2004-25759 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25759
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD AND GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN
EXISTING NON-CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITY BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
RESTROOMS AND ACCESS RAMP, IN WASHINGTON PARK,
LOCATED AT 201 WASHINGTON AVENUE.
WHEREAS, certain buildings and structures located within Washington Park,
located at 201 Washington Avenue, including, but not limited to, restrooms and access
ramps, have deteriorated to the point that repairs or renovations are no longer
economically feasible; and
WHEREAS, following discussions on the condition of the existing buildings and
structures and the future use of the Park, the Administration recommended the
application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the buildings and
structures; and
WHEREAS, the procedures for granting and denying a request for a Certificate
of Appropriateness for demolition of a building in a historic district require that the
Historic Preservation Board hold a public hearing and transmit a recommendation to the
City Commission; it is then appropriate that the City Commission then hold a hearing to
consider the request; and
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
discussed the Planning Department File No. HPB-2440 and determined the aforestated
buildings and structures within Washington Park to be non-contributing; the Board, in its
advisory capacity, voted unanimously to recommend to the City Commission the
demolition of the subject buildings and structures; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2004 the City Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the aforestated request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that, following a duly
noticed public hearing, the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the
recommendation of the Historic Preservation Board and grant a Certificate of
Appropriateness for the demolition of existing non-contributing buildings and structures
including, but not limited to, restrooms and access ramp, in Washington Park, located at
201 Washington Avenue.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th of
December
,2004.
ATTEST:
MlMA r fOvltk
CLERK
Resolution No. 2004-25759
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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HISTOHlC PRESERVATION eO^,lD
C,t'l of Mil'lrl\i Honch. r1orido
MEETING DATE:
September 14, 2004
FILE ~JO:
244D
PROPERTY:
201-225 Washingtoll Avenue - WMhinaton Park
LEGAL:
OCEAN BEACH FLA SU8 P6 2-38 LOTS 9 TO 12 BlK 8. According to the
Plat'ThElreof, as Keoorded in Plat Book 2, Page 38, of the Public Records of
Mlaml-Dade County, Florida.
IN Ri::
The'Applica lion fOI a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of two
vacnnt anciillary structures within the park.
QRDER
Thp. applicant, the City or Miami Oeach, filod an applicMion with the City of Miami Besch Planning
Department for;) CertlficZlte of i\ppro:Jri:llQness.
The City of Miami Beach Hlstvric Pr,"~,:rVDlion Ooard mskel.l the following FINDINGS OF FACT,
based upon the evidence, information, t()~limony and materials presented et the public hearing i!lnd
which <:Ire part of the record tor this mutter:
A. The subject structures arl.J not d8si~n3ted in the Miami Beaeh Historic PropertIes Database
and Me locatod witl1in the Oceon GOi:lch Local Historic District.
B. Ba"ed e,n the plans IInd documents submltted with the application. testimony and
lr1formslion providlld by the applicont, and the reasons set forth in the Planning Department
Staff Rnport, the project as eubmin.:d is not consistent with Certificate of Appropriateness
Criteria for Demolition 2, 3, 4, 5, [; Md 9 in Section 11 S-564(f)(4).
C. The project would be consistunt ""ith tile criteria end requirements of uction 118-564 if
the following conditions are met;
1, Any existing trees schodulod to be removed as part of the buildings demolition shall
b<J clearly noted c,n a domolition plan, and shall be subject to the review and
"pproval of staff. At a minimum, the Jambolan Plum trees shall be removed and the
Ficus can remain, but shall be thinned out.
2. T11e ara3 of The demold ,od structures shall be replaced with sod.
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3. The completed dosign of wDShington ParI<: shall return to the Board for review and
:qpproval.
4, A drawn pion and wrinen procedure Jor the proposed demolition shall be prepared
<lnd submitted by a r-'rOiC1tgion;:,! Suuctur31 Engineer, rogisterad In the State of
Florida, which fully SliS.LJJ'C~ the protection of the public Dafety, as well :IS the
protection of the eXisting structure on the subject site and all existing structures
adjacent to the subject site during the course of demolition.
5. The Finlll'Order io not otlvorubl13, and if any provision or condition hereof Is held void
or unconstitutional in a final decision by a court of competent jurisdiction, the order
shall be returned to the Board for reconsideration as to whether the order meets the
criteria for approval abs<.If,t the stricken provision or condition, and/or it is
"ppropriate to modify the remaining conditions or impose new conditions.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, bllS<JCI upon 11'1(' for;;;going findings of fact, the evidence, information,
testimony and materials prescntod m iI.u pUblic hUMing. which arc pert of the record for thill
matter, and the staff report and 8118Ivsis, which are adopted herein, including the staff
recommendations which were vmnndod by the 8ooJrd, that the Cenificate of Appropriateness is
GRANTED for the above-reforenced P'Dj"ct subject to those certain conditions specified in
paragr8ph C of the Findings of Fact (ConeJilion Nos. 1-5, inolusive) hereof, to which the applicant
has agreed.
No bLlilciing permit may be issued unless nnd until all eonditions of approval as set forth hereln
have been mel. The iSSllllrlCe of a Ccrtirlcnte of Appropriateness does not relieve the applicant
frorll ob\~inillg 811 otlHlr requirod Municipnl, County and/or State reviews and permits, including
zoning approvnl. If ndllqUlllO hantlic::lpr..,,,1 "ccess is not providlld, this approval does not mean that
such hi:ll1cJicapP'.ld access is not required ,)( th8t tllO Ooard supports an applicant's effort to seek
waivers relating 10 handiC<lppod accl!Itsibility requirements.
