2010-27562 Reso RESOLUTION NO..
2010 -27562
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GRANTING OF
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE
ROBERT C. HAAS HANDBALL COURTS AND FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A
FACILITY KNOWN AS "FRIENDSHIP CORNER" PURSUANT TO THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE - LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION SECTION 118 -564
(F) (4). BOTH FACILITIES ARE LOCATED AT FLAMINGO PARK, 1200
MERIDIAN AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the Robert C. Haas Handball Court facility and the facility known as "Friendship
Corner" were constructed at 1200 Meridian Avenue, within the boundaries of the Flamingo Park; and
WHEREAS, the Robert C. Haas Handball Court facility is approximately 1,888 square feet,
and the "Friendship Corner" facility is approximately 2,202 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Robert C. Haas Handball Court and the "Friendship Corner" facility are both
comprised of notably deteriorated single -story structures and are not utilized; and
WHEREAS, the Flamingo Park Master Plan was developed for various improvements
including the demolition of the Robert C. Haas Handball Court to allow for construction of a new
skate park and the demolition of the facility known as "Friendship Corner", providing additional
passive green space; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is following the process set forth for demolition of facilities used
by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) within an historic district of setting a Public Hearin g to
consider granting both facilities a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition; and
WHEREAS, this facility is a City owned property, and pursuant to City of Miami Beach City
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Code Section 118- 102(3), the HPB recommendation is advisory to the City Commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that a public hearin g shall be held on
January 19, 2011 to consider the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the
Robert C. Haas Handball Court, and the demolition of the facility known as the "Friendship Corner",
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pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Section 118 -563.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, setting of a public hearing
for the Granting of Certificates of Appropriateness for the demolition of the Robert C. Haas Handball
Courts and for the demolition of a facility known as "Friendship Corner", pursuant to Miami Beach City
Code — Land Development Regulation Section 118 -564 (f) (4). Both facilities are located at Flamingo
Park, 1200 Meridian Avenue.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
To ensure well designed quality Capital Projects
Issue:
Should the City Commission set the public hearing for the granting of Certificates of Appropriateness for
demolition of the Robert C. Haas Handball Courts and for demolition of a facility known as "Friendship
Corner", located at 1200 Meridian Avenue?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
The Robert C. Haas Handball Court facility and Friendship Corner facility, located at 1200 Meridian
Avenue, were constructed within the boundaries of the Flamingo Park (Park). The handball court facility is
approximately 1,888 SF, and the Friendship Corner facility is approximately 2,202 SF. Both facilities are
comprised of a single -story structure. Due to their deteriorated condition, the Parks and Recreation
Department have not programmed the facilities for use.
The request for a recommendation to the City Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Demolition of the Robert C. Haas Handball Courts and the Friendship Corner facilities was presented to
the Historic Preservation Board (HPB), by CIP staff during the November 9, 2010 meeting. The HPB
supported the recommendation for demolition independent of obtaining a permit for any replacement
structure, however, the Board requested that Staff submit the proposed landscape plan to buffer the
potential skate park at the January 11, 2011 HPB meeting for approval.
The City will also retain for the use of the handball facility patrons, four (4) existing exterior courts, and four
(4) interior courts until the new exterior handball courts are constructed. A request for a Job Order
Contracting (JOC) cost proposal for this Work has been issued.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
1 The Historic Preservation Board reviewed and approved this item at its meeting of November 9, 2010.
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Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 N/A N/A N/A
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()BPI Total .
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Matilde E. Reyes, CIP Office
Sign -Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \
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DATE: December 8, 2010
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GRANTING OF
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE
ROBERT C. HAAS HANDBALL COURTS AND FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A
FACILITY KNOWN AS "FRIENDSHIP CORNER" PURSUANT TO THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE - LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION SECTION 118 -564 (F)
(4). BOTH FACILITIES ARE LOCATED AT FLAMINGO PARK, 1200 MERIDIAN
AVENUE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission set a public hearing for the January
19, 2011 meeting.
ANALYSIS
The Robert C. Haas Handball Court facility and Friendship Corner facility, located at 1200
Meridian Avenue, were constructed within the boundaries of the Flamingo Park (Park). The
handball court facility is approximately 1,888 SF, and the Friendship Comer facility is
approximately 2,202 SF. Both facilities are comprised of a single -story structure. Due to their
deteriorated condition, the Parks and Recreation Department have not programmed the
facilities for use.
