Resolution 2022-32173 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32173
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING FOR AN
AUGUST 23,2022 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH A QUESTION ASKING
WHETHER THE CITY SHALL INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FROM 2.0 TO 2.6 IN THE ALTON
ROAD GATEWAY AREA,WHICH IS BOUNDED BY 8TH STREET
ON THE NORTH, ALTON ROAD ON THE EAST,, 5TH
STREET/MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY ON THE SOUTH, AND
WEST AVENUE ON THE WEST.
BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH:
SECTION 1.•'
In accordance with provisions of the Charter of the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the
general laws of the State of Florida, a Special Election is hereby called and directed to be held in
the City of Miami Beach, Florida, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, for
the purpose of submitting to the electorate the question as set forth hereinafter.
SECTION 2.
That the appropriate and proper Miami-Dade County election officials shall conduct the
said Special Election hereby called, with acceptance of the certification of the results of said
Special Election to be performed by the City Commission. The official returns for each precinct
shall be furnished to the City Clerk of the City of Miami Beach as soon as the ballots from all
precincts have been tabulated.
SECTION 3.
That the said voting precincts in the City of said Special Election shall be as established
by the proper and appropriate Miami-Dade County Election Officials. All electors shall vote at the
polling places and the voting precincts as determined by the Miami-Dade County Election
Officials.'
' Pursuant to City Code section 38-3(b): "The City Clerk shall further publish, in a newspaper
meeting the requirementsset forth in Florida Statute § 50.031 and on the City's website, the
SECTION 4.
Notice of the adoption of this Resolution and of its provisions calling this Special Election
shall be given by publication in the Miami Herald, a newspaper of general circulation in Miami
Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida. Such publication shall be made in accordance with the
provisions of Section 100.342, Florida Statutes, and Section 38-3 of the Code of the City of Miami
Beach.
SECTION 5.
The Notice of Election shall be substantially in the following form:
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION HAS BEEN
CALLED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AND WILL BE HELD IN SAID CITY FROM 7:00 A.M.
UNTIL 7:00 P.M. ON THE 23rd DAY OF AUGUST, 2022, AT WHICH TIME
THERE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DULY REGISTERED AND
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH THE FOLLOWING
QUESTION:
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Alton Road Gateway Area
Increase Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2.0 to 2.6
City Charter requires voter approval before increasing a property's floor area ratio
("FAR") (City's method of regulating building size).
The Alton Road Gateway Area, located between 5th and 8th Streets, from Alton
Road to West Avenue, has maximum FAR of 2.0.
Shall City increase maximum FAR in above area from 2.0 to 2.6, only if existing
community health center at 710 Alton Road is relocated to another site, with new
health facilities and public library?
Yes
No
Said Notice shall further set forth pertinent information regarding eligibility of electors to participate
in said elections.
polling places for the election twice, once in the third week and once in the first week prior to the
week in which the election is to be held."
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SECTION 6.
That the official ballot to be used in the Special Election to be held on August 23, 2022
hereby called, shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit:
"OFFICIAL BALLOT"
Alton Road Gateway Area
Increase Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2.0 to 2.6
City Charter requires voter approval before increasing a property's floor area ratio
("FAR") (City's method of regulating building size).
The Alton Road Gateway Area, located between 5th and 8th Streets, from Alton
Road to West Avenue, has maximum FAR of 2.0.
Shall City increase maximum FAR in above area from 2.0 to 2.6, only if existing
community health center at 710 Alton Road is relocated to another site, with new
health facilities and public library?
Yes
No
SECTION 7.
The form of the ballots to be used in this Special Election and their preparation shall be in
compliance with all statutory requirements relating to the use of mechanical or other approved
voting machines or devices.
SECTION 8.
