R5E-Washington Avenue Zoning Incentives -Malakoff-COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
An Ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) to modify the development
regulations for Washington Avenue, and establish Parking District 7 for properties fronting Washington
Avenue between 6' Street and Lincoln Road
lntended Outcome
AGENDA 'TEM R 5E
lncrease satisfaction with neighborhood character. lncrease satisfaction with development and
roMh manaqement across the Citv.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etcl 48o/o of residential respondents and 55% ot
businesses rate the effort put forth by the City to requlate development is "about the riqht amount."
Item Summary/Recommendation :
FIRST READING - PUBLIC HEARING
The subject Ordinance amendment creates new development regulations for the CD-2 District on
Washington Avenue between 6th and '16th Streets. The proposed Ordinance allows for smaller hotel
room unit sizes if amenities are provided; increases height to seven (7) stories I 75' for larger lot
aggregations, with the exception of main use parking structures, which would be limited to 55' in
height, imposes limits on entertainment uses at the first floor frontages; and revises pedestal and
tower setbacks. The Ordinance also establishes Parking District 7 which reduces the parking
requirements for hotel uses, office uses and outdoor caf6s that would sunset after five (5) years.
On May 27, 2015, the Land Use and Development Committee discussed the item and recommended
that the Planning Board transmit the proposed Ordinance, with modifications, to the City Commission
with a favorable 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
Readino. and schedule a Second Public Hearinq for October 14,2015.
On June 23, 2015, the Planning Board (vote of 6-0), transmitted the attached proposal to the City
Commission with a favorable recommendation. (Planning Board File No. 2262).
Financial I nformation :
Source of
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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 longterm economic impact (at least 5 years) of this
proposed legislative action, and determined that there will be no measurable impact on the City's
budoet.
Thomas Mooney
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members oflthe City
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 2,2015 FIRST READING
SUBJECT: WASHINGTON AVENUE ZONING IIUCENTIVES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND GITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLOR!DA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR's) OF THE CITY GODE, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 142, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND
REGULATIONS," ARTICLE !1, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," DIVISION5, "CD-z COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSIry DISTRIGT," TO
ESTABLISH SECTION 13.309, ..WASHINGTON AVENUE
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND AREA REQUIREMENTS," TO
MODIFY THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES
FRONTTNG WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND
LINCOLN ROAD; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 130, "OFF-STREET
PARKING," ARTICLE ll, "DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS," TO
ESTABLISH PARKING DISTRICT 7 TO MODIFY THE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROPERTIES FRONTING WASHINGTON
AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND LINGOLN; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMM ENDATION
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 October 14,2015.
BACKGROUND
On July 23, 2014, the City Commission directed the Administration to retain a
professional architect from the rotating list of professionals to provide architectural
services and massing studies for Washington Avenue. Zyscovich Architects was
retained and began work on the initial massing studies for Washington Avenue. On
August 20,2014, the Land Use and Development Committee received an update on the
progress of the massing studies for Washington Avenue, and recommended that the
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Administration begin negotiations with Zyscovich for a 2nd phase for Washington
Avenue, involving a more detailed block and vision analysis and master plan. This
expanded proposal was approved by the City Commission on September 30, 2014.
The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel for Washington Avenue was appointed in August, 2014,
and the first meeting of the panel took place on September 8, 2014. The Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Panel for Washington Avenue, in conjunction with Zyscovich Architects held
subsequent workshops with panels of experts to discuss various topics related to the
Washington Avenue corridor. On January 26, 2015, Zyscovich Architects made a
presentation to the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Washington Avenue with initial
recommendations and ideas for consideration in the Washington Avenue Master Plan.
The Panel held a number of meetings in February and March, and on April 1, 2015, the
Chairperson of the Blue Ribbon Panel and Bernard Zyscovich presented the Panel's
findings and recommendations to the Land Use and Development Committee. On April
29, 2015, the Panel's findings and recommendations were presented to the City
Commission. At the request of Commissioner Malakoff, the City Commission referred
the subject Ordinance (ltem R9A) to the Land Use and Development Committee and the
Planning Board. On May 27, 2015, the Land Use and Development Committee
discussed the item and recommended that the Planning Board transmit the proposed
Ordinance, with modifications, to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.
