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Joint Meeting of CRA Board and Advisory. Board
Meeting Agenda
December 6, 1999
Location: 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
Time: 7:30` PM
Call
to Order
A.
Roll Call
CRA Board
CRA Advisory Board
B.
Approval of CRA Board Minutes
C.
Resolutions '
1. A Resolution of the South Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency authorizing the execution of an amendment to the
agreement for trolley system services with Health Trans, Inc.
2. A Resolution of the South Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals and /' 2
qualifications for urban infill housing redevelopment:
D.
Presentation by Planning Department - Planning Maps
E.
Report on November 13 . Neighborhood Clean -Up
F.
Up -date on Budget Approval Process
G.
Community Beautification Project
H.
Staff Comments
I:
Public Comments
J.
General Comments from CRA Board
K.
- Adjournment
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER OFFICE. MEMORANDUM
To:. CRA Board of Commissioners Date: December 2, 1999
Agenda Item # /
From Diana Morris. Subject: CRA. Mtg. Dec. 6, 1999
CRA Director Amendment to Agreement with
Health Trans
The attached resolution authorizes the execution of an amendment to the agreement
between the Community Redevelopment Agency and Health Trans for the provision of
trolley service.
This amendment reduces the hours of operation from 66.5 to 48.5 hours per week.
This formalizes the direction of the Board to reduce the hours of operation.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR TROLLEY SYSTEM SERVICES WITH HEALTH TRANS,
i INC.
WHEREAS, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) established
a trolley system in the Community Redevelopment Area for the benefit of the public; and
WHEREAS, Health Trans, Inc. has agreed .to amend its agreement with the Agency to
decrease the minimum number of hours the Trolley shall run in the Area:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. That the Executive Director is authorized to execute an. amendment to'the
agreement, in the form attached as Exhibit "I," with Health Trans, Inc. for a decrease in the hours
of the trolley system in the Community Redevelopment Area.
Section 1 That this. Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED by a' vote of the South Miami Community
Redevelopment Agency this day of 111999.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GENERAL COUNSEL
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
AND HEALTH TRANS, INC.
THIS AMENDED AGREEMENT is entered into between the South Miami Community
Redevelopment Agency and Health Trans, Inc. (Vendor):
WHEREAS, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency ( SMCRA) has
entered into an Agreement for the operation of a Downtown Trolley. System (Trolley); and
WHEREAS, the Vendor has agreed to decrease the minimum number of hours for the
operation of the Trolley.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
That the representations contained above are true and correct.
Section 2. That Sections 5.2 and 5.3 of the Agreement are amended as follows:
5.2 The trolley shall run for a minimum
of forty - eight and a half (481/2) hours per week.
5.3 The. SMCRA reserves the right to
establish and make changes in the route, hours, and
days of the operation of the trolley, upon 72 -hour
notice. The hours of operation will be a minimum
of forty-eight and a half (481/2). hours per week, and
the SMCRA shall establish all. holiday schedules as
deemed necessary, with payment for the .holidays
listed on Exhibit "B" to be at time and one -half.
Section 3. That. all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect. .
HEALTH TRANS, INC. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF'
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
By: By:
Diana Moms, Executive Director
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CITY OF SOUTH -MIAMI -
INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: CRA Board of Commissioners Date: December 2, 1999
Agenda Item # oZ
From: Diana Morris Subject: CRA: Mtg. Dec. 6, 1999
CRA Director Approval of RFP &Q for Infill
Housing
The attached resolution authorizes the issuance of a .Request for Proposals and
Qualifications for Urban Infill Housing Redevelopment.
The RFP &Q has been prepared to insure flexible use,of.the funds provided by the
CRA. A total 'of $120,000 has been allocated for this program in the 1999 -2000 budget.
It is anticipated that the CRA will contract . with more than one organization. For each
housing unit developed, the,CRA will contribute $10,000. The $10,000 award can be
expended on any activity related to any phase of the development of the new home.
