R5A1-2-4000 Alton Road- Talmudic Site FLUM Change And Zoning Map ChangeCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Second Reading to consider an Ordinance Amendment regarding an amendment to the Official
Zoning District Map of the Code of the City of Miami Beach and the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of
the City of Miami Beach, for the Talmudic University property.
Ke_}f Intended Outcome Supported:
Neighborhood satisfaction and maintain strong growth management policies.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc More than half of all residential respondents,
55%, suggested the effort put forth by the City to regulate development is "about the right amount"
Item Summa /Recommendation:
SECOND READING
The proposed ordinances would amend the FLUM and Zoning Maps of the City of Miami Beach by
changing the current main permitted use of 'GU' on those parcels adjacent to the existing Talmudic
University Site at 4000 Alton Road to 'RM-2, Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity' These
amendments are being proposed in order to accommodate the purchase of surplus land from FOOT
and to accommodate a new, residential development for the subject site.
On January 15, 2014, the City Commission approved the Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance at First
Reading and set a Second Reading Public Hearing for March 5, 2015. Additionally, the City
Commission opened and continued the FLUM Amendment Ordinance to a date certain of March 5,
2014, at which time both Ordinances will be adopted.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt both the Zoning Map Amendment
Ordinance and the FLUM Amendment Ordinance.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On December 17, 2013, the Planning Board recommended that the City Commission approve the
proposed Zoning Map and FLUM Amendments by a vote of 5-0.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
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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. 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.
. C1ty Clerk's Off1ce Leg1slat1ve Trackmg:
1 Thomas Mooney
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 5, 2014
SUBJECT 4000 Alton Road -Talmudic Unive ity
FLUM Amendment & Zoning Map Change
SECOND READING
4000 Alton Road, Talmudic University -FLUM Amendment (Planning Board
File No. 2147). The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Miami Beach pursuant to Section 118-166 of the Code of the City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Section 163.3181, Fla. Stat, and Section 163.3187, Fla. Stat., by
changing the Future Land Use Designation for parcels of land adjacent to what is
more commonly known as the Talmudic University, and which are comprised of
less than 10 acres, from the current ROS, ''Recreation and Open Space," to the
Future Land Use Category of RM-2, "Residential, Multifamily Medium Intensity."
4000 Alton Road, Talmudic University -Zoning Map Change (Planning
Board File No. 2148). The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting an
amendment to the Official Zoning District Map, referenced in Section 142-72 of
the Code of the City Of Miami Beach, Florida, pursuant to Section 118-162,
"Petitions for Changes and Amendments," by changing the Zoning District
Classification for parcels of land adjacent to what is more commonly known as
the Talmudic University, and which are comprised of less than 10 acres, from the
current GU, "Government Use" District, to RM-2, "Residential, Multifamily
Medium Intensity" District.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance and the FLUM Amendment Ordinance to.
BACKGROUND
On April 17, 2013, at the request of former 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 amendments 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. In order to accommodate this
additional development, the University will be acquiring surplus FOOT parcels that are
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adjacent to the existing Talmudic University property. 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.
The subject request is to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan
and the Official Zoning District Map of the City of Miami Beach, for parcels of land
adjacent to what is commonly known as the "Talmudic University Site," which is
comprised of less than 10 acres and more particularly described in the attached Legal
Description (Exhibit 'A').
Specifically, the applicant is seeking to change the Future Land Use Category for the
subject parcel from the current ROS, "Recreation and Open Space," to "RM-2,
Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity". The applicant is also requesting to amend the
Official Zoning District Map of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, by changing
the Zoning District Classification for the subject parcel from the current GU,
"Government Use," to "RM-2, Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity".
ANALYSIS
Early City and County records show that the Talmudic University property was originally
platted as four single family lots, with the west property lines of lots 52-54 fronting
directly on Biscayne Bay. Single family home lots continued southward along Alton
Road, and northward on the west side of North Bay Road. When the Julia Tuttle
Causeway was constructed in the 1960's, fill was added to the entire west side of the
subject property, extending northward to encompass what was originally known as
'Collins Island' and 'John's Island'. These former islands are now part of the Mt. Sinai
/Miami Heart Institute Hospital campus. The portion of the FDOT right of way located to
the west of the existing Talmudic University was originally part of Biscayne Bay, and the
FDOT land located to the northwest and south of the existing Talmudic University was
originally part of single family home parcels, until the construction of the Julia Tuttle
Causeway.
