Ordinance 2018-4189NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION OVERLAY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 -4189
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH YEAR 2025
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED
"FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT;" "OBJECTIVE 1: LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS," AT POLICY 1.2, TO INCREASE THE
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION
OVERLAY, TO AN FAR OF 3.5 FROM THE CURRENT FAR OF 2.25 TO
2.75 FOR TOWN CENTER CORE CATEGORY (TC -1), FROM 2.0 FOR THE
TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (TC -2), FROM 1.25 FOR THE
TOWN CENTER RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (TC -3), AND FROM 2.0 FOR THE
PUBLIC FACILITY: GOVERNMENTAL USES (PF) FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS; AND DESIGNATING THE NORTH BEACH TOWN
CENTER REVITALIZATION OVERLAY FOR THE PROPERTIES
GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 72ND STREET TO THE NORTH,
COLLINS AVENUE TO THE EAST, 69TH STREET TO THE SOUTH, AND
INDIAN CREEK DRIVE /DICKENS AVENUE TO THE WEST ON THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; TRANSMITTAL; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in September 2015, at the recommendation of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Panel on North Beach and after an appropriate Request for Qualifications had been issued, the
City Commission entered into an agreement with Dover, Kohl and Partners, Inc. to prepare a
master plan for the North Beach district of the City; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2016 and pursuant to City Resolution No. 2016 - 29608, the
Mayor and City Commission adopted the North Beach Master Plan developed by Dover, Kohl
and Partners Inc. after significant public input; and
WHEREAS, the North Beach Master Plan identifies the Town Center area as being in
need of redevelopment and revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the North Beach Master Plan recommended increasing the FAR to 3.5 for
the Town Center zoning districts (TC -1, TC -2, and TC -3) for a majority of the Town Center
district areas; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the recommendation is to enable the design and construction of
larger buildings within the Town Center, and to encourage the development of 71st Street as a
"main street" for the North Beach area; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2017, and pursuant to Resolution No. 2016- 29608, the
following ballot question was submitted to the City's voters:
FAR Increase For TC -1, TC -2 and TC -3 to 3.5 FAR —
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the measure the City utilizes to regulate the overall size
of a building. Should the City adopt an ordinance increasing FAR in the Town
Center (TC) zoning districts (Collins and Dickens Avenues to Indian Creek Drive
between 69 and 72 Streets) to 3.5 FAR from current FAR of 2.25 to 2.75 for the
TC -1 district; from 2.0 for the TC -2 district; and from 1.25 for the TC -3 district;
and
WHEREAS, City Charter Section 1.03(c), requires that any increase in zoned FAR for
any property in the City must be approved by a majority vote of the electors of the City of Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, the ballot question was approved by 58.64 percent of the City's voters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has the authority to enact laws which promote the
public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to accomplish all of the
above objectives and the vote of the electorate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The following amendments to the City's 2025 Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Element are hereby adopted:
CHAPTER 1
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
OBJECTIVE 1: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Policy t2
The land development regulations which implement this Comprehensive Plan shall, at a
minimum, be based on and be consistent with s. 163.3202, F.S., and shall further be based on
the following standards for land use category, land use intensity and land use:
Public Facility: Governmental Uses (PF)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new government uses.
Uses which may be permitted: Government uses.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio and /or other
restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can effectuate the
purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complementary public policy.
However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a floor area ratio of 2.0. A floor area ratio of 3.5
shall be permitted on lots located within the North Beach Town Center Revitalization Overlay.
Town Center Core Category (TC -1)
Purpose: To encourage and enhance the high- intensity commercial employment center
function of the Town Center's core area, as well as, support the Town Center's role as the hub
of community -wide importance for business, office, retail, governmental services, culture and
entertainment.
Uses which may be Permitted: Various types of commercial uses including, business and
professional offices, retail sales and service establishments, eating and drinking establishments;
and apartment residential uses; apartment hotels; and hotels.
Other uses which may be permitted are accessory uses that are incidental to and customarily
associated with the main permitted uses such as accessory outdoor bar counter, sidewalk cafe,
storage of supplies normally used in connection with a permitted use, off - street parking and
loading, and other similar accessory uses.
The conditional uses which may be permitted are public and private institutions such as adult
congregate living facilities, nursing homes, religious uses, schools, day care, museums,
theaters, cultural and similar uses; parking lots and garages; commercial uses of an impact or
intensity deemed to require additional review such as outdoor entertainment establishment,
neighborhood impact establishment, open air entertainment establishment; and video arcades.