Registration of persons desiring to vote in the Special Election shall be in accordance with
the general law of the State of Florida governing voter registration. Qualified persons may obtain
registration forms to vote at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
First Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, during normal business hours, and at such other voter
registration centers and during such times as may be provided by the Supervisor of Elections of
Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections will register voters for this
Special Election until 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2022. All persons eligible to vote at this Special
Election must be registered before the time and date set forth herein or have registered previously,
as provided by law. Each person desiring to become a registered voter shall be responsible for
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properly filling out the registration form and returning it to the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department. All questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Miami-Dade
County Elections Department, 2700 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172; Telephone: (305)
499-VOTE (8683).
SECTION 9.
That voters participating via a Vote-by-Mail ballot in said Special Election shall be entitled
to cast their ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Laws of the State of Florida with
respect to such voting. All questions concerning Vote-by-Mail ballots should be directed to the
Miami-Dade County Elections Department, 2700 N.W. 87" Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172;
Telephone: (305) 499-VOTE (8683).
SECTION 10.
That the City of Miami Beach shall pay all expenses for conducting this Special Election
and will pay to Miami-Dade County or directly to all persons or firms, upon receipt of invoice or
statement approved by the Supervisor of Elections of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
SECTION 11.
That if the Charter Amendment provided for in Sections 5 and 6 above shall be approved
by a majority of the qualified electors of the City voting on the subject Charter Amendment, it shall
be considered adopted and effective upon the City Commission's acceptance of certification of
final election results.
SECTION 12.
Upon the Charter Amendment's approval by a majority of the qualified electors of the City
voting on such measure in the election and the City Commission's acceptance of certification of
final election returns, the City Clerk is hereby directed to have the subject Charter amendment
incorporated into the City Charter,file such Amendment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and file
the revised Charter with'the Department of State.
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SECTION 13.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution or of the ballot measure or
the Charter Amendment set forth herein is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining
portions of said Resolution, ballot measure or Charter Amendment.
SECTION 14.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED this as day of rn�0 , 2022.
ATTEST:
NAY 2 5 .2021 Dan Gelber
Mayor
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO
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AUGUST 23, 2022 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION:
BALLOT QUESTION
I. BALLOT QUESTION:
Alton Road Gateway Area
Increase Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2.0 to 2.6
City Charter requires voter approval before increasing a property's floor area ratio
("FAR") (City's method of regulating building size).
The Alton Road Gateway Area, located between 5th and 8th Streets, from Alton
Road to West Avenue, has maximum FAR of 2.0.
Shall City increase maximum FAR in above area from 2.0 to 2.6, only if existing
community health center at 710 Alton Road is relocated to another site, with new
health facilities and public library?
Yes
No
• Proposed Draft of City Code Amendment
(Subject to City Commission Revision and Final Approval)
CHAPTER 114
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 114-1. Definitions.
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Floor area means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floors of a building or buildings,
measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or from the exterior face of an architectural
projection, from the centerline of walls separating two attached buildings. For the purpose of
clarity, floor area includes, but is not limited to, stairwells, stairways, covered steps, elevator
shafts at every floor (including mezzanine level elevator shafts), and mechanical chutes and
chases at every floor(including mezzanine level).
For the avoidance of doubt, unless otherwise provided for in these land development
regulations, floor area excludes only the spaces expressly identified below:
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(9)floor area located below grade when the top of the slab of the ceiling is located at or
below grade. However, if any portion of the top of the slab of the ceiling is above grade, the
floor area that is below grade shall be included in the floor area ratio calculation. Occpitc
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for existing contributing structures that are located within a
local historic district, national register historic district, or local historic site, or for any
development within the Alton Road Gateway Area as more specifically defined in Section
142-311, when the top of the slab of an existing ceiling of a partial basement is located
above grade, one-half of the floor area of the corresponding floor that :is located below
grade shall be included in the floor area ratio calculation.
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SECTION 2.:Chapter 118 of the City Code, entitled "Administration And Review Procedures,"
Article I "In General," is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 118
ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 118-5.Unity of title; covenant in lieu thereof.
