R5I -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'n Street and Lincoln Road
lntended Outcome Su
Item Summary/Recommendation :
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lncrease satisfaction with neighborhood character. lncrease satisfaction with development and
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etcl 48% of residential respondents and 55% of
businesses rate the effort put forth bv the Citv to ment is "about the rioht amount."
SECOND 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' lor 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.
On September 2,2015, the City Commission accepted the recommendation of the Land Use and
Development Committee via separate motion; and approved the subject Ordinance at First Reading,
and scheduled a Second Reading Public Hearing for October 14, 2015. The City Commission also
referred the item to the Land Use and Development Committee, for further discussion prior to 2nd
Reading. The Land Use Committee was scheduled to discuss the proposed Ordinance on October 7,
2015. A summary of the Committee recommendation will be presented on the floor at the October 14,
2015 Commission meeting.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
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).
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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 long-
term economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions," this shall confirm that the City
Administration evaluated the long-term economic impact (at least 5 years) of this proposed legislative action,
and determined that there will be no measurable imoact on the Citv's budoet.
Thomas Mooney
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members of City
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 14,2015 NG - PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: WASHINGTON AVENUE ZONING INC
AN ORDINANGE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY 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," DIVISION
5, "CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY D!STR!CT," 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 !1, "DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS," TO
ESTABLISH PARKING DISTRICT 7 TO MODIFY THE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROPERTIES FRONTING WASHINGTON
AVENUE BETWEEN 6rH STREET AND LTNCOLN; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFIGATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
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
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.
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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 numberof meetings in Februaryand March, and onApril 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-z
Commeicial, 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 BIue Ribbon Panel Zoning
lncentives Summary Packet, which is a part of the Washington Avenue Vision and
Master Plan. The Packet provides additional details regarding each of the proposed
recommendations.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On June 23, 2015, the Planning Board (by a 6-0 vote) transmitted the proposed
Ordinance to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.
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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.
UPDATE/SUMMARY
On September 2, 2015, the City Commission approved the subject Ordinance at First
Reading, and scheduled a Second Reading Public Hearing for October 14,2015. The
City Commission also referred the item to the Land Use and Development Committee,
for further discussion prior to 2nd Reading. ln this regard, two (2) separate amendments,
proposed by Washington Avenue property owners, were discussed during First Reading
of the Ordinance on September 2,2015. Specifically, modifications to the overall height
for properties at least 100 feet in width, as well as revisions to the minimum building
separation requirements are being sought.
The Land Use Committee was scheduled to discuss the proposed Ordinance, as well as
the proposed amendments, on October 7, 2015. A summary of the Committee
recommendation will be presented on the floor at the October 14, 2015 Commission
meeting.
GONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
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WASHINGTON AVENUE ZON!NG INCENTIVES
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CIry COMMISSION OF THE GIry OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMEND!NG THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDR's) OF THE CITY GODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142,
"zoNlNG DlsTRlcTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE !!, ,,DISTRICT
REGULATIONS," DIVISION 5, "CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY
DISTRICT," TO ESTABLISH SEGTION 13-309, "WASHINGTON AVENUE
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND AREA REQUIREMENTS," TO MODIFY
THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES FRONT!NG
WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND LINCOLN ROAD; BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 130, "OFF-STREET pARKlNG," 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 GODIFICATION; 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 CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CIry OF MIAMI BEAGH, 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 - washinoton Avlnue develop;ent requlatio;rs and area requirements:
The followinq reoulations shall applv to properties that front Washinoton Avenue between
6th Street and 16th Street: where there is conflict within this division. the criteria below shall
applv:
(1) The maximum buildinq heiqht shall be 55 feet, except for lots that have a frontaqe equal
to or qreater than 200 feet. in which case the maximum buildino heiqht shall be 75 feet:
provided. however. main use parkino garaqes shall not exceed 55 feet, regardless of
the amount of lot frontaoe.
(2) The maximum number of stories shall be five (5) stories, except for lots that have a
frontaoe 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 frontaoe that is qreater than 100 feet.
the setbacks shall be as follows:
a. Front:
L 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 parkinq qaraoes with liners: or
2. Minimum 10 feet for parkinq qaraqes without liners: or
3. Minimum 15 feet for all other uses.
iv. Above 35 feet in heioht:
1. Minimum five (5) feet for parkino qaraqes with liners: or
2. Minimum 10 feet for parkinq qaraqes without liners; or
3. Minimum 30 feet for all other uses.
b. Rear:
L Subterranean: zero (0) feet
ii. Ground level: zero (0) feet
iii. Above the qround level:
1. Minimum 10 percent of lot depth: or
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2. Minimum zero (0) feet for parkinq qaraoe 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:
L Subterranean: zero (0) feet
ii. Non-residential uses: zero (0) feet
iii. Residential uses: Sum of the side setbacks shall equal 16%. percent of
lot width or a minimum of seven and a half feet (7.5') or eioht (8) percent
of lot width, whichever is sreater.