ANALYSIS
The subject Ordinance amendment creates new development regulations for the "CD-2
Commercial, Medium lntensity District" specific to Washington Avenue, from 6th to 16th
Streets. The proposed Ordinance is based on the recommendations in the Washington
Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel Zoning lncentives Package that were referred by the City
Commission. These include the following:
1. Allowing for smaller hotel room unit sizes in new hotel construction or
conversions, provided larger public spaces are provided and with Design
Guidelines.
2. A Height increase to seven (7) stories I 75' for larger lot aggregations, with the
exception of main use parking structures, which would be limited to 55' in height.
3. Limits on entertainment uses at the first floor frontage.
4. Revised pedestal and tower setbacks.
5. Parking requirement changes for hotel uses, office uses and sidewalk cafes;
these changes would sunset in five (5) years.
Attached to this memorandum is the Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel Zoning
lncentives Summary Packet, which is a part of the Washington Avenue Vision and
Master PIan. The Packet provides additional details regarding each of the proposed
recommendations.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
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On June 23, 2015, the Planning Board (by a 6-0 vote) transmitted the proposed
Ordinance to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT
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.
CONCLUSION
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 Hearing for October 14,2015.
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WASHINGTON AVENUE
VISION AND MASTER PLAN
WASHINGTON AVENUE BLUE RIBBON PANEL
Zoning lncentives Summary Packet
05.2015
ZYSCOVICHARCHITECTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ZONING INCENTIVES UNDER CD-2W
CD-2W, Commercial, Medium lntensity District for Washington Avenue
1. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: FAR AND HEIGHT
2. SETBACKS
3. PARKLETS PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE
4. PARKING
5. DESIGN GUIDELINES
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ZONING INCENTIVES
FOR CD-2W - COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY DISTRICT FOR
WASHINGTON AVENUE
The Washington Avenue Blue Rlbbon Panel (WABRP) Zoning lncentives
Recommendations for the Washington Avenue CD-zW Commercial,
Medium lntensity District for Washington Avenue as summarized in this
document will serve to assist the City in implementing the goals and objectives
of the Washington Avenue Master Plan. The intent of the proposed changes
to the existing CD-2 zoning designation to CD-2W is to create a sustainable
Washington Avenue Main Street where "residents and tourists can enioy unique
boutiques, ethnic restaurants, convenient servlces, edgy nightlife and cukural
experiences, all within our walkable low scale historic architecture."
The GOALS and OBJECTIVES of the Washington Avenue Master Plan is to:
1. Preserve the historical, architectural and cultural character of
Washington Avenue as the Cityi "Main Street";
2. Provide for redevelopment, adaptive reuse and infillresulting in
economic vitality for the betterment of the community and the City as
a whole;
3. Create commercial development opportunities that provides quality
goods and services to neighborhood residents and tourists alike;
4. Allow for a high level of mobility for pedestrians, ryclists, automobiles
and public transit; and
5. Allow for quality public spaces and beach access to capitalize on the
corridori Iocation and surrounding environs.
The CD-2W Zoning Incentives enable flexible building design by encouraging
a variety of uses, heights, and forms without changing the CD-2 Base FAR.
Variations in height allowances, setbacks, parking requirements and bonus FAR
provisions to include office use enable additional capacity throughout the City's
main street while maintaining and preserving its authentic historical, architectural
and cultural character and scale. The Zoning lncentives describe maximum
development allowances; however, the ability to maximize these allowances will
depend on a number of factors including but not limited to:
(a) Other regulations as applicable in the City's Zoning Code.
(b) The physical characteristics of any particular development site.
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1. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS' FARAND HEIGHT
The development regulations in the CD-2W Commercial, Medium lntensity District for Washington
Avenue are as follows,
Base FAR and FAR Bonus Provision:. Base FAR - No Change Recommended. The Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall remain at 1.5
. Bonus FAR - Text amendment recommended to Section 1424o7(d)(2) to encourage office use: 'When
more than 25 percent of the total area of a building is used for residential or hotel units or office, the floor
area ratio range shall be 2.0.
