R9M-Proposal For The Partial Re-Location And Master Planning Of Ocean Driveg MIAMI BEACH
€ity of Miomi Beoch, I700 Conveniion Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Philip Levine and Members of
FRoM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 23,2014
SUBIECT: PROPOSAL FOR THE PARTIAL
OF OCEAN DRIVE
TION AND MASTER PLANNING
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission direct the Administration to
begin the design and construction process for the proposal to partially re-locate and
malter plan OcLan Drive from Sth Street to 14th Terrace.
BACKGROUND
On May 21, 2014, the City Commission, at the request of Commissioner Jonah Wolfson,
held a discussion regarding the permanent closing of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic
(ltem R9M). The Commission directed the Administration to come back with a proposal
regarding a master plan for Ocean Drive.
On June 11, 2014, at the request of the City Commission, the item was referred to the
Land Use and Development Committee (ltem R9H).
On July 9,2014, the Administration presented a plan to the Land Use Committee for re-
locating the travel lanes and parking spaces on Ocean Drive eastward, in order to
accommodate a wider sidewalk along the west side of Ocean Drive. The Committee
endorsed the proposal and referred it to the City Commission with the following
recommendations:
1. To further study the expansion of the sidewalk on the east side of Ocean Drive;
2. The filing of an application for Historic Preservation Board approval;
3. The inclusion of the project in the Capital Budget for FY 2015; and
4. Any additional Ordinance Amendments that may be necessary for sidewalk caf6
operations.
ANALYSIS
The Administration has reviewed various options regarding the modification of vehicular
circulation on Ocean Drive. The complete closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic
would create an un-matched level of pedestrian ambience and allow for unobstructed
visual and physical access to the existing hotels that define the scale, context and
character of Ocean Drive. Additionally, outdoor cafes would be able to operate in a
manner that has much less of an impact on the walkability of the street and sidewalk.
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Commission Memorandum
Re-Location and Master Planning of Ocean Drive
July 23, 2014 Page 2 ot 3
However, the complete or even partial closure of Ocean Drive does present a number of
operational challenges, particularly with regard to access and check-in for all of the
hotels. Also, the removal of some or all of the existing on-street parking spaces along
the east side of Ocean Drive would result in a significant reduction in collected revenue.
ln this regard, the total number of metered parking spaces on Ocean Drive between 5th
and 1Sth Streets are 190 (160 automobile spaces and 30 scooter/motorcycle spaces).
ln fiscal year 2013 these spaces generated $1,087,389.00 in revenue. For the current
fiscal year (2014), the revenue generated to date is $876,996.00.
ln order to balance the legitimate operational concerns of all of the affected properties
with the need to enhance the pedestrian experience at the sidewalk level, the
Administration has put together a conceptual proposal for the master planning of Ocean
Drive. ln this regard, one potential option would be to move all current vehicular and
parking lanes east, in order to provide a wider pedestrian sidewalk along the west side of
Ocean Drive.
This can be accomplished by either narrowing the width of the existing sidewalk on the
east side of Ocean Drive, or by extending it slightly eastward into Lummus Park. The
following is a summary of the proposal and its benefits:
. The pedestrian sidewalk along the west side Of Ocean Drive, adjacent to the
hotels, would be substantially widened, thus allowing for increased pedestrian
circulation;
. Existing, permitted sidewalk seating areas would be located immediately
adjacent to the building, thus allowing for improved service and a more
comfortable space for sidewalk seating;
. There would be no increase or decrease in the current, permitted operational
levels of sidewalk cafes;
. The current'tunnel effect', caused by the merging of umbrellas and awnings over
the sidewalk, would be eliminated;
. The current 2-way vehicular traffic pattern would remain the same, including
access to valet ramps and loading spaces, and all existing on-street parking
spaces along the east side of Ocean Drive would remain;
Additionally, enhancements to Lummus Park could also be included, either as part of
this proposal, or as a separate initiative. Such improvements could include
environmentally sensitive connections from the sidewalk on the east side of Ocean Drive
to the main serpentine path in Lummus Park. This would improve access to and
encourage more people to use the serpentine promenade on the east side of Lummus
Park. Additionally, a wider sidewalk along the east side of Ocean Drive could be
provided.
The total cost of the relocation of the sidewalk, parking spaces and vehicular travel
lanes, inclusive of rebuilding the curb, gutter and drainage is expected to range from a
low of $2,547,204.421o a high of $3,606,233.71, depending upon whether decorative
paver options at intersections and crosswalks are used. These figures do not include
any additional hard pack or paver connections through Lummus Park to the existing
serpentine promenade.
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Commission Memorandum
Re-Location and Master Planning of Ocean Dive
July 23, 2014 Pase 3 ot 3
Attached are 3 different options prepared by the Capital lmprovement Projects
Department, which contain detailed, preliminary cost breakdowns. Construction is
expected to take approximately six (6) months to complete. lt is anticipated that with an
expedited review, design and approval schedule, the work would be ready to commence
by June 1, 20'15. This date would be after Memorial Day weekend, and would potentially
allow for a completion date prior to January 1,2016, if not sooner.
The Administration has met with Ocean Drive property owners and venue managers,
and there appears to be a strong consensus for the proposal outlined herein. ln order to
allow for some flexibility as it pertains to unique property characteristics and uses, such
as retail and buildings with deep setbacks from the sidewalk, the Administration would
recommend that administrative guidelines for the implementation of the revised
operational standards associated with this new plan be developed.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission authorize the Administration
to:
1. File an application to the Historic Preservation Board for Certificate of
Appropriateness Approval;
2. Begin the bid process for Design, Engineering and Construction Services;
3. lnclude, if the budget permits, the expansion of the sidewalk on the east side of
Ocean Drive;
4. Facilitate any additional Ordinance Amendments and Administrative Guidelines
that may be necessary for sidewalk caf6 operations.
