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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
The Honorable Mayor and City cor:nmiss,~i)
Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City Ma~,er (11
Christopher Brimo, AICP et f /
Planning Director 'j/
Date: September 20, 2011
RE: Amendment to the Historic
Preservation Board
Ordinance
ITEM No. --III,-~""",,-_
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida, amending
the Land Development Code to place in one article all current regulations pertaining to historic
preservation by amending Section 20-6.1(D)(I)(a) entitled "Historic Preservation Board
Establishment and Membership" in order to require that one member be a licensed attorney; and
by creating new Article XI, "Historic Preservation Regulations" including Section 20-11.1 to be
entitled "Historic Preservation Standards"; Section 20-11.2 to be entitled "Designation of Historic
Sites"; Section 20-11.3 to be entitled "Historic Designation Reports"; Section 20-11.4 to be entitled
"Demolition of designated sites; demolition by neglect and certificates of appropriateness"; Section
20-11.5 to be entitled "Special Provisions Applicable to Designated Historic Sites" and making
revisions to update current wording and to modify certain provisions related to the demolition
delay period; and deleting from the Land Development Code regulations pertaining to historic
preservation including Sections 20-4.9, 20-4.11, 20-5.17, 20-5.18, 20-5.19; providing for
severability; providing for ordinances in conflict; and providing an effective date.
STATUS UPDATE
At its meeting held on January 25,2011, the Planning Board conducted a public hearing and adopted a
motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the proposed amendment with the
suggestion that the regulations creating the Board membership/duties should stay in Section 20-6, and that
the proposed change in new Section 20-11.1 (A) (2)(a) from "and" to "or" should not be adopted.
On March 15, 2011, the City Commission deferred this item with a 5-0 vote. The Commission requested
staff to review Section 2 entitled "Historic Preservation Regulations", Section 20-11 of the Land
Development Code for consistency with the Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances. Staff found that
the format proposed by South Miami was consistent with the Code for Miami-Dade County. The Miarni-
Dade County Code provided more discretion than the City's prior historic preservation regulations and all
we have done was to make the Land Development Code as flexible as Miami-Dade County Code, (see
attached M-D County Code).
At the April 4, 2011 City Commission meeting, Mr. Jeffrey Bass, attorney, voiced his objections during
the public hearing portion of this item. His objections to the item were regarding the extension of the
delay to the demolition period, how the use of the word "may" in the ordinance was changed to "shall",
and how the word "and" was changed to the word "OT." Because of this, the commission deferred the item
a second time so that the ordinance could be sent back to the Historic Preservation Board for further
review. For additional information, please refer to the attached meeting minutes for the April 4, 2011 City
Commission meeting.
At the May 23, 2011 Historic Preservation Board meeting, the Board discussed this item and had
questions for Mr. Pepe [City Attorney]. However, because the City Attorney was not present at the
meeting, no motion was taken on this item and was deferred to the next regular scheduled Historic
Preservation Board meeting. Pursuant to Section 20-6.l(D)(2)(a)(i) Historic Preservation Board,
Organization, Meetings, of the Land Development Code, The Board shall hold one (1) regular meeting
each month on the last Monday of each month, except in June.
At the July 25,2011 Historic Preservation Board meeting, the Board met and discussed this item with the
City Attorney. The item was discussed in keeping with the April 4, 2011 City Com:rp.fssion concerns and
reasons for deferral. The Board motioned to defer the item so that the City Attorney would include
additional language that would clarify and justifY the demolition approval delayed effective date of up to
six months. For additional information, please refer to the Boards attached meeting minutes of July 25,
2011.
At the August 29, 2011 Historic Preservation Board meeting, the Board met and discussed this item once
again with the City Attorney. The item was discussed in keeping with the July 25, 2011 meeting motion
that the City Attorney would include additional language in reference to the demolition approval delayed
effective date of up to six months. After careful review of this entire document to ensure that it is in line
with the City's vision for its historic areas the Board determined that the change in how the board is
appointed must be revised to be consistent with current regulations. It is no longer the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the City Commission who appoints the members of the board and pursuant to
Section 20-6.1(D)(1)(a), but rather each city commissioner shall appoint one (1) person to serve as a
representative on the board. The City Attorney was researching the original ballot summary and has
suggested that we may need to change the language in the "published" charter to conform to the ballot
summary as well.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the Staffs recommendation that the attached proposed ordinance be approved as presented.
Attachments:
• Item #16 of City Commission Meeting Minutes, dated April 4, 2011
• HPB Staff Report dated August 29, 2011
• HPB Meeting Minutes, dated July 25, 2011
o Draft Ordinance
• Public Notices
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3 An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code to place in one article all
4 current regulations pertaining to historic preservation by amending Section 20-6.1
5 (D)(I)(a) entitled "Historic Preservation Board Establishment and Membership" in
6 order to require that one member be a licensed attorney; and by creating new Article
7 XI, "Historic Preservation RegUlations" including Section 20-11.1 to be entitled
8 "Historic Preservation Standards"; Section 20-11.2 to be entitled "Designation of
9 Historic Sites"; Section 20-11.3 to be entitled "Historic Designation Reports"; Section
10 20-11.4 to be entitled "Demolition of designated sites; demolition by neglect and
11 certificates of appropriateness"; Section 20-11.5 to be entitled "Special Provisions
12 Applicable to Designated Historic Sites" and making revisions to update current
13 wording and to modify certain provisions related to the demolition delay period; and
14 deleting from the Land Development Code regulations pertaining to historic
15 preservation including Sections 20-4.9, 20-4.11, 20-5.17, 20-5.18, 20-5.19.
