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R9D-Discuss Modifications To Flamingo Park Masterplan And Actions Of The HPB1915.20r5 City of Miomi Beoch, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33,l39, www.miomibeochfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Mayor Philip Levine and Members Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager the City DATE: September 2,2015 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED TIONS TO THE FLAMINGO PARK MASTERPLAN AND THE ACTIONS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD BACKGROUND On September 9, 2009 the City Commission approved option "L" of the Flamingo Park Master Plan through the adoption of Resolution No. 2009-27190. The Basis of Design Report (BODR) was subsequently issued based upon this approval. On November 9, 2010, the Flamingo Park Master Plan was approved by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB). The elements included in the approved Master Plan were based on community feedback provided in 2008. Some of the key improvements outlined in this approved Master Plan consist of the following: . New Tennis Facility; the construction of the new tennis center was completed in June 2012.. Football Field/Track renovation to include artificial grass surface, remodeling of concession and box office building and new lighting; the Football/Track and Field was completed in September 2013.o Demolition of the Friendship Corner Building; the demolition of the Friendship Corner Building took place on February 6,2015.. Baseball field renovation with lighting upgrade, new batting cages with storm drainage, and ADA upgrades to stadium seating.. Reclamation of the park area resulting from the relocation of the Property Management Facility off site.o Restroom renovations, inclusive of plumbing fixtures and accessories replacement, new park entrance features, enhanced pedestrian/bike paths and a new interactive water feature.. Pedestrian lighting enhancements and park-wide signage.. Enhancing the Dog Park with new landscaping, shade trees and equipment for both small and large dogs. 1048 . Restoration of the existing Lodge House.. Community garden and landscaping, drainage improvements and the removal and replacement of fences throughout the park.. Demolition of the Robert C. Hass handball court building and replace with 8 new one-wall handball courts, as well as improvements to the Joe Rubin handball courts. Construction of a new centrally located restroom facility to conveniently serve the new dog park, new skate park and existing basketball courts On November 22, 2010, the Land Use and Development Committee discussed the master plan and recommended to "reject the proposed concept of the Flamingo Park skate park." The committee also motioned to "direct the Administration to explore finding an alternate location within the City for a skate park other than Flamingo Park." Although these motions were reported at the December 8,2010 City Commission meeting, they were never formally adopted. Staff, however, acted upon the assumption that it was adopted through the report. On January 31,2011, the Land Use & Development Committee directed the Administration to explore a North Beach location for a skate park and return to the Committee when ready. At the January 15, 2014 City Commission meeting, a discussion regarding commencing the planning of a skate park in partnership with the City of Surfsid-e on the vacant property located along Collins Avenue between 87th Street and 86th Street took place. The Commission agreed to have a Master Plan for North Beach and North Shore Open Space Park in place first before finding a location for a skate park. ln December 2013, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.2014-28449 amending the professional services agreement with the Consultant to provide professional services associated with the design of the remaining Park improvements, which consist of a community garden, Baseball Field renovation, lodge renovation, new park entrance features, enhanced pedestrian/bike paths, a new interactive water feature, teenage activity, lighting enhancements, signage, drainage, landscaping and irrigation. On July 25, 2014, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee discussed the Flamingo Park Master Plan and whether to continue as planned or revise the plan in order to incorporate additional elements to address the current needs of the community. The Administration recommended the following changes/additions to the original Master Plan: . Renovation of the soccer and softball fields with artificial turfo Reconsideration of a skate park (the Administration was still under the impression that the removal of the skate park from the Mater Plan was formally adopted.). Reconsideration of the number of handball courts neededo Demolition of the existing restroomr Relocation of the new restroom and office buildingo Park-wide drainage and irrigation upgrades The Neighborhoods Committee recommended to continue with the original plan for Flamingo Park and concluded that continually readdressing the plan was delaying the 1049 project and maintaining the plans without revisions was the best option unless it is a pressing emergency. At the March 11, 2015 City Commission Meeting, a discussion was held on adding Padel tennis courts to the Flamingo Park Master Plan. The Administration was directed to find locations for Padel tennis and come back with options for discussion. On July 14,2015, a Certificate of Appropriateness for the previously approved design of the Flamingo Park Master Plan was reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB), as the previously approved order had expired on May 9,2012. As part of the HPB application, the Administration proposed several modifications to the remaining portions of the previously approved plan, including the following: . Previously proposed community garden has been replaced with a butterfly garden.. Construction of additional handball courts has been removed from the Master Plan.. Construction of new padel ball courts to replace the existing Robert C. Haas handball courts.. Construction of a new outdoor fitness cluster. The HPB approved the Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions: . The previously proposed skateboard park shall be reintroduced into the master plan.. The previously proposed additional handball courts shall be reintroduced into the master plan.. Recommendation to the Commission to retain the existing Robert C. Haas handball court structure.. The proposed Padel tennis courts shall not be permitted. . No additional estate fencing shall be installed around the perimeter of the park. Any existing perimeter fencing may be replaced with estate fencing, as proposed in the original master plan. ANALYSIS Some of the conditions imposed by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) as part of their July 14, 2015 approval are contrary to the original elements of the Flamingo Park Master Plan, as well as previous direction from the Commission. ln this regard, the Administration is seeking policy direction from the City Commission with regard to the following conditions imposed by the HPB: . The previously proposed skateboard park shall be reintroduced into the master Plan.. The previously proposed additional handball courts shall be reintroduced into the master plan.. The existing Robert C. Haas handball court structure should be retained.. The proposed Padeltennis courts shall not be permitted. The role of the Historic Preservation Board in reviewing the proposed master plan is with 1050 regard to the physical design of the plan. The location and types of uses proposed are at the discretion of the City Commission. CONCULSION The Administration recommends that the City Commission provide policy direction on the aforementioned recommendations of the Historic Preservation Board regarding the Flamingo Park Master Plan. Should the direction of the Commission differ from the conditions imposed by the HP Board, it is further recommended that the Administration be directed to seek a modification of the HP Board Order. JLM/JMT/J*'="'XP T:\AGENDAVO1S\September\PI.ANNING\Flamingo Park Masterplan Discussion - REV|SED.docx 1051