22THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Steven Alexander, City Manager
CC Dwayne Williams, Planning Director
Date: November 17, 2015 Agenda Item NO.:~
SUBIECT:
An Ordinance Adopting the City of South Miami 2015 Text Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, And Authorizing Transmittal To The
Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity and Review Agencies.
BACKGROUND:
The City desires to foster development that benefits its residents and construction of
affordable and workforce housing is an established goal in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
In order to implement affordable housing projects, such as Madison Square, it is necessary
to provide for a sufficient level of development in order to provide sufficient housing and
to qualify for funding opportunities. Increasing the residential development density to
provide for the development of sustainable affordable and workforce housing is an
appropriate means to implement this strategy and it is encouraged by the State of Florida's
policies to provide affordable housing opportunities by raising the minimum level of units
to be able to qualify for tax credits which in most cases are essential to the funding of such
developments.
The increase in density and the Madison Square project itself are needed to address the
growing affordable, and workforce level housing needs of Miami-Dade and the City of
South Miami. The proposed increase in density will also generate the number of units
needed for the tax credit application to develop the Madison Square project.
ANALYSIS:
The City's Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 1 Future Land Use Element, was established to
implement goals, objectives and policies within the City related to future land use
categories and density. To this end and by separate action, the City Commission will
consider increasing the residential density for the Mixed Use Commercial/Residential
(Four Story) land use category for affordable and workforce housing from 24 dwelling
units per acre to 30 dwelling units per acre, but only within the area boundaries of the
Community Redevelopment Area (north of Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1 as they existed on
October 14, 2015) as may be allowed by, an in the manner set forth in, the City's Land
Development Code.
In order to ensure a mix of office, retail and residential uses, the Comprehensive Plan
currently requires that a minimum of two of the these uses must be developed within this
category. It provides that for residential projects, at a minimum, at least one floor must
contain some retail. Thus this requirement would be satisfied for residential projects that
are 100% affordable, low affordable and workforce housing if retail is provided in a
portion of the first floor of one building within a multi-building project, regardless of
whether the buildings are located on separate parcels. The proposed ordinance also
provides a change for retail and office projects to allow more flexibility in the amount of
retail and office space needed. Thus, for retail projects it is proposed that at a minimum,
at least one floor must contain some residential or office. For office projects, at a
minimum, at least one floor must contain some residential or retail. Other exemptions to
this "one floor" requirement may be provided in the Land Development Code.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION:
At the November 10, 2015 Planning Board meeting and following a public hearing, the
Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the ordinance with the condition thqt the FAR
be changed to 2.0 only for affordable housing projects that are within the SMCRA area
north of US-l.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval by the City Commission.
A IT ACHMENTS:
• An Ordinance Adopting the City of South Miami 2015 Text Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, And Authorizing Transmittal To The
Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity and Review Agencies.
• Exhibit A: 2015 City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element
Text Amendments
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION -NOV. 10, 2015
EXHIBIT A. 2015 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE TEXT AMENDMENT
The subject text amendment to the City of South Miami's Comprehensive Plan is
intended to provide increased residential densities supportive of transit, and to
incentivize affordable and workforce housing development.
APPLICATION No.1
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT
The following revIsions to the Future Land Use Element are recommended.
Recommended additions are denoted by underline; deletions by strikethrough.
1. Amendment LU-1. Amend the interpretive text for the Mixed Use
Commercial/Residential (Four Story) Future Land Use category as follows:
Mixed Use Commercial/Residential (Four Story)
The mixed-use commercial/residential land use category is intended to provide for
different levels of retail uses, office uses, retail and office services, and residential
dwelling units with an emphaSis on mixed-use development that is characteristic of
traditional downtowns. Permitted heights and intensities shall be set forth in the Land
Development Code. Regulations regarding the permitted height, density and intensity in
zoning districts for areas designated as mixed-use commercial/residential shall provide
incentives for transit-oriented development and mixed-use development. Zoning
regulations shall reinforce "no widenings" policy set forth in the Transportation Element
by encouraging use of MetroRail system. Pursuant to the reoommem:tation l:Jy the
ge~artment of Community Affairs to include a ~Ioor Area Ratio WAR) in the
Gom~rehensive Plan (as o~~osed to the ~FO'Jisions in the band gevelo~ment Gode),
tlhe City adopts a Floor Area Ratio (FAR.) of 1.6 for this land use category, which is
the existing ~.A.R in the band gevelo~ment Gode for the oorres~onding zoning distriot
In addition, the City adopts a maximum residential density of 24 dwelling units per acre,
except that north of South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1 and within that portion of the City
of South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency area boundaries as they existed on
October 14, 2015, the maximum residential density shall be 30 units per acre. and the
F.A.R. of 2.0. for affordable and workforce housing as may be allowed by. and in the
manner set forth in, the City's Land Development Code.