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17 WHEREAS, the Land Development Code regulations which guide the
18 preservation activities of the City were adopted over a period of twenty years and are
19 contained in six sections in three different chapters, which makes it difficult for citizens,
20 architects, and contractors to locate and understand the regulations related to preservation
21 activities; and
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23 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its December 27, 2010 meeting
24 after reviewing all of the historic regulations contained in the Land Development Code
25 recommended that the regulations be updated and re-organized so that they can be located
26 in one section of the Code; and
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28 WHEREAS, the Plauning and Zoning Department prepared an amendment to the
29 Land Development Code which amends certain provisions of the Code which regulate
30 historic preservation and creates a new Land Development Code Article XI, "Historic
31 Preservation Regulations" which places all existing preservation activities in one location;
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34 WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its January 25, 2011 meeting after public
35 hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the
36 proposed amendment with the suggestion that the regulations creating the Board
37 membership/duties should stay in Section 20-6, and that the proposed change 111 new
38 Section 20-11.1(A)(2)(a) from "and" to "or" should not be adopted; and
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40 WHEREAS, the Administration is supportive of the proposed creation of a new
41 Land Development Code Article XI, "Historic Preservation Regulations" and the Planning
42 Board's recommendation that the regulations creating the Board membership/duties should
43 stay in Section 20-6, and that the proposed change in new Section 20-11.1 (A) (2)(a) from
44 "and" to "or" should not be adopted; and
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46 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its August 29, 2011 meeting after
47 carefully reviewing the historic regulations contained in the Land Development Code and
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1 after public hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays recommending
2 approval of the proposed amendment and instructed staff to proceed with the amended
3 regulations to the City Commission for adoption; and
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5 WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the
6 Historic Preservation Board, Plmming Board and City Administration and enact the
7 aforesaid amendments.
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9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
10 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. That Section 20-6.1 (D) entitled "Historic Preservation Board" is hereby
amended as follows:
20-6.1 -Administrative entities.
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(D) Historic Preservation Board.
(1) Establishment and Membership.
(a) A Historic Preservation Board is hereby created which shall consist of nine
(9) members who reside or work in the City.
1. Tfts ),{a:;"@f!, ;vitli tft@ advi€~€ and @@fi8€at €If tfts City
C@mmissi€ll1, shall a}3p€lim th€ m@mh€fS €If the 13€1ani.
i. Each city commissioner shall appoint one (1) person to serve as a
representative on the board, and all remaining members of snch
board or committee in excess of five (5) shall be appointed by three (3)
affirmative votes ofthe city commission based on recommendations
snbmitted by any city commissioner. Reappointments and/or
replacements are to be made in the identical manner as the original
appointments.
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All members shall be familiar with the purposes of
preserving and protecting districts, structures or sites
having historic or archeological worth.
Board membership shall include two (2) registered
architects licensed to practice in the State of Florida. If it is
determined by the city commission that the positions of
architect cmmot be filled by a qualified individual who
resides or works in the city, the residency requirement may
be waived by the commission and the position of architect
may be filled by a qualified individual who does not reside
or work in the city. Board membership shall include one
(1) licensed Florida attorney. If it is determined by the
city commission that the position of attorney cannot be
filled by a qualified individual who resides or works in
the city, the residency requirement may be waived by
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the commission and the position of attorney may be
filled by a qualified individual who does not reside or
work in the city,
Members shall serve for a term of two (2) years.
(b) Any member of the board shall be automatically removed for missing
three (3) regular meetings in a row or five (5) meetings in a twelve-month
period.
i. The Planning and Zoning Director shall keep a record of
meetings missed.
ii. The Planning and Zoning Director shall advise the City
Commission and the member being removed that such
member has been automatically removed.
(2) Organization.
(a) Meetings.
i. The board shall hold one (1) regular meeting each month
on the last Monday of each month, except in June.
ii. Meetings shall not be held if no designation reports, plans,
specifications or scheduled matters are to be submitted
and/or initiated by the board for review.
iii. Agendas of all meetings shall be posted at City Hall not
less than three (3) working days prior to any regularly
scheduled meetings, excluding workshops.
(b) The board shall elect from its membership a chair and vice-chair
for a one year non-successive term, respectively.
i. The chair shall normally preside at all meetings of the
board.
ii. In the absence of the chair, the vice-chair shall preside.
(c) A temporary chair may be elected at any meeting when both the
chair and the vice-chair are absent or recused.
(3) Powers and Duties.
(a) The board shall have all such powers and duties granted by state
law, ~ Miami-Dade County Code and this Code.
(b) The board shall review and recommend approval, disapproval or
modification of all applications for final approval by the City
Commission of historic district and historic site designations, and
site plans and specifications, and Certificates of Appropriateness, as
required under this Code.
(c) The board shall maintain and update files from the Miami-Dade
County Historic Survey within the city for the purpose of
determining and promoting those districts and sites of special
historic or archeological value or interest.
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(d) The board shall make recommendations to the City Commission
on the designation of historic districts and sites, and archeological
sites, pursuant to this Code.
(e) The board shall endeavor to improve and expand the ~
Miami-Dade County Historic Survey with additional sites,
information, oral histories and any other material as may be
available, and periodically, to reevaluate the survey to determine
whether changing times and values warrant recognition of new or
different, historic and/or archeological districts and sites.
(f) The board shall, in reference to specific historic districts or sites,
or archaeological sites, recommend to the City Commission the use
of preservation incentives, including tax incentives and advantages.
(g) The board shall make recommendations to the City Commission
concerning application for and the utilization of grants from federal
and state agencies, or from private groups and individuals, and
utilization of city funds to promote the preservation of historically
significant districts and sites and archaeologically significant sites.
(h) The board shall recommend contact of public and private
organizations and individuals, engage in historic and archeological
preservation education, and undertake all reasonable and proper
means to promote preservation of historically and archaeologically
significant properties which are proposed for, or under threat of,
demolition, destruction or significant degradation.
(i) The board shall evaluate and comment upon decisions by request
of other public agencies affecting the physical development and
appearance of historically significant districts and sites and
archaeologically significant sites, or upon the request of the City
Commission.
(j) The board shall recommend approval of historic and
archeological markers for properties within the city.
(k) The board shall advise the city commission on matters related to
the use, administration and maintenance of city-owned historically
significant properties.
(I) The board shall promote and encourage communication and
exchange of ideas and information between the board and owners of
historically and archaeologically significant properties, potential
developers, public officials, financial institutions, and other
interested persons.
(m) The board shall have the responsibility to advise the City
administration and City Commission on various matters, In
accordance with the terms of this Code.
