2002-24752 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2002-24752
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE 69TH STREET FIRE
STATION BY AMENDING SUBPART B OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; AMENDING
CHAPTER 118, "ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,"
ARTICLE X, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION, " DIVISION 4,
"DESIGNATION," SECTION 118-593, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DESIGNATION," SUBSECTION 118-593 (E) , "DELINEATION ON
ZONING MAP" BY DESIGNATING THE 69TH STREET FIRE STATION
(NOW KNOWN AS FIRE STATION NO.4) AS AN HISTORIC SITE TO
BE KNOWN AS THE "HISTORIC 69TH STREET FIRE STATION,"
LOCATED AT 6860 INDIAN CREEK DRIVE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2001, the City's Historic
Preservation Board held a public hearing and voted unanimously (7-
0) in favor of recommending that the City Commission designate the
69th Street Fire Station (now known as Fire Station No.4), located
at 6860 Indian Creek Drive, as an Historic Site; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2002, the City'S Planning Board held
a public hearing and voted unanimously (7-0) in favor of the
proposed designation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Planning Department has
recommended this amendment to the Land Development Regulations of
the City Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 118-164(1) of the Land
Development Regulations of the City Code, for changes to the actual
zoning map designation for a parcel or parcels of land involving
less than ten contiguous acres, the City Commission shall hold a
public hearing on the proposed ordinance and may, upon the
conclusion of the hearing, immediately adopt the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is requesting that the first and
final reading public hearing for the proposed designation of the
Historic 69th Street Fire Station be set at this time;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that a first and
final reading public hearing shall be held on March 20, 2002, to
consider the proposed designation of the 69th Street Fire Station
as an historic site as follows:
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Public Hearing First and Final Reading
5:05 p.m.
in the City Commission Chambers at 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to publish and distribute the appropriate public notice of
said public hearing at which time all interested parties will be
heard.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of
February
, 2002.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION:
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
Setting of Public Hearing - Proposed Designation of the 69th Street Fire Station (now known as Fire Station.
No.4) as an Historic Site
Issue:
The Administration is requesting that the Mayor and City Commission schedule a first and final reading
public hearing on March 20, 2002, to consider the proposed designation of the 69th Street Fire Station
(now known as Fire Station No.4), located at 6860 Indian Creek Drive, as an historic site.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Adopt the resolution scheduling a first and final reading public hearing on March 20. 2002, with a time
certain of 5:05 p.m.
Advisory Boar~ Recommendation:
On December 11, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a motion (7 to 0) to
recommend approval of the designation of the 69th Street Fire Station as an historic site, in accordance with
staff recommendations.
On January 22, 2002, the Planning Board unanimously approved a motion (7 to 0) to recommend approval
of the designation of the 69th Street Fire Station as an historic site.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: February 20, 2002
Jorge M. Gonzalez \-. ,~
City Manager 0 r 0
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAM~ BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE 69TH STREET FIRE STATION BY
AMENDING SUBPART B OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 118,
"ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES," ARTICLE X, "HISTORIC
PRESERVATION," DIVISION 4, "DESIGNATION," SECTION 118-593,
"HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGNATION," SUBSECTION 118-593(E),
"DELINEATION ON ZONING MAP" BY DESIGNATING THE 69TH STREET FIRE
STATION (NOW KNOWN AS FIRE STATION NO.4) AS AN HISTORIC SITE TO
BE KNOWN AS THE "HISTORIC 69TH STREET FIRE STATION," LOCATED AT
6860 INDIAN CREEK DRIVE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ORDINANCE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Administration is requesting that the Mayor and City Commission schedule a first and
final reading public hearing on March 20, 2002, to consider the proposed designation of
the 69th Street Fire Station (now known as Fire Station No.4) as an historic site.
On April 10, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a motion (5 to
0; 1 absence, 1 vacancy) to direct Planning Department staff to prepare a preliminary
evaluation report with recommendations regarding the possible designation of the 69th
Street Fire Station (now known as Fire Station No.4), located at 6860 Indian Creek Drive,
as a local historic site. The Historic Preservation Board further requested a special
meeting to be held at the site in order to tour the fire station and examine the existing
conditions of the structure.
