Res No 151-19-15423RESOLUTION NO. 151-19-15423
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami relating to
the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA); approving, after
public hearing, the proposed amended SMCRA Community Redevelopment Plan to
extend the life of the SMCRA and expand its boundaries, subject to approval by the
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners; and requesting and
recommending such approval.
WHEREAS, the Florida legislature enacted the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969,
as amended, which is presently codified in Part III of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, Sections
163.330 through 163.463 (2019) (Act); and
WHEREAS, commencing in 1996, the City of South Miami City Commission (City
Commission) officially began to take steps to create a community redevelopment agency as
authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, among the actions taken by the City Commission and the Miami-Dade County
Board of County Commissioners (County Commission) related to creating a community
redevelopment agency in the City of South Miami, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No.
12-97-1633 on April 15, 1997 to accept a delegation of powers from the County Commission and
created the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA); and
WHEREAS, upon request of the SMCRA, the City Commission approved the South Miami
Community Redevelopment Plan by Resolution No. 247-97-10217, and subsequent
Redevelopment Plan amendments by Resolution No. 54-98-1032, Ordinance No. 01-05-1823,
and Resolution No. 90-06-12231 (collectively, SMCRA Redevelopment Plan), all of which were
approved by the County Commission; and
WHEREAS, the SMCRA Redevelopment Plan established the existing SMCRA
redevelopment area boundaries, the outermost boundaries of which are generally described as
s.w. 62 nd Avenue on the west, S.W. 62 nd Street on the north, S.W. 57th Avenue on the east, and
S.W. 72nd Street on the south, within the boundaries of the CITY as shown on Exhibit 1 attached
to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the SMCRA Redevelopment Plan provides for the sunset of the SMCRA on
June 1, 2020, unless its life is extended; and
WHEREAS, the SMCRA seeks to extend its life for 20 years with an option to request an
extension for an additional 10 years within the existing SMCRA redevelopment area boundaries
and the proposed expanded redevelopment area boundaries that include additional area near
u.S. 1, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached to this resolution; and
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WHEREAS, after public hearing on September 10, 2019, the City of South Miami Local
Planning Agency a/k/a the Planning Board reviewed the proposed amended South Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency Community Redevelopment Plan and found that it
conforms to and is consistent with the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2019, the SMCRA, after public hearing, held a workshop to
discuss the proposed amended South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Community
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, as requested by the SMCRA, the City Commission wishes to approve the
proposed amended South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Community
Redevelopment Plan which is attached to this resolution as Exhibit 2 and request and
recommend that the County Commission approve such plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of the CITY's consideration of the proposed amended South Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency Community Redevelopment Plan was provided by
registered mail to each taxing authority which levies ad valorem taxes on taxable real property
within the community redevelopment area and published in a newspaper of general circulation
within the SMCRA redevelopment area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI THAT:
Section 1. The recitals set forth in this resolution are true and they are supported
by competent substantial evidence and they are incorporated into this resolution by reference
as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. After public hearing, the City approves of the proposed amended South
Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Plan attached to this resolution as
Exhibit 2 and approves of the expanded boundaries of the South Miami Community
Redevelopment area, as depicted in Exhibit 1.
Section 3. The City hereby requests and recommends that the Miami-Dade County
Board of County Commissioners approve the amended plan and the expanded boundaries of
the South Miami Community Redevelopment area.
Section 4. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney, to allow the city manager to make some ministerial
corrections for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the resolution for
signature.
Section s. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding
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shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of thi s resolution.
Section 6. Effective Date. This re solution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption .
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2019.
ATIEST: APPROVED:
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READ AND AP 0 ED AS TO FORM COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -1
Mayor Stoddard : Yea
Vice Mayor Harri s: Nay
Commis sioner Gil : Yea
Commissioner Liebman : Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
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Attach Plan
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City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: November 19,2019
Submitted by: Evan Fancher
Submitting Department: Community Redevelopment Agency
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Agenda Item No: 14.
A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating to the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
(SMCRA); approving, after public hearing, the proposed amended SMCRA Community Redevelopment Plan to
extend the life of the SMCRA and expand its boundaries, subject to approval by the Miami-Dade County Board
of County Commissioners; and requesting and recommending such approval. 3/5 (SMCRA)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
CSM_2019_Amended_Plan_Resolution-1CArev.docx
South Miami CRA Community Redevelopment Plan 14.Nov.2019.pdf
CRA and Expansion Area Map 910 2019.pdf
MDBRAd.pdf
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SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
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CONTENTS
6 EXEC UT IVE SUMMARY
12 REDEVELOPMENT STRAT EG IES
42 CRA MARKET ANALYSIS 5 TAX INCREMENT FINANCI NG
46 COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 163 .362
55 APPENDICES
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CHAPTER 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
On November 15, 2018, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (South Miami CRA) retained KCI
Technologies, Inc. to prepare a draft community redevelopment plan that outlines and identifies development and
redevelopment needs of the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), as well as specific projects to address those
needs. The Plan that follows gives a brief overview of the South Miami CRA, its current redevelopment projects, and
develops action items to foster development along with implementable strategies that allow the South Miami CRA
to move its redevelopment program forward. This plan follows statutory requirements and is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the City of South Miami.
PURPOSE OF THE SOUTH MIAMI CRA
The South Miami CRA is a dependent special district, created in responseto a need for comprehensive redevelopment
. within the City's community redevelopment areas. The purpose of the South Miami CRA is "To foster economic
development, increase tax base growth , and provide quality affordable housing , by capitalizing on our prime
location and exceptional population ."
In December 1997, through Ordinance No. 12 -97 -1633 , and following r equisite approvals by the Board of
County Commissioners , the City Commission of the City of South Miami established the South Miami eRA
and Community Redevelopment Area. The CRA uses funds collected from the incremental increase in property
tax collections within the Redevelopment Area for improvement projects within the CRA aimed at attracting private
investment. The South Miami CRA was extended by the Board of County Commissioners on May 3, 2005. The
South Miami CRA is scheduled to sunset in 2020. Since its inception, the South Miami CRA has completed various
improvements including water and sewer connections, sidewalk installation and improvements, streetscapes,
beautification projects, approximately 100 home rehabilitations, new housing projects, scholarships, and various
other projects that have made the area an attractive place to live. In 2020, the South Miami CRA is expected to
complete Madison Square , a mixed-use development that will return commercial activity to Church Street. This
project is named after the City of Madison, Florida, the birthplace of the area 's founding father, Marshall Williamson.
PROGRAMS, ACTION ITEMS, AND PLANS
Currently, the South Miami CRA uses a number of initiatives that help to achieve the goals in the areas of increased
high-quality affordable housing, commercial building fac;ade improvements, blight eradication, and economic
development. The currentSouth Miami CRAprograms i ncludetheAffordable Housing Homeowner's
Assistance Program, Commercial Fac;ade Rehabilitation Program, Land Acquisition and
Disposition Program, Parks Improvement Program, Residential Rehabilitation
Program, Small Business Assistance Program, and Start-up Business and
Community Service Program. In addition to these existing programs, action
items are laid out to guide future programs and strategies that will
successfully revitalize the CRA. In addition to the foundation of existing
programs and forward-thinking action items, there are necessary
studies and plans that will ensure all programs and action items
are used cogently and applied judiciously to maximize their
impact. These studies include an Affordable Housing Analysis,
Economic Development Plan, and a Street Ranking Study.
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CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Florida Statutes require that the Community Redevelopment Plan be consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan. In order to remain current, the Community Redevelopment Plan may have to be amended when programs are
changed, or as new programs and projects are proposed. Based on the review and approval of this plan by the City of
South Miami Planning Department, the Community Redevelopment Plan will meet the criteria for consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, this Plan was reviewed by the City of South Miami Planning and Zoning Board
to determine if the Plan was consistent with the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning
Board met on September 10, 2019 and concurred that the Community Redevelopment Plan was in conformity with
the City of South Miami's Comprehensive Plan.
As the Community Redevelopment Plan seeks to aid the City in realizing the Comprehensive Plan , the South Miami
CRA is able to seek and support adjustments to the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the Plan should be flexible
enough to aide in the Comprehensive Plan if it changes in the future.
CURRENT SOUTH MIAMI CRA PROGRAMS
The South Miami CRA has established several programs and initiatives. These programs, described on the next page,
provide the following improvements within the CRA:
» High Quality Affordable Housing
» Improve Commercial Building Fa,ades
» Eradicate Blight
» Economic Development Opportunities
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Affordable Hou sing Hom eo w n er 's
Assistance Program
The Affordable Housing Homeowner's Assistance
Program is intended to provide much needed "gap"
funding assistance to potential homeowners to facilitate
purchase new South Miami CRA-initiated housing.
In conjunction with other Countywide "gap" financing
programs, home purchases are tailored to be affordable to
"low" to "moderate" income residents based on Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) affordability guidelines.
Commercial Far;ade Rehabilitation Program
The Commercial Fa~ade Rehabilitation Program is intended to improve
commercial building conditions in the CRA, with the anticipated result of
further strengthening and growing economic development.
Land Acquisition and Disposition Program
The Land Acquisition and Disposition Pragram is intended to eliminate blighted conditions in the
CRA. As part of the program, blighted properties are purchased by the Agency, unsafe structures are subsequently
demolished, and title issues are cleansed. Purchased properties are then conveyed to reputable commercial and
affordable housing developers to complete development in the CRA.
Parks Improvement Program
Through the Parks Improvement Program, numerous capital improvement projects have been completed at each
park within the CRA.
Residential Rehabilitation Program
The Residential Rehabilitation Program is intended to assist in improving the physical conditions of the existing CRA
residential housing stock. It has been designed to address single-family, multi-family, and housing complex needs.
Small Business As sistance Program
The Small Business Assistance Program is intended to assist in increasing the economic development potential in
the CRA. The program is designed to provide assistance for business start-us costs associated with new business
development.
Start-up Busine ss and Community Ser vic e Prog ra m
The Start-up Business and Community Service Program includes a comprehensive building rehabilitation process
of a formerly "blighted" unsafe structure. Since the completion of the Mobley building, the South Miami CRA was
able to provide new office space to eligible start-up businesses and not-for-profit community service providers at
governmental established rental rates. The Program assists in providing economic development opportunities, as
well as providing vital community services and related amenities. At the time of the writing of this plan, this building
is the subject of a pending disposition process which is anticipated to be completed in 2020 for purposes allowed
under Chapter 163, Part III and the current South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan.
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GOALS , OBJECT IVES, AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTION ITEMS
The goals, objectives, and redevelopment action items of the Community Redevelopment Plan will serve as a gUide
for the successful revitalization of the CRA. Additionally, they will increase opportunities for effective placemaking
that will attract new visitors, businesses, and residents.
Goall
Support affordable housing and economic development initiatives with a focus on innovative urban design and
strategic investments.
Objectives
» Provide incentives for businesses which hire residents living within the CRA to develop a high quality, local
workforce and economy, unless prohibited by federal or state law.
» Encourage innovative development that utilizes the land available at its highest and best use.
» Enhance the public realm with active building frontage, consistent shade trees, and the built environment
for increased comfort for pedestrians.
» Support affordable and workforce housing development.
Goal2
Connect the residential and commercial zones of the CRA through safe, high quality, and multi-modal transportation
networks, prioritizing the U.S.l corridor.
Objectives
» Eliminate adverse and unsafe conditions along the sidewalks and roadways to prevent further injuries and
fatalities.
» Establish an accessible and connected pedestrian and bicyclist network to promote more user connectivity
and ultimately fewer automobile trips throughout the CRA.
» Ensure that residents and visitors, regardless of physical circumstances, have a safe way to travel
throughout the CRA.
» Improve the connectivity and accessibility among CRA streets and sidewalks to provide for safe
transportation options.
Goal3
Revitalize the tax base within the CRA to produce innovative and imaginative placemaking initiatives that strengthen
the CRA, businesses, downtown, and residents.
Objectives
» Assist, educate, and incentivize local business development.
» Infuse public art with wayfinding signage to develop a unique sense of place throughout the CRA.
» Create and implement urban design guidelines that engage with the public realm for more active and
vibrant spaces throughout the CRA.
» Provide the residents and business owners within the CRAwith common spaces that will allow for
interaction among the diverse South Miami population to grow the community and further establish a
sense of place.
» Encourage market sustainable development opportunities.
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REDEVELOPMENT ACTION ITEMS
The following recommendations support the goals and objectives of the Community Redevelopment Plan as
discussed on page 10 . They are intended to serve as a catalyst for redevelopment within the CRA, and have not been
arranged by priority.
