Resolution 94-21058 RESOLUTION NO. 94-21058
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
' THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A DATE
AND TIME TO HEAR AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW/HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DENYING A
REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A DESK IN THE
LOBBY OF THE HOTEL ASTOR, A HISTORIC BUILDING
LOCATED AT 956 WASHINGTON AVENUE.
WHEREAS, an application was submitted to the Planning, Design
and Historic Preservation Services Division for Design Review
Approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the
Astor Hotel, a historic building located at 956 Washington Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 1993 the joint Design Review/Historic
Preservation Board granted the requested .Design Review Approval and
,) a Certificate of Appropriateness but imposed certain conditions
upon said approval, as set forth in the Board' s Order attached
hereto as Exhibit "1" ; said conditions included ,submission of a
plan for renovation of the Hotel lobby to be approved by the
Planning, Design and Historic Preservation Services Division, which
plan was to retain the existing stair case on the north part of the
lobby, the geometric terrazzo floor and preservation of the
existing front desk and all other features which contribute to the
integrity of its historic design; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Board' s Order the applicant,
Renaissance Development Corporation, submitted a plan for
renovation of the Hotel Astor lobby, which plan provided for
relocation of the existing front desk to another location within
the lobby; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Design and Historic Preservation
Services Division did not approve the submitted lobby renovation
plan. due to the relocation of the front desk, and the. Applicant
appealed this decision to the Board; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 1994 the joint Design Review/Historic
Preservation Board considered the applicant' s lobby renovation plan
and approved the, plan subject to conditions, including preservation
of the front desk at its existing location, as set forth in the,
Board' s Order attached hereto as Exhibit "2" ; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has appealed the Board' s decision
regarding relocation of the front desk .to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Subsection 18-2 of the City' s Zoning
Ordinance, the Mayor and City Commission must hear the appeal and
render a decision regarding this matter.
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 will consider an appeal of a decision of the City' s
Design Review/Historic Preservation Board denying Approval for
changing the location of the front desk in the lobby of the Astor
Hotel, a historic building located at 956 Washington Avenue, in
their chambers on the Third Floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on March 2 , 1994
beginning at 3:00 p .m.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of February , 1994 .
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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DESIGN REVIEW/HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
MEETING DATE: November 9, 1993
IN RE: The Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
and Design Review Approval for the substantial
rehabilitation of an existing hotel and the
construction of a ground level courtyard/atrium and
rooftop solarium.
PROPERTY: 956 Washington Avenue
FILE NO: 4395J
ORDER
The applicant, Renaissance Development Corporation, filed an
application with the City of Miami Beach' s Planning, Design &
Historic Preservation Division for a Certificate of Appropriateness
and Design Review approval .
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FINDINGS OF FACT
The City of Miami Beach' s Design Review/Historic Preservation Board
makes the following findings :
1 . The proposed project is located in the Flamingo Local Historic
and National Register Districts of the City of Miami Beach.
2 . The project as submitted is not consistent with the Design
Review Criteria Nos . 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 & 13 in Subsection
18-2 of Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665 .
3 . The project would be consistent with the afore-stated criteria
and requirements if the following conditions are met :
1 . A revised landscape plan shall be submitted. All sizes, '
spacing, overall heights, quantity, location and types of
plant material shall be subject to the review and
approval of staff . Said plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
a. Identification of POMA 'species on the south end of
the property.
b. Substantially more plant material at the front of
the property in front of the entrance courtyard.
c. The Washingtonian Palms on the north side of the
property, if removed, shall be replaced with
another palm species or full canopy shade trees.
d. The Queen Palms on the south side of the property
EXHIBIT "1"
shall either be relocated or replaced with another
palm species or full canopy shade trees .
2 . Signage for the north side of the building shall only be,
placed on the proposed canvass awning, subject to the
requirements of the Zoning Code.
3 . The final paint scheme, including color samples, is
subject to the review and approval of staff .
4 . Final building plans are subject to a concurrency review.
5 . The pool deck shall consist of decorative pavers, set in
sand, subjec.t to the review and approval of staff .
6 . The proposed court yard on the southeast corner of the
property shall consist of turf block or grass pavers,
subject to the approval of staff .