On May 1, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board held a special meeting at the 69th Street
Fire Station. A tour of the subject property was conducted by Commissioner Luis R.
Garcia, Jr., former Fire Chief of the City of Miami Beach. Those persons present at the
Commission Memorandum
February 20, 2002
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
69th Street Fire Station
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special meeting included members of the Historic Preservation Board. City Commission,
City staff, and the general public.
On May 8, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the preliminary evaluation report
with recommendations prepared by the staff of the Planning Department regarding the
designation of the 69th Street Fire Station as a local historic site. The Historic Preservation
Board unanimously approved a motion (5 to 0; 1 absence, 1 vacancy) to direct staff to
prepare a designation report and schedule a public hearing relative to the designation of
this new historic site to be known as the Historic 69th Street Fire Station.
On September 12, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board continued the public hearing of
the proposed Historic 69th Street Fire Station until the October 9, 2001, meeting in order
to allow the City Administration to explore options relative to the siting of the new fire
fighting facility or possible addition to the existing 69th Street Fire Station.
On October 9, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board continued the public hearing of the
proposed Historic 69th Street Fire Station until the December 11, 2001, meeting in order
to allow the City Administration to explore options relative to the siting of the new fire
fighting facility or possible addition to the existing 69th Street Fire Station.
On December 11, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a motion
(7 to 0) to recommend approval of the designation of the 69th Street Fire Station as an
historic site, in accordance with staff recommendations.
On January 22, 2002, the Planning Board unanimously approved a motion (7 to 0) to
recommend approval of the designation of the 69th Street Fire Station as an historic site.
The schematic design phase is presently underway for the proposed rehabilitation of the
69th Street Fire Station in conjunction with the construction of a new fire fighting facility on
the same site. On January 25, 2002, the project architects, MCHarry and Associates,
presented six design options for consideration by the City's design review committee. One
schematic design was selected by consensus of the committee for further study. This
design scheme consists of the lifting and relocation of the existing historic fire station
slightly to the east towards Indian Creek Drive and the demolition of the 1961 addition
attached to the west (rear) faCfade wall of the existing building. A new three drive-through
bay.fire fighting facility would be constructed behind the existing historic fire station on the
west side of the site. The existing historic fire station may be connected to the new facility
by a corridor from the rear of the building. The estimated date of completion for the
schematic design phase of the project is March 25, 2002.
Although not encouraged, the relocation of historic buildings has a long standing precedent
in Miami Beach. The Historic Preservation Board has previously approved the relocation
Commission Memorandum
February 20, 2002
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
69th Street Fire Station
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of historic buildings as a last resort measure to save them from demolition. Alterations and
additions are permitted to historic structures provided that the changes are found to be
appropriate by the Historic Preservation Board. This should enable the City to modernize
and expand the historic fire fighting facility to best serve the interests of the community
while preserving the structure's historic architectural integrity.
DESIGNATION PROCESS
The designation report for a proposed historic site is required to be presented to the
Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board at separate public hearings. Following
public input, the Historic Preservation Board votes on whether or not the proposed historic
site meets the criteria listed in the Land Development Regulations of the City Code and
transmits a recommendation on historic designation to the Planning Board and City
Commission. If the Historic Preservation Board votes against the designation, no further
action is required. If the Historic Preservation Board votes in favor of designation, the
Planning Board reviews the designation report and formulates its own recommendation.
The recommendations of both Boards, along with the designation report, are presented to
the City Commission. Because in this instance the proposed ordinance involves an area
of ~ than ten (10) contiguous acres, the City Commission must hold one (1) public
hearing on the designation. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Commission can
immediately adopt the ordinance with a 5/7 majority vote.
CONCLUSION
Therefore, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this
resolution scheduling a first and final reading public hearing on March 20, 2002, to
consider the proposed designation of the 69th Street Fire Station as an historic site.
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