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RESOLUTION 92-20650 RESOLUTION NO. 92-20650 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TRANSMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CHANGING THE USES OF CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BELLE ISLE AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "1" FROM THE CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OF RM-2, MULTIPLE FAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY TO RM-1, MULTIPLE FAMILY, LOW INTENSITY OR TH, TOWNHOME, OR A COMBINATION, THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: WHEREAS, the City' s Planning, Design and Historic Preservation Division has recommended an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City' s Comprehensive Plan changing the uses of certain privately owned properties located on the north side of Belle Isle and those parcels known as tracts "W" , "C" and "E" on the South Side of Belle Isle, said properties being more particularly described in attached Exhibit "1" , from the current land use designation of RM-2 , Multiple Family, Medium Intensity to TH, Townhome; and WHEREAS, the City' s Planning Board which is the City' s Local Planning Agency, held a public hearing to consider the aforesaid recommended land use designation change and also considered changing the land use designation of the aforestated properties to RM-1, Multiple Family, Low Intensity, after which the Board failed to obtain a majority vote recommending a change in land use designation for said properties; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163 . 3184 , Florida Statutes the City Commission must hold a public hearing to consider transmittal of the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to the Department of Community Affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that a public hearing to consider transmitting the aforestated amendment to the Future Land Use Map 1 of the City' s Comprehensive Plan to the Department of Community Affairs is hereby called to be held before the City Commission in its chambers on the Third floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida on December 9, 1992 beginning at 1: 00 P.M. ; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish appropriate Public Notice of the said Public Hearing in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the jurisdiction of the City of Miami Beach and of general interest and readership in the community, at which time and place all interested parties will be heard. PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of November , 1992 . ATTEST: r•YOR ---KcJAQvVk TrYtv CITY CLERK SWS:scf:\diskl\fdca.res FORM APPROVED LEGAL DEPT. By J C Date S'Ys lo— 30—f2 2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CHANGE OF LAND USE AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION: Lots 1-12 of Belle Isle Villas as recorded in Plat Book 42 , page 92. of the Dade County Public Records. (All lots on Century Lane) ; Lots 1-14 of Belle Isle Villas 2nd Section as recorded in Plat Book 42 , page 100 of the Dade County Public Records. (All lots on Farrey Lane) ; Lots 36, 39-42 , 45 & 46 of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 11 of the Dade County Public Records. (36, 41 N. Island Avenue and 31 Venetian Way) ; Larkmi Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 41, page 68 of the Dade County Public Records. (29-35 N. Island Avenue) ; Tract "C" of amended plat of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 11 of the Dade County Public Records. (20 Island Avenue) ; Tract "W" of amended plat of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 11 of the Dade County Public Records. (16 S. Island Avenue) ; Vacant parcel of land, south of Venetian Way and east of Island Avenue, known as Tract "E" of amended plat of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 11 of the Dade County Public Records. EXHIBIT "1" CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010 FAX: (305) 673-7762 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 66'g-ct DATE: Nov. 4, 1992 TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and Members of the City Commission FROM: Roger M. Carlton` , J City Manager '1.11 /(� SUBJECT: SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR THE NORTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE AND THOSE PARCELS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE KNOWN AS TRACTS"W","C" AND"E", FROM RM-2, MULTI- FAMILY MEDIUM INTENSITY,TO RM-1,MULTI-FAMILY LOW INTENSITY OR TO TH, TOWNHOME, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF. AMENDMENT TO THE MAP OF ZONING ORDINANCE 89-2665 BY DOWN- ZONING THE NORTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE AND THOSE PARCELS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE KNOWN AS TRACTS "W", "C" AND "E", FROM RM-2, MULTI-FAMILY MEDIUM INTENSITY DISTRICT, TO RM-1, MULTI-FAMILY LOW INTENSITY DISTRICT, OR TH, TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the City Commission proceed to set a date and