» Action Item A: Support Affordable and Workforce Housing Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item B: Implement Mixed-Use Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item C: Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships (Goal 1)
» Action Item D: Repurpose Underutilized Sites (Goal 1)
» Action Item E: Implement Streetscape Improvements (GoaI2)
» Action Item F: Upgrade Parking Facilities (Goal 2)
» Action Item G: Implement Safe, Inclusive, and Complete Streets (GoaI2)
» Action Item H: Improve Safety Crossing U.S. 1 (Goal 2)
» Action Item I: Enhance Wayfinding Signage (GoaI3)
» Action Item J : Develop Downtown SoMi (GoaI3)
» Action Item K: Promote Public Art Installations (GoaI3)
» Action Item L: Reimagine Jean Willis Park (Goal 3)
Action Item M: Improve SoMi Municipal Complex (GoaI3)
» Action Item N: Establish SoMi Nights (GoaI3)
» Action Item 0: Develop a Community Gathering Place (GoaI3)
» Action Item P: Support Community Policing and Engagement (Goal 3)
» Action Item Q: Coordinate Community Events (Goal 3)
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REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS UNDERWAY
The following redevelopment projects were initially included in the City of South Miami Community Redevelopment
Area Phase /I Plan (2005) but were put hold due to the effects of the economic downturn of the mid-2000s. With the
local markets now rebounded, these projects are well on their way to becoming fully realized .
» South Miami Gardens
» SaMi Station
» Madison Square
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SOUTH MIAMI GARDENS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
South Miami Gardens is a planned public housing project to be located on 7+ acres of Miami-Dade County-owned land .
With a selection of amenities, architectural style, incorporation of New Urbanism design concepts and principles, and
market rate units, South Miami Gardens could serve as a catalyst project for the area and help reimagine what public
housing could be. The South Miami CRA is a partner in this county project.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PRIORITIES
This project could implement the following Redevelopment Action Items:
» Action Item A: Support Affordable and Workforce Housing Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item B: Implement Mixed-Use Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item C: Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships (Goal 1)
)l Action Item E: Implement Streetscape Improvements (Goal 2)
» Action Item F: Upgrade Parking Facilities (Goal 2)
» Action Item G: Implement Safe, Inclusive, and Complete Streets (Goal 2)
» Action Item I: Enhance Wayfinding Signage (Goal 3)
» Action Item K: Promote Public Art Installations (GoaI3)
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SOMI STATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SoMi Station is a proposed mixed-use Transit Oriented Development project to be built above and adjacent to the
parking garage at the South Miami Metro Station. This development on the 7.7-acre site will include 183,516 square
feet of Class A office space, including space for business incubators and small startups , 37,540 square feet of retail,
and 99 apartments. The existing garage will be converted to include amenities , with student housing being built
above the garage. Opportunities exist for the South Miami CRA to playa role with this project.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PRIORIT ES
This project will i mplement the following Redevelopment Plan Priorities:
Action Item A: Support Affordable and Wor kforce Housing De velopment (Goal 1)
» Action Item B: Implement Mi xed-Use Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item D: Repurpose Und erutilized Sites (Goal 1)
» Action Item E: Implement Streetscape Improvements (Goal 2)
» Action Item G: Implement Safe ,lnclusive, and Complete Streets (Go al 2)
» Action Item H: Improve Safety Crossing U.S. 1 (Goal 2)
» Action Item I: Enhance Wayfinding Signage (Goal 3)
» Action Item K: Promote Public Art Installations (Goal 3)
A conceptual illustration of SoMi Station, provided by The TREO Group
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MADISON SQUARE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Madison Square is a South Miami CRA mixed-use redevelopment project intended to create an anchor for the north
end of the Church Street and to help simulate revitalization efforts in the area. This will construct Very Low-Income
and Low-Income residential units and affordable and proprietary ground floor commercial space.
The Madison Square redevelopment project has overcome several obstacles, including inconsistencies between the
Zoning and Future Land Use designations, as well as getting all of the properties under City ownership, before it was
approved by the City Commission . Once approval was obtained by the City Commission, the land was transferred to
the developer, who then successfully received construction permits. Upon obtaining final approval from the City, the
developer has begun construction on the project.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PhlORITI S
This project will implement the following Redevelopment Plan Priorities:
» Action Item A: Support Affordable and Workforce Housing Development (Goal 1)
Action Item B: Implement Mixed-Use Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item D: Repurpose Underutilized Sites (Goal 1)
» Action Item E: Implement Streetscape Improvements (Goal 2)
» Action Item G: Implement Safe, Inclusive, and Complete Streets (Goal 2)
Action Item K: Promote Public Art Installations (Goal 3)
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THE SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The redevelopment of the Shops at Sunset Place includes reconstruction of almost 80,000 square feet of unused retail
space into 17 story apartment and hotel towers, and will an open air shopping center that is attractive and inviting.
The redevelopment of this iconic location can be a landmark destination for shoppers, a unique gathering space, and
an invitation to experience the revitalization of the downtown.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PRIORITIES
This project will implement the following Redevelopment Plan Priorities:
» Action Item A: Support Affordable and Workforce Housing Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item B: Implement Mixed-Use Development (Goal 1)
» Action Item D: Repurpose Underutilized Sites (Goal 1)
» Action Item F: Upgrade Parking Facilities (Goal 2)
» Action Item G: Implement Safe, Inclusive, and Complete Streets (Goal 2)
» Action Item K: Promote Public Art Installations (Goal 3)
The Shops of Sunset Place prior to being redeveloped.
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ACTION ITEM A:
SUPPORT AFFORDABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
VISION STATEMENT
To facilitate the development of units that are affordable to different income levels, in beautiful buildings which are
near jobs, educational facilities , and healthcare. And, within close proximity to public transit and public amenities.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Affordable housing will go beyond the eRA's already
planned public housing developments. In the future,
affordable units should be mixed with market-rate
units. Inclusionary housing polices that incentivize
developers will potentially lead to successful private
development within the eRA. Residents of the eRA will
see the elevated quality of living, at affordable prices,
that go beyond the eRA's current affordable housing
stock.
opportunities exist to provide a mixture of quality,
affordable housi ng un its that are attainableto different
income levels, through infill and redevelopment,
particularly within the Hometown District and along
the U.S. 1 corridor, surrounding the Metrorail Station
and the Transit Oriented Development District (TODD).
Miami, FL -Hampton 100 i
living unde r 60 % of the area's me dium income
i i i Havana,Amistad serves the commun ity with
89 affordable units in a beautiful7·story building .
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Fort lauderdale, at Tarpon River mixes affordable
apartments w it h market-rate townhomes
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ACTION ITEM B:
IMPlEME -US E lOPMENT
VISION STATEMENT
To implement mi xed-u se development to activate corridors throughout the CRA and encourage use from residents,
office workers, and visitors.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Mi xed-use development is already activating South
Miami's streets with new units for existing residents
and newcomers alike . These buildings are also ve ry
popular in neighboring Coral Gables and all-over South
Flo r ida . Mix ed-use development has the benefit of
add i ng more amen ities and conveniences into one site.
Having multiple uses in one building, in a neighborhood
of mi xed -use, will encourage walking, biki ng, and
transit use instead of driving. Comparable anticipated
outcomes can be ' seen just north of South Miami near
the Douglas Road MetroRail Station .
BEST PRACTICES
Dan! Beach, FL -The Place at Dania Beach is a mixed-use project
consisting of 144 luxury affordable housing units, .ground-fl oor retail,
rooftop recreation space, and an attached parking structure.
For uderdal Fl -The Manor Flagler Vii/age has a mix of bustling retail ,
bars, and restaurants with remark able apartments in a se parate build ing
and on-s treet park ing.
Ora' Beach FL -Wor t hing Plac e gives re sidents
urban living above restaurants and bars.
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ACTION ITEM C:
FACILITATE PUBLI RIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
VISION STATEMENT
To explore opportu nities to work with developers and businesses to successfully create infrastructu re and recreational
opportunities that will ultimately be beneficial to the stakeholders within the CRA.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Opportunities exist for the South Miami CRA and the
City of South Miami to enter into a Public-Private
Partnership (P3) with a private developer. Through a
P3, the parties involved could collaborate and develop
open and green spaces that would be accessible to the
general public.
By entering into a P3, opportunities exist for this
project to increase the following:
» Property Values;
» Pedestrian Connectivity;
» Address under-utilized properties;
» Public Art and Green Spaces;
» Retail and Commercial Revenues; and
» Social Interactions and Community Building
BEST PRACTICES
Miami Beach) FL - Built on land leased from the City, i
Beach Hotel includes a pub licly-access ibl e parking ga rage and a mu ch-
needed convention center.
. lorth Miami" FL -On la nd leased from the City, the Sole Mia development
mclud~s publicly-accessible lagoons, retail and dining opt ions, and is
comm itted to pr ov iding 25% of the jobs to res idents liv ing in the City.
lake Worth, Fl -A conceptual i proposes inco rpo rating
a publicly-accessi ble recreational space on a private development
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ACTION ITEM 0:
REPURPOSE UNDERU ILiZED SITES
VISION STATEMENT
To repurpose underutilized sites within the CRA through adaptive re-use and redevelopment into mi xe d-use
propertie s to support the needs of the resident s within the CRA, contribute to the community's sense of place, and
increase the CRA 's tax base.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Repurposing underutilized sites within the CRA would
open up new opportunities for growth, connectivity,
and economic de ve lopment. Through adaptive reuse ,
a developer could save money on building materials
and new construction . Additionally, revitalizing and
reusing an older building would help to retain the
unique character and charm of the structure within
the community.
An opportunity exists to transform the Post Office
building, located just north of the Miami Metrorail
Station, into a mi xe d-use development. Bec au se of its
close proximity to the station, this site could ma xi mize
its potential, and contribute to the South Miami CRA's
and City's goals for transit oriented development.
BEST PRACTICES
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Chicago, IL -The site of the City's old post office has since been
redeve loped into a vib rant public green space and provides connectiv ity to
the waterfront.
Quincy, MA -adaptive reuse, this once -abandoned school has
since been repur posed to provide affordab le hOllsing for the com munity .
Albany, NY -ThI S old post office was savc~d~f;'~~~a~n~d=~1
repurposed as a hote1.
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ACTION ITEM E:
IMPLEMENT STREE SC P IMPROVEMENTS
VISION STATEMENT
To create a sense of place through innovative streetscape designs that enhance the user experience.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The Community Redevelopment Area could achieve
the above vision by first establishing a street
hierarchy, based on the following: each street 's Level
of Service (LOS); existing number of travel lanes
and roadway width, connection to major points of
interest, transportation routes, and bike paths; and
the surrounding context and uses. Once the streets
have been categorized , a theme and branding should
be established, which would serve as a guiding
principle when selecting appropriate streetscape and
landscape elements. Moreover, minimizing adverse
conflicts and safety hazards along the sidewalks,
including obstructions by utility boxes and power
lines, overgrown landscaping, and cracked concrete,
as identified along sidewalks throughout South
Miami, would better support the vision statement.
The aforementioned strategies would enhance the
existing public realm and help create a sense of
place within South Miami, ultimately attracting more
businesses and users, and aid with combatting blight.
Opportunities exist to unify and enhance the
streetscapes throughout the CRA . However, primary
focus should be gi ven to enhancing the streetscapes
throughout the Hometown District as well as those
along South Red Road, Sunset Drive, SW 62°0 Avenue,
SW 64 '" Street, and SW 59 '" Place . In particular, an
emphasis on adding shade trees and public amenities
should be given.
BEST PRACTICES
South Miami, Fl ·The transformat ion of Do rn Ave se rves as a great
examp le of what can be ach ieved fo r the TODD and Hometown Dist ricts.
Ocala, Fl · Streetscape improvements incl ude park benches, context-
appropriate site lighting, landscaping, ADA-compliant pavers , wide
sidewa lks, and tras h bins.
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ACTION ITEM F:
UPGRADE ARKING FACILITIES
VISION STATEMENT
To upgrade parking facilities to be flexibly designed facilities which can accommodate various uses and modes of
travel, incorporate smart and sustainable technologies, are safe and easy-to-navigate, and are eye-catching.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Reimagining and redeveloping many of the CRA's
existing parking lots and facilities into active,
flexible, and innovative spaces would greatly benefit
the local community and add value. Encouraging
parking facilities which are multi-level, mixed-use
developments with flexible spaces would not only
help to consolidate land and improve connectivity,
but they would also help reduce South Miami's total
percentage of asphalt surfacing -a major contributor
of the heat island effect. Moreover, incorporating
dynamic wayfinding signage with real-time updates of
the parking availability within a parking facility assists
with directing users to available parking spaces.