Maximum Building Height:
The CD-2W Zoning lncentives propose to increase the maximum building height from 5O'to 55', except 75' for
lots equal to or greater than 2OO'frontage. Maximum height for garage structure to be 55'. Height is defined as
the maximum vertical extent of a building that is measured as a number of stories or a vertical dimension in feet,
whichever is less. Refer to Figures 1.1,1.2 and 2.0.
Maximum Number of Stories:
The CD-2W Zoning lncentives propose to increase the maximum number of stories lo 7 for lots equal to or
greater than 2OO' frontage. Refer to Figures 1.1,1.2 and Z.O.
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2.SETBACKS
For lots greater than 1OO' frontage, the setback requirements in the CD-2W Commercial, Medium lntensity
District for Washington Avenue and associated Design Guidelines are modified as indicated below and as
illustrated in Figures 1.2 and 2.0
Front Setback:
' O'at ground level.. Above ground level, the following apply, minimum 5' for garage with liner; minimum 1o' for garage without
liner; minimum 15'for all other uses above ground level.. 40'setback above 35 feet in height.
Side, Interior and Side, facing a Street Setback to remain as per CD-2.
Rear Setback,
' 5'setback as per CD-2.. For residential, setback to be 1o% of lot depth.
' For garage use only, o'setback above minimum height clearance.
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Refer to Design Guidelines, Page 8, for specifics and detailed illustrations on the following:
1. Maximum Building Height (feet): Base height is 55', except 75'for lots equal to orliieater thalr;2oO'frontage.
2. Maximum Number of Stories:7 for lots equal to or greater than 200 feet frontage.
3. Maximum Building Length: No plane of a building may continue uninterrupted for greater than lOO feet.
4. Building Offset from Seiback Line: lnterrupted means an "offset" of 5'minimum in depth for parking garage with liner and 25'minimum
in depth for all other uses. Offset widths to total no less than 2O% of entire building frontage.
5. Offset Widths: Offset widths to total no less than 2o% of entire building frontage.
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3. PARKLETS PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE
The proposed PARKLETS PROGRAM for Washington Avenue is intended
to repurpose parts of the street into public spaces for people with the main
purpose of creating aesthetic enhancements to the streetscape, and providing
an economical solution to the need for wider sidewalks, outdoor cafe seating and
increased public open space. Parklets provide amenities like seating, planting, bike
parking, and art. ln order to incentivize outdoor cafes and the implementation
of PARKLETS along Washington Avenue, it is recommended that the City
waive sidewalk cafe permit fees for five years and charge no permit fees for
PARKLETS for five years.
The worldi first formal public parklets were initially conceived and installed
in San Francisco in 2010. As of February20'13, thirty-eight parklets have been
installed and the program is being emulated in cities around the world. The
San Francisco Pavement to Parks Program has facilitated the conversion of
utilitarian and non-pedestrian friendly or underused spaces in the street into
publicly accessible open spaces available for all to enjoy. The Program provides
a path for merchants, community organizations, business owners, and residents
to take action in the development and beautification of the city's public realm.
Parklets enhance neighborhoods by addlng beauty and whimsy to a city's streets.
They reflect the diversity and creativity of the people and organizations who
sponsor and design them. They also reflect a cityi commitment to encouraging
walking and biking, creating great streets, and strengthening communities.
Parklets catalyze vitality and activity in a cityi commercial districts. They support
local business communities by encouraging pedestrians to linger.
Parklets can serve as neighborhood anchors and destination points-providing
spaces for neighbors to gather and get to know one another. Collectively,
parklets broaden the potential for the public realm to engage and delight whlle
adding much needed open space to a cityi commercial corridors.
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PROGRAM, it is recommended that the
City develop criteria for the following
components:
1. LOCATION
2. DIMENSION
3. USES:
Outdoor CafedDining
Public Plazasf Seating
Bike Parking
Art & Sculpture
Other uses
4. DESIGN ELEMENTS
5. CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION
6. MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP
Refer to pages 5 and 6 for additional
information on San Francisco's Pavement
to Parks Program and criteria fo,
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PARKLETS . San Francisco Parklet Manual(Sample)
Pavement to Parks and the Parklet Manualwere created by the San Francisco
Planning Department in close collaboration with the San Francisco Department
of Public Works, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, and
the Mayori Office on Disability. The San Francisco Parklet Manual is a
comprehensive overview of the goals, policies, processes, procedures, and
guidelines for creating a parklet in San Francisco. The Manual also serves
as a resource for those outside of San Francisco working to establish parklet
programs in their own cities.