times certain for hearings to consider amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan and the Map of the Zoning Ordinance, as they relate to those parcels on Belle Isle, as described above. In order to meet minimum public notice and advertising requirements, it is recommended that the first reading of these hearings be set for 1:00 p.m. and 1:01 p.m., respectively, at a special meeting of the City Commission on December 9, 1992. BACKGROUND , The Request The Administration is requesting the City Commission consider an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan by changing the uses of all privately owned properties on the north side of Belle Isle (north of Venetian Way) and those parcels known as tracts "W", "C" and "E" on the south side of Belle Isle from RM-2 (Multiple Family, Medium Intensity), to RM-1 (Multiple Family, Low Intensity) or to TH (Townhome). This request was prompted by a vote of the City Commission to study the alternatives for this area and referred to the Planning Board to elicit a recommendation. In a related issue, the Administration is requesting the City Commission consider an amendment to the official Zoning District Map of Zoning Ordinance 89-2665 by down-zoning all privately owned properties on the north side of Belle Isle (north of Venetian Way)and those parcels known as tracts "W", "C" and "E" on the south side of Belle Isle from RM-2 (Multiple Family,Medium Intensity District), to RM-1 (Multiple Family,Low Intensity District)or to TH (Townhome Residential District). In response to this request, staff has prepared this analysis which examines the land use and zoning history of Belle Isle and the actions taken by various City entities and evaluates the -- existing conditions and the alternatives for future development patterns based on different I':' future land use classifications. Please note that, due to the fact that the City's development AGENDA t,� -b ITEM 1 l 1 J DATE - —� intensities as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance are parallel in this case, the Administration has prepared one overall staff report. Two separate hearings are required, however. Comprehensive Plan History The following table illustrates the different future land use classifications on Belle Isle from 1966 to the present. From 1966 on, the future land use classifications have been identical on both sides of the island. Comprehensive Plan Belle Isle Land Use/Comprehensive Plan Date Classification South Side North Side 1966 Hotel - Motel Hotel - Motel 1980 Residential, Med. High Residential, Med. High Intensity (100 du/acre) Intensity (100 du/acre) 1989 RM-2 RM-2 * Note: Explanation of Land Use Classifications RM-2: Multiple Family, Medium Intensity, Base FAR 1.25-2.5, FAR with bonus 1.75-3.0 Zoning History The following table illustrates the different zoning classifications on Belle Isle from 1930 to the present. It is interesting to note that the south side of Belle Isle was originally zoned single family and that the north side has always been zoned for multi-family buildings. From 1951 on, the zoning has been identical on both sides of the island. Zoning Ordinance Belle Isle Zoning District Classification Date South Side North Side 1930 RC RE 1951 RE RE 1971 RM-100 RM-100 1989 RM-2 RM-2 * Note: Explanation od District Classifications RC: Single Family Estates RE: Multiple Family Apartments and Hotel Units RM-100: Residential Multi-Family, 100 units per acre, FAR 3.0 RM-2: Multiple Family, Medium Intensity, Base FAR 1.25-2.5, FAR with bonus 1.75-3.0 Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC), Planning Board and City Commission Actions The following briefly summarizes actions by the City related to the 1989 Comprehensive Plan designation of the properties in question: August 29, 1988 ZORC approves a motion to recommend that the north side of Belle Isle be designated TH,Townhome Residential(the south side to RM-2,Multi- Family, Medium Intensity). July 6, 1989 Planning Board approves a motion to amend the proposed future land use map on the north side of Belle Isle from TH, Townhome to RM-2 Multi- Family, Medium Intensity. September 21,1989 City Commission adopts the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 89-2665) with the designation of the north side of Belle Isle as RM-2. December 12, 1991 City Commission approves a motion directing the Planning Board to study the down-zoning of Belle Isle, to either RM-1, Multi-Family, Low Intensity or TH, Townhome Residential. March 24, 1992 Planning Board considered downzoning of Belle Isle; voted 3 to 2 to consider TH - motion failed. There was no vote on the RM-1 alternative. 