Several surface parking lots within the CRA, which
are currently fenced off, under-utilized , and have
poor layouts, could better serve the community. For
example, if parking lots, such as the downtown bank
lot, were to be opened up and reimagined as spaces
with flexible uses, such as a farmer 's market on the
weekends, then they could maximize the use of the
space. This could potentially increase each lot's
revenue, attract new businesses and visitors, and
keep the street level active .
Additionally, opportunities exist along the commercial
corridors to temporarily or permanently transform on-
street parking spaces into parklets. These miniature
parks and recreational spaces, usually installed on
one or several on-street parking spaces, are a great
and easy way to provide a public space for passsersby.
Ideally, parking structures should be located within
the Transit Oriented Development District (TODD) and
Hometown District.
BEST PRACTICES
Fort Lauderdale, FL -autumn, as Park(ing) Day,
severa l parking spaces downtown were tempora rily transfo rmed into mini
public parks and rec reat iona l spaces
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ACTION ITEM G:
IMPLEMENT SAFE, IN SI, COMPLETE STREETS
VISION STATEMENT
To implement improvements that support the various modes of transit, and provide connectivity between
neighborhoods, businesses, and points of interest by incorporating Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED), Complete Streets, New Urbanism, and Vision Zero design strategies and principles.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
1m plem enti n g Crime Prevention through Environmental
Design (CP T ED ), Complete Streets, New Urbanism, and
Vision Zero de sign strategies and principles within the
CRA would improve safety for all users . These de sig n
strategies encourage more walking and bicycling.
These de sig n strategies also improve connectivity
between businesses, neighborhoods, tran sit ro utes ,
and points of interest. Moreover, they would support
the CRA 's economic strength by creating convenient
access to its businesses.
Serving as the major thoroughfares and access routes
within downtown , Sunset Drive, South Di xie Highway/
U.S . Highway 1, SW 62nd Avenue, SW 64th Street, and
SW 68th Street have great potential to b e rede signed
to support the needs of the community.
The existing bike lanes along portions of SW 62nd
Avenue, as well as a portion of Red Road , could be
extended and further designed to include a buffered
zone and enhanced surface paint.
BEST PRACTICES
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a mid· block crossing and buffered bike lanes ,10'" Curn, Ford
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improvements, including widening the Sidewalks, including a buffered
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ACTION ITEM H:
IMPROV S E eRO SING U.S. 1
VISION STATEMENT
To improve the safety of crossing U.S.l with multi-modal improvements to facilitate the safe movementofpedestrians.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Improving the safety and convenience of low-speed
trips across U.S. 1 would reduce the physical division
between the two sides presented by the U.S.l corridor.
Installing a pedestrian bridge over the U.S. 1 corridor
could be a safer, more appealing and inviting
alternative for pedestrians needing to get from one
side of the corridor to the other without competing
with automobiles. Opportunities exist to create an
iconic pedestrian bridge which can also serve as a
point of interest, a landmark within the CRA and City
of South Miami, an extension of the South Miami
portion of the upcoming Miami Underline Linear Park,
and even a piece of public art.
Incorporating Crime Prevention through Environmental
Design (CPTED), Complete Streets, New Urbanism , and
Vision Zero design strategies and principles would
improve safety for all users. Also, addressing the
intersections and access for vehicles can capture more
shopping trips in the area by those who are otherwise
just passing through.
BEST PRACTICES
1 Fl - a coup le of miles north east of the South Miami eRA,
this pedestrian bridge all ows pedestrians to safely cross U.S. 1.
users.
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pedestrians to safe ly cross
and serves as a gateway into the
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the tri-Cou nt y have joined the
i is to create safe road system s for all
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ACTION ITEM I:
ENHANCE WA I IN IN SIGNAGE
VISION STATEMENT
To enhance the user experience and connections throughout South Miami 's community with well-crafted, predictable,
accessible, and legible wayfinding sign age.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Wayfinding sign age plays a crucial role in effective
community placemaking and user experience. It
not only provides the ability to orient and navigates
oneself within the community or district, but it
also highlights interesting and culturally significant
destinations to explore and even aids in creating a
sense of place.
To support the intended identity and branding
throughout downtown South Miami, and helping to
define a sense of place, the wayfinding sign age should
have a unified color and material palette, be scaled
appropriately based on surroundingcontext,be placed
in easily identifiable locations, and be designed to be
flexible enough to support anticipated changes within
downtown South Miami, such as the upcoming Miami
Underline Linear Park project.
Opportunities exist along the primary roads bisecting
downtown South Miami, such as Sunset Drive, South
Dixie Highway;U.S. 1, SW 62 " Avenue, SW 64th Street,
and SW 68 '" Street to develop a wayfinding system
which supports the vision statement.
BEST PRACTICES
l' Visitors
center
showcases the COn'mlmlt'i"S
Burlington, VT -With easy-to-read font, a simplified map, and branded
with the City's colo rs, this wayfinding sign was des igned to be easi ly
identified and read by traveling bicyclist.
palette,
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sign sty le s with cons istent branding and a unified color
are uniquely designed for various modes of transit
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ACTION ITEM J:
DEVElO DO\A NTOWN SOMI
VISION STATEMENT
To continue to develop an active, vibrant, and successful mixed-use destination for residents and visitors which is
characteristic of traditional dow ntowns.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Awell-established, active, vibrant, and safe downtown
creates a destination and anchor point within a
community. South Miami's Hometown District Overlay,
the City's downtown core, has a great opportunity
to further grow, develop, and attract new residents
and visitors. Through the continued regulation and
implementation of the special Land Development
Regulations for the District Overla y, many of which
are characteristics of traditional downtowns, the
Hometown DistrictOverloyis sureto see many ben efits .
Opportunities exist within downtown South Miami
to rede ve lop business sites and/or transform under-
utilized sites, such as the asphalt parking lots
located at the northeast and northwest corners of
SW 58'" Ave nue and SW 74 '" Street, into active spaces.
Additionally, prioritizing the pedestrian over the
automobile, establishing a cohesive branding and
aesthetic (streetscape and architectural), hosting
community events year-round, emphasizing den si ty
and mixed-use development at the pedestrian scale,
and providing a variety of housing options will help
support the Hometo wn Distric t Overlay's vis ion for
man y years to come.
BEST PRACTICES
slreetscape e leme nts specifi c to the
it to out, as we ll as provides a visual queue to
are within the district.
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ACTION ITEM K:
PROMOTE PU Ie ART INSTALLATIONS
VISION STATEMENT
To promote public art installations and programs that are engaging, tangible , and accessible to all which celebrate
South Miami 's spirit and identity.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Public art can provide a community with man y
benefits, including establishing a new identity and
culture within a community or building upon an
existing one. Improving a community's image mo st
often leads to its economic growth. Moreover, public
art can be used as a great tool for understanding and
validating other members and cultures within the
community.
Building upon the current momentum and affinity
for installing works of art accessible to the public,
downtown South Miami could position itself to
become a new haven for artists seeking to experiment
with a new medium and to be innovative.
In preparation of the upcoming Miami Underline
Linear Park's South Miami phase , artists could create
pieces which reflect the community. Moreover, public
art could be a great way of softening the physical and
perceived divide between the two halves of South
Dixie Highway/U.S .!'
BEST PRACTICES
South Miami, FL -Manatee sc ulp tur es uniquely designed and pla ced
throughout the City
Wash in gton, D.C .. This se ries of sc ulpture s was created recy cled
tires, to increase awa ren ess in the numbe r of ca r-r elated accidents
occurrin g throughout the District.,
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"Va ulted Will ow" Public Art In stallat ion encourages
and interact with the sculpt ur e
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ACTION ITEM L:
REIMAGINE EXIS I G PARKS WI HIN THE eRA
VISION STATEMENT
To reimagine existing park s within the CRA w ith ac ti ve and passive amenities to provide a popular, active, fle xible ,
safe, comfortable, and inclusive community green space designed for all users and enjoyed year-round .
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Opportunities exist to transform the existing exiting
parks within the CRA into more inviting and active
community gathering places. Incorporating public art,
pedestrian-scaled lighting; native species of shade
trees ; wide pathways with multiple points of ingress
and egress; open and green spaces; community
festivals and events offered year-round; and, which
are designed to serve the abilities of all community
members, are all strategies in which to bring the vision
alive.
Specifically, through a Public-Private Partnership
between the South Miami CRA and the City of South
Miami, Jean Willis Park could be reimagined to better
integrate the site with the neighboring South Mia mi
City Hall.
BEST PRACTICES
Miami Beach , Fl -Soundscop e Park includ es w ide sidewa lks, yea r-round
act ivit ies, public art,
Hollywood, Fl · This green spac e offers amenities and year-round
activit ies for both active and passive users.
Fort lauderdale, Fl -Located in between the Science Museum
Riverwalk, th is once deserted space has been transformed into a lively
park
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ACTION ITEM M:
IMPROVE SOMI MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
VISION STATEMENT
To consolidate various city services into a SoMi Municipal Complex to create an inviting and engaging center for
residents and employees.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Opportunities ex ist to consolidate several of the South
Miami CRA and City 's departments and services onto a
single building and/or site. Consolidating the various
departments onto a single site would provide many
benefits, including allowing for better coordination
between City and South Miami CRA staff, as well as
provide the public with easier and more convenient
access to the various services. Additionally, this
increases strategic partnerships between municipal
staff and local businesses, frees up under-utilized and /
or city-owned parcels to be redeveloped, and helps to
support the image of the City.
including ground floor retail, green spaces, and
a community gathering center with flexible
programming allows for better integration with the
community. Moreover, a well-designed community
gathering space contributes to community
placemaking and a greater sense of civic pride.
it should be noted that there may be some res t rictions
on the use of CRA funds for this type of project.
BEST PRACTICES
Fl -i
for various City Depa rtme nts,
spaces.
Coral 51 -ings, Fl -This City's newly completed municipal complex
includes spaces for va rio us City Departments. park ing st ru ct ures, and
open spaces. The project also served as a catalyst for redeve lopment.
West Palm Beach, Fl -This City's municipal complex includes spaces fo r
various City Departments, parking st ructu res, public recreation spaces,
ground floor retail , and a pub lic library.
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ACTION ITEM N:
EST 0 I IG TS
VISION STATEMENT
To establish a night life scene and revitalize the industrial area within the CRA which encourages residents and
businesses to explore and adopt new perspectives, and facilitate economic development.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
South Miami's industrial area is akin to most industrial
areas, people work and go home. in the evening,
leaving empty buildings and unactivated streets at
night. However, opportunities exist to transform the
industrial cluster along Commerce Lane and Progress
Road into a destination for the night owl. Through
CRA sponsored programs, the community can create
a new perspective in the area on what is now only a
functional industrial area .
Residents will see the benefits of additional night
activities to attend and businesses will attract more
clients in a controlled, safe environment. Visitors can
enjoy a safe event on clean streets, with the added
aesthetic of being in a thriving, genuine industrial
neighborhood. Parking for these events could be
coordinated with Miami-Dade Transit 's South Miami
Station parki ng garage .
BEST PRACTICES
iollywood, Fl · Each Monday night, the Holl ywood eRA organizes a
comm unity event, which include s food trucks,live mu sic.
Fort [erda Ie, Fl -Occu rring on the last Sat,urdi'Y. night
the popular ArtWalk event brings together residents,
and food vendors togethe r, in an industrial part of the
Beach, Fl -Th e First FridoyArt Walk eve nt sh ut s seve ral
st reets to brin g together residents, loca l artists, arti sa ns, and food
vendors.
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ACTION ITEM 0:
DEVELOP A CO U ATHERING PLACE
VISION STATEMENT
To establish and develop a community gathering place with a focus on welcoming visitors through community
engagement, inclusiveness, sustainability, and empowerment.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
A community gathering place is a valuable asset that
can have a tremendous impact on the community in
which it serves, and can provide the following benefits:
» A safe space or haven for youth
» Opportunities for education
» Increase property values
» Reduce stress within a community
» Reduce crime rates with youth
» A bridgeforcu ltural diversity and inclusiveness
» Classes for public safety
Opportunities exist within downtown South Miami to
redevelop properties and /or transform under-utilized
sites, such as the asphalt parking lots located at the
northeast and northwest corners of SW 58 '" Avenue
and SW 74'" Street, into active, community gathering
spaces.
