R5E-Talmudic University - RM-2 HeightsCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Second Reading to consider an Ordinance Amendment to modify the maximum height requirements
in the RM-2 zoning district.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain strong growth management policies.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc 48% of residential respondents and 55% of
businesses rate the effort out forth bv the Citv to reaulate development is "about the rioht amount."
Item Summa /Recommendation:
SECOND READING -PUBLIC HEARING
The proposed Ordinance would increase the maximum height limits for RM-2 properties located within
the Talmudic University campus.
On January 15, 2014, the City Commission: 1) accepted the recommendation of the Land Use and
Development Committee via separate motion; and 2) approved the Ordinance at First Reading and
scheduled a Second Reading Public Hearing for February 12, 2014.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On December 17, 2013, the Planning Board transmitted the subject Ordinance to the City
Commission with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 5-0.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
D 2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
In accordance with Charter section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall consider
the long-term economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions," this shall confirm
that the City Administration evaluated the long-term economic impact (at least 5 years) of this
proposed legislative action, and determined that there will be no measurable impact on the City's
budoet.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Thomas Mooney
Sign-Offs:
Department Director
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AGENDA ITEM _R_S_E __
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 12, 2014
SUBJECT: 4000 Alton Road -Talmudic University
RM-2 Height Ordinance
SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,"
ARTICLE 11, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," SUBDIVISION IV, "RM-2 -
RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY," SECTION 142-217,
"AREA REQUIREMENTS," TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES
WITHIN THE RM-2 DISTRICT ALONG ALTON ROAD BETWEEN ARTHUR
GODFREY ROAD AND WEST 34TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
On April 17, 2013, at the request of Commissioner Libbin, the City Commission referred
a discussion item to the Land Use and Development Committee, regarding the
redevelopment of the Talmudic University property located at 4000 Alton Road. On
September 23, 2013, the Land Use Committee referred the proposed Ordinance to the
Planning Board for consideration.
The Talmudic University at 4000 Alton Road is seeking to expand its current facilities,
including the construction of new residential buildings, as well as the use of adjacent,
surplus FOOT parcels for additional development. The University is currently operating
under a Conditional Use Permit (PB File No. 1718, approved on June 5, 2008) for a
religious institution in an RM-2 district.
ANALYSIS
The subject property at 4000 Alton Road is currently zoned RM-2, Multi-Family Medium
Intensity. The existing school and associated residential units are allowable uses within
the RM-2 district through the Conditional Use process. Pursuant to Section 142-217 of
the City Code, the maximum height limit for the property at 4000 Alton Road is 6 stories I
60 feet. The height of existing building on the site is 71 '-9", according to the plans
submitted.
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The University has partnered with a developer In order to accommodate a proposed
expansion of the existing University, as well as the construction of a new 8-story/85 feet
high residential building on the southern portion of the property with a total of 72
residential units. The residential units will not be part of the existing Talmudic University,
and will be a separate, multifamily residential structure, which will be subject to the same
taxation requirements as any other multifamily property in the City, unlike the current
University site which is a tax exempt educational institution. A separate lot split
application has been submitted for the Planning Board for review and approval.
The proposed code amendment would increase the maximum allowable height on the
site from the current 6 stories I 60 feet to 8 stories I 85 feet. Specifically, the proposed
amendment would modify the height regulations for the RM-2 zoning district
classification by creating a new category for the area fronting the west side of Alton
Road between Arthur Godfrey Road and West 34th Street. This area comprises one of
only three (3) RM-2 zoning districts north of Dade Boulevard and west of Indian Creek.
The other RM-2 districts in this broader area are at the southeast corner of Normandy
Isle and on the north side of Dade Boulevard between Prairie Avenue and Meridian
Avenue.