Density Limits: 150 dwelling units per acre;
Intensity Limits: a floor area ratio of 2.25 on lot area equal to or less than 45,000 sq. ft. and a
floor area ratio of 2.75 on lot area greater than 45,000 sq. ft. A floor area ratio of 3.5 shall be
permitted on lots located within the North Beach Town Center Revitalization Overlay.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be further limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio and /or
other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can
effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complementary public
policy. However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a -the floor area ratio of 2.75 identified
above.
Town Center Commercial Category (TC -2)
Purpose: To provide support for medium intensity mixed -use (residential /nonresidential) projects
with active retail ground floor uses.
Uses which may be Permitted: Various types of commercial uses including, business and
professional offices, retail sales and service establishments, eating and drinking establishments,
apartment residential uses, hotels, and apartment hotels.
Other uses which may be permitted are accessory uses that are incidental to and customarily
associated with the main permitted uses such as accessory outdoor bar counter, sidewalk cafe,
storage of supplies normally used in connection with a permitted use, off - street parking and
loading, and other similar accessory uses.
The conditional uses which may be permitted are public and private institutions such as adult
congregate living facilities, nursing homes, religious uses, schools, day care, museums,
theaters, cultural and similar uses; parking lots and garages; commercial uses of an impact or
intensity deemed to require additional review such as outdoor entertainment establishment,
neighborhood impact establishment, open air entertainment establishment; and video arcades.
Density Limits: 100 dwelling units per acre
Intensity Limits: a floor area ratio of 1.5 for commercial; 2.0 for residential or mixed use. A floor
area ratio of 3.5 shall be permitted on lots located within the North Beach Town Center
Revitalization Overlay.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be further limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio and /or
other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can
effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complementary public
policy. However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a-the floor area ratio -of-241 identified
above.
Town Center Residential Office (TC -3)
Purpose: To provide a transition between the high intensity Town Center Core and the
surrounding low intensity residential multi - family districts, by providing for contextually
compatible residential and mixed -use development within an established, pedestrian, bicycle
and transit oriented residential environment. Office and tourist lodging facilities are intended to
provide a variety of employment opportunities to support the local economy and to reduce the
need for long distance home to work vehicle trips. Neighborhood oriented retail and service
uses are intended to provide opportunities for small business development and to enliven the
pedestrian environment.
Uses which may be permitted: Existing single family detached dwellings; single family attached
dwellings, townhouse dwellings, multiple family dwellings, offices, hotels, and neighborhood
retail and services.
Other uses which may be permitted are accessory uses that are incidental to and customarily
associated with the main permitted uses such as a dining room, health club or other services
solely for use of the occupants of an apartment building, accessory restaurants, bars and
services in a hotel, sidewalk cafe, storage of supplies normally used in connection with a
permitted use, off- street parking and loading, and other similar accessory uses.
The conditional uses which may be permitted are public and private institutions such as adult
congregate living facilities, nursing homes, religious uses, schools, day care and similar
institutional uses, hotels, parking lots and garages, and neighborhood- oriented retail and
personal service uses.
Density Limits: 60 dwelling units per acre.
Intensity Limits: a floor area ratio of 1.25. A floor area ratio of 3.5 shall be permitted on lots
located within the North Beach Town Center Revitalization Overlay.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be further limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio and /or
other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can
effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complementary public
policy. However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a-the floor area ratio of 1.25 identified
above.
SECTION 2. The "North Beach Town Center Revitalization Overlay" shall be designated on the
City's Future Land Use Map for the properties identified in the attached map, as Exhibit A,
incorporated by reference herein.
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. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission that this Ordinance be entered into the
Comprehensive Plan, and it is hereby ordained that the sections of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re- lettered to accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section" or other appropriate word. The Exhibits to this Ordinance shall not be
codified, but shall be kept on file with this Ordinance in the City Clerk's Office.
SECTION 6. TRANSMITTAL.
The Planning Director is hereby directed to transmit this ordinance to the appropriate
state, regional and county agencies as required by applicable law.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect 31 days after the state land planning agency notifies the
City that the plan amendment package is complete pursuant to Section 163.3184(3), Florida
Statutes.
