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Resolution 2018-30356 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30356 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO RECONSTRUCT, RESTORE AND DESIGNATE THE LOG CABIN AS A HISTORIC SITE TO BE USED AS A MIXED USE COMMUNITY SPACE THAT WOULD SERVE AS A CAFE OR CONCESSION AS WELL AS AN INFORMATION CENTER LOCATE IN THE NORTH SHORE OCEANSIDE PARK. WHEREAS,the discussion regarding the future use and placement of the North Beach Log Cabin was referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee at the May 16, 2018 Commission Meeting; and WHEREAS, City staff presented three different options for future use and placement of the North Beach Log Cabin at the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee on May 18, 2018, which were designed by the urban design firm, Dover Kohl; and WHEREAS, provided feedback and ideas generated from North Beach residents from the public meetings and charrettes that took place during the week of April 30, 2018; and WHEREAS,the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommended that the future use of the North Beach Log Cabin represent the second proposed option by Dover Kohl, which would restore the Log Cabin to a mixed use community and information center that also operated as a cafe or concession stand serving the North Shore Oceanside Park; and WHEREAS, the Committee members requested that this restoration incorporate a historic component and highlight the history of the Log Cabin within the North Beach community, designating it as a historic site within the park once the exact location for placement has been determined and the reconstruction is complete; and WHEREAS, the Committee requested that the exact placement of the Log Cabin within North Shore Oceanside Park would be closest to the entrance at 82n°Street and Collins to increase access and visibility to the community; and 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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to reconstruct, restore and designate the North Beach Log Cabin as a historic site to be used as a mixed use community space that would serve as a cafe or concession as well as an information center located in the North Shore Oceanside Park. PASSED and ADOPTED this, the 6 ,day,of it'iht- , 2018. �,� �, ATTEST'. )i / , ,c' r iFp.Gelheichtieyor i 1 `n—• Icy to Cc' - Rafael El. Granado, City Clerk V * i,• ,,_ * aAPPROVED AS TO - - . .1FORM & LANGUAGE `r, & FOR EXEC ION ::7„;? — 7 '�Cri ) - �Y/ Ari�i CiNAno p� ��K e IT/ Resolutions - R7 L MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE. June 6, 2018 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO RESTORE THE LOG CABIN AS A LANDMARK MIXED USE COMMUNITY SPACE THAT WOULD SERVE AS A CAFE OR CONCESSION AS WELL AS AN INFORMATION CENTER AT THE NORTH SHORE OCEANSIDE PARK. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the recommendation made by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to restore the Log Cabin as a landmark mixed use community space that would serve as a cafe or concession as well as an information center within the North Shore Oceanside Park. BACKGROUND A feasibility study was conducted by Douglas Wood Associates in 2017, which determined that approximately fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure could be salvaged and a replacement structure could be constructed using salvaged and new materials for between $750,000 and $1 pillion dependent upon the level of restoration and preservation. A feasibility study was conducted by Douglas Wood Associates in 2017, which determined that approximately fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure could be salvaged and a replacement structure could be constructed using salvaged and new materials for between $750,000 and $1 million dependent upon the level of restoration and preservation. The City Commission approved a resolution at the January 17, 2018 Commission meeting directing City Staff to create a crowdfunding campaign, pursue state and national grants, and allocate funding through capital improvement requests via the budget process in order to finance the restoration of the log cabin. Grant funding agencies require that a project scope and budget be included in all applications to be considered competitive for award. The Administration will need to include key components of the project, including cost estimates, location and use of the Log Cabin in its grant applications. The Administration intends to apply for several upcoming grants, including the State of Florida Historic Preservation Grant Program which has a deadline of June 1, 2018. A full list of possible grants to support the renovation and