BEST PRACTICES
Hollywood, Fl · located with in Young Circle, Hollywood Hot Glass'
signature (and unique) program brings the expe rience of glass-b low ing to
the South Florida community.
ro( 'n, N't -This community centers indoor/outdoor design creates a
we lc om ing atmosphere.
A . 1 i for a prop osed community center with flexible
spaces which can adapt to changes in act ivity.
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ACTION ITEM P:
SUPPORT COMM liNG AND ENGAGEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
To support increased community interaction with the South Miami Police Department to increa se crime prevention
and foster connections between the community and the Department.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Community policing methods are intended to create and
maintain a cooperative and long term partnership with
those who own and operate businesses, live in, or visit
the CRA. The City of South Miami Police Department is
committed to the public safety and personal security
of residents of all ages, and engages in community
policing and problem solving activities to support crime
prevention, in both the CRA and the City as a whole.
The existing strategies listed below, along with an
emphasis on community policing and effective public
engagement, can create open and listing connections
between residents and the officers who serve them,
leading to creative 'solutions and effective policing.
EXISTING STRATEGIES
" CAST (Cops ond Students Talking) -This program
brings students and officers together in a positive
environment to build important bridges for today
and the future.
" Coffee with a Cop -This event is sponsored by
local businesses, where residents and business
owners can meeting with the members of the
Department for pleasant conversation and a
cafecito.
» Neighborhood Resource Officers -DeSignated
officers who work to confront problems in
different neighborhoods.
» PAL (Police Athletic League) -Through the
PAL program , the Department works w ith
neighborhood youth to build a better community.
» Own a Zone -Police Command staff are assigned
specific geographic sections of the City so they
can personally reach out to residents to address
any concerns as part ofthe"Own a Zone" program.
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South Miami, FI -A membe r of the South Miam i Po lice De partment
engaging with students from South Miami's Sunset Elementary
School, through the CAST program
" Staff Walks -Staff walks are focused in areas
where problems have been identified. Officers
go door to door distributing crime prevention
information and making those face to face
encounters to address any citizen concerns.
Downtown Walking Beat Officer adds an
additional resource to the business community
and the shoppers that visit South Miami .
Police Explorer Program -This program provides
middle school and high school students with an
insight into a career in law enforcement.
" Community Events -Officers and Police Explorers
participate in a variety of police & community
events throughout the year, including the Martin
Luther King Parade, Porsche Show, Rotary Club
Art Show, PBA Police Memorial, Footworks SK
Run, July 4th Celebration, Walk 4 LYFE Cancer
Walk, Miami Dade Chief's Dinner, Safe Streets
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ACTION ITEM Q:
COORDINATE C M UNIT EVENTS
VISION STATEMENT
To coordinate betwee n local businesses, community organizations, and various City of South Miami departments, to
create special events and festival s that will contribute to economic deve lopment within the CRA.
BENEFITS / ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
Playing an important role in a community'sdevelopment,
character, and identity, specia l events and festivals help
to connect people with one another. They also help to
celebrate and /or remember historical moments from the
community's past, e xpose participants to new ideas and
hobbies, attract new visitors to the area, and support
economic development.
Opportunities exist for interested parties, including
local businesses and organizations within the CRA, to
organize special events and festivals throughout the CRA
year-round.
Examples of events w hich could be organized, in order
to spur economic dev elo pment within the CRA, include:
» Marshal Williamson Day -Honoring the life and
legacy of one of the City 's Founding Fathers,
encouraging the community to give back.
» Paintby Numbers -Working with local artists, on
city-approved walls, members ofthe community
can help create public art pieces.
» Slide the eRA -Through sponsorships and
partnerships , the CRA could play host to the
popular "Slide the City " festival.
» SaMi Street Painting Festival -An annual event
where artists from all over gather to create
temporary public works of art on closed streets.
» Start up Saturdays -A monthly community
event which helps to educate prospective small
business owners to achieve success.
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BEST PRACTICES
Lake Worth, Fl . The City's annual St reet Painti ng Festiva l att racts
thousands of art ists and vis itors eac h year, helping to stimu late the
local economy.
'~r<~Ug". a pa rtnership bet\veen the City, the Black
Art'''f1I,;a nee " and a local art studio, members of the community work
together to create a mural.
Worldwide -Eac h summe r, fo r the popu lar Slide
th an 200 cities across the world transform a majo r
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GUIDELINES FOR REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Often required to react to ever-changing conditions, the South Miami CRA should have some involvement in new
projects during the course of its existence. This Community Redevelopment Plan, therefore, must provide the South
Miami CRA flexibility to adjust to market and political considerations as they occur without impeding its ability
to continue moving the redevelopment program forward by providing such flexibility while complying with the
provisions of §163, Part III, Florida Statutes. This Plan is not intended to be a major redirection of the South Miami
CRA's work plan, but rather to offer the chance to adjust to the changing conditions.
The followingwi II start with strategies that will affect mu Itiple projects (i.e. com munity benefit strategy), a presentation
of specific projects, and will conclude with strategies of a more general nature (i.e. job creation, business assistance,
affordable housing). This order of presentation is not to indicate any order of priority or preference. Prioritization of
projects/strategies is indicated through a policy of the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Board, and
through its annual budget.
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Implementation of a Community Ben efits Strategy
In any project assisted by the South Miami CRA, with the exception of projects in which the South Miami CRA is
undertaking on its own, or while working with a non-profit to provide workforce, low, or very-low-income housing,
the South Miami CRA can seek to obtain a package of community benefits from the project owner or developer.
Community benefits can ensure that outside investments made within the boundaries of the CRAare also investments
in its people. The benefits would include assurances that the existing CRA residents/businesses will receive value
from the new project in the form of housing and employment opportunities. Additionally, the South Miami CRA could
fund economic activities that will spur investment and redevelopment in the CRA. Community benefits could include,
but not be limited to , the following:
1. The inclusion of an appropriate amount of below-market rate units. These units may be provided at rates for
workforce housing (less than 120% AMI) or for low-income residents (less than 80% AMI). This would ensure
the neighborhood will retain its afford ability, reduce the potential for existing residents to be displaced, and
afford area workers an opportunity to live near where they work. The target workforce for these types of
units are often teachers, clerical workers, entry-level professionals, and other service workers. This could
also include other housing options for post-secondary students with limited incomes.
2. The South Miami CRA should also strive to ensure these projects maintain appropriate urban design
standards that are consistent with the vision forthe CRA as a complete and active, pedestrian-friendly, urban
neighborhood . To this end, the South Miami CRA should be a part of the review of any project and encourage
components such as, but not limited to, the following, when appropriate:
a. Architectural components and placement ofthese components in a manner that enhances building/
development functionality and appearance.
b. Activated ground floor uses (including the street side of structured parking)
c. Structured parking that includes parking for the general public
d. Public plazas or other gathering spaces included within the project
e. Pedestrian-friendly streetscapes that include:
i. Wide sidewalks to allow for pedestrian use and room for activation such as for a sidewalk cafe.
ii. Shade trees
iii. Benches
iv. Trash receptacles
v. Pedestrian level-lighting on appropriately designed light poles
vi. Wayfinding signage
vii. ADA-compliant hardscaping
viii. Bike and scooter parking or docking stations
3. Each project should provide other benefits that may include:
a. A percentage of construction jobs earmarked for residents of the CRA
b. Shared parking with availability for public parking
c. Availability of housing units to residents living within the CRA (especially below-market-rate units)
d. Availability of small retail space at below-market rents for local "mom and pop" retail businesses
owned by residents living within the CRA.
e. General commitments of support of the community which may include but not be limited to:
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Encouraging employees , residents, businesses to volunteer for local causes
Providing for job fairs, internships, or other on -the -job training where appropriate.
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Public Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects
Improvements in the public space and in areas of private property that can be utilized by the general public (parking,
plazas, sidewalks, etc.) should be encouraged as community benefits to be provided by the developer/owner of any
project. When such projects are not undertaken by the private developer, or they serve a larger neighborhood, and
whether projects are undertaken with South Miami eRA assistance or without, there may be a need for the South
Miami eRA to invest in infrastructure around a project, or in limited instances within the project. The South Miami
eRA should consider, and possibly invest in, improvements to publicly-owned facilities should they be reasonable
and if they are improvements to appearance, functionality, or an overall increase in quality-of-Iife for those reSiding,
visiting, or doing business in the eRA. These improvements may include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Streetscapes which may include one or more of the following:
» Trees
" Furniture -benches, trash receptacles, etc.
" Bus shelters and benches
» Rideshare and mass transit drop-off/pull"outs
" Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level)
" Informational kiosks
» Pedestrian-level street lighting
» Additional overall street lighting
» Wide , pedestrian-friendly sidewalks
» Bike lanes
» Other such elements within the public space
2. Public gathering spaces
» Public plazas
» Small green spaces
» Pocket pa rks
3. Other Infrastructure improvements and upgrades (based on needs identified in the Assessment of Need and
Finding of Necessity)
» Sidewalks
)) Streets
» Bike lanes/paths
" Multi-purpose paths/corridors
» Water and Sewer
» Undergrounding or relocation of overhead utilities
» Provision of public wi-fi
» Bike and scooter parking or docking stations
» Electric car charging stations
» Parking (structured or on-street)
» Restrooms facilities
» Other such improvements or upgrades that may enhance the area and/or provide for a better quality of
life for residents, visitors, and area business customers.
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Key cti ities for the eRA to Undertake
Goa l 2
Encourage a minimum of 10% of all multi-family hous in g units w ithin the CRA, at below-market rates for
affordability to the workforce, entry-level, or otherwise lower-income families and individuals, as well as a
student population.
» Foster a close working relationship with Miami-Dade County to redevelop the property at the MetroRail
station to the greater benefit of the public.
Enhance street-level activity through ground-floor retail uses and pedestrian-friendly streetscape amenities .
» Increase public parking opportunities both on public and private land.
Enhance safety along key pedestrian routes from parking areas and retail/restaurant areas .
Ensure that all streets and sidewalks are free of deficiencies that impair their appeara nc e and function.
» Construct pedestrian-friendly streetscapes throughout the CRA.
Seek community benefits from developer(s).
» Implement financing of any necessary public improvements to foster redeve lopment.
» Increase job opportu niti es for res id ents of the CRA and possibly for those of adjacent neighborhoods.
» Construct streetscapes in commercial, mixed-use, and high-density residential areas that encourage
activatio n.
Work closely with the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department to ensure modernization of water and
wastewater facilities within the CRA.
» Work with the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department to ensure sufficient water and wastewater capacity
continu es to exist for antic ipated projects within the CRA .
Evaluate the potential to underground utilities where they currently exist overhead and undertake such
projects when found to be cost-beneficial.
Evaluate the potentia l for all infrastructure when undertaking roadway reconstruction or streetscapes, such
as undergrounding utilities and upgrad in g and inc reasing capacity of existing underground facilities.
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Parks and Greenspace
It is imperative that ad ditional greenspace is acquired for the potential new res identi al units in the CRA. Existing
parks will need to be upgraded and new parks constructed to provide for the demand for outdoor open space for
recreatio n, relaxa tion , and specia l eve nts.
Key Activities for the South Mi mi RA Uno e ke
II Upgrade and encourage more activa tion of ex ist ing parks within the CRA.
II Upgrade and ensure maintenan ce of ex isting greenspaces w ithin the CRA.
II Utilize small publicly-owned spaces as gree nsp aces wi th limited benche s and land sca ping.
II Incorporate the upcomin g Miami Und erlin e Linear Park project as an asset to the CRA.
Housing Affordability
It shou ld be noted that housing affordability is one of the key programs for the South Miam i CRA to undertake. A key
tenant of community building is that th e most complete co mmunities, those that provide the best environment for
their resid ents, are those that contain people o f mixed income s. When re si dents in all phases of life, and those with
varying t ypes of employment from entry-level profe ss ionals to food servers, to teachers, to doctors, and to CEOs
of Fortune 500 companies can all live in one area , the community thrives. In today's housing market, how eve r, it is
particularly diffi cult to maintain and expand workfo rce housing (units for households earning up to 120 % of AMI) and
lower-income housing (units for hou sehol ds earn ing below 80% of AMI).
Gi ve n these condition s, the South Miami CRA needs to find ways to ensure housing remains affordable for
all income levels within the CRA, but particularly for those households meeting workforce or lower-income
guidelines. It is also important to make sure that hou sing is available for familie s.
Two major regu latory methods can be deployed to provide affordable housing -Inclusionary Zoning and Density
Bonuses.
