R9U-Update On Terminal Island Development ProjectE MIAMI BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Philip Levine and Members of {re CitV Cgtfrmission
Jimmy L. Morales, city Manager 4--r L€-
July 23,2014
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON TERMINAL ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS
On February 19, 2014, the Land Use Committee discussed a proposal to create a Unified
Development Site with an adjacent property owner on Terminal lsland. The developer of the
project made a presentation to the Committee, which outlined the scope and preliminary direction
of the project. The proposal would, potentially, combine the City owned property with the site to the
immediate west (container yard) in order to accommodate a luxury residential project. A new,
advanced, City vehicle maintenance facility would remain on Terminal lsland, and would be located
at the first level of the proposed project, below the residential structure. As part of the overall
discussion on February 19, a number of issues and concerns were raised by both Land Use
Committee Members, as well as members of the public. The following is a summary of the issues
raised:
o The impact of the project on the Coast Guard station, as well as whether the Coast Guard
was supportive;o The impact on the site lines of the existing residential towers along Alton Road, south of
Fifth Street;. Concerns regarding future City needs and expansion requirements on Terminal lsland,
including continuing and future advances in technology as it relates to the types of vehicles
used by the City, as well as the manner in which they are serviced;o The accessory uses proposed and envisioned for the residential project;
o The need to address the overall FAR requirements for both the City facility and the
proposed residential project.
The Land Use Committee continued the discussion on the item to the April 9,2014 meeting, in
order for the Administration to meet with representatives of the United State Coast Guard (USCG),
as well as the project developer. Additionally, more public comment and input was sought and
provided, particularly as it pertains to the actual size of the project, and future accessory uses.
On April 9,2014, the Committee discussed the item again and voted to move forward with drafting
a Development Agreement and Term Sheet, including all proffered safeguards. The City Attorney
and the Administration were directed to place the item on a future Land Use Committee agenda
when the draft Term Sheet was ready and that the draft Term Sheet shall be made available for
public review at least 3 weeks prior to the Land Use Committee meeting.
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ANALYSIS
On July 9, 2014, the Land Use Committee reviewed the draft 'Term Sheet' and recommended the
following:
1. Approval of the proposed 'Term Sheet' and moving forward with the drafting of a
Development Agreement;
2. ln order to expedite the timeframe for completing the Development Agreement, the
City's Outside Counsel should be subsidized by the developer;
3. Additional public notice for future hearings, beyond that mandated by State or City law,
shall be provided;
4. Recommended a referral to the Planning Board for all required Code and
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Additional financial information, including a completed appraisal, shall be required before the
Development Agreement can be completed. Also, the Development Agreement will need to include
language prohibiting destination type restaurants and alcoholic beverage establishments, including
entertainment establishments, as well as provisions for future condominium docs that clearly
outline the industrial uses to be developed at the first level of the project.
Finally, a number of Ordinance Amendments, including amendments to the !-1 zoning regulations
to permit residential uses, an increase the allowable height, potential amendments to the Parking
Ordinance, as well as amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, will be needed in order to
accommodate the development proposal.
CONCLUSION
ln accordance with the July 9, 2014 recommendation of the Land Use and Development
Committee, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission:
1. Approve the proposed 'Term Sheet' and authorize the Administration to begin negotiations
for a comprehensive Development Agreement; such agreement shall require additional
financial information, including a completed appraisal, and shall also include language
prohibiting destination type restaurants and alcoholic beverage establishments, including
entertainment establishments, as well as provisions for future condominium docs that
clearly outline the industrial uses to be developed at the first level of the project.
2. Require that the City's Outside Counsel be subsidized by the developer, in order to
expedite the drafting and approval of the Development Agreement.
3. Refer an Ordinance Amendment to the Planning Board to accommodate the residential
proposal for Terminal lsland, including amendments to the l-1 zoning regulations to permit
residential uses and increase the allowable height, potential amendments to the Parking
Ordinance and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Require additional public notice for future hearings, beyond that mandated by State or City
law, shall be provided.
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