RESOLUTION 90-20169 RESOLUTION NO. : 90-20169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REVOKING A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION
OF THE BANCROFT ANNEX, 1521 COLLINS AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on October 1, 1987 , the Historic Preservation Board
granted a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the Jefferson
Hotel, Bancroft Hotel and Bancroft Annex, which has lapsed and is
null and void; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 1990, upon the recommendation of the
Historic Preservation Board, the City Commission granted the owners
of the Bancroft Annex, 1521 Collins Avenue, a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition for the Bancroft Annex, subject to
certain conditions which the Commission deemed necessary for the
public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the Bancroft Annex have been given
sufficient time and opportunity to comply with said conditions and
have failed to honor their obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Commission hereby revokes the
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for the Bancroft
Annex, 1521 Collins Avenue.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of NXmber //a , 19° e .
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ROB W.PARKINS 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. S3(0-CtO
Nov. 7 , 1990
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TO: Mayor Alex Daoud and
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager _. _��1 ',i . ,, i; , 1
SUBJECT: 1521 Collins Avenue: Revocation of an Amendment to a
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the
Bancroft Annex Building.
The Request
The Administration requests the City Commission revoke the amended
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the Bancroft Annex
building at 1521 Collins Avenue. The request is before the City
Commission because the owner of the property has failed to fulfill
the conditions relating to the granting of the amended Certificate
of Appropriateness for Demolition that was approved on July 25,
1990 meeting.
Background
At its July 25, 1990 meeting, the City Commission granted an
amendment to a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the
Jefferson-Bancroft Properties (121 15th Street and 1500-1521
Collins Avenue) . The amendment would allow the Bancroft Annex
building to receive a demolition permit prior to receiving a
building permit for the new hotel . The Commission granted an
amendment to the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition
subject to certain conditions which were to be included in an
Agreement drafted by the City Attorney' s Office:
1. Prior to receipt by Mia Beach, Ltd. of the Amendment to the
Certificate and prior to the issuance of a demolition permit,
Mia Beach was to execute the Agreement and present the City
with two irrevocable letters of credit to be approved by the
City Attorney:
a. A letter of credit in the amount of $30, 000 to secure the
boarding up of the Jefferson-Bancroft premises which
. would be released after the premises were secured by Mia
Beach.
b. A letter of credit in the amount of $100, 000 which could
be used by the City to maintain the premises (including
fencing of the pool area) and/or to demolish the Bancroft
Annex building in the event that Mia Beach fails to do
either. The amount would be reduced to $75, 000 after one
year and for every year thereafter to $50, 000 if Mia
Beach demolishes the Annex timely and properly maintains
the property. This letter of credit would be released
when the premises are redeveloped.
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2 . Mia Beach was to obtain a demolition permit by August 25,
1990, commence demolition within 15 days and complete
demolition within 30 days after obtaining the permit, or as
soon thereafter as possible using diligent efforts.
3 . Mia Beach was to complete the board-up of the Jefferson and
Bancroft Hotels upon commencement of demolition of the
Bancroft Annex.
As per the City Commission' s direction, the City Attorney prepared
the appropriate agreements which the property owner has not
executed. The owner has not submitted a completed application to
the Building Department for a demolition permit. It is the opinion
of the Administration that the property owner has been given
sufficient time to comply with the conditions set at the July 25,
1990 City Commission meeting and that revocation of the Amendment
to the Certificate of Appropriateness be considered.
In order to protect the public and surrounding properties, the
City's Building Official has ordered the securing of the premises
including cement blocking of openings in the Bancroft Hotel and
Bancroft Annex buildings and fencing of the property.
Administration Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the City Commission revoke the
Amended Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the
Bancroft Annex (1521 Collins Avenue) that was approved at the July
25, 1990 meeting.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION
JEFFERSON/BANCROFT HOTEL BUILDINGS
October 1, 1987 Historic Preservation Board granted a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial
demolition of the Bancroft Hotel (1501 Collins
Avenue) , complete demolition of the Bancroft
Motel (1521 Collins Avenue) and Jefferson
Hotel (121 15th Street) in order to develop a
new hotel structure (220 units) with
pool/landscaping and parking
October 13 , 1987 Design Review/Historic Preservation Board
granted approval of the architectural plans
for a new hotel .
November 5, 1987 Board of Adjustment (Zoning) approved
variances (with conditions) relating to the
construction of a new hotel .
April 12 , 1988 Code Enforcement violations issued - fines
running on a daily basis.
April 30, 1989 Applicant was required to obtain a building
permit to construct the hotel by this date.
May-July Historic Preservation Board holds meeting to
consider applicant ' s request to amend
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition
(October 1, 1987) . Recommends demolition of
Bancroft Annex building with list of
conditions.
July 11, 1990 City Commission schedules public hearing
pertaining to the Historic Preservation
Board' s recommendation.
July 25, 1990 City Commission holds public hearing and
allows demolition of Bancroft Annex Building
with conditions. City Attorney to prepare
agreement.
October 9 , 1990 Jefferson Hotel fire.
October 11, 1990 City Commission schedules public hearing date
to consider the Historic Preservation Board' s
recommendation pertaining to the applicant ' s
request to amend the Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition.
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ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 90-2O169
revoking a Certificate of Appropriateneso
for demolition of the Bancroft Annex,
1521 Collins Avenue.
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