2 18 • • April 24, 1992 City Commission sets a public hearing to consider the down zoning of Belle Isle. They also directed the Administration to proceed with Planning Board hearings on the land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. May 26, 1992 Planning Board holds hearing on amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan and votes 4-3 to recommend changing the north side of Belle Isle from its present RM-2 classification to RM-1. (Planning staff recommends TH). May 29, 1992 City Attorney makes determination to have Planning Board re-hold its hearings on amending the Zoning Ordinance Map and the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan in response to legal questions raised relative to application and advertising requirements and procedures; Commission will be advised to defer its hearings until the Planning Board re-hears matter. June 2, 1992 New applications prepared and signed regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Zoning Ordinance Map on the north side of Belle Isle. August 7, 1992 Meeting with planning consultant Robert Swarthout;determination made to prepare new applications for the above referenced amendments by including tracts "C", "W" and "E" on the south side of Belle Isle with all of the properties previously named on the north. October 15, 1992 Staff has meeting with planning consultant Robert K. Swarthout to review Community Visions Report. The report is deemed appropriate in forming an acceptable basis for reviewing down-planning and down- zoning options for the City as a whole and the Belle Isle and Sunset Harbour sites. October 20, 1992 Planning Board holds public hearings on proposed amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. As further described below all motions made by the Board failed due to not achieving a four-vote majority. ANALYSIS Professional Planning Consultant Recommendations On July 22, 1992, the City entered into an agreement with Robert K. Swarthout, Inc., a professional planning consultant, to evaluate and update the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, which was re-adopted by the City Commission on September 16, 1992 (Ord. 92-2804). The first phase of the consultant's contract entailed the preparation of a "Community Visions Goal, Objective and Policy Options Report". This report focuses upon goals, objectives and policies related to residential development in Miami Beach. During the summer of 1992, the consultant interviewed over 40 community leaders to determine their vision of the future for Miami Beach. The reason for this was the objective - to evolve a community consensus on where the City should be headed in the future in terms of physical development. Several frequently mentioned recommendations from the community leaders include the following: 1. City zoning policy should discourage high-rise residential towers, particularly in the following locations: north side of Belle Isle, Indian Creek Drive (26 to 41 Streets); Collins Avenue (55 to 63 Streets); and South Pointe. 2. The new King David Tower at 3411 Indian Creek Drive is a good prototypical design. 3. A general urban design goal should be to have higher density in the central corridor of the island and lower density closer to the water. 4. Consistent, firm zoning administration and policy decisions (map amendments, variances, etc.) are important to investor and citizen confidence. During the course of the consultant's study, a field survey of Miami Beach was conducted, along with surveys of selected sites outside of Miami Beach. This data, along with planning 3 19 reports,relevant professional literature,and the consensus from the 40 community leaders were then used to develop a series of alternatives for downplanning of areas of Miami Beach. The report also discusses the public purpose basis for downplanning and reductions in residential densities and intensities. The public purposes include the following: to reduce the amount of future traffic, to facilitate hurricane evacuation, to conform with Rule 9J-5, FAC hurricane hazard area mandates, to encourage residential reinvestment in Miami Beach, to spread residential reinvestment over a broad area,to ensure development of an increased access to light, air and views, and to attract more middle and upper income families with children. As part of this report, the consultant provided maps showing areas of potential downplanning which would be further evaluated during the reformulation of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Although it is important to look at the Belle Isle and Sunset Harbour sites in the context of an overall view toward downplanning in the City which is consistent with a number of quality of life concerns expressed throughout the community, the Planning, Design, and Historic Preservation Services Division has, for the purposes of the Planning Board and City Commission hearings, reviewed the consultant's recommendation for both areas. The highest intensity proposed by Mr. Swarthout as a rational approach to downplanning in a Citywide context shows a maximum FAR of 1.0 for both the north and a portion of the south sides of Belle Isle. The highest intensity proposed for Sunset Harbour contains an FAR of .75. Although the consultant's recommended approaches are somewhat more restrictive than those recommended by staff in this report, we believe they are generally consistent and are further justified by the staff analysis presented herein. Land Use Description The following descriptions refer to the attached map: Site 1 - Generally referred to as the Stortford property, this parcel of land is approximately 3.5 acres. There is a complex of apartment buildings on this property, all approximately three stories high with 120 units total. Legal description: Larkmi Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 41,page 68 of the Dade County records. (29-35 N. Island Ave.). Site 2 - This 0.60 acre parcel of land,owned by the Edelstein family, is the site of a five story, 42 unit apartment building. Legal description: Lots 36 of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 11 of the Dade County records.