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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
DAVID DERMER
MAYOR
August 9, 2004
VIA DHL
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Division of Community Planning
Plan Processing Team
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Re: DOAH Case No. 02-3283GM East Coastline Development, Ltd. v. The City of
Miami Beach and the Florida Department of Community Affairs;
Transmittal of Compliance Agreement and Remedial Plan Amendment
Adopted Pursuant to a Compliance Agreement; City of Miami Beach,
Miami-Dade County
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
On July 28, 2004, the Miami Beach City Commission unanimously voted to approve a
Compliance Agreement with East Coastline Development, Ltd., (the "Compliance Agreement")
and, pursuant to this Compliance Agreement adopted a remedial amendment to the Miami Beach
Comprehensive Plan (the "Remedial Plan Amendment"). In accordance and compliance with the
requirements of Section 163.3187(1)(c), F.S. and Rules 9J-11.011(1), 9J-11.0131, and 9J-l1.015
F.A.C., enclosed please find three (3) copies of the transmittal package for the Compliance
Agreement and Remedial Amendment. The transmittal package is being simultaneously
provided to the appropriate agencies as required by Rule 9J-11.0131(3), F.A.C., under the cover
of a copy of this letter. The transmittal package includes the following:
1. Executed City Commission Ordinance No. 2004-3455 (Remedial Plan
Amendment) and Resolution No. 2004-25649 approving the Compliance
Agreement.
2. Three (3) Compliance Agreements signed by East Coastline Development, Ltd.
and the City of Miami Beach, pending Department of Community Affairs
execution.
Mr. Ray Eubanks
August 6, 2004
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3. Copies of the entire revised Future Land Use Element with new text indicated in
double underline and deleted text indicated in strikethrough,
4. Copies of the entire revised Future Land Use Element, clean without underlining
of new text.
5. Copies of the new cumulative table of contents pursuant to Rule 9J-I1.011(5)(b)7,
FAC.
6. Copies of the applicable public hearing advertisements which were published in
The Miami Herald on June 6, 2004 and July 11, 2004. The Miami Herald is a
newspaper of general circulation which complies with the size and circulation
requirements of Section 163.3184(15)(e), F,S, which would also make it the
appropriate newspaper for publication ofthe Notice of Intent.
7. Copies of the Supporting Documentation and Analysis provided to the Miami
Beach Planning Board and City Commission.
The comprehensive plan amendment was adopted without revision from the proposed
amendment and no objections were raised by an affected party and the amendment was reviewed
by the Assistant General Counsel for the Department. Based upon these facts, we request
expedited publication on a Notice of Intent pursuant to Section 163.3184 (8). Should you have
any questions regarding these transmittal materials, please contact:
Jorge G. Gomez
Planning Director
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 673-7550 (telephone)
(305) 673-7559 (fax)
Thank you for your assistance with these matters
Mr. Ray Eubanks
August 6, 2004
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Enclosures
cc: Carolyn Dekle, South Florida Regional Planning Council (via DHL)
Leslie Anderson-Adams, Department of Community Affairs (via DHL)
Clifford A. Schulman, Esq., Greenberg Traurig (via hand delivery)
Catherine Colonnese, TRG-Alaska I, Ltd. (via hand delivery)
Carol McGuire, Florida Department of Transportation, District VI (via DHL)
Tim Gray, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (via DHL)
Lee Hefty, Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Protection (via DHL)
P.K. Sharma, South Florida Management District (via DHL)
Ivan Rodriguez, Miami-Dade County School Board (via DHL)
ORDINANCE NO.
2004-3455
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 2002-3370,
WHICH CLARIFIED THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONCERNING THE
"MR-MARlNE RECREATION" LAND USE
DESIGNATION, BY AMENDING PERMITTED USES AND
ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND CLARIFYING THE
RELATIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR
AREA WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, which amended the text of the City of Miami Beach
Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses and densities and intensities of
use, among other things, for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine
Recreation) on the Future Land Use Map of the City; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section
163.3184(9) of Florida Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the
case styled East Coastline Development. Ltd. vs. City of Miami Beach and the Florida
D~artment of Communi tv Affairs, Case No. 02-3283GM; and
WHEREAS, both the City and East Coastline desire, without either admitting or denying
any legal positions in the administrative proceeding, to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty
of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it
is in their respective mutual best interests to do so and have agreed on a "Remedial Amendment"
to the previously adopted text amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, a proposed Compliance
Agreement has been approved by the Miami Beach City Commission at a public hearing
advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the
manner prescribed for such advertisements in Section 163 .3184( 15)( c), Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 2002-3370 of the City of Miami Beach is hereby amended
by amending the text of the adopted City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Element, as follows:
Marine Recreation (MR)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new recreational boating
activities. recreational facilities. accessory uses and service facilities.
Uses which tnay be Permitted: Marinas; boat docks; piers; etc., for noncommercial or
commercial vessels and related upland structures; aquarium, restaurants, commercial uses~ parks.
bay walks. public facilities required parking for adiacent properties not separated by road or
alley:. Dance halls and entertainment establishments are not permitted as a main pennitted or
accessory use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such setback, height, floor area ratio, and/or other
restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can effectuate the
purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complimentary public policy.
However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a floor area ratio of 0.25. except that required
parking for adiacent properties not separated by road or alley shall not be included in permitted
floor area.
SECTION 3. REPEALER. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this
Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Within 30 days after receipt of this ordinance
pursuant to the transmittal set forth below, the Department of Community Affairs shall determine
whether this ordinance was adopted in accordance with the Compliance Agreement adopted this
same date by the City Commission. If the Department so determines, it shall issue and publish a
Notice of Intent to find the ordinance in compliance, after which East Coastline Development,
Ltd., has 21 days within which to file a voluntary dismissal in litigation pending against the City
before the Department of Administrative Hearings, styled East Coastline Development. Ltd.. v.
City of Miami Beach, Case no. 02-3283GM. This ordinance shall take effect one day following
the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal, or the resolution of any timely filed legal
challenges to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. TRANSMITTAL. The City Clerk within 10 days of adoption of this
ordinance shall transmit 3 copies to the Department of Community Affairs, and one copy each to
the South Florida Regional Planning Council, any other unit of local or state government that has
filed a written request for a copy of the ordinance, and a co y to East Coastline Development,
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE Of PUBUC HEARINGS ON
COMPUANCEAGREEMENT
AND AMENDMENT TO
PART II: GOALS OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Of THE CITY Of MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that public hearings will be held by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, In the Commission Chambers,
3rd floor, City Ha11, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Mial]11 Beach, Florida, on
Wednesday, Jult 28, 2004, st 5:15 p.m., to consider the following:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184(16), FLORIDA STATUTES FOR SETTLEMENT
OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE lITIGATION STYLED E
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,CASE NO. 02-3283GM INY ING
THE APPROPRIATE GE IN THE TEXT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AFFECTING THE MR-MARINE RECREATION DISTRICT.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE No, 2002-3370, WHICH
ClARIFIED THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONCERNING THE "MR-MARINE RECREATION" LAND USE DESIGNATION, BY
AMENDING PERMJnED USES AND ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND
ClARIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR AREA
WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at (305) 673-7550.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented by an
agent or to express their views In writing addressed to the City Commission, clo the
City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida
33139. Copies of the agreements and ordinance are availabie for pUbilc Inspection
during normal business hours In the Planning Department Office, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, 2nd Floor, City Hail, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting ma1 be
continued and under such circumstances additional legal notice would not be
provided.
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City of Miami Beach
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat, the City hereby advises the publiC that: If a
person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing, such person must ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings Is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based. This notice does not constitute
consent by the City for the Introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or
irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed
bylaw.
To request this material in accessible formal, sign language Interpreters, information
on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review '"y
document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact (305) 6v.-
2489 (voice), (305) 673-7218 (TTY) five days In advance to initiate your request. TTY
users may also call 711 (Fiorida Relay Service). 1M #02731
CllY OF MIAMI BEACH
COI\IMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida approving a
Compliance Agreement, Pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes for settlement of certain
administrative litigation styled East Coastline Develooment. LId.. vs. Citv of Miami Beach and the Florida
Deoartment of Communitv Affairs, Case No. 02-3283gm involving the appropriate language in the text of
the Comprehensive Plan affecting the MR-Marine Recreation District.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, amending Ordinance
No. 2002-3370, which clarified the text of the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan concerning the
"MR-Marine Recreation" Land Use Designation, By amending permitted uses and adding prohibited uses,
and clarifying the relationship of required parking to floor area within such District; Providing for Repealer,
Severability and an Effective Date.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve a Compliance Agreement and amend the uses in the Future Land
Use category MR "Marine Recreation," of the Comprehensive Plan in order to effectuate a settlement
aQreement for certain oendinQ IitiQations with the Portofino entities?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
Pursuant to a settlement agreement, the City Commission will consider amending the text of the MR,
"Marine Recreation," Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by including among other permitted
uses: parks, bay walks, and required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley,
prohibiting other certain uses and to provide that in no case shall the intensity exceed the current floor area
ratio (FAR) of 0.25, except that required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley shall
not be included in permitted floor area.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Compliance Agreement and adopt
the ordinance amendin the text of the Com rehensive Plan that would fulfill the Com Iiance A reement.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The Planning Board at its June 22, 2004 meeting made the following Motion: Summarize comments,
create a model that shows massing of the concept plan and recommend approval of proposed settlement
a reement. Unanimousl a roved 5-0.
Financial Information:
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AGENDA ITEM R S E.
DATE 7-J,8-()rj
CITY OFIMIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jbrge M. Gonzalez ~ ".;v~-
City Manager U !J
Date: July 28, 2004
From:
Public HearinQs
Subject:
MR Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments and approval of Compliance
AQreement
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A
COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION
163.3184(16), FLORIDA STATUTES FOR SETTLEMENT OF
CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION STYLED EAST
COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT, LTD.. V5. CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS, CASE NO. 02-3283GM INVOLVING THE
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE IN THE TEXT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AFFECTING THE MR-MARINE
RECREATION DISTRICT.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE No. 2002-3370, WHICH CLARIFIED THE TEXT OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONCERNING THE "MR-MARINE RECREATION" LAND USE
DESIGNATION, BY AMENDING PERMITTED USES AND
ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND CLARIFYING THE
RELATIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR AREA
WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Compliance
Agreement and adopt the ordinance amending the text of the Comprehensive Plan that
would fulfill the Compliance Agreement.
