R7R-Accept Recomm Final Design For Proposed Neighborhood Park At 2795 Prairie ACOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Accept Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Recommendation to Approve the Conceptual
Plan of the Park Design for the Former Par 3 Golf Course And Authorize Administration to lssue an
RFQ for Final
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Item Summary/Recommendation :
On April 30, 2014, the City Commission adopted Resolution #2014-28584, changing the use and
designation of the Par 3 Golf Course into a passive park with recreational elements. Following
adoption of the resolution, the Planning Department was tasked with developing a conceptual design
plan for the park project.
On January 30, 2015, staff from the Planning Department presented a conceptual plan to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC). lf approved by the City Commission, the
conceptual plan will be utilized as the basis for the formal design process to finalize the master plan
for the park project. Furthermore, the Administration will develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for formal design services to develop a final design plan.
Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the NCAC at its
January 30, 2015 meeting and authorize Administration to utilize the conceptual plan as a basis to
prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for final design.
On January 30,2015, the NCAC recommended approving the proposed conceptual plan as a basis
to prepare the finaldesign.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members the City
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAVDR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEAC , FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY 30, 2015 MEETING AND
ACCEPTING THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AS THE BASIS FOR FINAL
DESIGN FOR A PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LOCATED
AT THE FORMER PAR 3 GOLF COURSE, 2795 PRAIRIE AVENUE,
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PURSUE A REQUEST FOR
QUALTFTCATTONS (RFa) FOR A DEStcN CONSULTANT TO
FURTHER DEVELOP THE INITIAL DESIGN ELEMENTS AND
FINALIZE THE MASTER DESIGN PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED
PARK PROJECT
BACKGROUND
On April 30, 2014, the City Commission held a duly noticed public meeting to consider
changes in designation, use, and modification to the plans, approved for the Par 3 Golf Course
located at 2795 Prairie Avenue. By a 6/7ths vote, the City Commission adopted Resolution
#2014-28584, changing the use and designation of the Par 3 property into a passive park with
recreational elements.
Following the April 30, 2014 City Commission meeting, the City's Planning Department was
tasked with developing a conceptual design for the newly designated park project on the
former Par 3 Golf Course property. On December 17 , 2014, a discussion item was referred to
the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) to provide a status update of the
project. Representatives from the Planning Department presented their conceptual design,
(currently being referred to as the Banyan Tree Park Project), to the NCAC at its regularly
scheduled meeting on January 30, 2015.
The key components of the conceptual plan include the development of an appropriate range
of spaces and facilities for general and passive recreation, such as, open play areas, walking
paths, landscape areas, etc.; maintaining certain elements of the existing topography and
providing accessibility to the neighboring community. Planning Department staff utilized
examples of various park elements from various well-known parks throughout the country and
incorporated these elements into the conceptual design. They also worked closely with
representatives from the Police Department to ensure that the design contemplated securlty
elements that would ensure safety for park visitors and the neighboring community.
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March 11,2015
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The conceptual plan includes the following key elements:o Entrances into the park from main street and direct access from neighborhoodo Main entrance that is aligned with 25th Street and includes a promenade with a
large water fountain. Northwest entrance will include view of existing hill and will create a buffer to
the surrounding neighborhoodo Various entrances from the surrounding neighborhood. Water Featureso Aerated Lakeso Waterfallwith shaded waterslide located in the main entrance promenade. Wetlands (maintained to help purify and clean water)r Educational components to encourage learning and love for natureo Boardwalk connector to walk around and enjoy the beauty of the park with a separate
boardwalk loop located around the historic Banyan Treeo Tennis courts located near Miami Beach High Schoolo Main Plaza surrounded by natural gardens (i.e. Yoga, Zen and Butterfly Gardens)o Restroomso Additional parking areao Public art opportunities. Lighting features throughout the park, providing unique spaces and seating areas for
the public to enjoyo Pavilionso Children's Play Area
o Splash PadMater Feature area. Playground facilities which are enclosed and located away from street. With
access to the Scott Rakow Youth Center (SRYC)r Vita Course. Open greenspace and beautiful landscaping. Dog Park
The NCAC unanimously approved the conceptual plan, yet emphasized that they supported
the proposed plan on a macro level to serve as the basis of conversation for the initial steps of
the public planning process. The NCAC directed the Administration to present the plan to the
City Commission for a more in-depth discussion. Should the City Commission accept the
recommendations of the NCAC to approve the conceptual design of the park, then the
Administration will be instructed to utilize the conceptual plan as a basis to prepare a Request
for Qualifications (RFO) for final design.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the recommendation of the
NCAC at its January 30, 2015 meeting and authorize Administration to utilize the conceptual
plan as a basis to prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFO) for final design.
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