R7R-Ballot Homeowners Convert La Gorce Dr And Pine Tree Dr To Two-Way FacilitiCondensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Authorizing The
Administration to Ballot The Adjacent Homeowners Regarding The Recommendation Of The Pine
Tree/La Gorce Homeowners Association And The Miami-Dade County Traffic Division, To Convert La
Gorce Drive And Pine Tree Drive, from 51"t Street To 63'd Street To Two-Way Facilities; And
lncorporatinq A Traffic Circle At The 51" Street lntersection.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
lntended Outcome
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Members of the La Gorce/Pine Tree Homeowners Association have requested the assistance of the
Public Works Department in implementing a long term solution to speeding vehicles along La Gorce and
Pine Tree Drive, from 51't Street to 63'd Street. There has been several traffic accidents reported,
including pet fatalities, as a result of speeding. While the Public Works Department has been repairing
and replacing damaged speed cushions, a long term solution to improve safety and livability along the
corridor is necessary.
A proposed long term solution would be a two way conversion of Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive,
from 51't Streetlo 63'd Street. The Administration ii working with the Miami-Dade County Traffic Division
to expedite the design and construction schedule for the project. Drawings of the proposed two way
conversion and intersection improvements are attached.
The Administration is requesting permission to ballot the neighborhood to gauge support as the County
will not proceed without support of the City and/or effected property owners.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVING THE RESOLUTION.
Financial lnformation:
Eric Ca , ext: 6012
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ISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members of fhe City tsston
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: November 19,2014
SUBIECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR'AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CIry OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO BALLOT
THE ADJACENT HOMOWNERS REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PINE TREE/LA GORCE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND THE MIAMI.DADE
COUNTY TRAFFIC DIVISION, TO CONVERT LA GORCE DRIVE AND PINE TREE
DRIVE, FROM 51sr STREET TO 63RD STREET TO TWO-WAY FACILITIES; AND
INCORPORATTNG A TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT THE 51ST STREET INTERSECTION.
BACKGROUND
Members of the La Gorce/Pine Tree Homeowners Association have requested the assistance of
the Public Works Department in implementing a long term solution to speeding vehicles along
La Gorce and Pine Tree Drive, from 51't Street to 63'd Street. There has been several traffic
accidents reported, including pet fatalities, as a result of speeding. While the Public Works
Department has been repairing and replacing damaged speed cushions, a long term solution to
improve safety and livability along the corridor is necessary.
A proposed long term solution would be a two way conversion of Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce
Drive, from 51't Street to 63'd Street. The Administration is working with the Miami-Dade County
Traffic Division to expedite the design and construction schedule for the project. Drawings of
the proposed two way conversion and intersection improvements are attached.
The Administration is requesting permission to ballot the neighborhood to gauge support as the
County will not proceed without support of the City and/or effected property owners.
CONGLUS!ON
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
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