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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26367
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN
"AFTER-THE-FACT" CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
FOR DEMOLITION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE CORAL
ROCK WALL PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT THE EASTERN
TERMINUS OF 77TH STREET, AND LOCATED WITHIN THE
ALTOS DEL MAR LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) approved a
streetscape project within the Altos del Mar Local Historic District (HPB File No. 2170) that included
the construction of a perimeter wall around the properties fronting Collins Avenue, Atlantic Way, the
north side of 7ih Street, 78th Street, and the south side of 79th Street. Such approval also included
controlled access for Atlantic Way (a private street), with gates on the north side of 7ih Street, the
north and south sides of 78th Street, and the south side of 79th Street, as well as new pavers for the
side streets and Atlantic Way, along with ornamental street lighting; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2006, the HPB approved modifications to the streetscape plan
approved on May 11, 2004 (HPB File No. 2170), including new bump-outs along Collins Avenue, in
order to address safety concerns raised by FDOT for existing curb cuts, the modification of
sidewalks accessing the beachwalk on 7ih and 79th Streets, minor revisions to the design and
location of street pavers and beachwalk access pavers, modifications to the decorative street
lighting, modifications to the exterior wall piers proposed for 7ih, 78th and 79th Streets and
modifications to the landscape plan in order to install different types of palm trees; and
WHEREAS, the Coral Rock Wall previously located at the eastern terminus of 7ih Street
was located on a City owned right-of-way within the Altos del Mar Local Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the procedures for granting or denying a request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition of a structure located on City owned right-of-way within a locally
designated historic district require that the City's Historic Preservation Board hold a public hearing
and transmit a recommendation to the City Commission; the City Commission then makes the final
decision on the request. The notice and public hearing requirements applicable to the Historic
Preservation Board's review of this request have been interpreted to apply to the City Commission's
review as well; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2006, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) considered the
proposed revisions to HPB File No. 2170, including the request for an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition for the unauthorized removal of an historic Coral Rock Wall at the
eastern terminus of 7th Street and resolved, in its advisory capacity, to recommend to the City
Commission approval of the request for the demolition of the structure; and
WHEREAS, before a demolition permit can be issued, the City Commission is required to
grant an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for the demolition of the Coral
Rock Wall previously located at the eastern terminus of 7ih Street; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2006 the City Commission considered the HPB
recommendation and, pursuant to City of Miami Beach City Code Section 118-563, approved a
Resolution setting a public hearing to consider granting an After-the-Fact Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the request for an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition for the demolition of the Coral Rock Wall previously located at the
eastern terminus of 7ih Street is hereby granted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of October, 2006.
ATT~k r~
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
MAYOR
David Dermer
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution granting an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of the coral rock
wall previously located at the eastern terminus of 77th Street within the Altos del Mar Local Historic
District.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase satisfaction with neighborhood character.
Issue:
Should an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of Appro~riateness for Demolition for the previous demolition of
a coral rock wall at the eastern terminus of 77 h Street be ranted?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
The Project was presented to the City's Historic Preservation Board (HPB) at its April 1 0,2006 meeting.
The HPB voted to recommend to the City Commission that an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition of the coral rock wall previously located at the eastern terminus of 77th
Street within the Altos del Mar Local Historic District be granted.
On September 6, 2006 the City Commission considered the HPB recommendation and, pursuant to City
of Miami Beach City Code Section 118-563, approved a resolution 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 Administration recommends approval of the HPB recommendation and requests the City
Commission rant the After-the-Fact Certificate of A ro riateness for Demolition.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The City's Historic Preservation Board recommended approval and issued Final Order on May 9,
2006.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
D 2
3
4
OSPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
The proposed Resolution is not expected to have any fiscal impact.
Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Jorge Gomez or Tom Mooney
City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachR.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager a __ ~
October 11, 2006 tJ {.)
DATE:
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN "AFTER-THE-FACT"
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR DEMOLITION FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF THE CORAL ROCK WALL PREVIOUSLY LOCATED
AT THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF 77TH STREET, AND LOCATED
WITHIN THE ALTOS DEL MAR LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
On May 11,2004, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) approved a streetscape
project within the Altos-del-Mar local Historic District that included the construction
of a perimeter wall around the properties fronting Collins Avenue, Atlantic Way, the
north side of 7ih Street, 78th Street, and the south side of 79th Street. Controlled
access was approved for Atlantic Way (a private street), with gates on the north side
of 7ih Street, the north and south sides of 78th Street, and the south side of 79th
Street. Pavers were also approved for the side streets and Atlantic Way, along with
ornamental street lighting.
On April 1 0,2006, the HPB approved the following modifications for the streetscape
plan:
1. New bump-outs along Collins Avenue, in order to address safety concerns
raised by FOOT for existing curb cuts.
2. The modification of sidewalks accessing the beachwalk on 77th and 79th Streets.
3. Minor revisions to the design and location of street pavers and beachwalk
access pavers.
4. Modifications to the decorative street lighting.
October 11, 2006
Commission Memorandum
77th Street End - Demolition
Page 20'2
5. Modifications to the exterior wall piers proposed for 7ih, 78th and 79th Streets.
6. Modifications to the landscape plan in order to install different types of Palm
Trees.
At the April 1 0, 2006 meeting, the HPB also considered a request for an "After-the-
Fact" Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for the unauthorized removal of
an historic coral rock wall at the eastern terminus of 7ih Street. Pursuant to Article
X of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, the Historic Preservation
Board action with regard to such request is advisory only. This request must go
before the City Commission for final approval, as the Coral Rock Wall was located
within a City owned right-of-way.
The Historic Preservation Board and the Administration have expressed some
concern with the haphazard, egregious and careless manner in which the historic
coral rock wall was removed. Notwithstanding these concerns, it is not
recommended that the wall be reconstructed for 2 reasons.
First, the area at the eastern terminus of 7th Street no longer functions as a defined
street-end; rather, such area will be combined with the City property to the
immediate south and form a much larger public park. Without the wall, the vistas of
the ocean will be more expansive. Secondly, the City's Environmental Division has
a concern with regard storm surges and the impact that a wall would have on the
ability of a storm to recede.
In order for the project to proceed as approved by the HPB, it is necessary for the
City Commission to approve the request for an "After-the-Fact" Certificate of
Appropriateness for Demolition for the demolition of the Coral Rock Wall
previously located at the eastern terminus of 7ih Street.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Resolution
and grant the "After-the-Fact" Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition.
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G MIAMIBEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a public hearing will be held by the City Commission of
the City of Miami Beach, in the Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 1700
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, October 11,2006 at
10:30 a.m., regarding A Resolution To Grant An "After-The-Facf'Certificate Of
Appropriateness For The Demolition Of A Coral Rock Wall Previously Located At The
Eastern Terminus Of 77th Street, And Located Within The Altos Del Mar Local Historic
District.
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, c/o the City
Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1 st Floor, City Hall. Miami Beach, Florida 331~.
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
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.
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