Resolution 2024-33088 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33088
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE (LUSC), AT THE SPECIAL MAY 28, 2024 MEETING, TO
EXPAND PARKING OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WITHIN THE WEST
AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD BY (1) PERMANENTLY CONVERTING
APPROXIMATELY 133 METERED ON-STREET PARKING SPACES
WITHIN ZONE 12, TO METERED 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SPACES
AND (2) ADDING PARKING SPACES ON LINCOLN ROAD WEST OF
LINCOLN COURT; AND FURTHER, TO EXPEDITE THE
COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST AVENUE
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PHASE II PROJECT, DIRECTING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO RESCIND THE DIRECTION TO REVISE
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS IN PURSUIT OF ADDITIONAL
PERMANENT ON-STREET PARKING SPACES.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission referred Item R9
AH, Discussion to Consider a Potential Parking Solution for Permanent Residential
Parking as Part of the West Avenue Phase II (Segment 1 and 2) Project, for discussion
at a special meeting of the LUSC, which was scheduled and held on May 28, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the City Commission referred item C4 AQ to Land
Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC)to discuss/consider expanding parking options
for residents within the West Avenue neighborhood by permanently converting
approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within zone 12, to metered 24-hour
residential spaces; and
WHEREAS, the West Avenue project will result in a reduction of approximately
102 on-street parking spaces for resident use within Zone 12; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the anticipated parking loss, the City Commission
directed the Administration via Resolution 2023-32474 to identify parking options to
mitigate that loss, and present short term (during construction) solutions prior to the
displacement of any residential parking due to construction of the project; and
WHEREAS, among the short-term parking solutions approved by the City
Commission via Resolution 2023-32518 was the temporary conversion of approximately
133 metered on-street parking spaces within parking Zone 12, which roughly
approximates the limits of construction for the Project, to hybrid residential/metered
spaces at all times; and
WHEREAS, these spaces are currently pay-to-park spaces from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. weekdays only, accessible to residents from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 24 hours on
Saturdays and Sundays; and
WHEREAS, this short-term parking option will convert these spaces to 24-hour
access for residents, while remaining accessible as metered parking spaces to non-
residents as well; and
WHEREAS, given the complexity of the Project and limited opportunities to
mitigate parking loss, converting these parking spaces is the option that could be
implemented most expeditiously; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the area of the project with the greatest impact to on-
street parking has been identified to be along Lincoln Road, and in particular west of Bay
Road; and
WHEREAS, as such, the Project should ensure that as many spaces as possible
are returned in this area;
WHEREAS, the project team has identified an opportunity to add up to (7) spaces
for a total of approximately (10) spaces immediately east of the round-a-bout; and
WHEREAS, during the May 28, 2024, meeting, the LUSC passed a motion, by
acclamation, recommending that the Mayor and City Commission approve the conversion
of the approximately 133 parking spaces from metered on-street parking spaces within
parking Zone 12, to 24-hour hybrid residential/metered spaces; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the LUSC also passed a motion, by acclamation,
recommending that the Mayor and City Commission resolve to ensure the Project include
additional parking spaces at the west end of Lincoln Road by adding up to (7) on-street
parking spaces west of Lincoln Court, for a total of approximately(10) spaces in this area;
and
WHEREAS, the LUSC motioned, and passed by acclamation, a recommendation
that the Mayor and City Commission, in the interest of expediting the commencement of
construction activities, rescind the direction to the Design-Builder, to incorporate revisions
to the project drawings, which would mitigate some of the parking reductions within the
project limits; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendations of the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee, at its May 28, 2024 special meeting, the Administration recommends that the
Mayor and City Commission resolve to (1) permanently convert approximately 133
metered on-street parking spaces within zone 12, to metered 24-hour residential spaces,
(2) add approximately seven (7) parking spaces on Lincoln Road, west of Lincoln Court,
and (3) expedite the commencement of construction of the Project by rescinding the
direction to revise construction documents in pursuit of additional permanent on-street
parking spaces.