On December 6, 2006, the Administration requested authorization to issue a Request for
Qualification (RFQ) No. 15-06/07, for architectural, engineering, urban design, and landscape
architectural services for the planning, design, bid and award, and construction administration
services for the Flamingo Park Project (Project).
The project Scope of Work, includes the master planning, design development, permitting, bid
and award, and construction administration for improvements including the renovation of, and
improvements to, various facilities within the Park. This includes the demolition of the existing
Haas Handball Courts to allow for the construction of a new skatepark. Also, included is the
demolition of the Friendship Corner with restoration of the area to an open sodded green space
as requested by the community. The Land Use and Development Committee recently
discussed the proposed skate park and concluded that the proposed design for the skate park
should be rejected.
Commission Memorandum Robert C. Haas Handball Court & Friendship Corner Demolition
December 8, 2010
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The City will also retain for the use of the handball facility patrons, four (4) existing exterior
courts, and four. (4) interior courts until the new exterior handball courts are constructed. A
request for a Job Order Contracting (JOC) cost proposal for this Work has been issued.
The request for a recommendation to the City Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness
for Demolition of the Robert C. Haas Handball Courts and the facility known as "Friendship
Corner" was presented to the Historic Preservation Board (HPB), by CIP staff during the
November 9, 2010 meeting.
The HPB supported the recommendation for demolition of the structures independent of
obtaining a building permit for any replacement structures and requested that staff submit the
proposed landscape plan to buffer the potential skate park at the January 11, 2011 HPB
meeting for approval
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission set a public hearing for the January
19, 2011 meeting to consider the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition
of the Robert C. Haas Handball Courts facility, and for the demolition of the Friendship Corner
facility, located at 1200 Meridian Avenue.
Since this facility is a City owned property, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
recommendation is advisory to the City Commission (pursuant to City Code Section 118 -563).
Attachment 1- HPB Order
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2010
FILE NO 7207
PROPERTY: 1200 Meridian Avenue - Flamingo Park Skate Park
LEGAL: All of that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the southwest
quarter of section 34, township 53 south, range 42 east, and in the
northwest quarter of section 3, township 54 south, range 42 east, situated
in the City of Miami Beach, County of Miami Dade, State of Florida.
IN RE: The Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the
existing Robert C. Haas Handball Courts, and demolition of the single story
facility known as `Friendship Corner', and the construction of a new skate
park facility and associated landscaping, hardscape, and lighting within
Flamingo Park.
ORDER
The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, filed an application with the Cit y of Miami Beach
Planning Department for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
The City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board makes the following INDINGS OF FACT,
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based upon the evidence, information, testimony and materials presented at the public hearing
and which are part of the record for this matter:
A. The subject property is located within the Flamingo Park Local Historic District and the
National Register Architectural District.
B. Based on the plans and documents submitted with the application, testimony and
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information provided by the applicant, and the reasons set forth in the Planning Department
Staff Report, the project as submitted is consistent with the Certificate of Appropriateness
Criteria in Section 118- 564(a)(1) of the Miami Beach Code, is not consistent with Certificate
of Appropriateness Criteria `a -d' in Section 118- 564(a)(2) of the Miami Beach Code, is not
consistent with Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria `a -e' & `g -h' in Section 118-564(a)(3)
of the Miami Beach Code, and is not consistent with Certificate of Appropriateness for
Demolition Criteria `1 -5' in Section 118- 564(f)(4) of the Miami Beach Code.
C. The project would be consistent with the criteria and requirements of section 118 -564 if the
following conditions are met:
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2010
1. The demolition of the Robert C. Haas Handball Courts, and the demolition of the single
story facility known as 'Friendship Corner', is recommended for approval, and may be
permitted prior to the issuance of a building permit for the skate park, subject to final
approval by the City Commission. Such areas shall be required to be sodded after
demolition and until a building permit for the skate park is issued.
2. A revised landscape plan, prepared by a Professional Landscape Architect, registered
in the State of Florida, and corresponding site plan, shall be submitted to and
approved by the Historic Preservation Board, prior to the completion of the skate park
project.
