R5J-Concurrency Exemptions -Tobin-COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
First Reading to consider an Ordinance Amendment creating a new Concurrency Exemption category.
lntended Outcome Su rted:
lncrease satisfaction with neighborhood character. lncrease satisfaction with development and
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, elc 48Vo of residential respondents and 55% of
businesses rate the effort DUt forth bv the Citv to reoulate is "about the riqht amount. "
Item Summary/Recommendation :
FIRST READING
The proposed Ordinance would create a new Concurrency Exemption category for temporary uses in
public rights-of-way.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Ordinance at First Reading
and schedule a Second Reading Public Hearing for July 23,2014.
On May 27, 2014, the Planning Board recommended approval of the subject Ordinance by a vote of
6to0.
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Financial lmpact Summary:
ln accordance with Charter section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall consider
the longterm economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions," this shall confirm
that the City Administration evaluated the long{erm 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.
Thomas Mooney
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
ro: Mayor Philip Levine and n4emUersfttthe CityAommission
tRoM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
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DATE: June 11,2014 \
SU3JFCT: CONCURRENCY EXEMPTIONS I
FIRST REAOING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND GITY GOMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 122, ..CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT," BY
AMENDING SECTION 122-5, "EXEMPTIONS FROM CONCURRENCY," TO
ADD TEMPORARY USES IN THE PUBLIG RIGHTS OF WAY AS AN
ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM CONCURRENCY REQUIREMENTS,
PROVIDING A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH
EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; CODIFICATION;
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Ordinance at
First Reading and schedule a Second Reading Public Hearing for July 23,2014.
BACKGROUND
On February 12, 2014, the City Commission had a discussion regarding impact fees for
sidewalk caf6 establishments in North Beach and referred the item to the Planning
Board as an Ordinance Amendment.
During the discussion, the Public Works Director explained that during the process of
obtaining a sidewalk caf6 there are three types of fees that are assessed by the City; a
$150 application fee to cover staff time reviewing the process; a 920 per square foot fee
for the use of the public rights-of-way, which have been waived in North Beach for the
last two years by the Public Works Department at the direction of the Commission; and
a concurrency fee for transportation based on the number of seats proposed.
The concurrency fee is a one{ime fee and is not assessed yearly, but runs with the use
as long as it continues. The concurrency fee is based on the number of trips to the
establishment generated by expanding the restaurant. The concurrency fee is based
on the costs to the City to mitigate traffic to the area and is divided into three
geographical areas: South Beach, below Dade Boulevard; Middle Beach, below 63'd
Street to Dade Boulevard; and North Beach, below the City Line to 63'd Street.
ln consultation with the City Attorney's Office, the Planning Department is proposing a
generic exemption for uses in the public rights-of-way that would allow the City
Commission flexibility in the future.
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Currently, Section 122-5 ol the Land Development Regulations of the City Code contains
eight specific exemptions from obtaining a preliminary concurrency determination or a
final concurrency reservation certificate;
(1) Any development undefiaken by the city that does not require a rezoning,
does not increase in intensity, does not have an associated change of use or that
increases the city's ability to provide essential services and facilities related to health and
safety concerns (fire, police, etc.).
(2) An application requesting modification(s) of a previously approved
development order where the concunency management division has determined that the
impacts on the prescribed levels of service imposed by the requested modification(s) will
be no greater than the impacts imposed by the previously approved development order
or the previously existing use.
(3) An application for the renovation of an historic structure, provided that the
use of the historic structure is not intensified.
(4) An application to develop a parcel of land for single family purposes if no
change in the zoning map is required to accommodate the development.
(5) An application for addition, renovation or reconstruction of a residential
dwelling that does not increase the number of dwelling units existing or approved for the
property.
(6) An application for the construction of, an addition to or renovation of a
guest house, garage apartment or other similar accessory units on parcels zoned to
permit such uses.
(7) An application for a development order for propefty which is subject to a
valid development order approved as a development of regional impact prior to January
1, 2000, pursuant to F.S. ch. 380.