BACKGROUND
In 1994, there was a proposal to reclassify and rezone this parcel from a Future Land Use
category of MR to C-PS3. At the time of second reading, the City Commission did not
approve the change and subsequent to the hearing in which the change was denied, MR
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 2
was inadvertently not re-instated in the text of the Comprehensive Plan. On May 29,2002,
the Commission adopted Ordinance No, 2002-3370, which amended the text of the City of
Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses, and
densities and lintensities of use among other things, to the Future Land Use Element
(FLUE), for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine Recreation) on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the City. This text amendment cured that scrivener's
error and was approved by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The Notice of
Intent to find the plan amendment in compliance was published in the Miami Herald on July
19, 2002.
Thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section 163.3184(9) of Florida
Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the case styled East
Coastline Develoement. Ltd. vs, City of Miami Beach and the Florida Deeartment of
Community Affairs, Case No. 02-3283GM, one ofthe various judicial challenges filed by the
Portofino Entities.
At this time, the applicant, TRG-Afaska I, Ltd. is requesting to amend the text of the MR,
"Marine Recreation," FLUE of the Comprehensive Plan by including among other permitted
uses: parks, bay walks, and required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road
or alley, prohibiting other certain uses and to provide that in no case shall the intensity
exceed the current floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.25, except that required parking for adjacent
properties not separated by road or alley shall not be included in permitted floor area.
The proposed amendment to the text of the MR, "Marine Recreation," seeks to avoid the
expense, delay, and uncertainty of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding which is
believed to be in the mutual best interests of both parties.
ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance to change the text of the MR, Marine Recreation FLUE of the
City's Comprehensive Plan is the result of a proposed settlement of litigation against the
City and the Department of Community Affairs by one or more of the Portofino Entities.
The background information for this particular case is listed on the first page of this report.
The means by which this case would be settled is through a "Compliance Agreement,"
which would be advertised in accordance with Florida law, section 163.3184(16), Florida
Statutes.
Two public hearings will be conducted: one for the resolution approving the Compliance
Agreement, and one for the adoption to the changes to the text of the Comprehensive Plan.
During the first public hearing, the Commission will consider the resolution approving the
Compliance Agreement. The second public hearing can be held immediately after
approving the Compliance Agreement. At this second public hearing the City Commission
will consider the Comprehensive Plan text amendments which are referenced in the
Compliance Agreement, and adopt the ordinance that makes these changes.
This proposed text amendment adds recreational facilities and accessory uses to the
purpose of the element; and adds parks, bay walks, public facilities, and required parking
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 3
for adjacent pfoperties as permitted uses. It also includes a prohibition for dance halls and
entertainment establishments in this FLUE. The existing FAR of 0.25 does not change.
There is proposed an exemption for the required parking for adjacent properties, which
would not be included in permitted floor area.
As part of the settlement agreement with the Portofino Entities, the City will receive a
portion of the "Alaska" parcel. The proposed amendment to the text of the FLUE will
accomplish thf parking needs of the adjacent property owner in accordance with the
settlement agreement and at the same time benefit the city by adding other uses such as
bay walks and public facilities, and prohibiting others such as dance halls and
entertainment establishments.
The original proposal included "residential use" as one of the permitted uses in MR;
however, after the Commission voted to approve Option #2 of the Concept Plan, the
inclusion of residential uses in MR is eliminated. (Note: Option #2 re-allocates the 9,500
square feet of FAR on Alaska to be included in the developable FAR within the tower to be
constructed on Goodman/Hinson as residential use, resulting in an increase of 3 ft. on
each side of the building and increasing the permitted FAR from 296,000 square feet to
305,500 square feet, without any increase in the height of the proposed building. This
option also eliminates the 9,500 square feet of potential commercial use by the Developer
within the Alaska parcel. In this scenario, the Developer would then increase its
contribution of land to the City by an additional 7,100 square feet for a total of
approximately 87,550 square feet of land to be deeded to the City.)
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FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance should have a minimal, if any, adverse fiscal impact to the current
condition as MR at the present time. In the future, the proposed text changes will facilitate
the development of the area, inclusive of South Pointe Park, for public use.
The Planning Board, as the City's Land Planning Agency, reviewed the proposed
ordinance on June 22, 2004 and provided the following comments to the City Commission
relative to the Concept Plan and accompanying LDR amendments, recommending
adoption of the ordinance. The Design Review Board also reviewed the proposed concept
plan on June 15, 2004; their comments are included below.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION
The Board reviewed the items related to the Portofino-related settlement agreement on
June 22, 2004 and had the following comments:
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 4
Summary of Board Comments:
· Allowing upzoning with a trade of land is in the best interest of the City and mitigates
the density increase in other places.
· Concerned about the height of Block 1 as it creates an inconsistency with the rest of
the neighborhood. The massing should be at Collins and South Pointe Drive and
not distributed throughout the entire block.
· Boat basin - filling or leaving as is needs to be looked at again when there is a
cohesive plan for the park.
· With respect to commercial uses, there is an anomaly at the base of Portofino
Tower if nothing else happens. Some consideration should be given to placing a
transitional element at the corner of South Pointe and Alton Road.
· The pedestrian access to the waterfront through Murano should be enhanced to
work more like a public access and not a private road.
· There s~ould be a transitional use between the pedestal and the park. Residential
uses are preferred. Would like to see limited concessionary uses in the park.
· Park uses should not be micromanaged. Important to realize the land trade; there
should not be large scale commercial uses in the park.
· When the park design and its programmatic uses have been developed, the plan
should be brought back to the Planning Board for review.
Points of consensus:
· Importance of land swap to create bigger corridor next to basin.
· Need to redistribute heights and FAR in Block 1 and deal with open court
regulations. The open courtyards in concept plan do not enhance the design of
structures.
· City's use of development rights at the park's edge should be limited to civic uses
and perhaps very limited concessions that are accessory to park uses (rest rooms,
roller blade rental, water).
· Need for some transitional element between pedestal and the park.
Points of less unanimity:
· Re-consider distribution of uses on Block 51, in particular uses on Commerce Street,
massing and revisiting open court regulations.
· Limited commercial uses along South Pointe Drive on Goodman/Hinson.
Individual concerns:
· Closing alley on Block 1.
· Public access from Alton Road to the park.
· Commercial development on Block 52.
Motion: Summarize comments, create a model that shows massing of the concept plan
and recommend approval of proposed settlement agreement. Unanimously approved 5-0.
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 5
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD COMMENTS
The following is a summary of the comments given by the Design Review Board at the
June 15, 2004 meeting regarding the South Pointe Concept Master Plan.
Regarding the City's portion of the Alaska Parcel:
· All members were strongly opposed to filling in the Boat Basin.
· The Boat Basin is a valuable amenity.
· There was a strong consensus against commercial development.
· Available space should be used for a park and green space amenities.
Regarding th~ developer's portion:
· Residential uses are preferred, with the exception of an accessory restaurant.
· The placement of residential uses on the south side of the parking structu re on the
Alaska Parcel facing the park is not desirable.
· Architectural development of the parking garage elevations is the preferred method
to screen the parking on the Alaska Parcel.
· The safety ofthe public must be addressed regarding the dead end alley which will
be created on Block 1.
· The vehicular bridge connection created on Block 51 is not desirable.
Summary of Collaborative Plannina Process Comments relative to Concept Plan:
As provided for in the term sheet approved by the parties on February 25. 2004, and
finalized on March 8, 2004, the Concept Plan was to be developed in coordination and
collaboration with Neighborhood Representatives. Meetings were held with the Developer
and Neighborhood Representatives on March 31, April 7, May 20, and June 14, 22 and 28,
2004 in addition to public review at the Design Review Board on June 15, 2004 and at the
Planning Board on June 22, 2004. An additional meeting was held by the Neighborhood
Representatives and the Developer on July 12, 2004.
The ORB and Planning Board recommendations listed above were not adopted as formal
amendments to the Land Development Regulations. The City Commission should discuss
and consider the recommendations provided by both Boards. If further changes to the
Concept Plan are desired, the corresponding policy direction will need to be reflected in the
proposed Land Development Regulations before 2nd reading.
In summary, the Concept Plan reflects the following:
Good man/Hinson/Alaska:
A rounded footprint of the tower and pedestal to be constructed on
Goodman/Hinson/Alaska, that allows for an expanded setback of 70 feet from and
retention of the boat basin.
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
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Page 6
At the July 7, 2004 meeting, the Commission addressed the two options described below
and approved b), which was described during the meeting as Option #2:
a) the Developer retains the 9,500 square feet.:!:: on the Alaska parcel as permitted
marine recreational use to be located at the south side of the tower's parking
pedestal, deeding the originally contemplated 80,450 sf of the Alaska parcel to the
City, or
b) implembnt the preferred neighborhood option which is to re-allocate the 9,500
square feet of FAR on Alaska to be included in the developable FAR within the
tower to be constructed on Goodman/Hinson as residential use, (resulting in an
increase width of 3 ft on each side of the building) Le. increasing the permitted FAR
from 296,000 square feet to 305,500 square feet, without any increase in the height
of the proposed building, and thereby eliminating the 9,500 square feet of potential
commercial use by the Developer within the Alaska parcel. In this scenario, the
Developer would then increase its contribution of land to the City by an additional
7,100 sr.uare feet for a total of approximately 87,550 square feet of land to be
deeded to the City.
With this option, the City still retains its development rights for approximately 28,000
square feet of FAR within Alaska; such uses to be determined as part of the planning
process for the design and development of South Pointe Park,
Block 1. 51 & 52:
The DRB and Planning Board also commented on massing concerns on Block 1 and Block
51 and they discussed the activation of the ground floor (or facades) facing Commerce
Street on Block 51 and Collins Avenue on Block 1. The neighborhood sentiment is to limit
any further commercialization of the area.
At the July 12, 2004 meeting of the neighborhood representatives participating in the
Collaborative process, provided the following comments:
· Commercial uses on the ground floor of Block 1 and 51. The stated preference of
the residents participating in the collaborative process was not to have any retail
uses on the ground floor by a very slight majority (7-6).