In 1965 a Howard Johnson's hotel and restaurant was constructed on the parcel. In
2005, the Talmudic University received a Conditional Use Permit for a religious
institution and the former hotel was converted into classrooms and dormitory residences.
The Proposal
The Talmudic University 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 both as of right and 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.
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
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University site which is a tax exempt educational institution. A separate lot split
application is currently pending before the Planning Board.
The following is requested as part of the subject applications:
1. A re-zoning of the adjacent surplus FOOT parcels from the current 'GU'
("Government Use") to 'RM-2' ("Residential Multi-Family Medium Intensity").
2. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Designation
for the adjacent surplus FOOT parcels from the current 'ROS' ("Recreation and
Open Space") to 'RM-2' {"Residential Multi-Family Medium Intensity").
A separate code amendment that would increase the maximum allowable height on the
site from the current 6 stories I 60 feet to 8 stories I 85 feet is also proposed. This
particular amendment has been endorsed by the Planning Board and is pending before
the City Commission.
The expansion plan proposed by the Talmudic University appears to be consistent with
the Comprehensive plan, as proposed to be amended. However setback variances may
be required for portions of the proposed new structures. Further, the front portion of the
new residential building is proposed to be setback 50 feet from Alton Road, in order to
reduce the visual mass of the building from the single family district located to the
southeast.
It should also be noted that any expansion of the master plan at the subject site,
regardless of whether the amendments to the Code proposed herein move forward,
would still require separate approvals from the Planning Board and the Design Review
Board, as part of the development review process.
Planning and Zoning Issues
The ROS future land use and GU zoning only allows government buildings and uses,
including but not limited to parking lots and garages; parks and associated parking;
schools; performing arts and cultural facilities; monuments and memorials. The use of
the site for residential use would not be permitted by the Comprehensive Plan and
zoning regulations, and requires a change to the future land use category and zoning
designation that would allow the desired residential use as a main permitted use.
The applicant is proposing to change the future land use category from ROS to RM-2,
and rezone the property from GU to the RM-2 Residential Medium Intensity category
and zoning district, as that would allow the residential use. The proposed changes are
compatible with the property abutting the site along Alton Road, which contains the
existing Talmudic University and is also zoned RM-2 Multifamily medium intensity with a
maximum FAR of 2.0. With the exception of the remaining FOOT right-of-way, there are
no other zoning districts directly abutting the subject parcels. The parking lot for St.
Patrick's Church comprises the majority of the Alton Road frontage to the east of the
existing Talmudic University Site. Two single family properties are also east of the
existing Talmudic University site on Alton Road, south of Barry Street.
The objective of the ROS future land use designation is to ensure that parks and
recreational facilities are adequately and efficiently provided by enforcing level of service
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standards and related guidelines through the concurrency management system. The
Mid-Beach area, in which the parcels are located, has the largest amount of recreation
space of any district, and the residential developer has voluntarily proffered to contribute
additional amenities to nearby Polo Park, as referenced in the attached correspondence
from the developers Attorney.
City Charter Issues
The request for changing the Zoning Map of the City, as well as the Future Land Use
Map of the City's Comprehensive Plan is affected by the following City Charter provision:
Sections 1.03 (c), which partially states:
The floor area ratio of any property or street end within the City of Miami Beach
shall not be increased by zoning, transfer, or any other means from its current
zone floor area ratio as it exists on the date of adoption of this Charter
Amendment (November 7, 2001 ), including any limitations on floor area ratios
which are in effect by virtue of development agreements through the full term of
such agreements, unless such increase in zone floor area ratio for any such
property shall first be approved by a vote of the electors of the City of Miami
Beach.
In review of the floor area ratio limitation on the subject parcels, which are currently
zoned GU (Government Use), the following applies:
Sec. 142-425 (a). Development regulations.
The development regulations (setbacks, floor area ratio, signs, parking, etc.) in
the GU government use district shall be the average of the requirements
contained in the surrounding zoning districts as determined by the planning and
zoning director, which shall be approved by the city commission.