The current building on the subject site is 71 '-9" height, and the proposal to increase the
height to 85 feet would be comparable to the height of the existing building and allow
more flexibility in designing a new residential project that addresses the needs and
concerns of the Talmudic University, as well as the dormitory residents. The City Code
requires an additional setback for tower portions of a building, which is considered the
portion of the building above 50 feet in height. As proposed, the new residential tower
complies with the front tower setback requirements of the City Code. However the
addition to the existing Talmudic University building fronting Alton Road would require a
front tower setback variance, as presently designed.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On December 17, 2013, the Planning Board (by a 5-0 vote) transmitted the proposal to
the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT
In accordance with Charter Section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach
shall consider the long term economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative
actions," this shall confirm that the City Administration evaluated the long term economic
impact (at least 5 years) of this proposed legislative action. The proposed Ordinance is
not expected to have a negative fiscal impact upon the City, and should increase the
property's value, as additional apartment units will be added to the City's tax roll.
SUMMARY
The subject Ordinance was approved at First Reading on January 15, 2014.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the proposed
Ordi?iirn., . 0'£,
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TALMUDIC UNIVERSITY -RM-2 HEIGHTS
ORDINANCE NO. __ _
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,"
ARTICLE II, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," SUBDIVISION IV, "RM-2 -
RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY, MEDIUM INTENSITY,11 SECTION 142-217,
"AREA REQUIREMENTS," TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES
WITHIN THE RM-2 DISTRICT ALONG AL TON ROAD BETWEEN ARTHUR
GODFREY ROAD AND WEST 34TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach endeavors to recall and promote its unique social
and architectural history, as well as further the dynamic character and attraction of residential and
institutional structures within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach seeks to encourage and incentivize the expansion of
residential and institutional uses in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach desires to amend existing maximum building height
and number of stories for institutional projects located in the RM-2 district; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to accomplish all of the above
objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts And Regulations," Article II, "District Regulations,"
Subdivision IV, "RM-2 -Residential Multifamily, Medium Intensity," Section 142-217, "Area
Requirements," of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of the City of Miami Beach,
Florida is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 142-217. -Area requirements.
The area requirements in the RM-2 residential multifamily, medium intensity district are as
follows:
Minimum Minimum Minimum
Lot Area Lot Unit Size
(Square Width (Square Feet)
Feet) (Feet)
7,000 50 New
construction-550
Non-elderly and
elderly low and
moderate income
Average
Unit Size
(Square Feet)
New
construction-BOO
Non-elderly and
elderly low and
moderate income
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Maximum Maximum
Building Number
Height of Stories
(Feet)
Historic Historic
district-SO district-5
(except as (except as
provided in section provided in_
142-1161 section 142-1161
housing: See section housing: See section Area bounded by Area bounded by
142-1183 142-1183 Indian Creek Dr., Indian Creek Dr.,
Rehabilitated Reha bl litated Collins Ave., 26th Collins Ave., 26th
buildings-400 buildings-550 St., and 44th St., and 44th
Hotel unit: Hotel units-NI A St.-75 St.-8
15%: 300-335 Area f ranting west Area fronting
85%: 335+ side of Collins Ave. west side of
btwn. 76th St. and Collins Ave. btwn.
79th St.-75 76th St. and 79th
Area fronting west St.-8
side of Alton Rd. Area fronting
between Arthur west side of Alton
Godfrey Rd. and W Rd. between
34th St. -85 Arthur Godfrey
Otherwise-60 Rd. and W 34th
Lots fronting St. -8
Biscayne Bay less Otherwise-6
than 45,000 sq. Lots fronting
ft.-100 Biscayne Bay less
Lots fronting than 45,000 sq.
Biscayne Bay over ft.-11
45,000 sq. ft.-140 Lots f ranting
Lots fronting Biscayne Bay over
Atlantic Ocean 45,000 sq. ft.-15
over 100,000 sq. Lots fronting
ft.-140 Atlantic Ocean
over 100,000 sq.
ft.-15
SECTION 2. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code
of the City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section",
"article", or other appropriate word.
