2017-30019 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2017 -30019
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OCEAN
DRIVE SIDEWALK CAFE DESIGN GUIDELINES TO REQUIRE
THAT ALL FURNITURE AND OTHER ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH SIDEWALK CAFES LOCATED ON OCEAN DRIVE
BETWEEN 5T" AND 15T" STREETS BE MOVED TO THE WEST
PART OF THE SIDEWALK.
WHEREAS, Ocean Drive is a unique, historic, and highly significant promenade
containing hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments, which serve tourists and residents
alike; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2016, and pursuant to Resolution No. 2016 - 29590, the
Mayor and City Commission adopted the Ten Point Plan for Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th
Streets (the "Ten Point Plan "); 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 Design
Guidelines ( "Design Guidelines ") for sidewalk cafes located on Ocean Drive between 5th and
15th Streets; and
WHEREAS, the Design Guidelines establish design standards intended to ensure the
compatibility between sidewalk cafe furnishings and Ocean Drive's historic architecture; and
WHEREAS, the Design Guidelines require that, with limited exceptions, all sidewalk
elements of a sidewalk cafe must be moved to the west part of the sidewalk, abutting each
respective property; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the Design Guidelines contain an exception (which was
recommended in the Ten Point Plan) allowing for the retention of sidewalk cafe furnishings on
the east side of the sidewalk in limited instances, in the event that relocating furnishings to the
west side of the sidewalk would not feasible due to the layout of a particular property and /or
other related factors; and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk cafe furnishings currently located on the east side of the
sidewalk interrupt the continuous 5' -0" wide pedestrian path, and adversely impact pedestrian
safety, security and ADA access; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Mayor and City Commission desire to amend the Design
Guidelines to remove the current exception and require that all sidewalk cafe furniture and other
elements associated with sidewalk cafes located on Ocean Drive be relocated to the west side
of the sidewalk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby amend the Ocean Drive Sidewalk Cafe Design Guidelines to require that all
furniture and other elements associated with sidewalk cafes located on Ocean Drive between
5th and 15th Streets be moved to the west part of the sidewalk.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 13, 2017
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OCEAN DRIVE SIDEWALK CAFE
DESIGN GUIDELINES TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FURNITURE AND OTHER
ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SIDEWALK CAFES LOCATED ON OCEAN
DRIVE BETWEEN 5TH AND 15TH STREETS BE MOVED TO THE WEST PART
OF THE SIDEWALK.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On September 27, 2016, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the Ten Point Plan for Ocean
Drive between 5th and 15th Streets (Resolution No. 2016 - 29590).
On October 14, 2016, the Mayor and City Commission adopted a Resolution approving Ocean Drive
Sidewalk Cafe Design Guidelines ( "Design Guidelines "). These guidelines are specific to all
sidewalk cafe operations located on Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th Streets (Resolution No.
2016- 29606).
On February 8, 2017, the Mayor and City Commission adopted a Resolution allowing the Historic
Preservation Board to review and approve umbrella fabric colors not specifically listed in the Design
Guidelines (Resolution No. 2017- 29752).
The Design Guidelines require that, with limited exceptions, all sidewalk cafe elements including
umbrellas, tables, chairs and menu boards, be moved to the western portion of the sidewalk, abutting
each respective property. Specifically, the Design Guidelines contain an exception (which was
recommended in the Ten Point Plan), allowing for the retention of sidewalk cafe furnishings on the
eastern portion of the sidewalk in limited instances, in the event that relocating furnishings to the west
side of the sidewalk would not be feasible due to the layout of a particular property and /or other
related factors.
There are four sidewalk cafes that have been approved to retain furnishings within the eastern
portion of the sidewalk. These furnishings interrupt the continuous 5' -0" wide pedestrian path and
adversely impact pedestrian safety, security and ADA access. The subject Resolution would amend
the adopted Ocean Drive guidelines by removing this exemption, allowing for sidewalk cafes to be
located on the western portion of the sidewalk only. This is consistent with the intent of the Design
Guidelines to ensure compatibility between sidewalk cafe furnishings, the pedestrian experience and
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Ocean Drive's historic architecture.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Resolution
KEYINTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Revitalize Key Neighborhoods, Starting With North Beach And Ocean Drive
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Manager
Sponsor
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
ATTACHMENTS:
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