The abutting zoning of the subject parcels, which is used to calculate the F.A.R. of the
parcels, is RM-2, which equates to an F.A.R. of 2.0. As the proposed zoning change to
RM-2 does not increase the established F.A R for the subject parcels, the requested
amendment complies with the requirements of the referenced Charter provision, subject
to City Commission approval.
Comprehensive Plan Issues
The total land area involved in this application is 32,082 square feet {.74 acres). Under
Section 163.3187 F.S., land use map amendments of less than 10 acres in size may be
considered "small-scale" amendments, which require only one public hearing before the
City Commission, which shall be an adoption hearing. Although not required, the local
government should send a copy of the adopted small scale amendment to the State
Land Planning Agency so that the Agency can maintain a complete and up-to-date copy
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
lnterlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning
The 2005 Florida Legislature adopted laws which are incorporated in the Florida
Statutes, requiring each local government to adopt an intergovernmental coordination
element as part of their comprehensive plan, as well as a statutory mandate to
implement public school concurrency. The RM-2 future land use category allows a
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density of 1 00 units per acre. The lot area of the portion of the site which will contain the
proposed new residential building (pending a future lot split application) will be 81,544
square feet. Based upon this data, the maximum number of units that could be
developed for this area is 187 units, however at this time, the actual number of units
proposed is 72.
Final site plan approval is contingent upon meeting Public School Concurrency
requirements and the applicant will be required to obtain a valid School Concurrency
Determination Certificate (Certificate) issued by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Such Certificate will state the number of seats reserved at each school level. In the
event sufficient seats are not available, a proportionate share mitigation plan shall be
incorporated into a tri-party development agreement and duly executed prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
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 proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and the change to the Zoning Map will allow for new residential development that
would add value to the site, as well as be a visual and aesthetic improvement to the
neighborhood.
On January 15, 2014, the City Commission approved the proposed Zoning Map
Amendment at First Reading, and continued action on the FLUM Amendment, so that
both amendments could be adopted together. Although both items are interrelated to
one another, separate motions must be made for each Amendment.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Zoning Map
Amendment Ordinance and the FLUM Amendment Ordinance.
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TALMUDIC SITE-FLUM CHANGE
ORDINANCE NO.------
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND
USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY CHANGING THE
FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY FOR PARCELS OF LAND
ADJACENT TO WHAT IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
"TALMUDIC UNIVERSITY," MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" HERETO,
FROM THE CURRENT ROS, "RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE," TO
THE FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY OF RM-2, "RESIDENTIAL
MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM INTENSITY;" PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION
IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TRANSMITTAL, REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Talmudic University seeks to change the Future Land Use Map
category for surplus parcels owned by the Florida Department of Transportation
("FOOT') adjacent to the parcel commonly known and referred to herein as "Talmudic
University," located at 4000 Alton Road, from the current ROS, Recreation and Open
Space, to the Future Land Use category RM-2, Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity;
and
WHEREAS, amending the Future Land Use category of the FOOT parcels
adjacent to the Talmudic University parcel as provided herein is necessary to ensure the
development of that property will be compatible with development in adjacent and
surrounding areas, and will contribute to the general health and welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has determined that changing the Future
Land Use category of the subject parcels as provided herein will ensure that new
development is compatible and in scale with the built environment, and is in the best
interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the full legal description of the Affected Property is contained in
Exhibit "A" attached to this Ordinance, and shortened descriptions of such properties will
be codified in the amendments below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The following amendment to the City's Future Land Use Map designations
for the property described herein is hereby approved and adopted and the Planning
Director is hereby directed to make the appropriate changes to the Future Land Use
Map of the City:
Parcels of land adjacent to what is commonly known as the "Talmudic
University" site, approximately 32,082 square feet {.74 acres), deemed to
be a small-scale amendment, from the current ROS, "Recreation and
Open Space," to the Future Land Use category of RM-2, "Residential
Multifamily Medium Intensity."
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SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid,
the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 4. INCLUSION IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the
amendment provided for in Section I is made part of the Future Land Use Map of the
City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, as amended; that the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention; and that the
word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate word.