7 . The interior lobby shall retain the existing staircase on
• the north part of the lobby, the geometric terrazzo floor
and all other facets which contribute to it' s historical
and design integrity. A complete renovation plan of said
lobby shall be approved by staff prior to the issuance of
a building permit . Said renovation plan shall be
documented and include the preservation of the front
desk.
8 . The retractable canvass awning on the south elevation
shall not be permitted. Individual, rectangular awnings
with straight valences and woven fabric shall be
permitted above the windows on the Presidential Suite.
9 . The masonry wall on the east side of the property shall
retain the existing brick cap. The proposed entry gate
shall be reflective of the circular ironwork, subject to
the review and approval of. staff .
10 . The proposed roof-top solarium shall not be visible from
the street . A line of sight study shall be required and
any roof-top addition shall be located outside of said
study.
11 . All windows shall be uniform throughout the building and
consist of either awning or casement, subject to the
review and approval of staff .
12 . All electrical, mechanical and plumbing components on the
north elevation shall be removed.
13 . Revised FAR calculations for the entire property.
14 . The proposed awning on the front elevation shall not be
permitted.
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15 . The restoration of original entryway light fixtures .
16 . All awnings shall be uniform and consist of a solid
color.
17 . The french doors on the Presidential Suite shall
incorporate a mullion pattern which is reflective of the
building windows .
18 . Plant material of any kind shall not be permitted on the
north elevation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1 . The project as submitted does not meet the requirements as set
forth in Subsections 18-2 of Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665 for
Design Review approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness.
2 . The project will meet the requirements for Design Review
approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness if the
conditions set forth in Finding No. 3 above are met and if the
Building Department determines that the project meets the
concurrency requirements in Section 22 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
DECISION OF THE BOARD
The City' s joint Design Review/Historic Preservation Board hereby
grants Design Review approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness
for the above-referenced project conditioned upon the following:
1 . A revised landscape plan shall be submitted. All sizes,
spacing, overall heights, quantity, location and types of
plant material shall be subject to the review and
approval of staff . Said plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
a. Identification of POMA species on the south end of
the property.
b. Substantially more plant material at the front of
the property in front of the entrance courtyard.
c. The Washingtonian Palms on the north side of the
property, if removed, shall be replaced with
another palm species or full canopy shade trees .
d. The Queen Palms on the south side of the property
shall either be relocated or replaced with another
palm species or full canopy shade trees .
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2 . Signage for the north side of the building shall only be
placed on the proposed canvass awning, subject to the
requirements of the Zoning Code.
3 . The final paint scheme, including color samples, is
subject to the review and approval of staff .
4 . Final building plans are subject to a concurrency review.
5 . The pool deck shallof decorative and approval of pavers, setin
sand, subject to the review
6 . The proposed court yard on the southeast corner of the
property shall consist of turf block or grass pavers,
subject to the approval of staff .
7 . The interior lobby shall retain the existing staircase on
the north part of the lobby, the geometric terrazzo floor
and all other facets which contribute to it' s historical
and design integrity. A complete renovation plan of said
lobby shall be approved by staff prior to the issuance of
a building permit. Said renovation plan shall be
documented and include the preservation of the front
desk.
8 . The retractable canvass awning on the south elevation
shall not be permitted. Individual, rectangular awnings
with straight valences and woven fabric shall be
permitted above the windows on the Presidential Suite.
9 . The masonry wall on the east side of the property shall
retain the existing brick cap. The proposed entry gate
shall be reflective of the circular ,ironwork, subject to
the review and approval of staff .
10 . The proposed roof-top solarium shall not be visible from
the street. A line of sight study shall be required and
any roof-top addition shall be located outside of said
study.
11 . All windows shall be uniform throughout the building and
consist of either awning or casement, subject to the
review and approval of staff .
12 . All electrical, mechanical and plumbing components on the
north elevation shall be removed.
13 . Revised FAR calculations for the entire property.
14 . The proposed awning on the front elevation shall not be
permitted.
15 . The restoration of original entryway light fixtures .
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16 . All awnings shall be uniform and consist of a solid
color.