· A secondary position was to allow commercial uses in the following areas - Block 1,
facing South Pointe Drive; Block 51, from Washington Avenue up to the residential
entrance (approximately half-way to Alton Road).
· Height on Block 1 - it was unanimously preferred to maintain the maximum height
at 75 feet.
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
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Page 7
Again, the City Commission should consider any further changes to the Concept Plan and
the corresponding policy direction that should be reflected in the proposed Land
Development Regulation amendments before final adoption at 2nd reading.
CITY COMMISSION ACTION
At the July 7, 2004 meeting, the City Commission set the public hearings for these items
during the Consent Agenda. Later that day, during the discussion of the settlement
agreement, a motion was made and seconded to approve Option #2 of the Concept Plan
as it refers to the Alaska Parcel. By approving this option, the need to include residential
use in the MR, "Marine Recreation" FLUE is eliminated.
The ordinance accompanying this memorandum reflects the change.
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CONCLUSION
Chapter 163.3184 F.S. requires that the local governing body hold one advertised public
hearing for the compliance agreement, and then a public hearing for the comprehensive
Plan text amendment. The public hearing shall be held at least 10 days after the day that
the advertisement is published. A notice for the public hearing on July 28, 2004 was mailed
to the owners of record of land lying within 375 feet on June 25, 2004. Additional notice
was given in thr newspaper published on July 11, 2004.
Under Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, the Comprehensive Plan text amendment
approved pursuant to the Compliance Agreement, is exempt from the traditional
requirements of Sections 163.3184(2)-(7), including the usual procedures of transmittal;
intergovernmental review; regional, county and municipal review; state land planning
agency review; and local government review of comments. Instead, the local government
adopts the Compliance Agreement, and then adopts the amendment, both after public
hearings. Within 10 working days after adoption of the plan amendment, the local
government transmits then circulates the approved Compliance Agreement for execution,
and transmits the amendment to the state land planning agency, which has 30 days to
determine whether it is in compliance with state law. The agency transmits its notice of
intent to the parties, and the State Administrative Law Judge. The City publishes the notice
of intent and any interested party will have 21 days to challenge the amendment. If no
challenge is filed, the case is dismissed, and the amendment becomes final.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25649
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A COMPLIANCE
AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184(16), FLORIDA
STATUTES FOR SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE
LITIGATION STYLED EAST COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT. LTD.. vs.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, CASE NO. 02-3283GM INVOLVING THE
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE IN THE TEXT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AFFECTING THE MR-MARlNE
RECREATION DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, which amended the text of the City of Miami Beach
Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses and densities and intensities of
use, among other things, for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine
Recreation) on the City's Future Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd. ("East Coastline"), pursuant to
Section 163.3184(9) of Florida Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance
in East Coastline Development. Ltd. vs. City of Miami Beach and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, Case No. 02-3283GM; and
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WHEREAS, both the City and East Coastline desire, without either admitting or denying
any legal positions in the administrative proceeding, to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty
of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it
is in their respective mutual best interests to do so; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, a proposed Compliance
Agreement has been reviewed by the City Commission at a public hearing advertised at least 10
days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the manner prescribed for such
advertisements in Section 163.3184(15)(c), Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City
Commission hereby approves the Compliance Agreement, in s stant'. y the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "A". The Mayor and City Clerk are hey a rized to execute the
Compliance Agreement on behalf ofthe City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ~ day of July
ATTEST:
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CllY OF MIAMI BEACH
COM\llISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida approving a
Compliance Agreement, Pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes for settlement of certain
administrative litigation styled East Coastline Develooment. Ltd.. vs. City of Miami Beach and the Florida
Deoartment of Communitv Affairs, Case No. 02-3283gm involving the appropriate language in the text of
the Comprehensive Plan affecting the MR-Marine Recreation District.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, amending Ordinance
No. 2002-3370, which clarified the text of the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan concerning the
"MR-Marine Recreation" Land Use Designation, By amending permitted uses and adding prohibited uses,
and clarifying the relationship of required parking to floor area within such District; Providing for Repealer,
Severabilitv and an Effective Date.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve a Compliance Agreement and amend the uses in the Future Land
Use category MR "Marine Recreation," of the Comprehensive Plan in order to effectuate a settlement
a reement for certain end in Iiti ations with the Portofino entities?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
Pursuant to a settlement agreement, the City Commission will consider amending the text of the MR,
"Marine Recreation," Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by including among other permitted
uses: parks, bay walks, and required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley,
prohibiting otl'\'er certain uses and to provide that in no case shall the intensity exceed the current floor area
ratio (FAR) of 0.25, except that required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley shall
not be included in permitted floor area.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Compliance Agreement and adopt
the ordinance amendin the text of the Com rehensive Plan that would fulfill the Com Iiance A reement.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The Planning Board at its June 22, 2004 meeting made the following Motion: Summarize comments,
create a model that shows massing of the concept plan and recommend approval of proposed settlement
a reement. Unanimousl a roved 5-0.
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AGENDA ITEM RSE.
DATE 7-;)8-() V
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachft.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ _ ~
City Manager U ~ D
Date: July 28, 2004
From:
Public Hearinas
Subject:
MR Comorehensive Plan Text Amendments and aooroval of Comoliance
Aareement
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A
COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION
163.3184(16), FLORIDA STATUTES FOR SETTLEMENT OF
CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION STYLED EAST
COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT. LTD.. V5. CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
. AFFAIRS, CASE NO. 02-3283GM INVOLVING THE
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE IN THE TEXT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AFFECTING THE MR-MARINE
RECREATION DISTRICT.
I AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE No. 2002-3370, WHICH CLARIFIED THE TEXT OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONCERNING THE "MR-MARINE RECREATION" LAND USE
DESIGNATION, BY AMENDING PERMITTED USES AND
ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND CLARIFYING THE
RELATIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR AREA
WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
ISEVERABILlTY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Compliance
Agreement and adopt the ordinance amending the text of the Comprehensive Plan that
would fulfill the Compliance Agreement.
BACKGROUND
In 1994, there was a proposal to reclassify and rezone this parcel from a Future Land Use
category of MR to C-PS3. At the time of second reading, the City Commission did not
approve the change and subsequent to the hearing in which the change was denied, MR
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 2
was inadvertently not re-instated in the text of the Comprehensive Plan. On May 29, 2002,
the Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, which amended the text of the City of
Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses, and
densities and intensities of use among other things, to the Future Land Use Element
(FLUE), for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine Recreation) on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the City. This text amendment cured that scrivener's
error and was approved by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The Notice of
Intent to find the plan amendment in compliance was published in the Miami Herald on July
19,2002.
Thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section 163.3184(9) of Florida
Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the case styled East
Coastline Development. Ltd. vs. City of Miami Beach and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs. Case No. 02-3283GM, one of the various judicial challenges filed by the
Portofino Entities.
At this time, the applicant, TRG-Alaska I, Ltd. is requesting to amend the text of the MR,
"Marine Recreation," FLUE of the Comprehensive Plan by including among other permitted
uses: parks, bay walks, and required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road
or alley, prohibiting other certain uses and to provide that in no case shall the intensity
exceed the current floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.25, except that required parking for adjacent
properties not separated by road or alley shall not be included in permitted floor area.
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The proposed amendment to the text of the MR, "Marine Recreation," seeks to avoid the
expense, delay, and uncertainty of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding which is
believed to be in the mutual best interests of both parties.
ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance to change the text of the MR, Marine Recreation FLUE of the
City's Comprehensive Plan is the result of a proposed settlement of litigation against the
City and the Department of Community Affairs by one or more of the Portofino Entities.
The background information for this particular case is listed on the first page of this report.
The means by which this case would be settled is through a "Compliance Agreement,"
which would be advertised in accordance with Florida law, section 163.3184(16), Florida
Statutes.
Two public hearings will be conducted: one for the resolution approving the Compliance
Agreement, and one for the adoption to the changes to the text of the Comprehensive Plan.
During the first public hearing, the Commission will consider the resolution approving the
Compliance Agreement. The second public hearing can be held immediately after
approving the Compliance Agreement. At this second public hearing the City Commission
will consider the Comprehensive Plan text amendments which are referenced in the
Compliance Agreement, and adopt the ordinance that makes these changes.
This proposed text amendment adds recreational facilities and accessory uses to the
purpose of the element; and adds parks, bay walks, public facilities, and required parking
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 3
for adjacent properties as permitted uses. It also includes a prohibition for dance halls and
entertainment establishments in this FLUE. The existing FAR of 0.25 does not change.
There is proposed an exemption for the required parking for adjacent properties, which
would not be included in permitted floor area.
As part of the settlement agreement with the Portofino Entities, the City will receive a
portion of the "Alaska" parcel. The proposed amendment to the text of the FLUE will
accomplish the parking needs of the adjacent property owner in accordance with the
settlement agreement and at the same time benefit the city by adding other uses such as
bay walks and public facilities, and prohibiting others such as dance halls and
entertainment establishments.
The original proposal included "residential use" as one of the permitted uses in MR;
however, after the Commission voted to approve Option #2 of the Concept Plan, the
inclusion of residential uses in MR is eliminated. (Note: Option #2 re-allocates the 9,500
square feet of FAR on Alaska to be included in the developable FAR within the tower to be
constructed on Goodman/Hinson as residential use, resulting in an increase of 3 ft. on
each side of the building and increasing the permitted FAR from 296,000 square feet to
305,500 square feet, without any increase in the height of the proposed building. This
option also eliminates the 9,500 square feet of potential commercial use by the Developer
within the Alaska parcel. In this scenario, the Developer would then increase its
contribution of land to the City by an additional 7,100 square feet for a total of
approximately 87,550 square feet of land to be deeded to the City.)
FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
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The proposed ordinance should have a minimal, if any, adverse fiscal impact to the current
condition as MR at the present time. In the future, the proposed text changes will facilitate
the development of the area, inclusive of South Pointe Park, for public use.
The Planning Board, as the City's Land Planning Agency, reviewed the proposed
ordinance on June 22, 2004 and provided the following comments to the City Commission
relative to the Concept Plan and accompanying LDR amendments, recommending
adoption of the ordinance. The Design Review Board also reviewed the proposed concept
plan on Juner15, 2004; their comments are included below.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION
The Board reviewed the items related to the Portofino-related settlement agreement on
June 22, 2004 and had the following comments:
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 4
Summary of Board Comments:
. Allowing upzoning with a trade of land is in the best interest of the City and mitigates
the density increase in other places.
