R5O-North Beach RM-1 Zoning Amendments -Malakoff-COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
First Reading to consider an
amending height and setback
r Districts in North Beach
Ordinance Amendment to the
regulations for RM-1 zoned,
Land Development Regulations by
multifamily buildings within National
lncrease satisfaction with neighborhood character. lncrease satisfaction with development and
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc 48o/o of residential respondents and 55% of
businesses rate the effort out forth bv the Citv to requlate is "about the riqht amount."
The proposed Ordinance would amend the height and setback regulations for National Register
District properties located in RM-1 districts in North Beach in order to make new infill buildings more
compatible with their surroundings.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission: 1) accept the recommendation of the Land
Use and Development Committee via separate motion, and 2) approve the attached Ordinance at
First Reading and schedule a Second Reading Public Hearinq for December 17,2014.
On October 28, 2014 the Planning Board recommended tabling the subject Ordinance by a vote of 5
to 2 (Planning Board File No. 2158).
Board Recommendation:
Financial lnformation :
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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-term economic impact (at least 5 years) of this
proposed legislative action, and determined that there will be no measurable impact on the City's
budqet.
Thomas Mooney
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Philip Levine and Members
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
November 19,2014
North Beach RM-1 Zoning
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY GOMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEAGH, FLORIDA, By AMENDTNG CHAPTER 142, ,,ZON!NG
DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II, "DISTRICT
REGULATIONS," SUBDIVISION 2, "RM.l RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY
LOW INTENSITY," SEGTION 142.155, "DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
AND AREA REQUIREMENTS'" AND SECTION 142-156, "SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS," BY ADDING NEW HEIGHT AND SETBACK
REGULATIONS FOR MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS IN NORTH BEACH;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the recommendation
of the Land Use and Development Committee via separate motion; and approve the
attached Ordinance at First Reading, and schedule a Second Reading Public Hearing
for December 17,2014.
BACKGROUND
On October 30, 2Q12, the Planning Board held a workshop discussion regarding
potential initiatives for the North Beach area. At the conclusion of the discussion, the
Planning Board recommended that the City Commission amend the RM-1 zoning district
regulations in order to establish height and setback standards for new construction that
are more compatible with the scale and character of the built environment.
On November 12, 2012, the City Commission referred a discussion item pertaining to
the proposed development regulations to the Land Use and Development Committee.
On April 23,2013, the Land Use Committee discussed the proposed RM-1 regulations,
along with the proposed parking initiatives for North Beach, and continued the item to a
future date. On October 23, 2013, the Land Use Committee recommended that the
subject Ordinance be referred to the Planning Board. On December 11 , 2013, the City
Commission referred the item to the Planning Board.
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
FIRST READING
475
Commission Memorandum
Ordinance Amendment - Norlh Beach RM1 Development Regulations
November 19, 2014 Page 2 of 5
On January 28, 2014 the proposed Ordinance was discussed by the Planning Board
and continued to a date certain of February 25, 2014. On February 25, 2014, the
Planning Board, at the request of staff, continued the matter to a date certain of May 27,
2014. On May 27 , 2014, the Planning Board continued the Ordinance to a date certain
of July 22, 2014, in order to allow the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on North Beach to
review and comment on the Ordinance.
On June 19tn, 2014 the proposed Ordinance was discussed by the Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Panel on North Beach, and several recommendations were suggested
regarding proposed setbacks and building heights. The Ordinance was again discussed
by the Panel on July 1Oth, and although some further refinements were suggested, no
formal recommendation was given by the Panel. The modifications suggested as part of
the discussion with the panel have been incorporated into the proposed Ordinance.
The Planning Board discussed the proposed Ordinance on July 22, 2014, and
continued it to a date certain of September 23, 2014, at which time it was further
discussed and continued to a date certain of October 28,2014.
The sponsor for the subject legislation is Commissioner Joy Malakoff.
ANALYS!S
The RM-1 zoning district, which encompasses much of North Beach, is intended for low
intensity multifamily housing, and hotels in limited areas along Collins and Harding
Avenues. The intensity limitation for new construction, as determined by the Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) of 1.25, is consistent with the existing built context of the neighborhood.
However, the height, setback and parking regulations in the RM-1 zoning districts often
lead to incompatible relationships between new infill construction and the built context of
existing neighborhoods. Based upon an analysis of the height and setbacks of the
predominant building types in North Beach, certain adjustments to make new infill
buildings more compatible with their surroundings have been proposed for new
construction within the RM-1 areas of the Normandy lsles and North Shore National
Register Districts.