17 . The french doors on the Presidential Suite shall
incorporate a mullion pattern which is reflective of the
building windows .
18 . Plant material of any kind shall not be permitted on the
north elevation.
No building permit may be issued unless and until conditions as set
forth herein have been met .
Please be advised that Design Review. Board approval does not
relieve the applicant from obtaining all other required Municipal,
County and/or State reviews and permits including zoning. If
handicapped access is not provided, this approval does not mean
that handicapped access is not required or that the Board supports
an applicant' s effort to seek waivers relating to handicapped
accessibility requirements .
When you are prepared to request a building permit. please modify
the plans in accordance with the above conditions and submit three
(3) sets to the Planning. Design and Historic Preservation
Division. If all of the above-specified conditions are addressed,
the plans will be stamped approved. Two (2) sets will be returned
to you for submission for a building permit . One (1) set will be
retained for the Design Review Board' s file. If the building
permit is not issued within one (1) year of the meeting date, the
Design Review approval will become void. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call us.
Dated this ' ` day of • , 1993 .
DESIGN REVIEW/HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
By: i:3 -,4161:4C-CL
Chairperson
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DESIGN REVIEW/HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
MEETING DATE: January 11, 1994
IN RE: The Application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness and Design Review Approval for the
rehabilitation of an existing hotel lobby.
PROPERTY: 956 Washington Avenue
FILE NO: 4395J
ORDER
The applicant, Renaissance Development filed an application with
the City of Miami Beach' s Planning, Design & Historic Preservation
Division for a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review
approval .
FINDINGS OF FACT
The City of Miami Beach' s Design Review/Historic Preservation Board
makes the following findings :
1 . The proposed project is located in the Flamingo Local Historic
and National Register Districts of the City of Miami Beach.
2 . The project as submitted is not consistent with the Design
Review Criteria Nos . 2 & 4 in Subsection 18-2 of Zoning
Ordinance No. 89-2665 .
3 . The project would be consistent with the afore-stated criteria
and requirements if the following conditions are met :
1 . A revised lobby plan shall be submitted to and approved
by staff . Said plan shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:
a. The existing lobby desk shall be restored and preserved
in it' s current location. The applicant may remove the
wall behind the desk in order to better expose the
restaurant and utilize the desk as a bar.
b. All entrances to the sunroom, hallways, outside and
restaurant, from the lobby, shall retain the existing
surrounds, height and width.
c. All vitrolite panels, throughout the lobby, shall be
replaced, repaired, rehabilitated and preserved to the
greatest extent possible, under the direction of the
Miami Design Preservation League and City Staff . If it
is determined that only a small portion of vitrolite is
not replaceable, a substitute material may be utilized
EXHIBIT "2"
for that portion, subject to the approval of staff . If
more than 35% of all vitrolite needs to be replaced, then
all interior walls may be returned to their original
stucco finish.
d. All existing columns shall remain in there existing
location and no new columns shall be permitted. Existing
columns shall not incorporate the proposed brushed chrome
veneer.
e. The proposed oak doors at the entry to the sunroom shall
not be permitted. New doors to said room shall closely
resemble the original doors, subject to the approval of
staff .
f . The proposed aluminum railing along the area of the
existing lobby desk shall not be permitted.
g. The proposed new opening on the south side of the lobby,
to the sunroom, shall not be permitted.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The project as submitted does not meet the requirements as set
forth in Subsections 18-2 of Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665 for
Design Review approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness .
2 . The project will meet the requirements for Design Review
approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness if the
conditions set forth in. Finding No. 3 above are met and if the
Building Department determines that the project meets the
concurrency requirements in Section 22 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
DECISION OF THE BOARD
The City' s joint Design Review/Historic Preservation Board hereby
grants Design Review approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness
for the above-referenced project conditioned upon the following:
1 . A revised lobby plan shall be submitted to and approved
by staff . Said plan shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:
a. The existing lobby desk shall be restored and preserved
in it' s current location. The applicant may remove the
wall behind the desk in order to better expose the
restaurant and utilize the desk as a bar.
b. All entrances to the sunroom, hallways, outside and
restaurant, from the lobby, shall retain the existing
surrounds, height and width.