. Concerned about the height of Block 1 as it creates an inconsistency with the rest of
the neighborhood. The massing should be at Collins and South Pointe Drive and
not distributed throughout the entire block.
. Boat basin - filling or leaving as is needs to be looked at again when there is a
cohesive plan for the park.
. With respect to commercial uses, there is an anomaly at the base of Portofino
Tower if nothing else happens. Some consideration should be given to placing a
transitional element at the corner of South Pointe and Alton Road.
. The pedestrian access to the waterfront through Murano should be enhanced to
work more like a public access and not a private road.
. There should be a transitional use between the pedestal and the park. Residential
uses are preferred. Would like to see limited concessionary uses in the park.
. Park uses should not be micromanaged. Important to realize the land trade; there
should not be large scale commercial uses in the park.
. When the park design and its programmatic uses have been developed, the plan
should be brought back to the Planning Board for review.
Points of consensus:
. Importance of land swap to create bigger corridor next to basin.
. Need to redistribute heights and FAR in Block 1 and deal with open court
regulations. The open courtyards in concept plan do not enhance the design of
structures.
. City's use of development rights at the park's edge should be limited to civic uses
and perhaps very limited concessions that are accessory to park uses (rest rooms,
roller blade rental, water).
. Need for some transitional element between pedestal and the park.
Points of less unanimity:
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. Re-consider distribution of uses on Block 51, in particular uses on Commerce Street,
massing and revisiting open court regulations,
. Limited commercial uses along South Pointe Drive on Goodman/Hinson.
Individual concerns:
. Closing alley on Block 1.
. Public access from Alton Road to the park.
. Commercial development on Block 52.
Motion: Summarize comments, create a model that shows massing of the concept plan
and recommend approval of proposed settlement agreement. Unanimously approved 5-0.
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
Compliance Agreement and MR text change
Page 5
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD COMMENTS
The following is a summary of the comments given by the Design Review Board at the
June 15, 2004 meeting regarding the South Pointe Concept Master Plan.
Regarding the City's portion of the Alaska Parcel:
· All members were strongly opposed to filling in the Boat Basin.
· The Boat Basin is a valuable amenity.
· There was a strong consensus against commercial development.
· Available space should be used for a park and green space amenities.
Regarding the developer's portion:
· Residential uses are preferred, with the exception of an accessory restaurant.
· The placement of residential uses on the south side of the parking structure on the
Alaska Parcel facing the park is not desirable.
· Architectural development of the parking garage elevations is the preferred method
to screen the parking on the Alaska Parcel.
· The safety of the public must be addressed regarding the dead end alley which will
be created on Block 1.
· The vehicular bridge connection created on Block 51 is not desirable.
Summary of Collaborative Planninq Process Comments relative to Concept Plan:
As provided for in the term sheet approved by the parties on February 25, 2004, and
finalized on March 8, 2004, the Concept Plan was to be developed in coordination and
collaboration with Neighborhood Representatives. Meetings were held with the Developer
and Neighborhood Representatives on March 31, April?, May 20, and June 14,22 and 28,
2004 in addifion to public review at the Design Review Board on June 15, 2004 and at the
Planning Board on June 22, 2004. An additional meeting was held by the Neighborhood
Representatives and the Developer on July 12, 2004.
The ORB and Planning Board recommendations listed above were not adopted as formal
amendments to the Land Development Regulations. The City Commission should discuss
and consider the recommendations provided by both Boards. If further changes to the
Concept Plan are desired, the corresponding policy direction will need to be reflected in the
proposed Lard Development Regulations before 2nd reading.
In summary, the Concept Plan reflects the following:
Goodman/Hinson/Alaska:
A rounded footprint of the tower and pedestal to be constructed on
Goodman/Hinson/Alaska, that allows for an expanded setback of ?O feet from and
retention of the boat basin.
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
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Page 6
At the July 7, 2004 meeting, the Commission addressed the two options described below
and approved b), which was described during the meeting as Option #2:
a) the Developer retains the 9,500 square feet.:!: on the Alaska parcel as permitted
marine recreational use to be located at the south side of the tower's parking
pedestal, deeding the originally contemplated 80,450 sf of the Alaska parcel to the
City, or
b) implement the preferred neighborhood option which is to re-allocate the 9,500
square feet of FAR on Alaska to be included in the developable FAR within the
tower to be constructed on Goodman/Hinson as residential use, (resulting in an
increase width of 3 ft on each side of the building) Le. increasing the permitted FAR
from 296,000 square feet to 305,500 square feet, without any increase in the height
of the proposed building, and thereby eliminating the 9,500 square feet of potential
commercial use by the Developer within the Alaska parcel. In this scenario, the
Developer would then increase its contribution of land to the City by an additional
7,100 square feet for a total of approximately 87,550 square feet of land to be
deeded to the City.
With this option, the City still retains its development rights for approximately 28,000
square feet of FAR within Alaska; such uses to be determined as part of the planning
process for the design and development of South Pointe Park.
Block 1, 51 & 52:
The ORB and Planning Board also commented on massing concerns on Block 1 and Block
51 and they discussed the activation of the ground floor (or facades) facing Commerce
Street on Block 51 and Collins Avenue on Block 1. The neighborhood sentiment is to limit
any further commercialization of the area.
At the July 12, 2004 meeting of the neighborhood representatives participating in the
Collaborative process, provided the following comments:
· Commercial uses on the ground floor of Block 1 and 51. The stated preference of
the repidents participating in the collaborative process was not to have any retail
uses 6n the ground floor by a very slight majority (7-6).
· A secondary position was to allow commercial uses in the following areas - Block 1,
facing South Pointe Drive; Block 51, from Washington Avenue up to the residential
entrance (approximately half-way to Alton Road).
· Height on Block 1 - it was unanimously preferred to maintain the maximum height
at 75 feet.
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Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2004
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Page 7
Again, the City Commission should consider any further changes to the Concept Plan and
the corresponding policy direction that should be reflected in the proposed Land
Development Regulation amendments before final adoption at 2nd reading.
CITY COMMISSION ACTION
At the July 7,2004 meeting, the City Commission set the public hearings for these items
during the Consent Agenda. Later that day, during the discussion of the settlement
agreement, a motion was made and seconded to approve Option #2 of the Concept Plan
as it refers to the Alaska Parcel. By approving this option, the need to include residential
use in the MR, "Marine Recreation" FLUE is eliminated.
The ordinance accompanying this memorandum reflects the change.
CONCLUSION
Chapter 163.3184 F.S. requires that the local governing body hold one advertised public
hearing for the compliance agreement, and then a public hearing for the comprehensive
Plan text amendment. The public hearing shall be held at least 10 days after the day that
the advertisement is published. A notice for the public hearing on July 28, 2004 was mailed
to the owners of record of land lying within 375 feet on June 25, 2004. Additional notice
was given in the newspaper published on July 11, 2004.
Under Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, the Comprehensive Plan text amendment
approved pursuant to the Compliance Agreement, is exempt from the traditional
requirements of Sections 163.3184(2)-(7), including the usual procedures of transmittal;
intergovernmental review; regional, county and municipal review; state land planning
agency review; and local government review of comments. Instead, the local government
adopts the Compliance Agreement, and then adopts the amendment, both after public
hearings. Within 10 working days after adoption of the plan amendment, the local
government transmits then circulates the approved Compliance Agreement for execution,
and transmits the amendment to the state land planning agency, which has 30 days to
determine whether it is in compliance with state law. The agency transmits its notice of
intent to the parties, and the State Administrative Law Judge. The City publishes the notice
of intent and any interested party will have 21 days to challenge the amendment. If no
challenge is filed, the case is dismissed, and the amendment becomes final.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARlNGS
EAST COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT, LTD.,
Petitioner,
Case No. 02-3283GM
vs.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
Respondents.
COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
For purposes of settling the above-referenced case, Petitioner East Coastline
Development, LTD., and Respondents the City of Miami Beach ("City") and the Department of
Community Affairs ("Department") hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Petitioner has challenged the Department's determination that the
comprehensive plan amendment adopted by the City on May 29, 2002, by Ordinance No. 2002-
3370 , is "in compliance" with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, and Rule 91-5, Florida
Administrative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Department is the state land plamling agency and has the authority to
administer and enforce the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; and
WHERE.}S, the City is a local government with the duty to adopt comprehensive plan
amendments that are "in compliance;" and
Exhibit "A"
STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
EAST COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT, LTD.,
Petitioner,
Case No. 02-3283GM
vs.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
Respondents.
COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
For purposes of settling the above-referenced case, Petitioner East Coastline
Development, LTD., and Respondents the City of Miami Beach ("City") and the Department of
Community Affairs ("Department") hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Petitioner has challenged the Department's determination that the
comprehensive plan amendment adopted by the City on May 29, 2002, by Ordinance No. 2002-
3370 , is "in compliance" with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Department is the state land planning agency and has the authority to
administer and enforce the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City is a local government with the duty to adopt comprehensive plan
amendments that are "in compliance;" and
WHEREAS, the Department, which published its Notice of Intent in the Miami Herald
on July 19, 2002, contends that the amendment is "in compliance"; and the Petitioner contends
that the amendment is not "in compliance," as stated in its' Petition; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(9), Florida Statutes, Petitioner initiated the
above-styled formal administrative proceeding challenging the amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Department dispute the allegations of the Petition regarding
the amendment; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty of lengthy
litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it is in their
respective mutual best interests to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein set
forth below, and in consideration of the benefits to accrue to each of the parties, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby represent and agree as follows:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Definitions. As used in this agreement, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings:
a. Act: The Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act, as codified in Part II, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
b. In compliance or into compliance: The meaning set forth 111 Section
163.3 1 84(l)(b), Florida Statutes.
c. Remedial Plan Amendment: An amendment to the plan or support
document, the need for which is identified in this agreement, including its exhibits. Remedial
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plan amendments adopted pursuant to this agreement must be consistent with and substantially
similar in concept and content to the ones identified in this agreement or be otherwise acceptable
to the Department and the Petitioner.
2. Department Powers. The Department is the state land planning agency and has
the power and duty to administer and enforce the Act and to determine whether the plan
amendments are "in compliance."