" Inclusionary Zoning is a va lu ab le tool the City ha s already implemented , and w ill be a valuable asset to
the CRA moving forward. Inclu sionary Zoning mandates that each new housing proj ec t provide s a certain
percentage of units for hou se ho ld s making belo w a pre -es tablished income level. While utilization of this
met hod ensures a certain number of affordable units , it could have an effect that increases cost to the
other res idents of the project, because they would have to make up for revenue lost by providing the lower-
cost units rath er than selling or renting those units at market rates. Additionally, such programs are much
more successful when th e hou sing market is booming, and costs exceed revenues by a greater percentage.
Therefore, continued effective use of Inclusionary Zo ning in the South Miami CRA require s continual
monitoring to ensure it remains cost-effective for the housing provider to continue to develop .
II Density Bonuses pro vide an i ncreas e i n allowed dwelling units per acre, floor area ratio, or height, and is the
most common form of incenti ve use d by inclu sio nary hou sing program s.
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There are also several programmatic methods the South Miami CRA can employ to increase the supply of affordable
housing. All of the following methods will have the effect of lowering housing costs and can be implemented by the
South Miami CRA:
To assist For-Profit Housing, the CRA could:
» Acquire land and sell or give it to a developer at below-market cost.
» Pay some portion of development costs.
» Provide a direct subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a percentage of the increases in taxes paid over
a defined period of time after completion if affordable units are provided, if authorized by law.
» Undertake projects in the public realm that might otherwise be the responsibility of the developer (i.e.
streetscapes, sidewalks, roadway improvements)
» Grant funds to assist in the rehabilitation of an existing housing project.
Provide a liaison person knowledgeable in the development approval and building permit processes in the
City to shepherding the project through development approvals in an efficient manner.
To assist or partner with Non-Profit Housing, providers the South Miami CRA could:
» Provide a grant to the non-profit to provide the affordable housing
Create a Community Land Trust that would own the land upon which any such for-sale housing would be
built. With such an entity, the land trust would continue to own the land that would then be eligible to apply
for an exemption from property taxes. The building on the land would remain taxable , however.
Key lctivitie:, or e South iami CP
Increase the supply of affordable homes for lower-income and workforce households as a percentage of all
units within the CRA.
Devise and implement programs to assist housing providers in creating affordable units fortarget households.
Consider the creation of a Community Land Trust to own the land upon which affordable units exist.
» Partner with non-profit organizations to provide affordable units within the CRA.
Create and implement programs to assist target income households purchase or rent within their means.
» Create and implement programs to assist target income households to rehabilitate, and/or maintain units
they currently own.
» Seek new and creative ways to reduce the cost of providing affordable housin·g.
FUNDING SOURCES
The South Miami CRA will be the main funding source for specific programs and auxiliary funding source for
other programs within the CRA.
" Additional funding may be obtained from the City, County, the State of Florida, Federal Agencies, Financial
I nstitutions, Developers, Non-Profit Development Corporations, Seed and Venture Funds, Angel Investors, and
Housing Authorities.
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CHAPTER 3
CRA MARKET ANALYSIS 6
TAX INCREMENT FINANCI G
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MARKET ANALYSIS SUMMARY
A MarketAnalysis was conducted of the South Miami CRA, which focu sed on th e ability to add va lue to the community.
The report also included an analysi s of vacant parcels and thos e suitable for redevelopment ba sed on underu se or
deteriorated structures, a review of the market conditions that support red eve lopment, and the ability to extend
se rvices throughout the South Miami CRA . To determine th e Market Area for the South Miami CRA community, a
"drive time" scenario was used to identify the distan ce that can be driven w ithin a specific time frame. The market
conditions were also revie we d, in order to det er min e sa les conducted within the Study Area. The analysis was
used to mea sure the amount of bu si ness imported into th e South Miami CRA . Additionally, a Demand Analy sis was
conducted, which projected demand for various product types for bo t h short-te rm and long-t er m tim e frame s. The
projection of demand included res i dential , comme rc ial, offi ce, and other uses.
The full Market Analysis Report can be rea d in Appendix B of this Pl an.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Th e growth esti mate for the South Miami CRA is 4% per year. Although, in any given year, economic for ces may either
accelerate or decel erate the growth in Taxa bl e Va lu e, a growth of 4% is appropriate fo r the total projection period to
account for the se oscillations.
The se projections also assumed that th e growth of Tax In c reme nt Financing (TIF) will follo w the p attern that has
histori cally occurred. However, it is important to note that all TIF agreements wi th Miami-Dade Coun ty are subject to
negoti ation . On e important issu e is th e SMART Pl an fo rtransportat ion . The SMART Plan includ es TIF for areas
that surround the major transportation nod es such as the Me troRail sta tion s. A portion of the South
Miami CRA boundary is w ithin th is zone and the County ma y desire to nego t iate all or a portion
of th e TIF.
» Backg round growth wi ll average 4% per year
» New Projects :
» Alto (6750 Sunset)
» Shops at Sunset Place
» SaMi Station (approval controlled by the County)
» HR Acquisition (pro perty ad jacent to existing office
developme nt)
» South Miami Ho spital properties (vacant land in areas o f
multi -family resi denti al)
" City ta x rat e of 4.3000 mills, County tax ra te o f 4.66 69 mills
» 5% of incremental taxes retain ed by th e two taxing
authorities
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Table 1 is based on standard procedures of growth and new projects that are anticipated within the South Miami
CRA. The City of South Miami's Planning Department was consulted to determine what projects are o n the horizon.
In addition , vacant land was exami ned to determine whattype of development cou ld occur on these properties. The
timing for the anticipated development was based on where the project was in the approval process by the City.
Table 1: Annual and Cumulative TIF Projections (2019 -2050)
, ' ---;;;;;:;:;;;m;;;:;;;-----,
2019 $2,107,243 $2,107,243
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$2,263,507 $4,370,750
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2020
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2021 $2,426,022 $6,796,772
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2022 $3,055,039 $9,851,811 r---------------------+----------------4-
2023 $3,368,475 $13,220,286
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2024 $3,643,337 $16,863,624
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2025 $3,790,171 $20,653,795
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$4,013,753 $24,667,548 r---------------~------------------~
2026
2027 $4,246,277 $28,913,825
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2028 $4,488,103 $33,401,928
+
2029 $4,739,602 $38,141,530
2030 $5,001,161 $43,142,691
2031 $5,273,182 $48,415,873
2032 $5,556,084 $53,971,957
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2033 $5,850,302 $59,822,258 -------------+-
$6,156,288 $65,978,546
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2035 $6,474,515 $72,453,061
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Table 1 (continued): Annual and Cumulative TlF Projections (2019 -2050)
a '!1ilLlIf!1LDIt IHIII,IIIf'IH'I:l1I :II
2036 $6,805,470 I $79,258,531
2037 $7,149,663 $86,408,194
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2038 $7,507,624 $93,915,8 18
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2039 $7,879,904 $10 1,795,722 --
2040 $8,267,075 $1l0,062,797
2041 $8,669,732 $1l8,732,529
2042 $9,088,496 $127,821,026
2043 $9,524,0 11 $137,345,036
2044 $9,976,946 $147,321,982
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2045 $10,447,998 $157,769,98 1
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2046 $10,937,893 $168,707,873
2047 $11,447,383 $180,155,257
2048 $11,977,253 $192,132,510
2049 $12,528,3 18 $204,660,828
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2050 $13,10 1,425 $217,762,253
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CHAPTER 4
COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA
STATUTES 163.362
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163,362 [1): BOUNDARIES
The CRA has grown to include a new portion since the approval of Ordinance No. 12-97-1633 (1999). Properties
between the southern portion of SW 72nd Street / Sunset Drive and the southern portion of SW 74th Street were
added to the CRA. The inclusion ofthe downtown area allows forthe attraction of investment into downtown South
Miami, enticing new businesses to unleased storefronts , and increasing usage of underutilized surface parking spaces.
These new properties create new economic opportunities for residents living in the CRA, especially the underserved
population .
The full Boundary Description can be read in Appendix A of this document.
163,362 [2]: ZONING
South Miami's zoning regulations set limitations on building type, size, height, number, and proposed use and is
codified as Article III in the South Miami Land Development Code. There are si xteen (16) zoning districts found in the
CRA out of a total of twenty-nine (29) zoning use di stricts within the City of South Miami. The district includes single -
family, multi-family, office, retail, institutional, recreational, light industrial, and transit-oriented development uses.
Planned Unit Development is allowed in zones specified in South Miami's Land Development Code. Section 20-3.5
regulates the dimensional requirements of zoning districts in the City. Table 2 summarizes each zoning category
found in the CRA and shows each zoning typ e's maximum height and density requirements if applicable.
Permitted uses are regulation in Section 20-3.3 of the city's Land Development Code. The light industrial zoning
is located in the TODD near the South Miami Metro-Rail Station and allow s various manufacturing and intensi ve
uses such as the manufacturing of apparel, cabin ets, food, furniture, and other items. Public Parks and Playgrounds
are permitted in most zoning districts excep t in TODD, Hospital, and various other di stricts. Home occupation is
permitted as a use in the residential districts listed in Table 3 . The RM-18 and RM -24 Multi -Family districts allow for
Community Residential Home usage with up to seven or more residents, while the RS -3 and RS -4 di stricts allow up to
six residents in Community Residential Homes.
In the TODD MU-5 and MU-6 zoning districts, inclusionary Zoning ensures new housing projects provide a certain
level of units for households making below a pre-established income level.
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Table 2: Zoning Categories within the CRA
Low-D ensity Res id ent i al
Si ng le-Fam ily Dwe ll ing; Ma x FAR Lim it ed by Lot
(RS -3)
Comm un ity Residen ti al Size
2 Stori es ; 25 ft
Ho m e
Single Fa mily Res i de nti al
Sin gl e-Family Dwe llin g; Ma x FAR Limited by Lot
(RS -4 )
Co mmun it y Res id enti al Size
2 Sto ri es; 25 ft
Hom e
Sin gle-Family Dwe lling;
Lo w-Densi t y Mu lti-
Tow nh ouse Dwe lling;
Family Res id e nti al
Two-Fam ily Dwe llin g;
18 DU /Acre 2 Sto r ies; 30 ft
(RM-18)
Multi-Family Dwe lling;
Co m m u ni t y Res id enti al
Hom e
Single -F am ily Dwe lling;
Me dium De nsity Multi-
To wnhou se Dwe lling;
Fa mily
Two-Fam ily Dwellin g;
24 DU/Ac re 4 St ories; 50 ft
(RM-24 )
Multi -Fa mily Dwe llin g;
Co mmunity Res identia l
Hom e
Resi d en t ial Office
Community Res id en ti al
(RO)
Home; Home 0.3 0 FAR 2 Sto ri es ; 25 ft
Occ up ati o n
Boa rd in ghou se; Tourist
Dwe lling; Co n va lescen t
Low-Intensity Office Ho m e; Park or
0.70 FAR (LO) Playgrou nd , Public;
2 Stories; 30 ft
Muse um , Library o r Art
Ga ll ery
-~ard in g h O U Se; Touri st
Dwe lling; Co n va l escen t
Ho m e; Par k or
Med iu m Intensity Office Pl aygrou nd , Pu bli c;
(M O) Museu m , Library o r Art 1.60 FAR 4 Sto ri es; 50 ft
Gall er y; Earl y Chil d hood
Child Care, Pre-K, Pr e-
Sc hool; Gove rnm ental
Adm inistratio n ---j
Neighborhoo d Re t ail Some Busin ess and
(NR) Pro fess io na l Serv ices
0.25 FAR 2 St ories; 25 ft 56
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~J~~~m~~[l.Ta~bi/iei2~~~~~i~ Categories within the CRA MAXIMUM DENSITY MAXIMUM HEIGHT
Specialty Retail
(SR)
Hospital
(H)
Public Institution
(PI)
Parks and Recreation
(PR)
Mixed-Use 4
(TODD MU-4)
Mixed Use 5 -
(TODD MU-5)
Light Industrial 4
(TODD LI-4)
Publici Institutional
(TODD PI)
Ground Floor Retail With
Office and Residential on 0.70 FAR
the Upp er Floors
Hospital (Special Use);
Accessory Medical
Serv ic es
N/A (Special Use); Chiro
Clinic (Spec ial Use);
Labs; Medical Offices
Daycare; Municipal Uses,
Parks, Religious N/A
(Special Use)
Parks and Open Space N/A
Table 3: TODD Zoning Categories within the CRA
Residential Uses;
Commercial Uses
Res id ential Uses' , r Co •• ,"'" ""
Residential Uses;
Commercial Uses; Light
Industrial Uses
I Schools; Government I
Facilities; Utilities;
Churches and Similar
Uses; Uses Permitted
in other TODD
Subcategories
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Limited by
Provided Parking
Limited by
Provided Parking
Limited by
Provided Parking
N/A
4 Stories; 50 ft
None Specified
Compatible with
Surrounding Districts
N/A
2 Stories
2 Stories Minimum; 4
Stories Max; up to 8
Stories with bonus; 100ft
2 Stories
Compatible with
Surrounding Districts
163,362 [3]: NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT ELEMENT
Relocation
Pursuant to Florida Statute 163.362(7), the South Miami CRA is required to, "Provide assurances that there will be
replacement housing for the relocation of persons temporarily or permanently displaced from housing facilities
within the community redevelopment area". Residents may need to relocate from current affordable housing stock
from the South Miami affordable housing development while the area is redeveloped into improved affordable
housing units. A relocation plan shall be made by the South Miami CRA before even one person is displaced from the
aforementioned community.
haffic Circulatio n
The proposed projects that will be built in the CRA are intended to reduce the amount of traffic in the city by creating
a more walkable environment. The proposed projects and Future Land Use in the CRA encourages a compact,
walkable development pattern. The future development of South Miami will include more mixed-use and Transit-
Oriented Development in the TODD and other appropriate districts within the CRA. The development pattern of the
CRA will encourage mass transit usage, therefore reducing road traffic.
