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LTC 096-2011 Historic Preservation Board 1AM1 BE �# F D �. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 20H APR 2-5 P M 48 N O. L T C #1096 -2011 I LETTET, _, v lJJN TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission FROM:. City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez DATE: April 20, 2011 SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Board Resolution — Lincoln Road Attached, please find a copy of a resolution pertaining to the physical condition of Lincoln Road, which was adopted by the Historic Preservation Board at theirApril 12, 2011 meeting. The Board is urging the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach to take the following actions: 1. Refer to the Planning Board a comprehensive amend ment'pertaining to the operation of sidewalk cafes and all businesses on Lincoln Road. 2. Refer to the appropriate - committee(s) an_ action item specifying that side streets and applicable linkages to Lincoln Road need to be addressed. 3. To support the investment of capital dollars in refurbishing all blocks of Lincoln Road, including the widening of sidewalks on side streets leading to Lincoln Lane. 4. To approve the proposed management & maintenance agreement with UTA Management, LLC'for all of Lincoln Road and Sound Space Park. The Administration recommends that the Commission consider this request at the June 8, 2011 Commission meeting, as part of the discussion regarding the proposed management agreement for Lincoln Road. JMG /J rd /RGL:TRM C: Jorge.G. Gomez, Assistant City Manager Jose Smith, City Attorney Gary Held, First Assistant City Attorney Bob Parcher, City Clerk Richard G. Lorber, Acting Planning Director FAPLAN \$ALL \CM_RESP \HPB Reso 2011 Lincoln Road.ltc.docx CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board is charged by Ordinance as serving in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and other.City Boards on issues affecting the, City's architecture, design, historic districts and structures; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board strongly supports the efforts of the City to recall its unique social and architectural history, as well as further the dynamic character and attraction of Lincoln Road; and - , WHEREAS, Lincoln, Road is a unique, historic and highly significant retain and restaurant pro.menad.e, which serves tourists and residents alike; and WHEREAS, the need to maintain a careful balance between the -operational needs of restaurant operators and other businesses., and the architectural character and integrity of the . Streetscape; is critical for the long term success of Lincoln Road; and WHEREAS, the members of the Historic Preservation Board and. various other stakeholders have a serious concern with the overall quality, aesthetic and pedestrian experience on Lincoln Road; and WHEREAS, specific areas of. concern that need to be addressed by ordinance or_ policy changes include,. but are not limited to, exterior speakers, heating & cooling fixtures, planters, - displays, solicitation by restaurant employees, signage,.lounge chairs & oversized furniture, back of house fixtures & bussing stations; and WHEREAS, a re- evaluation of:the sidewalk cafe zones, as well as capital improvements for the main thoroughfare and side streets, are an integral part of the long term stability of Lincoln Road. THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that the Historic Preservation Board urges the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach to take the following actions: 1`. Refer to the Planning Board a comprehensive amendment pertaining to the operation of sidewalk cafes and all businesses on Lincoln Road. 2. Refer to the. appropriate committee(s) an action item specifying that side streets and applicable : linkages to Lincoln Road need to be addressed. - 3.. To support the investment of capital dollars in refurbishing all blocks of Lincoln Road, including the widening of sidewalks on side streets leading to Lincoln Lane. 4. To approve the proposed management & maintenance agreement with UTA Management, LLC for all of Lincoln Road and Sound Space Park. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL 2011. HERB SOSA Chair Historic Preservation Board . F:\PLAN\$HPB \RES0SM11 RESOSUNCOLN ROAD:DOCX