2011-27585 Reso 2011- 27585
RESOLUTION NO.'
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE SECTION 118 -563 TO
GRANT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF UP TO
SIX EXISTING AUSTRALIAN PINE TREES FROM THE PINE TREE DRIVE HISTORIC
SITE.
WHEREAS, Pine Tree Drive from 30 to 46 Street is a Designated Historic Site; and
WHEREAS, the existing Australian Pine Trees along Pine tree Drive are considered a
`Significant Landscape Feature'; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department commissioned an
independent study of the existing Australian Pine Trees along Pine Tree Drive in order to fully
assess their condition and potential viability; and
WHEREAS, the independent study commissioned by the Parks and Recreation Department,
as well as the City's Urban Forrester, have recommended the removal of up to six (6) existing
Australian Pine Trees for a thorough and detailed examination; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2011 the Historic Preservation Board ( "HPB ") considered a
request by the Miami -Dade County Public Works Department, the owner of the Pine Tree Drive
right -of- way, for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of up to six (6) existing Australian
Pine Trees and recommended favorably for the City Commission to approve the application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of such trees; and
WHEREAS, the Commission follows the Historic Preservation Board process of holding a
Public Hearing to consider the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is a public right -of -way, and pursuant to Miami Beach City
Code Sections 118 - 102(3) and 118- 563(i), the HPB recommendation is advisory to the City
Commission, which has final authority for approval or disapproval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition; and
WHEREAS, based on the plans and documents submitted with the application, the testimony
and information provided by the applicant, and the reasons set forth in the Historic Preservation
Board Order and staff report, the City Commission finds that the project satisfies the Certificate of
Appropriateness for. Demolition Criteria in Section 118- 564(f)(4) of the Miami Beach Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission hereby g rant a
request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for the removal of up to six (6) existing
Australian Pine Trees from the Pine Tree rive Historic Site.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this MA day of JOnciary 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City Of Miami Beach, Florida, pursuant to Miami Beach City
Code Section 118 -563, granting a Certificate Of Appropriateness for Demolition for the removal of up to six (6)
Australian Pine Trees from the Pine Tree Drive Historic Site.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
N/A
Issue:
Should the City Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the removal of up to six (6)
Australian Pine Trees from the Pine Tree Drive Historic Site ?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
PUBLIC HEARING
Adopt the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On January 11 2011, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) will hear the request to grant a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition for the removal of up to six (6) Australian Pine Trees from the Pine Tree Drive
Historic Site.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
2
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Richard Lorber or Thomas Mooney
Sign - Offs:
Department Director Assistant Ci a • er City Manager
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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
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: January 19, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE SECTION
118 -563 TO GRANT . A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE
REMOVAL OF UP TO SIX EXISTING AUSTRALIAN PINE TREES FROM THE PINE
TREE DRIVE HISTORIC SITE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution granting the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition.
BACKGROUND:
In September of 2010, an independent risk assessment of the 300 Australian Pine Trees located
along Pinetree Drive was undertaken at the request of the City's Parks & Recreation
Department. During the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005, approximately 5 of the trees fell. More
recently, on September 15, 2010, another Iarge Australian Pine fell on a calm morning. All six (6)
of these failures, according to the report commissioned by the City, were the result of `basal
decay'.
In order to further, and more accurately, assess the health of the existing trees along this historic
roadway, the City's Parks Department and the Miami -Dade County Public Works Department
are seeking to remove 5 -6 Australian Pine Trees for a more detailed examination.
While highly sensitive to the critical role that the existing Australian Pine Trees along Pine Tree
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Drive play in the history of the City, staff does recognize that there are tangible safety concerns
associated with the existing trees. As such, staff is not opposed to the limited removal proposed
by the City's consultant, in order to more accurately determine the physical condition of the
trees.
On January 11 2011, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) will hear the r
(HPB) request to grant a
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for the removal of up to six (6) existing Australian
Pine Trees from the Pine Tree Drive Historic Site.
Due to the emergency nature of the situation, the City Commission public hearing required for
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this action has been set for today's Commission meeting. The action of the HPB on January
1 1 th will be reported to the Commission as part of the staff presentation.
CONCLUSION:
The Administration recommends that, upon conclusion of the Public Hearin the City
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Commission on adopt the Resolution and grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for
the removal of up to six (6) existing Australian Pine Trees from the Pine Tree Drive Historic Site.
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, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given P
Y iven that a public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
in the Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
Pursuant
to Miami Beach City Code Section 118 -563, The City of Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County are
seeking a Certificate of. Appropriateness for the removal of existing Pine Trees located at 3000 -4600 Pine
Tree Drive, a Designated Historic Site The applicant, the City of Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County, are
requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the examination and removal of existing Pine Trees, in order to
assess and address the viability and safety of the trees.
Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at (305) 673- 7550..
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented by an agent, or to express
Convention Center Drive,
their views in writing addressed to the City Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 continued and, under such
1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may be opened and
circumstances additional legal notice would not be provided. ,
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Robert E. Parcher
City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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