(36 N. Island Ave.). Site 3 - This site is 2.21 acres in size and is the locale for the Lido Spa, a two story apartment hotel with 106 units. Legal description: Lots 39-42 of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 11 of the Dade County records.(41 N. Island Ave.). Site 4 - This vacant parcel of land, referred to as the Cellazet site, is approximately 0.95 acres and includes the westerly half of Century Lane. Legal description: Lots 45 &46 of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 11 of the Dade County records (46 Island Ave.); lots 1-5 of Belle Isle Villas as recorded in Plat Book 42, page 92 of the Dade county records. (west lots on Century Lane). Site 5 - This site includes seven individually owned single family homes on Century Lane. Legal description: Lots 6-12 of Belle Isle Villas as recorded in Plat Book 42, page 92 of the Dade county records. Site 6 - This site includes fourteen individually owned single family homes on Farrey Lane. Legal description: Lots 1-14 of Belle Isle Villas 2nd Section as recorded in Plat Book 42, page 100 of the Dade county records. Site 7 - This site is 1.8 acres and is the locale for the Belle Towers Condominium, an eight story, 45 unit building. Legal description: Tract "W" of amended plat of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 11 of the Dade County records. (16 S. Island Avenue) Site 8 - This is the site of the Belle Plaza Condominium, a 14 story, 228 unit building. The lot area is three acres. Legal description: Tract "C"of amended plat of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 11 of the Dade County records. (20 S. Island Avenue) Site 9 - This vacant parcel of land located south of Venetian Way and east of Island Avenue is 1.69 acres. Legal description: Tract "E" of amended plat of Belle Isle as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 11 of the Dade County records. 4 20 Level of Service (LOS) - State statutes require that the City's Comprehensive Plan include a Traffic Circulation Element and adopted Levels of Service (LOS) for roadways within the City. Once a level of service has been adopted, no future development can be permitted which drops the level of service below the adopted level, unless related traffic improvements are made. The levels of service are developed as a ratio between the volume of traffic at peak hour to the capacity of the road as determined by the Florida Department of Transportation. The existing conditions on the Venetian Causeway represent a volume to capacity ratio of 0.41, which is considered to be free flowing traffic or Level of Service "A". The Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, the Dade County Master Plan and the City of Miami Comprehensive Plan all show that the adopted future level of service for the Venetian Causeway to be Level "D". Future development scenarios for the north half of Belle Isle, which were prepared by this Department in September of 1989, result in projected Levels of Service as follows: TH - LOS "A", Free Flowing RM-1 - LOS "A" (almost "B"), "B" is Stable RM-2 - LOS "C", Un-congested In this analysis the figures represent the maximum potential development on Belle Isle using the floor area ratios with the bonus system. Furthermore, the analysis only applies to the traffic impacts of development on Belle Isle, assuming a constant elsewhere on the Venetian Causeway. Thus, if the City of Miami approves permits for development on the western portion of the Causeway or in the Omni/Venetia area, or if the City of Miami Beach approves developments in the Convention Center area, the levels shown above may drop regardless of developments, if any, on Belle Isle. Infrastructure Impact There is no evidence that any reduction in land use intensity of this property would be detrimental to public facilities and infrastructure. Staff Analysis of Review Criteria Section 14-2,E of the Zoning Ordinance states that in reviewing a request for an amendment, the Planning Board shall consider the following when applicable. These criteria are also generally applicable to future land use amendments. 