c. All vitrolite panels, throughout the lobby, shall be
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replaced, repaired, rehabilitated and preserved to the
greatest extent possible, under the direction of the
Miami Design Preservation League and City Staff . If it
is determined that only a small portion of vitrolite is
not replaceable, a substitute material may be utilized
for that portion, subject to the approval of staff . If
more than 35% of all vitrolite needs to be replaced, then
all interior walls may be returned to their original
stucco finish.
d. All existing columns shall remain in there existing
location and no new columns shall be permitted. Existing
columns shall not incorporate the proposed brushed chrome
veneer.
e. The proposed oak doors at the entry to the sunroom shall
not be permitted. New doors to said room shall closely
resemble the original doors, subject to the approval of
staff .
f . The proposed aluminum railing along the area of the
existing lobby desk shall not be permitted.
g. The proposed new opening on the south side of the lobby,
to the sunroom, shall not be permitted.
No building permit may be issued unless and until conditions as set
forth herein have been met .
Please be advised that Design Review Board approval does not
relieve the applicant from obtaining all other required Municipal,
County and/or State reviews and permits including zoning. If
handicapped access is not provided, this approval does not mean
that handicapped access is not required or that the Board supports
an applicant' s effort to seek waivers relating to handicapped
accessibility requirements .
When you are prepared to rectuest a building permit, please modify_
the plans in accordance with the above conditions and submit three
(3) sets to the Planning, Design and Historic Preservation
Division. If all of the above-specified conditions are addressed,
the plans will be stamped approved. Two (2) sets will be returned
to you for submission for a building permit . One (1) set will be
retained for the Design Review Board' s file. If the building
permit is not issued within one (1) year of the meeting date, the
Design Review approval will become void. If you have any
questions, pleaseA do not hesitate to call us .
Dated this 2 T'' day of , 1991 .
DESIGN REVIEW/HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
By:
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Chairperson
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER FAX: (305) 673-7782•
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ___La-_-_94_ ,
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATi'ebruary 16, 1994
• Members Of the City Commission
FROM: Roger M. Carl
City•Manager .
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR THE CITY COMMISSION
TOBY SET A TERENAISSANCE
TIME TO CONSIDER AN
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF A JOINT . DESIGN
REVIEW/HISTORIC BOARD DECISION DENYING APPROVAL FOR
THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING LOBBY DESK IN THE ASTOR
HOTEL AT 956 WASHINGTON AVENUE.
• RECOMMENDATION ' .
The Administration recommends that the City Cos i nRsetiastime
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certain on March 2, 1994 to consider an appeal
Development of a Joint Design Review/Historic Preservation
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decision denying approval for the, removal of an existing lobby desk
in the Astor Hotel at 956 Washington Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The Joint Design Review/Historic Preservation Board, at the January
11, 1994 meeting, approved an application for the renovation of an
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existing lobby in the Astor Hotel. The Board's approval was
subject to the preservation of the existing lobby desk, which it
deemed to be an integral historic element of the lobby.
Staff had recommended that the application be approved for the
reasons set forth in the attached staff report, inclusive of the
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condition to•preserve the existing lobby desk. The Board concurred
with staff in this regard and approved the. application for reasons
enumerated in the Final Order issued for said property (see
. attached) .
ANAL
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The applicant, Renaissance Development Corporation, seeks to appeal
the decision of the Joint Board for reasons d in the
the applicantciseappealing
attached appeal letter. Specifically,
this decision to the City Commission pursuant to Section 18-.2 ,I-1
of the Zoning Ordinance which reads:
In order to reverse, amend, .
or modify any decision of the .
Design Review Board, the City Commission shall find that
the Design Review Board acted arbitrarily and
capriciously in abuse of its discretionary powers. The
vote to reverse, amend or modify shall require five (5)
votes from the City Commission.
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CONCLUSION
The Administration has concluded that the City Commission should
set a time certain on March 2, 1994 to consider an appeal by
Renaissance Development Corporation of a Joint Design
Review/Historic Preservation Board decision denying approval for
the removal of the existing lobby desk in the Astor Hotel at 956
Washington Avenue.
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