2007-26467 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26467
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH TO MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATIONS ON LINCOLN
ROAD, BETWEEN ALTON ROAD AND LENOX AVENUE, RELATIVE TO THE
CLOSURE OF THAT PORTION OF LINCOLN ROAD, BETWEEN ALTON
ROAD AND LENOX AVENUE, TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AS REQUIRED BY
THE MIAMI DADE PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATION /
STREET CLOSURE PROCEDURES.
WHEREAS, the south side of Lincoln Road, between Alton Road and Lenox
Avenue, is comprised of active commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, a parking lot and the adjacent SunTrust building, located at 1111
Lincoln Road, currently occupy the north side Lincoln Road; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on February 07, 2006, the Design Review
Board approved the development of a new parking garage, with ground level
accessory commercial uses, at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Alton Road,
at 1111 Lincoln Road (the Project); and
WHEREAS, the Board further requested that the developer of the aforestated
Project, UIA Management, LLC (Developer), enter into discussions with the City,
relative to exploring the possibility of closing this block of Lincoln Road to
vehicular traffic, and extending the pedestrian mall all the way through, to Alton
Road; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the pedestrian mall will benefit this portion of
Lincoln Road, and reinforce the pedestrian experience of Lincoln Road, from
Washington Avenue through to Alton Road; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County regulates traffic flow modifications through
the Traffic Flow Modifications/Street Closure procedures developed by Miami-
Dade County Public Works; and
WHEREAS, the procedures require that the City asses the traffic flow
modification in order to determine traffic impact in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has initially completed and presented to the City
Administration a traffic impact analysis, which, in part, shows that the proposed
closure of this portion of Lincoln Road to vehicular traffic, and turning it into an
extension of the pedestrian mall would have no significant traffic impact on the
adjacent streets; specifically Alton Road and Lenox Avenues, from 16th to 1 ih
street; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Dade County Public Works Department, Traffic
Engineering Division, Traffic Flow Modification(s)/Street Closure Manual
indicates that a municipal jurisdiction, in lieu of two-thirds (2/3) concurrence, may
pass a Resolution, following a public-hearing, requesting Miami Dade Public
Works Department to consider the proposed traffic flow modifications; and
WHEREAS, accordingly the Public Works Department recommends that the
Mayor and City Commission set the required public hearing for March 14, 2007,
to hear public comment regarding the proposed traffic flow modification, relative
to the closure of that portion of Lincoln Road, between Alton Road and Lenox
Avenue, to vehicular traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and
City Commission hereby authorize the setting of a Public Hearing on March 14,
2007, at 10:45 am/~..to be held in the City Commission Chambers, Third Floor,
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, in order to obtain citizen
input prior to final consideration of the proposed traffic flow modification relative
to the closure of that portion of Lincoln Road, between Alton Road and Lenox
Avenue, to vehicular traffic.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 14th day OfF br ry
,2007.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK Robert Parcher
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, setting a public
hearing to obtain public comment regarding the traffic flow modification on Lincoln Road, between Alton
Road and Lenox Avenue, as required by the Miamj..[)ade Public Works Traffic Flow Modification 1 Street
Closure Procedures.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Improve or Maintain Traffic Flow
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission set a public hearing to obtain public comment regarding the
traffic flow modification on Lincoln Road?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The extension of the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall between Alton Road and Lenox Avenue has been
proposed as a project that will reinforce the pedestrian experience of Lincoln Road from Washington
Avenue through to Alton Road.
Miami -Dade County regulates this kind of road modification through the Traffic Flow
Modifications/Street Closure procedures developed by Miam~Dade County Public Works. According
to the Traffic Flow Modification/Street Closure procedures, the City may pass a resolution after a
public hearing requesting County Public Works approval.