restoration is attached as Exhibit B. Page 890 of 1103 Additionally, the Administration has reviewed the various crowdfunding platforms available for this type of project and has recommended In Your Own Back Yard as the organization most suitable to meet the City's needs. The Administration is working with Legal and In Your Own Back Yard staff on the terms of an agreement to provide a crowdfunding platform to the City for the option that is selected for the Log Cabin structure. The Administration will present its recommendation regarding the crowdfunding platform and campaign to the Commission in the form of a Resolution at a future meeting In order to seek capital improvement funding through the annual capital budget development process and/or GO Bond funding for the restoration of the Log Cabin the administration needs to determine the location and future use of the structure so that a project budget can be created and adopted. ANALYSIS At the December 13, 2017 City Commission meeting the Commission approved a resolution to retain Dover, Kohl & Partners (DKP), the urban design team behind the North Beach Master Plan, to create a conceptual design and development plan for the "West Lots." These City-owned properties consist of eight blocks of vacant land on the west side of Collins Avenue across the street from North Beach Oceanside Park. As part of this agreement, DKP was asked to analyze and asses the restoration, placement, and future use of the Log Cabin which was originally located on one of the vacant"West Lots." Location and Use DKP studied various site locations for the possible home of the Log Cabin and determined that the best location was within the North Beach Oceanside Park. DKP considered multiple locations in the Town Center district and the West Lots for placing the Log Cabin. They deternuned that the park provides a beautiful natural setting that also has a strong need for a multi-purpose structure. Additionally, locating the log cabin in the park will preserve the legacy of the log cabin in North Beach, in very close proximity to the original location. The firm has outlined three different uses for the Log Cabin which are outlined below. Amore detailed description along with site specific photos are provided in the attached document(Exhibit A). • Option 1: The structure could be repurposed to accoriuriodate acafe, equipment rental or education center. The restored Log Cabin would become a landmark structure along the park trail. • Option 2: The Log Cabin could act as a community hub providing drinks and snacks along with seating and information regarding park activities, events, and services. • Option 3: The Log Cabin could act as a meeting space for groups, clubs and to host events. Among the three options, Dover, Kohl & Partners has recommended Option 2 as the best solution, as it is a central location and provides versatility for serving as an information hub and concession stand. This location also is physically the closest to the Log Cabin's original location, across from Collins Avenue. DKP has also assessed various levels of treatment for the Log Cabin: preservation, preservation & restoration, restoration, and reconstruction. Full descriptions and cost estimates for each are attached to this memo.A brief description follows: • Preservation — focuses on the reassembling and repair of existing historic materials and retention of a property's form. The structure would also host new uses • Preservation and Restoration — major elements such as the stone chimney and façade timbers Page 891 of 1103 are preserved in addition to new elements added. • Restoration —depicts a property of a particular period of time in its history by only uses some of the existing materials but mainly new materials • Reconstruction — Recreates vanished or non-surviving portions of a property for interpretive purposes. During the community charrettes that occurred during the week of April 30, 2018, the community was able to review the proposed recommendations and select their preferred option. The community showed preference to Option 2 which would allow the Log Cabin to serve as possible cafe, welcome and information center for the public. Additionally, community feedback felt that this site could also be home to an education center for the turtles. Finance and Citywide Projects Committee At the May 16, 2018 City Commission meeting the DKP recommendation on future location and use of the Log Cabin was approved on the consent agenda as a referral to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) and was discussed at the May 18, 2018 FCWPC meeting. The Committee discussed the proposed redevelopment options outlined above for the Log Cabin and recommended