Priorto 1963, buildings in North Beach neighborhoods were almost exclusively one or
two stories and typically not more than 22 feel in height. These building types still
represent about 80o/o of the built environment, giving it a very strong, consistent, human
scale and character. Although the RM-1 zoning district allows new construction up to 5-
stories / 50 feet in height, the maximum allowable FAR of 1.25 can easily be
accommodated within two - three floors of living space. The parking requirement for new
construction requires that virtually the entire ground floor be utilized for parking.
ln order to provide more flexibility for architectural design, a 3-story height limit is
proposed for the first 30 feet of building depth as measured from the required front
setback. A 4-story I 4Q foot height limit would apply for the remainder of the lot depth for
non-waterfront lots, and the existing height limit of S-stories / 50 feet would apply for the
remainder of the lot depth for waterfront lots. This would ensure a more compatible
height relationship between adjoining lots.
The minimum setbacks in the RM-1 zoning district (generally 20' in the front, 7'-6" on the
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Commission Memorandum
Ordinance Amendment - Norlh Beach RM1 Development Regulations
November 19, 2014 Page 3 ol 5
side and 15' in the rear) apply to neighborhoods citywide. However, they do not match
the minimum setbacks that were utilized prior to 1963 when the majority of North Beach
was developed. ln fact, there were different front yard setbacks in each neighborhood,
which are reflected in the proposed Ordinance amendment. A map highlighting the
referenced neighborhood boundaries is attached. New infill construction would be more
compatible with the built context of existing neighborhoods if it could follow the
established setback lines. Additionally, required parking spaces at the ground floor
would no longer be required to obtain variances for drive aisles, back-up space and
parking space dimensions.
The following is a summary of current requirements and the proposed Ordinance, which
include modifications discussed with the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel, as well as the
additional recommendations provided by the Planning Board:
Buildino Heiohts:
Current:
o 50 feet maximum / 5 stories
Proposed:
o 30 feet / 3 stories for the first 30 feet of building depth, as measured from
the minimum required front setback.
o 40 feet / 4 stories maximum thereafter for non-waterfront lots and a
maximum of 50 feet / 5 stories for waterfront lots.
Allowable heioht oroiection s:
Current:
o Stairwell and elevator bulkheads are permitted height exceptions.
Proposed:. Stairwell bulkheads are not permitted above the maximum building height. Elevator bulkheads must be setback to comply with line-of-sight
requirements.. Shade structures, including awnings and canopies shall be permitted as an
allowable height exception, not to exceed 10 feet in height above the
associated roof deck, subject to the review and approval of the historic
preservation board or design review board, as applicable.
Sefbacks:
Current:
o Front - 20 feet. Side - 8o/o of lot width, minimum 7.5 feet
o Rear - 1Oo/o of lot depth
Proposed:
Front Side Rear
North Shore 10 7.5 feet, or 8o/o of lot width,
whichever is greater (5 feet if lot
width is 60 feet or less)
Non waterfront lots - 5 feet
Waterfront lots - 10% of lot
depth
Biscayne Beach 10 7.5 feet, or 8o/o of lot width,
whichever is greater (5 feet if lot
width is 50 feet or less)
10o/o of lot depth
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Commission Memorandum
Ordinance Amendment - North Beach RM1 Development Regulations
November 19, 2014 Page 4 of 5
Normandy lsle and
Normandy Shores
20 7.5 feet, or 8o/o of lot width,
whichever is greater (5 feet if lot
width is 60 feet or less)
5
Normandy
waterfront
25 7.5 feet, or 8o/o of lot width,
whichever is greater (5 feet if lot
width is 50 feet or less)
1Oo/o of lot depth, maximum
20 feet
Parkinq:
Al lowable e ncroach m ents:
Current:. Balconies, porches, platforms and terraces may project into a required
yard for a distance not to exceed 25 percent of the required yard up to a
maximum projection of six feet.
Proposed:. Balconies, porches, platforms and terraces shall not be permitted as
allowable projections in a required sideyard when the required pedestal
setback is less than 7.5 feet
Attached is a list of previously approved projects located within the subject area of the
proposed Ordinance, which includes the type of projects approved, number of units, and
building heights. lt is important to note that in most instances where the maximum height
of 50 feet was approved by the Design Review Board, a lower scaled massing of 2-3
stories was approved at the front of the properties, which is consistent with the intent of
the proposed Ordinance.
Additionally, attached are graphics illustrating the current and proposed setback and
height requirements for typical properties, including Biscayne Beach, Normandy
Waterfront, Normandy Bayfront and the North Shore areas.
Front Side,
lnterior
Side, Facing
a Street
Rear
At-grade parking lot
on the same lot
except where (c)
below is applicable
20 feet 5 feet, or 5% of lot
width, whichever is
greater
5 feet, or 5o/o ot
lot width,
whichever is
greater
Non-oceanfront
lots-S feet
Oceanfront lots-
50 feet from
bulkhead line.