Follow link to download the Manual, http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/
Applicants and designers in San Francisco are strongly encouraged to read the
Parklet Manual in its entirety when they are first thinking about proposing a
parklet, and to refer to it often throughout the process. Understanding what the
program is trying to achieve and the process and regulations for a successful
parklet may reduce the time it takes to receive a permit, and will likely result in
a superior parklet design.
Process Overview
The San Francisco Parklet Manual outlines a step-by-step process for design,
permitting and construction of parklets to include the following:
1. Pre-Design - Site Selection and Public Outreach
2. lnitial Proposal Review
3. Design Development
4. Fabrication and lnstallation
5. Post-Construction
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Stakeholder Roles
Application lntake and Design Review.
The San Francisco Planning Department (SF Planning) is responsible for
ensuring that parklets are well designed and are a positive addition to the public
realm. SF Planning is the primary point of contact throughout the pre-design,
public outreach, public notice, and design processes, and helps steward projects
through the permitting process. SF Planning can also help resolve design issues
raised by MTA or DPW if necessary. SF Planning is also responsible for ensuring
that parklets reflect the goals and intent of the Parklet Program, and that the
parklet design articulated in the final construction drawings and approved by
the city is what is actually built.
Transportation Review and Bike Coordination.
The San Francisco Municipal Tiansportation Agency (MTA) reviews parklets to
ensure there are no immediate or known traffic, transit, pedestrian, bicycle, or
circulation related issues. lf a parklet includes bicycle parking, the MTA provides
guidance on bike rack selection, placement, spacing, and the bike-parking
approval process. lf a parklet is proposed in or near a color curb zone, MTA
provides guidance on how to relocate those zones or how to design the parklet
to accommodate them.
Permitting and lnspection.
The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for
ensuring that parklets satisfy all technical requirements of the Public Works
Code and DPW Standards. They verify that parklets are well constructed,
safe, and accessible. Once a parklet design and plans are approved by all three
agencies, DPW will issue permits and conduct inspections during and after
parklet construction. DPW is also responsible for ensuring that built parklets
meet maintenance and upkeep requirements, remain open to the public, and
comply with permit regulations. lf significant public concern is expressed about
the installation of a parklet, DPW will conduct a public hearing before a hearings
officer to determine if the parklet permit should be renewed or some other
enforcement action taken.
Design, Capital Costs, Liability and Maintenance.
Project sponsors are responsible for conducting outreach, designing, funding,
and constructing their parklets. They also assume liability for the parklet and
ensure the parklet is well-maintained and kept in good repair.
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4. PARKING
With the purpose of incentivizing in scale hotel and small office development on
Washington Avenue, without any FAR increase, and recognizing the difficulty of
providing on-site parking for existing contributing retail buildings, the CD-zW
Zoning lncentives proposes modifications (which will sunset in five years) to the
existing parking and parking impact fee requirements as follows,
For Hotel Use:
No off-street parking requirements. Waive parking impact fees.
For accessory uses, the minimum required parking is to be provided as per code.
For Office Use:
Under CD-2W the off-street parking requirements for all office uses is modified
to require (t) one space per 500 square feet of floor area. At present, CD-2
requires (t) one space per 4oO square feet of floor area.
Notwithstanding the above, in order to incentivize small office developments for
projects on lots equal to or less than 2OO' in frontage, there shall be no parking
requirements and no parking impact fees.
For Retai! Use:
No parking requirement for existing retail use.
For new development, provide (t) one space per 3oo square feet of floor area.
For Outdoor Cafes and Parklets:
Waive parking impact fees for all outdoor cafes including outdoor cafes located
in parklets.
All parking reductions and waiver of parking impact fees to sunset in (s) five
years. This is applicable to al! hotels and smal! office projects constructed on
Washington Avenue and that obtain a CO within 5 years of the adoption of
the ordinance.