Upon approval of the document and establishment of dates, the•RFP &Q will be
advertised. Following-the submission deadline, there will be an opportunity for a
presentation by each potential developer who submitted a qualified proposal. Ali
proposals will be evaluated and a recommendation will be presented to the CRA Board
for approval:
This is a program.that will. have significant impact in our CRA community and we are .
looking forward to moving this process. forward as expeditiously as possible.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD AUTHORIZING THE.ISSUANCE OF A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND
QUALIFICATIONS FOR URBAN INFILL HOUSING
REDEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency,
(Agency) wishes to solicit non = profit redevelopment organizations to build,
affordable homes in the SMCRA area; and
WHEREAS, the SMCRA Board has allocated $120,000 in the 1999 -2000
budget to provide $10,000 per housing unit to organizations who will bring
additional funding to the SMCRA community to build homes; and
WHEREAS, the SMCRA Board has reviewed and approved the offering
document attached hereto for advertisement and distribution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. That the Executive. Director is authorized to advertise, by
public notice and other means, a request for proposals and qualifications from
non- profit redevelopment organizations for the purpose of building infill housing
within the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency area, utilizing funds
allocated.for this purpose in the 1999 -2000 SMCRA budget.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
SECTION 2
DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER
.This request for propo s als and qualifications ( "RFP &Q ".) is being issued by the
South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (hereinafter known as the. "SMCRK).. -
Any action:taken by the .SMCRA in response to Proposals made pursuant to this
offering or in making any award or failure or refusal to make any award pursuant to any .
such proposals, or in.any cancellation 'of award, or in any withdrawal.' or cancellation of
this RFP &Q, either before or after issuance of an award, shall be without any liability or
obligation on the part of the SMCRA, the' City or their advisors.
In its sole discretion, the SMCRA may withdraw this RFP &Q either before or
after receiving proposals, may accept or reject proposals, and may waive any
informalities in any Proposal., In. its sole discretion, the SMCRA may determine the
.qualifications and acceptability of any party or parties submitting Proposals in response
to this RFP &Q:" Each such party being hereinafter shall be referred.to as.a "Proposer.'
Following submission of a proposal, the proposer agrees to promptly deliver
such further details, information and assurances, including, but not. limited. to, financial
and disclosure: data relating to the proposal and /or the Proposer, including the
proposer's affiliates, officers,., directors, shareholders,' partners and employees, as
requested by the SMCRA...:
The information contained. herein is provided solely for the convenience of
proposers. It is the' responsibility of a'proposerto assure itself that information
contained herein is accurate and complete. Neither the SMCRA, the City nor their.
advisors provide:any assurances as to the accuracy of'any information in this proposal..
Any reliance on the contents of this RFP &Q, or on any communications with SMCRA or.
City representatives or. advisors,. shall be at each Proposer's own risk. Proposers
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should rely exclusively on their own investigations, interpretations and analyses in
connection with this matter. The RFP &Q is being provided by the SMCRA-and its
advisors without any warranty or representation, express or implied, as to its content,
accuracy or completeness and no proposer or other party shall have recourse to the
SMCRA City or their advisors, if any information herein contained shall be: inaccurate or
incomplete. No warranty or representation is made by the SMCRA, City or their
advisors that any Proposal conforming with these requirements•will be•selected for
consideration, negotiation or approval.
The SMCRA, the City; and their advisors shall have no obligation or liability, with
respect to this RFP &Q, "or the, selection arid. award process 'c'o'ntemplated hereunder..
Neither the SMCRA, the City nor their advisors warrant or represent that.any award or
recommendation will be made as a result of the issuance of this RFP &Q. All costs
incurred by a proposer. in preparing and responding to this RFP &Q are the sole
responsibility of the proposer. Any recipient of this RFP &Q who responds hereto fully,
acknowledges all the provisions. of this disclosure and disclaimer and.agrees to be
bound by the terms hereof. Any proposal submitted pursuant to this RFP &Q is at the
sole risk and responsibility of the party submitting such proposal.
This RFP &Q is made 'subject to-correction of errors, omissions, or withdrawal
without.notice..'Information contained in the,RFP&Q is for guidance only and each
recipient hereof is cautioned and. advised to independently verify, all of such '
information.:_ In the event of any differences between this disclosure and disclaimer and
the balance of the RFP &Q, the provisions of this. disclosure and disclaimer. shall .
govern.. ,..
Formal presentations by the Proposer shall be made beforelhe SMCRA Board
of Commissioners which will make the final decision. Contract negotiations will take
place with the entities. selected by the SMCRA Board, and if a suitable contractual
arrangement cannot be made, negotiations may commence Wth.other•applicants; or
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the SMCRA may, ;at its sole option, withdraw this RFP &Q.