Public transit options that residents and visitors are able to utilize are the Miami MetroRail, which has a station that
is located within the CRA, and the MetroBus to connect to the rest of the County. South Miami CRA funds could also
be used to supplement some of the proposed improvements in the South Miami Intermodal Transportation Plan.
Improvements within the CRA will give residents the opportunity to drive less and use other modes of transportation
instead of their personal automobile.
Environmental Quality
The redevelopment activities of the Community Redevelopment Plan will add special programs and funding to
ensure environmental quality. In addition to drainage, sewer hookups, and other more traditional redevelopment
programs, the Agency will create a fund and programs to address the more serious environmental clean-up problems
associated with the re-use of contaminated sites. Without funds allocated specifically for environmental clean-up, it
may not be financially feasible to redevelop contaminated sites when future opportunities arise.
Availability of Community Facilities and Services
The South Miami CRA aims to provide services that are oriented towards improvements in the economic prospects
and public life of its residents. The community has expressed a desire for certain public facilities such as a
free center for teenagers. The CRA community also desires a training/apprenticeship program
for jobs, financial and entrepreneurship training, and legal support/incentives to keep
ownership of property in the community.
School Population
The J.R.E Lee Educational Center and Somerset Academy (Elementary
and Middle) are presently the only schools and or educational
facilities located in the redevelopment area. The J.R.E Lee
Educational Center is a SPED Service Center, a facility that
provides Exceptional Student Education support services
to multiple schools in the Southern portion of Miami Dade
County. The Somerset Academy opened in the 2009-2010 58
school year as a free charter school.
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163,362 [4 J: PUBLICLY FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Table 4: Publicly Funded Capital Improvement Projects
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CITY FACILITIES
Gibson Bethel Community Center -Air Conditioning Operational Enh anc ement
Gibson Bethel Community Ce nter -Basketba ll Gymnas ium Bleacher Operational Enh anc em ent
Operational Enhan cement Gibson Bet h el Community Center -Restroom Renovations
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Gibson Bethel Community Center -Solar Operational Enh anc ement
Poli ce Department and Ci ty Hall - Air Conditioning Operational Enh an ceme nt
Police Sta ti on Front Foyer and Parking Lot -Li ghtin g Im provements Ope rat io n a l Enh an cem ent
Publi c Works Buildin g -Solar Operational Enhancem ent
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Chamb er Di gital Audio and Rebuild Project Ope ra t iona l Enhan ce m ent
Do wntow n Area -Rubber Mulch for Tr ee Grates Operational Enhancem ent
Marshall Wi lli amson Park -Si d ewa lks Goal2
Marshall Wi lli amson Pa r k -Outdoor Fitn ess Zone wi supp ort fac ili t i es Goal3
Marshall Williamson Park -Playground PIP Rubber Su rfa ce Goa l 3
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Murray Park -Playground PIP Rubber Surface
Murray Pa r k -Replace Ball Fi eld Fenci n g
Pedestria n Bridge Study Over U.S. 1 be tween SW 57'" Ave and SW 72 " St
Feasi bility Study
Po o l Facilities -Solar
SW 58'" Ave Intersection at U.S . 1 -Design and Co nstruc t ion
SW 59 '" PI and SW 69 '" St - Traffic St ud y
SW 62 " St (59'" CT to 62 "" Ave) -Road Resurfacing
Goal3
Goal3
Goal2
Operational Enh ancement
Goa l 2
Goal2
Go al2
Goal2 SW 64'" St Bike Lane and Road Improvements (SW 57'" Ave to SW 62 " Ave)
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SW 73 " St (57 '" CT to 58 '" Ave) -Road Resurfacing Goa l 2
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163,362 [5J: SAFEGUARDS
Redevelopment Activities
1. The South Miami CRA shall file an annual report with the state's Auditor General 's Office, the Miami-Dade County
Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office, the City Commission, and the City Clerk's
Office. This report shall contain a programmatic overview of the activities of the South Miami CRA as allowed by
the Redevelopment Plan.
2. The South Miami CRA Board shall be fully subject to the Florida Sunshine Law and will meet regularly in a public
forum.
3. The South Miami CRA Board sha ll publicly adopt by-laws to govern its activities and to ratify its administrative
policies.
Financial Accountability
1. The South Miami CRA shall maintain adequate records to provide for an annual audit which shall be conducted
by a knowledgeable Certified Public Accountant selected by the City Commission. The findings of the audit shall
be presented at a public meeting of the South Miami CRA Board. Such findings shall be forwarded to the state
Auditor General's Office by March 31 of each year for the preceding fiscal year which shall run from October
1 through September 30 . The annual Audit Report shall be accompanied by the South Miami CRA's Annual
Report and shall be provided to the City Commission, City Clerk's Office, Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners and the Miami-Dade County Clerk 's Office for public review and availability. Legal notice in a
newspaper of general circulation shall be provided to inform the public of the availability for review of the Annual
Audit and Annual Report .
2. All South Miami CRA Tax Increment Financing funds shall be held in a Redevelopment Trust Fund separately from
other funds, as required by State Law.
163 ,362 [6J: LAND SOLD OR LEASE FOR PRIVATE USE
The South Miami CRA shall provide adequate safeguards to ensure that all leases , deeds, contracts, agreements, and
declarations of restrictions relative to any real property conveyed sha ll contain restrictions, covenants, running with
the land and its uses, or other such provisions neces sary to carry out the goals and objectives of the Plan.
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163,362 [7]: ASSURANCE OF RELOCATION HOUSING
In the future, if any unforeseen redevelopment project involving the South Miami CRA requires that even one person
be displaced from either a rented or owned housing unit, the project proposal must contain a relocation plan
which adheres to all applicable laws. The relocation proposal must be approved by the South Miami Community
Redevelopment Agency Board in a publicly noticed Agency meeting prior to any final approval of the project.
If any future projects were to require relocation and Agency monies were to be "partnered" with Federal funds, the
South Miami CRA shall make it a condition of Agency participation that all provisions of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance Act are met. This strategy adheres to the requirements of Chapters 163 and 421, Florida Statutes.
163362 [8l RESIDENT IAL USE ELE MENT
Please refer to the Redevelopment Projects Underway sub-section of this Plan, which includes affordable housing
projects for the CRA.
163362 [9]: PROJECTED COST OF REDEVELOPMENT
Table 5: Projected Cost of Redevelopment
Traffic Study for SW 59'" PI and SW 69 '" St
SW 64 '" St Bik e Lane and Road Improvements (SW 57 '" Ave to
SW 62 '" Ave)
Road Re surfacing -SW 73" St (57 '" CT to 58 '" Ave)
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Road Resurfacing SW 62 '" St (59 '" CT to 62 '" Ave)
SW 58'" Ave Inters ection at U.S. 1 -De sign and Con struction
Gibson Bethel Community Center : Restro om Renovations
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$43 8,916
$135 ,846
$20,000
$20,000
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Table 5 (continued): Projected Cost of Redevelopment
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Gibson Bethel Community Ce nter -Basketball Gymna sium
Bleach er $50,000
$50,000 Mu rray Park: Pla ygro und PIP Rubber Surface
I Murray Park: Rep l ace Ball Fi eld Fenci ng
-Ma rshall Williamson Pa rk Outdoor Fitness Zone wI sup p o~ $50,000
[ I 65,000.00 I
I facilities
Marshall Willi amson Park -Pl ayg round PIP Rubb er Surface $70 ,00 0
Marshall Willi amson Park - Sid ewa lks $100,000 -
Gibson Bet hel Comm unity Center -Air Cond it i oning $40,000
Police Departm ent I City Hall Air Conditioning $2 0,00 0
Poli ce Station Fr ont Foye r I Parking Lot Lighting $10,000 I Improve m ents
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Pede st rian Bridge Stu dy Over U.S.l between SW 57 ,h Ave and $100,000 SW 72 " St Feasibil ity Stu dy
I I Rubber Mu lch fo r Tree Grates -Downtown Area $5,000
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Chamber Di gita l Audio and Rebuild Project $100,000
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Sola r for Commun ity Ce nter $50,000
I Solar for Pool
-
$50,000
$50,000 Sola r for City Hall
r----\~""L,oo" Downt ow n Improve m ents -Sun se t Dr bet wee n U.S. 1 and $445,000 SW 57" Ave
Total Capital Im provements by Year w ithin CRA $1,539,762 $6 5,000
Total Capital Improvements within CRA $2,094,762 ,
163.362 [10): TIME CERTAIN AND SEVERABILITY
All redeve lopment activiti es financed by increm ent reve nu es shall have a ma ximum duration, or commitment of up
to twenty (20) years exte nsion , plus an option for t en (10) add itional yea rs if certain milesto nes ar e m et or m ay be
suc h time as m ay be ag reed to in th e interloc al agree m ent betwe en the Miami-Dade Cou n ty Commission, t he City
of South Mia mi , and the South Miami CRA. The start da t e for the t we nty-year cl ock sha ll be from th e adoption and
approval date of the Community Redevelopment Plan or any amended Community Redevelopment Pl a n by the
Mi ami -Dade County Commission. 5
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APPENDICE
» Appendix A -CRA Legal Description & Boundary Map
» Appendix B -CRA Market Analysis
» Appendix C -Map Series
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APPENDIX A
CRA LEGAL DESCRIPTION &
BOUNDARY MAP
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EXISTING CRA BOUNDARY LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BEGINNING AT A POINT, SAID POIN T BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 25 , TOWNSHIP
54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST AND BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 57
AVENUE (RED ROAD) AND THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 72 STREET ( SUNSET DRIVE); THENCE
RUNNING WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE AFORESAID SECTION 5, SAID LINE BEING THE
CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 72 STREET ( SUNSET DRIVE ), A DISTANCE OF 2, 640 FEET, MORE OR
LESS , TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE SOUTHWEST 72 STREET ( SUNSET DRIVE) AND
THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 62 AVENUE PAUL TEVIS ROAD ), THE SAME BEING THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE , RUNNING NORTHERLY ALONG
THE WEST LINE OFTHE SOUTHEAST QUARTER , THE SAME BEING THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 62
AVENUE ( PAUL TEVIS ROAD), A DISTANCE OF 3, 463 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OF
T HE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 62 AVENUE (PAUL TEVIS ROAD) AND A LINE , THE SAME BEING THE
WESTERN EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERN RIGH T -O F -WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 62 STREET ; T HENCE
RUNNING EASTERLY ALONG SAID LINE, AND CONTINU ING ALONG THE NORTHERN RIGHT -OF -WA Y LINE
OF SOUTHWEST 62 STREET, A DISTANCE OF 1, 362 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TOTHE INTERSECTION OFTHE
NORTHERN RIGHT-OF -WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 62 STREET AND THE EASTERN RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE
OF SOUTHWEST 59 AVENUE; THENCE RUNNING SOUTHE RLY ALONG THE EASTERN RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF SOUTHWEST S9 AVENUE , A DISTANCE OF 159 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO THE INTERSECTION
OF THE EASTERN RIGHT -OF -WA Y LIN E OF SOUTHWEST 59 AVENUE AND A LINE , THE SA ME BEING THE
WESTERN EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS A, B, C AND D OF BLOCK 1, UNIVERSITY GARDENS
NO .1 SUBDIVISION , A RE -PLAT OF BLO CK 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLATTHEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 91 AT PAGE 3 61N THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ; THENCE RUNNING EASTERLY
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS A, B, C, AND D, A DISTANCE OF 309 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO
THE NORTHE AST CORNER OF SAID LOT A, THE SAME BEING THE NORT HE AST CORNER OF UNIVERSITY
GARDENS NO .ISUBDIVISION ;THENCESOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERN LINE OF UNIVERSITY GARDENS
NO. L SUBDIVISION , ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 89 AT PAGE 15