3. Negotiation of Agreement. The Department issued its Notice of Intent to find the
plan amendment "in compliance." Petitioner requested an administrative hearing to determine
the consistency of the plan amendment. The parties conferred and agreed to resolve the issues in
the Petition through this agreement. It is the intent of this agreement to resolve fully all issues
between the parties in this proceeding.
4. Dismissal. Within 21 days of the state land planning agency's publication of its
notice of intent to find the remedial plan amendments in compliance, and assuming that no
petition is filed during that time challenging the remedial plan amendments, the Petitioner shall
withdraw its' Petition by filing with DOAH a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal.
5. Adoption or Approval of Remedial Plan Amendments. No later than 60 days
after execution of this agreement by the parties, the City shall consider for adoption the remedial
plan amendments described in Exhibit A. Within 10 working days after adoption of the remedial
plan amendments, the City shall transmit 3 copies of the amendments to the Department as
provided in Rule 9J-l1.011(5), Florida Administrative Code. The City also shall submit one
copy to the South Florida Regional Planning Council and to any other unit of local or state
government that has filed a written request with the governing body for a copy of the remedial
plan amendments and a copy to the Petitioner.
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6. Department's Review of Remedial Plan Amendments and Notice of Intent.
Within 30 days after receipt of the adopted remedial plan amendments, the Department shall
issue a Notice of Intent pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, for the adopted remedial
plan amendments in accordance with this Agreement. If the adopted remedial plan amendments
satisfy this agreement, the Department shall issue a Notice of Intent addressing the remedial plan
amendments as being in compliance. This agreement constitutes a stipulation that ifthe remedial
plan amendments are accomplished, the plan amendments will be in compliance.
7, Effect of Amendment. Adoption of any remedial plan amendments shall not be
counted toward the frequency restrictions imposed upon plan amendments pursuant to Section
163.3187(1), Florida Statutes.
8. Purpose of this Agreement: Not Establishing Precedent. The Parties enter into
this agreement in a spirit of cooperation for the purpose of avoiding costly, lengthy and
unnecessary litigation and in recognition of the desire for the speedy and reasonable resolution of
disputes arising out of or related to the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The
acceptance of proposals for purposes of this agreement is part of a negotiated agreement
affecting many factual and legal issues and is not an endorsement of, and does not establish
precedent for, the use of these proposals in any other circumstances or by any other local
government.
9. Approval bv City Council. This agreement has been approved by the Miami
Beach City Commission at a public hearing advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in the manner prescribed for advertisements in Section
163.3184(l5)(c), Florida Statutes. This agreement has been executed by the City Manager of
Miami Beach as provided in the City's charter or other regulations.
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10. Changes in Law. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to relieve any
party from adhering to the law, and in the event of a change in any statute or administrative
regulation incbnsistent with this agreement, the statute or regulation shall take precedence and
shall be deemed incorporated in this agreement by reference.
II. Other Persons Unaffected. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to affect
the rights of any person not a party to this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to benefit
any third party.
12. Attomev Fees and Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs, including attorney
fees, incurred in connection with the above-captioned case and this agreement.
13. Effective Date. This agreement shall become effective immediately upon
execution by the Petitioner, the Department and the City.
14. Filing and Continuance. This agreement shall be filed with DOAH by the
Department after execution by the parties. Upon the filing of this agreement, the stay that has
been ordered in this matter shall remain in effect until the Petitioner files its Notice of Voluntary
Dismissal as outlined in Paragraph 4 of this agreement. In the event that a petition is filed
challenging the remedial amendments, then this proceeding shall be held in further abeyance
pending the final determination and outcome of the challenge to the remedial amendments. This
proceeding shall, thereafter, be dismissed, upon final administrative or judicial determination as
to the validity of the remedial amendments.
15. Retention of Right to Final Hearing. Both parties hereby retain the right to have a
final hearing in this proceeding in the event of a breach of this Agreement, and nothing in this
Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of such right. Any party to this Agreement may move to
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have this matter set for hearing if it becomes apparent that any other party whose action is
required by this Agreement is not proceeding in good faith to take that action.
16. Governmental Discretion Unaffected. This Agreement is not intended to bind the
Local Government in the exercise of governmental discretion which is exercisable in accordance
with law only upon the giving of appropriate public notice and required public hearings.
17. Multiple Originals. This Agreement may be executed in any number of originals,
all of which evidence one agreement, and only one of which need be produced for any purpose.
18. Captions. The captions inserted in this Agreement are for the purpose of
convemence only and shall not be utilized to construe or interpret any provision of this
Agreement.
19. Construction of Agreement. All parties to this Agreement are deemed to have
participated in its drafting. In the event of any ambiguity in the terms of this Agreement, the
parties agree that such ambiguity shall be construed without regard to which of the parties
drafted the provision in question.
20. Entire Agreement. This is the entire agreement between the parties and no verbal
or written assurance or promise is effective or binding unless included in this document.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their
undersigned officials as duly authorized.
PETITIONER
By:
CLIFFORD A. SCHULMAN, ESQ.
Attorney for Petitioner
Date
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
By:
Name:
Date
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BY:
DAVID DERMER
MAYOR
DATE:
ATTEST:
ROBERT PARCHER, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
DATE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
& LANGUAGE & FOR
EXECUTION
BY.~~
. crr A TORNEY /1If
DATE: ~ ,...1/- rh 1
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 2002-3370,
I WHICH CLARIFIED THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONCERNING THE
"MR-MARlNE RECREATION" LAND USE
DESIGNATION, BY AMENDING PERMITTED USES AND
ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND CLARIFYING THE
RELATIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR
AREA WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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WHEREAS, on May 29, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, which amended the text of the City of Miami Beach
Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses and densities and intensities of
use, among other things, for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine
Recreation) on the Future Land Use Map of the City; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section
163.3184(9) of Florida Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the
case styled East Coastline Development. Ltd. vs. Citv of Miami Beach and the Florida
Department of Communi tv Affairs, Case No, 02-3283GM; and
WHEREAS, both the City and East Coastline desire, without either admitting or denying
any legal positions in the administrative proceeding, to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty
of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it
is in their respective mutual best interests to do so and have agreed on a "Remedial Amendment"
to the previously adopted text amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, a proposed Compliance
Agreement has been approved by the Miami Beach City Commission at a public hearing
advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the
manner prescribed for such advertisements in Section 163.3184(15)( c), Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 2002-3370 of the City of Miami Beach is hereby amended
by amending the text of the adopted City of Miami. Beach Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Element, as follows:
Marine Recreation (MR)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new recreational boating
activities. recreational facilities. accessory uses and service facilities.
Exhibit "A"
Uses which may be Permitted: Marinas; boat docks; piers; etc., for noncommercial or
commercial vfssels and related upland structures; aquarium, restaurants, commercial uses, parks,
bay walks, public facilities required parking for adiacent properties not separated by road or
alley;. Dance halls and entertainment establishments are not permitted as a main permitted or
accessory use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such setback, height, floor area ratio, and/or other
restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can effectuate the
purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complimentary public policy.
However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a floor area ratio of 0.25, except that required
parking for adiacent properties not separated bv road or alley shall not be included in permitted
floor area.
SECTION 3. REPEALER. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this
Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Within 30 days after receipt of this ordinance
pursuant to the transmittal set forth below, the Department of Community Affairs shall determine
whether this ordinance was adopted in accordance with the Compliance Agreement adopted this
same date by the City Commission. If the Department so determines, it shall issue and publish a
Notice of Intent to find the ordinance in compliance, after which East Coastline Development,
Ltd., has 21 days within which to file a voluntary dismissal in litigation pending against the City
before the Department of Administrative Hearings, styled East Coastline Development, Ltd" v.
City of Miami Beach, Case no. 02-3283GM. This ordinance shall take effect one day following
the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal, or the resolution of any timely filed legal
challenges to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. TRANSMITTAL. The City Clerk within 10 days of adoption of this
ordinance shall transmit 3 copies to the Department of Community Affairs, and one copy each to
the South Florida Regional Planning Council, any other unit of local or state government that has
filed a written request for a copy of the ordinance, and a copy to East Coastline Development,
Ltd.
PASSED and ADOPTED this _ day of
,2004.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
VERIFIED
CITY ATTORNEY DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE
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ST ATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
EAST COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT, LTD.,
Petitioner,
I
Case No. 02-3283GM
vs.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
Respondents.
COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
For purposes of settling the above-referenced case, Petitioner East Coastline
Development, LTD., and Respondents the City of Miami Beach ("City") and the Department of
Community Affairs ("Department") hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Petitioner has challenged the Department's determination that the
comprehensive plan amendment adopted by the City on May 29, 2002, by Ordinance No. 2002-
3370 , is "in compliance" with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Department is the state land planning agency and has the authority to
administer and enforce the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City is a local government with the duty to adopt comprehensive plan
amendments that are "in compliance;" and
WHEREAS, the Department, which published its Notice of Intent in the Miami Herald
on July 19, 2002, contends that the amendment is "in compliance"; and the Petitioner contends
that the amendment is not "in compliance," as stated in its' Petition; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(9), Florida Statutes, Petitioner initiated the
above-styled formal administrative proceeding challenging the amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Department dispute the allegations of the Petition regarding
the amendment;1 and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty of lengthy
litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it is in their
respective mutual best interests to do so;
NOW, TfIEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein set
forth below, and in consideration of the benefits to accrue to each of the parties, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby represent and agree as follows:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Definitions. As used in this agreement, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings:
a. Act: The Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act, as codified in Part II, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
b. In compliance or into compliance: The meaning set forth III Section
163.3184(1 )(b), Florida Statutes.
c. Remedial Plan Amendment: An amendment to the plan or support
document, the need for which is identified in this agreement, including its exhibits. Remedial
2
plan amendments adopted pursuant to this agreement must be consistent with and substantially
similar in concept and content to the ones identified in this agreement or be otherwise acceptable
to the Department and the Petitioner.
2. Department Powers. The Department is the state land planning agency and has
the power and I duty to administer and enforce the Act and to detennine whether the plan
amendments are "in compliance."
3. Negotiation of Agreement. The Department issued its Notice ofIntent to find the
plan amendment "in compliance." Petitioner requested an administrative hearing to determine.
the consistency ofthe plan amendment. The parties conferred and agreed to resolve the issues in
I
the Petition through this agreement. It is the intent of this agreement to resolve fully all issues
between the parties in this proceeding.
