Resolution 2020-31442 Conceptual Illustrations and Massing Studies for Zoning Amendments
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31442
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PROTOCOL
FOR THE SUBMISSION,WHERE APPLICABLE,OF ILLUSTRATIONS,
MASSING STUDIES, AND COMPARATIVE GRAPHICS IN
CONNECTION WITH FUTURE REFERRALS OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT
INCLUDE MODIFICATIONS TO BUILDING HEIGHT AND/OR
BUILDING SETBACK REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2020, at the request of Commissioner Michael
Gongora, the City Commission referred a discussion item to the Land Use and
Sustainability Committee (LUSC) pertaining to conceptual illustrations, visuals, and
massing studies for City Code changes related to building height and setbacks; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2020, the LUSC discussed this proposal and
recommended that the City Commission adopt a Resolution to establish a policy for the
submission of visual exhibits in connection with future amendments to the City's Land
Development Regulations that involve modifications to building height and/or building
setback regulations; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Land Development Regulations that pertain to
building height and/or building setbacks can have a significant impact on the built
environment and established character of surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS,depending upon the scope of a proposed amendment, and the subject
geographic area of the City, certain visual exhibits or studies may assist the City
Commission, Commission Committees, and Land Use Boards in their review of the
amendment; and
WHEREAS, it is inthe best interests of the City for the City Administration to
provide a recommendation to the City Commission regarding proposed amendments to
building height and/or setback regulations, either at the time of the referral or as part of
the review of the amendment by the applicable City Commission Committee(s) and/or
Land Use Board(s); specifically, as to whether some or all of the following documentation
should be required:
1. Conceptual elevation, siteplan and floor plan drawings;
2. Massing studies and perspectives showing the built context of the immediate
area;
3. Comparison studies of the existing development regulations and the changes
proposed.
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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 establish a protocal for the City Administration to evaluate and
provide a recommendation to the City Commission as to whether any of the following
documentation should be required, in connection with proposed modifications to building
height andor setback regulations in the Land Development Regulations, either at the time
of the referral or as part of the review by the applicable City Commission Committee(s)
and/or Land Use Board(s):
1. Conceptual elevation, siteplan and floor plan drawings;
2. Massing studies and perspectives showing the built context of the immediate
area;
3. Comparison studies of the existing development regulations and the changes
proposed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 day of October, 2020
Dan Gelber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 14, 2020
SUBJECT:CONCEPTUAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND MASSING STUDIES FOR ZONING
AMENDMENTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PROTOCOL FOR THE
SUBMISSION, WHERE APPLICABLE, OF ILLUSTRATIONS, MASSING
STUDIES, AND COMPARATIVE GRAPHICS IN CONNECTION WITH
FUTURE REFERRALS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT INCLUDE MODIFICATIONS TO
BUILDING HEIGHTAND/OR BUILDING SETBACK REGULATIONS.
RECOMMENDATION
The administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On September 16, 2020, at the request of Commissioner Michael Gongora, the City
Commission referred a discussion item to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC)
pertaining to conceptual illustrations, visuals and massing studies for City Code changes related
to building height and setbacks.
On September 22, 2020,the LUSC discussed the item and recommended that a resolution be
drafted for the City Commission that establishes a policy for the administration to provide, on a
case by case basis, a recommendation as to when conceptual illustrations and visuals would be
appropriate for zoning code amendments.
ANALYSIS
Referrals for amendments to the Land Development Regulations of the City Code can have a
significant impact on the built environment and established character of immediate areas. This is
particularly true regarding Floor Area Ratio (FAR), building height and building setback
amendments. Depending upon the extent of a proposed code amendment, as well as the
locations in the City, additional documentation may need to be provided as part of future
referrals to the applicable City Commission Committees and Land Use Boards.
The attached Resolution provides that the City administration make a recommendation to the
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City Commission regarding proposed amendments to FAR, building heights and setbacks,
either at the time of the referral or as part of the review by the applicable City Commission
Committees and Land Use Boards, as to whether some or all of the following should be
required:
1. Conceptual elevation,sitepian and floor plan drawings.
2. Massing studies and perspectives showing the built context of the immediate area.
3. Comparison studies of the existing development regulations and the changes proposed.
CONCLUSION
The administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner Michael Gongora
ATTACHMENTS:
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