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 Land Use and
Sustainability Committee (LUSC), at the special May 28, 2024 meeting, to expand
parking options for residents within the- West Avenue Neighborhood by (1)
permanently converting approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within
zone 12, to metered 24-hour residential spaces and (2) adding parking spaces on
Lincoln Road west of Lincoln Court; and further, to expedite the commencement of.
construction of the West Avenue Neighborhood Improvement Phase II Project by
direct the Administration to rescind the direction to revise construction documents
in pursuit of additional permanent on-street parking spaces.
PASSED and ADOPTED this c26 day of Jai 2024.
Steven Meiner, Mayor
ATTEST: i �I i0 _ 3 2024 . . APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
Rafae E. Granado, City Clerk & FO EXECUTION
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S?onsgrai by Eonl1rinioner David Suarez
Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez
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Resolutions -C7 C
MIAMI BEAC
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: June 26, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND
USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (LUSC), AT THE SPECIAL MAY 28,
2024 MEETING,TO EXPAND PARKING OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WITHIN THE
WEST AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD BY (1) PERMANENTLY CONVERTING
APPROXIMATELY 133 METERED ON-STREET PARKING SPACES WITHIN
ZONE 12, TO METERED 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SPACES AND (2) ADDING
PARKING SPACES ON LINCOLN ROAD WEST OF LINCOLN COURT; AND
FURTHER, TO EXPEDITE THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WEST AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PHASE II PROJECT,
DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO RESCIND THE DIRECTION TO REVISE
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS IN PURSUIT OF ADDITIONAL PERMANENT ON-
STREET PARKING SPACES.
RECOMMENDATION
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On May 15, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) referred items C4 AQ and
R9 AH to the LUSC (Exhibit A) to (1) discuss/consider expanding parking options for residents
within the West Avenue neighborhood by permanently converting approximately 133 metered on-
street parking spaces within the City's parking Zone 12, to metered 24-hour residential spaces
and (2) discussion to consider a potential parking solution for permanent residential parking as
part of the West Avenue Phase II (segment 1 and 2) Project.
The West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvements Project (Project), represents a
comprehensively defined neighborhood improvement program, focused on resolving challenges
associated with climate impacts and aged infrastructure. The proposed improvements within the
West Avenue neighborhood include the replacement of the existing water
distribution/transmission systems and gravity sanitary sewers, installation of a new robust storm
water drainage collection and pumping system including the raising of the paved roadway and
harmonization to the adjacent properties, installation of new street lighting, pedestrian lighting,
replacement of existing and installation of new signalized intersections with mast arms, new
landscaping, irrigation and construction of a new bay walk segment. The limits of the
improvements are West Avenue and Bay Road between 14 Street and Collins Canal and the side
streets.
On January 27, 2022, the Administration reported via LTC No. 032-2022 that the neighborhood
would experience a significant loss of parking spaces. City Commission and residents raised
concerns about this issue and the parking plans for the Project were re-evaluated. The Project's
design-builder, Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. (Ric-Man), under the direction of the
Administration, prepared and delivered a parking study. In summary, the parking study indicates
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that a majority of the spaces will be lost because they do not comply with current parking
standards or codes. Once completed, the Project will result in a reduction of approximately 102
on-street parking spaces for resident use within parking Zone 12,which roughly approximates the
limits of construction for the Project. In response to this parking loss, the City Commission
directed the Administration via Resolution 2023-32474 to identify short-term and longer-term
parking options to mitigate that loss, and present the short-term (during construction) solutions
prior to the displacement of any residential parking due to construction of the project.
On March 27, 2023, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2023-32518, approving short-term
parking options to mitigate the loss of parking in the West Avenue neighborhood, as a result of
the Project, and directing the Administration to provide regular parking updates via LTC.