1. Whether the proposed change is consistent and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and any applicable neighborhood or Redevelopment Plans; The State Department of Community Affairs has issued forth an opinion (see attached) that the down-zoning of a property from one multi-family zoning classification to another is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and does not require a plan amendment; staff concurs with this opinion. However, at the request of the City Commission (April 24, 1992), the downplanning of the area is also being considered. 2. Whether the proposed change would create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent or nearby districts; The area in question proposed to be changed encompasses nearly ten (10) acres. As such, the district would not be isolated and the TH or RM-1 district's would serve as a transitional zone between the single family zoned Venetian Islands to the west and the more intense multi-family and commercial districts of Miami Beach to the east. 3. Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the City; The proposed change is in keeping and in scale with the type of low-rise townhome development that the City is seeking to encourage. As mentioned previously, the downplanning and downzoning would preserve the area as a lower density residential transition zone. It is also generally consistent with the planning consultant's recommendations. 5 21 4. Whether the proposed change would tax the existing load on public facilities and infrastructure; There is no evidence that any downplanning or down-zoning of this property would be a detriment on public facilities and infrastructure. 5. Whether existing district boundaries are illogically drawn in relation to existing conditions on the property proposed for change; Although the north side of Belle Isle has been zoned since 1930 for multiple family development, its historical development pattern has been single family and low-rise apartments and hotels. It would be appropriate, therefore, to maintain the low-rise character of this area with a reduction in intensity to TH or RM-I. 6. Whether changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed change necessary; Sub-Section 14-6 of Zoning Ordinance 89-2665 confers upon the Planning Board the duty to continuously review the provisions of said ordinance and to offer recommended changes if deemed appropriate to accomplish the development goals of the City. Since townhome style development is one of the goals of this City, a downzoning to encourage and achieve that goal is both appropriate and necessary. As was noted by the planning consultant, a reduction in intensity of residential development is strongly desired by community leaders and serves several important public purposes. 7. Whether the proposed change will adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood; The proposed change would not have an adverse effect on the living conditions of the neighborhood;indeed,it should encourage development that will have less of an impact to existing neighborhood conditions. 8. Whether the proposed change will create or excessively increase traffic congestion beyond the Levels of Service as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan or otherwise affect public safety; Any reduction in intensities of the sites would not worsen the LOS established for the area. 9. Whether the proposed change will seriously reduce light and air to adjacent areas; The proposed change, whether it be TH or RM-1, would improve light and air circulation to the adjoining areas. 10. Whether the proposed change will adversely affect property values in the adjacent area; The resulting site development from a change in land use designation or zoning should not have an adverse effect on surrounding districts. 11. Whether the proposed change will be a deterrent to the Improvement or development of adjacent property in accordance with existing regulations; The proposed change would not be a deterrent to the adjacent properties on the remainder of Belle Isle to be developed or improved in accordance with existing regulations. 12. Whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning; Implied by this review criteria is the analysis of an increase in intensity; since this request involves downplanning and down-zoning, this criteria is not applicable. 13. Whether it is impossible to find other adequate sites in the City for the proposed use in a district already permitting such use. This request is being considered precisely because there are few other areas in the City that encourage townhome development. 