SECTION 5. TRANSMITTAL.
The Planning Director is hereby directed to submit this ordinance to the
appropriate state, regional and county agencies as may be required by applicable law.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect 31 days after adoption pursuant to Section
163.3187(2), Florida Statutes.
PASSED and ADOPTED this __ day of _____ , 2014.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading: January 15, 2014
Second Reading: March 5, 2014
Verified by: ________ _
Thomas R. Mooney, AICP
Acting Planning Director
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APPROVED AS TO
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LEGAL DESCRlPTION: FDOT ~Parcel 1
A portion of Lot D ofRE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 48, 49, 50 & 51 OF BLOCK 1, NAUTILUS
SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 35 at Page 46 of the Public Records
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and a portion of Sections 22 and 27 in Township 53 South, Range 42 East,
and being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast comer of Lot 54 of said Block I of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION; thence
North 80°48'38" West along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 54 for 175.93 feet to a point on the
Northerly Right-of-Way line of Alton Road, also known as State Road No. 25, as shown on the Florida
Department of Transportation Right of Way Map Section 87090-2402, Sheet 16 of 18, said point lying on a
circular curve, concave to the Southwest and whose radius point bears South 39°51'18" West; thence
Northwesterly along said Northerly Right-of-Way line being a 600.92 foot radius curve, leading to the left,
through a central angle of03°58'57" for an arc distance of 41.77 feet to a point of tangency; thence North
54°07'39" West along said Northerly Right-of-Way line for 34.06 feet to the Point of Beginning of the
hereinafter described parcel ofland; thence continue North 54°07'39" West along said Northerly Right-of-
Way line for 128.73 feet; thence North 23°11'59" East, departing said Northerly Right-of-Way line for
161.81 feet; thence North 05°59'58" West for 62.09 feet to a point on the Southerly Right-of-Way line of
the Julia Tuttle Causeway, also known as State Road 112 and 1-195, as shown on said Florida Department
of Transportation Right of Way Map; thence North 55°48'22" East along said Southerly Right-of-Way line
for 114.98 feet; thence South 25°20'17" East, departing said Southerly Right-of-Way line, for 78.82 feet;
thence North 67°28'20" East for 95.22 feet to a point on the Easterly line of said Lot D; thence South
09°05'09" West along said Easterly line of Lot D for 74.16 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot D;
thence North 80°48'38" West along the Southerly line of said Lot D, also being the Northerly line of Lot 52
of said NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION for 165.54 feet to a point on the Westerly boundary line of said Block
1 of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION, the following three (3) courses being along said Westerly boundary line
of Block 1; (1) thence South 05°58'24E for 103.61 feet; (2) thence South 00°23'11" West for 101.19 feet;
(3) thence South 04°09'24" West for 64.92 feet to the Point of Beginning.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FDOT-Parcel 2
A portion of Lot 55 in Block 1 of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 8 at Page 95 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade Coimty, Florida, being more particularly
described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast comer of Lot 54 of said Block l of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION; thence
North 80°48'38" West along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 54 for 26.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel ofland; thence continue North 80°48'38" West along said
Southerly boundary line of Lot 54, also being the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 55 for 149.93 feet to
a point on the Northerly Right-of-Way line of Alton Road, also known as State Road No. 25, as shown on
the Florida Department of Transportation Right of Way Map Section 87090-2402, Sheet 16 of 18, said
point lying on a circular curve, concave to the Southwest and whose radius point bears South 39°51'1 8"
West; thence Southeasterly along said Northerly Right of Way line being along a 600.92.foot radius curve,
leading to the right, through a central angle of05°58'14" for an arc distance of62.62 feet; thence south
76°03'16" East, departing said Northerly Right-of-Way line, for 72.65 feet to a point on the Westerly Right-
of-Way line of Alton Road, also known as State Road No. 907 as shown on said Florida Department of
Transportation Right-of-Way Map; thence North 41 °11'22" East along said Westerly Right-of-Way line for
48.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Talmudic University
Lots 52, 53, and 54 in Block 1 of NAUTILUS SUBDMSION, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 8, page 95, of the Public Records ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, less the part of Lot 54, described
as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Comer of said Lot 54; thence run East 63.9 feet along the South line of said Lot