The term "unified development site" shall be defined as a site where a development is
proposed and consists of multiple lots, all lots touching and not separated by a lot under different
ownership, or a public right-of-way. A "unified development site" does not include any lots
separated by a public right-of-way or any non-adjacent, non-contiguous parcels.
Additionally, the following shall apply to any"unified development site":
(a) All lots need not be in the same zoning district; however;„the allowable floor area ratio
(FAR) shall be limited to the maximum FAR for each zoning district, inclusive of bonus
FAR.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a),for unified development sites containing properties with
different zoning classifications, Only (i) properties located in the Alton Road Gateway
Area,as more specifically prescribed in Section 142-311, and (ii) properties located in
commercial and/or mixed-use entertainment zoning districts,,may be joined together to
create a unified development site,and allowable floor area may be distributed within the
unified development site, provided the entire unified development site, including each
separate zoning district, has the same maximum floor area ratio (FAR), inclusive of
Cush , nifi d nm ire hall only contain commercial and/or mixed_
bonus FAR. �„ed�evek�ear���
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instrument creating the unified development site shall clearly delineate both the
maximum FAR, inclusive of bonus FAR, and total square footage permitted.
(c) In the event a future change in zoning district classification modifies the maximum floor
area ratio(FAR), inclusive of bonus FAR,for a district within a unified development site,
the maximum floor area square footage recorded for the unified development site shall
not be exceeded.
(d) The maximum FAR for a unified development site shall not exceed the aggregate
maximum FAR of the multiple lots allowed by the underlying zoning districts, inclusive
of bonus FAR. Within a locally designated historic district or locally designated historic
site within the Ocean Terrace Overlay District, any platted lot(s) with a contributing
building(s) that contain legal-nonconforming FAR and were previously separate and
apart from other lots that comprise the unified development site, may retain their existing
legal nonconforming FAR, provided no additional FAR is added to such platted lot(s).
(e) Within a unified development site within the Ocean Terrace Overlay District,
passageways or other connections that are in allowable FAR exception may be
permitted on lots with legal nonconforming FAR.
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SECTION 3. Chapter 130 of the City Code, entitled "Off-Street Parking," Article II, "Districts;
Requirements", Section 130-33(c) is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 130
OFF-STREET PARKING.
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ARTICLE II. DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS
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Sec. 130-33. Off-street parking requirements for parking districts nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, and
9.
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(c). [Parking district no. 6.] Except as otherwise provided in .these land development
regulations, when any building or structure is erected or altered in parking district no. 6, off-street
automobile parking spaces shall be provided for the building, structure or additional floor area as
follows. For uses not listed below, the off-street parking requirement shall be the same as for
parking district no.1 in section 130-32.
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(8) Governmental .Uses. Government-owned or leased buildings, uses and sites
which are wholly used by, open, and accessible to the general public, that are
located within 1,000 feet of a publicly accessible off-street parking facility: No
parking requirement.
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SECTION 4. Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts:and Regulations," at Article II, entitled "District
Regulations," at Division 3, entitled ."Residential Multifamily Districts," Subdivision IV, entitled
"RM-2,Residential.Multifamily, Medium Intensity," of the Land Development Regulations of the
Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 142
ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS.
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ARTICLE II. DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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DIVISION 3. RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY DISTRICTS
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SUBDIVISION IV. RM-2 RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY .
Sec. 142-220. Additional regulations for properties that front the west side of Alton Road
and the Julia Tuttle Causeway, and properties fronting the east side of West Avenue and
located within the Alton Road Gateway Area, as more particularly described in Sec. 142-
311.
a. The following regulations shall apply to properties that front the west side of Alton Road and
that front 41st Street/Interstate 195. In the event of a conflict within this division, the following
regulations shall control:
(1) The setback requirements shall be as follows:
Rear Pedestal: 10 feet*
Tower: 15 feet*
Side Pedestal: 10 feet*
Tower: 15 feet*
Notwithstanding the allowable projection regulations in section 142-1132, exterior unenclosed
private balconies and ornamental features may project 50 percent into a required yard.
