LTC 172-2017 Planning Board Resolution - Recommendation Pertaining to Ocean DriveOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO, LTC# 172-2017
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of t e City Com ssion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 30, 2017
SUBJECT: Planning Board Resolution — Recom endation Pertaining to Ocean Drive.
Attached, please find a copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Board at their March 28,
2017 meeting. The Board is urging the Mayor and City Commission to take the following actions
with regard to Ocean Drive:
(1) Implement the following changes to Ocean Drive sidewalk cafes:
a. Increase the width of the minimum required pedestrian path from five (5) feet to seven
(7) feet.
b. Prohibit the placement of menu boards on the right-of-way.
c. Implement the following recommendations of the ODTF regarding sidewalk cafes:
i. Construct up to a five-foot extension of the west sidewalk (such extension
should be limited, if possible, to permit the existing two lanes of traffic and two
lanes of parking to remain). The goal of the sidewalk extension is to improve
public safety, accommodate the substantial growth in pedestrian traffic which
has already occurred, and create a more unified, upgraded visual presentation
of iconic Ocean Drive. (ODTF Recommendation No. 4).
ii. Explore a limited expansion of the east sidewalk. (ODTF Recommendation
No. 5).
iii. Install concrete sidewalks or pavers of different colors or patterns to delineate
dedicated pedestrian pathways from areas available for dining, in order to
facilitate enforcement. (ODTF Recommendation No. 6).
iv. Install uniform lighting on the entire extended sidewalk on Ocean Drive from
5th to 15th Streets. (ODTF Recommendation No. 7).
v. Install new lighting on Ocean Drive and in Lummus Park reflecting the
seasonality of environmental issues (e.g., sea turtles) as well as resident and
tourist safety needs (e.g., lights should have the ability to change given the
specific seasonal requirements). (ODTF Recommendation No. 8).
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vi. Require umbrellas to have low-profile canopies. (ODTF Recommendation No.
9.A).
vii, Restrict the canopy color of sidewalk cafe umbrellas to a palette of pastel
colors, to be recommended by City Planning Department staff and the Historic
Preservation Board. (ODTF Recommendation No. 9.B).
viii. Limit umbrella canopies to one solid color per sidewalk cafe and allow the
sidewalk cafe to print its name, in a contrasting color and in a font no larger
than 12 inches, on the umbrella canopies or valences, (ODTF
Recommendation No. 9.C).
ix, Restrict umbrella canopies to a square or rectangular shape only. (ODTF
Recommendation No. 9.D),
x. Increase the minimum clearance under umbrella canopies to seven (7) feet
and the maximum height of the umbrella canopies to nine (9) feet. (ODTF
Recommendation No. 9.E).
xi. Allow minimal tilting of umbrella canopies, to an extent determined by City
Planning Department staff. (ODTF Recommendation No. 9.F).
xii. Allow umbrellas and umbrella canopies to remain closed and an the sidewalk
during hours when a business is closed. (ODTF Recommendation No. 9.G);
and
(2) Consider measures to mitigate the negative effects of noise on Ocean Drive.
The Administration recommends that the Commission consider the recommendation of the
Planning Board and provide appropriate policy direction.
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C: Raul Aguila, City Attorney
Rafael Granado, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. A0/7" L
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION ADOPT CERTAIN_
AMENDMENTS TO THE SIDEWALK CAFE ORDINANCE AND
OCEAN DRIVE SIDEWALK CAFE DESIGN GUIDELINES;
IMPLEMENT SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OCEAN
DRIVE TASK FORCE RELATING TO SIDEWALK CAFES; AND
CONSIDER MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE
EFFECTS OF NOISE ON OCEAN DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Ocean Drive is a unique, historic and highly significant promenade lined
with hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments, all of which serve tourists and residents alike;
and
WHEREAS, over the past few years, the City has dedicated significant attention and
resources toward improving the Ocean Drive experience; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the Mayor convened the Ocean Drive Task Force
("ODTF") to study and make recommendations as to how to improve the experience for
residents and visitors on Ocean Drive from 5th Street to 15th Street; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2016, the Mayor and City Commission made certain
amendments and adopted the final report of the Ocean Drive Task Force, which included
several proposals regarding sidewalk cafes on Ocean Drive; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2016, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No: 2046-29590,--adopting-the-Ten-Point Plan-forOcean Drive; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2016, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2016-29606, adopting the City of Miami Beach Ocean Drive Sidewalk Cafe Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of further improving the conditions on Ocean Drive for
residents and visitors, the Planning Board hereby desires to make the following additional
recommendations to the Mayor and City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Planning Board recommends that the Mayor and
City Commission take the following actions with regard to Ocean Drive:
(1) Implement the following changes to Ocean Drive sidewalk cafes:
a. Increase the width of the minimum required pedestrian path from five (5) feet to
seven (7) feet.
b. Prohibit the placement of menu boards on the right-of-way.
c. Implement the following recommendations of the ODTF regarding sidewalk
cafes:
1. Construct up to a five-foot extension of the west sidewalk (such extension
should be limited, if possible, to permit the existing two lanes of traffic and
two lanes of parking to remain). The goal of the sidewalk extension is to
improve public safety, accommodate the substantial growth in pedestrian
traffic which has already occurred, and create a more unified, upgraded
visual presentation of iconic Ocean Drive. (ODTF Recommendation No.
4).
ii. Explore a limited expansion of the east sidewalk. (ODTF
Recommendation No. 5).
iii. Install concrete sidewalks or pavers of different colors or patterns to
delineate dedicated pedestrian pathways from areas available for dining,
in order to facilitate enforcement. (ODTF Recommendation No. 6).
iv. Install uniform lighting on the entire extended sidewalk on Ocean Drive
from 5th to 15th Streets. (ODTF Recommendation No. 7).
v. Install new lighting on Ocean Drive and in Lummus Park reflecting the
seasonality of environmental issues (e.g., sea turtles) as well as resident
and tourist safety needs (e,g„ lights should have the ability. to change
given the specific seasonal requirements). (ODTF Recommendation No.
8).
vi. Require umbrellas to have low-profile canopies. (ODTF Recommendation
No. 9.A).
vii. Restrict the canopy color of sidewalk cafe umbrellas to a palette of pastel
colors, to be recommended by City Planning Department staff and the
Historic Preservation Board. (ODTF Recommendation No. 9.B).
viii. Limit umbrella canopies to one solid color per sidewalk cafe and allow the
sidewalk cafe to print its name, in a contrasting color and in a font no
larger than 12 inches, on the umbrella canopies or valences. (ODTF
Recommendation No. 9.C).
ix. Restrict umbrella canopies to a square or rectangular shape only. (ODTF
Recommendation No. 9.D).
x. Increase the minimum clearance under umbrella canopies to seven (7)
feet and the maximum height of trie_u_ brdasan_QpieS.._to_niae_(9Lfeet.
(ODTF Recommendation No. 9.E).
xi. Allow minimal tilting of umbrella canopies, to an extent determined by City
Planning Department staff. (ODTF Recommendation No. 9.F).
xii. Allow umbrellas and umbrella canopies to remain closed and on the
sidewalk during hours when a business is closed. (ODTF
Recommendation No. 9.G); and
(2) Consider measures to mitigate the negative effects of noise on Ocean Drive.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ".day of Mo, Ire An, , 2017.
Attest:
Rafael E.
City Clerk
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