2004-25760 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25760'
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 7601 ATLANTIC WAY AND 7611 COLLINS AVENUE,
RESPECTIVELY; BOTH STRUCUTRES DESIGNATED AS SINGLE FAMILY
CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HISTORIC
PROPERTIES DATABASE AND LOCATED WITHIN THE HARDING
TOWNSITE I ALTOS DEL MAR LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT; SAID
DEMOLITION NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT ON THE SAME SITE THE ALTOS DEL MAR PARK
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on July 7,2004, the City Commission directed the City Administration to
pursue the demolition of the existing single family structures located at 7601 Atlantic Way
and 7611 Collins Avenue; and
WHEREAS, both structures are designated contributing in the Miami Beach Historic
Properties Database and are located within the Harding Townsite I Altos del Mar Local
Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission evaluated the structures relative to their current
deteriorated conditions, their potential for adaptive reuse from single family residential
buildings to public park use, the requirements of the Building Code and the Florida Coastal
Construction Control code, and the projected costs of restoration and adaptive reuse; and
WHEREAS, following a discussion on the issues, the Commission determined that it
was not appropriate to try to preserve and reuse the structures, and directed the
Administration to apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition; and
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2004, the City's Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
discussed the Planning Department File No. 2494 and resolved to unanimously
recommend to the City Commission, in their advisory capacity, the total demolition of the
structures; and
WHEREAS, the vote on the motion was 5 members recommending demolition, with
2 members absent; and
WHEREAS, the City's HPB Final Order was issued on October 25, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department requires that the structures be demolished by
a general contractor or certified demolition contractor approved by the Building Official in
accordance with OSHA standards and procedures to ensure the protection of the public
safety as well as the protection of structures on adjacent sites; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2004 the City Commission considered the HPB
recommendation and, pursuant to City of Miami Beach City Code Section 118-563,
approved Resolution No. 2004-25729, setting a public hearing to consider granting a
Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition; and
WHEREAS, this is the same process utilized by the HPB when it considers the
demolition of a historic building; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was held on this date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness
for Demolition of the existing structures located at 7601 Atlantic Way and 7611 Collins Avenue,
respectively; both structures designated as single family contributing structures in the City of Miami
Beach Historic Properties Database and located within the Harding Townsite I Altos del Mar Local
Historic District is hereby granted; said demolition necessary in order to proceed with the
development on the same site the Altos del Mar Park Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of December, 2004.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
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 Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on WedneBdIY,
December 8, 2004, at the times listed below to consider the following:
O at 10:20 a.m,:
TO GRANT A CERTIFiCATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 7601 ATLANTIC
WAY AND 7611 COLLINS AVENUE, RESPECTIVELY; BOTH STRUCTURES DESIGNATED AS SINGLE FAMiLY CONTRIBUTING
STRUCTURES iN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HISTORIC PROPERTIES DATABASE AND LOCATEO WITHIN THE HARDING TOWNSITE!
ALTOS DEL MAR LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT; SAID DEMOLITION NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT ON
THE SAME SITE OF THE ALTOS DEL MAR PARK PROJECT.
at 10:25 a.m.:
TO GRANT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING RESTROOM FACILITY LOCATED AT 1401
OCEAN DRIVE, IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW RESTROOM FACILITY AT THE SAME SITE.
Inquiries may be directed to Capital Improvements Projects at (305)673-7071.
at 10:30 a.m.:
TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN THE MIAMI POLICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, OF APPROXIMATELY 190 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 1100 WASHINGTON AVENUE,
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR AN INiTIAL THIRTY FIVE (35) MONTH TERM, COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004, AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007; FURTHER CONSENTING TO THE NEGOTIATED TERMS PRESENTED HEREIN, SUBJECT TO A LEASE
AGREEMENT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 82.38
THROUGH 82-39 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; FURTHER WAIVING BY 5nTHS VOTE THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
APPRAiSAl REQUIREMENTS,
....
Inquiries may be directed to City Manager's Office at (305)673-7010.
at 5:00 p.m.:
TO CONSIOER APPROVING ON FIRST READING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 163.3220 . 163.3243
FLORIDA STATUTES, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE "FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ACT," THE AAST
AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY,
DATEO JANUARY 5, 2004, FOR THE OEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF THE SURFACE PARKING LOT, BOUNDED BY 17TH STREET
TO THE NORTH, NORTH LINCOLN LANE TO THE SOUTH, WASHINGTON AVENUE TD THE EAST AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO THE
WEST, FOR CDNSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 50,000 SQUARE FOOT EDUCATIONAL, PERFORMANCE AND INTERNET
BROAOCAST FACILITY WITH AN EXTERIOR SCREEN ("SOUNDSPACE"), ANO AN APPROXIMATELY 320-SPACE (+/-) PUBLIC PARKING
GARAGE FACILITY; SAID ADDENDUM SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE OEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER TO
PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ZONE 1, COMPRISING THE PARK AND OREXEL AVENUE BETWEEN NORTH
LINCOLN LANE ANO 17TH STREET, AT THE OWNER'S COST AND EXPENSE, NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000; ZONE 2, COMPRISING
THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS (TOPA) ENTRY LANDSCAPING AT THE OWNER'S COST AND EXPENSE,
NOT TO EXCEED $1,150,000; AND ZONE 3, COMPRISING NORTH LINCOLN LANE IMPROVEMENTS, AT OWNER'S COST AND
EXPENSE, NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.
