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257-96 RDA RESOLUTION NO. 257-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE SOUTH POINTE STREETS CAPE PLAN. WHEREAS, the firm of Duany, Plater-Zyberk was engaged as a consultant to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency in December, 1994, and authorized by Resolution Number 184-94 to develop a concept plan for a South pointe Streetscape Program; and WHEREAS, this concept plan has been developed and refined with input from and consultation with South Pointe residents, developers, the South pointe Advisory Board ("SPAB"), the City Administration and Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency staff; and WHEREAS, this plan was presented to the Land Development Committee on September 18, 1996, and the Improvements/Finance Committee on October 10, 1996; and Use and Capital WHEREAS, the SPAB endorsed this concept plan on two occasions: the meeting of August 14, 1996, and the meeting of November 21, 1996; and WHEREAS, it has been recognized that the citywide streetscape palette for furniture and lighting, when completed and adopted, will be utilized as part of this concept plan; and WHEREAS, approval of the conceptual plan will regulate streetscape related to future development and guide street improvements planned within the existing residential community and commercial districts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY approve, ln concept, the South pointe Streetscape Plan. PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th December ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXeCUnON ~okr- pQA~ SECRETARY ~ R opment Agency General Counsel 1/- U -Jt Date Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Telephone: (305) 673-7193 Fax: (305) 673-7772 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM NO. 96-34 DATE: December 4, 1996 TO: Chairman and Members of the Board of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency SUBJECT: Jose Garcia-Pedrosa ~ Executive Director ~f ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE SOUTH POINTE STREETSCAPE PLAN. FROM: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. BACKGROUND At the August 15, 1996 South Pointe Advisory Board meeting the South pointe Streetscape Plan, as prepared by Duany-Plater Zyberk (DPZ), was presented and discussed by the members. This plan has been an on-going process that was initiated in January, 1995. Due to the amount of material to be reviewed and the fact that several members of the Board could not be present at this meeting, a motion was made and adopted that all members be given an opportunity to review the document and submit his/her vote in written form indicating: (1) approval, (2) approval with comments, or (3) disapproval. A total of eleven written responses were received. (Please note that the Board consists of thirteen members, but there are two vacancies.) All eleven votes approved the streetscape plan as presented, and six submitted written comments. Basically, the comments dealt with specific suggestions of trees specimens, specific manufacturers for benches and trash receptacles, concerns regarding methods for implementation, and personal wish lists for how the streetscape should be carried out. Copies of the actual votes have been attached as Exhibit A. S()urn f)()I~ l:?edevelC)pment Vlstrlct Clff Cr:~r:~ ~edevel()pment Vlstrict AGF.N)A ITEM 3-A December 4, 1996 The conceptual plan was reviewed by the Land Committee on September 18, 1996 and Improvements/Finance Committee on October 10, Use and Development at the Capital 1996. As reported at both of the above meetings, the staff of the Planning Division has been working to develop citywide streetscape plans and a palette of furniture and lighting options. The recommended palette will also address special features for public spaces and plazas. Attached as Exhibit B is a copy of a memo from the Planning Division dated November 20, 1996, that comments on the most recent version (dated November 11, 1996) of the South pointe Streetscape Plan as prepared by DPZ. At the November 21, 1996 South pointe Advisory Board meeting, it was stated that the desire of the Administration is to create a citywide palette of street furniture and lighting fixtures. The plan was unanimously adopted in principle, with the understanding that some items specified in the Plan are subject to change as the Administration better defines a citywide palette of street furniture, along with other matters dealing with parking, traffic and engineering. An approval of the concept plan at this time is important to the South pointe neighborhood, and will put into effect a series of streetscape guidelines that should be followed by all future development. It will allow the Administration to prepare a Capital Improvements Plan for the area which will then be implemented with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. Specific design efforts and engineering studies, including the resolution of outstanding issues such as street furniture and lighting, will be undertaken as the funds for the capital improvements become available. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that the Agency Board adopt the attached Resolution approving the South pointe Streetscape plan in concept. At~c>>ents JGP:HI~:MSD: jm EXHIBIT B CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PLANNING, DESIGN 8r. HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION lQ - - - From: Marla S. Dum~s Janet Gavarret November 20, South Pointe Streetscape To: Date: Subject: In response to your memo requesting comments on the most recent draft of the South Pointe Streetscape Plan prepared by DPZ, the Planning Division has the following comments and suggestions. - General: The South Pointe Streetscape Plan addresses all elements that comprise a successful streetscape. The Planning Division supports in principle, the comprehensive approach taken by DPZ in conjunction with the South Pointe Advisory Committee in bringing this project to fruition. We do however, have some concerns regarding the establishment and adoption of certain standards until a thorough review by City Departments who are ultimately charged with the planning, review, implementation and maintenance of these standards is completed by the Administration. 1. The Planning Division agrees fully with the recommendations concerning: - Trash receptacles - Sollards 2. The Planning Division does not fully concur with: - Lighting Options A and B - Bike Racks - Senches Several lighting, bike racks and bench standards are currently in use. The advent of numerous public projects currently under planning, design and construction involving streetscapes, including the Portofino development within the South Pointe area, present the City with an opportunity to consider establishing city-wide standards to meet different needs. These new standards may include simple to more elaborate designs for certain special areas; however, all within a "family look". The Planning Division is currently taking the lead in defining these standards with the assistance of Engineering and Construction Management, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Culture and Economic Development Departments. :19 3. The Planning Division notes that these items are not fully within our jurisdiction in terms of design and placement: - Street Name Signs - Street Traffic and Parking Signs - Traffic Control Boxes - Telephone Switch Gear These items are part of Dade County/FOOT sign age and utilities. While we agree that proliferation of signs should be kept to a minimum by incorporating more than one message on one post, we are also equally concerned about their placement and design. These items should be jointly discussed and reviewed by the Departments named above. The design solution offered by DPZ to combine street name signs and street traffic signs is unacceptable. 4. The Planning Division recommends that the Fire Department comment on: - Fire Hydrants However, it would be appropriate for said department to affirm ,which manufacturer/models are preferred or acceptable; from these, we could select the one that is the most aesthetically appealing. 5. These items are regulated by city ordinances: - Transit Shelters - Public Telephones The Engineering and Construction Management Department currently administers city- wide ordinances regarding the placement and design of such items. Comments from their Departments are needed. 6. These items are also under the jurisdiction of Engineering, Design and Construction Management and Parking Department: - Tree Grates - Streetscape specifications - Parking Layout and Striping The City's Engineering and Construction Management, Public Works and Recreation, Culture and Parks Departments have better knowledge of how concrete tree grates and pavers are holding up to use. Verification of appropriateness in terms of durability should be provided by same. With respect to Streetscape Specifications, numerous street cross sections are presented for the streets within the redevelopment area. The configuration of such cross sections must take into account parking, transportation, traffic and engineering --- , I } t " ~'1 :" concerns such as water, storm and sewer lines. The design solutions appear to be appropriate but should be subject to further review by the departments named above Including Parking. 7. The Planning Division concurs with most: - Street Species The species selected are consistent with the work in progress for a Master Street Tree Plan for the City, except for the following: Lennox Avenue - where Live Oaks are proposed, the Planning Division proposes the use of Pink Tabebuias to be consistent with DRB approved trees placed by recent development in that area. Alton Road - where the use of Coconut Palms and Live Oak is proposed, the Planning Division recommends a grand new "entry theme" utilizing a double row of Canary Island Date Palms in the center median. Collins Avenue- where the use of Seagrape and Ficus are proposed as alternatives to the Washigtonia Palm, the Planning Division emphatically discourages the use o~ these two species as street trees. 8. Newspaper vending racks The color, type and method of placement is currently under review by the Planning Division and the Law Department to amend the City's current ordinance regulating newspaper vending racks. 9. The Planning Division would like to suggest the introduction of: - Standardized banner installation - Public sculpture - Traffic signal apparatus and related signalization These items have not been addressed. There are virtually no traffic signals south of fifth street. In time, traffic and pedestrian signalization will be required and should be addressed in this report. Regarding public art, there are a number of open focal areas that could be used to incorporate the use of art and sculpture for public enjoyment. This report should identify those opportunities. Banners are often used to identify an area or call attention to special events. Some recommendations for the use and placement of same would be appropriate. 21. 22 JG/cat cc: S. Rodriguez H. Mavrogenes D. Grandin J. Gonzalez J.G. de Peralta K. Smith V. Akhimie F:IPLAN\SALLIJANEnOPS. WPO