Waterfront lots
within North Beach
National Register
Districts - 20o/o of
lot depth,
maximum 40 feet
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Commission Memorandum
Ordinance Amendment - Norlh Beach RM1 Development Regulations
November 19. 2014 Page 5 of 5
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On October 28, 2014, the Planning Board transmitted the proposed Ordinance to the
City Commission with a recommendation to table the item by a vote of 5 to 2 (Frank
Kruszewski and Jack Johnson opposed). Specifically, the Planning Board concluded that
it was premature for the subject Ordinance to move forward until a broader master plan
for the North Beach area has been put into place.
FISCAL !MPACT
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 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 a negative fiscal impact upon the City.
SUMMARY
The Administration believes that proposed Ordinance achieves a careful balance of
allowing continued maximum development potential (FAR) with appropriate regulation of
the distribution of the allowable volume. Additionally, the proposed regulations remove
the need for setback variances that have been required in the past, in order for new infill
construction to provide required off-street parking, as well as address the built context of
the surrounding area.
The proposed Ordinance is based upon sound urban design and planning principals,
which have been analyzed in concert with development projects approved and
constructed in the area. However, as indicated by the lack of consensus at the Mayors
Blue Ribbon Panel, and the recommendation of the Planning Board, the proposed
legislation has not received broad support at this time.
ln this regard, while supportive of the measure, the Administration would suggest that if
there is a lack of consensus at the Commission level regarding the Ordinance that no
action be taken at First Reading. At some point in the future the matter can always be re-
referred, should circumstances change and such a referral is determined to be
warranted.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission:
1. Accept the recommendation of the Land Use and Development Committee via
separate motion.
2. Approve the attached Ordinance at First Reading and schedule a Second
Reading Public Hearing for December 17,2014.
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North Beach RM-1 Zoning Amendments
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142,..ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II, ..DISTRICT
REGULATIONS," SUBDIVISION 2, "RM-l RESIDENTIAL
MULTIFAMILY LOW INTENSITY,"SECTION 142-15s,..DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND AREA REQUIREMENTS",
AND SECTION 142.156, "SETBACK REQUIREMENTS," BY ADDING
NEW HEIGHT AND SETBAGK REGULATIONS FOR MULTIFAMILY
BUILDINGS lN NORTH BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the North Beach multifamily neighborhoods were largely developed
between 1935 and 1963 with low scale, Mid Century Modern buildings on 50 feet lots, giving the
atea a cohesive and distinctive character; and
WHEREAS, ln the summer of 2009, the North Shore and Normandy lsles National
Register Historic Districts were placed on the National Register of Historic places by the United
States Department of the lnterior; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department conducted an analysis of existing conditions,
issues and opportunities in the RM-1 Multifamily low intensity district; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reduce parking requirements, with certain conditions in
the North Shore and Normandy lsles National Register Historic Districts, in order to encourage
the retention and preservation of existing contributing structures within the districts and to
promote walking, bicycling and public transit modes of transportation, as well as to reduce the
scale and massing of new development in the residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to accomplish all of the
above objectives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 142 of the City Code, entitled "Zoning Districts and Regulations," Article ll
- "District Regulations," Subdivision ll. - "RM-1 Residential Multifamily Low lntensity" is hereby
amended as follows: * * *
Sec. 142-155. - Development regulations and area requirements.(a) The development regulations in the RM-1 residential multifamily, low density district are
as follows:
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(4) ln the North Shore National Reqister Historic District and the Normandv lsles
National Reqister Historic District. the followinq shall applv:
The maximum buildinq heiqht shall be 30 feet for the first 30 feet of buildinq
depth. as measured from the minimum required front setback and a
maximum of 40 feet for the remainder of the lot depth for non:walerfronl lots
and a maximum of 50 feet for walerfronl lots.
The maximum number of stories shall be three (3) for the first 30 feet of
buildinq depth. as measured from the minimum required front setback and a
maximum of four (4) stories for the remainder of the lot depth for non:
wa_terfronl lots and a maximum of five (5) stories for waterfronl_lqts.
Stainuell bulkheads shall not be permitted to extend above the maximum
buildinq heioht.
Elevator bulkheads extendino above the main roofline of a buildinq shall be
required to meet the line-of-sioht requirements set forth in section 142-1161
herein and such line-of-sioht requirement cannot be waived bv either the
historic preservation board or desion review board. as mav be applicable.
For properties where the maximum heioht is limited to 40 feet, shade
structures, includino awninqs and canopies shall be permitted as an
allowable heioht exceotion which are not to exceed 10 feet in heiqht above
the associated roof deck, and are subiect to the review and approval of the
historic preservation board or desion review board. as mav be applicable.