On June 28, 2023, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2023-32648 directing the
Administration to review applicable design guidelines relating to parking areas and determine if
any guidelines/standards not required by any applicable laws may be re-evaluated in order to
mitigate any loss of parking.
On October 5, 2023, the Ric-Man delivered a parking code analysis reflecting the impacts of the
various parking regulations and codes as well as assumptions and recommendations regarding
mitigation strategies which could result in an improvement in the number of retained, permanent,
on-street parking spaces within the project area.
ANALYSIS
During the May 28,2024 special meeting of the LUSC, the committee discussed parking loss and
potential mitigation options. Given the complexity of the Project and limited opportunities to
mitigate parking loss, the permanent conversion of approximately 133 metered on-street parking
spaces, within parking Zone 12, to hybrid residential/metered spaces presents an opportunity to
expeditiously impact the number of available on-street parking spaces. These spaces are
currently pay-to-park spaces from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays only, accessible to residents
from 6:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. and 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays. This conversion will provide
24-hour access for residents, while remaining accessible as metered parking spaces to non-
residents as well.
The LUSC passed a motion, by acclamation, recommending that the City Commission adopt a
resolution permanently converting approximately 133 parking spaces from metered on-street
parking spaces within parking Zone 12, to 24-hour hybrid residential/metered spaces.
Also, during the May 28, 2024 meeting, the LUSC discussed the area of the neighborhood which
could experience the greatest loss of on-street parking, as a result of the Project. The Lincoln
Road street-end, west of Lincoln Court, currently has approximately 14 on-street parking spaces.
Once the Project is complete, this area would contain only 3 spaces. As a result of the October
2023 parking code analysis, the project team was able to identify an opportunity to increase
parking in this area by up to 7 additional spaces.
The LUSC passed a motion, by acclamation, recommending that the City Commission adopt a
resolution ensuring that the Project include additional parking spaces at the west end of Lincoln
Road, adding up to 7 on-street parking spaces west of Lincoln Court, for a total of approximately
10 spaces in this area, once the Project is complete.
Lastly, during the May 28, 2024, meeting, the LUSC discussed ongoing challenges to the
commencement and completion of the Project, and identified a series of concerns throughout the
history of the project which impacted the progress of the Project. The October 2023 parking code
analysis reflected the impacts of the various parking regulations and codes as well as
assumptions and recommendations regarding mitigation strategies which could result in an
improvement in the number of retained, permanent, on-street parking spaces within the project
area. The strategies and alternatives have been vetted by the Administration, and the project
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drawings are being revised to incorporate those parameters included in Option 8 of the analysis,
returning approximately 44 parking spaces to the project area. The LUSC noted that incorporating
.those strategies into the project drawings is impacting the commencement of construction
activities and has resulted in Ric-Man submitting a claim for delay. Additionally, as proposed in
the analysis, the majority of the recovered parking spaces would be located on Flamingo Way
and 14 Terrace, which currently do not have on-street parking.
The LUSC passed a motion, by acclamation, recommending that the City Commission, in the
interest of expediting the commencement of construction activities in the neighborhood, adopt a
resolution rescinding the direction given to Ric-Man to incorporate revisions to the project
drawings, which would mitigate some of the parking reductions within the project limits, and
proceed with construction as currently designed.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Not applicable.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on . See BIE at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.00v/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee recommends that the City Commission adopt a
resolution to (1)permanently convert approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within
parking Zone 12, to metered 24-hour residential spaces, (2) add approximately 7 parking spaces
on Lincoln Road, west of Lincoln Court, increasing the planned on-street parking spaces from 3
to 10 and (3) expedite the commencement of construction of the Project by rescinding the
direction to revise construction documents in pursuit of additional permanent on-street parking
spaces, and commence construction of the project as currently designed.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481 t
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Capital Improvement Projects
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Sponsor(s)
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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6/7/24,4:48 PM Coversheet EXHIBIT A
Committee Assignments-C4 AQ
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner David Suarez
DATE: May 15,2024
SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE JUNE 10, 2024 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (LUSC) -
DISCUSS/CONSIDER EXPANDING PARKING OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WITHIN THE WEST
AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD BY PERMANENTLY CONVERTING APPROXIMATELY 133
METERED ON-STREET PARKING SPACES WITHIN ZONE 12, TO METERED 24-HOUR
RESIDENTIAL SPACES.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying?
