Res. No. 007-03-11556RESOLUTION NO.7-03-11556
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,REGARDING A MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AND MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT FOR APPROVAL OF
UNDERLYING PLAT FOR THE SOUTH MIAMI STATION OF THE
RAPID TRANSIT ZONE;THE PROPERTY BEING LOCATED
WITHIN A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT ENTITLED
"STAGE 1 FIXED-GUIDEWAY RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-
DEVELOPMENT ZONE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,Hometown Station,Ltd.has submitted an application for
approval of Master Plan Development Standards for the South Miami
Rapid Transit Zone andfora proposed Mixed-Use Development ofthe
South Miami Metrorail Station;and
WHEREAS,on May 7,2002,the City Commission,after public
hearing,adopted the Master Plan Development Standards for the South
Miami Rapid Transit Zone and approved the Hometown Station
Development Project,a proposed mixed-use development at the South
Miami Metrorail Station (Resolution 62-02-11411);and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade Transit have requested
City of South Miami approval ofthe underlying plat for the
Metrorail Station property;and
WHEREAS,the Tentative Plat submitted,entitled "Tentative Plat
of South Miami Station"conforms to the approved Master Plan
Development Standards and proposed Mixed-Use Development for the
Metrorail Station;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1:That the plat entitled "Tentative Plat of South Miami
Station"is hereby approved.
Section 2:This resolution shallbe effective immediately after the
adoption hereof.
PASSEDandADOPTEDthis 7th,dayofJanuary 2003.
ATTEST:A APPROVED:
TO FORM:Commission Vote:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Russell:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner McCrea:
Commissioner Wiscombe
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
South Miami
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Excellence,Integrity,Inclusion
To:Honorable Mayor,Vice Mayor &
City Commission
From:Sanford A.Youkilis
Acting City Manager
Date:January 7,2003
OlRe:Item No.
Plat Approval
Hometown Station (Metrorail)
REQUEST:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,REGARDING A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI-
DADE TRANSIT FOR APPROVAL OF UNDERLYING PLAT FOR THE
SOUTH MIAMI STATION OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE;THE PROPERTY
BEING LOCATED WITHIN A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT
ENTITLED "STAGE 1 FIXED-GUIDEWAY RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-
DEVELOPMENT ZONE".
BACKGROUND
The County is currently undertaking several developments at stations along the Metrorail line.The South
Miami Metrorail Station is located within a County designated Rapid Transit System Zoning District and
is subject to zoning standards and permitting procedures specified in Chapter 33C of the Miami-Dade
County Code.
Hometown Station Ltd.,in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Transit Agency,is undertaking a
development at the site of the South Miami Metrorail Station.On May 7,2002,the City Commission,
after public hearing,adopted the Master Plan Development Standards for the South Miami Rapid Transit
Zone and approved the Hometown Station Development Project,a proposed mixed-use development at
theSouth Miami Metrorail Station (Resolution 62-02-11411);
REQUEST
Atthis time,the Miami-Dade Transit Agency is requesting City approval ofthe underlying platforthe
Metrorail Station development.The plat will enable the previously approved mixed-use development
containing a combination of office,retail,and residential space togo forward.
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL of the Tentative Plat.
Attachments:
Draft Resolution
LetterfromMiami-DadeCountyTransit
HometownStationMay 7,2002 Staff Report
Tentative Plat
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MIAMI-DADE
TRANS
December 16,2002
Mr.Richard G.Lorber,AICP
Planning Director
City of SouthMiami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Re:"Tentative Plat of South Miami Station"
Dear Mr.Lorber:
Onbehalfof Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade Transit,thisletteristo request that
the City Commission.of the City of South Miami,by ordinance or resolution,approve the
tentative plat of the sole Metrorail rapid transit station lying within its municipal
boundaries.Said plat,a boundary and topographical survey of the South Miami
Metrorail Station,is titled "Tentative Plat of South Miami Station"and was prepared by
the County's survey consultant Ford Armenteros &Manucy,Inc.with the most recent
revision occurring on September 10,2002,copies of which have been provided to the
City.Once the City approves this tentative plat,a final plat will be presented to the
Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County for its approval and recordation
of same.Would you please provide us with a hard copy of the City's legislative action
forour files andfor reference within the final plat package totheCounty Commission.
