C4D-Ref- FCWPC - Use Of The Byron Carlyle TheaterE MIAMIBEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, I 700 Convenlion Cenler Drive, Miomi Beoch, Floridq 331 39, www. miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE; June11,2014
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE
COMMISSION COMMITTEE - A USSION
CITYWIDE PROJECTS
REGARDING THE USE
OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Refer discussion to Finance and Citywide Projects Commission Committee as
recommended by the Administration.
BACKGROUND
The Byron Carlyle Theater Complex (the "Theate/'), located at 500 71't Street, between
Byron Avenue and Carlyle Avenue, originally opened in December 1968 as twin cinemas
hosting first-run movies in the heart of North Beach. A total of 994 seats were originally
built, with the large auditorium having a capacity of 590 seats. ln the mid-1970s, the
Theater was re-developed into a multiplex cinema; the larger auditorium to the west was
subdivided into five (5) smaller theaters. The Theater continued to operate until it was
sold by its owner, Wometco Enterprises, when the City of Miami Beach purchased it in
2001, for $1.7 million.
Phase I of the renovation of the Theater ($1.7 million) was completed by the City's
Property Management Division during approximately 16 months of design and
construction for the Theater on the eastern portion of the complex. The total seating
capacity for the renovated Theater is 304, with 158 seats in the orchestra level, and 'l 38
seats in the mezzanine level, in addition to eight ADA seats. Please see the attached
Exhibit A for property details.
The western portion of the complex and certain back stage needs of the Theater were
not incorporated into the renovation due to space limitations and the need to not exceed
50% of the value of the structure in renovation costs that would have required the whole
structure to be brought up to current code standards. These standards include the needto elevate the floor to meet FEMA Flood Elevation requirements. Any new
improvements done to the western portion of the complex would also require the
structure to comply with the current Florida Building Code.
On April 13,2011, the Mayor and Commission adopted Resolution No. 201 1-27648,
approving a Management Agreement between the City and Stage Door Theater for the
Byron Carlyle Theater. The Agreement has an initial term of five (5) years, commencing
on May 1,2O11 (Commencement Date) and ending onApril 30, 2016 (Expiration Date).
Mayor Philip Levine and Members
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
the City
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The City has the option of renewing the Agreement, at its sole discretion, and provided
that Stage Door is in good standing, free of default, and has met its annual benchmarks,
for up to five (5) years. The option to renew may be exercised in five (5) one (1) year
terms, or in multi-year terms (as the City determines), by providing at least 365 days
notice to Stage Door. Under the Agreement the facility must only be used as a live
theatrical entertainment venue and public auditorium, and must operate on a year-round
basis.
Stage Door Theatre has advised the City of their intent to terminate its management
agreement with the City for the Byron Carlyle Theater, effective June 1, 2014, due to the
unexpected death of its founder and president, David Torres.
As you know, establishing a City Hall No(h Beach Annex has been a priority for me and
staff has been searching for a location in North Beach for a City Hall Annex. As a result
of Stage Door Theater's notice I toured the Byron Carlyle with staff to see how we can
activate the facility. I believe the facility is ideal for a City Hall Annex and could easily
be converted to accommodate such use while continuing to maintain the performance
theater. Staff is working to develop proposed rental guidelines and rates and can work
with Global Spectrum to handle bookings and staffing. Please note that Global
Spectrum did manage the Byron Carlyle prior to Stage Door Theater.
A preliminary review by Prope(y Management indicates that this can be converted to the
City Hall Annex at minimal cost. A physical assessment of the facility is currently
underway and estimated costs for this conversion will be available for the Committee's
discussion.
A City Hall North Beach Annex could provide residents convenient access to City
government by providing direct services and answer questions. The Satellite City Hall
could have the following seryices:
1) Payment of parking tickets, water bill, etc.2) Basic Building Depaftment permit review
3) Computer access for City of Miami Beach services, complaint registration,
employment application, park program registration, etc.