No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
Please place on the May 15, 2024 agenda a referral to the June 10, 2024 Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) to
discuss/consider permanently converting approximately 133 existing metered on-street parking spaces within the project area of
the West Avenue Phase II Improvements North of 14 Street project(Project),to hybrid spaces that are available on a 24-hour basis
to both residents(residential permit)and non-residents(metered).
The Project will result in a reduction of approximately 102 on-street parking spaces for resident use within Zone 12(Attachment A).
As a result of parking loss, the City Commission directed the Administration via Resolution 2023-32474 to identify parking options
to mitigate that loss, and present short term (during construction)solutions prior to the displacement of any residential parking due
to construction of the project.
Among the short-term parking solutions approved by the City Commission via Resolution 2023-32518 was the temporary
conversion of approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within parking Zone 12, which roughly approximates the limits
of construction for the Project, to hybrid residential/metered spaces at all times. These spaces are currently pay-to-park spaces
from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays only, accessible to residents from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 24 hours on Saturdays and
Sundays. This short-term parking option will convert these spaces to 24-hour access for residents, while remaining accessible as
metered parking spaces to non-residents as well.
Given the complexity of the Project and limited opportunities to mitigate parking loss, I would like to discuss with my colleagues the
possibility of permanently converting some, if not all, of these 133 spaces to 24-hour hybrid resident access/metered spaces to
ensure no net loss of residential parking in this zone.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Is this a"Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know"item,_pursuant to Bond Funds?
city Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner David Suarez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
0 Exhibit A—Zone 12 Ugper West Avenue Residential Parking Map
https://miamibeach.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheetas x?ItemID=35950&MeetingID=1361 1/2
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EXHIBIT A
New Business and Commission Requests-R9 AH
MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 15,2024
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A POTENTIAL PARKING SOLUTION FOR PERMANENT
RESIDENTIAL PARKING AS PART OF THE WEST AVENUE PHASE II (SEGMENT 1 AND 2)
PROJECT.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On September 13, 2023, the City Commission approved a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee (PSNQLC), to consider a potential parking proposal for permanent residential parking as part of the West Avenue
Phase II Improvements (segments 1 and 2) project (Exhibit A), brought forth by the West Avenue Neighborhood Association
(WAvNA), Lincoln Bay Towers(1450 Lincoln Road)and area residents.The referral asked that the Administration carefully evaluate
the proposal, discuss the proposal further with WAvNA and area stakeholders, and advise the committee on its feasibility. On
March 20,2024,the PSNQLC discussed the item and referred it to the City Commission for additional discussion.
Members of WAvNA have spent considerable time developing options to minimize the loss of permanent residential parking as a
result of the West Avenue Project. The proposal offers a potential partnership with one of the area stakeholders, the Lincoln Bay
Towers, to develop a parking deck on the existing parking lot located on the south side of the condominium building, to provide for
additional, permanent public parking for the benefit of area residents.
ANALYSIS
Parking at Lincoln Bay Towers(1450 Lincoln Road)
The proposal referenced above was first brought to the attention of city staff on July 25, 2023, and includes an alternate alignment
for the Baywalk and the construction of an elevated parking deck. The proposal, as described in the communication from July of
2023 with accompanying sketch, is as follows:
Instead of going all the way to Lincoln Rd, the Baywalk could stop at its current location (northern part of the Capri).At that point,
the Baywalk could become a walkway at 1450 Lincoln Rd property following their south property line instead of the bay. It would
then come out in between 1450 Lincoln Rd and 1400 Lincoln Rd which would bring the Baywalk user in line with Lincoln Court
where they must continue once they cross Lincoln Rd.