4. Dismissal. Within 21 days of the state land planning agency's publication of its
notice of intent to find the remedial plan amendments in compliance, and assuming that no
petition is filed during that time challenging the remedial plan amendments, the Petitioner shall
withdraw its' Petition by filing with DOAH a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal.
5. Adoption or Approval of Remedial Plan Amendments. No later than 60 days
after execution of this agreement by the parties, the City shall consider for adoption the remedial
plan amendments described in Exhibit A. Within 10 working days after adoption of the remedial
plan amendments, the City shall transmit 3 copies of the amendments to the Department as
provided in Rule 91-11.011(5), Florida Administrative Code. The City also shall submit one
copy to the South Florida Regional Planning Council and to any other unit of local or state
govemment that has filed a written request with the governing body for a copy of the remedial
plan
amendments
and
a
copy
to
the
Petitioner.
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6. Department's Review of Remedial Plan Amendments and Notice of Intent.
Within 30 days after receipt of the adopted remedial plan amendments, the Department shall
issue a Notice ofIntent pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, for the adopted remedial
plan amendments in accordance with this Agreement. If the adopted remedial plan amendments
satisfy this agreement, the Department shall issue a Notice of Intent addressing the remedial plan
amendments as being in compliance. This agreement constitutes a stipulation that if the remedial
plan amendments are accomplished, the plan amendments will be in compliance.
7. Effect of Amendment. Adoption of any remedial plan amendments shaH not be
counted toward the frequency restrictions imposed upon plan amendments pursuant to Section
163.3187(1), Florida Statutes.
8. Purpose of this Agreement: Not Establishing; Precedent. The Parties enter into
this agreement in a spirit of cooperation for the purpose of avoiding costly, lengthy and
I
unnecessary litigation and in recognition of the desire for the speedy and reasonable resolution of
disputes arising out of or related to the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The
acceptance of proposals for purposes of this agreement is part of a negotiated agreement
affecting many factual and legal issues and is not an endorsement of, and does not establish
precedent for, the use of these proposals in any other circumstances or by any other local
government.
9. Approval bv City Council. This agreement has been approved by the Miami
Beach City Commission at a public hearing advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in the manner prescribed for advertisements in Section
163.3184(15)(c), Florida Statutes. This agreement has been executed by the City Manager of
Miami Beach as provided in the City's charter or other regulations.
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10. Changes in Law. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to relieve any
party from adhering to the law, and in the event of a change in any statute or administrative
regulation inconsistent with this agreement, the statute or regulation shall take precedence and
shall be deemed incorporated in this agreement by reference.
11. Other Persons Unaffected. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to affect
the rights of any person not a party to this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to benefit
any third party.
12. Attomey Fees and Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs, including attorney
fees, incurred in connection with the above-captioned case and this agreement.
13. Effective Date. This agreement shall become effective immediately upon
I
execution by the Petitioner, the Department and the City.
14. Filing and Continuance. This agreement shall be filed with DOAH by the
Department after execution by the parties. Upon the filing of this agreement, the stay that has
been ordered in this matter shall remain in effect until the Petitioner files its Notice of Voluntary
Dismissal as outlined in Paragraph 4 of this agreement. In the event that a petition is filed
challenging the remedial amendments, then this proceeding shall be held in further abeyance
pending the final determination and outcome of the challenge to the remedial amendments. This
proceeding shall, thereafter, be dismissed, upon final administrative or judicial determination as
to the validity of the remedial amendments.
15. Retention of Right to Final Hearing. Both parties hereby retain the right to have a
final hearing in this proceeding in the event of a breach of this Agreement, and nothing in this
Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of such right. Any party to this Agreement may move to
5
have this matter set for hearing if it becomes apparent that any other party whose action is
required by this Agreement is not proceeding in good faith to take that action.
16. Governmental Discretion Unaffected. This Agreement is not intended to bind the
Local Government in the exercise of governmental discretion which is exercisable in accordance
with law only upon the giving of appropriate public notice and required public hearings.
17. Multiple Originals. This Agreement may be executed in any number of originals,
all of which evidence one agreement, and only one of which need be produced for any purpose,
18. Captions. The captions inserted in this Agreement are for the purpose of
convemence only and shall not be utilized to construe or interpret any provision of this
Agreement.
19. Construction of Agreement. All parties to this Agreement are deemed to have
participated in its drafting. In the event of any ambiguity in the terms of this Agreement, the
parties agree that such ambiguity shall be construed without regard to which of the parties
drafted the provision in question.
20. Entire Agreement. This is the entire agreement between the parties and no verbal
or written assurance or promise is effective or binding unless included in this document.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their
undersigned officials as duly authorized.
By:
CLIFFO A.
Attorney for Petitioner
1Mgustul)Oa~
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
By:
Name:
D DERMER
MAYOR
I
DATE: f-1~ 0 V
ATTEST:
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/I/~' E/ /Z!~4
ROBERT PARCHER, CITY CLERK
/1/ It) y
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(SEAL)
DATE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
& LANGUAGEr& FOR
EXECUTION
BY:
CIT A TORNEY?1f
DATE: 'i ,... v-- rJt I
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 2002-3370,
WHICH CLARIFIED THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONCERNING THE
"MR-MARINE RECREATION" LAND USE
DESIGNATION, BY AMENDING PERMITTED USES AND
ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND CLARIFYING THE
RELATIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR
AREA WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, which amended the text of the City of Miami Beach
Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses and densities and intensities of
use, among other things, for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine
Recreation) on the Future Land Use Map of the City; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section
163.3184(9) of Florida Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the
case styled East Coastline Development. Ltd. vs. City of Miami Beach and the Florida
Department of Community Affairs, Case No. 02-3283GM; and
WHE~AS, both the City and East Coastline desire, without either admitting or denying
any legal positions in the administrative proceeding, to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty
of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the tenns set forth herein, and agree it
is in their respective mutual best interests to do so and have agreed on a "Remedial Amendment"
to the previousl~ adopted text amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, a proposed Compliance
Agreement has been approved by the Miami Beach City Commission at a public hearing
advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the
manner prescribed for such advertisements in Section 163.3 184(15)( c), Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
I
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 2002-3370 of the City of Miami Beach is hereby amended
by amending the text of the adopted City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Element, as follows:
Marine Recreation (MR)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new recreational boating
activities. recreational facilities. accessory uses and service facilities.
Exhibit "A"
Uses which may be Permitted: Marinas; boat docks; piers; etc., for noncommercial or
commercial vessels and related upland structures; aquarium, restaurants, commercial uses, parks.
bay walks. public facilities required parking for adiacent properties not separated by road or
alley;. Dance halls and entertainment establishments are not permitted as a main permitted or
accessory use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such setback, height, floor area ratio, and/or other
restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can effectuate the
purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complimentary public policy.
However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a floor area ratio of 0.25. except that required
parking for adiacent properties not separated bv road or alley shall not be included in permitted
floor area.
SECTION 3. REPEALER. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this
Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Within 30 days after receipt of this ordinance
pursuant to the transmittal set forth below, the Department of Community Affairs shall determine
whether this ordinance was adopted in accordance with the Compliance Agreement adopted this
same date by the City Commission. If the Department so determines, it shall issue and publish a
Notice of Intent to find the ordinance in compliance, after which East Coastline Development,
Ltd., has 21 days within which to file a voluntary dismissal in litigation pending against the City
before the Department of Administrative Hearings, styled East Coastline Development. Ltd.. v.
City of Miami Beach, Case no. 02-3283GM. This ordinance shall take effect one day following
the filing of thb notice of voluntary dismissal, or the resolution of any timely filed legal
challenges to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. TRANSMITTAL. The City Clerk within IO days of adoption of this
ordinance shall transmit 3 copies to the Department of Community Affairs, and one copy each to
the South Florida Regional Planning Council, any other unit of local or state government that has
filed a written request for a copy of the ordinance, and a copy to East Coastline Development,
Ltd.
I .
PASSED and ADOPTED thIS _ day of
,2004.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
VERIFIED
CITY ATTORNEY DATE PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE
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MaritJe Recreation (MR)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new recreational
boating activities. recreational facilities. accessory uses and service facilities,
Uses which may be Pennitted: Marinas; boat docks; piers; etc., for noncommercial or
commercial vessels and related upland structures; aquarium, restaurants, commercial
uses. parks. bav walks. public facilities required parking for adiacent properties not
separated by road or alley;. Dance halls and entertainment establishments are not
pennitted as a main pennitted or accessory use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such setback, height, floor area ratio,
and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity
detennines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.25. except that required parking for adiacent properties
not separated by road or alley shall not be included in pennitted floor area.
Marine Recreation (MR)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new recreational
boating activities, recreational facilities, accessory uses and service facilities.
Uses which may be Permitted: Marinas; boat docks; piers; etc., for noncommercial or
commercial vessels and related upland structures; aquarium, restaurants, commercial
uses, parks, bay walks, public facilities required parking for adjacent properties not
separated by road or alley;. Dance halls and entertainment establishments are not
permitted as a main permitted or accessory use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such setback, height, floor area ratio, and/or
other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can
effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complimentary
public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a floor area ratio of 0.25,
except that required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley shall
not be included in permitted floor area.
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LIST OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Round 98-D1, FLUM & Text - FLUE Objective. 9, Policy 9.2 - Ordinance # 98-3118, adopted
April 15, 1998
Round 98-1 ER/99-1, SPE added to FLUC, ordinance #99-3200, adopted July 20, 1999
Round 99-PS1, small scale FLUM, and text Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Co-
location of Schools - Ordinance # 99-3203, adopted September 17, 1999
Round 99-2, RM-PRD amended, Ordinance #99-3228, adopted December 15, 1999
Round 00-1, environmental language adopted, Ordinance 2000-3255, adopted July 12, 2000
Round 00-1, modifying RM-2language, and Capital Improvement Element 5.2A - Ordinance No.
2000-3256, adopted July 12, 2000
Round 00-1, TCMA's adopted, Ordinance #2000-3258, adopted July 12, 2000.
Round 02-1, MR added, adopted by Ordinance No. 2002-3370 on May 29, 2002
Round 03-1, adopted language modifying FLUC's Other Uses, ordinance #2003-3392, adopted
February 5, 2003.