(n) The board shall conduct any other function which may be
designated or assigned by act of the City Commission.
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(4) Procedures.
(a) Quomm and voting.
i. A quorwn shall be five (5) members.
ii. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present
shall be required to pass upon any matter on which the board
is required to act under this Code.
iii. In instances when the board considers a designation
report, a quomm shall consist of five (5) members, at least
one (I) of whom shall be an architect.
(b) The board shall keep a permanent record of all proceedings
before it.
( c) Meetings of the board shall be public and notification of such
meetings shall be given in accordance with Code provisions. If any
scheduled meeting is not held, then all applications scheduled for
such meeting, except designation reports, shall be heard and decided
by the Pl_illg aft€! Z@ll:il'lg Director of the cBliihlillg, Z@llillg aft€!
C@lll:lll:lillitoy h>@v@I@IlIll:@1it Planning and Zoning Department (or the
director's designee) no later than the end of the next business day
after the scheduled meeting was to have been held. The director's
decision, if for approval, shall constitute Historic Preservation
Board approval.
(d) All approved designation reports shall bear the official signature
of the chair presiding at the meeting at which such reports are
approved.
(e) Reserved
(f) Financial interest.
i. Any member of the board who has a special financial
interest, direct or indirect, in any matter before the board
shall make that interest known and shall abstain from
participation therein in any manner.
ii. Willful failure to disclose such financial interest shall
constitute malfeasance in office and shall render the action
voidable by the City Commission.
35 Section 2. That new Article XI, to be entitled "Historic Preservation Regulations"
36 Section 20-11 is hereby created and shall read as follows:
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(l) The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation
Projects: with Guidelines for Applying the Standards, 1979, or as may be
updated, and the M@w@Il@litan Miami-Dade County historic preservation
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guidelines shall be used by the board for reviewing projects proposed for
designated historic properties and sites or for properties within historic
districts.
(2) In addition to the above referenced federal and county guidelines, the
following shall also be utilized as general standards by the board for
determining structures and sites having historic or archeological
significance: ~ Districts, sites, structures and objects of national, state and
local importance are of historic significance if they possess integrity of
location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association,
@l' and meets one of the following:
~ ill Are associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or
~ ill Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our
past; or
~ itl Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style
or method of construction or work of a master; or that possess high
artistic value, or that represent a distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual distinction; or
~ @ Have yielded, or are likely to yield information in history or
prehistory; or
~ flU Are listed in the National Historic Register.
(B) Demolition of Historic Structures.
In addition to all other provisions of this Code, the board shall consider the
following standards in evaluating applications for demolition of designated historic
structures.
(1) Is the structure of such interest or quality that it would reasonably meet
national, state or local criteria for designation as an historic or architectural
landmark?
(2) Is the structure of such design, craftsmanship or material that it could be
reproduced only with great difficulty and/or expense?
(3) Is the structure one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the area,
city, county or region?
(4) Does the structure contribute significantly to the historic character of a
designated district?
(5) Would retention of the structure promote the general welfare of the city
by providing an opportunity for study of local history, architecture and
design or by developing an understanding of the importance and value of a
particular culture and heritage?
(6) Are there definite plans for reuse of the property if the proposed
demolition is carried out, and what will be the effect of those plans on the
character of the surrounding area?
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Prior to the designation of an individual historic or archeological site, an
investigation and formal designation report must be filed with the Historic
Preservation Board.
(B) Historic Preservation Board Recommendation.
The Historic Preservation Board shall make recommendations to the City
Commission concerning all properties proposed as historic sites, districts or
archeological zones.
(C) Proposals and Preliminary Evaluation and Recommendation.
(1) Application for designation of individual properties and distriets may be
made to the Planning and Zoning Department by any member of the
Historie Preservation Board, the Environmental Review and Preservation
Board, the City Commission, the City administration or the property
owner(s) of the subject property for designation.
(2) The Historic Preservation Board shall conduct a preliminary evaluation
of available data for conformance with the criteria set forth herein and may
direct the preparation of a formal designation report by one of the members
of the board. The Historic Preservation Board may then meet as a body and
develop recommendations to transmit to the City Commission regarding
designations.
(D) Historic Preservation Board Findings.
(1) If the board finds that the proposed designation meets the intent and
criteria set forth in this Code, it shall transmit such recommendation to the
Planning Board and City Commission with the designation report and any
additions or modifications deemed appropriate.
(2) If the board finds that the proposed designation does not meet the intent
and criteria in this Code, no further action shall be required, except that the
board's action may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of this
Code.
(E) Planning Board Review.
(1) Following a favorable recommendation by the Historic Preservation
Board, a proposed designation shall be implemented by the adoption of an
"HP-OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zone for the property set forth in
the historic designation report.
(2) The Planning Board shall determine if the designation is compatible
with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and if the proposed
historic site and/or district regulations would change any existing zoning
district regulations such as, for example, permitted use, height, floor area
ratio, yard setbacks or off-street parking. The review shall be pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 20-5.5, Applications requiring public
hearings. The recommendation of the Planning Board on the proposed
designation shall be transmitted to the City Commission.
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(F) City Commission Public Hearing.
(1) Public Hearing Requirement. The City Commission shall hold a public
hearing, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 20-5.5(G) and notice
requirements of subsection (2) and as required by the provisions of the City
Charter, on each proposed designation within sixty (60) calendar days of the
recommendation by the Historic Preservation Board and/or the filing of the
completed designation report.
(2) Notice Requirement. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to the public
hearing for each proposed designation of an individual site, district or zone,
the Planning and Zoning Director shall mail a copy of the designation
report to the owner at the address listed on the most recent tax rolls as
notification of the intent of the City Commission to consider designation of
the property.
(3) Objections. Upon notification, any owner of a property proposed for·
individual designation who wishes to object shall submit to the City Clerk's
Office a notarized statement certifying the objection to the designation.
SggH@li29 5.10& Section 20-11.3 -Historic designation reports.
(A) Report Format and Contents.