4) Code Compliance rotational schedule with office hours
5) Constituent Hour for the Mayor and City Commission
6) Success University staff (2 fulltime and 2 part-time) could be moved to this
location and they can offer the same Answer Center services there including:
renUutilities assistance, referral and food cards, and the City's Suspension
Diversion Program.
7) City Clerk's Office can provide periodic (half day) services such as:a. Provide Election lnformation (During City Elections)b. Register lobbyists.
Processes public records request.
Assist with Board/Committee Applications.
Accept Special Master Appeals.
Answer questions.
g. Perform any other function deemed necessary.
8) Community Meetings
The western portion of the Byron carlyle remains unimproved and is not currenfly
accessible for public use. As you know, the Parks and Recreation Department has been
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searching for a home for their Teen Center Program. The Log Cabin had been identified
as a potential site for this program, but the City Commission determined the cost of
improving the Log Cabin was too much at this time. The Administration is also seeking
direction on whether the City Commission is interested in investigating the cost of
potentially renovating the western portion of the Byron carlyle for a Teen center.
ln considering these uses, it is important to also consider what the desired short{erm
and long term use of the site should be. Long term uses of the Byron are being
considered by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on North Beach and is part of the North
Beach Revitalization Plan that staff is preparing. Both the Panel and staff have been
considering the need for a commercial anchor and civic use needs, as well as the
development potential available on the site beyond what is utilized by the existing
building. The Byron Carlyle Theater property was also identified as an important piece of
the Town Center redevelopment strategy because of the location, size, public ownership
and potential to provide a cultural anchor. lndeed, the purchase and renovation of the
theater was intended for economic development purposes, as well as to assist the local
talent by providing a venue for rehearsal, performances, office space, and to ensure that
once established, the ads would be able to remain in a rejuvenated North Beach.
However, for the Byron carlyle Theater to succeed in this role, other supporting
elements of the plan would need to be in place. Nonetheless, there continues to be
much discussion regarding the use of the Byron Carlyle and its role in the revitalization
of the 71"t Street corridor.
ln the meantime, the Administration will also seek the input of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Panel on North Beach.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the referral of a discussion on the use of the Byron
Carlyle Theater to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee.
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BYRON CARLYLE THEATER PROPERTY DETAILS
Legal Description: Normandy Beach South PB21-54 lots 1-2-11 & 12, BLK 14 Lot
Size Irregular or #19658-49900531
Broker Opinion of Value (BOV): $5,223,681; Land value of 92,903,750 and the
building value at $2,319,913. A copy of the BOV is attached for your review.
Lot size: 31,500 square feet
Building size: 28,335 square feet
Zoning: TC-'l (Town Center Core District). The TC-1 district is intended to promote
high-intensity compact development that will support the town center's role as the
hub of community-wide importance for business, office, retail, governmental
services, culture and entertainment.
o FAR: For lots equal to or less than 45,000 sq. ft.-2.25
For lots greater than 45,000 sq. ft.-2.75
o Height 75 feet; however, buildings fronting on 71st Street shall not
exceed 50 feet in height, except that any portion of the building above 50 feet
shall be set back an additional 1 foot for every 1 foot in height above 50 feet.
7 stories maximum.
. Parking: There is a metered parking lot on the south west side of the building with
15 parking spaces across the alleyfrom the site. There is also a municipal parking
lot across the street to the east of the building, and metered street parking on the
east side of the site. There is no off street or on street parking exclusive for the
theater. There are however, 320 public parking spaces located at municipal parking
lolatT?nd Street and Collins Avenue, and 51 public parking spaces locaied'at 72n-d
Street and Carlyle Avenue.
. Theater seating capacity: 304 seats. 158 seats in the lower level and 138 seats in
the mezzanine level in addition to the 8 ADA accessible seating in both levels.
Note: The Byron Carlyle Theater is located in the Miami Beach Enterprise Zone, which
provides corporate income tax credit and sales tax refund benefits for job creation. In
addition to the Enterprise Zone information included in the attached (which is mainly
overview and the various forms & instructions), refer to www.floridaenterprisezone.com
for more information on the Enterprise Zone.
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