(2) The regulations for new construction provided in subsection 142-219(1)shall only apply
to the eastern frontage of a building, along Alton Road. However, the requirement
provided in subsection 142-219(1) for the eastern frontage along Alton Road shall not
apply to a structure that is set back 50 feet or more from Alton Road.
(3) The regulations set forth in this section shall only apply to those properties that are
larger than 60,000 square feet in size as of the effective date of the ordinance codified
in this section November 28, 2020.
b. Properties fronting the east side of West Avenue and located south of 8th Street within the
Alton Road Gateway Area, as more particularly described in Sec. 142-311, shall be subiect to the
maximum FAR and maximum building height regulations set forth in Sec. 142-311(b). In the event
of a conflict within this article pertaining to maximum FAR and maximum building height, the
regulations set forth in Sec. 142-311(b) shall control.
SECTION 5. Chapter 142 of the City Code, entitled "Zoning Districts And Regulations," Article II,
"District Regulations," Division 5, "CD-2 Commercial, Medium Intensity," is hereby amended as
follows:
DIVISION 5. CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY
Sec. 142-311. Alton Road Gateway Area Development Regulations.
(a) The Alton Road Gateway Area incorporates the parcels in the area bounded by 8th Street on
the north, Alton Road on the east, 5th Street/MacArthur Causeway/SR A1A on the south, and
West Avenue on the west; excluding lots 15 through 22 of the Amended Fleetwood
Subdivision according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Rook 28 nano 3 of the_Public
Records of Miami Dade County, Florida; as depicted in the map below:
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(b) The following regulations shall apply to the properties located within the Alton Road Gateway
Area; where there is conflict within this division, the regulations below shall apply:
(1) Prohibited uses. In addition to the prohibited uses identified in Section 142-305, the
following uses shall also be prohibited: accessory outdoor bar counters, hostels, hotels,
apartment hotels, suite hotels, outdoor entertainment establishments, neighborhood
impact establishments, open air entertainment establishments, bars, dance halls,
entertainment establishments (as defined in Section 114-1), exterior alcoholic beverage
service after 12:00 a.m., interior alcoholic beverage service after 2:00 a.m., package stores,
any use selling gasoline, storage and/or parking of commercial vehicles on site other than
the site at which the associated trade or business is located; (in accordance with Section
142-1103), pawnshops, secondhand dealers of precious metals/precious metals dealers,
check cashing stores, convenience stores, occult science establishments, souvenir and t-
shirt shops, tattoo studios, and tobacco/vape dealers.
(2) Setbacks. The following setbacks shall apply tabu herd in Section 142 307 are modified
as follow:
a. Minimum setback from Alton Road: 10 feet for residential and non residential buildings
located south of the former 6th Street right-of-way; 0 feet for elevated open walkways;
and 0 feet for buildings located north of the former 6th Street right-of-way (subject to
provision of required clear pedestrian path as required under this section).
b. Minimum setback from West Avenue: 20 feet for buildings located south of the former
6th Street right-of-way; 10 feet for pedestal and 20 feet for tower for buildings located
north of the former 6th Street right-of-way; 0 feet for elevated open walkways.
c. Minimum setback from 5th Street/Mac Arthur Causeway: 17 feet; 0 feet for elevated
open walkways.
d. Minimum interior side setback for buildings located north of the former 6th Street right-
of-way: 0 feet for pedestal and 10 feet for tower.
e. Minimum rear setback for buildings located north of the former 6th Street right-of-way:
0 feet for pedestal and 10 feet for tower.