PASSED and ADOPTED this r day of
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First Reading: March 7, 2018
Second Reading: May 16, 2018
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: May 16, 2018
10:00 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT: NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION OVERLAY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH YEAR 2025
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "FUTURE
LAND USE ELEMENT;" "OBJECTIVE 1: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,"
AT POLICY 1.2, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FOR
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER
REVITALIZATION OVERLAY, TO AN FAR OF 3.5 FROM THE CURRENT FAR OF
2.25 TO 2.75 FOR TOWN CENTER CORE CATEGORY (TC -1), FROM 2.0 FOR
THE TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL CATEGORY (TC -2), FROM 1.25 FOR THE
TOWN CENTER RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (TC -3), AND FROM 2.0 FOR THE PUBLIC
FACILITY: GOVERNMENTAL USES (PF) FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS;
AND DESIGNATING THE NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION
OVERLAY FOR THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 72ND
STREET TO THE NORTH, COLLINS AVENUE TO THE EAST, 69TH STREET TO
THE SOUTH, AND INDIAN CREEK DRIVE /DICKENS AVENUE TO THE WEST ON
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; TRANSMITTAL; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Miami Beach to incorporate the elector approved referendum
regarding the increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for Town Center.
ANALYSIS
HISTORY
On September 2015, at the recommendation of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on North Beach and
after an appropriate Request for Qualifications had been issued, the City Commission entered into an
agreement with Dover, Kohl and Partners, Inc. to prepare a master plan for the North Beach district
of the City.
On October 19, 2016 and pursuant to City Resolution No. 2016 - 29608, the Mayor and City
Commission adopted the North Beach Master Plan developed by Dover, Kohl and Partners Inc. The
North Beach Master Plan recommended increasing the FAR to 3.5 for the Town Center zoning
districts (TC -1, TC -2, and TC -3).
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Pursuant to Resolution No. 2016 - 29608, the following ballot question was submitted to the City's
voters:
FAR Increase For TC -1, TC -2 and TC -3 to 3.5 FAR
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the measure the City utilizes to regulate the overall size of a building.
Should the City adopt an ordinance increasing FAR in the Town Center (TC) zoning districts
(Collins and Dickens Avenues to Indian Creek Drive between 69 and 72 Streets) to 3.5 FAR from
current FAR of 2.25 to 2.75 for the TC -1 district; from 2.0 for the TC -2 district; and from 1.25 for the
TC -3 district ?.
On November 7, 2017, the ballot question was approved by 58.64 percent of the City's voters.
On January 17, 2018, at the request of Vice -Mayor John Aleman, the City Commission referred the
proposed ordinance to the Planning Board (Item C4 F).
PLANNING ANALYSIS
While much of the City of Miami Beach has experienced redevelopment and revitalization, the North
Beach area has seen little investment over the last several decades. In order to encourage the
revitalization of the North Beach area, the City Commission hired Dover, Kohl, and Partners, Inc. to
prepare a master plan for the North Beach area. Based on significant public input, the Master Plan
identified the North Beach Town Center area as being in need of redevelopment and revitalization.
Additionally, it's well buffered location from lower scale neighborhoods to the north and proximity to
high density areas to the east make the area able to accommodate higher intensity development.
As a result of this, the North Beach Master Plan recommended increasing the FAR to 3.5 for the
Town Center zoning districts (TC -1, TC -2, and TC -3). The goal of the recommendation is to enable
the design and construction of larger buildings within the Town Center, and to encourage the
development of 71st Street as a "main street" for the North Beach area. It is the expectation that the
higher FAR will allow for development that will create a critical mass of people, enabling a mix of
residential and commercial uses that better service the North Beach community as a whole.
In order to accomplish the above stated goals, the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment
designates the North Beach Town Center Revitalization Overlay on the Future Land Use Map. The
boundaries of the Overlay are consistent with the boundaries identified in the referendum (See the
Aerial map attached). The ordinance provides that the FAR in the TC -1, TC -2, and TC -3 future land
use categories located within the boundary have a consistent FAR of 3.5.
It is anticipated that the proposed increase in FAR will incentivize appropriate and pedestrian oriented
new development in the North Beach Town Center area. As shown on the Unified Land Ownership
map attached, significant properties have already been consolidated, making it likely that new
development will follow upon adoption of the new FAR. It is expected that new development will be of
a mixed -use nature that will allow for increased pedestrian activity in the area and the ability for
residents to live, play, and work in the same area.
Additionally, On December 13, 2017, at the request of Commissioner Ricky Arriola, a related
discussion pertaining to the FAR increase for the Town Center district was referred to the Land Use
and Development Committee (LUDC). The referral is to develop a comprehensive planning strategy
for the Town Center area approved for an FAR increase. A separate overlay ordinance to implement
this strategy is currently being discussed by the LUDC. This overlay will provide more up to date
regulations for the area and create a better framework for properties to utilize the increased FAR.