Even with 6-foot-wide walkway and a separation fence or partition, the parking lot behind 1450 could probably still hold about
twenty spaces. They would only lose the current spaces which allow parallel parking against their building on the South.
This ground area could be used for public residential parking with an agreement for 1450 Lincoln Rd giving about 20 parking
spaces.
For 1450 Lincoln to get back their lost parking in the area discussed above, the city could use the funds available for the Baywalk
and build a second-floor parking level...on the South Side of the 1450 Lincoln Building. 1450 already has a ramp giving access to
that second-floor level that a new second level could be connected to it.
Evaluation of the proposal identifies items requiring further consideration. For example, Land Development Regulations may not
allow for the construction of the elevated parking deck without waivers or variances,vehicular access to neighboring properties will
need to be maintained,construction of the elevated deck may interfere with fire department access,and long-term agreements and
easements will need to be established with the property.
Recent communication with the President of the Lincoln Bay Towers Association, confirmed that the association's Board of
Directors favors, in order of preference, three (3)options regarding the alignment of the Baywalk: (1) Do not build the Baywalk at
this property and allow the overland connection to happen along Lincoln Terrace; (2) implement the proposal above by re-aligning
the Baywalk through an overland walkway along the south side of the property, resulting in the addition of public parking spaces;
(3) construct the over-water Baywalk as designed. The Board expressed reservations with the construction of the over-water
Baywalk,but made it clear that they are willing to consider any option.
Discussions with representatives of WAvNA, indicated support of either the over-water Baywalk or the alternate alignment through
the Lincoln Bay Towers property.
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EXHIBIT A
In order to more fully analyze the proposal, should the City Commission elect to proceed, a consultant will need to be retained to
analyze the proposal and examine these and other concerns in detail, identify any impediments and determine a cost to complete.
A feasibility study of this nature should include, at a minimum, a Boundary and Topographic Survey, geotechnical testing,
underground utility identification and investigation, research of as-built records, structural analysis, code review and construction
cost estimate. It is anticipated that the cost of this type of analysis, could exceed $100,000 and take several months. Funding will
need to be identified and appropriated.
Regular Long-Term Parking Solution Update
On October 5, 2023, the Design-Builder delivered a parking code analysis reflecting the impacts of the various parking regulations
and codes as well as assumptions and recommendations regarding mitigation strategies which could result in an improvement in
the number of retained, permanent, on-street parking spaces within the project area. The May 2022, parking study performed by
the Design-Builder, indicates that the currently planned 248 on-street parking spaces results in a reduction of 102 parking spaces.
Ultimately,the number of parking spaces retained, beyond those in the current design,will be dependent on the strategies selected
and the reconciliation of code and standard requirements.
On November 6, 2023, city staff met with representatives of the community and neighboring properties to discuss the potential
long-term parking strategies identified in the parking code analysis and the commencement of construction activities at the pump
station site. Those in attendance expressed support for the commencement of construction activities at the pump station site and
the advances made regarding long term parking strategies, with the understanding that every effort to identify additional parking
gains should continue. During that meeting, city staff informed the residents that the project would incorporate revisions to the
drawings identified as option 8 of the analysis.
On November 8, 2023, city staff attended the WAvNA regularly scheduled meeting and provided an update on the project,
informing those present of the long-term parking strategies and the upcoming commencement of construction activities. Those in
attendance were supportive of the developments in the Project and thanked city staff for their efforts in attempting to address the
community's concerns.
On December 20, 2023, via LTC 559-2023 (Exhibit B), the Administration communicated that the strategies and alternatives
presented in the code analysis had been vetted by the project team, and that the project drawings will be revised to incorporate
those parameters included in Option 8 of the analysis, returning approximately 44 parking spaces to the project area and reducing
the parking loss to approximately 58 on street parking spaces. For more information regarding impacts identified in the parking
analysis, refer to LTC#457-2023 which provides a parking solution update to the Mayor and City Commission.