Thank you for your assistance,past,present and future,on this matter.Please feel free to
contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information (305-375-1507).
Sincerely yours,
Carolyn Read
Joint Development andLeasing
Stephen P.Clark Center,111 Northwest First Street,Miami,Florida 33128-1999
South Miami
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Excellence,Integrity,Inclusion
To:HonorableMayor,ViceMayor&
City Commission
Fromt^fcharles Scurr y*K
^City Manager y^%
Date:May 7,2002
Re:Item No..
Development Standards
South Miami Metrorail Project
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OFSOOTHmSREGARDING:(1)AREQUEST OF HOMETOWN STATION LTD.,lo^raOVAL^FMASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE
SOUTH MIAMI STATION OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE;THE PROPERTY BEINGLoSTSfAMIAMI-DADE COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT ENTITLED
"STAGE I FKED-GUIDEWAY RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE";
AND (2)PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLANS TO CONSTRUCT A
MXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT AND ATTACHED TO THE SOUTH
MIAMI METRORAIL STATION
BACKGROUND ,.w *.-i r a„The County is currently undertaking several developments at stations along the Metrorail line.An
applicant,Hometown Station Ltd.,in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Transit Agency,is
proposing a development at the site of the South Miami Metrorail Station
The subject request is in two parts:(1)arequest for City approval of proposed Master Plani Development
Standards for the South Miami Metrorail Station.These standards ifadopted by the City of South Miami
would be applicable to any proposed development for the station.;(2)The second part of the request is a
presentation conceptual plans of a specific project for the station area by a developer,Hometown Station
Ltd.The plans are for a mixed use development containing a combination of office,retail,and residential
space.
MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The South Miami Metrorail Station is located within a County designated Rapid Transit System Zoning
District and is subject to zoning standards and permitting procedures specified in Chapter 33C ot the
Miami-Dade County Code.(see Attachment "A")These regulations also specify that development
standards {including allowable land uses)are to be prepared jointly by the County and the City for any
Rapid Transit Zone which is within a municipality.The Master Plan Development Standards for the
South Miami Rapid Transit Zone was prepared by the developer Hometown Station Ltd.and submitted to
Public Hearing
Hometown Station
May7,2002
Page2
the Miami-Dade County Rapid Transit Developmental Impact Committee,which was made up of City
andCounty representatives.
The Master Plan Development Standards for the South Miami Rapid Transit Zone are enclosed as
attachment to this report (see Attachment «B").This document includes a cover letter from the County
Manager,the recommendation of the County Impact Committee (pp.1,2)and the specific standards (pp.
2-7)The development standards includes sections on purpose,boundaries,existing uses definitions,
development areas,development regulations,building height,permitted uses,architectural details,open
space landscaping,signage and site plan review criteria.These standards,once adopted by the City,are
to be used to guide future redevelopment on the site.
HOMVTQWN STATION LTD.DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Miami-Dade County Code Section 33C-2(D)(9)(c)provides for a process by which the County shall
select a developer for a Rapid Transit Zone project.A proposed development plan was prepared by
Hometown Station Ltd.and was submitted to the County.The project will be subject to site plan review
and final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.The County is seeking the City s comments
on the proposed development,which can be used by the Board of County Commissioners when it
formally reviews and acts upon the project.In order to assist the City Commission in reviewing the
project,the following site and development plan information is provided:
Site analysis
Surrounding Parcels
Land Development Code
Existing Zoning District
North
East
South
West
Comprehensive Plan
Existing Land Use
Category
TODD
Mixed Use
Residential
Commercial/
Mixed Use Commercial/
Residential
TODD
Mixed Use
Residential
Commercial/
TODD (MU-4)
TODD (LI-4)
SRSpecialtyRetail
(HometownDistrict)
SRSpecialtyRetail
(HometownDistrict)
TODD (MU-5)
TODD (MU-4)
MO Medium Density Office
Actual Use
US Post office
Industrial Uses
Commercial
Commercial
Office Building and Garage
Proposed Development:According to the applicant's submittal,the proposal consists of three separate development areas.Area
"A"is adjacent to the southwest edge of the existing garage,and extends west to the corner of SW 59
Place and the entrance driveway near Sunset Drive.A new building is to be constructed here,which
could be as tall as eight (8)stories,which is the same as the maximum permitted building height along the
north side of Sunset Drive west of US1.