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, A DISTANCE OF 66 2 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF UNIVERSITY GARDENS NO . L SUBDIVISION , THE SAME BEING A POINT IN THE
CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 64 STREET ( HARDEE DRIVE ); THENCE RUNNING EASTERLY ALONG THE
CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 64 STREET ( HARDEE DRIVE), THE SAME BEING THE NORTH LINE OF THE
SOUTH HALF OF SAID SECTION 25,A DISTANCE OF 990 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OF
THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 64 STREET (HARDEE DRIVE) AND THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST
57 AVENUE (RED ROAD), THE SAME BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OFTHE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SAID SECTION 25 ; THENCE RUNNING SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST S7 AVENUE
(RED ROAD), A DISTANCE OF 2,640 FEE T, MORE OR LESS , TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE
OF SOUTHWEST 57 AVENUE ( RED ROAD) AND THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 72 STREE T ( SUNSET
DRIVE ), THE SAME BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP S4 SOUTH , RANGE 65
40 EAST, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
2019 CRA BOUNDARY EXPANSION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BEGINNING AT A POINT, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP S4
SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST AND BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 57TH
AVENUE (RED ROAD) AND THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 72ND STREET (SUNSET DRIVE); THENCE
CONTINUE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 897 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO THE INTERSECTION
OF THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 74TH TERRACE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE
685 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST S8TH AVENUE;
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF -WAY LINE 43 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE
CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 74TH TERRACE ; THENCE WESTERLY 685 FEET, MOR E OR LESS , TO THE
WESTERLY RIGHT-OF -WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 59TH AVENUE ; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID
WESTERLY RIGHT-OF -WAY LINE 29 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 54, 55 , AND
56 AMERICAN TOWNSITE CO MPANY'S SUBDIVISION NO 1 OF LARKIN , PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 134 MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LlNEAND WESTERLY EXTENSION
THEREOF AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 29 , 30, AND 31 OF SAID PLAT A DISTANCE OF 305
FEET MORE OR LESS , TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 25 OF SAID PLAT ; THENCE SOUTHERLY
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 25 A DISTANCE OF 48 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID LOT 25; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE AND WESTERLY EXTENSION 186
FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 59TH PLACE; THENCE
NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF -WAY LINE 48 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 3 OF SA I D PLAT ; THENCE WESTE RLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 1, 2, AND
3 OF SAID PLAT 144 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EA ST LINE OF LOT 2, BLOC K 2 OF MA P OF LARKIN PINES,
PLAT BOOK 24 PAGE 20 , MIAMI -DADE COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOT 2 AND THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2 OF SAID PLAT, 16 3 FEET, MOR E OR LESS , TO
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LO T 3; T HENCE NOR THWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE
OF SAID LOT, 124.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 61ST
AVENUE ; THENCE NORTHERLY AND NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 315
FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTH DI XIE HIGHWAY (US1) AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT ;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 587 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO THE INTERSECTION
OF THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 62ND AVENUE (PAUL TEVIS ROAD); THENCE NORTHERLY
ALONG SOUTHWEST 62ND AVENUE (PAUL TEV IS ROAD ) SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 , TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH , RANGE 40 EAST, A DISTANCE OF
1049 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO THE INTERSECTIO N OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 72ND
STREET (SUNSET DRIVE) SAID INTERSECTION POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUAR T ER OF SECTION 25 , TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH , RANGE 40 EAST; THENCE EASTERLY
ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 72ND STREET (SUNSET DRIVE) SA ID LINE ALSO BEING
THE SOUTH LINE OFTHE SOUTHEAST QUARTE R OF SAID SECTION 25 ,A DISTANCE OF 26 40 FEET, MORE
OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OFTHE CENTERLINE OF SOUTHWEST 57TH AVENUE (RED ROAD) SAID
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eRA MARKET ANALYSIS
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MARKET AREA
The definition of the Market Area will be the "Drive Time" analysis which establishes an area based on the distance a
person can drive within a specified period oftime. For the South Miami area, a "Drive Time" of 15 minutes has been
established to identify the distance people are willing to travel for basic services. The "Drive Time" is established
based on a central point within the CRA area.
Exhibit 1 illustrates the 15 minute "Drive Time" area with the central point of the CRA as its focus.
Exhibit 1: Drive Time Map
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Source: En v;ron ic s Anafyti cs 69
MARKET CONDITIONS
Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis refers to a determination of the difference between the number of goods and services demanded by
the reside nts of the Market Area and the business conducted by the establishments within that same area . Where
the population demands more goods and services than the l ocal bus in esses provide, they must travel outside of the
Market Area. The industry considers this difference an Opportun ity Gap where the Market Area could support more
businesses in the selected industries.
Environics Analytics was consulted to determine the Opportunity Gap that may exist for the South Miami Area. The
gap identifies which types of businesses could be supported .
Due to the location of sign if icant commercial areas along Dixie Highway, South Red Road, and Sunset Drive, the
Market Area only has a limited Opportunity Gap. The entire area has a Supply that is over $2.9 billion higher than the
demand.
However, certain industries do have an Opportunity Gap and can provide a focus of additional attraction for new
business. These industries are :
» Lawn and Garden stores
» Hardware stores
» Convenie n ce stores
» Baked Goods Stores
» General Merchandise Stores
» Electronics Stores
» Cafeterias
» Ice cream Shops
» Doughnut Shops
» Snack Stores
Labor Force and Business Inventory
The Labor Force is determined based on the amount of the popu lation over 16 years of age. Persons under that age
are not considered participants in the potential Labor Force . Statistics for the CRA area and the Market Area were
obtained from Environics Analytics for the curre nt t i me frame. Appendix Table 1 presents the labor force statistics;
Appendix Table 2 presents the number of commercial businesses and employment; and Appendix Table 3 presents
the retail spending by classification in the Market Area .
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Appendix Table 1: Labor Force Statistics
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White-Co ll ar Empl oyees 141,536 68.2
Blue Collar Employees 496 10.2 30 ,032 14.5
Service Employees 1,055 21.8 36 ,004 17.3
Total Employees 4,846 100.0 207 ,572 100 .0
Time to Tr ave l to Work 3 1.06 Minutes 33 .37 Minu t es
Unemployment Rate 11.2% 5.2 %
Source: fnviro nics An a/yries
Appendix Table 2: Number of Commercia l Businesses and Employment
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Motor Vehicles 431 6,223
Furniture 8 22 252 1,760
Electronics 4 29 25 1 1,941
Building Materia l s/Gardeni ng 8 48 311 2,494
Food Stores 15 158 426 6,821
Hea lth Supp li es 23 202 497 3,527
Gasoline/Service 8 39 163 797
Clot hin g Stores 31 109 797 4,930
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Sporting Goods/Hobbi es 9 61 227 1,514
General Merchand ise 2 7 283 5,772
Mi sce ll aneous 31 215 739 4,490
Non Store 1 2 62 594
Accommodation s and 72 ~ Restau rants 852 1,689 25,293
TOTAL 217 1,772 6,128 66,156
Source: Environics An a/y ries 71
Appendix Tabl e 3: Retail Spending by Classification in the Market Area
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Total retail trade including food and drink (NAICS 44 , 45 and 722) 8,339,531,581
Total retail trade (NAICS 44 and 45) 7,400,162 ,2 08
Motor vehicle and parts dealer s (NAICS 441) 1,950,723,274
Automobile dealers (NAICS 4411) 1,702,764,296
Other motor vehicle dealers (NA ICS 4412) 135,357,759
Recreational vehicle dealers (NAICS 44121 ) 39,621,111
Motorcycle, boat, and other motor vehicle dealers (NAICS 44122) 95,736,648
Boat dealers (NAICS 441222) 30,343,701
Motorcycl e, ATV, and allother motor vehicle aeale rs (NAICS 441228) 65,392,946
Automotive parts, accessories , and tire stores (NA ICS 4413) 112,60 1,219
Automotive parts and accessories stores (NAICS 44131 ) 67,317,266 -Tire aealers (NAICS 44132) 45,283,953
Furniture and home furnishings stores (NAICS 442) 144,692,998
Furniture stores (NAICS 4421) 86,450,911
Home furnishings stores (NA ICS 4422) 58 ,242,087
Floor covering stares (NAICS 44221 ) 9,443,932
Other home furnishings stores (NAICS 44229) 48,798,155
Window treatment stores (NAICS 442291) 2,423,679
All other home furnishings stores (NAICS 442299 ) 46 ,374,476
ElectrOnics and appliance stores (NAICS 443) 125,474 ,385
Househ_old appliance stores (NAICS 443141) 19,683,488
Electronics stores (NAICS 443142) 105,790,897
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (NAICS 4 44) S42 ,710 ,081
Building materia l and supplies dealers (NA ICS 4441) 466,330,290
Home centers (NAICS 44411 ) 256,850,804
Paint and wallpaper stores (NAICS 44412) 12,456,353
Hardware stores (NAICS 44413) 40,484,767
Other building material dealers (NAleS 44419) 156,538,367
Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (NAICS 4442) 76,379,791
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445) 972 ,647,031
Grocery stores (NAICS 4451) 864,929,409
Specialty food stores (NAICS 4452) 30,582,513
Meat markets (NAleS 44521L ___ --10,031,722
Fish and seafood markets (NAleS 44522J ---3,679,860
Fruit and vegetable markets (NAICS44523 ) 6,259,742
Other specialty food stores (NAICS 44529) 10,611,188
Baked goods stores and confecti onery and nut stores (NA ICS 445291 +445292 ) 5,694,409
All other specialty food stores (NAICS 445299) 4 ,916,779
Beer, wine, and liquor stores (NAICS 4453) 77,135,111
Health and personal care stores (NAICS 446) 473,200,455 -Pharmacies and drug stores (NAICS 44611) 391,689,898
Cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores (NAICS 44612) 30,033,982
Optical goods stores (NA ICS 44613) 18,213,042
Other hea l th and persona l care stores (NAICS 446 19) 33,263,534
FOOd (health) supplement stores (NAleS 446191 ) 12,082,028
All other health and personal care stores (NAICS 446199) 21,181,506
Gasoline stati ons (NAICS 447) -720 ,845,944 72
Source: Environics Anafytics
Appendix Table 3 (Continued): Retail Spending by Classification in the Market Area
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POPULATION
Total retail trade including food and dri nk (NA ICS 44, 45 and 722) 8,339,531,581
Tota retail trade NAICS 44 and 45 ) 7,400,162,208
Motor vehicle and parts dea ers (NAICS 441) 1,950,723,274
Automo ile dea ers NAICS 4411 ) 1,702,764,296
Ot er motor ve ic e ea ers NAICS 4412} 135,357,759
Recreational vehicle dealers NAICS 44121) 39,621,111
Motorcycle, boat, an at er motar vehicle ~dealers (NAICS 44122) 95,736,648
Boat ea l ers (NAICS 441222) 30,343,701
Motorcycle, ATV, and all other motor vehicle dea le rs (NA ICS 441228 65,392,946
Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores (NAICS 4413) 112,601,219
Automotive parts an accessories stores NAICS 44131} 67,317,266
Tire dealers (NAICS 44132) 45,283,953
Furniture and home furnishings stores (NAICS 442) 144,692,998
Furniture st ores (NA ICS 4421 86,450,911
Home furnishings stores (NA ICS 4422) 58,242,087
Floor covering stores (NAICS 44221 ) 9,443,932
Ot er ome urnishings stores NAICS 44229 48,798,155
Window trea tment stores (NAICS 442291) 2,423,679
All other home furnishing s stores (NAICS 442299) 46,374,476
Electronics and appliance stores (NAICS 443) 125,474,385 .
