a more in-depth discussion. Should the City Commission accept the
recommendations of the NCAC to approve the conceptual design of the park, then the
Administration will be instructed to utilize the conceptual plan as a basis to prepare a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ)for final design.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the
NCAC at its January 30, 2015 meeting and authorize Administration to utilize the conceptual
plan as a basis to prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)for final design.
J LM/J MT/ a
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