The SMCRA Board'reserves the right to select the proposal which in the opinion
and sole discretion of the SMCRA will be in the best interest of and /or most
advantageous to the citizens of South Miami.. .' The.SMCRA reserves the right to'waive
any, irregularities, and. technicalities and may at its discretion. request resubmittal of
proposals. All expenses in preparing tfie proposal and' any resubmittals shall be bome
by the; Proposer.
The: SMCRA and the Proposer will be bound only if: and when a Proposal, as it
May be negotiated, is approved'and accepted by the SMCRA,� and the applicable
agreements pertaining thereto are approved,- executed and delivered, and, then only
pursuant to the terms of agreements executed by. the Proposer and the SMCRA. All or
any responses to this RFP &Q may, be accepted or rejected by the SMCRA for any
reason, or for no reason, without any resultant liability to the SMCRA, the City or its
advisors.
The�SMCRA is governed by the sunshine law-and-the public records law of the
State of Florida and all proposals and supporting data shall be subject to disclosure as
required by such laws. All proposals shall be submitted in •sealed bid form and shall
remain confidential to the extent permitted by the'public records law until the date and
time selected for opening responses.
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SECTION A,
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPPORTUNITY
In recent years,-there has been. significant and on -going investment and
redevelopment activity in the South Miami Community Redevelopment Area (map
included). These include, but are not limited to, the establishment of a Tax Increment
Financing mechanism, the adoption of a Community Redevelopment Plan with special.
powers, the redevelopment of the former Bakery Center into: the Shops. at Sunset
Place, .street improvements and the opening of the MetroRail station.
The redevelopment area contains approximately 185 acres and is supported by
a dedicated revenue source. for the implementation of numerous programs in the
adopted Community Redevelopment Plan. The goal of the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA), which serves as the City Commission's advocate and .agent.for
redevelopment,, is to improve the quality of life for the citizens, property. owners and.
business people of the community.
Towards that goal, the South Miami CRA is issuing this: Request for Proposals
and Qualifications in order to leverage the ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per housing
unit' allocation authorized by the CRA Board of Commissioners: All aspects of this
redevelopment program and budgethave been authorized and are funded with tax
increment financing revenue.
It is anticipated that more than one non -profit organization shall be selected to
work with the SMCRA and. that each organization will have an initial allocation of
$60,000 for the redevelopment of six vacant infill lots'. All infill lots that.were.vacant at
the time of adoption of the redevelopment plan are identified in- Appendix B, of the
adopted. redevelopment plan.
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SECTION -5
PROJECT GOALS AND STRATEGIES
The, goal, of this redevelopment project is to create single- family owner - occupied
new homes on. currently vacant lots in the South Miami Redevelopment Area. , The
SMCRA Board of Commissioners has .established a goal to build twenty- four,(24) new
homes in the.first twenty -four (24) months that the agency has TIF funding. The,.
strategy to reach this ambitious goal involves partnering with qualified non -profit infill
housing redevelopers:
As an incentive to make South Miami the primary area for new housing activity,
the SMCRA has appropriated $120,000 this fiscal year to leverage'approximately
$880,000 in non -CRA funds. This will result in $1 million in new redevelopment
construction in the form of twelve new homes funded under this'annual program cycle..
It is anticipated that a second round of equal funding will be available'in- FY 2000/01.
These funds wilt be granted on a unit-by-unit basis. A $10,000 award, which can be
expended on 'any activity related to, any phase of the development of a new home, will f.
be provided to the non- profit organizations which are selected as partners by .the.
SMCRA.
An additional goal of this program will be to provide ' riority. opportunities first to
eligible existing residents of the redevelopment area and second to residents'of the .
City to purchase homes built under this program...
Any vacant site'which is listed in the legally adopted South Miami CRA Plan
shall be eligible under this program. In addition, any residential lot located within the.,
redevelopment area shall be eligible. under this program:..
The details of the agency's partnership with the selected non -profit organizations
shall be delineated in a contract approved,by -the SMCRA Board of Commissioners.
These contracts will be formulated immediately upon selection_ofthe organizations by
the Board.,
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SPONSORS & . HOSTS
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MetroDade Office of Community Development
t CAA Advisory Board
November 11, 1994
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SUMMARY ..
No com»iuniryahould deliberately. set out -to plan for less than'its ideal:
Daniel Cary.
In 1992 a conimunity -based effort in' South .Miami.IM to. what has come to, be
known as The I-loibetown Plan" for.one ncighburhood:in do%vntown South Miami.
