R7N-Approve Master Plan For The Lincoln Road DistrictCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONCEPTUAL "LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT MASTER
PLAN". A GUIDE TO BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
Enhance Lincoln Road in order to reinforce its position as a world class destination
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On February 9,2015, James Corner Field Operations, a City consultant commenced work in the
development of the "Lincoln Road District Master Plan", a design project that will serve as the
basis for future improvements on Lincoln Road, from Lincoln Lane North to Lincoln Lane South,
and from West Avenue to Collins Avenue, as well as connecting side streets. This master plan is
also geared towards developing a vision for its future, boosting its status as a world class public
space, and pedestrian destination that embodies the unique style and culture that defines Miami
Beach.
The Master Plan provides a conceptual land use plan, design guidelines, and illustrative details
that incorporate key elements and features. This includes refurbishments and enhancements to
lighting, pedestrian surfaces, street furnishings, healthy tree fertilization systems, and
crosswalks. A few recommendations have been made by the consultant, including operational
changes to loading times, sidewalk caf6 ordinance, and trash collection.
City staff has worked extensively with the various Lincoln Road stakeholders, including property
owners, retail tenants, restaurant operators, and neighborhood residents. ln addition, there were
two public workshops held on June 24 and September 30, 2015. This combined feedback was
provided to the consultant for further consideration.
On September 8, 2015, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan was presented to the Historic
Preservation Board Committee members. Comments from the Committee were favorable and
incorporated into the final design.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving, in concept, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as "Exhibit "A".
Board Recommendation:
Financial lnformation :
Financial lmpact Summary: N/A
Adrian Morales Eric Ca Mark Taxis
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COMMIS ON MEMORANDUM
Mayor Philip Levine and Members of City
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
October 14,2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, !N CONCEPT, THE MASTER PLAN
FOR THE LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT, FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE
LINCOLN ROAD PEDESTRIAN MALL, FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO
LENOX AVENUE, AS WELL AS CONNECTING ROADS FROM THE
coNvENTtoN GENTER COMPLEX TO LINCOLN ROAD (17rH STREET FROM
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO WASHINGTON AVENUE; DREXEL AVENUE;
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE; AND MERIDIAN AVENUE) (COLLECTIVELY, THE
PROJECT); WHICH PROJEGT WAS DESIGNED BY JAMES CORNER FIELD
OPERATIONS, AND INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HARDSCAPE,
LANDSCAPE, STREET LlGHTING, AND STREET FURNISHINGS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
On February 9,2015, James Corner Field Operations, a City consultant commenced work in the
development of the "Lincoln Road District Master Plan", a design project that will serve as the
basis for future improvements on Lincoln Road, from Lincoln Lane North to Lincoln Lane South,
and from West Avenue to Collins Avenue, as well as connecting side streets. This master plan
is also geared towards developing a vision for its future, boosting its status as a world class
public space, and pedestrian destination that embodies the unique style and culture that defines
Miami Beach.
The Master Plan provides a conceptual land use plan, design guidelines, and illustrative details
that incorporate key elements and features. This includes refurbishments and enhancements to
lighting, pedestrian surfaces, street furnishings, healthy tree fertilization systems, and
crosswalks. A few recommendations have been made by the consultant, including operational
changes to loading times, sidewalk caf6 ordinance, and trash collection.
City staff has worked extensively with the various Lincoln Road stakeholders, including property
owners, retail tenants, restaurant operators, and neighborhood residents. ln addition, there were
two public workshops held on June 24 and September 30, 2015. This combined feedback was
provided to the consultant for further consideration.
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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City Commissioner Memorandum - Lincoln Road District Master Plan
October 14,2015
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On September 8, 2015, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan was presented to the Historic
Preservation Board Committee members. Comments from the Committee were favorable and
incorporated into the final design.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving, in concept, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as "Exhibit "A".
EXHIBITS
"A"- Lincoln Road District Master Plan
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE C!ry OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE
LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT, FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE LINCOLN ROAD
PEDESTRIAN MALL, FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO LENOX AVENUE, AS
WELL AS CONNEGTING ROADS FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX TO
LTNCOLN ROAD (17rH STREET FROM PENNSYLVANTA AVENUE TO WASHINGTON
AVENUE; DREXEL AVENUE; PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE; AND MERIDIAN AVENUE)
(COLLECTIVELY, THE PROJECT); WHICH PROJECT WAS DESIGNED BY JAMES
CORNER FIELD OPERATIONS, AND INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE, STREET LIGHTING, AND STREET FURNISHINGS.
WHEREAS, On February 9, 2015, James Corner Field Operations, a City consultant
commenced work in the development of the "Lincoln Road District Master Plan", a
design project that will serye as the basis for future improvements on Lincoln Road, from
Lincoln Lane North to Lincoln Lane South, and from West Avenue to Collins Avenue, as
well as connecting side streets; and
WHEREAS, This Master Plan is also geared towards developing a vision for its
future, boosting its status as a world class public space, and pedestrian destination that
embodies the unique style and culture that defines Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked extensively with the various Lincoln Road
stakeholders, including property owners, retail tenants, restaurant operators, and
neighborhood residents; and
WHEREAS, ln addition, there were two public workshops held on June 24 and
September 30, 2015, and this combined feedback was provided to the consultant for
further consideration; and
WHEREAS, On September 8, 2015, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan was
presented to the Historic Preservation Board Committee members, which Committee
provided favorable comments, and which comments the Administration incorporated into
the final design; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission approve, in concept, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan, which is
attached to the Memorandum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve, in concept, the Master Plan for the Lincoln Road District,
for the refurbishment of the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall, from Washington Avenue to
Lenox Avenue, as well as connecting roads from the convention center complex to
Lincoln Road (17th street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Washington Avenue; Drexel
Avenue; Pennsylvania Avenue; and Meridian Avenue) (collectively, the project); which
project was designed by James Corner Field Operations, and includes improvements to
the hardscape, landscape, street lighting, and street furnishings.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this the day of
ATTEST:
Rafae! E. Granado, City Clerk
2015.
Philip Levine, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
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