Area "B"is the area abutting the existing triangular garage,wrapping around the garage along the SW
59th Place and SW 70th Street facades.The proposal is to "wrap"the garage with a "liner building"which
would contain retail and residential "live-work units."This portion ofthe development would not exceed
five (5)storiesinheight.
Public Hearing
Hometown Station
May7,2002
Page3
Area "C"is the area above the existing triangular garage.The proposal is to add three additional stories
above the existing garage,which could be used for either commercial office,hotel or residential purposes.
Total building height would not exceed eight (8)stories.
Ageneral site plan showing the location of the three (3)development areas is attached.(see Attachment
«C").Aschematic illustration of the proposed development is contained in an attached color brochure
entitled "Hometown Station".(see Attachment "D")
Building Placement ,,..The proposed site plan shows the "liner building"wrapping around the existing parking garage,and built
to the "build-to"or property line fronting SW 59th Place and SW 70th Street.These frontages would have
arcades or colonnades along the street,with public sidewalks underneath.
Parking Requirements .The development standards were written to incorporate City of South Miami parking standards for the
various uses proposed.A25%parking reduction is included in the parking requirement calculations,to
take account ofthe mix of uses proposed and the location ofthe project within and directly adjacent to the
South Miami Metrorail station.The main parking area will be the existing 674 space triangular garage,
which will be entirely dedicated to the new development.A second,1100 space garage,will remain in
use by the Metrorail station for transit riders.
Landscaping/Streetscape .The development standards call for the project to be landscaped as much as possible,including on the
rooftop of the garage.Open space must amount to 15 percent ofthe project.
Traffic Analysis „TT .o*„••+u-The developer has provided an in depth traffic analysis for the proposed Hometown Station project.The
report's Executive Summary (p.1)sets forth :(1)that the proposed project will not impact the level of
service on the existing roadways in the area;(2)that no specific roadway improvements are required to
accommodate the additional traffic generated by the proposed project.A copy ofthe "Hometown Station
Traffic Analysis "is attached.(see Attachment "E")
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
(X\Master Plan Development Standards
The Master Plan Development Standards prepared for the South Miami Metrorail Station are compatible
with the design guidelines and development regulations contained in the City's own Transit Oriented
Development District (TODD).The standards are also designed to encourage mixed use,,high density
projects within the Station area,and to provide a pedestrian friendly atmosphere in keeping with the
South Miami Hometown District.
CS)Hometown Station Development Project
The proposed mixed use project appears to incorporate most of the concepts specified in the Master Plan
Development Standards for the site and as such it is compatible with both the City's Hometown Plan and
the City's Transit Oriented Development District (TODD).The architectural design proposed for the
buildings is consistent with nearby development in downtown South Miami,and respects the walkable,
pedestrian orientation that the City is striving for.
Public Hearing
Hometown Station
May7,2002
Page 4
PLANNING BOARD ACTIONThePlanningBoardatitsApril30,2002 meeting approved a motion recommending that the City
Commission adopt the proposed Master Plan Development Standards for the South Miami Rapid Transit
Zone and further recommended that the City should support the proposed Hometown Station
Development Project as shown in the conceptual plans prepared by Hometown Station Ltd.
The motion was made by Mr.Comendeiro and seconded by Ms.Gibson.The motion was approved by a
vote of 6-0.
RFrOMMENDATIONItisrecommendedthattheCity Commission :A)adopt the proposed Master Plan Development Standards
for the South Miami Rapid Transit Zone;B)support the proposed Hometown Station Development
Project as shown in the conceptual plans prepared by Hometown Station Ltd.
Attachments:
Draft Resolution
Letter of Intent
Application
Attachment "A"Chapter 33C County Code
Attachment "B"Master Plan Development Standards
Attachment "C"Hometown StationSitePlan
Attachment "D"Hometown Station Illustrative Brochure
Attachment "E"Hometown Station Traffic Analysis
Public Notice(s)
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