Report format designating historic or archeological sites may vary according to the
type of designation. All reports shall address the following:
(l) Historical, cultural, architectural and archeological significance of the
property or properties being recommended for designation;
(2) Projected, proposed or existing public improvements and developmental
or renewal plans;
(3) Boundary recommendations for historic districts and archeological
zones and identification of boundaries of individual sites being designated~
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(4) };: signed aDd s@sltHI SU:R'@Y of the suhjeet })r9IH~rty hy a registered
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(B) Nonconforming Properties.
Where a report is filed recommending designation of a district, the report must
identifY those properties, if any, within the district which are not historically or
architecturally compatible with structures in the district, and such report shall
provide standards for regulating such nonconforming properties.
SSgti@li 29 5.19 Section 20-11.4 Demolition of designated sites; demolition by
neglect and certificates of appropriateness.
(A) Order Required.
Demolition of a designated building, structure, improvement, or site may only
occur pursuant to an order of a govermnental agency or a court of competent
jurisdiction or pursuant to an approved application by the owner. Demolition by
neglect or significant degradation of a designated building, structure, improvement,
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1 or site is hereby declared to be a violation of this Code, and IS subject to the
2 penalties and provisions set forth under Section 20-6.
3 (B) Notice Required.
4 (1) Governmental agencies having the authority to demolish unsafe·
5 structures shall receive notice of designation of individual sites, districts, or
6 archeological zones pursuant to this Code from the Historic Preservation
7 Board.
8 (2) The Historic Preservation Board shall be deemed an interested party and
9 shall be entitled to receive notice of any public hearings conducted by said
10 governmental agency and the owner relative to the feasibility of, and the
II public interest in, preserving the designated property, or significant relics
12 and artifllCts.
13 (C) Demolition Approval.
14 (1) No permit for voluntary demolition of a designated building, structure,
15 improvement or site shall be issued to the owner thereof until an application
16 for approval and the reasons therefore have been submitted to and approved
17 by the Plmming and Zoning Divisi@fi Department, pursuant to the
18 procedures in this Code.
19 (2) The Historic Preservation Board may petition the City Commission to
20 23 grant demolition approval under the condition that demolition permit application be
21 put on hold to allow the Board time to determine whether there is a !lerson, group or entity
22 ("interested person") who, in the opinion of the Board, is ready, willing and able to make
23 reasonable arrangements with the owner for the preservation of the property or who, in the opinion
24 of the Board, is ready, willing and reasonably able to raise money for the same or similar purpose.
25 However, in no event shall the delay exceed 60 days ("Initial Delay Period"), unless a member of
26 the Board notifies the City Commission that an interested person has been identified. Notice to the
27 City Commission shall be in writing and delivered to the City Clerk by United States maiL
28 facsimile transmission, e-mail or any other acceptable means, including by hand delivery. The
29 notice shall be delivered to the City Commission before the expiration of the Initial Delay Period.
30 If snch notice is timely delivered to the City Commission, the City Commission shall address the
31 matter at its next Commission meeting at which time it may delay the demolition for 6 months to
32 allow the interested person time to make arrangements with the owner and/or to raise necessary
33 funds. However, if the City Commission fails to vote on the matter and if the matter is not voted
34 upon at the next two scheduled City Commission meetings, the hold on the demolition process
35 shall be lifted the next business day following the last of such meetings. If the Commission grants
36 an extension, the Board, before the expiration of the extension, shall present the City Commission
37 with a status report. Thereafter, the City Commission may delay the demolition for a period not to
38 exceed 6 months to allow the interested party time to make satisfactory arrangement with the
39 owner for the preservation of the property. At the end of this period of time, the pennit hold shall
40 be lifted and the owner shall be allowed to proceed with demolition pennitting procedure.
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(3) Grant of a demolition approval shall be evidenced by written order of
the Plarming and Zoning Di'lisi@fi Department detailing the public interest
which is sought to be preserved.
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(4) Such written order may be appealed to the City Commission, pursuant to
provisions of this Code.
(D) Structure Preservation.
(1) During the demolition delay period, the board may take such action as it
deems necessary to preserve the structure concerned, in accordance with the
purposes of this Code.
(2) Such steps may include, but shall not be limited to:
(a) Consultation with civic groups, agencies and interested citizens;
(b) Recommendations for acquiring property by public or private
bodies or agencies; and
(c) Exploration of the possibility of moving one (1) or more
structures or other features.
(E) Certificate of Appropriateness.
(1) Certificate Required as Prerequisite to Alteration, Etc. Pursuant to a
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Director of the need for an
appropriateness review, no building, structure, improvement, landscape
feature, or archeological site within the City of South Miami which is
designated pursuant to this Code shall be erected, altered, restored,
renovated, excavated, moved, or demolished until an application for a
"Certificate of Appropriateness" regarding any architectural features,
landscape features, or site improvements has been submitted to and
approved by the Historic Preservation Board or by the City Commission
upon appeal.
Architectural features shall include, but not be limited to, the architectural
style, scale, massing, siting, general design, and general arrangement of the
exterior of the building or structure, including the type, style and color of
roofs, windows, doors and appurtenances. Landscape features and site
improvements shall include, but are not limited to, site regarding,
subsurface alterations, fill deposition, paving, landscaping, walls, fences,
courtyards, signs and exterior lighting.
No certificate of appropriateness shall be approved unless the architectural
plans for said construction, alteration, excavation, restoration, renovation, or
relocation are approved by the Historic Preservation Board or by the City
Commission upon appeal. A certificate of appropriateness requesting a
demolition permit for a designated historic structure must receive approval
of the City Commission regardless of whether or not an appeal has been
filed.
(2) Standards for Issuance. The Historic Preservation Board shall adopt and
may, from time to time, amend the standards by which applications for any
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certificate of appropriateness may be evaluated. In adopting these
guidelines, it shall be the intent of the board to promote maintenance,
restoration, adaptive reuses appropriate to the property, and compatible
contemporary designs that are harmonious with the exterior architectural
and landscape features of neighboring buildings, sites, and streetscapes.
These guidelines may also serve as criteria for the Planning and Zoning
Director to make decisions regarding the need for an application for a
certificate.
(3) Procedures.