This yehr the, same kind of intense creative process was. conducted' again, for .
another, larger section of the city including.neighborhoods north and west of.Sout
Dixie I-tighway. The words,and'images in this. booklet. and.the large -scale maps
present the. results
This latest Plan (dubbed. "Hometown Too" -by,-the.neighbors) idealistically,
describes a renewed, sustainable .community:. It. predicts and proposes strong;
traditional' neighborhoods that could be the envy 'of the region. - It suggests a
nurturing environment' for, families, institutions .and businesses. It advances a
.beautiful p.ubl.ic realm which'reflects the best of.our history and.culture...
But this idealistic vision is to be accomplished through small, do -able projects:
It calls:for gentle',.gradual changes,.carried'out with surgical care- riot .. "slash- and
burn" urban renewaI.' It. suggests straightforward ;Mime - tested forms for buildings .. .
and public spaces.. It places the'first priority'on inf 11 development on the acres of
fallow land, and looks to private investment as the key to implementation.
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PROCESS TO. DATE
This project continues apro- active approach taken by the City beginning in
November 1992 with'the- first.Urban Design Charrette. The subsequent Hometown
Plan for.downtown'South Miami was adopted in principle-by the:City Commission .
in February 1993, followed by the official creation of the Hometown District in
October 1993. The. City's land �developriment. regulations for the District were
modified• to permit greater. flexibility on land uses, streamline ;the permitting'
recess create an integrated parking s stem �and:re uire key desi i characteristics
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:on new buildings. .The.(fikst) Hometown .Plan also called for gradual improvements
to:downtowii's public spaces and streets to restore.ape0ple- friendly environment:
Initial projects are being completed at.this writing: two older: buildings have been
renovated,. with a third underway; the Dorn •Avenue project has 'transformed .a
forgettable. street. into a memorable place of pride; and traffic rerouting at.the,
intersection of. SW 70th Sireet`and -South Dixie Highway sets:.the'.stage for 'the
redesign of Sunset- Drive.
The study area for the first charrette had been deliberately confined to,,a small,
manageable area -- 55 acres -- which afforded' the community a chance to rethink
its approach to town planning. But frcim the beginning, many participants felt that
the same sort of effort was needed for neighborhoods north and west of the
highway, if not the entire city. , tn'the 1993 -94 City Budget, funds were set a ide
fora second'charrette and study at tile.urging,of Commissioner Neil Carver, now.'
Mayor:'. In. May. 1994, the Community Design Project Committee was convened to.
organize the project. The Committee elected Simon Codrington, Jr: as .its chair.
The Committee studied the neighborhoods and selected boundaries to the study -
area, worked with consultants on charrette preparations, and along.with City staff
raised additional support from numerous corporate sponsors. • Promotional efforts
yielded flyers and letters sent to every City address, public service announcenments
o n. local radio,. ,meetings with: local clergy, cable ' TV. notices, and. the,. like.
Community. Newspapers published arr eight -page tabloid,:�Plcrnning Soulli Miami
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EXISTING: ON .:
Strengths:
• . ... The sense of community is intact;. neighborliness prevails
• Historic, buildings add continuity with the past and ,suggest durable building
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Close -in location is ideal for attracting frustrated commuters back to the city
Inventory f vacant'or underdeveloped roe is `ideal for redevelopment
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•, Me'trorail station. offers opportunity for a transit - oriented "hoinetown" or.
"urban village
Mixed uses snake it possible, to live.without,total dependence on cars
_ - Civic buildings and parks are in place .
Interconnected network of streets distributes traffic and offers many pedestrian
routes ...
..Challenges:
•. Neighborlloocl identities are unclear; the neighborhoods don't have commonly
accepted names
Historic buildings are dilapidated and 'under - appreciated .
Many existing buildings lack character and are poorly maintained .;
Vacant Lots attract trash and extend an image of blight
Perception of crime.' problems .inhibits development
• ..' Key - walking-routes are not shaded or attractive
Walks to :school are long and unsafe; there . is not presently a community
:... school '
• Pedestrian routes to Metrorail are not direct or 'clear'
• Housing options are not being created for "mainstream" families and people
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FUNDAMENTALS.. ,
Neighborhood. Design. Principles
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The community.. is 'oracle: from traditional 'urban t1eighborhoods..Each '
neighborhood will grow complete with a,legible cenw of its own, defined
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edges, and a mix of uses to satisfy ma�iy -needs within walking distance.