54 to a point; thence run Northwest 76 feet to the West line of said Lot 54 at a point 37 feet along the West
line of said Lot 54 to the Point of Beginning, all in Block 1, NAUTILUS SUBDMSION, according to the
Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, page 95 of the Public Records ofMiami-Dade County, Florida:
AND: Lot E, less the West 0.10 feet thereof; resubdivision ofLots 48, 49, 50, and 51 of Block 1,
NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION: according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 35, page 46, of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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TALMUDIC SITE-ZONING MAP CHANGE
ORDINANCE NO. _____ _
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING DISTRICT MAP, REFERENCED IN SECTION 142-72 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY CHANGING
THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR PARCELS OF LAND
ADJACENT TO WHAT IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
"TALMUDIC UNIVERSITY," MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" HERETO,
FROM THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION GU,
"GOVERNMENT USE DISTRICT," TO THE PROPOSED ZONING
CLASSIFICATION RM-2, "RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY MEDIUM
INTENSITY," PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Talmudic University seeks to change the zoning classification of
the surplus parcels owned by the Florida Department of Transportation ("FOOT')
adjacent to the parcel commonly known and referred to herein as 'Talmudic University,"
located at 4000 Alton Road, from GU, Government Use District, to RM-2, Residential
Multifamily Medium Intensity; and
WHEREAS, amending the zoning of the FOOT parcels adjacent to the Talmudic
University parcel as provided herein is necessary to ensure that the development of the
property will be compatible with development in adjacent and surrounding areas, and will
contribute to the general health and welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has determined that the rezoning of the
FOOT parcels adjacent to the Talmudic University parcel as provided herein will ensure
that new redevelopment and renovation of existing structures are compatible and in
scale with the built environment, and is in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the full legal description of the Affected Property is contained in
Exhibit "A" attached to this Ordinance, and shortened descriptions of such properties will
be codified in the amendments below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The following amendments to the City's zoning map designations for the
properties described herein are hereby approved and adopted and the Planning Director
is hereby directed to make the appropriate changes to the zoning map of the City:
Parcels of land adjacent to what is commonly known as the "Talmudic
University," approximately 32,082 square feet (.74 acres), from the
current GU "Government Use District," to the proposed zoning
classification RM-2, "Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity."
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SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid,
the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission that the Official Zoning District Map,
referenced in Section 142-72 of the Code of the City Of Miami Beach, Florida be
amended in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect 31 days after adoption to correspond to the
adoption date of the amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
PASSED and ADOPTED this __ day of _____ , 2014.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading: January 15, 2014
Second Reading: March 5, 2014
Verified by: ________ _
Thomas R. Mooney, AICP
Acting Planning Director
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MAYOR
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FDOT-Parcell
A portion ofLotD ofRE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 48, 49, 50 & 51 OF BLOCK 1, NAUTILUS
SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 35 at Page 46 of the Public Records
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and a portion of Sections 22 and 27 in Township 53 South, Range 42 East,
and being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast comer ofLot 54 of said Block l ofNAUTILUS SUBDIVISION; thence
North 80°48'38" West along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 54 for 175.93 feet to a point on the
Northerly Right-of-Way line of Alton Road, also known as State Road No. 25, as shown on the Florida
Department of Transportation Right of Way Map Section 87090-2402, Sheet 16 of 18, said point lying on a
circular curve, concave to the Southwest and whose radius point bears South 39°51'18" West; thence
Northwesterly along said Northerly Right-of-Way line being a 600.92 foot radius curve, leading to the left,
through a central angle of03°58'57" for an arc distance of 41.77 feet to a point of tangency; thence North
54°07'39" West along said Northerly Right-of-Way line for 34.06 feet to the Point ofBeginning of the
hereinafter described parcel efland; thence continue North 54°07'39" West along said Northerly Right-of-
Way line for 128.73 feet; thence North 23°11 '59" East, departing said Northerly Right-of-Way line for
