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95-21847 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 95-21847 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING DATES AND TIMES FOR TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 89-2665, AMENDING SECTION 19, ENTITLED "HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS"; AMENDING SUBSECTION 19-5, ENTITLED "DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITES, STRUCTURES, BUILDINGS, INTERIORS, IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE FEATURES OR DISTRICTS" BY DESIGNATING THE OCEAN BEACH HISTORIC DISTRICT CONSISTING OF A CERTAIN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND FIRST STREET IN THE OCEAN BEACH SUBDIVISION, AND OCEAN BEACH ADDITIONS THREE AND FOUR, AND THE FRIEDMAN AND COPE SUBDIVISION, AND ALSO INCLUDING LOTS 18, 19, 20 AND 21 OF BLOCK 10 OF THE OCEAN BEACH SUBDIVISION AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED APPENDICES "A" AND "B"; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY' S ZONING DISTRICT MAP SHALL BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE OCEAN BEACH HISTORIC DISTRICT; ADOPTING THE DESIGNATION REPORT ATTACHED HERETO AS APPENDIX "C"; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Services Division has recommended an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida amending Zoning Ordinance no. 89-2665, amending section 19 , entitled "Historic Preservation Board and Historic District Regulations" ; amending subsection 19-5, entitled "Designation of Historic Preservation sites, structures, buildings, interiors, improvements, landscape features or districts" by designating the Ocean Beach Historic District consisting of a certain area located between Sixth Street and First Street in the Ocean Beach subdivision, and Ocean Beach additions three and four, and the Friedman and Cope subdivision, and also including lots 18, 19, 20 and 21 of block 10 of the Ocean Beach subdivision as more particularly described in attached Appendices "A" and "B" ; providing that the City' s zoning district map shall be amended to include the Ocean Beach Historic District; 1 adopting the designation report attached hereto as Appendix "C" ; providing for repealer, severability and an effective date. WHEREAS, on December 7, 1995 the City' s Planning Board held a public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance and voted in favor of recommending that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14 of Zoning Ordinance No. 89- 2665, the proposed Ordinance must now be considered by the Mayor and City Commission at public hearings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission will consider an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, amending Zoning Ordinance no. 89-2665, amending section 19 , entitled "Historic Preservation Board and Historic District Regulations" ; amending subsection 19-5, entitled "Designation of Historic Preservation sites, structures, buildings, interiors, improvements, landscape features or districts" by designating the Ocean Beach Historic District consisting of a certain area located between Sixth Street and First Street in the Ocean Beach subdivision, and Ocean Beach additions three and four, and the Friedman and Cope subdivision, and also including lots 18, 19, 20 and 21 of block 10 of the Ocean Beach subdivision as more particularly described in attached Appendices "A" and "B" ; providing that the City' s zoning district map shall be amended to include the Ocean Beach Historic District; adopting the designation report attached hereto as Appendix "C" ; 2 providing for repealer, severability and an effective date, on first reading at a public hearing on January 24 , 1996 at 11: 00 a.m. , and if the proposed Ordinance passes on first reading, a second reading and public hearing is hereby called to be held before the City Commission in its Chambers on the Third Floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on February 7 , 1996, beginning at 5: 01 p.m. , and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish appropriate Public Notice of the said Public Hearings in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach, at which time and place all interested parties will be heard. PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of December , 1995. ATTEST: MAY• - _ Y CLERK DJT:kw FORM APPROVED c:wpw i n60\resos\o b a d i str.res LEGAL DE T. • By Date I Ll/ �}�� < 3 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. q©8 9S TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and Members of the City Commission DATE: December 20, 1995 FROM: Jose Garcia-Pedrosa I' City Manager SUBJECT: Setti a o First Reading Public Hearing and Second Readi Public Hearing - An Ordinance Amending Section 19, Entitled "Historic Preservation Board and Historic District Regulations" , Amending Subsection 19-5, Entitled "Designation of Historic Preservation Sites, Structures, Buildings, Interiors, Improvements, Landscape Features or Districts" by Designating the Ocean Beach Historic District Consisting of a Certain Area Located Between Sixth Street and First Street in the Ocean Beach Subdivision, and Ocean Beach Additions Three and Four, and the Friedman and Cope Subdivision, and also Including Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21 of Block 10 of the Ocean Beach Subdivision as More Particularly Described in the Attached Appendices "A" and "B" ; Providing that the City' s Zoning District Map Shall be Amended to Include the Ocean Beach Historic District; Adopting the Designation Report Attached Hereto as Appendix "C"; Providing for Repealer, Severability and an Effective Date. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the City Commission set a first reading public hearing on January 24, 1996 , so as not to conflict with the Art Deco Weekend festivities and tentatively set a second reading public hearing on February 7, 1996 regarding the amending ordinance to create the proposed Ocean Beach Historic District . Although the amending ordinance includes properties at 101 and 155 Ocean Drive (vacant lots) within the proposed historic district, the Commission may choose to exclude these parcels from the district in accordance with provision 7 .3 (a) of the Development Agreement with the Portofino entities . PAGE 1 OF 11 n AGENDA ITEM l� fl DATE 1 2'-Xb-q S • BACKGROUND At its April 13, 1995 meeting, the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board, noting the positive impact that preservation has had in the National Register Architectural District and further recognizing the potential loss of significant structures and sites in the South Pointe Redevelopment Area, requested the staff of the Planning, Design and Historic Preservation Division to prepare a preliminary evaluation and recommendation for the creation of a historic district south of Sixth Street. At its May 11, 1995 meeting, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the Preliminary Evaluation and Recommendation prepared by the staff for the Designation of this new historic district, to be known as the Ocean Beach Historic District, and found the structures and sites located within the proposed boundaries be in compliance with the criteria for designation listed in Section 19-5 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665 . The Board directed staff to prepare a designation, accordingly. On October 26, 1995 the Historic Preservation Board held a public hearing, found that the proposed designation meets the intent and criteria set forth in the Section 19-5 .B of the current Zoning Ordinance, and adopted a unanimous recommendation in favor (by a vote of 8-0, 1 absence) of designating the Ocean Beach Historic District as described in the attached designation report . On December 7, 1995 the Planning Board held a public hearing and voted 4-1 (2 absentees) in favor of adopting the designation report and approving the amending ordinance to designate the proposed Ocean Beach Historic District . DESIGNATION REPORT A designation report is an analysis of the historical and architectural significance of a nominated site or district . The report reviews current trends affecting the nominated area, performs an analysis of the nominated area' s compliance with the criteria for historic designation listed in the Zoning Ordinance, and recommends review standards for development projects within the area be designated. DESIGNATION PROCESS The designation report for the proposed historic district is required to be presented to the Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board at public hearings. Following public input, the Historic Preservation Board is to vote on whether or not the proposed district meets the criteria listed on the Zoning Ordinance and transmit a recommendation on historic designation to the PAGE 2 OF 11 • Planning Board and City Commission. If the Historic Preservation Board votes against the designation, no further action is required. If the Historic Preservation Board votes in favor of designation, the Planning Board reviews the designation reports and formulates its own recommendation. The recommendations of both Boards, along with the designation report are presented to the City Commission which must hold two (2) public hearings on the designation. Following the second hearing, the City Commission may designate all or portions of the nominated areas as a local historic district with a 5/7 majority vote. At this time, the City Commission may deem it appropriate to exclude the 101 and 155 Ocean Drive parcels pursuant to the Development Agreement with the Portofino entities. RELATION TO ORDINANCE CRITERIA In accordance with Section 19-5.B of the Zoning Ordinance, eligibility for designation is determined on the basis of compliance with the following listed criteria: 1 . The Historic Preservation Board shall have the authority to recommend that properties be designated as Historic Buildings, Historic Structures, Historic Improvements, Historic Landscape Features, Historic Interiors (architecturally significant public portions only) , Historic Sites or Historic Districts if they are significant in the historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or archeological heritage of the City of Miami Beach, the county, state or nation. Such properties shall possess an integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling or association and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria: a. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the history of Miami Beach, the county, state or nation; b. Association with the lives of persons significant in our past history; c. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a historical period, architectural or design style or method of construction; d. Possess high artistic values; e. Represent the work of a master; serve as an outstanding or representative work of a master designer, architect or builder who contributed to our historical, aesthetic or architectural heritage; PAGE 3 OF 11 f . Have yielded, or are likely to yield information important in pre-history or history; g. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places; h. Consist of a geographically definable area that possesses a significant concentration of Sites, Buildings or Structures united by historically significant past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development, whose components may lack individual distinction. 2 . A Building, Structure (including the public portions of the interior) , Improvement or Landscape Feature may be designated historic even if it has been altered if the alteration is reversible and the most significant architectural elements are intact and repairable. The proposed Ocean Beach Historic District is eligible for designation as it complies with the criteria as outlined above. Staff finds the proposed district to be in conformance with Designation Criteria as specified above of the Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons: A. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the history of Miami Beach, the County, state or nation: The proposed district represents a significant part of the first settlement on Miami Beach, becoming a magnet for pioneer tourists and adventurous residents of fledgling Miami in the early twentieth century. It is also the site of the first subdivision and infrastructure on the Beach, known as the Ocean Beach subdivision platted in 1912 . The first hotel (still in existence at 112 Ocean Drive) is located within that original subdivision. The first recreational bathing facility, Smith' s Casino, preceded even the original Ocean Beach subdivision. The "Ocean Beach" area was also at the site of Government Cut, which upon opening enabled Biscayne Bay to be dredged for oceanliner use and influenced the development of the greater Miami area. Because it began the development that eventually grew into the City of Miami Beach, Ocean Beach significantly contributes to the history and development of the City. PAGE 4 OF 11 B. Association with the lives of Persons significant in our past history: The proposed district is associated with two of the most important real estate developers in the history of Miami Beach, J.N. and J.E. Lummus, as well as the very earliest recreation entertainment entrepreneurs on Miami Beach, Richard M. Smith (1904) and Avery Smith (1908, not related) and the developer of the City' s first hotel in 1915, William Brown. C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a historical period, architectural or design style or method of construction: The proposed district contains an array of eleven architectural styles, including a significant concentration of Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco styles. Present are examples of the earliest Wood Vernacular and Bungalow styles and many transitional (containing elements of two or more styles) , up to the Garden Style apartment buildings of the late 1950 ' s and the early 1960' s. These styles collectively trace the historical progression of architectural design and construction in Miami Beach. D. Possess high artistic values : The Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Post-World War buildings within the proposed historic district possess artistic value in building form, detail, ornamentation, interior design and site features. For example, the Century Hotel designed by Henry Hohauser and the Savoy Hotel by V.H. Nellenbogen are two of the finest Art Deco period buildings in Miami Beach. Also, Henry Hohauser' s 1936 annex to the Beth Jacob Synagogue possesses rare and exceptional bas relief detailing and meticulously designed and executed stained glass windows incorporating religious symbols . E. Represent the work of a master designer, architect or builder who contributed to historical, aesthetic or architectural heritage : In the context of the proposed Ocean Beach Historic District, the term "master" shall relate to architects. The determination of master status is based on quality, quantity and relative importance of the buildings PAGE 5 OF 11 • designed by a given architect. The buildings evaluated to make this determination need not be located within the nominated district, or even within the City of Miami Beach or Dade County; however, an architect who was particularly influential in determining the character of buildings within the City would have additional importance. Many of the local "master" architects are represented in the proposed district including Henry Hohauser, L. Murray Dixon, Albert Anis, Anton Skislewicz, V.H. Nellenbogen, Carlos Schoepl and T. Hunter Henderson. F. Have yielded, or are likely to yield information important in pre-history or history: The proposed Ocean Beach Historic District traces the early development of Miami Beach through its remaining structures and sites, quality in workmanship and design from the first hotel, the Atlantic Beach Hotel, still located at 112 Ocean Drive, to the Beth Jacob Synagogue complex, located at 301-311 Washington Avenue and built between 1929 and 1936 . It is also important to note that pre-World War II Ocean Beach, specifically the area south of 6th Street, saw the development of an enterprising and influential Jewish community which established its own institutions there and became a permanent part of the City' s resident population. G. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places: The Beth Jacob Synagogue complex, located at 301-311 Washington Avenue within the proposed Ocean Beach Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also designated as a local historic site in the City of Miami Beach. H. Significant entity whose components may lack distinction, but possess a significant concentration of sites, buildings or structures united by historically significant past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development : Consistency in land use, architectural style, scale and period of development within the proposed boundaries of the Ocean Beach Historic District has created a significant example of the development of twentieth PAGE 6 OF 11 century oceanfront resort architecture. Not every building in the historic district may possess a high level of architectural significance when viewed by itself, but when viewed together with its neighboring buildings, it reinforces a unified aesthetic image which defines the community' s special historic urban character. Many of the structures that survived demolition in Ocean Beach remained because of their architectural significance and viability. Altered structures within the proposed Ocean Beach Historic District Boundaries may be designated historic structures if alterations are reasonably reversible and/or significant architectural elements are intact and repairable. In addition, staff expands its findings to include buildings which are contributing despite alterations as important factors in maintaining the special character of the neighborhood. An excellent example is the addition to the Pommier Building at 81 Washington Avenue. ANALYSIS OF AMENDING ORDINANCE In reviewing a request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance or a change in land use, the City Commission shall consider the following: 1 . Whether the proposed change is consistent and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and any applicable neighborhood or Redevelopment Plans; Consistent - The proposed designation is consistent with the Historic Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan' s Objective No. 1 which, in part, states : " . . .increase the total number of structures designated as historically significant from that number of structures designated in 1988, either individually or as a contributing structure within a National Register Historic Preservation District or a local ordinance historic preservation district . " 2 . Whether the proposed change would create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent or nearby districts; Consistent - The amendment would not change the underlying zoning district for any areas within the City. PAGE 7 OF 11 • Furthermore, the proposed district would be co-terminus with the existing local districts (Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue and Flamingo Park) as well as the Architectural District (National Register District) to the north. 