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In order to ensure a mix of uses, the City requires that a minimum of two of the above
uses must be developed within this category. For residential projects, at a minimum, at
least a portion of one floor must allew contain some retail or office. in such amounts
as mav be set forth in the Land Development Code, except that for affordable
housing projects located outside the Hometown Overlay District and entirely surrounded
by single family residential zoning districts, this requirement is satisfied if retail is
provided in a portion of the first floor of one building within a multi-building project,
regardless of whether the buildings are located on separate parcels. For retail projects,
at a minimum, at least one floor must contain some residential or office. in such
amounts as may be set forth in the Land Development Code. For office projects, at
a minimum, at least one floor must contain some residential or retail. in sych amounts
as may be set forth in the Land Development Code. Other exemptions to this "one
floor" requirement may be provided in the Land Development Code.
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ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance adopting the city of South Miami 2015 text amendments to the
comprehensive plan future land use and housing elements, and authorizing
transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and review
agencies
WHEREAS, THE City of South Miami has prepared text amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element in order to provide increased residential
densities supportive of transit in the Mixed Use Commercial/Residential Category , and to
incentivize workforce and affordable housing development;
WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency has reviewed the proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, held an advertised public hearing, provided for public participation in the
process and rendered its recommendation to the City Commission, and;
WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon first reading of this Ordinance, authorized
transmittal of the Amendments to the Department of Economic Opportunity and review agencies
for the purpose of a review in accordance with Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFOR.E, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of South Miami adopt the 2015 text amendments to the Future
Land Use Element, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A", and transmit them to
the Department of Economic Opportunity and other review agencies.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or the Guidelines adopted
hereunder.
Section 3. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all
sections and parts of sections of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon enactment.
PASSED AND ENACTED this __ day of , 20_.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
1st Reading
2nd Reading
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Harris:
Commissioner Edmond:
Commissioner Liebman:
Commissioner Welsh:
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MIAMI BEACH
I :mimnHirr!1l~
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF RUN-OFF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Run-Off Election has been called by Ihe Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, florida,
pursuant to City Resolution 2015·29091, and will be held in the City of Miami Beach from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. onTuesday, November 17,
201S, for the purpose of electing a City CommIssioner in Group IV, who shall hold office fortheterm as provided by law. Atthe November 17,
201S Run-Off Election, the following shall be SUbmitted to th[! duly registered and qualified voters of Ihe City of Miami Beach:
GROUP IV -COMMISSIONER
(Vote for One)
Kristen Rosan Gonzalez 44
Betsy Perez 47
Mlami·Dade County election officials shall conduct the Run-off Election hereby Galled, with acceptance of the certification of the results of
the election to be performed by the City Commission. The offidal returns for each precinct shall be furnIshed to the City Clork of the City of
Miami Beach as soon as the ballots from all precincts have been tabUlated.
The lIoling precincts in the Cityforlhe Run-Off Election shall be as est~bllahed by the Miami·Dade County election officials. On Eleetion Day,
all electors shall vote at the voting location and the votIng preolnets in which the official registration books show that the electors reside.
All questions concerning voti~g location and voting precincts should be directed to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department,
2700 NW 87 Avenue, Dornl, Florida 33172;Telephone: 305.499.VOTE (8683) orTIY: 30S.499.B480.
Registration of pE:rsons desiring to vote in the Run-Off Election shall be In accordance with the generellaw ofthll State of Florida governing
voter regi$lration. Qualified pen;ons may obtain registration forms to vote at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center
Drive, First Floor, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, during normal business hours, and at such other voter registration centers and during such
times as may be provided by the Supervisor of Elections of Miami·Dade County. The voter registration deadline for the Run-Off Election
was Monday, October 19, 2015. All persons eligible to vote at the Elections must be registered before the date sel forth herein or have
regi$lered previously, es provided by law. Each person desiring to become a registered voter shall be responsible for properly filling out
the regililration form and returning it to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department. All questions concerning voter registration should
be directed to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Doral, Florida 33172;Telephone: 30S.499.VOTE (8683) or
TIY: 30S.499.8480.