161.81 feet; thence North 05°59'58" West for 62.09 feet to a point on the Southerly Right-of-Way line of
the Julia Tuttle Causeway, also knmvn as State Road 112 and I-195, as shown on said Florida Department
ofTransportation Right ofWay Map; thence North 5S048'22" East along said Southerly Right-of-Way line
for 114.98 feet; thence South 25°20'17" Fast, departing said Southerly Right-of-Way line, for 78.82 feet;
thence North 6r28'20'' East for 95.22 feet to a point on the Easterly line of said Lot D; thence South
09°05'09" West along said Easterly line of Lot D for 74.16 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot D;
thence North 80°48'38" West along the Southerly line of said Lot D, also being the Northerly line of Lot 52
of said NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION for 165.54 feet to a point on the Westerly boundary line of said Block
1 of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION, the following three (3) courses being along said Westerly boundary line
of Block 1; (1) thence South 05°58'24E for 103.61 feet; (2) thence South 00°23'11" West for 101.19 feet;
(3) thence South 04°09'24" West for 64.92 feet to the Point of Beginning.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FDOT-Parcel2
A portion of Lot 55 in Block I of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 8 at Page 95 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, being more particularly
described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast comer of lot 54 of said Block 1 of NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION; thence
North 80°48'38" West along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 54 for 26.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel ofland; thence continue North 80°48'38" West along said
Southerly boundary line of Lot 54, also being the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 55 for 149.93 feet to
a point on the Northerly Right-of-Way line of Alton Road, also known as State Road No. 25, as shown on
the Florida Department ofT ransportation Right of Way Map Section 87090-2402, Sheet 16 of l 8, said
point lying on a circular curve, concave to the Southwest and whose radius point bears South 39°51'18"
West; thence Southeasterly along said Northerly Right of Way line being along a 600.92 foot radius curve,
leading to the right, through a central angle of05°58'14" for an arc distance of 62.62 feet; thence south
76°03'16" East, departing said Northerly Right-of-Way line, for 72.65 feet to a point on the Westerly Right-
of-Way line of Alton Road, also known as State Road No. 907 as shmvn on said Florida Department of
Transportation Right-of-Way Map; thence North 41 °11'22" East along said Westerly Right-of-Way line for
48.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Talmudic University
Lots 52, 53, and 54 in Block I ofNAUTILUS SUBDIVISION, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 8, page 95, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, less the part of Lot 54, described
as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Comer of said Lot 54; thence run East 63.9 feet along the South line of said T .ot
54 to a point; thence run Northwest 76 feet to the West line of said Lot 54 at a point 37 feet along the West
line of said Lot 54 to the Point of Beginning, all in Block 1, NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION, according to the
Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, page 95 of the Public Records of.Miami-Dade County, Florida:
AND: Lot E, less the West 0.10 feet thereof; resubdivision of Lots 48, 49, 50, and 51 of Block l,
NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION: according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 35, page 46, of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
290
MIAMI HERALD I MiamiHerald.com Ni' THURSDAY, JANUARYJg, 2{)14 I 19Nii
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING MAP CHANGES
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, in the Commission Chambers. 3"' Aoor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, to consider:
10:{)5 A.M.-File No. 2147. 4000 Alton Road, Talmudic University-FLUM Amendment.
An Ordinance Amending The Future Land Use Map Of The Comprehensive Plan By Changing The Future Land Use Category
For Parcels Of Land Adjacent To What Is Mare Commonly Known As The "Talmudic University; More Particularly Described In
The Legal Description Attached As Exhibit "A" Hereto, From The Current ROS, "Recreation And Open Space." To The Future
Land Use Category Of RM-2, "Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity;" Providing For Inclusion In The Comprehensive Plan.
Transmittal, Repealer, Severability And An Effective Date.
10:10 A.M.-File No. 2148. 4000 Alton Road, Talmudic University-Zoning Map Change.
An Ordinance Amending The OffiCial Zoning District Map, Referenced In Section 142-72 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, By Changing The Zoning District Classification For Parcels Of land Adjacent To What Is More Commonly
Known As The "Talmudic University," More Particularly Described In The Legal Description Attached As Exhibit "A" Hereto, From
The Current Zoning ClassifiGHtion GU, "Government Use District," To The Proposed Zoning Classification AM-2, "Residential
Mutti-Family Medium Intensity." Providing For Codification, Repealer. Severability And An Effective Date.
Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at 305-673-7550.
All interested parties are invited to appear at this meeting or be represented by an agent, or to express their views in writing
acldressed to the City Commission, c/o City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Copies of
the proposed amendments are available in the Planning Department This meeting or this item may be continued. and under such
circumstances, additional legal notice need not be provided.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes §286.01 05, the City hereby advises
the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made
by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or its hearing, such person must ensure that a '
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record must
include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for
the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant
evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise
allowed by law.
To request this material in accessible format, sign language
interpreters, infonnation on access for persons with disabilities and/
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N (Q N ')( j( MIAMI HERALD I MiamiHerald.com MIAMI BEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 'J[ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 I 15NE NOTICE IS HEREBY given ttlal a public hearing will be held by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach. Florida. in the Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, M1ami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 to consider the following: 10:05 a.m. File No. 2147. 4000 Alton Rood, Talmudic University-FLUM Amendment-An Ordinance Amending The Future Land Use Map Of The Comprehensive Plan By Changing The Future Land Use Category For Parcels Of Land Adjacent To What Is More Commonly Known As The "Talmudic University," More Particularly Described In The Legal Description Attached As Exhibit "A" Hereto, From The Current ROS, "Recreation And Open Space,"To The Future Land Use Category Of RM-2, "Residential Multifamily Medium Intensity;" Providing For Inclusion In The Comprehensive Plan, Transmittal, Repealer, Severatlllity And An Effective Date. \Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at 305-673-7550.) 10:10 a.m. File No. 2148. 4000 Alton Road. Talmudic University-Zoning Map Change -An Ordinance Amending The Official Zoning District Map, Referenced In Section 142-72 O!The Code OfT he City Of Miami Beach, Florida, By Changing The Zoning District Classification For Parcels Of Land Adjacent To What Is More Commonly Known As The 'Talmudic University," More Particularly Described In The Legal Description Attached As Exhitlit "A" Hereto, From The Current Zoning Classification GU. "Government Use District," To The Proposed Zoning Classification RM-2, "Residential Multi-Family Medium Intensity," Providing For Codification, Repealer, Severability And An Effective Date. (Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at 305-673-7550.) 10:25 a.m. All on Road Hisloric District Buffer Overlay-An Ordinance Amending The Code Of The City 01 Miami Beach, Florida, By Amending Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts And Regulations," Article Ill, "Overlay Districts," Crealing Division 8 "AIIon Road-Hisloric Districl Buller Overlay," By Including Section 142-858 "Location And Purpose," And Section 142·B59 "Development Reg11latlons," Including Among other Provisions Regulations On Maximum Floor Area Ratio; Maximum Building Height; Minimum Setbacks; Building Separation; Demolition Or Additions To Contributing Buildings In An Hisloric District; And land Use Regulations For Location Of Retail Uses, Restaurants, Bars, Enlertainmenl Estalllishmenls,Aicoholic Beverage Establishmenls And Similar Uses; Requiring Conditional Use Approval Of Such Uses In Excess Of 10,000 Sq. Ft.; And Prohibiting Alcoholic Beverage And Enlertainment Establishments In Open Areas Wilh ExceplionsAs Prescribed In The Ordinance; Providing For Codification; Repealer; Severabllily; And An Eflective Date. (Inquiries may be direcled to the Planning Department at 305-673·7550.) 11.):40 a.m. Building Departmenl Permil Fees -An Ordinance Amending Chapler 14 Of The City Code, Enlitled "Building Regulations," By Amending Article II, Enbtled "Conslruction Standards," By Amending Division 2, Entitled "Permil Fees." By Amending The Following Sections Therein. To Wit: Section 14·61, EnliUed "Permit Fees, Generally"; Section 14-62, Entitled "Building Permits"; Section 14-63, EniiHed "Plumbing Permits"; Section 14·64, Entilled "Electrical Permils"; Seclion 14-65, Entitled "Mechanical Permits"; Section 14-66, Entitled "Annual Facility Permit"; Section 14-67, Entitled "Forty·Vear Building Recertification Program"; Section 14-68, Entitled "Occupant Content Sign"; Section 14-70. Entitled "General Information"; Section 14·71, Entitled "Temporary Structure"; To Provide For Express Permlls, Phase Permits, Private Provider Fee Discounts, Perm II Fee Reductions And Refunds, And To Provide For A More Efficient, Effective, And Transparent Way To Assess Fees For Building Permit Services. And By Amending Corresponding Portions Of Division 2 Dl Appendix A Of The City Code, Entitled "Permit Fees," Relating To Buildiog, Plumbing, Electrical, And Mechanical Work, And Other Building Department Activities; Providing For Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An Effeclive Date. (InQuiries may be directed to lhe Building Department at 305-673-7610.) 