C6B-Report- Land Use And Development Committee Meeting Of November 5 2014MIAMIBEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 331 39, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: November 19,2014
COMMITTEE MEETING
A Land Use and Development Committee meeting was held on November 5, 2014. Land
Use Committee Members in attendance were Commissioners Joy Malakoff, Michael Grieco,
Jonah Wolfson, and Deede Weithorn. Members from the Administration, including, Thomas
Mooney, Joe Jimenez, Raul Aguila, Eve Boutsis, Gary Held, Maria Hernandez, Saul
Frances, Michael Belush, and Rogelio Madan as well as members of public, were also in
attendance. Please see the attached sign-in sheet.
The meeting was called to order at 3:05 PM.
1. DISCUSSION ON TELEGOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE.
(RETURNTNG FROM THE OGTOBER 1,2014 LUDC MEETTNG
ORIGINALLY REFFERED BY CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 5. 2O'4, CITY COMMISSION MEETING ITEM C4B)
AFTER.ACTION:
Eve Boutsis introduced the item and provided an update of the workshop discussion of the
Planning Board meeting on 1012812014.
RaulAguila clarified lease of City Property versus regulation for the public right-of-way.
MOTION: MG/JM (3-0)
Confirm recommendation from the workshop discussion and for the item to be presented to
the city commission at the same time as the telecommunications request for proposals
(RFP).
2. DISCUSSION ON AN OVERLAY DISTRICTS
a) WASHINGTON AVENUE
b) NoRTH BEACH
(RETURNTNG FROM THE OCTOBER 1,2014 LUDC MEETING
ORIGINALLY REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER JOY MALAKOFF
MAY 21.2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4B)
Agenda ltem
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AFTER.ACTION:
Thomas Mooney introduced the items and provided a background on the efforts for both
items.
Joe Jimenez indicated that there would be workshops in November.
Commissioners Weithorn and Malakoff expressed concerns that a Transfer of Development
Rights (TDR) program would not be successful. lt was suggested that the City should look
at simply raising the FAR where it is beneficial.
MOTION: MG/JW (3-0)
Remove the TDR option from consideration and only consider an FAR lncrease option.
MOTION: Approved by acclimation
Provide a progress report to the Land Use and Development Committee for North Beach on
December 10, 2014 and for Washington Avenue in January 2015.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 106
RELATING TO PARKING TO REQUIRE A PARKING PLAN DURING
CONSTRUCTION FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING PROJECTS.
(RETURNING FROM THE OCTOBER 1,2014 LUDC MEETING
ORIGINALLY REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL GRIECO
SEPTEMBER 10. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4I}
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER.AGTION:
Saul Frances introduced the item. He discussed challenges with the enforcement
mechanisms of such an ordinance. Commissioner Malakoff expressed concerns with
construction workers utilizing public parking spaces. Commissioner Grieco expressed
concerns that on street parking and public parking gets entirely utilized by construction
workers and trucks preventing the public from going to the beach or going to businesses;
and that parking plans need to be put in place during to the construction phase.
Commissioner Weithorn expressed concerns that small construction projects in residential
neighborhoods create an impact and are just as important.
Joe Jimenez presented an idea that if construction trucks are not able to be contained on
private property that they work with the City in order to find an appropriate space to park.
MOTION: Continued to December 10, 2014by Acclimation.
4. DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6 AND GHAPTER {42
OF THE CITY CODE.
(RETURNING FROM THE OCTOBER 1,2014 LUDC MEETING
ORIGINALLY REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER JONAH WOLFSON
SEPTEMBER IO. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4O)
VERBAL REPORT
MOTION: Continued to December 10, 2014by Acclimation.
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5. DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ATLIUSTED GRADE OF
REQUIRED YARDS IN REFERENCE TO SEAWALL BUILT AT 5,7' NAVD.
(RETURNING FROM THE OCTOBER 1,2014 LUDC MEETING
ORIGINALLY REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER JOY MALAKOFF
SEPTEMBER 17. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4B)
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER.ACTION:
Thomas Mooney introduced the item and described major issues related to water runoff.
Commissioner Weithorn stated that cisterns and innovation should be encouraged.
Attorneys and Architects representing different single family home owners addressed the
Committee. lf it was desired to raise the adjusted grade, it should be contingent upon
limitations on impervious areas including swimming pools and to tangible water retention
systems. Commissioner Malakoff expressed concerns related to sightlines.
MOTION: Continued to December 10, 2014by Acclimation.
6. GREATION OF A WAIVER TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF lOO HOTEL
ROOMS FOR SPECTAL (SERIES S) LIQUOR LICENSES.