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S'trisets are pzrblic spaces which should be designed for people, not just cars.
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Pedestrians' needs shall-have' pi•iority,'over those of motorists., Cars should be.
optional here, -not'a prerequisite to :survival. .. :: .
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Streets •must be saf e; . . Buildin g s should create public spaces that are clearly:
watched over.. Traffic behavior should be "calmed ". through design'
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Streets must be siradc,d and beaitlyicl: The tree canopy over the, streets should
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be restored where absent using native trees`with regular spacing:.
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Streets arc, niultipurposc Streets. can do much more. than. convey.vehicles from
one place to another. .A`g iven street might also be a place to shop or sell; park,
stroll or jog, greet friends, and hold a parade:..
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Streets' shoirlcl form an interconnected, 'rational netit,ork••providing :several .
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convenient routes.to'each destination. Blocks should be snrull; making it easier
for pedestrians to get where they.are. going.' '
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Compatible building; types should face one'nnother•across'tlie 'street., Buildings
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should 6e placed along their streets consistently to`create harmony.
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There should be a clear edge benveen the'public and private spaces.' Clearly
defined private outdoor spaces 'should be associated with each dwelling.
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Lots should hank clear fronts and .bacL.. Service areas 'should` be screened
from street view. Driveways and parking. should be placed to the side or rear
of buildings, rather tlian in front.- Land usesshould change at the rear lot, line: .
10. Special sites - should be reserved for civic. buildings; as symbols.of community
permanence and pride. The best sites are geometrically, formal, such as the
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end or a:street vista. or.anchoring a public�square:;
Policy Principles
11: Physical: reconditioning of these neighborhoods is'-not 'a .luxury, it is a
necessary investment. A sustained financial:coinmitment to realizing the plan.
will pay back for generations-
12. Larnl develop?nen! regula1. ;should respect allexibte,Unix of lcurd uses,.
. allowing the :market to, operate naturally and allowing for change over time.
Rej�rclations shall focus instead �n fundamental building design issues, such as
the proper placenictif of buildings oii their sites
13.. There sliould he ac range of dwellings of various sizes and types to own or rent,f
pr-gyidi??g fa• a diversity: of housc.hohl.:incomes.
1.4. Parking is part. of public infrastructure,
Architectur=al Design Principles
15.' Buildings should be designed for the subtropical climate, incorporating time-
tested elements that conserve, energy, and extend,durability. -Examples: light -
colored-roofs, colonnades, porches, & broad roof overhangs:
16: Houses should ham porches to encourage contact with'the neighbors: ;
ITO -Shopfront :buildings should; provide awnings, cano'i or arcades. and
colonnades to protect pedestrians from sudden storms and,the hot sun
S. The position and proportion of the. building in relation to the public space is
far -more important than the uses inside it or the style 'of. its architecture.
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OVERALL LAYOUT c . P ROPOSALS
The plan suggests nurturing two traditional heijhb6rhoodv and one institutional
area. -The neighborhoods °are approximately :five minutes walking distance from
center to..edge, which inatches. the historic convention for.urban neighborhoods.
Busy streets form the edges to 'these areas.
The northern .half of the study area, From I Iardee Drive north to Miller Drive,
As the.first neighborhood; minimal intervention.is proposed in this relatively stable,
built -out urea,: mLich of which is suburban - in character (though more dramatic
changes Ntiould he possible overtime If desired by'the�resideiits).
The area from Hardee Drive'south to Sunset Drive is. the second neighborhood.
This second neighborhood, which includes-much of the heart of South Miami's
historic African - American coininunity., Commerce Lane and the Sunset corporate
corridor, is recommended. as the focus of improvement efforts, .and substantial
interventions. This neighborhood enjoys very „convenient access to the Metrorail.
station, a feature that should be;exploited as one of.the neighborhood's strengths.
.The trianoular area around ' South Miami .City: Hall, Police Station- and:. the
Public Library forms an area. of pritilarily institutional :image..Its shape, size and
discontinuous street network make a true m'ixe'd-use neighborhood unlikely there,
-bufthe`area'shouId none'thelessbe improved inArnage and character..'' :
There is a large section of thestudy area (irregularly bounded by Hardee Drive.
on the south, Red Road on the east, Miller. Drive on the north and SW 59th Avenue
on the west)'that is not.actually,'within the. incorporated limits of the'City of South.,
Miami, but .is very much psychologically :"past of the community: Thin plan
proposes.that either.;1) the County and City'arrange to regulate the development of
this section similarly, or 2) this area be studied for annexation into the City.