(4) The maximum frontaqe for niqhtclubs and dance halls, located at the qround level shall
not exceed 25 feet in width unless such a space has a certificate of use for nightclub or
dance hall. or unless a valid li
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(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 20 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 tvpes of uses. whether indoor
or outdoor. includinq roof decks: restaurants: bars: cafes: hotel business center:
hotel retail: screenino rooms: fitness center: spas: ovms. 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 liqhtino. 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 oreservation board:
a. Maximum Buildino Lenqth. No plane of a buildinq. above the qround floor facade
facinq Washinoton Avenue. shall continue for qreater than 100 feet without
incorporatino an offset of a minimum five feet (5') in depth from the setback line.
The total offset widths shall total no less than 20 percent of the entire buildinq
frontaqe.
b. Phvsical Separation between Buildinq: A phvsical separation must be provided
between buildinos oreater than 200 feet in lenoth and aUor above 35 feet in
heiqht from the qround 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. 130-31. - Parking districts established.
Sec. 130-33. - Off-street parkinq requirements for parkinq districts nos. 2. 3. 4. 5. an+6.
and 7.
rcU Except as othenilise provided in these land development regulations. when anv buildinq
or structure is erected or altered in parkinq district no. 7, off-street automobile parkino
spaces shall be provided for the buildinq. structure or additional floor area as follows.
For uses not listed below. the off-street parkinq requirement shall be the same as for
parkino district no. 1 or parkino district no. 2, as applicable.
(l) Hotel: No parkino requirement. For accessory uses to a hotel, the minimum
parkino is as set-forth in parkino district no. 1.
(!) Office: One (1) space per 500 square feet of floor area.
(!) Retail: Retail existinq as of the date of adoption of parkinq 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 parkinq requirement.
(!) Approved parklets shall have no parkinq requirement.
(Q Anv buildino or structure erected in parkinq district no. 7 mav provide required
parkinq on site as specified in parkinq district no. 1. Such required parkinq. if
provided, shall be exempt from FAR, in accordance with the requlations specified
in chapter 114 of these land development regulations.
The parkino requirements in this subsection 130-33(dX1X2X3X4) and (5) shall onlv applv to
proiects that have obtained a full buildino permit or business tax receipt bv September 1,
2020.
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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. CODIFICATION.
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.
SECTION 5. 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:
'8["fAYiR8'lB'& FOR EXECUTIONRafael E. Granado, City Clerk
First Reading: September 2,2015
Second Reading: October 14,2015
Mw4s?
Verified by:
Thomas R. Mooney, AICP
Planning Director
Underline denotes new language
Strit<et+reugh denotes deleted lang uage
lJndedtne denotes language added at First Reading
[Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff]
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WASHINGTON AVENUE
VISION AND MASTER PLAN
WASHINGTON AVENUE BLUE RIBBON PANEL
Zoning I ncentives Surrnmary Packet
05.2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ZONING INCENTIVES UNDER CD-2W
CD-2W, Commercial, Medium lntensity District for Washington Avenue
1. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: FARAND HEIGHT
2. SETBACKS
3, PARKLETS PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE
4. PARKING
5. DESIGN GUIDELINES
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P.2
P.3
P.4
P.7
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ZONING INCENTIVES
FOR CD-2W - COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY DISTRICT FOR
WASHINGTON AVENUE
The Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel (WABRP) Zoning lncentives
Recommendations for the Washington Avenue CD-zW Commercial,
Medium Intensity District for Washington Avenue as summarized in this
document will serve to assist the Clty in implementing the goals and objectives
of the Washington Avenue Master PIan. 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 enjoy unique
boutiques, ethnic restaurants, convenient services, edgy nightlife and cultural
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. AIIow for a high level of mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, 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 Zoninglncentives 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 Cityi
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 Citys Zoning Code.
(b) The physical characteristics of any particular development site.
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1. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS' FAR AND HEIGHT
The development regulations in the CD-2W Commercial, Medium Intensity 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 1423o7(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 50'to 55', except 75' {or
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 z.o.
Maximum Number of Stories:
The CD-2W Zoning lncentives propose to increase the maximum number of stories to 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 lOO'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, lnterior 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.
For lots equal to or Iess than loo'frontage, all setbacks to follow CD-z setback regulations.