Inquiries may be directed to Economic Development at (305)673-7260.
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, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida
33139. This meeting may be opened and continued and, under such circumstances additional legal notice would not be provided.
Robert E. Parcher,
City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A resolution granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the existing structures located at 7601
Atlantic Way and 7611 Collins Avenue, respectively; both structures designated as single family contributing
structures in the City of Miami Beach Historic Properties Database and located within the Harding Townsite /
Altos del Mar Local Historic District is hereby granted; said demolition necessary in order to proceed with the
development on the same site the Altos del Mar Park Project.
Issue:
Should a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition to authorize the demolition of 7601 Atlantic Way and
7611 Collins Avenue be ranted?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City Commission directed the City Administration to follow the appropriate procedures and processes
to demolish 7601 Atlantic Way and 7611 Collins Avenue, both contributing structures on the Miami Beach
Historic Properties Database. This direction was provided at the Commission meeting of July 7,2004.
The Project was presented to the City's Historic Preservation Board (HPB) at its meeting of October 12,
2004. The HPB voted to recommend to the City Commission that the single family structures be
demolished.
On November 10, 2004 the City Commission considered the HPB recommendation and, pursuant to City
of Miami Beach City Code Section 118-563, approved a resolution selting a public hearing to consider
granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition. This is the same process utilized by the HPB
when it considers the demolition of a historic building. The public hearing was held.
It is necessary for the City Commission to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition in order to
proceed with the present direction on this project. The Administration recommends approval of the HPB
recommendation and requests the City Commission granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for
Demolition.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The City's Historic Preservation Board recommended approval and issued Final Order on October 25,
2004.
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
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Finance Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
M. Alexandra Rolandelli, CIP Office
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: December 8, 2004
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 7601 ATLANTIC WAY AND 7611 COLLINS
AVENUE, RESPECTIVELY; BOTH STRUCTURES DESIGNATED AS
SINGLE FAMILY CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH HISTORIC PROPERTIES DATABASE AND LOCATED WITHIN
THE HARDING TOWNSITE I ALTOS DEL MAR LOCAL HISTORIC
DISTRICT; SAID DEMOLITION NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROCEED
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT ON THE SAME SITE THE ALTOS DEL MAR
PARK PROJECT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On July 7, 2004, the City Commission directed the City Administration to pursue the
demolition of the existing single family structures located at 7601 Atlantic Way and 7611
Collins Avenue. Both structures are designated contributing in the Miami Beach Historic
Properties Database and are located within the Harding Townsite I Altos del Mar Local
Historic District. The City Commission evaluated the structures relative to their current
deteriorated conditions, their potential for adaptive reuse from single family residential
buildings to public park use, the requirements ofthe Building Code and the Florida Coastal
Construction Control code, and the projected costs of restoration and adaptive reuse.
Following a discussion on the issues, the Commission determined that it was not
appropriate to try to preserve and reuse the structures, and directed the Administration to
apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition.
On October 12, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) discussed the Planning
Department File No. 2494 and resolved to unanimously recommend to the City
Commission, in their advisory capacity, the total demolition of the structures. The vote on
the motion was 5 members recommending demolition, with 2 members absent, The
Historic Preservation Board Final Order was issued on October 25, 2004.
City Commission Memorandum
Altos del Mar Park
December 8, 2004
Page 2 of 2
The Final Order states that "the Historic Preservation Board recommends that a Certificate
of Appropriateness be GRANTED for the above-referenced project" subject to the following
conditions:
1. The completed design of Altos Del Mar Park shall return to the Historic Preservation
Board for review and approval.
2. Revised drawings, with corresponding color photographs, which are separate from the
construction documents, drawn to scale and clearly documenting the existing conditions
of the subject buildings, shall be submitted. Such drawings and photographs shall
include all four elevations and interior floor plans of the building, as well as a site plan.
3. A drawn plan and written procedure for the proposed demolition shall be prepared and
submitted by a Professional Structural Engineer, registered in the State of Florida,
which fully ensures the protection of the public safety, as well as the protection of the
existing structure on the subject site and all existing structures adjacent to the subject
site during the course of demolition.
4. The Final Order is not severable, 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 absent the stricken provision or condition, and/or it is appropriate to modify
the remaining conditions or impose new conditions.
If the Demolition Permit is not issued within eighteen (18) months of the meeting date at
which the City Commission grants a Certificate of Appropriateness and construction does
not commence and continue in accordance with the requirements of the applicable Building
Code, the Certificate of Appropriateness will become null and void, unless, prior expiration
of such period, a time extension application is submitted to the Board.
It should be noted that Condition Nos. 2 and 3 are being fulfilled by the already submitted
report of existing conditions, prepared by BRS, the Project's Structural Engineer and,
through the requirements of the City's Building Department at the time of issuing the
Demolition permit.
On November 10, 2004 the City Commission considered the HPB recommendation and,
pursuant to City of Miami Beach City Code Section 118-563, approved Resolution No.
2004-25729, setting a public hearing to consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness
for Demolition, This is the same process utilized by the HPB when it
considers the demolition of a historic building. The public hearing was held on this date.
The Administration recommends approval of the HPB recommendation and requests the
City Commission granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition.
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