that Staff move forward with restoring the space as a mixed-use center that is revenue generating but also has significant public benefit. The Committee also recommended that the Log Cabin be placed within the North Shore Oceanside Park and requested that its location be closest to the park entryway on 82nd Street. The exact location of where the Log Cabin is under consideration by the park design firm, Calvin Giordano Associates. The location of the Log Cabin must be aligned with the current green pathways put forward in the design plan. Staff is currently working with representatives from Calvin Giordano Associates and Dover Kohl who will analyze the proposed pathways and determine the best location for the Log Cabin that maximizes its usage and visibility to the public. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends the adoption of the Resolution to restore the Log Cabin as a mixed use community and information center that can additionally serve as a cafe or concession in the North Shore Oceanside Park. KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED Strengthen Internal Controls To Achieve More Accountability Legislative Tracking Tourism, Culture and Economic Development ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ Log Cabin Dover Kohl Recommendations o Potential Grants for Log Cabin Page 892 of 1103 r o w n p l a n n i n g April i8, 2018 Michelle Huttenhoff Economic Development Manager 1755 Meridian Avenue, Suite#500, 33139 City of Miami Beach. YL Ms. Michelle Huttenhoff, The Dover, Kohl & Partners (DKP) Team has been asked to comment on the relocation and treatment of the Historic Log Cabin in North Beach as part of DKP's work on the West Lots Concept Plan. DKP has studied various locations to host the restored Historic Log Cabin. After discussion with local stakeholders we recommend three possibilities. Please note that we have contained our study to areas within the North Beach Oceanside Park (formerly North Shore Open Space Park). Also, the question of what kind of use the Log Cabin should host is an open question and location could be decided independent of use. Lastly, we understand that the North Beach Oceanside Park will be updated in the future and we believe these locations will remain relevant despite the update. Option i locates the cabin at the north end of the park. Please see the attached map.This location is within the park and surrounded by and protected by trees. The structure could be repurposed to accommodate a café,equipment rental or education center.The restored Log Cabin would become a landmark structure along the park trail. Option 2 is proposed at the Collins Avenue and 81"Street park entry.The Historic Log Cabin could act as a community hub providing drinks and snacks along with seating and information regarding park activities, events,and services. Option 3 locates the Historic Log Cabin next to the parking area in the south side of the park.The Log Cabin could become a meeting space for groups and clubs to host events in the same way as the Log Cabin located in Biscayne Park. Among the three options, Option 2 is the location that DKP recommends most highly, both for its central location as a potential welcome center to the park and its potential role as an information and concessions stand.This location is physically closest to the Log Cabin's original location,across Collins Avenue, and the physical location of historic structures matters when it comes to restoration and revival. DKP has considered multiple locations in the Town Center and West Lots for placing the Log Cabin. The North Beach Oceanside Park is the preferred location. It's a beautiful setting with a need for 1571 Sunset Drive. Coral Gables, Florida 33143 Zele hone(3051 666-0446 Fax(305)666-0360 Page 893 of 1103 multi-purpose structures and will provide the most contextual location to showcase this proud memento of Miami Beach's early history. The choice of the Log Cabin treatment considers the historical significance, physical condition, proposed use and intended interpretation. DKP has identified four types of treatment for this historical structure. DKP recommends that the major elements of the Log Cabin such as the stone chimney and facade timbers be preserved. New, appropriate elements could also be added, however. In the case of the Log Cabin, a combination of preservation and restoration will be necessary. At this time, we do not recommend recreation of the structure using entirely new materials. DKP has created two exhibits("North Beach Oceanside Park Log Cabin Possible Locations"and "Log Cabin Treatment Scenarios")to offer more details on the relocation and treatment of the Log Cabin. Please refer to the exhibits attached for more information. Thanks, Jason Jason King, AICP,CNU-A Principal Clover, Koh & Parries 1571 Suarez Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33143 Telephone(305) 666-0446 Far(305) 666-0360 Page 894 of 1103 NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK DRAFT 04.02.1 8 LOG CABIN POSSIBLE LOCATIONS ,,.. i a ► :r y 11101 VI. `Collins Av 44,1, ; , ,,� r i ' msr , .. ' • ••• • --- sSt' 'E r . 