Resolution 86-18490 RESOLUTION NO. 86-18490
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
NORTH SHORE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PHASE I: A
COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION STRATEGY IN CONCEPT.
BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT,
WHEREAS, the North Shore area is currently in a state of serious physical and
economic decline, and •
WHEREAS, North Shore residents and merchants expressed their concern over
this negative trend during the Year 2000 neighborhood meetings, and
WHEREAS, as a result of this community input, the Planning Department
initiated a revitalization program for the entire area north of 63rd Street, and
WHEREAS, the North Shore Comprehensive Plan, Phase I: A Commercial
Revitilization Strategy was prepared by the Planning Department and
unanimously endorsed by the North Shore Revitalization Task Force, the
Community Development Advisory Committee, and the Miami Beach Planning
Board;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the North Shore Comprehensive
Plan, Phase I: A Commercial Revitalization Strategy is hereby approved and
adopted as a conceptual guide to development and improvements in the North
Shore area.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 18 day of June , 1986.
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ATTEST:
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CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. _��c
DATE: JUNE 18, 1986
TO: Mayor Alex 13: • d and
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SUBJECT: PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: NORTH SHORE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PHASE I: A COMMERCIAL
REVITALIZATION STRATEGY
During last years YEAR 2000 meetings, North Shore residents requested that the City
prepare a revitalization plan for the northern portion of the City. Residents suggested that
North Shore is currently in a state of serious physical and economic decline. Merchants
complained that the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood is changing, with
a younger, poorer population replacing the elderly. Residents were also concerned with the
decline in tourism and the lack of property maintenance by landlords. Additionally, North
Shore merchants and property owners feel shortchanged by the City itself, which focused
most of its planning and economic development activities in the area south of Dade
Boulevard.
As a result of this community input, the Planning Department received Community
Development funding for the preparation of a comprehensive plan for the entire area north
of 63rd Street. Due to the large size and diverse characteristics of the North Shore area, it
was determined that the study should be divided into three phases. This methodology will
allow improvements to occur at a more timely rate rather than waiting for the entire
Normandy Isle- lan to be completed. The Phase I Commercial Revitalization Strategy
analyzes and provides planning recommendations for the predominantly commercial
corridors.of 71st Street, Normandy Drive and upper Collins. Avenue. Also included within
the study are Ocean Terrace, North Shore Open Space Park, the Atlantic Way proposed park
expansion area, North Shore Park, and Indian Creek. The balance of North Shore will be
addressed by the Planning Department in FY 86/87.
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In order to insure that the Plan was consistent with the aspirations of North Shore property
owners, Planning Department staff met with a group of interested merchants, bankers,
residents, and property owners in a series of Task Force meetings. Many Task Force
recommendations were incorporated in the Commercial Revitalization Strategy. On April
17, 1986, a group of forty Task Force members unanimously voted to approve the plan in
concept. Subsequently, the Planning Department presented the plan to the Community
Development Advisory Committee who unanimously recommended that it be adopted.
On May 27, 1986 the Planning Board held a public hearing, following the hearing the Board
unanimously recommended that:
1. That the Plan be adopted in concept.
2. Recommended that the City Commission approve FY 86/87 Community
Development Block Grant applications for North Shore, including the North
Shore Revitalization Strategy ($48,000) and the North Shore Facade Renovation
Program ($120,000); and,
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3. Recommended that the City Commission emphasize economic development in its
1986/87 Community Development Block Grant funding.
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THE NORTH SHORE REVITALIZATION CONCEPT
The overall concept for the North Shore Commercial Revitalization Strategy is the
recognition that positive changes must begin to occur in North Shore now, rather than at
some undefined date in the future. A strong public/private partnership must also be
established.
A. Proposed Business Assistance Objectives
1. Provide professional expertise in developing/expanding merchants
association.
2. Expand Miami Beach Development Corporation activities to include North
Shore.
3. Attract new, viable businesses.
4. Develop facade renovation program.
5. Prepare future funding requests for private development assistance.
6. Provide assistance to merchants in:
- marketing
- coordinated advertising/promotions
- slogans, logos.
B. Proposed Public Improvements Programs
1. North Shore/North Shore Open Space Park (NSOSP).
- develop mixed use office/commercial air rights project on parking lot
9B (72nd to 73rd Street between Collins and Harding Avenues)
- develop a small sports concession area in North Shore Park
- develop alternative plans for NSOSP expansion area
- park signage (including name change for North Shore Open Space
Park)
- lighting, walkway, furniture, landscaping
- judicious pruning program for NSOSP
- public property across from NSOSP should be paved forparking and in
the long term leased or sold to private developers for mid rise
developments.
2. Ocean Terrace
- street & pedestrian lighting
- paving & walkways
- landscaping
3. Streets/Commercial Areas
- metered parking identification signs
- North Shore logo/identification signs
- landscaping
- improvements to paving, lighting and street furniture
- new street signage
C. Proposed zoning recommendations are:
1. Rezone the west side of Collins Avenue from 75th to 79th Streets to RM-
60 or Planned Unit Development;
2. Eliminate the C-1 zoning on west side of Collins Avenue south of Publix at
69th Street;
3. Reduce the size of the C-5 district north and south of 71st Street;
4. Rezone Ocean Terrace to permit outdoor cafes, restaurants, specialty
shops and offices;
5. Reduce the RM-100 zoning south of 71st Street;
6. Create a mixed use, low-medium density office, waterfront entertainment
district along Indian Creek. A public promenade extending from 63rd
Street to 71st Street should be incorporated as part of each development.
In order to encourage this public amenity, the. zoning should include
incentives in terms of parking and permitting commercial uses, such as
restaurants and offices;
7. Establish a parking impact fee;
8. Place North Shore under the purview of the Design Review Board. In
addition it is recommended that the City Code be modified to require the
removal of all rooftop signs, unless they are public service signs or
structural elements in the overall design of buildings.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Realistic expectations and fiscal responsibility have resulted in a proposed public
implementation cost $3.6 million and private investment of $2,550,000 for the entire Phase I
area. The highest single public implementation cost is in the facade improvement program
and North Shore Open Space Park. Streetscape improvements are relatively minor in
nature, with sidewalk repair, limited landscaping, and street furniture comprising the
majority of these activities. Major utility improvements and new streets and sidewalks have
not been proposed for the commercial area because they are in good condition.
The time schedule for implementation ranges from plan approval to final construction of
Phase I projects in 1998.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt a resolution approving in
concept the North Shore Comprehensive Plan, Phase I: A Commercial Revitalization
Strategy.
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RESOLUTION A.O. 86-18490 -(Approving the North Shore Comprehensive _
Plan, Phase I: A Commercial Revitalization -
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