(RETURNING FROM THE OCTOBER 1 ,2014 LUDC MEETING
ORIGTNALLY REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 17. 2014 CITY GOMMISSION, ITEM G4D)
AFTER.AGTION:
Eve Boutsis provided an overview of the item.
James Rau provided an overview of the requirements of the Series S liquor license.
Commissioner Weithorn expressed concerns over hotels turning into night clubs. Frank Del
Vecchio addressed the committee. Commissioner Wolfson made a motion to refer the item
to the full commission for discussion. The motion failed for lack of a second.
7. ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
REGARDING UNIT SIZE AND LOT COVERAGE CALCULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES PERMITTED IN SINGLE FAMILY HOME DISTRICTS, AS PART OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE SINGLE FAMILY REVISIONS PENDING BEFORE THE
PLANNING BOARD.
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER JOY MALAKOFF
SEPTEMBER 30. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4A)
MOTION: Continued to December 10, 2014by Acclimation.
8. DISCUSSION ON INGREASING THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE RM.2
DISTR!GT.
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER JONAH WOLFSON
SEPTEMBER 30. 2014 CITY GOMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4B)
AFTER-ACTION:
Commissioner Wolfson provided an overview of the item.
Commissioner Malakoff read a letter provided by Mount Sinai Hospital. Attorneys and
Architects representing the property owner addressed the Committee. Commissioners
Weithorn and Malakotf expressed concerns with the maximum proposed height of 180'.
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MOTION: JWMG (2-1, Commissioner Malakoff opposed)
Recommend that the commission refer the ordinance to the Planning Board.
9. DISGUSSION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SINGLE FAMILY HOME
oRDTNANGE (REAR YARD SWIMMTNG POOLS).
(RETURNTNG FROM THE OCTOBER 1,2014 LUDG MEETING
ORIGINALLY REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER JOY MALAKOFF
JULY 23. 2014 GIry COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4H)
AFTER.ACTION:
The item was heard in conjunction with item #5.
MOTION: Continued to December 10, 2014by Acclimation.
10. DISCUSSION ON THE COLLINS CANAL PROJECT .5 P.M. TIME CERTAIN
(REQUESTED BY ClrY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM RgG)
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER.AGTION:
Eric Carpenter made a presentation on the status of the Collins Canal project. lt was
indicated that the City was looking for opportunity for shade trees. Commissioner Weithorn
expressed concerns over selecting appropriate shade trees that do not affect bicycle and
pedestrian safety. Commissioner Malakoff recommended that the feasibility of placing a bike
path around the golf course be studied. Commissioner Malakoff recommended that the
feasibility of reintroducing mangroves into the canal be studied. Members of the public
addressed the committee.
MOTION: JWJM (approved by Acclimation).
Continue the item to the January 2015 meeting and directing the administration to analyze
the feasibility of 1) placing a bike path around golf course, 2) moving the sidewalk to the
north to allow for more walking space and plantings, 3) placing a roundabout, 4) relocation
of the bicycle path, and 5) the reintroduction of mangroves.
11. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO BUILDING HEIGHT AND
PARKING REQUTREMENTS rN THE CtVrC AND CONVENTTON CENTER (CCC)
DISTRICT.
(REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 22. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM RgD)
AFTER.AGTION:
Thomas Mooney provided an overview of the item. Maria Hernandez presented various
massing options for a convention center hotel. Commissioner Weithorn expressed that it
was important to provide flexibility.
MOTION: DWJM (3-0)
Refer the item to the Planning Board, with a recommendation that hotels within the CCC
District be given the maximum flexibility to build up to 300 feet and with a parking
requirement of 0.4 spaces per unit.
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12. DISCUSSION REGARDING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR OCEAN FRONT PROPERTIES
IN THE RM.3 DISTRICT TO PERMIT THE ADDITION OF BALCONIES ON NON.
CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS
(REQUESTED BY COMMTSSTONER JOY MALAKOFF)
OGTOBER 29. 2014 CIry GOMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4B)
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER-AGTION:
Commissioner Wolfson provided an overview of the item. Lucia Dougherty made a
presentation on the Shore Club Hotel, its conversion to a luxury condominium building, and
the need for extended balconies. Commissioner Weithorn expressed concerns that making
an amendment citywide could have unintended consequences.
MOTION: MG/JW (3-0)
Refer the item to the Planning Board, with a recommendation that the ordinance only apply
to balconies and balconies with columns.
,n" ry:fg Adjourned at 7:00 PM
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