1 , -4.... ,— i.1@ii;. ws.;. h -J . f , u : � i .tea •.� _ - -? ,. I 1 Proposed Location at ,nr.d, araK. dlii _�� r.. %r • +�'i 1 ahi r sr Collins Ave&81st(Option 2) v l�k fr `�P i i' II}} ? a6Y. a- ,r e ;4,1,,f.. • • •. . ,.. aimilNorth Beach Oceanside Park igra s ��1s- an r ''.g•tt"'Ilj -- f�—r , a. A _ • "i f �') Option 3 North Shore Oceanside Park Status r ! ; .,-1k t., �, •_ !7r Project Phase-Design a ° Option 2 Scope of Work-Circulation,Lighting. Option 1 s A...., f., '•- ' - _. _ .e. ,i,/; ,. 4 Gateways,Planting.Program J ?'+ f s' Enhancements. • Timeline- j�nr I'm f �� it: Construction Date:Winter 2018 +1 r� + Completion Date:Winter 2019 Place a GREEN dot in the preferred row the scenario that you believe is GI most appropriate for the location of log cabin. Preferred Scenario OPTION 1 CREATING A LANDMARK OPTION 2 A PARK CONCESSIONS STAND OPTION 3 A COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE 1, Z - .`T 0 _ _. ..- I L. ' — This option locates the log cabin within the park and The log cabin could act as the community hub providing The log cabin could be a meeting space for groups and surrounded by trees.The structure will be repurposed to drinks and snacks along with seating and information clubs to host events in,similar to the log cabin located in accomodate a café,equipment rental,or education center regarding park activities.events,and services. Biscayne Park. Q W Cr Lil LL. 'Ia A. LOG CABIN TREATMENT SCENARIOS DRAFT Place a GREEN dot in the preferred column the scenario that you believe is most appropriate for the treatment of log cabin, Preferred Scenario cost considered. SCENARIOS COST CASE STUDY PREFERRED PRESERVATION 100 Olivia street(Preserved& Improved in 2004) Preservation focuses on the reassembling i,, This cottage.located at 100 Olivia and repair of existing historic materialsStreet in Key west was built in the late 19th century. and retention of a property's form as it has , evolved over time.The structure would .: .r c _ All existing materials were also host new uses. $800,000 to i • retained Asbestos siding was $1,200,000 removed to reveal wood siding �a and indoor paneling removed to .r/.,- expose Dade-County pine walls. Is preservation still c;,, tY" possible?Much Of $ r the structure was - L_ v T reportedly beyond a�k1 t.. • repair - ,,. . PRESERVATION Biscayne Log Cabin(Preserved&Restored in 2014) & RESTORATION - The Biscayne Log Cabin in the Village of Biscayne Park(north of -,At • Miami Shores)was built in 1933. Major elements such as the stone chimney and facade timbers are preserved.New, v, ✓s The building aged and appropriate elements are added.The • ,' ' _ deteriorated with time.In 2014. structure would also host new uses. $600,000 to _s__ { the village was given a$1 million $800,000r �� - grant to restore the building as close to the original as possible. Today the Cabin is used for To what degree °i '- _.-1'- various private and public _ preservation - functions. - _ - and substantial restoration Is f •- _ `m�� _ still possible is a question. RESTORATION $$ Miami Beach Women's Club (Restored in 2015) The exterior and interior of the Restoration depicts a property at a Miami Beach women's Club on particular period of time in its history 24th Street and Pine Tree Drive 7 was rehabilitated in 2015.The by use of some existing materials but .,,t•,f: , primarily new materials.The structure •.•.1l';'' y • historic bho msecs is now revivalr p y � � Y ""A clubhouse is is now used for would also host new uses. $400,000 to ; w--', meetings,events.photography, $600,000I and film shoots. Alm' ,-__- = — isi RECONSTRUCTION Cape Florida Cottage (Reconstructed in 2014) ati.:,; The Florida Cape Cottage is .a 4,tr't-, °g-" located in Bill Beggs Cape Florida Reconstruction re-creates vanished or 1 .t;,ki` ,. ,..f non-surviving portions of a property '�c' State Park on Key Biscayne. for interpretive purposes.The structure The cottage was built as a replica '; of the lighthouse keepers lost could host the widest variety of new uses. - ;;•;,•4 I ;.,•../.44;..?!,,';,,,. g cottage and is now a museum. S200,000 to • .4w'.,J<-) The cottage renovation cost x 5400,000 i $100,000 total.Roughly$40,000 _�, , _ of the cost was from the state and } - �' - S60.000 from a local non-profit. 1 i co c 00 o \ ) \ . \ \ { \ \ \ ! ! ) ) ! ! ! )