3 . Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the City; Consistent - The designation of the area as a local historic district would help to encourage re- development and rehabilitation that is compatible with the scale, characteristics and needs of the surrounding neighborhood and help to preserve the architectural style of the built environment . 4 . Whether the proposed change would tax the existing load on public facilities and infrastructure; Consistent - The LOS for the area public facilities and infrastructure should not be negatively affected, if at all, by the proposed amending ordinance. 5 . Whether existing district boundaries are illogically drawn in relation to existing conditions on the property proposed for change; Consistent - The proposed Ocean Beach Historic District includes parts of the original Ocean Beach Subdivision and Ocean Beach Additions 3 and 4, as well as part of the Friedman and Cope Subdivision. The District would include all properties located on Ocean Drive between First Street and Fifth Street, all properties on Collins Avenue between First and Sixth Street, some properties located on Washington Avenue between Biscayne Street and Sixth Street, all properties located on Meridian and Euclid Avenues between Second Street and Sixth Street, some properties located on Jefferson Avenue between Third Street and Sixth Street, some properties located on Michigan Avenue between Fourth Street and Sixth Street, and some properties located on Lenox Avenue between Fourth Street and Sixth Street . The location of these boundaries has PAGE 8 OF 11 • been determined through careful investigation and research of building records. They define a geographic area south of Sixth Street which possess a significant concentration of buildings and sites that are united by the historical development of Ocean Beach as a vibrant but modest seaside resort, abundant with enticing recreational amenities for the working class, and unusually welcoming to persons of Jewish heritage. The earliest origins of the City of Miami Beach are contained within this proposed historic district. A detailed description of the proposed boundaries are delineated within the designation report . 6 . Whether changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed change necessary; Consistent - The success of historic preservation in the ongoing revitalization of southern Miami Beach supports the protection of the proposed district. Continued demolition of existing historic structures demonstrates the necessity of this amendment to maintain the architectural integrity of the area. 7 . Whether the proposed change will adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood; Consistent - The proposed change should not negatively affect living conditions or the quality of life for the surrounding properties. Indeed, quality of living conditions in designated historic areas has significantly improved since the City started designating historic districts. The hundreds of Design Review approvals (both substantial rehabilitation and cosmetic improvements) within the existing historic districts demonstrates this principle. 8 . Whether the proposed change will create or excessively increase traffic congestion beyond the Level Of Service as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan or otherwise affect public safety; PAGE 9 OF 11 • Consistent - As designation encourages the retention of existing buildings and does not change the permitted land uses, the levels of service set forth in the Comprehensive Plan will not be affected by designation. Likewise, public safety will not be affected. 9. Whether the proposed change will seriously reduce light and air to adjacent properties; Consistent - If designation results in the retention of existing buildings, there should be no reduction in light and air either on site or to adjacent properties. 10 . Whether the proposed change will adversely affect property values in the adjacent area; Consistent - As property values and value of construction have historically increased in the existing designated districts, there is no evidence to suggest that designation would adversely affect property values in the proposed area. 11 . Whether the proposed change will be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accordance with existing regulations; Consistent - The proposed amendment will not change the development regulations for adjacent sites which must comply with their own site specific development regulations. Furthermore, the proposed ordinance should not affect the ability for an adjacent property to be developed in accordance with said regulations . Designation of the area would help to ensure continued improvement in adjacent neighborhoods since buildings on the edges of the designated historic districts would now be protected. 12 . Whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning; Consistent - The permitted land uses are not affected since the proposed amendment does not change the underlying zoning district for any property. PAGE 10 OF 11 • 13 . Whether it is impossible to find other adequate Sites in the City for the proposed Use in a district already permitting such Use; Not Applicable - This review criteria is not applicable to this Zoning Ordinance amendment . CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, the Administration recommends that the City Commission set a first reading public hearing on January 24, 1996 and tentatively set a second reading public hearing on February 7, 1996 regarding the amending ordinance to designate the Ocean Beach Historic District. The setting of these public hearings do not imply whether or not the parcels at 101 and 155 Ocean Drive should be excluded from the proposed district boundaries. That decision will be made by the City Commission at the time of the public hearings. JGP/HMS DJG\MHF\DISK#18\1247CMS.95 PAGE 11 OF 11