The Administration recommends settin the Public Hearin on March 14,2007.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The Historic Preservation Board endorsed the ro osal on November 14, 2006
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
D 2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Robert Halfhill 6833 - Fernando Vazquez
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
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City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~ A~
February 14, 2007 U"--- D
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
OBTAIN PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A REQUEST BY THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FOR
THE CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATIONS ON
LINCOLN ROAD, BETWEEN ALTON ROAD AND LENOX AVENUE, AS
REQUIRED BY THE MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC FLOW
MODIFICATION / STREET CLOSURE PROCEDURES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
ANAL YSIS
The south side of Lincoln Road between Alton Road and Lenox Avenue is comprised of
active commercial uses, a parking lot and the adjacent SunTrust building currently
occupy the north side of Lincoln Road. The current conditions of the Alton and Lincoln
Road site have a blighting impact on the surrounding area, and the vacuous nature of
the corner parking lot has, for many years, been contrary to the more ordered urban
form of the City, particularly at a significant intersection such as this. Because of Flow
Area Ratio (FAR) limitations, the only type of building that can be placed on the site of
the parking lot is a parking structure with limited accessory commercial and residential
space.
When the Design Review Board approved the new parking garage at the intersection of
Lincoln Road and Alton Road with ground level accessory commercial uses, the
applicant was encouraged to enter into discussions with the City relative to exploring the
possibility of closing this block of Lincoln Road to vehicular traffic and extending the
pedestrian mall through to Alton Road. The administration believes the extension of the
very successful pedestrian mall will benefit this portion of Lincoln Road and reinforce the
pedestrian experience of Lincoln Road from Washington Avenue through to Alton Road.
The proposal is considering the scale and design of the modern architecture that will
frame the western gateway to Lincoln Road, including the Cinema building and the
iconic parking garage.
City Commission Memorandum
February 14, 2006
Lincoln Road Public Hearing
Page 2 of 2
Miami-Dade County regulates this kind of road modification through the Traffic Flow
ModificationslStreet Closure procedures developed by Miami-Dade County Public
Works. According to the procedures the City must provide the following information to
obtain the approval:
. Traffic study indicating the benefits of this recommendation. The study must also
evaluate the impact on County or State Roads and on nearby streets.
. Coordination with agencies that are potentially affected by the traffic flow
modification (Fire and Police Department).
According to the Traffic Flow ModificationlStreet Closure procedures, the Miami-Dade
County Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division, Traffic Flow
Modification(s)/Street Closure Manual indicates that a municipal jurisdiction may pass a
resolution after a public hearing, requesting to consider the proposed traffic flow
modifications. Miami-Dade Public Works Department makes the final determination,
which does not require presentation to the Miami-Dade County Commission.
The developer conducted a traffic impact analysis to address concerns related to added
congestion in the area resulting from the street closure. This analysis showed that the
closure of Lincoln Road and subsequent traffic conditions will have a minor impact on
adjacent streets, specifically along Alton Road and Lenox Avenue, from 16th Street to
17th Street. The analysis established that the aforementioned streets have sufficient
capacity to carry over the diverted traffic. The busiest intersection, 17th Street and Alton
Road is already in compromised levels of service, and the closure will have minimum
impact on the intersection.
Operational analysis conducted for future conditions at other adjacent intersections
(Alton Road and Lincoln Road; Alton Road and 16th Street; Lenox Avenue and 17'h
Street; Lenox Avenue at Lincoln Road; Lenox Avenue at 16th Street) suggests that these
intersections will continue to operate at current levels of service with no added
deterioration in level of service. The elimination of the westbound movement also
reduces conflicts with vehicles on Alton Road allowing a better operation at 17'h Street
and Alton Road intersections.
This recommendation has been discussed with City of Miami Beach Fire Department
which does not have any objection as long as access for fire trucks is provided. The
Police Department has raised no objections.
The developer will provide all the data needed for the application. This process will take
approximately 8 months.
The City recommends setting a Public Hearing to obtain public comment regarding the
traffic flow modification on Lincoln Road.
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