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RESOLUTION NO. 93-20917
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA PROVIDING
FOR THE REFERRAL OF THE FUTURE USE OF THE
ALTOS DEL MAR #1 SUBDIVISION MATTER TO A JOINT
LAND USE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING, AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO RETAIN THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND DUANY & PLATER-ZYBERK
TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN OF THE NORTH BEACH
AREA UPON THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach City Commission directed the
Administration and City Attorney to work with the State of Florida
to acquire twenty-two (22) parcels in the Altos del Mar
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Administration made a presentation to the Cabinet
on September 22, 1993 ; and
WHEREAS, the Cabinet on September 28, 1993, approved the
authorization to sell the 22 lots and re-convey the remainder of
the State Recreation Area to the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, a Master Plan for the area is in the best interest of
the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the University of Miami has previously prepared
planning studies for the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the architectural firm of Duany & Plater-Zyberk is
uniquely qualified to assist in this effort due to their working
relationship with the University of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Duany & Plater-Zyberk has vast experience
and expertise in preparing master plans and design guidelines for
communities such as Miami Beach and possesses the knowledge the
City necessary to effectuate a master plan of this nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
1. That the Mayor and the City Commission refer the matter
of the future use of property in the Altos Del Mar #1
Subdivision, upon acquisition from the State of Florida,
to a joint Land Use Development Committee and Capital
Improvements Committee meeting.
2. That the Administration is hereby authorized to hire the
University of Miami and the firm of Duany & Plater-Zyberk
to prepare a Master Plan of the North Beach area, the
terms of any contract to be approved by the Mayor and
City Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th ay of Octo.-1 1
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
' CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305)673-7010
FAX: (305)673-7782
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 56,o�-`1:5
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: October 6, 19 9 3
Members of the City Commission •
FROM: Roger M. CaritA4Ardt"
City Manager •
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO -
PROVIDE FOR THE FUTURE USE OF PROPERTY IN THE ALTOS DEL
MAR #1 SUBDIVISION UPON ACQUISITION OF SAME FROM THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, REFERRAL OF NORTH BEACH OPEN SPACE
ACQUISITION TO A JOINT LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING AND RESOLUTION
• AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO HIRE UNIVERSITY OF
MIAMI/DUANY PLATER ZYBERK TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN OF THE
NORTH BEACH AREA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached
Resolution declaring the City' s intent to provide for the future
use of the twenty-two (22) parcels in the Altos del Mar subdivision
as single family homes; refer the discussion of acquisition steps
and budget to - a joint Land Use and Development and Capital
Improvements Committee meeting; and direct the Administration to
retain the University of Miami in conjunction with DPZ to prepare
a master plan for the area.
BACKGROUND:
The Administration and the City Attorney have been working with the
State of Florida over the last several months to have the North
Shore Open Space Park re-conveyed to the City of Miami Beach and to
acquire twenty-two (22) surplus parcels in the Altos del Mar
subdivision. The issue has been noted to the City Commission in
several Letters to Commission and as a recommendation from the Land
Use and Development Committee. The Commission directed the
Administration and the City Attorney to move forward with this
process at the September 8, 1993, Commission Meeting.
ANALYSIS:
The Administration made a presentation to the Cabinet Aides on
September 22, 1993 . Subsequently, the Cabinet, on September 28,
1993, approved the staff recommendation to authorize the sale of
the 22 lots and to reconvey the remainder of the State Recreation
Area to the City of Miami Beach. There were letters of support for
this action from North Beach Development Corporation, Miami Design
Preservation League and Dade Heritage Trust . Additionally, an oral
presentation was made at the Cabinet Aides' meeting by Mr. Frank
Wolland, who represents seven of the 13 existing property owners in
Altos del Mar. Mr. Wolland indicated support for the City to be
able to acquire the property subject to the City agreeing to
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restrict the use of the twenty-two (22) Altos del Mar lots to
single family detached residential . A Resolution declaring the
City' s intent is attached and is recommended to be adopted by the
Mayor and City Commission. The adoption of this Resolution will
increase the comfort level of residents in the area who have
expressed great concern regarding the history of the project.
The acquisition process, funding and master planning requires
additional discussion. The Administration recommends that the
North Shore Open Space acquisition issue be referred to a joint
meeting of the Land Use and Development and Capital Improvement
Committees. Closing is anticipated to occur before the end of
1993 .
Because important issues are involved including the preservation of
an historic area and the need for strong design guidelines for this
major new entrance to the City, an innovative master planning
effort is needed. The University of Miami has expressed a strong
interest to be involved in the planning effort along with the firm
of Duany Plater Zyberk (DPZ) . Currently a principal of DPZ,
Elizabeth Plater Zyberk is affiliated with the University program.
Therefore, we believe that engaging this firm, along with the .
University, makes this firm uniquely qualified to pursue these
consultant services. It is estimated that the fees for preparing
a master plan will not exceed $50, 000 .
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