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- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Miami Beach Planning Board will hold a meeting on TIJESDAY, June 22, 200fl in the City
Commission Chambers, Third Floor of City Hall, located at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. During this meeting,
the Planning Board will hold diSCussions and pUblic hearings on the following matters, not necessarily in the same order as listed
below:
1:30 - Discussion of Planning Issues
1. Planning Board by-laws - adopllon of proposed amendments.
2. Presenlallon and discussion of a drafl ordinance relallve to Single Family Demolition.
3. Discussion only: An Ordinance pertaining to demolition procedures for non-designated mutti-family and c9mmercial properties.
4. DiSCUSSion regarding an amendment to the City COde increaSing the Minimum unit size for new construction _ Referred by the City
Commission
5. DiscuSSion of issues relative to nlghlllfe/residential conflicts.
PDRTDfIND SmlEMENT-RElATED ITEMS: TIME CERTAIN AT 3:00 P.M.
1. Review of PrOposed Concept Plan. Referred to the Planning Board by the City Commission on May 26, 2004.
2. File No. 1687. FlUM Amendmenl The applicant, TAG-Alaska I ltd., Is requesting to amend the Fulure Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Miami Beach by changing the Future Land Use Designation for the follOWing parcels: 1) a POrtion of a parcel of
land more Commonly known as the "Federal Triangle," of approximately 4, 17B SQuare feet, from the current RDS, "Recreabon and Open Space," to
the Future Land Use Category MA, "Ma~ne Recrealion:"and 2) a City-owned paree' of land fronting on Biscarne Bay, 01 approXimately 4,600
square feet, being the west 50 feet of Block B, South Beach Park Subdivision (alk/a Hinson Parcel) from the current CPS-3, "Commerclat Intensive
Mixed-Use, " to the Future Land Use Category ROS, "Recreation and Open Space.
3. Rfe No. 1688. Zoning Map Change. The applicants. TRG-Alaska I ltd., and mG-Alaska III, LLC., are requesting 10 amend the Official
Zoning District Map, referenced in Section 142-72 of the Code of the City or Miami Beach, Florida, by Changing the Zoning District Classification for
the follOWing parcels: 1) a POrllon of a pareel of land, approximately 4,178 square feet, more COmmonly known as "Federal Triangle," from the
current GU, "Government Use," to the prOpOsed Zoning Classification MR, "Marine Recreation:" and 2) a portjon of Lot 18 and the 10.foot walk
adjacent thereto, and a pOrtion of Lots 29 and 30 and the 10-foot walk adjacenlthereto, Block 51 of the Plat of OCEAN BEACH FLA. ADDITION NO.
3, from GU, "Government Use," to CPS-l, "Commercial limited Mixed-Use."
4. File No. 1669. Comprehensive Plan Texl Amendments. The applicant, TRG-Alaska I. ltd. is requesting to amend the text of the MR,
- "Marine Recreation," Land Use Element by InCluding among other permitted uses: parks, bay walks, residential, and required parking for adjacent
properties not separated by road or alley, prohibiting other certain uses and 10 provide that In no case shall the Intensity exceed the current floor
area ratio (FAR) of 0.25, except Ihat required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley shall not be included in permitted floor
area.
5. Fife No. 1670. Amendments to the Land Development Regulations. An Ordinance of !he Mayor and Clly Commission of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, amending the Code of the City of Miami Beach, by amending Chapter 142, "Zoning Districts and Regulations," Article II,
"District Regulations," Division 12, "MR-Marlne Recreation Dlstrlct,"prOVidlng for additional main permiUed uses, and Prohibif other certain use.,
and exclusion from calculation of floor area for required parking from certain adjacent properties; and Division 18, "PS Pel10rmance Standard
Dislrlct, "modifying height, number of stories, setbacks, floor area ratios and allowing required parking In the CPS-l and CPS-3 Zoning Districts for
defined properties, clarifying how such required parking relates to far and Is allowed through Covenants in Ueu of Unity of Tille; Providing for
Repealer, Severability, Codification and an Effective Date.
6. Rle No. Ian. Portol/no DRI- Notice of Proposed Change. The applicants, TRG-Alaska I ltd., and TRG-Alaska iii, liC. are requesting to
amend lhe Porloftno Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order, as adopted by City of Miami Beach Ordinance No. 98-3121, by 1)
filling and bulkheadlng the existing boat basin on Ihe Alaska Pareel and 2) adding aPProximately 7,200 SQuare feet of lands to lhe DRf.
REGULAR AGENDA - 4'00 P.M.,
Proaress rennJj
1. Rle No: 1653 - 1300 Ocean Drive _ Caf. Cardozo
Prevlouslv Continuedltems
I. Rle No, 1666- Minimum and Maximum Lol RegUlations In the RM-l Within the West Avenue Ove~ay DIsI~cL An Ordinance of Ihe
Mayor and City Commission of the City Of Miami Beach, Florida, amending the Code of the City 0' Miami Beach, florida, by amending Chapter 142,
"Zoning Distncts and Regulations," Article iii, 'Overlay Districts," DIvision 5, "West Avenue Bay Ftunt Overlay," Sectfon 142-842, "Location and
Purpose," and Section 142-843, "Compliance with Regulations," to Include Minimum and Maximum Developable Lot RegUlations Within the
underlying RM-l Residential MUIll-Famlly Low Intensity Zoning District of the subject Overlay Area; Providing tor COdification; Repealer;
Severability; and an Effective Date.
2. Ffle Ne. 1609 - 205-237 20th Street, 21JOD..203B Collins Avenue and 22D 21st Stlllel- Extenslonof time. The appllcanls, Just Around
the Comer, LLC, TGNC Development, LLC, and POP Development, LLC, are Il!questlng a one-rear extension of time to obtain a building permit for a
preViously aPProved Conditional Use Permit.
New ADDlicatinn::i
t. . File No. 1672 - 1031 4th S1reel. The applicant, Florida Power and Light Co., is requesllng a COndillonal Use Permtt to construcl an
enclosed electrical distribution substation. .
2. File No. 1673 -1691 Michigan Avenue. The applicant, Lucky Strike Miami, LLC Is requesting a Condillonal Use Permit for a Neighborhood
Impact Establishment consisting of an upscale restaurant, lounge, bar and bOwling alley.
3. Rle No. 1674 - 1761 Cleveland Road. The applicant, David Ellman, Is requesting a COnditional Use Permit to construct an "L "-shaped
dock, a boat "" extending eastward from the dock 14.25 feet from the side lot line as extended Outward Into the waterway, and mooring plies
extending northward from Ihe terminal plaflorm, for a total projection of B3 feet from the seawall.
4. File No. 1675 - 6475 P1netree Drive. The applicants, Todd and Madeline Brandon, are requesting a Division of LandlLot Split of the one
buildable parcel Into two lots. .
5. File No, 1876 - 14 Ferrey Lane, The applicant, Chabad Lubavltch of Venetian Causeway and Surrounding ISlands, Inc., Is requesting a
Condltionel Use Permit to operate a religiouS Institution In the RM-l zoning district In an existing single-family structure in Belle Isle.
All persons are invited to aPPear at this meeting or be represented by an agent, or to express their views In Wrlllng addressed to the Planning Board c/o
the Planning Department ("Department"), 1700 Coovenllon Center Drive, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Flonda 33139. The apPlications,
Ordinances, and all documents related thereto are available for pUblic Inspection during normal business hours in the office of the Department.
Inquines may be dlll!cled to the Department al (3051 673-7550. Any of the above lIems may be conbnued to another meebng dale and, under such
circumstances, further advertised legal nOllee may nol be provided. Items continued from Previous meetings are listed above for Informational
purposes.
Pursuanl to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stal., the City hereby advises the public that If a person decides 10 appeat any decision made by lhls Board wllh
respect to any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing. such person must Insure that a VOfbatim record of the proceedings Is made, which
record inclUdes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is 10 be based. This nobce does not constiMe consent by the City for !he
introdL<:tion or admission of othOlWise inadmiSSible or Irrelevant evidence, nor does It authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
In accordance With the Americans wtth Disabllltles Act 011990, persons needing special accommodation to participate In this proceeding should
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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be torn
III The state will proceed
with plans to demolish the
63rd Street flyover despite
. a Beach commissioner's
last-mlntJte proposal to
save It"
BY CAROLINA ZAMORA
CZamora@heraid.com
The Florida Department of
Transportation will move
ahead with its plans to remove
the 63rd Street t1yover in
North Beach despite a last-
minute effort by Miami Beach
Commissioner Richard Stein-
berg to keep the flyover intact.
Steinberg, who has previ-
ously supported tearing down
the tlyover - while on the
city's Transportation Board
and as a member of the North
Beach Development Corp_
Board - said.he changed his
mind after discovering many
"inconsistencies" with the
DOT's study.
"The impacts of the
removal of the tlyover Would
. be so horrific that North
Beach and everything that has
been done to revitalize it will
be thrown out the window,"
Steinberg said at the May 26
City Commission meeting,
where he unsuccessfully pro-
posed a motion to cut off the
county's Metropolitan Plan-
ning Organization'S funding
for the project. "The entire
area would be set back for
years."
Steinberg said drawbacks
to the project include a con-
struction window of at least
two years that would extend
the average COmmuter's travel
time by at least 30 minutes,
limit residents' access to a
nearby hospital and effectively
cut off the area from other
communities.
"Restaurants like Las Vaca!
Gordas and Prima Pasta Won'f
be there in two years," he said.
"Those restaurants won't bE
able to survive with half OJ
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PART It GOALS. 08lCTlVES AND POLICIES
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BUCH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
NlJI1CE IS HEREBY lIMln that public he8IInOB wtlI be hllId by the ~ and City
Comml8Slon oIlha City 01 MIamI Bead1, Flortd8, In the Commlslllon Chambers,
3rCIftoor, CIty .., 1700 ConwnIlon Canter OIIV8, MI8I!Ii Beaeh, Florida, on
WedI..... JuIt 28, 2lIIM, lit 5:15 p.m., to consider the foIlowtnlI:
A IIESIIUITION OF TIE MAYOR AND em COIIIIISSIlltIlIF THE CITY Of
MIAMI BEACH, FUIRtIIA APPIIOVIN8 A COMPLWICE AGREEMENT,
PURSUANl'TO SEC11OII113.1184(181, AJIRIIIA IJAMES FOIl smLEMENT
OF CERTAIN ~ LITIGA110II mLED
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All OIiDIIWICE OF TIlE MAYOR AND em .111.StGN OF 11IECITY OF
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EFFBmVE om.
