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2007-26493 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26493 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THAT THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CLOSING OF LINCOLN ROAD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, BETWEEN ALTON ROAD AND LENOX AVENUE, 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 completed a traffic impact analysis which was reviewed by the City's traffic consultant; and WHEREAS, the traffic study 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 Avenue, 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 municipality, in lieu of two-thirds (2/3) concurrence, may pass a Resolution, following a duly noticed public-hearing, requesting Miami Dade Public Works Department to consider the proposed traffic flow modifications; and WHEREAS, the required public hearing was duly noticed and held on March 14,2007; and WHEREAS, following said public hearing, the Public Works Department recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve this Resolution, 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, following a duly noticed public hearing on March 14, 2007, hereby authorize the Mayor and City Manager to request that the Miami Dade County Public Works Department consider and approve the closing of Lincoln Road Mall to vehicular traffic, between Alton Road and Lennox Avenue, as required by the Miami Dade County Public Works Department Traffic Flow Modification/Street Closure Procedures. PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 14th day of March ,2007. ATTEST: 1JlA~ ~ ~ llA L0^- CITY CLERK Robert Parcher ~tJ)~~(U Michael Gongora ---- Vice-Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGe & fOR EXECUTION T:\AGENDA\2007\mar1407\Consent\Lincoln Road Public Hearing - RESO.doc v-31'.f.~ COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, following a duly advertised Public Hearing to hear public comment and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to request Miami-Oade Public Works Department to consider closing Lincoln Road from Alton Road to Lennox Avenue to vehicular traffic. Ke Intended Outcome Su orted: Improve or maintain traffic flow. Issue: Shall the Mayor and City Commission authorize a request to Miami-Dade County Public Works to consider c10sin Lincoln Road from Alton Road to Lenox Avenue to vehicular traffic? 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 Miami-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 a the Resolution. 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 City Manager ~ ,..,. MIAMI BEACH AGENDA ITEM DATE R7 c.. '3-Il.{-07 lD MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM FROM: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \ ....... y March 14,2007 () TO: DATE: SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA FOLLOWING A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO CONSIDER CLOSING LINCOLN ROAD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, 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 City Commission, at the meeting on February 14, 2007, set a Public Hearing for March 14, 2007 to hear public comment on closing Lincoln Road to vehicular traffic between Alton Road and Lenox Avenue. The south side of Lincoln Road between Alton Road and Lenox Avenue is comprised of active commercial uses, while 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 FloorArea 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. Miami-Dade County regulates this kind of road modification through the Traffic Flow Modifications/Street 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). The developer conducted a traffic impact analysis which was reviewed by the City's traffic consultant. The study was performed 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 1 ih Street. The analysis established that the aforementioned streets have sufficient capacity to carry the diverted traffic. The busiest intersection, 1 ih 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 1ih 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 1 ih 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. According to the Traffic Flow Modification/Street 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 street closure. Miami-Dade Public Works Department makes the final determination, which does not require presentation to the Miami-Dade County Commission. The developer will provide all the data needed for the application. This process will take approximately 8 months. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends making a request to the Miami-Dade County Public Works Department to consider making a traffic flow modification by closing Lincoln Road between Alton Road and Lennox Avenue to vehicular traffic. T:\AGENDAl2007lmar1407lConsentlLincoln Road Public Hearing - MEMO. doc 40 ..... 0 0 N '" N >- 0:: <( ::J 0:: co l.lJ U. ~ <( Ot 00 Z ::J V'l CI ~ 1&1 :c ! i: 1&1 i: E 0 v -0 ~ C1I ::I: 'E '" i: lD :I: ce MIAMI BEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTlCE'1S HEREBygiVenthatlPubtic~ngWill be~by theCityQ,mhussion of the City of Miami Beach::iA ttW ' ConmIssion Chambers, 3rdfloor. C'1ty HaJ~1700ConventionCenterOrMlJMiamlSeach, Fkirida, on Wednesday, MaIdI 14,,- at 10145.. A.. M.,To Obtain Public Cornment.Regarding A Request By The City.Of Miami Beach TO. Miami-Dade County PubliC.. .WxIcf.' ..' For T\1e CooskIeration Of Trafficflow t.1odiftcations On l..incoIn Road, Between Alton Road And .Lenox Avenue, RelatIVe To Iht. C/OsUl1 Of That PortIoo Of Uncoln Road;Betweel1 Alton Road'And Lenox Avenue, To Vehicular Traffic f>a Required 'By :The'." Oadc!~ WQrksTraflicFIowModificationl Street Closure Procedures. . i1.;';,,>. ~""~~;~~~~3~$13-1fIli ... ...~; ItfTERESTEDl'ARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or berepreserrted by an .agent, or to express their viewsln'wri'lg addressed to the City CommlSsion, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1 st Floor, City HaU. Miami Beech, Florida 33139'. This meeting may be opened and continued and, under such circumstances additional legal notice would not ~ pmYild;, ~ _ ~ . '.', ,,'- -. '; ..." Robert E. Parcher "0"' , City Clerk City of Miami Beach , , p' ,\ Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. 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