(4)
(a) An applicant for a certificate of appropriateness shall submit an
application to the Planning and Zoning Department and accompany
such application with full plans and specifications, site plan, and
samples of materials as deemed appropriate to fully describe the
proposed appearance, color, texture, or materiaIs, and architectural
design of the building and any outbuilding, wall, courtyard, fence,
landscape feature, paving, signage, and exterior lighting.
The applicant shall provide adequate information to enable
visualization of the effect of the proposed action on the applicant's
building and its adjacent buildings and streetscapes.
If such application involves a designated archeological site, the
applicant shall provide full plans and specifications of work that
may affect the surface and subsurface of the archeological site.
(b) The Historic Preservation Board shall review upon an
application for a certificate of appropriateness affecting designated
properties at a public meeting. The Board may approve, deny, or
approve an application with conditions.
Appeals from Board decision
(a) An applicant or any interested party may appeal to the City
Commission within 15 days, a certificate of appropriateness decision
made by the Historic Preservation Board. The appeaI shall be
submitted to the City Clerk on a fonn provided by the City Clerk.
(b) The City Commission may approve, deny, or approve in
modified form an application on appeal, subject to the acceptance of
the modification by the applicant, or suspend action on the
application for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days in order to
seek technical advice from outside its members or to meet further
with the appliCant to revise or modify the application. Notice of the
public hearing by the City Commission shall be given to the
applicant, property owner( s) and appellant by certified mail and to
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other interested parties by advertisement in a newspaper of general
circulation at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
(c) The .decision of the City Commission on the appeal shall be
issued in writing. Evidence of approval of the appeal and the
application shall be by certificate of appropriateness issued in the
form of a resolution of the City Commission.
(d) If the appeal is denied, or modification is recommended, the
City Commission shall, to the extent possible, make specific
findings as to the reasons for denial and modification, and
recommend appropriate changes, if possible.
(5) Compliance of Work with Certificate Standards.
All work performed pursuant to the issuance of any certificate of
appropriateness shall conform to the requirements of the certificate. The
City Manager shall designate an official to perform necessary inspections in
connection with enforcement of this chapter, who shall be empowered to
issue a stop work order if performance is not in accordance with the issued
certificate.
No work shall proceed as long as a stop work order continues in effect.
Copies of inspection reports shall be furnished to the City Manager and
copies of any stop work orders shall be furnished to both the Historic
Preservation Board and the applicant. The designated official shall ensure
that work not in accordance with a certificate of appropriateness shall be
corrected to comply with the certificate of appropriateness prior to
withdrawing the stop work order.
(6) Emergency, Temporary Measures.
For the purpose of remedying emergency conditions determined to be
dangerous to life, health, or property, nothing contained herein shall prevent
the making of any temporary construction, reconstruction, or other repairs
to a building or site, pursuant to an order of a govemment agency or a court
of competent jurisdiction.
The owner of a building damaged by fire or natural calamity shall be
permitted to stabilize the building immediately without approval and to
rehabilitate it later under the normal review procedures of this chapter.
S@@ti@!i 2Q 4.11 Section 20-11.5 Special provisions applicable to designated
historic sites.
(A) Non-Conforming Signs.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20-4.3 (K), all existing non-conforming
signs located on a designated historic site may be repaired, altered, modified, copy
changed, expanded, replaced, or replicated provided that the Historic Preservation
Board approves and issues a certificate of appropriateness.
(B) Off Street Parking Requirements.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20-404, designated historic sites are
exempt from all parking requirements.
(C) Damage to a Nonconforming Structure.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 20-4.8(0) if a nonconforming
designated historic structure is damaged by more than fifty (50) percent of its
replacement value such structure may be repaired or reconstructed to the same
footprint, height, and density; providing that the architectural style, design and
historic context is consistent with the original designation as evidenced by the
issuance of a certificate of appropriateness by the Historic Preservation Board.
(D) Variances for designated historic sites.
fI Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20-5.5 and Section 20-6.1(3)(h), the
authority for hearing and recommending upon a variance request submitted for a
designated historic site or for a contributing building within a designated historic
district, shall be vested in the Historic Preservation Board subject to the following
conditions and restrictions:
(l) The Planning and Zoning Department shall review all plans for
alterations, additions, restoration or renovation of designated historic site
prior to the applicant's submission for a Certificate of Appropriateness and
shall determine if there is a required variance in cOimection with the
proposed construction.
(2) The variance in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness, if approved, shall result in significant historic renovation
or preservation.
(3) The Planning and Zoning Department and the Historic Preservation
Board shall follow the same procedural steps for the application, review and
recommending upon a variance as specified herein for the Planning Board
under Section 20-5.5. There shall be no fees charged for the variance
application.
(4) Recommendations by the Historic Preservation Board on a requested
variance in conjunction with an application for a . Certificate of
Appropriateness shall not require a finding of hardship or extraordinary
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5 Section 3. That existing the Land Development Code regulations pertaining to historic
6 preservation including Section 20-4.9 entitled "Historic preservation standards", Section
7 20-4.11 entitled "Special provisions applicable to designated historic sites"; Section 20-
8 5.17 entitled "Designation of Historic Sites"; Section 20-5.18 entitled "Historic
9 Designation Reports", and Section 20-5.19 entitled "Demolition of designated sites;
10 demolition by neglect and certificates of appropriateness" are hereby included in new
11 Article-II,:. and th:@n~t'@n~ af@ a@h~t@€l ana f@m@v@€i R€Hll th€ Lan€l D@lf@h~~m@m C€Hl@.
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14 ordinance are hereby repealed.
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17 held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not
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38 LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND Mayor Stoddard:
39 EXECUTION THEREOF: Vice Mayor Newman:
40 Commissioner Palmer:
41 Connnissioner Beasley:
42 IslThomas F. Pepe :--_______ _
43 CITY ATTORNEY
Commissioner Harris:
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
COURTESY NOTICE
AND DATE CHANGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida
will conduct Publio Hearings at its regular City CommissJon meeting scheduled for
Monday. April 4. :2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m .. in the City Commission Chambers,
6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following itam(s):
A Resolution relating to a request pur:5uanl to Section 20·4.4{J) of1he Land Development
Code faT Special Use Approval to locate an Interim Pat1<!ng lot at 7150~7160 SW 62
Avenue within the ~TODD {MU-5}" Transit Oriented Development District (Mixed Use 5)
Zoning D[striCI; and provlcfmg an effective date.