3. Revised elevation, site plan and floor plan drawings shall be submitted to and
approved by staff; at a minimum, such drawings shall incorporate the following:
a. The final location and details of all exterior fence systems, including materials,
dimensions and finishes, shall be subject to the review and approval of staff.
b. The final design and details of all exterior walkways, including materials,
dimensions and finishes shall be provided, in a manner to be reviewed and
approved by staff.
c. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the project Architect shall
verify, in writing, that the subject project has been constructed in accordance with
the plans approved by the Planning Department for Building Permit.
4. All new and altered elements, spaces and areas shall meet the requirements of the
Florida Accessibility Code (FAC).
5. The project shall comply with any landscaping or other sidewalk/street improvement
standards as may be prescribed by a relevant Urban Design Master Plan approved
prior to the completion of the project and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. At the time of completion of the project, only a Final Certificate of Occupancy CO or
Final Certificate of Completion (CC) may be applied for; the staging and scheduling of
the construction on site shall take this into account. All work on site must be
completed in accordance with the plans approved herein, as well as by the Building,
Fire, Planning, CIP and Public Works Departments, inclusive of all conditions imposed
herein, and by other Development Review Boards, and any modifications required
pursuant to field inspections, prior to the issuance of a CO or CC. This shall not
prohibit the issuance of a Partial or Temporary CO, or a Partial or Tempora ry CC.
7. The Final Order is not severable, and if any provision or condition hereof is held void
or unconstitutional in a final decision by a court of competent jurisdiction, the order
shall be returned to the Board for reconsideration as to whether the order meets the
criteria for approval absent the stricken provision or condition, and /or it is appropriate
to modify the remaining conditions or impose new conditions.
8. The conditions of approval herein are binding on the applicant, the property's owners,
operators, and all successors in interest and assigns.
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2010
9. Nothing in this order authorizes a violation of the City Code or other applicable law, nor
allows a relaxation of any requirement or standard set forth in the City Code.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the evidence, information,
testimony and materials presented at the public hearing, which are part of the record for this
matter, and the staff report and analysis, which are adopted herein, including the staff
recommendations, which were amended by the Board, that the Certificate of Appropriateness is
GRANTED for the above- referenced project subject to those certain conditions specified in
paragraph C of the Findings of Fact (Condition Nos. 1 -9, inclusive) hereof, to which the
applicant has agreed.
PROVIDED, the applicant shall build substantially in accordance with the plans approved by the
Historic Preservation Board, as determined by staff, entitled "Skate Park, Certificate of
Appropriateness for New Construction and Demolition ", as prepared by the City of Miami Beach
Capital Improvement Projects office, dated November 2010.
When requesting a building permit, the plans submitted to the Building Department for permit
shall be consistent with the plans approved by the Board, modified in accordance with the
conditions set forth in this Order. No building permit may be issued unless and until all
conditions of approval that must be satisfied prior to permit issuance, as set forth in this Order,
have been met.
The issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness does not relieve the applicant from obtaining all
other required Municipal, County and /or State reviews and permits, including final zoning
approval. If adequate handicapped access is not provided on the Board- approved plans, this
approval does not mean that such handicapped access is not required. When requesting a
building permit, the plans submitted to the Building Department for permit shall be consistent
with the plans approved by the Board, modified in accordance with the conditions set forth in
this Order.
If the Full Building Permit for the project is not issued within eighteen (18) months of the meeting
date at which the original Certificate of Appropriateness was granted, the Certificate of
Appropriateness will expire and become null and void. If the Full Building Permit for the ro'ect
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should expire for any reason (including but not limited to construction not commencing and
continuing, with required inspections, in accordance with the applicable Building Code), the
Certificate of Appropriateness will expire and become null and void.
In accordance with Section 118 -561 of the City Code, the violation of any conditions and
safeguards that are a part of this Order shall be deemed a violation of the land development
regulations of the City Code. Failure to comply with this Order shall subject the Certificate of
Appropriateness to Section 118 -564, City Code, for revocation or modification of the Certificate
of Appropriateness.
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HPB File No. 7207
Meeting Date: November 9, 2010
Dated this day of , 20 .
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
BY:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DESIGN AND PRESERVATION MANAGER
FOR THE CHAIR
STATE OF FLORIDA )
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COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20 by Thomas R. Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager,
Planning Department, City of Miami Beach, Florida, a Florida Municipal Corporation, on behalf
of the corporation. He is personally known to me.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Miami -Dade County, Florida
My commission expires:
Approved As To Form:
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Filed with the Clerk of the Historic Preservation Board on ( )
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