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5. DESIGN GUIDELINES
Building and Facade Articulation Guidelines.
Maximum Building Length:
Along Washington Avenue, no plane of a building, above the ground floor
facade facing the street or sidewalk, may continue uninterrupted for greater
than 1oo feet. lnterrupted means an offset from the setback line as indicated in
Figures s.2. and s.3.
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Figure 5.1. Diagram illustrating maximum building length and building offsets.
Building Offset from Setback Line:
A building offset from setback line applies to building facades above the ground
floor facing Washington Avenue. Interrupted means an offset of 5'minimum
in depth for parking garage with liner and 25' minimum in depth for all other
uses. Offset widths to total no less lhan20% of the entire building frontage as
illustrated in Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.3. Diagram illustrating building offset for building with residential,
hotel and/or office use above retail.
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Building Orientation:
Main building 'axis' is to be oriented east / west. Axis is deflned as a line about
which a three-dimensional form is symmetrical and/or the line used as a fixed
reference point abouth which to arrange building form(s), element(s), area(s)
or plane(s).
Figure 5.4. Diagram illustrating building an east / west orientation.
Physical Separation between Building Towers:
Provide a physical separation between building towers (overbuilds) greater than
2OO feet in length and at/or above 35 feet in height from ground floor.
Figure 5.5. Diagram illustrating building tower separation.
Uses.
Entertainment Uses.
For new entertainment uses such as clubs and dance halls located at the ground
level on Washington Avenue, the maximum frontage shall not exceed 25 feet.
Hotel Room Sizes.
For new hotel construction or conversions, allow minimum hotel room unit sizes
to be 200 square feet provided larger public spaces are provided and follow
design guidelines.
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WASHINGTON AVENUE ZONING INGENTIVES
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CIry OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDR's) OF THE CITY GODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142,
"ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS,'' ARTICLE II, "DISTRICT
REGULATIONS," DIV|S|ON 5, ,,CD-2 COMMERCIAL, IUIEDIUM INTENSITY
D!STR!CT," TO ESTABLISH SECTION 13.309, "WASHINGTON AVENUE
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND AREA REQUIREMENTS," TO MODIFY
THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING
WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND LTNGOLN ROAD; BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 130, "OFF.STREET PARKING," ARTICLE II,
"DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS," TO ESTABLISH PARKING DISTRICT 7 TO
MODIFY THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROPERTIES
FRONTING WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND LINCOLN;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has the authority to enact laws which promote the
public health, safety and general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied Washington Avenue for over a year, and has created a
Mayor's Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Task Force: and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the conditions of Washington Avenue and the
concerns raised by residents, property owners, and businesses as it relates to the condition of
Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, there appears to be some deterioration of the area and the businesses and
property owners are concerned with the quality of life and quality of the streets within the
Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied various mechanisms for improving the quality of life
and quality of business improvements within the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Land Development Regulations ("LDRs") provides
for the regulation of land within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board, at its meeting dated June 23, 2015, by a vote of 6-0,
recommended in favor of the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to accomplish the above
objectives.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CIry GOMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts and Regulations," Article ll, "District
Regulations," Division 5, "CD-2 Commercial, Medium lntensity District," of the Land
Development Regulations of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida is hereby amended
as follows:
Sec. 142-309 - Washinqton Avenue development requlations and area requirements:
(1) The maximum buildinq heiqht shall beis 55 feet, except for lots that have a frontaqe
equal to or qreater than 200 feet. in which case the maximum buildino heioht shall be
75 feet: provided. however. main use parkino garaoes shall not exceed 55 feet,
reqardless of the amount of lot frontaqe.
(2) The maximum number of stories shall be 5 stories. except for lots that have a frontaqe
equal to or qreater than 200 feet. in which case the maximum number of stories shall
not exceed seven (7) stories.