An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code to place 1rl one artlcfe
regulations pertain1ngto historic preservationbyamendingSectlon 20-6.1 (D){1)(a) entlUfJd
"Historlo Preservation Board Establishment and Membership" in order to require that one
member be a Ucenlled attorney; and by creating new Article XI, ~Historic preservation
Regulations~ Including Section 20~11.1 to be entitled "HiStoric Preservallon Standards";
Section 20-11.2 to be entitled "DeSignation of Histone: Siles"; Section 20-11.3 to be
entitled ~Hlstoric Oes!gnatlon Reports"; Section 20-11.4 to be entitled "Demolition of
designated sUes; demontion by neglect and certificates of approPTlatenGSS~~ Section
20-11.5 to be entitled "Special ProvisloM Applicable to DesIgnated Historic Sites" and
making revisions to update currlmt wording and to modify certain provisions related to
ttie demoliUon delay period; and deleting from the Land Development Code regulations
pertainIng to hIstoric pr(lsewation including Sections 2{}'4.9, 20-4.11, 20-5.17.20·5.18.
20~5_19.
A Ordinance amending the Pension Plan; providing fat an amendment of Sac 16w37
Powers of Board.
A ResoMlon authori~jng the City Mansger to execute a contract agreement wllh
propertyRcom.com, Inc. for auctionIng of surplus municipal property.
A AesoluUonrelaling 10 conlracts; authorizing the City Manager to execufe an Inter~focal
Agreement between Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Police Department. and the City
Of South MIami for Senoat Cross1ng Guard Services in fY 2011/2012,
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MacMillan OJ! Company of Ronda, Inc, for the purchase and detivel}' of bulk fuel gasoline
and diesel for the Cily's Vehicle fleet and equipment In the amount of$110,111.00, to be
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Forfurther information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (305) 663·6340,
All. Interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard,
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
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To: Honorable Chair & Board Members Date: August 29, 2011
Historic Preservation Board 0 rN /
Via: Christopher Brimo, AlCP, DirectorUJ '/ Re:
From: Lourdes Cabrera-Hernandez, LEE~ ~
Planning and Zoning Department ~.~
Historic LDC Regulations
Update
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, amending the Land Development Code to place in one article all current
regulations pertaining to historic preservation by amending Section 20-6.1(D)(I)(a)
entitled "Historic Preservation Board Establishment and Membership" in order to
require that one member be a licensed attorney; and by creating new Article XI,
"Historic Preservation Regulations" including Section 20-11.1 to be entitled
"Historic Preservation Standards"; Section 20-11.2 to be entitled "Designation of
Historic Sites"; Section 20-11.3 to be entitled "Historic Designation Reports";
Section 20-11.4 to be entitled "Demolition of designated sites; demolition by neglect
and certificates of appropriateness"; Section 20-11.5 to be entitled "Special
Provisions Applicable to Desiguated Historic Sites" and making revisions to update
current wording and to modifY certain provisions related to the demolition delay
period; and deleting from the Land Development Code regulations pertaining to
historic preservation including Sections 20-4.9, 20-4.11, 20-5.17, 20-5.18, 20-5.19;
providing for severability; providing for ordinances in conflict; and providing an
effective date.
STATUS UPDATE
At its meeting held on January 25, 2011, the Planning Board conducted a public hearing
and adopted a motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the proposed
amendment with the suggestion that the regulations creating the Board
membership/duties should stay in Section 20-6, and that the proposed change in new
Section 20-11.1 (A) (2)(a) from "and" to "or" should not be adopted.
On March 15, 2011, the City Commission deferred this item with a 5-0 vote. The
Commission requested staff to review Section 2 entitled "Historic Preservation
Regulations", Section 20-11 of the Land Development Code for consistency with the
Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances. Staff found that the format proposed by South
DRAFT
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to register with the City Clerk and pay an a.'1Ilual fee of$500 per Ordinance No. 44-08-1979. This applies to all
persons who are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a business entity or organization to influence "City"
action. "City" action is broadly described to include the ranking and selection of professional consultants, and
virtually all-legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative action.
I. Call to order: Mr. Kurtzman called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
II. Roll Call: Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms.
Shelley, Mr. La Monica, Mr. Kurtzman, Ms. Clyatt, Mr. Costales, and Mr. Hochstim.
Board members absent: Ms. Lahiff
City staff present: Thomas F. Pepe, Esq. (City Attorney), Lourdes Cabrera-Hernandez
(Principal Planner), Marcus Lightfoot (Pennit Facilitator).
Staff members absent: Christopher Brimo (Planning Director).
III. ADMINISTRATION:
Mr. Kurtzman stated that the next scheduled meeting for the Historic Preservation Board will be
on August 29, 2011. Mr. Kurtzman then introduced Christopher Brimo, the new Planning and
Zoning Director. Ms. Cabrera then stated that Mr. Brimo was unable to be present at the meeting.
Ms. Cabrera added that there are two (2) new board members that need to be sworn in. Mr. Pepe
then swore in both Ms. Donna Shelley and lVlr. Gary Costales, the new Historic Preservation
Board members.
Discussion on amendments to Historic Preservation Provisions in the Land Development Code.
Mr. Kurtzman stated that it was his understanding that the word "may" vs. "shall" was one ofthe
issues with the proposed ordinance. Mr. Pepe stated that the issue pertaining to the use of the
word "shalF' instead of "may" can be found in Section 20-lLl (A)(2) of the proposed ordinance.
He then stated that the parties that were in objection to this change have found this change to' be
satisfactory. The main issue with this ordinance can be found in 20-1Ll (A)(2). The issue is
whether subparagraph "a" should be part of the general standard and that everything following
subparagraph "a" would be an additional element that would have to be found. Mr. Pepe then
stated that if the word "and" is not kept then the ordinance will be inconsistent with both the
federal and county guidelines for historic preservation.
