Planning Department Interoffice Memo Exhibit HEXHIBIT H
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Anna Parekh, Real Estate, Housing 8 Comm. Development Director
FROM: Jorge G. Gomez, Planning Director ~~~ ~, ~ M''~"M
DATE: July 1, 2009 ~~~~,,,,.d__
suBJECT: Analysis of Proposed Lease Agreements for South Shore Community Center
833 Sixth Street
Pursuant to your request, this memorandum will serve as a planning analysis of the
proposed lease agreements between the City and Jewish Community Services (JCS) of
South Florida, Inc., Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers (LHANC) of Dade
County, Inc., and Miami Dade County Community Action Agency (CAA), Inc., for use of
a total of 9,884 s.f. of City-owned space within the South Shore Community Center at
833 Sixth Street, said lease having an initial term of four (4) years and three hundred
and sixty four days, with an additional renewal term of five (5) years at the City's
discretion.
Section 82-38 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach requires that any proposed sale or
lease of City-owned land be analyzed from a planning perspective so that the City
Commission and the public are fully appraised of all conditions relating to the proposed
sale or lease. The following is an analysis of the criteria delineated in the Code:
1. Whether or not the proposed use is in keeping with city goals and
objectives and conforms to the city comprehensive plan.
Consistent -The subject property, 833 Sixth Street, is currently used as the
South Shore Community Center. The Future Land Use Map of the City's
Comprehensive Plan designates the site as PF Public Facility.
The respective lease agreements between the City and the three different social
service agencies, for use of the space for within the Community Center, would be
consistent with the land use designation contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The impact on adjacent property, including the potential positive or
negative impacts such as diminution of open space, increased traffic, noise
level or enhanced property values, improved development patterns and
provision of necessary services. Based on the proposed use of the
property, the city shall determine the potential impact of the project on city
utilities and other infrastructure needs and the magnitude of costs
associated with needed infrastructure improvements. Should it become
apparent that further evaluation of traffic impact is needed, the proponent
shall be responsible for. obtaining a traffic impact analysis from a reputable
traffic engineer.
Proposed Lease -South Shore Community Center
833 Sixth Street
July 75, 2009
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Consistent -The property subject to these leases is within the South Shore
Community Center, and has been and is currently in use as a community center.
There would be no diminution of open space as no new construction is being
proposed. No additional utility or infrastructure is necessary.
3. A determination as to whether or not the proposed use is in keeping with a
public purpose and community needs, such as expanding the city's
revenue base, creating jobs, creating a significant revenue stream, and
improving the community's overall quality of life.
Consistent -The agencies are proposed to pay their proportionate share of
operating expenses, but other than that, the leases will not be expected to
generate an income stream for the City. However, the agencies provide a variety
of desirable social services.
4. Determination as to whether or not the development is in keeping with the
surrounding neighborhood, will block views or create environmental
intrusions, and evaluation of the design and aesthetic considerations of the
project.
Consistent -The community center is integral to the surrounding neighborhood,
and provides a variety of needed services. Continued use for this purpose should
not create negative effects on the surrounding neighborhood.
5. The impact on adjacent properties, whether or not there is adequate
parking, street and infrastructure needs.
Consistent -There should be no additional impact on adjacent properties, as
the level of activity is expected to remain the same as previously. Parking is
available nearby. No further infrastructure needs are anticipated.
6. A determination as to whether or not alternatives are available for the
proposed disposition, including assembly of adjacent properties, and
whether the project could be accomplished under a private ownership
assembly.
Consistent -This criterion is not applicable.
7. Within the constraints of public objectives, the department should examine
financial issues such as job generation, providing housing opportunities,
and the return to the city for its disposition of property.
Consistent -The proposed leases may help to create additional jobs. No
housing opportunities are created by the proposed lease.
8. Such other issues as the Planning Department may deem appropriate in
analysis of the proposed disposition.
Planning Staff has not identified any further items.
JGG/RGL
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