(8) A valid, unexpired final development order approved prior to the adoption
of this chapter.
The proposed ordinance would add an exemption to the list:
(9) Temporarv uses in public riqhts-of-wav. as determined bv the Citv
Commission bv resolution, specifuinq qeoqraphic areas. criteria, and duration of
exemption.
ANALYSIS
Side walk caf6 permits are temporary uses in the public rights-of way, which are
renewed annually through the Public Works Department as discussed in the
history/background section. Presently, the concurrency fee per chair is approximately
$450-$650, depending on the location of the establishment; South Beach, Mid-Beach;
and North Beach. Specifically in North Beach, the fee per chair is currently
approximately $550 per seat. For a small business, this can be a substantial
investment.
The proposed amendment to add an exemption for temporary uses in public rights-of-
way, as determined by the City Commission by resolution, specifying geographic areas,
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criteria, and duration of exemption, would positively impact the areas where it is
proposed to be enacted by incentivizing and encouraging economic growth. The
Planning Department believes that the further activation of storefronts and sidewalks will
create more activity on the street, which cuts down on petty crime and provides a more
walkable area that promotes destination dining and shopping.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On May 27, 2014, the Planning Board transmitted the proposed Ordinance to the City
Commission with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 6 to 0 (PB File No. 2175).
FISCAL IMPACT
ln 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 any tangible fiscal impact.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Ordinance at
First Reading and schedule a Second Reading Public Hearing for July 23,2014.
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CONCURRENCY EXEM PTIONS
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND GITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 122, "CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT," BY AMENDING SECTION 122-5, "EXEMPTIONS
FROM CONCURRENCY,'' TO ADD TEMPORARY USES IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AS AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION
FROM CONCURRENCY REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDING A
PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH
EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; CODIFICATION;
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Land Development regulations contains a
chapter for concurrency management; and
WHEREAS, the chapter on concurrency management contains a section for
exemptions from concurrency; and
WHEREAS, the section for exemptions from concurrency lists the of types of
developments that are not required to obtain a preliminary concurrency determination or a
f i nal concu rrency reservation certificate; and
WHEREAS, sidewalk cafes are permitted and located in public rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to modify the list of exemptions from concurrency to
include sidewalk cafes in certain areas of the City; and
WHEREAS, this proposed amendment does not decrease the quality of life for the
residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CIry COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 122,"Concurrency Management," Section 122-5, "Exemptions
from concurrency", of the Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. '122-5. Exemptions from concurrency
(1) Any development undertaken by the city that does not require a rezoning, does not
increase in intensity, does not have an associated change of use or that increases the city's
ability to provide essential services and facilities related to health and safety concerns (fire,
police, etc.).
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(2) An application requesting modification(s) of a previously approved development
order where the concurrency management division has determined that the impacts on the
prescribed levels of service imposed by the requested modification(s) will be no greater than
the impacts imposed by the previously approved development order or the previously
existing use.
(3) An application for the renovation of an historic structure, provided that the use of the
historic structure is not intensified.
(4) An application to develop a parcel of land for single family purposes if no change in
the zoning map is required to accommodate the development.
(5) An application for addition, renovation or reconstruction of a residential dwelling that
does not increase the number of dwelling units existing or approved for the property.
(6) An application for the construction of, an addition to or renovation of a guest house,
garage apartment or other similar accessory units on parcels zoned to permit such uses.
(7) An application for a development order for property which is subject to a valid
development order approved as a development of regional impact prior to January 1, 2000,
pursuant to F.S. ch. 380.
(8) A valid, unexpired final development order approved prior to the adoption of this
chapter.
(9) Temporary uses in public riqhts-of-wav. as determined bv the Citv Commission bv
resolution, specifying geoqraphic areas, criteria. and duration of exemption.
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and pafts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. GODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, 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 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 4. SEVERABILITY.
lf any section, subsection, clause or provision 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.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this _ day of
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading: June 11. 2014
Second Reading: July 23,2014
Verified by:
Thomas R. Mooney, AICP
Planning Director
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