Mr. Hochstim stated that one of the concerns with the ordinance was the fact that a lot of
guidelines are stated but there was no way to choose which guidelines to use. Mr. Pepe stated
that if subparagraph "a" were made a part of subparagraph "2," and subparagraph "b" was
changed to be subparagraph "b" the ordinance would make more sense. Ms. Shelley stated the
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ordinance would have required the Board to follow nine (9) different guidelines in order to
historically designate a building. This change would aid the Board in historically designating
buildings in the city.
Motion: Mr. Kurtzman motioned to approve the following changes to the ordinance:
subparagraph "a" is made a part of subparagraph "2," and subparagraph "b" be changed to be
subparagraph "b." The motion was not seconded.
Ms. Shelley stated that there are other issues with the ordinance, and the motion should be held
until after the other issues are discussed. These other issues include the demolition period.
Mr. Kurtzman asked the City Attorney what the issue was with the demolition period. Mr. Pepc
stated that the City Commission felt that if the demolition period went on for too long that it
would have a significant impact on the property owner. There was also a suggestion that the
demolition period be six months, but give the city the option to add an additional six months to
the timeframe.
Ms. Shelley stated that there is no way to save a building in six months. She then stated that the
perspective of the Board is that they are advocates for the building. She then stated that she is
comfortable with the period being set at twelve (12) months, or a period of six (6) months with
an extension of an additional six months. By doing so, this would allow for time to determine if
there is any interest from the community and then set up fundraising events that could be used to
save the building.
The Vice-Chairman opened the public hearing.
NAME
Deana Falce
ADDRESS
46 SW 1 st Street # 300
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
Deana Falce, representative of the Law Offices of Shubin & Bass stated that she was in
agreement with the wording pertaining to "shall" and "may." She also stated that she was in
agreement to the change that was made to the wording "andlor."
Ms. Falce asked the Board go about determining if there was any interest in the community for a
particular building. Ms. Falce clarified her question by asking what the process would be to
determine if there was interest for a particular building.
The Vice-Chairman closed the public hearing.
Ms. Shelley stated that there are two (2) ways to determine community interest. The Board could
see how the community at large feels about a building or someone who possesses both the will
and capacity to support the city buying the building in question.
Mr. Kurtzman stated that the City Commission should determine what sufficient community
interest should be, not the Historic Preservation Board.
Mr. Kurtzman restated the motion that he made earlier with some additions.
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Motion: Mr. Kurtzman motioned to approve the following changes to the Section 20-11.1 (A)(2)
of the ordinance: subparagraph "a" is made a part of subparagraph "2," and subparagraph "b" be
changed to be subparagraph "b." and that it should come back to the Historic Preservation Board
for review before going on to the city commission. Ms. Shelley seconded the motion.
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Pepe suggested to the Board that the sentence listed found in Section 20-11.4(C)(2) of the
ordinance should include the following language: "Historic Preservation Board may petition the
City Commission to withhold demolition for a delayed effective date of up to six (6) months. He
then suggested that the Board should determine if an extension should be added.
Motion: Mr. Kurtzman motioned to defer the item so that the City Attorney could include
additional language that would clarifY and justifY the demolition approval delayed effective date
of up to six months. Ms. Clyatt seconded the motion
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Meeting minutes fOr May 23. 2011
Mr. Kurtzman moved to approve the minutes with the condition that the line that reads "Ms.
Clyatt then stated that the nephew of the preacher is the person making all of the decisions for
the church," which was found at the end of the second paragraph after Historic Designations be
removed. Ms. Shelley seconded the motion.
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
V. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1) HPB-U-002
Applicant Present: Felix Abrucias
Ms. Cabrera read the item into the record.
Applicant: Artistic Awning
Property Owner: Ruby M. Bacardi
Location: 7221 SW 58 Avenue
Request: Site Improvement -Awning
Mr. Hochstim asked if the Board allows a submission to the Historic Preservation Board that
alters the elevation without providing a drawing of the elevation. Mr. Abrucias stated that an
elevation detail of the building was provided, oh which Mr. Hochstim stated that an isometric
view was submitted which is different than an elevation of the building. There wasn't anything
provided for review that shows what the finished awning will look like against the building. Mr.
Abrucias stated that the proposed awning will not be attached to the building. Ms. Cabrera stated
that the applicant checked off on the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) that
elevations were submitted for review when in fact they weren't. Ms. Cabrera then stated that the
COA application states that Elevations should be submitted, if applicable.
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Mr. Abrucias asked if Mr. Hochstim is concerned with the pitch of the roof or the drainage of
water off of the awning. Mr. Hochstim stated that he was not concerned with neither of those
items. He then stated that his main concern is the appearance of the bUilding. Because an
elevation was not submitted the Board is unable to determine how the low pitch of the north side
of the awning meshes with the roof of the building.
Mr. Hochstim stated that he has the following issues with this item: the proper documentation
was not submitted, and the awning is not compatible with the east end of the eve. He then stated
that a feature for this item is the fact that the awning will be placed at the back end of the
building.
M..r. Abrucias stated that the proposed awning will be attached to the wall of the building. Mr.
Hochstim stated that this was not the case. The proposed awning will be attached to the eve of
the building.
Ms. Cabrera clarified for the record that the applicant needs to submit elevations of the building
showing the impact of the awning on the facade.
Mr. Kurtzman asked staff if all was needed was a drawing of the east elevation that shows the
awning, ofwl'.ich Ms. Cabrera stated yes.
Ms. Shelley asked the applicant how the awning will be installed into the ground. Mr. Abrucias
gave an explanation of how the proposed awning will be installed into the ground.
Mr. Lamonica asked if AutoCAD drawings would give a better representation of the awning. Mr.
Abrucias stated that AutoCAD would allow the architect to create isometric drawings of the
proposed project. Mr. Hochstim added that AutoCAD is only an electronic means of drawing the
elevation.
Motion: Mr. Hochstim moved to deny the application due to insufficient information. Ms. Clyatt
seconded the motion.
Mr. Kurtzman asked staff if it would be better to table the item instead of denying the
application. Ms. Cabrera responded that the item should come back for review.