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City Charter Issues
The request for increasing the FAR for the North Beach Town Center Area is affected by the
following City Charter provision: Sections 1.03 (c), which partially states:
The floor area ratio of any property or street end within the City of Miami Beach shall not be
increased by zoning, transfer, or any other means from its current zone floor area ratio as it exists on
the date of adoption of this Charter Amendment (November 7, 2001), including any limitations on floor
area ratios which are in effect by virtue of development agreements through the full term of such
agreements, unless such increase in zone floor area ratio for any such property shall first be
approved by a vote of the electors of the City of Miami Beach.
The proposed ordinance would increase the zoned floor area ratio to 3.5 for all areas in the district
and as a result required a general referendum. The following question was submitted to the electors
of the City of Miami Beach:
FAR Increase For TC -1, TC -2 and TC -3 to 3.5 FAR
Floor area ratio (FAR) is the measure the City utilizes to regulate the overall size of a building.
Should the City adopt an ordinance increasing FAR in the Town Center (TC) zoning districts
(Collins and Dickens Avenues to Indian Creek Drive between 69 and 72 Streets) to 3.5 FAR from
current FAR of 2.25 to 2.75 for the TC -1 district; from 2.0 for the TC -2 district; and from 1.25 for the
TC -3 district?
On November 7, 2017, the referendum was approved by 58.64 percent of the voters. Therefore the
ordinance can be considered for adoption by the City Commission.
Comprehensive Plan Issues
This application includes a text amendment to Policy 1.2 of the Future Land Use element of the
Compressive Plan. Under Section 163.3184(2), F.S., this amendment shall follow the expedited state
review process for adoption of comprehensive plan amendments. This process requires a public
hearing by the local planning agency (Planning Board), a public transmittal hearing before the City
Commission, after which the amendment must be transmitted to several state agencies for a 30 -day
review period, and a final adoption public hearing before the City Commission. The amendment is
effective 31 days after it is adopted if there are no appeals.
Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning
The 2005 Florida Legislature adopted laws which are incorporated in the Florida Statutes, requiring
each local government to adopt an intergovernmental coordination element as part of their
comprehensive plan, as well as a statutory mandate to implement public school concurrency. The
proposed amendment will not increase the maximum residential density within the affected area.
For any increase in established residential units, final site plan approval is contingent upon meeting
Public School Concurrency requirements and any applicant will be required to obtain a valid School
Concurrency Determination Certificate (Certificate) issued by the Miami -Dade County Public
Schools. Such Certificate will state the number of seats reserved at each school level. In the event
sufficient seats are not available, a proportionate share mitigation plan shall be incorporated into a tri-
party development agreement and duly executed prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
The Planning Board is scheduled to review and transmit the proposed Ordinance Amendment on
February 27, 2018. The Administration will advise the City Commission of the Planning Board
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recommendation at First Reading.
UPDATE
The subject Ordinance was approved at First Reading on March 7, 2018 and transmitted to the
applicable regulatory review agencies for comment. The only significant comment was received from
the South Florida Water Management District. Specifically, the District has offered the following
comments and has requested that the City address these prior to adopting the amendment:
• The amendment should be revised to include an analysis that demonstrates that the City will have
the ability to provide the water for the increased water demand.
• Revise the proposed amendment to demonstrate how water conservation measures will be utilized
to support the anticipated redevelopment of the Overlay Area. Include how conservation measures
could be utilized for non - potable water uses, including water for landscape irrigation.
• The City is required to revise its Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) within 18 months
after approval of the Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply Plan Update by the District's Governing
Board. The District's Governing Board approved the LEC Water Supply Plan Update on September
12, 2013. Therefore, the City's Work Plan was to be adopted by March 12, 2015; however, the
District has not received the updated Work Plan for review to date. The City will need to include
updated water demand projections for the identified planning period, identify alternative and
traditional water supply projects, and conservation and reuse activities needed to meet the projected
future demands.
The City has prepared the attached response to the District, addressing the above noted comments.
Based upon the attached response, the Administration believes that the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment may move forward for adoption.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Miami Beach to incorporate the elector approved referendum regarding the increase in Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) for Town Center.
