2016-4028 Ordinance TC NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DISTRICTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-4028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS"
ARTICLE II "DISTRICT REGULATIONS", DIVISION 20 "TC NORTH BEACH
TOWN CENTER DISTRICTS", TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT
FOR BUILDINGS IN THE TC-1 TOWN CENTER CORE DISTRICT TO 125
FEET AND TO MODIFY SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a codified purpose of the North Beach Town Center districts is to promote
development of a compact, pedestrian-oriented town center consisting of a high-intensity
employment center, vibrant and dynamic mixed-use areas and attractive residential living
environments with compatible office uses and neighborhood-oriented commercial services; and
WHEREAS, a codified purpose of the North Beach Town Center districts is to encourage
pedestrian-oriented development within walking distance of transit opportunities at densities and
intensities that will help to support transit usage and town center businesses; and
WHEREAS, a codified purpose of the North Beach Town Center districts is to create a
place that represents a unique, attractive and memorable destination for residents and visitors;
and
WHEREAS, a codified purpose of the North Beach Town Center districts is to enhance
the community's character through the promotion of high-quality urban design; and
WHEREAS, a codified purpose of the TC-1 Town Center Core District is to promote
high-intensity compact development that will support the town center's role as the hub of
community-wide importance for business, office, retail, governmental services, culture and
entertainment; and
WHEREAS, the North Beach Town Center area has seen limited improvement over the
years and has faced financial constraints and neighborhood adjustments that have diminished
the general condition of the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach seeks to encourage and incentivize new
development within the North Beach Town Center area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach desires to allow additional height for buildings in
the TC-1 district, which may assist in improving the neighborhood by providing stimulus to the
community through new commercial and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, additional height for buildings in the TC-1 district will improve the overall
urban design of the Town Center Core District; and
WHEREAS, the height increase is consistent with the North Beach District Master Plan
developed by Dover, Kohl & Partners; and
WHEREAS, the amendment set forth below is necessary to accomplish all of the above
objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 142, Article II entitled "District Regulations", Division 20 "TC North
Beach Town Center Districts" is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 142-737. Development Regulations.
(a) The development regulations in the TC-1, TC-2 and TC-3 town center districts are as
follows:
District Maximum Floor Area Maximum Building Maximum Number
Ratio Height of Stories
(FAR)
TC-1 Town For lots equal to or less 75 125 feet_. 7 12 stories_.
Center than 45,000 sq. ft.-2.25
Core however, bBuildings
For lots greater than fronting on 71st Street
45,000 sq. ft.-2.75 shall not exceed 50 feet
in-height be subject to
the additional setbacks
as follows; stories 1 –4
shall be setback 10' and
above the fourth story
the building shall be
setback 25'.
cept that any portion
feet shall be set back an
cvcry 1 foot in height
abovc 50 feet
* * *
(b) Setback requirements: The minimum setback requirements for the TC-1, TC-2 and TC-3
districts are as follows. This includes all buildings, regardless of use, and subterranean
parking structures. The minimum setbacks define the buildable area of the lot.
Side
District Front Facing Interior Side Rear
a
Street
0 feet* abutting an alley or
where there is a side lot
Frontages along 71st 10 feet when line abutting 71st Street;
Street shall have a setback abutting a TC-3 otherwise 10 feet.
TC-1 of ten (10) feet for the first *Properties between
district or a future
Town four (4) stories and a Collins Avenue and
Center setback of 25 feet above 5 feet alley designated on Harding Avenue must
Core the fourth (4th) story; other the infill regulating provide access to the
frontages shall have a plan; otherwise it interior of the block for
setback of 5 feet shall be 0 feet. service vehicles as
determined by the design
review process.
SECTION 2. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered
to accomplish such intention, and, the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article",
or other appropriate word.
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder
shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14 day of Sent , 2016.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 14, 2016
10:35 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT: TC NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DISTRICTS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS" ARTICLE II
"DISTRICT REGULATIONS", DIVISION 20 "TC NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER
DISTRICTS", TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT FOR BUILDINGS IN
THE TC-1 TOWN CENTER CORE DISTRICT TO 125 FEET AND TO MODIFY
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY;
CODIFICATION;AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
On May 11, 2016, at the request of Commissioner John Aleman, the City Commission referred
the subject Ordinance amendment (Item C4I) to the Land Use and Development Committee
(LUDC). On June 15, 2016, the LUDC endorsed the proposal and recommended that the
boundaries for the proposed height increase be consistent with the recommendation of the
North Beach Master Planner.
On June 8, 2016, at the request of Commissioner Aleman, the City Commission referred the
subject Ordinance amendment(Item C4D)to the Planning Board.
The Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code provide the intent behind the
creation of the North Beach Town Center Districts (TC-1, TC-2, TC-3). The purpose of these
districts is to promote development of a compact, pedestrian-oriented town center consisting of
a high-intensity employment center, vibrant and dynamic mixed-use areas and attractive
residential living environments with compatible office uses and neighborhood-oriented
commercial services.
The Town Center Districts are intended to encourage pedestrian-oriented development within
walking distance of transit opportunities at densities and intensities that will help to support
transit usage and town center businesses. It is the City's intent to enhance the community's
character through the promotion of high-quality urban design, and within the TC-1 Town Center
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Core District, to promote compact development that will support the town center's role as the
hub of community-wide importance for business, office, retail, governmental services, culture
and entertainment.
The City has hired Dover Kohl and Partners to create a North Beach Master Plan. The first draft
of the master plan was presented to the public on June 7, 2016. The proposed amendment is
consistent with one of the master plan's first draft recommendations related to height within the
Town Center Area. The draft recommends increasing the height of buildings to 125 feet in order
to encourage slender towers, as opposed to lower "boxy" towers. This allows for buildings that
block out smaller vertical portions of the sky, as opposed to lower bulkier towers that block out
larger portions of the sky.
The attached ordinance proposes to allow additional height for buildings located in the TC-1
district, which may assist in improving the neighborhood by providing stimulus to the community
through new commercial and residential uses. The additional height for buildings abutting 72nd
Street will improve the overall urban design of the Town Center area corridor. As such the
attached ordinance would allow the construction of buildings on a unified development site to be
up to 125 feet without any additional increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
The Land Use and Development Committee recommend that the boundaries of the proposed
Ordinance be expanded to include all portions of the TC-1 District, from the initial proposal
which only included those properties which fronted 71st Street. Additionally, the committee
recommended that the setbacks suggested by the North Beach Master Planner be incorporated
into the legislation as well. It is suggested that on properties fronting 71st Street that the first
through fourth floors have a minimum setback of 10 feet, and that fifth through 12th floors have a
minimum setback of 25 feet. These modifications are included in the attached ordinance.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On June 28, 2016, the Planning Board (by a 4-1 vote) transmitted the- proposed ordinance
amendment, with a revised title, to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation. The
Planning Board also recommended that the required setbacks be incorporated into section 142-
737(b). This change has been included in the attached ordinance.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In accordance with Charter Section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall
consider the long term economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions," this
shall confirm that the City Administration City Administration evaluated the long term economic
impact (at least 5 years) of this proposed legislative action. The proposed Ordinance is not
expected to have a negative fiscal impact upon the City.
Legislative Tracking
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Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ ORDINANCE
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