Househo l d appliance stores (NAICS 443141 ) 19,683,488
Electronics stores (NA ICS 443142) 105,790,897
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (NAICS 444) 542,710,081
Building material and supplies dealers (NAICS 4441) 466,330,290
Home centers (NAICS 44411) --256,850,804
Paint an wal paper stores (NAICS 44412) 12,456,353
Har ware stores NAICS 44413} 40,484,767
Other building material dealers (MAICS 44419) 156,538,367
Lawn and garden equipment an d supp li es stores (NAICS 4442) 76,379,791
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445) 972,647,031
Groce ry stores (NA IC S 4451) 864,929,409
Specialty food stores (NA IC S 4452) 30,582,513
Meat markets NAICS 44521} 10,031,722
Fish and seafood markets (NAICS 44522) 3,679,860
Fruit and vegetable markets 7NAICS44523 j 6,259,742
Other specialty food stores (NAICS 44529) 10,611,188
Ba ed goods stores and confectionery and nut stores (NAICS 445291 +445292) 5,694,409
All other specialty food stores (NA ICS 445299) 4,916,779
Beer, wine, and liquor stores (NAICS 4453) 77,135,111
Health and personal care stores (NAICS 446) 473,200,455
Pharmaci es and drug stores (NA ICS 44611) 391 ,689,898
Cosmetics, beauty supp li es, and perfume stores (NAICS 44612 30,033,982
Optical goods st ores (NA ICS 44613) 18,213,042
Other health and personal care stores (NAICS 44619 33,263,534
Food ealth) supplement stores (NAICS 446191 12,082,028
All other health and personal core stores NAICS 446199 21,181 ,506
Gasoline stations (NAICS 447) 720,845,944 73
Source: fnvironics Analyties
Vacancies
There are almost no boarded-up commercial properties in the eRA. The best method to examine vacancies is through
the identification of space currently for lease or sale. There are 13 properties for lease in the eRA and range in size
from 1,000 to 6,000 square feet. This represents a small percentage of the total available space. Appendix Table 4,
below, illustrates the lease rates in the eRA.
Appendix Table 4: Lease Rates i n the e RA
CATEGORY LEASE RATES
Retail $20 -$22 per square foot
Office $30 -$50 per square foot
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Medical Office $26 -$39 per square foot
Properties listed as "For Sale" are not necessarily vacant. There are eight properties for sale averaging approximately
$500 per square foot.
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(Ueutenants and Captalns) between the Miami Dade County Police
Benevolent Association ("PBN) and the City of South Miami and
to the 2018-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (Police Officers
and Sergeants) between the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order
of Police, Inc. ("FOP") and the City of So uth Miami.
A resolution of the City of South Miam i relating to the South Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA); approving, after
public hearing, the proposed SMCRA Community ~edevelopm,ent
Plan to extend the life of the SMCRA and expand Its boundanes,
subject to approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners; and requesting and recommending such approval.
A Resolution relating to a Varinnce application to increase the maximum
building coveroge requireme nt for a single-family residential building
located at 5800-5820 SW 87 Street.
A Reso lution relating to a Variance application to increase the maximum
impervious coverage requirement for a single-family residential
building located at 58 00-5820 SW 87 Street.
A Resolut ion relating to a Variance application to reduce the minimum
side street setback requirement for a singhrfamily residential building
located at 5800-5820 SW 87 Street.
A Reso lution relating to a Variance application to recluce the minimum
cumu lative yard se1back requirement for a single-family residential
building located at 5800 -5820 SW 87 Street.
A Aesolut ion relating to a Variance application to reduce the minimum
se tback requirement for concrete slabs for a single -family residential
build ing located at 5800-5820 SW 87 Street.
A Resolu tion relating to a Variance application to increase the
physical barrier he ight limit for a single-family residential building
loca ted .. t 5800 -5820 SW 87 Street.
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An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, Article II,
Section 20.2.3 "Definitions". Article Ill, SecUon 2O-3.3(0) 'Pennitted
Use Schedule' and Section 20-3.4 "Special Use Conditions", Article
VII, Section 20-7.12(A) "Permitted and Special Uses and Parking
Requirements" and Section 20-7.51 'Special Exception" concerning
Medical Marilu~ and Drug, Pharmacy, and Sundry store uses.
M Ordinance amending the following sections of the land Development
Code: Section 20-2.3 Definitions, Section 20.3.3{O) Permitted Use
Scnedule, and Section 20-3.4 Special use condihons; aU concerning
uses that Include BeautylBarber Shop, Personal Skills Instruction
Studio, Photograph ic Studio and Physical Fitness Facility.
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Olty Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida amending the City of South Miami police officers
retirement trust fund, Chapter 16, Article III of the City's Code of
Ordi nances, which lncludes provisions to improve readability of
the plan document; providing for a five-membe r board of trustees
in accordance with Chapter 185 Rorida Statutes; and providing
for internal revenue code compliance.
ALL Interested parties are invited to attend and win be heard.
For further information. please contact the City Clerk's Office at:
305-663-6340.
Nkenga A Payne. CMC
City Cieri<
Pursuant to Aorida StaMes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public
that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Board , Agency
or Commission with respect to any matter cons idered at its meeting or
hearing, he or sha will need a reco rd of the proceedings, and that for such
purpose. affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made whIch record Inc1udes the testimo ny and evidence
upon whioh the appeal is to be based.
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28SE I I NEIGHBORS I SUNDAY NCMMBEI1D 1019
MIAMIHEllAlD.COM
EDUCATION
She just started classes at UM -and so did her parents
Tj UEVON[N Un .... fOil yo! MlMn l CommunlUllcm
Sofia Diaz entered the University of Miami as a freshman last
week -along with her parents. Susy Alvarez-Diaz and Frank
Diaz, who are pursuing graduate degrees at the same time.
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Vi LlAGE OF PINECRE ST
Public Notice
BV JULIA ING RAM
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While most students
were saying goodbye to
their parents at the Uni-
versity of Miami's move-in
last week, incoming fresh-
man So fi a Diaz's folks
weren't going far.
Instead, Diaz's parents,
Su s y Alvarez-Diaz and
Frank Diaz, were also
starting their school years
at the U. As Sofia pursues
a bachelor's degree in
finance and broadcast
journalism, her mother
will be working toward her
doctorate in higher educa-
ti on while her father be-
On Tuewoy, December 10, 2019, 017:00 p.m., rhe Vill age Coundl wi ll conducrrhe followi ng
Pub lic Hearing 10 be held olrhe PinecreSI M~n icipo l Cenrer, Council Chomber, 12645 Pin ecresr
Porkwoy, Pinecre sr, Florida:
Heor ing #2019·1210-1. Monaco Pinecresl Cenler LLC (Owner); ond Jomes Aguoyo . SIllhi Sake
Piinecre!J, ltC [Appliconr) ore Icquclling opprovol 01 0 cond itiona l usc permir (So le o f o lcohol lor
consumption on premises) to o ll ow the on·p<emise con su mplion of beor ond wine (2-COP lic ense)
lor tho property loeeled 0 1 9079 Pinecrest Parkway.
Hearing #2019·1210-2. Kendall Toyoro Temporory Porking lOI . BFl Pineaesl, LLC ond GFS
Ente rptiles, ltC [Owners and AppliconTs) oro requos~ng on amendmenr 10 opproyed DeYC lo pmenl
Order 2017·02 14·1 ond Condirion #1 01 the recorded Dedarolion 01 Rostrictions 10 a llow
co n~nuo~on 01 the opproyed te mpora ry perking lor fo r a period of one (l) addi~ono l year lor rho
Pfopcrryloc:orcdat l0601 and 10661 PinccrcslParkwoy.
Al l in terested porries ore urg ed ro ottend. Objections or e~Pfossion s of opproyol moy be mode in
persan at the hearing or filed in wr i~ng prior to or 01 rhe hearing. Inr eresTed porties requesr ing
informo~on ore osked to conrocr the Building ond Plann ing Depor1menl by colli ng 305.234.2121,
vio e-ma il atplanning@pinecresr.ll.goy or wriring to Ihe deporrment 01 12645 Pine<:resl Parkway,
Pinecresl, Florido 33 15 6. Reier 10 Iho Hearin g Number w hen making o n inquiry .
In occOfcia nce w ilh Ihe Americons w ith Disobili ries Acr of 1990, 0 11 persons w ho ore disabled a nd
who need sped ol occommodo~onl 10 por1icipote in thil mec~ng bccau$C of rhot disability should
conlocr Ine Vi ll oge C lerk or 305.234.2121 nol 10ler thon seven busi ness days prior 10 such
p!oceedin g .
Sho uld ony person decide ro oppeol any decis ion 01 rhe Vi llage Counci l with respecl TO ony motter
considered or such mooring or hearin g, rhar person w ill need 0 record 0 1 the proceedings ond, for
such purpose, moy need 10 e nsure rhot 0 verbatim record 01 me proceedings is mode, w hich record
inc ludes the testimony ond CYidence upon w hich the appea l is 10 be based (F .S. 286.0 105).
Guido H. Inguonzo, Jr., CMC
www.pi" ... (~~ll~~.i.i~~k
gins a master's of science
in leadership at the busi-
ness school.
"We didn't plan it like
that at all," sa id Alvarez-
Diaz.
But "all roads lead back
to the university," she
sa id. Alvarez-Diaz spent
her four yea rs of undcr-
grad at UM, 3nd frank,
whom she met in high
school, transferred to UM
after spending two years at
Miami Dade College.
The parents run a public
relations and marketing
firm together, but always
made their way back to
UM for al umni events.
They have been al umni
marshals during com -
mencement ceremonies
and are members of UM's
Cit izens ' Board, a group of
alumni who secure dona-
t ion s to the university.
In 2008, Alvarez-D ia z's
tie to UM grew even stron-
ger, when she was asked
to teach management and
entrepreneurship classes
at the bus ines s school. She
started out as a s tand-in
when a replacement hire
was a no-show, and is now
a full-time lecturer.
Sofia Diaz, a graduate of
American Heritage School
in Plant ation, was no dif-
ferent in her longstanding
connectio n to the uni-
versity. Her parents took
her to UM sports ga me s -
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'-Q~.;>,
including the last football
game the Miami Hurri-
canes played at the
Orange Bowl -and threw
her sw eet 16 at the Donna
E. Shalala Student Ce nter.
Last week, Sofia Diaz
entered UM as a member
of the Uni vers ity's Foote
Fellow Hon o rs program,
which taps top high school
students and encourages
them to think independ-
ently.
"My parents truly value
education and they passed
that down to me," Sofia
Diaz told UM
Communications. "I am
sure we will have dinners
or lunches o n campus."
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NO'Il CE IS IIEREBY gi l"Cn that Ihe South Miam i Community Redevclopment Agency will hold a
publi c hearing 31 its Special South Miam i Community Redcvelopment Age ncy meeting scheduled
for Tu esday. November 19. 2019. begi nnin g al 5:30 p.m~ in the City Commission Chambers.. 6130
Sunsc t D rivc. to consider the fol101\ing item:
A n:sol ulion onhe City of Sou th Miami Cammu nity Redevclopmen t Agency(SMC11.A) a pprovi ng.
anerp ublie hearing. the proposcd ame n ded SMCRA Community Rcde,"C lopmcnt Plan to extend
th e lifc ofthc SMCRA a nd cxpand ilS bou ndari cs; recommcnding Ih a\ thc City Commission of
the Ci ty of South Mi!lmi and th e Mi a mi -Dadc Bo ard of County Commissioners approl"C the
propose d amcndcd SMCRA Com munity Red C'o·clapmenl Pla n and authori7jng the SMCRA
Executil"C D irec tor to take any and all nceessary a nd appropriate :lction 10 achicvc the purposes
of th is resolution.
AU interested parties arc invited to :lIIend and will be hcard.
Inq uirics conec rn ing this itcm should be directed 10 the S~·I CRA Exeeutil"C D irector·s Office at
305-668-7236.
NkcnS!l A. P-J~'Ilc. CMC
Agency Secretary
Pu rsu ant to Florida SraluteS 286 .0105. thc Cit ~ hereby aID-iloeS the public that ira person de ci dcllO appeal an~
dec isio n made by this Hoaru. l\iency or Commi!Sion "i th ~peCl to any ma il er co nsidered II ill meetinl! or
he aring. he or ~he will need a fCeortl of the proceedings. a nd that fo r such pU I"J)OSC . affected person may need
to en SUfl: that a ''Cf batim reeoru of th e proceedin gS is madc which fl:coru includ cs th e te stim ony and c.ide nc c
upon ,,·hith Ihe appe at is 10 be b3SCd.