Legislative Tracking
Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Overlay Map
o Form Approved ORDINANCE
a SFWD - City Response
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tel: 305-6737550, Fox: 305.673-7559
April 30, 2018
Terry Manning, AICP, Policy and Planning Analyst
South Florida Water Management District
Water Supply Coordination Unit
3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 4223
West Palm Beach, FL33406
Re: Response to Comments from the South Florida Water Management
District for the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Miami Beach
#18-1ESR
Dear Ms. Manning,
The City of Miami Beach is in receipt of the South Florida Water Management District's
comments regarding the City of Miami Beach's proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment
to increase the FAR in the North Beach Town Center (DEO No. 18-1ESR), The following
provides details on existing and proposed legislation and agreements that address the
District's concerns.
Comment 1:
The amendment should be revised to include an analysis that
demonstrates that the City will have the ability to provide the water for the
increased water demand,
In response to the first comment, City staff conducted an analysis of the water supply
planning measures currently in place. The City has a 20-year wholesale water service
contract with Miami Dade County. The agreement does not place caps on the City's ability
to purchase water (See attached agreement).
Also attached is the Miami-Dade County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update. It
presents the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department's (MDWASD) water supply systems
and provides a plan for implementing water supply facilities, including the development of
traditional and alternative water supplies necessary to serve existing and new development.
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BEBR) estimates the City of Miami Beach
Population to be 92,779. The potential for 2,162 new units, as denoted in the Concurrency
Analysis, could increase the City of Miami Beach population by up to 2,412 residents. This
would increase the City's population to 95,772,
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This population is within MDWASD's population projections for the City of Miami Beach for
2015/2016, 2020 and 2025 and the BEBR projections for 2025 (See Table Below).
Population Projection
Year
BEBR
MDWASD
2010
87,779
93,053
2015/2016
92,799
96,196
2020
95,537
. 99,334
2025
98,342
102,474
MDWASD has projected that there is sufficient water supply to meet the needs of this
population growth. However, this population growth scenario is unlikely as a result of this
Future Land Use Plan Amendment. The projected growth utilizes a worst case scenario
where multifamily unit sizes are at the smallest size permitted with minimal room for
circulation space. If such units were to develop, they tend to consume much less water than
a typical residential unit, and would have lower population counts significantly reducing the
population potential. Additionally, the currently adopted City of Miami Beach's adopted 10-
Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan indicates that there is a downward trend in per
capita water usage.
Finally, as future developments are processed through the building department MDWASD
approval is required prior to the issuance of any permit for new development. This is a
current procedure during the building permit process as required per the 2025
Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element (See Policy 1.8 below), This
ensures that all new development will have their water supply accounted for before the
issuance of a building permit.
Policy 1,8
The City will coordinate with Miami-Dade County WASD in the review of site
plans prior to the issuance of a building permit to determine whether adequate
water supplies will be available to serve new development no later than the date
of the certificate of occupancy,
This will ensure that all new development will have their water supply accounted for before
the issuance of a building permit. Water conservation measures are also in place within the
comprehensive alleviating the future burden of development on the existing infrastructure.
Comment 2:
Revise the proposed amendment to demonstrate how water conservation
measures will be utilized to support the anticipated redevelopment of the
Overlay Area. Include how conservation measures could be utilized for
non-potable water uses, including water for landscape irrigation.
In response to the second comment, it is expected that the proposed amendment will create
more energy efficient buildings that do not currently exist in the area. Existing buildings will
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have to meet newer plumbing codes and renovations will have to include updated plumbing
fixtures and appliances. A Public Benefits Program will be included in the implementing
Land Development Regulations (LDRs). The LDRs currently require the development of
LEED Gold Buildings, which contain many requirements for water efficient buildings. The
proposed companion LDRs ordinance will provide significant incentives for the development
of LEED Platinum buildings which provide for even greater water efficiency. The LEED
prerequisites call for 20% reductions in indoor and outdoor water use. Additional LEED
credits may be obtained for up to 50% reductions in indoor water use or 100% reduction in
outdoor water use. It is the City's intent to create new building stock with water conservation
in mind through programs such as these. The implementing LDR ordinance will also provide
incentives to provide for greater storm water retention and for the reuse of that storm water
with the use of "Purple Pipe."
Many water conservation strategies are currently found within the 2025 Comprehensive
Pan including the following from the Infrastructure Element which are implemented through
the LDRs and other Public Works documents:
Policy 6.1
All potable water distribution systems shall maintain the unaccounted for water
loss to less than 10 percent of the water entering the system.