10:50 a.m. Resort Tax Ordinance· An Ordinance Amending The Code OtThe City Of Miami Beach, Florida, By Amending Chapter 102 Entitled "Taxation," By Amending Article IV Entitled "Resort Tax." By Amending Division 4 Entitled "Tax," By Amending Section102-314 Entitled "Penalties And Interest," By Amending Subsection (F) Thereof (And Including The Corresponding AmendmentTo Appendix "A" Thereto), Regarding The Establishment Of A Fixed Late Reporting Penalty For Annual Returns Filed Late, Where No Tax Is Due; Providing For Codification; Repealer; Severability; And An Effective Date. (Inquiries may be directed to the Finance Department at 305·673-7466.) · 11:00 a.m. An Ordinance Amending The Code OfThe City Of Miami Beach, By Amending Chapter 2, Entitled "Administralion," By Amending Article Ill, Entitled "Agencies, Boards And Committees," By Amending Section 2·27, Entitled "Reserved," To Create A 517th 1/ote Requirement For The Creation Of Agencies, Boards And Cllmmittees; Providing Exceptions Thereto; And Providing For Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An Effective Dale. (Inquiries may be directed Ia the City Attorney's Oflice at 305-673-7470.) 11:10 a.m. Fire And Police Pension Ordinance • An Ordinance Amending Part I, Subpart B. Article IX. Related Special Acts. Of The Miami Beach City Code Entitled "Pension System For Disability And Retirement Of Members Of Pollee And Fire Departments"; Implementing Provisions Of The 2012-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreements Between The City And Fire Fighters Of Miami Beach, (IAFF) Local 1510. And Miami Beach Fralernal Order Of Pollee. William NichOls Lodge No. 8 (FOP); lmplemenling Recommendations Of The Budget Advisory Committee. A Memorandum Of Understanding And Other Changes; Amending Seclion 63 Entitled "Source Of Monies For Fund; Computation Of Uability; Use And Investment Of Fund"; "Service Record"; And Amending Section 66 Enllfted 'Ser>Ace And Disability Benefits Generally"; Providing For Severability; Repealing All Ordinances In Conflict Therewith; And Providing For An Effective Date. (Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Depar1ment at 305·673-7524.) 11:20 a.m. A Resolution To Adopt The Third A.menoment To The Capital Budget For Fiscal Year (FY) 2013114. (Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Budget & Performance Improvement at 305-673-7510.) 11:JO p.m. RM-2 Hotel Office Uses . An Ordinance 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 Regulatloos," Division 3 "Residential Multifamily Oishicls," Subdivision IV "Residential Multifamily, Medium Intensity," Section 142·212, "Main Permitted Uses," To Expand The Allowable Uses In The RM-2 District To Include Certain Types Of Office Uses That AreAssocialed With Nearby Holels On Collins Avenue; Providing For Repealer; Severabilily; Codification; And An Effective Date. {Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at 305-673-7550) INTmESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented by an agent, or to express their views in wriling addressed to the Cily Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, t" Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.A copy of this item is available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk's Office. 1700 Convenlion Center Drive, 1" Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeling or this item may be conli[I(Jed, and uncler such circumstances, additional legal notice need not be provided. Ralael E. Granado, City Clerk City of Miami Beach Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made IJy the City Commission wilh respect to any matter considered at lis meeting or ils hearing, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This nolice does not constitute consent by the City lor the introduction or admission of olherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. To request this material in accessible tormal, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities and/or any accommodation to review any documenl or participate in any City-sponsored proceeding, please contact us live days ir1 advance at (305) 673·7411(voice) or TTY users may also call the Florida Relay Service at 711. ADII86Z