Resolution 2021-31582 Historic Preservation Board Review of Building Height Amendments
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31582
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO REVIEW AMENDMENTS
TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASES GREATER THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25)
FEET WITHIN A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020, at the request of Commissioner Mark
Samuelian, the City Commission referred a discussion item to the Land Use and
Sustainability Committee (LUSC) pertaining to a recommendation made by the Historic
Preservation Board (HPB) regarding the review of amendments to the Land Development
Regulations (LDRs); and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2021, the LUSC discussed this proposal and
recommended that the City Commission adopt a Resolution to establish a policy for the
review of future amendments to the City's LDRs pertaining to building height increases
greater than twenty-five (25) feet; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the LDRs that pertain to building height increases
greater than twenty-five (25) feet can have a significant impact on the built environment
and established character of the City's local historic districts; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City for the HPB to provide a
recommendation to the City Commission regarding amendments that propose to increase
allowable building height by an amount greater than twenty-five (25) feet within a local
historic district.
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 policy for the Historic Preservation Board to evaluate and
provide a recommendation to the City Commission regarding proposed modifications to
the Land Development Regulations that increase building height by an amount greater
than twenty-five (25) feet within a local historic district, as follows:
1. Review by the HPB shall take place at the next HPB meeting following referral
by the City Commission. Review by the HPB need not occur prior to review by
the Planning Board.
2. The HPB shall review and provide an advisory recommendation regarding the
LDR amendment to the City Commission. Where applicable, the HPB's
advisory recommendation shall be based upon the Certificate of
Appropriateness criteria in Chapter 118, Article X of the City Code.
3. Any recommendation of the HPB shall be transmitted to the City Commission
as part of the Commission Memorandum for First Reading.
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4. The requirements of this Resolution shall be deemed to have been satisfied in
the event the HPB fails, for any reason whatsoever, to review the LDR
amendment and provide a recommendation to the City Commission prior to
First Reading of the amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10 day of Rbruciry , 2021.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, Interim City Manager
DATE: February 10, 2021
SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD REVIEW OF BUILDING HEIGHT
AMENDMENTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO REVIEW AMENDMENTS TO THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BUILDING
HEIGHT INCREASES GREATER THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET WITHIN
A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
.13ACKGROUND/HISTORY
On October 13, 2020, the Historic Preservation Board approved the following motion by a vote
of 6 to 0, 1 absent:
Motion to transmit a recommendation to the Mayor and City Commission to require HPB
review of any proposed amendment that impacts height, massing or scale within the City's
local historic districts, prior to review by the Planning Board.
On December 9, 2020, at the request of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, the City Commission
referred a discussion item pertaining to a recommendation made by the Historic Preservation
Board (HPB) regarding the review of LDR amendments to the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee (item C4 A). On January 20, 2021 the LUSC discussed the item and recommended
that the City Commission adopt a Resolution to create a policy for the Historic Preservation
Board to evaluate and provide a recommendation to the City Commission regarding proposed
modifications to the Land Development Regulations that increase building height by an amount
greater than twenty-five (25) feet within a local historic district. Such review by the HPB would
need to adhere to the following:
1. Review by the HPB shall take place at the next HPB meeting following referral by the City
Commission. Review by the HPB need not occur prior to review by the Planning Board.
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2. The HPB shall review and provide an advisory recommendation regarding the LDR
amendment to the City Commission. Where applicable, the HPa's advisory recommendation
shall be based upon the Certificate of Appropriateness criteria in Chapter 118, Article X of the
City Code.
3. Any recommendation of the HPB shall be transmitted to the City Commission as part of the
Commission Memorandum for First Reading.
4. The requirements of this Resolution shall be deemed to have been satisfied in the event the
HPB fails, for any reason whatsoever, to review the LDR amendment and provide a
recommendation to the City Commission prior to First Reading of the amendment.
ANALYSIS
The powers and duties of the HPB include the review of all amendments affecting Division 4,
Article II of Chapter 118 entitled "Historic Preservation Board" and Article X of Chapter 118
entitled "Historic Preservation". The amendment procedure for all other sections of the Land
Development Regulations (LDRs), including amendments to Chapter 142 entitled "Zoning
Districts and Regulations" requires a formal review and recommendation by the Planning Board,
in addition to City Commission review and approval.
The City Commission may refer an amendment to the LDRs to the HPB for discussion and
recommendation on an as needed basis. The decision to refer any proposed LDR amendment
to a land use board is at the discretion of the City Commission.
The attached Resolution reflects the recommendation of the LUSC, as noted above. While the
current process is the most flexible, the proposal herein is not expected to significantly impact
the LDR review process.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Improved Development Process
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 Mark Samuelian
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