.: Land Uses:
s UnIikc'in. the first charrette project area, part of this project area contains a.
strong mix; of building uses.', is important because it; provides"the opportunity
R to live close- to work and. shopping without total 'dependence on cars. Most
buildings, however, are single use bui.ldings...The benefits of having mixed use_' '
buildings (apartments above shopli opts, for example) one the commercial. streets
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houes'of the day, . 2) reduction of car trips, 3) availability �of affordable dwellings,
and 4) reduced need for parking,spaces.; ..., .
Commercial uses- which provide basic daily needs' such as: banks
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stores, hair salons, hardware stores, restaurants, and so forth, and civic uses such
as the post office, library,:daycare and places of worship are very important to the
sustainable growth ofthe community.
'rh'e land development regulations need to be amended to permit more possible
uses forgiven properties.. Market forces, rather than regulation, should determine
the•best use in most nonresidential areas'. For example the print shop on S 62nd
Avenue and the cycle shop on Sunset Drive should. not be considered "non
conforming uses".;
The new land development regulations should have categories for .resign
criteria rather than simplistic land use "zones." .These categories are indicated on
the Illustrative Plan drawing,'according-to the kind:ofstreet that fronts the property:.
Boulevard, Main Street; Downtown'Stre'et, Residential Street (at least two types),
plus Civic Sites. These: categories should undergo further refinement during the
rewrite of the land development regulations.
The best :.incentives should be saved for truly mixed -use projects. The
14din town ,District Overlay should be extended t: is second project area:
Pedestrian - Friendly Environment:
To make walking comfortable and safe along neighborhood streets 'some.
Changes need to be made thoughout'the area. Wider sidewalks.are needed along
streets fronted Eby commercial buildings.. Shade needs to be provided along streets
virtually everywhere. Many trees were lost to Hurricane Andrew and need to be
restore.d.- Crosswalks need to be'established .and clearly marked for added 'safety.
Parallel onstreet parking,should.be non'nal; the.parked cars add a layer of safety for
pedestrians froni'moving vehicles, and, cause cars to move more'cautiously.
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Building -to- Street Proportions:'
The streeis'sliould be thought of as three - dimensional public spaces' The
buildings which front the 'streets form .the walls of an agreeable spatial "room." If
the buildings are too low 'the space dissolves(along with the shade and economic.
productivity. of the land). One'-sto'ry. buildings' are inappropriate; fonexampie, for.
streets as wide or important as Sunset Drive, SW 59th Place, and SW 62nd'Avenue;
buildings oil these streets should be a minimum two stories in height.
Building.. Height:-..
-Presently a four -story height limit applies to most '.Sunset'properties,'althougli
tliere are taller existing buildings in the Sunset corporate corridor which. were. built
before -that limit took-effect: Strong feelings were . expressed by, some charrette
participants both for aiid against this regulation. By increasing the permitted height
to six or eight :stories in -certoitr. circumstances with. special conditions the
development attraction and the tax base could be enhanced. Such a',change would
require 'an amendment to the-City's Comprehensive Plan. This change,. f prtrsrte�d,
shoitld be. limited to properties frontitig Sunset Drive or'SW d2hd'Avetiue south of .
SW 701h .Street and north of Dixie Highway. Two,concerns. arise from taller f
buildings, .but both -are addressable:
First, there is concern about, maintaining a human scale. Fourstory buildings
along the street create an agreeable street space "and do not overwhelm pedestrians
or neighbors. 'If taller buildings are permitted, then: they- should be designed with
a sizable "step- back ". terrace at the fourth -floor terrace level, should include a
cornice or. "expressiotl tine" betweec Ahe first and second' floor, and should provide
an arcade over the sidewalk. The City.should `allow exceptions to its four =story
height custom only for buildings that:are ecemplaty in 'all other respects:
Second, there is: concern. that oversize. developments; especially office.
buildings, will generate undesirable traffic impacts. The issue is that large numbers
of workers .will travel to single -use buildings_.at peak hours, congesting the.road
network: . If taller buildings are ..permitted, ,they could be required; to include a
balanced mix of uses'(with,.for exampie, storefronts-on the ground level, offices.on.
middle floors, and..: residences. *on upper floors). - If taller: office buildings are
permitted, they could, be approved conditionally (upon, for example, the creation . .
of complimentary affordable housing within walking distance.) The-City should
allow. eiceptiOns• to its four-story height custom. only for developments :that are
"self- sohJing" with regard to negative ititpacts on the surrounding neighborhood.