(3) Clear Pedestrian Path. A"clear pedestrian path,"free from obstructions including,but not
limited to, outdoor cafes, sidewalk cafes, landscaping, signage, utilities, and lighting, shall
be maintained along all frontages as follows:
a. The clear pedestrian path may only utilize public sidewalk and setback areas. The
clear pedestrian path shall be a minimum of ten feet wide, except along the portions
of West Avenue,Alton Road, and 5th Street/Mac Arthur Causeway south of 6th Street,
where it shall be a minimum of five feet wide. The clear pedestrian path may be
reduced by up to five feet for the sole purpose of accommodating the trunk diameter
of canopy street streets when adjacent to a building.
b. Pedestrians shall have 24-hour access to "clear pedestrian paths."
c. Clear pedestrian paths shall be well lit and consistent with the City's lighting policies.
d. Clear pedestrian paths shall be designed as an extension of the adjacent public
sidewalk.
e. Clear pedestrian paths shall be delineated by in-ground markers that are flush with the
path, differing pavement tones, pavement type, or other method to be approved by the
Planning Director.
f. An easement to the City providing for perpetual public access shall be provided for
portions of clear pedestrian paths that fall within the setback area.
(4) Maximum FAR. Maximum FAR. The maximum FAR for properties located in the Alton
Road Gateway Area shall not exceed the maximum FAR applicable to the underlying
zoning district. Notwithstanding the foregoing, once the public facilities identified in
subsection (b)(9)(b) are the subiect of an executed agreement between a property owner
and Miami-Dade County that requires the development of the identified public facilities, the
maximum FAR for the Alton Road Gateway Area shall be 2.6.
f Maximum Building Height.
a. The maximum height for a main use residential building located south of the former
6th Street right-of-way: 519 feet.
b. The maximum height for nen-residential structures located north of the former 6th
Street right-of-way: 49 150 feet for structures located north of the northern
boundary of the park and south of 8th Street; otherwise, 40 feet.
Height shall be measured from the base flood elevation, plus freeboard, provided
that the height of the first floor shall be tall enough to allow the first floor to
eventually be elevated to base flood elevation, plus freeboard, with a future
minimum interior height of at least 12 feet as measured from the height of the future
elevated adjacent right-of-way as provided under the City's Public Works Manual.
( )0) Floor plate. The maximum floor plate size for the tower portion of a residential
building located south of the former 6th Street right of way is 17,500 square feet, including
projecting balconies, per floor.
(64 L Residential buildings containing parking. Main use residential buildings
containing parking, which are located south of the former 6th Street right-of-way, are not
required to provide residential or commercial uses at the first level along every façade
facing a street or sidewalk as required in Section 142-308(a). However, the first level shall
be architecturally treated to conceal parking, loading, and all internal elements, such as
plumbing pipes, fans, ducts, and lighting from public view.
(-74 0) Green space. A minimum of 3.0 acres of open green space shall be located within
the Alton Road Gateway Area. For purposes of this section, green space shall mean open
areas that are free from buildings, structures, pavilions, driveways, parking spaces, and
underground structures (except non-habitable utility structures). However, sunshade
structures,open on all sides, and elevated pedestrian walks may be permitted. Open green
space areas shall consist primarily of landscaped open areas, pedestrian and bicycle
pathways, plazas, playgrounds, and other recreational amenities.
Public amenities.
a. Existing public amenities. The mayor and city commission recognize that a number
of important public amenities, which serve city residents, are currently located
within the Alton Road Gateway Area. Existing amenities include a 3.0-acre public
park and a public health clinic.
b. Additional amenities encouraged. The following additional facilities, which are
permitted uses in the underlying zoning districts, shall be encouraged:
The replacement of the existing public health center with the construction
of a new public health center, with a minimum size of 12,000 square feet,
in the Alton Road Gateway Area or within 500 feet of the boundaries of the
Alton Road Gateway Area.
ii. The construction of a new public library with a minimum size of 7,000
square feet, in the Alton Road Gateway Area or within 500 feet of the
boundaries of the Alton Road Gateway Area.
