C4C-Ref- LUDC - NCAC - Charter Amendments To Strengthen Historic Preservation -~ MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor 4,.~.J .fuvc fll/1 (S
DATE: November 28, 2011
SUBJECT: Consent Agenda Item: Referral to Land Use & Neighborhoods
Committees
As you recall, in June 2011, I brought forward two proposals for charter amendments
that would strengthen the existing protections for historic preservation in Miami
Beach. One proposal was to require a public referendum in order to allow increases
to maximum building heights. The other proposal would make it more difficult to
dilute current standards of historic preservation or the Historic Preservation Board
itself.
At meetings in June and July, it became clear that these topics were of sufficient
complexity that we needed time to explore the issues in depth before their
placement on a ballot in 2012. Therefore, we decided to schedule a Commission
workshop and then bring these proposals forward to the Land Use and
Neighborhoods Committees for further consideration. The workshop is being
scheduled for early next year.
As I want to ensure that this important discussion continues in a timely manner,
please place on the Dec.14, 2011 Commission meeting agenda a referral to the
Land Use & Neighborhoods Committees of a discussion regarding these proposals.
I thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Wakefield at extension 6157.
Thank you.
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