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or prov1s1on of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _______ , 2014.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading: January 15, 2014
Second Reading: February 12, 2014
Verified by:------------
Thomas R Mooney, AICP
Acting Planning Director
Underscore denotes new language
Strike Thru denotes new language
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16NE I THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 NE'
MIAMI BEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the following public hearings will be heard by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center
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10:10 a.m. -Single Family Development Regulations I AA Ordinance Amending The Land Devtllopment Regulations Of The Code DI The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, By Amending Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts And
Regulations," Division 2, "RS· 1, RS·2, RS·3, RS·4 Single-Family Residential Districts," By Amending The Criteria And Procedures For The Review Ard Approval Of Single-Family Residential Construction, By Replacing The
'"Single-Family Residential Review Panel, By Clarifying And Amending The Standards And Procures for Reviewi~g New Construction And Additions In Single Family Districts, Including Modifications To Lot Coverage, Unit Size
·And Overall Height. By Clarifying The Below Flood Level Construction Requirements For Affected Properties In High Flood Zones, And By Clarifying Setback And Lat Ca•1erage Requirements. Inquiries may be directed to the
Planning Department at 305-613-7550.
10~2o a.m. -Architecturally Significant Single F~mily Home Retention Incentives I An Ordina11ce Amending The Land Development Regulations Of The Code Of Tl1e City Of Miami Beach, By Amending Cl1apter 142, "Zoning
Districts And Regulations," Article 11. "fflstrict Regulations," Divi!jjon 2, "Single-Family Residential Districts." By Revising The Standards And Review Requirements For New Conslruction, Additions And Modifications To
Properties That Contain An Archrtecturally Significant Single Family Ho~e N9l Located Within A Designated Historic District. Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Depwtmen! at 305-873·1550.
10:40 a.m. -Al\on Road Historic District Buffer Overtay I Ordinance Amending The Code OfThe City Of Miami Beach, Florida, By Aniending Chapter 142, "Zoning Dis1rictsArd Regulations," Article Ill. "Overlay Districts," Creating
Division B "Alton Road ·Historic District Buffer Overlay," By Including Section 142-858 "Location And Purpose," And Section 142-859 "Development Regulations," Including Among Other Provisions Regulations On Maximum
Floor Arna Ratio; Maximum B~ilding Height; Minimum Setbacks; Building Separation; Demolition Or Additions To Contributing Buijdings In An Historic District; And Land Use Regulations For Location 01 Retail Uses, Restat1rants,
Bars. Entertainment Estaolishments,Alcoholic Beverage Establishments And Similar Uses; Requiring Conditional Use Appro11al Of Such Uses In ~cess Of 10,000 Sq Ft; And Prohibiting Alcoholic Beverage And Entertainment
Establishments In Open Areas Wtth ~captions As Prescrib~d In The Ordinance. Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at 305·673·7550.
10:55 a,m. -Mechanical Parking Systems I Ordjnance Amending The Land Development Regulations OtTl1e City Code By Amending Chapter 130 "Off-Street Parll1ng," Article II "Districts, Requirements," Section 130-38,
l?.':Chanical And Robotic Parking Systems," By Modifying The Requirements For Mechanical Parking Devices And Robotic Parlling Systems Inquiries may be directed trJ the Planning Department at 305-673-7550 .
.., 11:05 a.m. -Talmudic University -RM-2 Heights I Ordinance Amending The Land DB'ielopment Regulations OtThe Gode DI ne City Of Miami Beach, By Amending Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts And Regulations," Miele II,
"District Regulations," Subdivision IV, "RM-2 -Residential Multifamily, Medium Intensity," Section 142-217, "Area Requirements," To Modify The Requirements For Maximum Bui:ding Height And Maximum tJumber 01 Stories
Wrthin The RM-2 District Along Alton Road Between Arthur Godfrey Road And West 34th Street Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at 305·673· 7550.
11:15 a.m. -Ordinance Amending The Code O!The City Of Miami Beach, By Amending Chapter 54, Entitled "Floods," By Amending Article II, Entitled "Floodplain Management," By Amending Division 1, Ent1tlect ·Gcnernl:y," By
Amending Section 54·35, Entitled "Definitions" By Amending The Defini:ion Of "Substantial Improvement" To Apply To Improvements Taking Place During A One Year Period Instead Of During A Five Year Period. Inquiries may
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Wa~.e Zones,' 8y Amending Section 66-43, Enlitled "Restricted Areas," By Amending Subsection C Thereof Regarding The Slow Speed, Minimum Wake Zone By Amending The Boundaries Thereof And Amending Area C On
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