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
City Manager Alina T. Hudak
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: May 25, 2022
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA CALLING FOR AN AUGUST 23,2022 CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH A QUESTION ASKING
WHETHER THE CITY SHALL INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
RATIO (FAR) FROM 2.0 TO 2.6 IN THE ALTON ROAD GATEWAY AREA,
WHICH IS BOUNDED BY 8TH STREET ON THE NORTH, ALTON ROAD ON
THE EAST, 5TH STREET/MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY ON THE SOUTH, AND
WEST AVENUE ON THE WEST.
Pursuant to the request of City Commissioner Ricky Arriola, the attached Resolution has been
prepared calling for a City of Miami Beach Special Election to be held on August 23, 2022 for the
purpose of submitting to the City's voters the following question:
Alton Road Gateway Area
Increase Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 2.0 to 2.6
City Charter requires voter approval before increasing a property's floor area
ratio ("FAR") (City's method of regulating building size).
The Alton Road Gateway Area, located between 5th and 8th Streets, from
Alton Road to West Avenue, has maximum FAR of 2.0.
Shall City increase maximum FAR in above area from 2.0 to 2.6, only if
existing community health center at 710 Alton Road is relocated to another
site, with new health facilities and public library?
This Resolution is related to Agenda Items R5A and R5B on the May 25, 2022 Presentation and
Awards meeting agenda, which pertain to the Alton Road Gateway Area.
The approval of the City's voters is required pursuant to Section 1.03(c)of the City Charter, which
provides in pertinent part that the "floor area ratio of any property or street end within the City of
Miami Beach shall not be increased by zoning,transfer, or any other means from its current zoned
floor area ratio as it exists on the date of adoption of this Charter Amendment[November 7, 2001]
Alton Gateway— Ballot Question
May 25, 2022
Page 2
. . . unless any such increase in zoned floor area ratio for any such property shall first be approved
by a vote of the electors of the City of Miami Beach."
The County's deadline for City Commission adoption of a Resolution placing a matter on the
August 23, 2022 CMB Special Election ballot is May 27, 2022. Accordingly, it should be noted
that the Commission's May 25, 2022 Presentation and Awards meeting is the last meeting of the
City Commission at which a Resolution may be adopted placing a ballot question on the City's
August 23, 2022 Special Election ballot.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department has provided the City Clerk with an estimate of
approximately$28,499.90 (Cost Estimate for One Page Ballot)and $56,449.80 (Cost Estimate in
the Scenario Multiple Questions Triggers an Additional Page) to conduct the August 23, 2022
Special Election, which includes the costs associated with 14 days of Early Voting. (See
Department of Election Estimates). Additionally, the City will incur approximately $42,000 in
legally mandated advertisements, required by the Florida Statutes and the City Code, to notice
this Special Election.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
$28,499.90— Estimate 1-page ballot(Scenario 1)
$56,449.80— Estimate 2-page ballot(Scenario 2)
$42,000.00— Legally Mandated Advertisements
Maximum Estimated Amount: $98,449.80
Account: 011-9322-000312-90-400-592-00-00-00
Resolutions - R7 C
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: May 25, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR AN AUGUST 23, 2022 CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL ELECTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH A
QUESTION ASKING WHETHER THE CITY SHALL INCREASE THE
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FROM 2.0 TO 2.6 IN THE ALTON
ROAD GATEWAY AREA, WHICH IS BOUNDED BY 8TH STREET ON THE
NORTH, ALTON ROAD ON THE EAST, 5TH STREET/MACARTHUR
CAUSEWAY ON THE SOUTH,AND WEST AVENUE ON THE WEST.
ANALYSIS
Memorandum and Resolution to be submitted via Supplemental Agenda.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
n/a
Applicable Area
South Beach
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
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
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Commissioner Ricky Arriola
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