Whel' rCQuestinq a builri.ln.9...Q~rmit, thrNJ (3) sets of clans 3DDroved bv the Board, modified in
accordAnce with the above condi.!.\Qill;. 811,111 be submined to the Planninq Department, If all of the
above-specified conditions are satisfactorily addressed. the plans will be reviewed for building
permit approval. Two (2) sets will be return"d to you for submission for a building permit and one
(1) set will be retained for the Hi~toric Preservation Board's file.
If the Full Building Permit is not issued wiThin eigllleen (1 8) months 01 the meeting date at which
this Cenificnto oj ApproplilitoneSB W::lS gr:.\l11CcI Zind conlltruc1ion does not commence and continue
in accordance with the ,equ]re'llunts (01 the applicable Building COd!!, ttle Certificate of
Appropliateness will expire and b,)comc .1ull and void, unless the applicant, prior to expiration of
such period, makos applic<1tion to tllO Do:u cI for an extension of time; the granting of any such
extension of time shall be at the discretion of the Board. At the nearing on any such application.
the Soard m~y (I(~ny or approve the requ8St and modify the above conditions or impose additional
con~itiolls. F"ilurt'J to comply wirl, thie Ordor shall subject the Certificilte of Appropriete"ess to
Secuon 118.56,1, City Code, for reVOCation or mOdification of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
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HPB File No. 2.140
Meeting Date: September 14,2004
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA )
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COUrHY OF MIAMI.DADE
Tho forngoin9 instrurnom was acknowledged before me this 7 HI day of
_\), c..r--(d),~'^- 202.Jbv Thomns n. Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager, Pfenning
DepMtmcnt, City of Miami Bei:lch, Florid", a Florida Munlc I rporatio bl!lhSllf of the
Corporation. He is personelly Known to mo:.
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MIAMI BEACH CITY COMMISSION I
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The Miami Beach City Commission will hold a public hearing at their regularly scheduled
meeting on Wednesday, December 8th, 2004, at 9:00 A.M., in the City Commisslc;m
Chambers, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida
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At this meeting, the City Commission will discuss granting final demolition approval to
the following City-owned structures:
201-225 Washington Avenue - Washington Park. The applicant, the City of Miami
Beach, has received a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of two vacant
ancillary structures located in Washington Park from the Historic Preservation Board
(HPB File No. 2440) at its September 14, 2004 meeting. The City of Miami Beach
Property Management Division is seeking final approval from the City Commission to
demolish the two structures.
All persons are invited to appear at this meeting or be represented by an agent, or to
express their views in writing addressed to the Miami Beach Historic City Commission
c/o the City' Clerk's Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Ground Floor, City Hall, lal
Miami Beach, Florida 33139. The application for the abo~e project is available for pubUc I ::E
inspection during normal business hours at the Planning 'Department, 1700 Conventlc;m
Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Inquiries may be directed to the
Department at 305-673- 7550.
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
by law.
To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on
access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any
document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact (305) 604-
2489 (voice), (305) 673-7218(TIY) five days in advance to initiate your request.,
users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). '
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CITY OF MIAI\'1I BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and Members of the City Commission accepting the recommendations of the
Historic Preservation Board granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the existing non-
contributinq buildinqs and structures in Washinqton Park.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission adopt a Resolution of the Mayor and Members of the City Commission granting a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the existing non-contributing buildings and structures in
Washinaton Park?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
After inspections by the City's Property Management Division, it has been determined that the buildings and
structures located within Washington Park have deteriorated to the point that repairs or renovations are no
longer recommended or economically feasible.
Pursuant to the City Code for the demolition of properties within a historic district, on September 14, 2004,
the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) discussed the Planning Department File No. HPB 2440 and
determined the structures in Washington Park to be non-contributing and resolved to unanimously
recommend to the City Commission, in their advisory capacity, the demolition of the subject structures.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendations of the
Historic Preservation Board and adopt a Resolution granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
demolition of the existin non-contributin buildin s and structures in Washin ton Park.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
On September 14, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board found the subject structures to be non-
contributing and recommended the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the
build in s and structures in Wash in ton Park.
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Finance Dept.
Source of
Funds:
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Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Robert Halfhill - Brad Judd
AGENDA ITEM R7 A
DATE J):-~-Ol{
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
http://ci.miami-beach.fl. us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
DATE: December 8, 2004
FROM:
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~
City Manager i/ 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD AND GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING
NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN
WASHINGTON PARK.
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The buildings and structures in Washington Park have been closed for many years and
have been vandalized on many occasions in the past. The buildings and structures
currently have no programmed use and their existing condition poses a safety hazard to
the community. After inspections by the City's Property Management Division, it has been
determined that the buildings and structures located within the Park have deteriorated to
the point that repairs or renovations are no longer recommended or economically feasible.
Following discussions on the conditions of the structures and the future use of the property,
the Administration recommended the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
demolition of the non-contributing buildings and structures within the Park.
Pursuant to the City Code, Certificates of Appropriateness for such sites are granted or
denied in accordance with the procedures set forth within the Ordinance. In following the
procedures required for granting and denying a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
for demolition of a building in a historic district require that the Historic Preservation Board
hold a public hearing and transmit a recommendation to the City Commission, and it is
appropriate that the City Commission then hold a hearing and vote on the request.
On September 14, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) discussed the Planning
Department File No. HPB 2440 and determined the structures to be non-contributing and
resolved to unanimously recommend to the City Commission, in their advisory capacity, the
demolition of the subject structures.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the
recommendations of the Historic Preservation Board and approve the Resolution granting
a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the non-contributing buildings and
structures in Washington Park.
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