6 22 Planning Staff Conclusions and Recommendations One of the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC) was to identify potential areas in the City which would accommodate Townhome zoning and land uses. The north side of Belle Isle was identified by the Committee because of the existing physical conditions and potential for development and redevelopment. However, the Planning Board and City Commission ultimately classified the area as RM-2 which corresponded to the existing RM-100 zoning and land use classification in the 1980 Comprehensive Plan. At the Planning Board's Public Hearing, there was considerable testimony by some of the owners of affected properties on the north side of Belle Isle as to why the area should be changed to RM-2. When this recommendation was then reviewed by the City Commission, the former City Attorney further advised that the down-zoning and future land use amendment of the area to TH could constitute a taking of the property; accordingly the Commission approved the RM-2 classification. A subsequent thorough analysis was conducted to explore the consequences of the different land use classifications on Levels of Service. It was determined that, although a townhome classification was a desirable use, if because of legal issues, RM-2 must be put in place, there was sufficient supporting documentation on Levels of Service to justify this classification. Townhomes are still viewed by the City's Planning staff as an attractive housing type alternative for the City of Miami Beach. Townhome development would certainly have the least impact on the Islands in terms of traffic and congestion. There are presently only three areas in the City that are zoned exclusively for townhomes: a one block area of Espanola Way, west of Meridian Avenue; one parcel south of the Mount Sinai complex adjacent to the Julia Tuttle Interchange; and, the outer lots of Park View Island. Because of existing conditions in terms of built environment, vacant parcels and limited size, none of these sites offer a realistic opportunity for significant new townhome development in Miami Beach. Staff has concluded that this request is not one of determining what is the highest and best use in terms of development intensity on the north side and portions of the south side of Belle Isle. Rather, it is one of determining what type of development is desired to meet a perceived housing need and the general preference of the community as a whole. If we are to assume that the City is adhering to a policy of encouraging townhome development, and to a new policy direction in reducing development densities, then we must conclude that the portions of Belle Isle shown on the attached map are most desirable sites for such development. While the present RM-2 land use classification in this area does not contravene any goals or objectives of the City's currently adopted Comprehensive Plan or the Florida Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, the permitted zoning classification's permitted density and development regulations do not encourage the type of townhome development being sought. There is a significant public purpose in pursuing efforts to reduce residential densities and intensities, and the RM-2 classification does not meet that purpose. Staff has recommended, therefore, that the area be re-designated to the TH -Townhome classification in the City's Comprehensive Future Land Use Map.As a related recommendation, staff advises that the area be re-zoned to the Townhome district category in the City's Official Zoning Map. Planning Board Recommendations At the special meeting of October 20, 1992, the Planning Board once again held hearings on the proposed down-planning and down-zoning of the north side and a portion of the south side of Belle Isle. After considerable testimony, the Board took the following actions: a) On amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, there were two motions. First, to leave the Future Land Use category as it is, RM-2; there was no second to the motion, so it failed. Second, to amend the Future Land Use category on the parcels in questions to TH; the vote was 3-2 in favor, but the motion also failed, since a favorable recommendation requires 4 affirmative votes. There were no other motions made on this item. b) On amending the Zoning Ordinance Map, there were also two motions. First, not to amend the present zoning classification of RM-2; the vote was 2-3, so the motion failed. Second, to amend the zoning classification on the parcels in question to TH; the vote was 3-2 in favor, so this motion also failed. There were no other motions made on this item. CONCLUSION As required by Zoning Ordinance 89-2665, the City Commission must set a public hearing date for these two related matters within sixty(60)days of the Planning Board rendering a decision. 7 23 Accordingly, the Administration has concluded that the Commission should proceed to set public hearings for the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance relating to Belle Isle, with first reading at a special meeting of the City Commission on December 9, 1992. This is the earliest date possible to meet the minimum public notice and advertising requirements. DJG:SRP:ml Attachment commisn\1098Brec.92 24 8 RESOLUTION NO. 92-20650 Calling a public hearing to consider transmitting to the Department of Community Affairs an amendment to the guture land use map of the City's Comprehensive Plan, changing the uses of certain privately owned properties located on Belle Isle and more particularly described in attached Exhibit "1" from the current land use designation of RM-2, multiple family, medium intensity to RM-1, multiple family, low intensity or TH, townhome, or a combination, thereof.