2002-24751 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2002-24751
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE FLAGLER MEMORIAL
AND MONUMENT ISLAND AS AN HISTORIC SITE BY AMENDING
SUBPART B OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE
MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 118,
"ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES, " ARTICLE X,
"HISTORIC PRESERVATION," DIVISION 4, "DESIGNATION,"
SECTION 118-593, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGNATION,"
SUBSECTION 118-593 (E), "DELINEATION ON ZONING MAP" BY
DESIGNATING THE FLAGLER MEMORIAL AND MONUMENT ISLAND AS
AN HISTORIC SITE TO BE KNOWN AS THE "FLAGLER MEMORIAL AND
MONUMENT ISLAND HISTORIC SITE," LOCATED BETWEEN THE
MACARTHUR AND VENETIAN CAUSEWAYS IN BISCAYNE BAY, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2001, the City's Historic
Preservation Board held a public hearing and voted unanimously (6-
0; 1 absence) in favor of recommending that the City Commission
designate the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island, located between
the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways in Biscayne Bay, as an
Historic Site; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2002, the City'S Planning Board held
a public hearing and voted unanimously (7-0) in favor of the
proposed designation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Planning Department has
recommended this amendment to the Land Development Regulations of
the City Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 118-164(1) of the Land
Development Regulations of the City Code, for changes to the actual
zoning map designation for a parcel or parcels of land involving
less than ten contiguous acres, the City Commission shall hold a
public hearing on the proposed ordinance and may, upon the
conclusion of the hearing, immediately adopt the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is requesting that the first and
final reading public hearing for the proposed designation of the
Flagler Memorial and Monument Island Historic Site be set at this
time;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that a first and
final reading public hearing shall be held on March 20, 2002, to
consider the proposed designation of the Flagler Memorial and
Monument Island as an historic site as follows:
Public Hearing First and Final Reading
5:01 p.m.
in the City Commission Chambers at 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to publish and distribute the appropriate public notice of
said public hearing at which time all interested parties will be
heard.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of
February
, 2002.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
Setting of Public Hearing - Proposed Designation of the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as an
Historic Site
Issue:
The Administration is requesting that the Mayor and City Commission schedule a first and final reading
public hearing on March 20, 2002, to consider the proposed designation of the Flagler Memorial and
Monument Island, located between the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways in Biscayne Bay, as an
historic site.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Adopt the resolution scheduling a first and final reading public hearing on March 20, 2002, with a time
certain of 5:01 p.m.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On November 13, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a motion (6 to 0, 1
absence) to recommend approval of the designation of the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as an
historic site, in accordance with staff recommendations.
On January 22, 2002, the Planning Board unanimously approved a motion (7 to 0) to recommend approval
of the designation of the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as an historic site.
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
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CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Date: February 20, 2002
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager d
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE FLAGLER MEMORIAL AND MONUMENT
ISLAND AS AN HISTORIC SITE BY AMENDING SUBPART B OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE;
AMENDING CHAPTER 118, "ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,"
ARTICLE X, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION," DIVISION 4, "DESIGNATION,"
SECTION 118-593, "HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGNATION," SUBSECTION
118-S93(E), "DELINEATION ON ZONING MAP" BY DESIGNATING THE
FLAGLER MEMORIAL AND MONUMENT ISLAND AS AN HISTORIC SITE TO
BE KNOWN AS THE "FLAGLER MEMORIAL AND MONUMENT ISLAND
HISTORIC SITE," LOCATED BETWEEN THE MACARTHUR AND VENETIAN
CAUSEWAYS IN BISCAYNE BAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
THE ORDINANCE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution.
ANAL YSIS
The Administration is requesting that the Mayor and City Commission schedule a first and
final reading public hearing on March 20, 2002, to consider the proposed designation of
the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as an historic site.
On March 13, 2001, the City of Miami Beach Planning Department requested that the
Historic Preservation Board consider directing staff to prepare a preliminary evaluation
report with recommendations regarding the possible designation of the Flagler Memorial
and Monument Island, located between the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways in
Biscayne Bay, as a local historic site. This request was believed appropriate by staff due
to the historic character and visual landmark nature of the monument.
At the same meeting, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed such request and
unanimously approved a motion (6 to 0; 1 vacancy) to direct staff to prepare a preliminary
evaluation report with recommendations regarding the possible designation of the Flagler
Memorial and Monument Island as a local historic site.
Commission Memorandum
February 20, 2002
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
Flagler Memorial and Monument Island
Page 20f4
On June 12, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the preliminary evaluation
report with recommendations prepared by the staff of the Planning Department regarding
the designation of the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as a local historic site. The
Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a motion (5 to 0; 1 absence, 1 vacancy)
to direct staff to prepare a designation report and schedule a publiC hearing relative to the
designation of this new historic site to be known as the Flagler Memorial and Monument
Island Historic Site.