Policy 6.2
Continue to promote the education program for residential, commercial and
industrial consumers which will discourage waste and conserve potable water,
Policy 6.3
The Parks Department shall continue to install underground irrigation systems
thereby, conserving potable water while watering public spaces.
Po/icy 6.4
Consistent with the policies of Miami-Dade County, water shall be delivered for
general use at a pressure not to exceed 100 psi.
Policy 6,5
Within one year of the effective date of this policy, the City shall review existing
water conservation regulations and revise the land development code as
necessary and effective to ensure implementation of water conserving
techniques, including: 1) subsurface and other water conserving irrigation
techniques, 2) xeriscaping techniques, 3) lawn watering restrictions, 4) the use of
low water use plumbing fixtures in all construction, and 5) any other effective
methods commonly in practice or required by law. In addition, the City Manager
shall immediately, upon the effective date of this policy, direct appropriate City
departments to implement all such techniques as may be implemented by the
City in its normal operations and require private property owners to implement all
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such techniques.
Policy 6,6
The City, through the Building Department, will continue to enforce the
requirement to use high efficiency volume water saving devices for substantial
rehabilitation and new construction projects as specified in the standard plumbing
code. All future development within the City will be required to comply with water
use efficiency techniques for indoor water use in accordance with Section 8-31„
32-83,1, 32-84 and 8A-381 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, In addition, all
future development will be required to comply with the landscape standards in
Section 18-A and 18-B of the Miami-Dade County Code,
Policy 7,5
lf in the future there are issues associated with water supply, conservation or
reuse the City will immediately contact WASD to address the corresponding
issue(s). In addition, the City will follow adopted communication protocols with
WASD to communicate and/or prepare an appropriate action plan to address any
relevant issue associated with water supply, conservation or reuse,
Conservation — Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Policy 13,2
The City will require the use of High Efficiency Toilets; High Efficiency
Showerheads; High Efficiency Faucets; High Efficiency Clothes Washers; and
Dishwashers that are Energy Star rated and Water Sense certified in all new and
redeveloped residential projects.
Policy 13.4:
The City will educate the development community on the water saving benefits of
the use of Florida Friendly Landscapes guidelines and principles; gutter
downspouts, roof runoff, and rain harvesting through the use of rain barrels and
directing runoff to landscaped areas; drip irrigation or micro-sprinklers; and the
use of porous surface materials (bricks, gravel, turf block, mulch, pervious
concrete, etc) on walkways, driveways and patios.
Policy 13.6:
The City will continue to enforce the landscape watering restrictions mandated by
the South Florida Water Management District, The City will continue to use code
enforcement measures such as issuing warning and fines to enforce the water
restrictions.
Other water conservations strategies implemented through the LDRs the promotion of blue
roofs which would capture all rain run-off and make it available for onsite reuse. Thus
reducing the amount of water required for the daily operations of the buildings. The City has
allowed for height exceptions and removed permitting fees in order to encourage such roofs,
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Response to SFWMD
April 18, 2018
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The City currently participates in and promotes ail SFWMD and Miami Dade County Water
Conservation programs and rebates, such as free showerhead exchange, Multifamily
Showerhead retrofit program, and high efficiency fixture rebates. Additional community
outreach is provided to train them on and provide rain barrels,
Comment 3:
The City is required to revise its Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan)
within 18 months after approval of the Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply
Plan Update by the District's Governing Board. The District's Governing Board
approved the LEC Water Supply Plan Update 017 September 12, 2013. Therefore,
the City's Work Plan was to be adopted by March 12, 2015; however, the District
has not received the updated Work Plan for review to date. The City will need to
include updated water demand projections for the identified planning period,
identify alternative and traditional water supply projects, and conservation and
reuse activities needed to meet the projected future demands. Planning tools
are available on the District's website for your use and District Staff are
available to provide technical assistance to update the Work Plan, including
reviewing draft Work Plans prior to fornial plan amendment submittal. The
planning tools are located at this link: htt.s://www.sfwrnd. a ov/our-work/water
su • «1 /work- bans,
In response to the third comment, the City is currently working on an update to the City's
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, It is expected to be completed as a part of the 2018
Evaluation and Appraisals Report amendments, which are due within the next year. The
City will update water demand projections for the identified planning period, identify
alternative and traditional water supply projects, and provide additional conservation and
reuse activities which will allow the City to reduce water consumption below the projected
future demands.
SI rely,
T omas Mooney, AICP irector
City of Miami Beach PI nning Department
CC: Ray Eubanks, Plan Processing Coordinator,
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
TRM/RAM/FAA
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