On December 23, 2023, WavNA forwarded a resolution to city staff, in support of the City's plan to proceed with the West Avenue
Neighborhood Phase II Improvement Project, incorporating revised parking strategies identified as option 8 in the parking analysis,
or in the alternative, option 7, should the city be unable to include additional parking spaces on Flamingo Way and/or 14 Terrace
(Exhibit C).
Parking on Bay Road
On November 6, 2023, representatives of WAvNA and area residents provided a design suggestion for Bay Road, north of Lincoln
Road (Exhibit D). The suggestion mimics the current parking arrangement on 1st Street, with two (2) rows of parallel parking
aligned in the center of the roadway with a landscape island. City staff reviewed the suggestion and determined that the right-of-
way of 1st Street is wider than Bay Road, making that arrangement possible at that location, but not on Bay Road. However, at the
behest of the residents and in the interest of augmenting on-street parking, city staff developed a similar layout, consisting of a
single parallel parking lane in the center of the road, which could provide additional on-street parking spaces. Further vetting has
demonstrated that the layout does not comply with the National Fire Protection Association Code, engineering best practices or
other requirements. However, city staff continues to work with the Miami Beach Fire Department in order to further examine the
feasibility of this layout.
Regular Short-Term Parking Solution Update
The Administration and project team evaluated multiple mitigation strategies,and on March 27,2023,the City Commission adopted
Resolution 2023-32518, approving four (4) short-term parking options to mitigate the loss of parking during construction in the
neighborhood as a result of the West Avenue Phase 2 Neighborhood Improvement Project.The short-term strategies include:
1. Engage private parking providers to provide approximately 50 parking spaces to residents at a reduced rate, to be partially
subsidized by the City. Discussions with private owners resulted in an arrangement to provide for 50 spaces to be charged at$135
per month, with the City subsidizing $75 per month for the spaces, and the residents paying the balance ($60). The Commission
authorized up to$75,000 per year, during construction,for this purpose.
2. Convert approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within the zone (commercial), to metered 24-hour residential
spaces. These spaces are currently pay-to-park spaces, accessible to residents during nights and weekends only. The proposed
short-term parking option would convert these spaces to 24-hour access for residents,while remaining accessible to non-residents
as well.
3. Expand the residential parking zone to include City owned Parking Lot P-24, located at 1671 West Avenue,allowing residents to
utilize up to 42 spaces once construction of the overall project is complete. These spaces would remain "pay-to-park" for non-
residents or those who do not hold a valid parking pass.
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EXHIBIT A
4. Provide approximately 18 temporary parking spaces on 14th Terrace, and approximately 10 temporary parking spaces on
Flamingo Way, between Bay Road and West Avenue.
• SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Not applicable.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
CONCLUSION
The Administration does not recommend moving forward with the concept of rerouting the baywalk and providing structured
parking in the rear yard of Lincoln Bay Towers. Should the Commission elect to proceed, the City would need to engage a
consultant to prepare a feasibility study to include, at a minimum, a Boundary and Topographic Survey, geotechnical testing,
underground utility identification and investigation, research of as-built records, structural analysis, code review and construction
cost estimate. It is anticipated that the cost of this type of analysis, could exceed $100,000 and take several months. Funding will
need to be identified and appropriated.
The Administration is moving forward with the redesign of the West Avenue Neighborhood Improvements Phase 2 project to
incorporate changes to the parking plans (option 8 of the parking study)which will return approximately 44 parking spaces. Staff
continues to pursue additional long-term parking mitigation strategies.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know"item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable •
Legislative Tracking
Capital Improvement Projects
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
O Exhibit A-Referral Memo from September 13,2023 Meeting Item C4 K
0 Exhibit B-LTC 559-2023
o Exhibit C-WAvNA Resolution
n Exhibit D-Residen_t_Bay Road Suggestion
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