Absentee voters participating in the Run-Off Election shall be entitled to cast their ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Laws
of the State of Florida with respect to absentee voting. The deadline to request an 6bsentee callot from the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department for the Run·Off Election is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 201S. All questions concerning absentBlil ballots should bo
directed to the Miami-Dade County ElectIons Department, 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Doral, Florida 33172;Telephone: 30S.499.VOTE (8683) or
TIY: 30S.499.8480.
The Run-Off Election will be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisIons of the Florida Statutes and the Chaner and
Code of the City of MiamI Beach, Florida. A copy of Resolution 2015-29091 Is available at the Office of the City Clerk and online at:
Ad No.10G6
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
COURTESY NOTICE
Rafael E. Granado, CIty Clerk
City of Miami Beach, Florida
NOTICE 18 HEREBY gi\'M JlJa! the City Commission ofJlJe City ofSoulh Minmi. Florida will conduct Public Hcnring(s} al its n:gulru: City Q)nnnission m<.'>:ting
scheduled furThesday. November 17.2015 bcginlling at 7:00 p.m., i!ltlle City Commission Chambers. 6130 SIlUSC1Driv~, to cQn.o;id~!he fol1owingit~m(s):
A Resolulion :mtborizing the City Manager 10 negotiate and euler into a three_year ngI'Cement with nt' <:>pilon 10 R'II!W for n m~lliulUol of live consecutive
yem·s, with South~m Carpet Care 1Ile. DBA Elite Mailllenance & Manng""'~nt Co. for jQltitol"ial servje~s as l1lquiRd by the City.
AResolotion for special use approval to permi! a gen<:nll [aSlaulaulat 5801 SWISel Dlive.
A Resolution. !lUthorizing the City M'I'oger to enter inlo au agreemenl with Gronicus, Inc., Ihrough " City of Delray Beach piggyback agw:menL
RFP 1f2(l] 5-27, to enable Ih" public tln;~'v public m"eling~.
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Monitoring "fllle FireAlann System ~I the GiMon_Bethel Commun1tyCcnter.
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g~'Il"-rn.I reslauronlSal.5840 SW 71 S!ttt:1 (Commercial Space -Rl.
A R<:l;olution "ppro~illg a ~ciHl ,,-,c..:ption 10 cons\tD~t R 5 itOry LOI]e SeDle D~vclojlment at 6201 SUMel Drive withIn the Tram'l Orienled Dovclopmenl
Djl<1rict Mixed U~c-5 "TODD MU·5'· ~.oni1)g d,.tricl.
A R<l!Olntioll appmvi,ig the COl~'(luclioll more Iltan two stntillS on Ille Madison Square s;l" forlhe Madieou SqJlllrc affordable hO"ll.~il1g "p1ojootputliuanl to
Section 20-3.5(D}(1) and oilIer applicable provi,ion.' of the City's Land DI',·clopmclltCodc.
An Ordinance reJ~tillg to the year20!6 General and Spcdol Elecli,," orthe Mayor and City Commi~sio<1el'!l forGtoup!l, Il m!d lit scheduling Ihe day, place
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II]Iptnving the official ballol; prC\·iding fOTnotification.
Au Ordinance relating tolhcCity's2015 f~'1Cal }"Car: amending the hudget to take inln "coounl"" incrcallcin 11](' Inbl Service l'undApproprblcdAmoulH.
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An Ordinance Adoptiug ·Jll~ City of South MiDmi 20lS TCIlt Amendments 10 tlte Comprcilcnsive l'lan FUlure Land Usc And H<.'U.ling Elcm~ms, And\
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Section 20·8.2, "DcrmiliollS,"lnamclld wrti!:(11 stOll' floor height maximum.
Au Oldinancc Adopting a SOlan Scala Amondment to the futwe LmLd Use Map uflbe CompRhcnsive PllUt, an1,,"ding thu cl<:signation of UlC S~l"" Martin
Building and 8 parking lot (m !he City Hull pl"op:rty Iocaled at 613U Slmser Ihh'e from Parks and Open Space 10 Tl>IltIit Oril'llied Developmtnl Distritt (TODD).
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to provide lhat such uses sh:tll not be permitted in (he HomelOW1l District Overlay.
ALL intt>resled parties are invited to uttend and will be hcDrd.
Forfurther infnnnation, ple3.!e contact tit" City Clork'$ Office at: 305-663-6340
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
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