Balconies. porches, platforms and terraces shall not be permitted as
allowable proiections in a required sidevard when the required pedestal
setback is less than 7.5 feet.
(b) The lot area, lot width, unit size and building height requirements for the RM-1 residential
multifamily, low density district are as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Minimum
Lot Area
(Square Feet)
Minimum
Lot Width
(Feet)
Minimum
Unit Size
(Square Feet)
Average
Unit Size
(Square Feet)
Maximum
Building
Height
(Feet)
Maximum
Number
of Stories
5,000 50 feet New
construction-
550
Non-elderly
and elderly
low and
moderate
income
housing: See
section 142-
1 183
Rehabilitated
buildings-400
New
construction-
800
Non-elderly
and elderly
low and
moderate
income
housing: See
section 142-
1 183
Rehabilitated
buildings-550
Historic
district-40
Flamingo Park
Local Historic
District-35
(except as
provided in
section 142-
1161
North Beach
National
Reqister
Districts - see
section 142-
155(aX4)
Othenruise-50
Historic
district-4
Flamingo Park
Local Historic
District-3
(except as
provided in
section 142-
1161
North Beach
National
Reqister
Districts - see
section 142-
155(aX4)
Othenruise-5
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Sec. 1 42-156. - Setback requirements.(a) The setback requirements for the RM-1 residential multifamily, low density district are as
follows:
Front Side,
lnterior
Side, Facing
a Street
Rear
At-grade
parking lot on
the same lot
except where
(c) below is
applicable
20 feet 5 feet, or 5o/o of
lot width,
whichever is
greater
5 feet, or 5% of
lot width,
whichever is
greater
Non-oceanfront
lots-S feet
Oceanfront lots-
50 feet from
bulkhead line.
Waterfront lots
within North Beach
National Reoister
Districts - 20% of
lot depth.
maximum 40 feet
Subterranean 20 feet 5 feet, or 5o/o of
lot width,
whichever is
greater (0 feet if
lot width is 50
feet or less)
5 feet, or 5o/o of
lot width,
whichever is
greater
Non-oceanfront
lots-0 feet
Oceanfront lots-
50 feet from
bulkhead line
Pedestal 20 feet
Except lots A and
1-30 of the
Amended Plat lndian
Beach Corporation
Subdivision and lots
231-237 of the
Amended Plat of
First Ocean Front
Subdivision-50 feet
Sum of the side
yards shall
equal 16% of lot
width
Minimum-7.5
feet or 8% of lot
width, whichever
is greater
Sum of the side
yards shall equal
160/o o'f lot width
Minimum-7.5
feet or 8% of lot
width, whichever
is greater
Non-oceanfront
lots-10% of lot
depth
Oceanfront lots-
20o/o of lot depth,
50 feet from the
bulkhead line
whichever is
greater
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Tower 20 feet + 1 foot for
every 1 foot increase
in height above 50
feet, to a maximum
of 50 feet, then shall
remain constant.
Except lots A and
1-30 of the
Amended Plat lndian
Beach Corporation
Subdivision and lots
231-237 of the
Amended Plat of
First Ocean Front
Subdivision-50 feet
The required
pedestal
setback plus
0.10 of the
height of the
tower portion of
the building. The
total required
setback shall not
exceed 50 feet
Sum of the side
yards shall equal
160/o of the lot
width
Minimum-7.5
feet or 8% of lot
width, whichever
is greater
Non-oceanfront
lots-15% of lot
depth
Oceanfront lots-
25o/o of lot depth,
75 feet minimum
from the bulkhead
line whichever is
greater
(d) ln the National Reqister Historic Districts in North Beach, the followinq setback
requirements shall applv for the pedestal portions of all buildinqs. Setbacks for tower.
at-grade parkinq and subterranean levels shall be the same as set forth in (a) above.
Front Side Rear
North Shore 10 feet 7.5 feet, or 8% of lot width.
whichever is qreater (5 feet,
Non waterfront lots - 5 feet
Waterfront lots - 10% of lot
if lot width is 60 feet or less) deoth
Biscavne Beach 10 feet 7.5 feet. or 8% of lot width.
whichever is qreater (5 feet
10% of lot depth
if lot width is 50 feet or less)
Normandv lsle
and Normandy
20 feet 7.5 feet. or 8% of lot width,
whichever is qreater (5 feet.
5 feet
Shores if lot width is 60 feet or less)
Normandv
waterfront
25 feet 7.5 feet. or 8% of lot width.
whichever is qreater (5 feet
10% of lot depth, maximum
20 feet
if lot width is 50 feet or less)
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SECTION 3. CODIFICATION.
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. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION5. SEVERAB!LITY.
lf any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Verified by:
2014.
Philip Levine, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTIONl- k- 5'il^
DoteFirst Reading: November 19,2014
Planning Director
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