On November 13, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved a motion
(6 to 0; 1 absence) to recommend approval of the designation of the Flagler Memorial and
Monument Island as an historic site, in accordance with staff recommendations.
On January 22, 2002, the Planning Board unanimously approved a motion (7 to 0) to
recommend approval of the designation of the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as
an historic site.
The City of Miami Beach submitted a Special Category grant application in the amount of
$250,000 for the Grants-in-Aid program of the Department of State Division of Historical
Resources on May 30, 2001. The State historic preservation staff ranked the Flagler
Memorial as a high priority for both its historical and artistic significance and recommended
full funding of the project. The State staff noted that the monument's serious decay over
the past decades requires the earliest possible stabilization and restoration to prevent
future damage. Due to its remarkable history, including its association with two prominent
early Florida pioneers, State staff also considered the Flagler Memorial to be eligible for
designation as an individual historic site on the National Register on Historic Places. Upon
local designation, the Planning Department will commence with a detailed review of the
National Register nomination benefits and report its findings accordingly.
Unfortunately, the Florida State Historic Preservation Advisory Council did not award funds
for the Flagler Memorial project during the last grant cycle due to State budget funding
restrictions. In order to strengthen the grant application for the next grant cycle, the
Historic Preservation Advisory Council recommended that further analysis of the most
appropriate conservation systems should be conducted for long term protection of the
monument as a consequence of its high saline environment, as well as the development
of a strong public/student education component to the project. Further, the Historic
Preservation Advisory Council expressed concerns about the lack of maintenance of the
monument over the years and the need for funds to be allocated to ensure the continued
maintenance of the monument once the rehabilitation is completed. These issues will be
addressed by City staff prior to the resubmittal of the Special Category grant application
by May 31,2002.
Commission Memorandum
February 20, 2002
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
Flagler Memorial and Monument Island
Page 3 of 4
In fiscal year 2000, the City Commission endorsed, at the request of the City
Administration, the establishment of a Capital Improvements Program for the restoration
and ongoing maintenance of City monuments, sculptures, and fountains. Approximately
$30,000 was allocated for the maintenance of such structures in fiscal year 2001.
Fundraising efforts for the restoration of the Flagler Memorial have been initiated by the
City of Miami Beach Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment in consultation with the
Planning Department as well as in conjunction with the Art in Public Places Committee.
The private sector funding organizations include the Ocean Drive Magazine and Charles
E. Smith Residential. The Miami Beach Arts Trust serves as the fiscal agent. The first
significant fundraising event was held on May 23, 2001. As of October of 2001,
approximately $13,800 has been raised for the restoration of the Flagler Memorial.
Another fund raising event is scheduled to be held on February 19, 2002.
The City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource
Management jointly applied for and received a grant from the Florida Inland Navigation
District for the restoration and stabilization of Monument Island. Of the $105,000 in total
allocated funds, the City of Miami Beach contributed $25,000, the Department of
Environmental Resource Management provided $35,000, and the Florida Inland Navigation
District matched with $45,000. The scope of work for the grant includes the removal of
exotic plants, the introduction of native plant species, the provision of additional ground
cover, and the planting of mangroves to stabilize a portion of the island's shoreline which
is quickly eroding. The Department of Environmental Resource Management anticipates
the release of the project for the bid process in mid-March. The estimated date of
construction is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2002, with approximately 90 days to
complete the project.
The future of Monument Island is being discussed with nearby island residents. Several
of the issues raised so far focus on the island's accessibility to the public, type of amenities
to be offered (if any), development of a landscaping plan, addressing shoreline
stabilization, and establishing a continuous maintenance program.
DESIGNATION PROCESS
The designation report for a proposed historic site is required to be presented to the
Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board at separate public hearings. Following
public input, the Historic Preservation Board votes on whether or not the proposed historic
site meets the criteria listed in the Land Development Regulations of the City Code and
transmits a recommendation on historic designation to the Planning Board and City
Commission. If the Historic Preservation Board votes against the designation, no further
action is required. If the Historic Preservation Board votes in favor of designation, the
Planning Board reviews the designation report and formulates its own recommendation.
Commission Memorandum
February 20, 2002
Setting of Public Hearing - Historic Designation
Flagler Memorial and Monument Island
Page 40f4
The recommendations of both Boards, along with the designation report, are presented to
the City Commission. Because in this instance the proposed ordinance involves an area
of ~ than ten (10) contiguous acres, the City Commission must hold one (1) public
hearing on the designation. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Commission can
immediately adopt the ordinance with a 5/7 majority vote.
CONCLUSION
Therefore, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this
resolution scheduling a first and final reading public hearing on March 20, 2002, to
consider the proposed designation of the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as an
historic site.
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