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CIty Clerk. 1700 Co/IVII1tlOII CenlIr tlIIv8, .181 Floor. CIty Hal. Miami Beach. Florida
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provided. . .
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CIty 01 MIamlIl8llCll
PuIIU8nllD SIIcIIon 288,0105, Fla. StBt., the CI\y heI8lrt IIdvI888 the pubIlc that W a
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COII88nt by tile CI\y lor tile IillroducllDn or edmlS8lon 01 olherw\a8 In8dmI88Ible or
IIr8Ie'I8nt evidence, nor does ft authortze challengaS or appaeIs not olIierwlSe alIowad
by~ ' . '
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on _ lor persons wlIh dlsabllltlas, and/or any accommodation 10 review "ny
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
PLANNING BOARD
Staff Report & Recommendation
m
To:
Chairperson and Members
Planning Board
Jorge G. Gomez, AICP ~
Planning Director \~
Date: June 22, 2004
From:
Subject: File No. 1669 - Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments
The applicant, TRG-Alaska I, Ltd. is requesting to amend the text of the MR, "Marine
Recreation," Land Use Element by including among other permitted uses: parks, bay walks,
residential, and required parking for adjacent properties not separated by road or alley,
prohibiting other certain uses and to provide that in no case shall the intensity exceed the
current floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.25, except that required parking for adjacent properties not
separated by road or alley shall not be included in permitted floor area.
BACKGROUND
In 1994, there was a proposal to reclassify and rezone this parcel from a Future Land Use
category of MR to C-PS3. At the time of second reading, the City Commission did not approve
the change, and subsequent to the hearing in which that change was denied, MR was
inadvertently not re-instated in the text of the Comprehensive Plan. On May 29, 2002, the City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, which amended the
text of the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses
and densities and intensities of use, among other things, to the Future Land Use Element, for
certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine Recreation) on the Future Land
Use Map (FLUM) of the City. This text amendment cured that scrivener's error and was
approved the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The Notice of Intent to find the plan
amendment in Compliance was published in the Miami Herald on July 19, 2002.
Thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section 163.3184(9) of Florida
Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the case styled East
Coastline Development, Ltd. vs. Citv of Miami Beach and the Florida Department of Communitv
Affairs, Case No. 02-3283GM, one of the many judicial challenges filed by the Portofino Entities.
The proposed amendment to the text of the MR, "Marine Recreation," seeks to avoid the
expense, delay, and uncertainty of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding which is
believed to be in the mutual best interests of both parties.
REVIEW CRITERIA
In reviewing a request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the board shall consider
the following when applicable:
1. Whether the proposed change is consistent and compatible with the
comprehensive plan and any applicable neighborhood or redevelopment plans.
Planning Board
File No. 1669 - MR Text Amendment
June 22, 2004
Page 2
Consistent. The proposed change would continue to foster the goals to develop Ule
City in an appropriate manner as directed in Policy 1.1 of the Future Land Use Element
of the Comprehensive Plan. This policy states that the land development regulations
should regulate the use of land to ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses. The
proposed uses would be compatible with the adjacent land uses and would also be in
the best mutual interest of the City and applicant.
2. Whether the proposed change would create an isolated district unrelated to
adjacent or nearby districts.
Consistent - The proposed uses would complement the adjacent park uses and
proposed residential uses on adjacent properties.
3. Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood
or the city.
Consistent - The proposed change expands the list of uses in the MR FLUE, which
complements the adjacent park and residential FLUC. In addition, the proposed
changes would facilitate the recommendations of the South Shore Revitalization
Strategy for beachfront parks to be connected by a linear waterfront walk system which
would utilize their unique locations and vistas to the fullest extent.
4. Whether the proposed change would tax the existing load on public facilities and
infrastructure.
Partially Consistent - The proposed text change by itself would not tax the existing load
on public facilities and infrastructures; however, the proposed new construction on
adjacent parcels falls under a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) approved by the
City Commission on April 15, 1998 (Ord. No. 98-3121). At the time of approval, the DRI
reserved issues of concurrency (traffic, water, sewer capacity, etc.).
5. Whether existing district boundaries are illogically drawn in relation to existing
conditions on the property proposed for change.
Not applicable - The proposed text change does not change the district boundaries.
6. Whether changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed
change necessary.
Consistent - The proposed amendment to the text of the MR, "Marine Recreation,"
seeks to avoid the expense, delay. and uncertainty of lengthy litigation and to resolve
this proceeding which is believed to be in the mutual best interests of both parties.
7. Whether the proposed change wi/I adversely influence living conditions in the
neighborhood.
Partiallv Consistent - The proposal to place the required parking for the upland
properties on the MR-designated land may have some detrimental impact on the
Planning Boa:'d
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clune 22, 2004
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surrounding neighborhood; however, this possible impact would be mitigated by the
greater amount of public land that would be available for public use.
8. Whether the proposed change will create or excessively increase traffic
congestion beyond the levels of service as set forth in the comprehensive plan or
otherwise affect public safety.
Partiallv Consistent. The proposed text changes would create uses that would not
increase traffic, or degrade levels of service beyond the levels set forth in the
Comprehensive Pian.
9. Whether the proposed change will seriously reduce light and air to adjacent areas.
Partiallv Consistent - The proposed changes would permit the construction of the
required parking for the adjacent property owner in a portion of the MR-designated
property; however, the height of the structure would not be any taller than what that land
development regulations would permit - 40 feet.
10. Whether the proposed change will adversely affect property values in the adjacent
area.
Consistent. It is not expected that the proposed change would adversely affect the
property values in the area.
11. Whether the proposed change will be a deterrent to the improvement or
development of adjacent property in accordance with existing regulations,
Consistent . It is not expected that the proposed change will be a deterrent to the
improvement or development of adjacent property.
12. Whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in
accordance with existing zoning.
Consistent. This property has been the subject of long and costly litigation. The
proposed changes and the filing of a subsequent "Compliance Agreement" with the
State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings will bring to an end the
Administrative challenge filed by the applicant.
13. Whether it is impossible to find other adequate sites in the city for the proposed
use in a district already permitting such use.
Not applicable.
ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance to change the text of the MR, Marine Recreation land use element of
the City's Comprehensive Plan is the result of litigation against the City and the Department of
Community Affairs by one or more of the Portofino Entities, and an agreement reached by both
Planning Board
File No. 1669 - MR Text Amendment
June 22, 2004
Page 4
parties. The background information for this particular case is listed on the first page of this
report.
The proposed text amendment includes recreational facilities and accessory uses to the
purpose of the element; and includes parks, bay walks, public facilities, residential uses and
required parking for adjacent properties as permitted uses. It also includes a prohibition for
dance halls and entertainment establishments in this FLUE. Although the existing FAR of 0.25
does not change, there is an exemption for the required parking for adjacent properties, which
would not be included in permitted floor area.
As part of the settlement agreement with the Portofino Entities, the City will receive a portion of
the "Alaska" parcel. The proposed amendment to the text of the FLUE will accomplish the
needs of the adjacent property owner in accordance with the settlement agreement and at the
same time benefit the city by adding other uses such as bay walks and prohibiting other such as
dance halls and entertainment establishments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
In view of the foregoing analysis, staff recommends that Planning Board recommend approval
of the proposed ordinance to the City Commission.
JGG/ML
c: Gary Held, First Assistant City Attorney
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ORDI'\TANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE i\IA YOR AND crry
COMMISSlON OF THE CITY OF MIA1VIl BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 2001-3370,
WHICH CLAIUFIED THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF 1\I1AMI
BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONCER'XING THE
".'\fR-MARINE RECREATION" LAND USE
DESIGNA TION, BY AMENDING PERl\HTTED USES AND
ADDING PROHIBITED USES, AND CLARIFYING THE
RELA TIONSHIP OF REQUIRED PARKING TO FLOOR
AREA WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3370, whIch amended the text of the City of Miami Beach
Comprehensive Plan by adding a description of acceptable uses and densities and intensities of
use, among other things, for certain property within the City that is designated "MR" (Marine
Recreation) on the Future Land Use Map of the City; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, East Coastline Development, Ltd., pursuant to Section
163.3184(9) of Florida Statutes, initiated an administrative challenge to that Ordinance in the
case styled East Coastline Development. Ltd. vs. Citv of Miami Beach and the Florida
Department of Communi tv Affairs, Case No. 02-3283GM; and
WHEREAS, both the City and East Coastline desire, without either admitting or denying
any legal positions in the administrative proceeding, to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty
of lengthy litigation and to resolve this proceeding under the terms set forth herein, and agree it
is in their respective mutual best interests to do so and have agreed on a "Remedial Amendment"
to the previously adopted text amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(16), Florida Statutes, a proposed Compliance
Agreement has been approved by the Miami Beach City Commission at a public hearing
advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the
manner prescribed for such advertisements in Section 163.3184(15)( c), Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
C01VIMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 2002-3370 of the City of Miami Beach is hereby amended
by amending the text of the adopted City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Element, as follows:
Marine Recreation (l'I'1R)
Purpose: To provide development oppOltUl1Itles for eXIsting and new recreational boating
activitie5~gcationa1 facilities. accessory uses and service facilities.
Uses which may be Pennitted: Marinas; boat docks; piers; elc., for noncommercial or
commercial vessels and related upland structures; aquarium, restaurants, commercial uses,
residentiat parks, bay walks. public facilities, required lJarkinl?: for adiacent lJropcnies not
separated by road or alley;. Dance halls and entertainment establishments arc not pennitted as a
main permitted or accessory use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such setback, height, floor area ratio, and/or other
restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity determines can effectuate the
purpose of this land use category and otherwise implement complimentary public policy.
However, in no case shall the intensity exceed a floor area ratio of 0.25. except that required
lJarking for adiacent prolJerties not selJarated by road or alley shall not be included in pemJitled
floor area.
SECTION 3. REPEALER. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4, SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this
Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5, EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this _ day of
,2004.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORl\1 & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
VERIFIED
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE
PLANNING DIRECTOR
DATE
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