C6B-Report- February 18 2015 Land Use And Development Committee MeetingMIAMI BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Memberspf the Citylpommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 11,2015
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE FEBRUARY
COMMITTEE MEETING
18, 2015 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
A Land Use and Development Committee meeting was held on February 18, 2015. Land
Use Committee Members in attendance were Commissioners Joy Malakoff and Ed Tobin.
Commissioners Michael Grieco and Micky Steinberg were also in attendance. Members
from the Administration, including, Thomas Mooney, Joe Jimenez, RaulAguila, Eve Boutsis,
Eric Carpenter, Jose Gonzalez, Betsy Wheaton, Max Sklar, Saul Frances, and Michael
Belush, 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 WASHINGTON AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICTS
(RETURNTNG FROM THE JANUARY 21, 2015 LUDC MEETING
SPONSORED BY COMMISSIONER JOY MALAKOFF
MAY 21.2014 GITY GOMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4B)
AFTER.ACTION:
Thomas Mooney introduced the item and provided the dates for future meetings of the
Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Washington Avenue. The panel will provide a
recommendation to the Land Use Committee at the April meeting.
Commissioner Tobin requested more information be provided on TDR incentives for the
rehabilitation of historic buildings on the west side of Washington Ave.
MOTION: Continued to April 2015 LUDC by Acclamation
2. DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO GHAPTER 6 AND CHAPTER 142
OF THE CITY CODE.
(RETURNTNG FROM THE JANUARY 21,2015 LUDC MEETING
SPONSORED BY COMMISSIONER JONAH WOLFSON
SEPTEMBER 10. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM G4O)
VERBAL REPORT
MOTION: Continued to March 3,2015 by Acclamation
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3. DISGUSSION ON THE COLLINS CANAL PROJECT
(RETURNING FROM THE JANUARY 21 ,2015 LUDC MEETING
SPONSORED BY CITY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM RgG)
AFTER.ACTION:
Eric Carpenter provided an overview of the project and discussed the feasibility of a traffic
circle at the intersection of Dade Blvd. and Michigan Avenue, which would allow for the
removal of the left turn lane. He recommended that the City hold off on the installation of any
substantial landscaping for 6 months while this option is explored.
Commissioner Malakoff indicated support for landscaping with sod and small plantings as
soon as possible.
Jose Gonzalez indicated that the traffic circle concept will be shared with the County for
review, and that a complete plan may be available for the City Commission to review as
soon as May. He also indicated that additional traffic studies would be required to move
forward with this concept.
Sheryl Gold indicated her agreement with City staff on the statements made and supported
expanded landscaping along the entire corridor, including mangrove mitigation.
Betsy Wheaton indicated that, regarding the mangroves, living shorelines are desirable and
a feasibility study is needed as the older studies are no longer valid.
MOTION: ET/JM (3-0)
Motion to proceed with the landscaping as discussed and continued the item toApril 2015
LUDC.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONGESSION CONTRACT WITH RCI GROUP, THE
MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF MIAMI BEACH MARINA.
(RETURNTNG FROM THE JANUARY 21, 2015 LUDC MEETING
SPONSORED BY COMMISSIONER JONAH WOLFSON
SEPTEMBER 10. 2014 CIry COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM RgX)
AFTER.ACTION:
Max Sklar introduced the item.
The item was discussed by the Committee.
No further action was taken by the Committee.
5. DISCUSSION REGARDING ZONING IN PROGRESS.
(RETURNTNG FROM THE JANUARY 21, 2015 LUDC MEETING
SPONSORED BY CITY GOMMISSION
NOVEMBER 19. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM G4B)
MOTION: Continued to March 3,2015 by Acclamation
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6. DISCUSSION REGARDING SEAWALL HEIGHT STANDARDS AND ITS IMPACT ON
SINGLE FAMILY HOME DEVELOPMENT.
(RETURNING FROM THE JANUARY 2{, 2015 LUDG MEETING
SPONSORED BY CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 17. 2014 CIry COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM RgI)
AFTER.AGTION:
Comlnissioner Malakoff made remarks on the completed Sea Wall at lOth and Bay Road.
Eric Carpenter made a presentation on completed Sea Walls within the City.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
The item was discussed by the Committee.
No further action was taken by the Committee.
7. DISCUSS THE MODIFICATION OF SPEGIAL EVENT PERMIT CRITERIA ON OCEAN
DRIVE BETWEEN gTH AND 12TH STREETS.
(RETURNING FROM THE JANUARY 21,2015 LUDC MEETING
SPONSORED BY GITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 17. 2014 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM RgO)
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER.ACTION:
Commissioner Malakoff expressed concerns that special events on Ocean Drive should take
place only on private property and not on Ocean Drive.
Members of the public addressed the committee.
No further action was taken by the committee.
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING CHARGING STATIONS FOR PLUG.IN VEHICLES.
(spoNSoRED BY GOMMTSSIONER MICKY STEINBERG
JANUARY 14. 20{5 GITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM G4I)
AFTER.ACTION:
Betsy Wheaton introduced the item.
Saul Frances provided details on existing charging stations.
Members of the committee discussed the item.
MOTION: Continued to March 3,2015 by Acclamation
9. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE OF A COMPANTON ITEM TO THE PARKING PLAN FOR
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ORDINANCE.
(SPoNSORED BY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL GRIECO)
FEBRUARY 11. 2015 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4H)
AFTER.ACTION:
Eve Boutsis provided an overview of the item.
Members of the committee discussed the item.
MOTION: ET/JM (2-0)
Recommendation that the Planning Board endorse the item.
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10. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND AN INCREASE IN FEES FOR SINGLE FAMILY
LOT SPLIT APPLICATIONS.
(SPoNSORED BY Crry COMMTSSTON
FEBRUARY 11. 2015 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4I)
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER.ACTION:
Thomas Mooney introduced the item.
Commissioner Joy Malakoff discussed a series of recommendations regarding limitations
that should be included for single family lots that are split, including a 40o/o limitation on unit
size, and a25o/o limitation on lot coverage for new homes.
MOTION: Continued to April 29,2015 by Acclamation
11. DISCUSSION REGARDING SEAWALL CONDITIONS, ENCROACHMENTS
INTO PUBLIC PROPERW FOR PRIVATE USE.
(SPoNSORED BY Crry COMMTSSTON
FEBRUARY 1I. 20{5 CIry COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4J)
AFTER.AGTION:
Eric Carpenter introduced the item.
Members of the committee discussed the item.
MOTION: Continued to March 3,2015 by Acclamation
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO GHAPTER
142 RELATING TO PROPOSED DEFINITION FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
(SPoNSORED BY COMMTSSIONER MTCHAEL GRTECO
FEBRUARY 11.2015 CIry COMMISSION MEETING, ITEM C4K)
VERBAL REPORT
AFTER.ACTION:
Commissioner Grieco provided an overview of the recommendation.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
Commissioner Tobin indicated that he was voting to move the item forward but not
endorsing it.
MOTION: ET/JM (2-0)
Motion to recommend that the City Commission refer the item to the Planning Board as
amended.
The Meeting Adjourned at 4:40 PM
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