(3) For lots that have a frontaqe that is equal to or less than 100 feet, the setbacks shall be
pursuant to section 142-307. For lots that have a frontaqe that is qreater than 100 feet,
the setbacks shall be as follows:
a. Front:
j. Subterranean: zero (0) feet
ii. Ground level: zero (0) feet
iii. Above the qround level up to 35 feet in heiqht:
1. Minimum five (5) feet for parkino qaraoes with liners; or
2. Minimum 10 feet for parkino garaqes without liners: or
3. Minimum 15 feet for all other uses.
iv. Above 35 feet in heisht:
1. Minimum five (5) feet for parkino oaraoes with liners: or
2. Minimum 10 feet for parkinq qarages without liners: or
3. Minimum 4e 30 feet for all other uses.
b. Rear:
L Subterranean: zero (0) feet
!t Ground level: zero (0) feet
iii. Above the qround level:
1. Minimum 10 percent of lot depth: or
6'" Street and 16'" Street: where there is conflict within this division. the criteria below shall
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2. Minimum zero (0) feet for parkino qaraqe floors above the
minimum truck clearance.
c. Side. facinq a street:
L Subterranean: zero (0) feet
ii. Non-residential uses: zero (0) feet
iii= Residential uses: Sum of the side setbacks shall equal 1696.percent of
lot width or a minimum of 7.5 feet and up to 20 feet.
d. Side. interior:
j. Subterranean: zero (0) feet
ii. Non-residential uses: zero (0) feet
iii. Residential uses: Sum of the side setbacks shall equal 169i6 percent of
lot width or a minimum of seven and a half feet (7.5') or eioht (8) percent
of lot width. whichever is oreater.
(4) The maximum frontaqe for niqhtclubs and dance halls, located at the oround level shall
not exceed 25 feet in width unless such a space has a certificate of use for niohtclub or
dance hall.
(5) For new hotel construction or conversion to hotel use. the minimum hotel room unit size
mav be 175 square feet, provided that:
a. A minimum of 2096 percent of the oross floor area of the hotel consists of hotel
amenitv space that is phvsicallv connected to and directlv accessed from the
hotel. Hotel amenitv space includes the followinq types of uses. whether indoor
or outdoor, includinq roof decks: restaurants. bars: cafes: hotel business center:
hotel retail: screeninq rooms: fitness center: spas: qvms, pools: pool decks: and
other similar uses customarilv associated with a hotel. Bars and restaurants
shall count no more than 50 percent of the total hotel amenitv space
requirements.
b. Windows shall be required in all hotel rooms and shall be of dimensions that
allow adequate natural liohtino, as determined bv the historic preservation
board.
(6) For lots that have a frontaqe that is qreater than 100 feet, the followinq shall applv.
unless otherwise approved bv the historic preservation board:
a. Maximum Buildinq Lenqth. No plane of a buildinq. above the oround floor facade
facino Washinston Avenue. shall continue for qreater than 100 feet without
incorporatino an offset of a minimum five feet (5') minimsm in depth from the
setback line. The total offset widths shall total no less than 2096 percent of the
entire buildinq frontaqe.
b. Phvsical Separation between Buildinq: A phvsical separation must be provided
between buildinos qreater than 200 feet in lenqth and aUor above 35 feet in
heiqht from the oround floor.
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SECTION 2. That Chapter 130, "Off-Street Parking," Article ll, "Districts; Requirements," of the
Land Development Regulations of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida is hereby
amended as follows:
Sec. 130-3{. - Parking districts established.
Sec. 130-33. - Off-street parking requirements for parkinq districts nos. 2. 3. 4. 5. and-6.
and 7.
GD Except as otherwise provided in these land development reoulations. when anv buildino
or structure is erected or altered in parkino district no. 7. off-street automobile parkinq
spaces shall be provided for the buildinq. structure or additional floor area as follows.
For uses not listed below. the off-street parkino requirement shall be the same as for
parkinq district no. 1 or parkinq district no. 2. as applicable.
(1) Hotel: No parking requirement. For accessorv uses to a hotel, the minimum
parkinq is as set-forth in parkino district no. 1.
(Q Office: One (1) space per 500 square feet of floor area.
13) Retail. Retail existino as of the date of adoption of parkins district no. 7 shall
have no parkinq requirement. For new retail construction, one (1) space per 300
square feet of floor area.
({) Caf6. outdoor: No parkino requirement.
(Q Approved parklets shall have no parkinq requirement.