.. Front Solbrct: 0' at ground level
b. Front Solbrcl: Minimum 5' tor garage with liners above grounc ;:xsi;
Miilimun 10' lcr garage without liners above groufid :e!ir!;
iilinimum 15' l0r all cther uses above ground level
c. Florl Setbrol: 40'above 35' in height
d. Hoar Selbacl: 5' setback;
1 0% ot lot depth lor non-ocsaxkont lots
0' setback above minimum truck height clearance
{Garages only)
e. Slde Selback Sem 0l the side yards shall
equal 1S% ol the lot width.
Minimum 7.5'.
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Refer to Design Guideliriis, Page 8, for speciftcs and detailed illustrations on *refOilowing,
l. Maximum Building Height (feet): Base height is 55', except 75' for lots equal to or greater than 200' frontage.
2. Maximum Number of Stories: 7 for lots equal to or greater than 2OO feet frontage.
3. Maximum Building Length: No plane of a building may continue uninterrupted for greater than 1OO feet.
4. Building Offtet from Setback 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 February2013, 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 cityi public realm.
Parklets enhance neighborhoods by adding beauty and whimsy to a cityi streets.
They reflect the diversity and creativity of the people and organizations who
sponsor and design them. They also reflect a city! commitment to encouraging
walking and biking, creating great streets, and strengthening communities.
Parklets catalyze vitality and activity in a city's 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 while
adding much needed open space to a city's commercialcorridors.
For the Washington Avenue PARKLETS
PROGRAM, it is recommended that the
City develop criteria for the following
components:
I. LOCATION
2. DIMENSION
3. USES:
Outdoor Cafes/Dining
Public Plazasf Seating
Bike Parking
Art & Sculpture
Ofher 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,
Parklets.
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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 Mayor! Offlce 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:
Pre-Design - Site Selection and Public Outreach
lnitial Proposal Review
Design Development
Fabrication and lnstallation
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.
Tiansportation 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-parklng
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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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 5Oo 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 200' in frontage, there shall be no parking
requirements and no parking impact fees.
For RetailUse:
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 all hotels and small office projects constructed on
Washington Avenue and that obtain a CO within 5 years of the adoption of
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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
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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.
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Figure 5.3. Diagram illustrating building offset for building with residential,
hotel and/or office use above retail.
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Main building 'axis' is to be oriented east / west. Axis is defined 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)
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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
levelon Washington Avenue, the maximum frontage shallnot 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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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOFM ENT REGU LATIONS AND
COMPHENHEN$IVE PLAN TO ESTABLI$H
WA$HINGTON AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION$ AND AREA REOUIREMENTS
NOTICT OF PUBTIC HEARING
October 14,2915
NOfrcE lS HEBEBY given that e Second Public Hearing will be heard by the Mayor and
City Commission of th€ City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commi$sion Chlmbers,
3rd Floor, City Hall, 1700 Convsntlon C€ntsrDrive, Miami Beedr, Florlda, on Oqtober
ff,20f8 at 5:(h p.m.. or as soon thereafter as the maHer ean b€ heard. to eonsider:
An Ordinance Arnending fho Land Dwolopment *egulations (LD8s) Of Tha City
Code, By Arnending Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts And Regulationsl Article ll.
"Pi$trict Regulationsl Division S, "CD-2 Commercial, Medium lntensity Districtj'
To Establish Section 13-309, "Washington Avenue Development Begulations And
Area BequirementslTo ModifyThe Development Regulations For Properties Fronting
Washington Avenue Between 6s Street And Lincoln Road; 8y Amending Chapter 130,
"Off-Street Fa*ingl Article ll, "Districts; Bequirementsf To Establish Parking District 7
To ModifyThe Pa*ing Requirements ForThe Properties Fronting Washington Avenue
Between 6'n Strefi And Lincoln; Provlding For Codification; Repeale6 S€vcrability; And
An Effeetive Date.
lnquiries may be diracted to thB Planning Dspartm€nt at 305,673.7550.
INTERESTED PAETIES are invited to app€ar at this m€eting, or be repressnted by an
agent or to express their views in writing addressed to the City Commission, clo the
City Clerk, 170O Convention Center Drive, 1.' Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida
33139.Thls item is available for public inspection during normal buslness hours in ttre
Olfice o{the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1nt Floor, City Hall. Miami Beach,
Florida 33139,This r*eeting, or any item herein, may be continued, and under such
circumstances, additional legal notice need not be provided,
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat,, the City hereby advises tha public that if a
person decidei to 6pp6al any declsion made by the City Commission with respect to
eny mattar considered at its mBeting or its hearing. such person must €nsure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes tha testimony and
evidence upon whichthe appeal is to be bssed,This notice does notconstitute consent
by fie City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant
evidence, nor does it au*rorize chatlenges or appeals not otherwise altowed by law.
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