Mr. Hochstim amended his motion to recommend deferral for the application with conditions.
Motion: !VIr. Hochstim moved to defer the application so that elevations of the building could be
presented to the Historic Preservation Board for review. Ms. Clyatt seconded the motion.
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
VI. HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
No Historic Designations at this time.
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VII. NEW/OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Shelley stated that the owners of the Irish Times installed flags that required screws to be
drilled into the building face; the color of their sign was changed. Ms Shelley then stated that
these renovations never came before the Historic Preservation Board. Ms. Cabrera then stated
that staff will look into this issue.
Mr. Lamonica resigned from the Historic Preservation Board.
Mr. Costales stated that the term lengths of the Board members have not been updated on the
City website.
Ms. Clyatt asked if there are any areas of interest for historic preservation. Ms. Shelley
mentioned the church. Ms. Clyatt stated that the historic designation of the church is in limbo.
Mr. Kurtzman asked staff to bring the most updated list of properties scheduled for historic
designation to the next meeting. Ms. Cabrera stated that she will look into bringing the list to the
next meeting.
Ms. Clyatt suggested that the Board try to designate the shotgun houses again. Mr. Kurtzman
asked Ms. Clyatt to bring a list of the shotgun properties to the next meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Mr. Kurtzman motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Ms. Clyatt seconded the
motion.
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, ~econded by Commissioner Palmer to
approve this item.·
Commissioner Harris pulled this item -from the Consent
Agenda for clarification.
With no· further comments, the motion to approve the Consent
Agenda passed by a 4-0 vote:
Vice Mayor Newman: ..
Commissioner Beasl,ey(
Commissioner Harris:
. Mayor Stoddard:
(This item was withdrawn)
Yea
Absent
Yea
Yea
15. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission. of the
City of South Miami, Florida, adopting a rule of order
whereby the. appointlllent" . of a1.1. board and committee
members shal1. regular1.y be pl,wed on the Consent Agenda
to be ratified by the Commission; and providing· an
effective date._ 3/5
(Corr~issioner Harris)
ORDiNANCE (8) SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING (S)
16. An Ordinance of the Mayor and Ci ty Commission of the
City of South Miami, F1.orida, amending the Land
Development Code to place in one article all current
regulations pertaining to historic preservation by
amending Section 20-6.1 (D) (1) (a) -entitled "Historic
Preserva-tion Board Establishment and Me:nbership" in
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order to require that one member be a licensed
attorney; and by creating' new Article XI, "Historic
Preservation Reg-..11ations" inclUding section 20-11.1
to . be entitled "Historic Preservation Standards";
Section 20-11.2 to be entitled "Designation of
Historic Sites"; SectioI\ 20-'11.3 to be' entitled
"Historic Designation Reports";' Section· 20-11.4 to' be .'
entitled "Demolition of designated sites; demolition
by neglect and certificates of appropriateness";
Seotion 20-11. 5 to be entitled . "Speoial . Provisions
Applicable to Desianated 'Hist6ricSites" and making
reVJ.sJ.ons to .. update .. current .. wording and. to . modify
certain provisions .. related . to .... the demolition' deiay
. 'period; and dei~Hng from the.r..;;'ndDeveiopme,;;, t (;ocie
regulations' '. peitainir;g to'h.ist·oric presex\,"ati6n'
inoluding Sections 20;'4.9,. 20-4.11, 20-5; 17, 20-5.18,
20-5.19; providing for severability; providing for
ordinanoes in confliot; and providing an effective
date. (Deferred 3/01/11 & 3/15/11) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning Dept.)
Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to
approve this item~
The public hearing was opened at thi~.time.
Attorney Jeffrey Bass said that he ~Iished to reincorporate
the remarks that he has made on all of the hearings· until the
present, and asked that they be included in the record of this
proceeding to express his thanks to all for the courtesy of
allowing him to appear before the Commission over and over on
this issue. HOvlever, he said that the proposed changes do not
. remedy the deficiencies that vlere' the subject of the
correspondence that he transmitted to the City.
At this time Mayor Stoddard referred to a handout that he
previously provided at the meeting showing Miami-Dade County vs.
City of South Miam:\., language.
Mr. Bass spoke about his objections: one' objection was to
the extension 'of the delay of the demolition period; and he went
on to explain; the other objection was to the use of the word
"may" in the' ordinance by changing .it to a "shall"; a third
objection had to do with the subtle but significant change of
~he word "and" t6 an "or".
with no further speakers the public hearing was closed.
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Jl.t this time Vice· Mayor Ne\.,man requested the
Attorney's opinion regarding Mr. Bass's objection to
proposed change of the word "and" to an·"or".
City
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Hr. Pepe said that the proposed ordinance is· giving the
Board the option of finding any of these .elements· (a) through
(f) as being grounds to find that the· property is historic, and
that he does not see how there l.,ould be a constitutional
challenge.
Mr .... Bass said that he believes that. the purpose of the six-
month . period is to' provide the Commission to see if there are
any alternatives to demolitibp; he then suggested for the
Commission to. consider having· ... the . 6-rnonths which· could. be
extended for an additi6na16":inCirith period;· . -
At this time the Commission mentioned the requirement for
the 4/5 vote in the event that the owner objects to the historic
designation.
Regarding the 4/5 votes Hr. Pepe said that
seen, he believes that the Charter is clear as
require a 3/5 and. a 4/5 vote; therefore, it
Charter is being amended by ordinances that
language. He said that he I.,ill be researching it
we need to follo~1 the Charter.
for what he has
to . what actions
seems that the
contradict its
further because
Moved· by. Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris,
the motion to defer this item to be sent back to the Historic
Preservation Eoard for further review and recommendation passed
. by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Nel''I1lan:
Commissioner Eeasley:
Commissioner Harris:
j)1ayor Stoddard:
15-11-2088
Yea
Yea
Absent
Yea
Yea
17. A Ordinance of the Mayor and the City Commission. of
the city of South Miami, Florida 'amending the Pension
Plan; providing for an. amendment of Sec 16-37 Powers
of Board; providing for severability, conflict and an
effective date. .3/5
(City Manager)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris to
approve this item .
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