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CITY OF MIAMIBEACH
Office of Capital lmprovement Projects
)ption 1 - lntersection lmprovements limited to Asphalt Pavlng and Straping (no paver bricl€)
Summary of ltems
ITEM DESCRIPTION JNIT QUANTITY untt cos($)TOTAL($)
1
r\srvwis r rs rryr
Ocean Drive =A
11.0C 3,000.0c 33,000.0c
2 lemove ancl Reolace ADA Ramos -A 40.0c 441.0C 17,640.0C
3 Remove and Replace existinq Drainaqe Structures
=A
27.0C 6,000.0c 162,000.0c
4 Reconfi qure Landscape Bulb-Outs =A 20.0c 1.000.0(20.000,
5 Modify pedestrian siqnals at existinq intersections EA 4.0( 10.000.0(40.000.0(
6 Sxtend new roofdrains to new curb EA 40.0(150.0(6,000.0(
7 lree bulb out replacement EA 46.0C 300.0(13.800.0(
I ixistinq tree pits to be modified for ADA compliance EA 77.OC 2,s00.0(192.500.0(
I Street Sion relocation EA 53.0(100.0(s,300.0(
10 lnstall 15" RCP Drainaoe Dioe tF 66.0t 150.00 9,900.0(
11 Remove/demolish/mill 3" of asphalt SY 17,172.0C 5.4C 92,728.8C
12
r\e-w(,rn urt t(,,P J (Jr r9auwcy uasr auurilg ailu
:ompactinq limerock to shift the crown of the road SY 14.533.00 12.00 174.396.0(
13 lnstall tvoe S-lll asohalt oavement. 2" averaoe SY 17.172.04 16.8C 28E,4E9.6(
14
lnstall new grey concrete pedestrian path (500 LF 5
foot wide) at oark SF 2,500.0c 4.00 10,000.0c
15 Strioino -F 13.500.0c I.UL 13.500.0c
16 Remove and reolace 1.5' curb and outter -F U,Z+OU.UL 13.75 116,325.00
17 Demolish 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk ]Y 2,422.0C 12.23 29,621.06
18
vul tlu uut , t99t wtqE, a u [94 tvtp ngq ugr rvr 819
side-walk SF 28,896.0C 4.99 144,191.04
19 j' roadwav wideninq 12" limerock base SY z.42Z.OL Z5.UL 60.550.0c
20 iedimenvErosion control 3F 218,000.0c 0.5c 109,000.0c
21 lemporary Proiect Siqn =A 1.0c 700.0c 700.0c
22 rermit allowance -S 1.0c 10,000.0c 10,000.0c
23 3eotechnical and lab testinq services -S 1.0c 20.000.0c 20.000.0c
SUB TOTAL
MOT
MOBILIZATION & GENERAL CONDITIONS
BONDS AND INSURANCE
OVERHEAD & PROFIT
CONTINGENCY
TOTAL PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSI
DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
2.00o/o
3.00%
2.50o/o
15.00%
10.00%
10.00%
5.00%
1,569,641.50
31,392.83
47,089.25
39,241.04
235,446.23
156,964.15
2,079,774.99
207,977.50
103,988.75
GRAND
AL
CMBFEES I $ 2,3s1,741
GRAND
TOTALWITH
CMBFEES I 9 2,s47,204.42
cMB FEES (CrP)6.50%155,463.'t8
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of Gapital lmprovement Proiects
new roof drains to new curb
tree Dits to be modified for ADA
Re-work the top 3" of roadway base adding and
limerock to shift the crown of the road
type S-lll asphalt, 2" average with pavers at
and replacr 1.5' curb and
5 foot wide concrete sidewalk
SUB TOTAL
MOT
MOBILIZATION & GENERAL CONDITIONS
BONDS AND INSUMNCE
OVERHEAD & PROFIT
CONTINGENCY
TOTAL PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
2.00Yo
3.00%
2.50o/o
15.00%
10.00%
10.00%
5.00%
1,938,232.78
38,764.66
58,146.98
48,455.82
290,734.92
193,823.28
2,568,158.43
256,815.84
128,407.92
GRAND
TOTAL
PRIOR CMB $ 2,953,38
GRAND
TOTALWTH
CMBFEES | 9 3,14s,3s2.
CMB FEES (CIP)6.50%191,969.84
7t1'1t2014
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Office of Capital lmprovement Projects
new roof drains to new curb
the top 3" of roadway base adding and
limerock to shifi the crown of the road
new grey concrete pedestrian path (500 LF 5
Remove and reolacc '1.5' curb and
Demolish 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk
SUB TOTAL
MOT
MOBILIZATION & GENERAL CONDITIONS
BONDS AND INSUMNCE
OVERHEAD & PROFIT
CONTINGENCY
TOTAL PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
2.00%
3.00%
2.50o/o
15.00%
10.00%
2,222,237.86
44,444.76
66,667.14
55,555.95
333,335.68
222,223.79
2,U1,165.16
10.00% 294.446.52
5.00% 147.223.26
TOTAL
PRIOR CMB $ 3,386,
GRAND
TOTAL WITH
CMBFEES I 9 3,606,233.1
cMB FEES (CrP)6.50%220.098.77
711'U2014
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