(Q Anv buildinq or structure erected in parkinq district no. 7 mav provide required
parkinq on site as specified in parkino district no. 1. Such required parkino, if
provided, shall be exempt from FAR. in accordance with the requlations specified
in chapter 114 of these land development requlations.
The parkino requirements in this subsection 130-33(dX1)(2)(3X4) and (5) shall onlv applv to
proiects that have obtained a full buildinq permit or business tax receipt bv September 1,
2020.
no. 7. Parki
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SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. CODIFIGATION.
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.
SECTION5. SEVERABILIry.
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 2015.
Philip Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
First Reading: September 2,2015
Second Reading: October 14,2015
Verified by:
Thomas R. Mooney, AICP
Planning Director
Underline denotes new language
S*ife*nreugh denotes deleted language
[Sponsored by Commissioner Joy MalakoffJ
APPROVED AS TO
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CITYOFMIAMI BEACH
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND
OEVELOPMEITT REGU I.ATICI t'I$ AN D
COM PAEililTIUSIVE PI.Af* TO HSTAB IISH
WASH IN GTOII AVENUE O EVELOPM$'IT
REGUI.ATIOI{S AND AREA REOUIREMEHTS
NOTISE OF P['BLIC HEARING
[011CE lS IICREBY given*ata First fteading/Public Hearing
will be heard by the Mayor and City Commission of the City
of Miami Beach, Florida. in the Commission Chambers,
3rd Flooe CiS l1all, 17ffi Canvention Center Drive, Miami
Bsach, Florida, on September \ZtlS at 1020 a.m., or as
soorl thereafter as the matter can be heard, to consider:
An 0rdinance Amending The Land 0evelopment
Regutations ll0Esl 0f The City Code, By Amending
Chapter l4e "Zoning 0istricts Arrd R€gulatio*$." Article
Il, "District Begulation$," Division 5, "S0.2 Commercial,
Medium Intonsity 0irtrict" T0 Establi$h $sction 13-309,
"Washington Avanue Development Requlations A*d Area
Requirements," To ModifyThe Development Begulations For
Properties Fronting Washington Avenue Between 66 Street
And lincaln Road; By Amending Chaplor 130, "0fI"$treot
Parking,' Article ll, "oistricts; Eequirements,' To Esta blish
Parking Oistrict 7 To Modify The Parking Requirements For
The Properties Fronting Washingtcn Averue Between 6s
Streot And Lincoln; Providing For Codification; Bepealer;
Severability; And An Effective Date.
lnquiries may be directed to the Parking Bppartment at
30s.673.?505.
INTERESTED PARIIES are invited tD appear atthis meeling,
or be reprssonted by a* a{ent or to express their views
ir writing addressed to the City Cammission. c1o tfie [ity
Clerk, 1700 ConvBntion Centsr Drive, lil Floor, City llall
Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This item is available for public
inspection during normal business holrs in the 0ffice of
the City Cle*. l?00 Convention Ce*ter Drive, ls Flotc City
Hall. Miami Beach, Florida 33139, This meeirq, rr any item
herein, may bs continued, and under such ci.cumstance$,
additisnal legal notice need not be provided.
Pursuant to Section ?86,01S5, Fla. Stat,, tha Cifi hereby
advises the public that if a persor decides to appeal any
decision mado by the Cig eommission wifi respect to any
mattsr considered at its meeting or its hearing. such parson
must ensure that a verbatim record of ihe proceedings is
made. which record includes Sre testimony and evidence
i;:; ,r':i, rt :1:t a;; ;"1 .s :; -;: ::::.i Tlr:: r..:;-': i:- j j
not cons'LitutB consent by the Crty lor the introduction or
admission of otherwise inadmissible or irreleyant euidenee,
nor does it authorize challelges or appeals not othemise
allowed by law.
To raquest this matarial in alternate formaq sign languaga
interprster {five-day *atice required}. information on aceess
lor persons with disahilities, and/or *ny aceomrnodation to
revi$w 6ny document or p6rtisipat€ in any City-sponsored
proceedings, call 305.6042489 and select I for English or
2 for Spanish, then option S; TTY users may call uia 7ll
(Florida Selay Servicel.
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City of Miami Beach
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