' Build Ito the Block Edges:,
1)ccp setbacks fur buildings .with•parking Iots.in front are. disastrous. to the'
L street.. •space and reduce or. eliminate 'the pedestrian - friendliness. As iin the
Hometown District, the critical need is to replace ,the notion of a "front`setback"
(which implies that anything. ' es as long as the building is behind the line) with
a "build -to line. ": Buildings should be required to build out a certain-percentage of
the lot frontage along the build -to line.
Preservation .of Historic or Contributive Structures:.
South Miami's older buildings are worth preserving When researching the
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local history prior to`.the second cliarrette, there was little to be .found: in print.
These buildings are the key, to retaining the ncighborhood's rich history. They help
tell the stories. The Historic Buildings map shows which buildings should be given
special consideration.
Infill vs Demolition::
As .was also suggested in the first area of the Hometown Plan, the. highest .
priority is to develop the lost spaces first, before replacing existing buildings.'-The
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term . "lost spaces "refers to Vacant lots, empty or ineffcently dimensioned parking
lots, and unused portions of . existing lots Where building additions can occur. `A
gradual, surgical approach to redevelopment`should be applied:
Public Safety Issues:.. :.
Creating a perception of safety is paramount to convincing investors: to help
heal and•complete the neighborhood by building missing buildings•'and.houses:
.' "Crime prevention through.' environmental design. will greatly enhance, .-the
' development potential of land in the area.• Key concepts are: 'to create defensible
s ace, ;which • includes sha' in buildings so. that - "outdoor - s paces including'
pace, g P
Sidewalks, are ,well -lit, and 'lack hiding places; and`. "eyes on the street, ".. which
{ includes facing windows. and porclies to 'tlie street where the building occupants can
watch over what-goes' on .outside; and mixing: uses so the, area is not depopulated -
at night. Each*of these goals are met by design ideas of this, plai : buildingto the
block edges, and the mixing of uses, are critical.
Underground or Relocated Utilities: =
When and where possible,. overhead utilities (electricity, telephone, cable;TV,
wiring for lighting) should be' relocated' underground or to rear lot lines. All new
construction should be erviced with underground wiring.
Building:Civic finA'Comrnunity Pride:
For the neighborhood to gain in desirablity''the. residents.and business owners -
Hoist have conirnunity: pride and. feel a strong sense ofpla' This .will be reflected
in how. they maintain their properties and :how they contribute to neighborhood
projects and special.events
Public buildings *are instrumental in creating. civic pride. The public buildings
of the conimunity.(and their.grounds) should be' welcoming, confident, and well=
maintained., "fhe architectural design -and ;siting needs to reflect their permanance
and importance to: the community. The best sites for fiiture civic buildings are
.indicated on the Plan maps.
Civic building sites should be permanently designated, not consider ed. "non -,
conforming uses. For example, churches should be treated by the regulations asf .
permanent public institutions: rr
Parking:._ ;
As in the first area of the Hometown Plan, an integrated parking system needs
to be,-applied to the whole project area.. Parking facilities should be shared to the
greatest practical efficiency for all concerned.
Existing.Neighborhood Houses:.
The majority of single, family'homes.throughout`the project area are not`any
different than in other residential parts of the City. There are a fewAetails which
vary in cost that could: be done. by private homeowners that could. make a
remarkable visual improvement.' A. few of these are:
Planting. trees and shrubs to provideshade and.visual diversity; ..
• Lining the front property lines with a' fence, a hedge :or a low wall;
Adding.or expanding a front porch.
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SPECIFIC PROPOSALS I
Sunset ,Drive (SW 72nd Street) froiii 62nd Avenue 'to Dixie Highway: :
Restore travel lanes to the correct width (narrower):
Widen the sidew' alks:
• Create planting strips and plant street trees.. :
Plant•trees in the median:
• Encourage redevelopment along this Main :Street,,.witli buildings that are at
least tw(.) stories-in hcight and.are positio,necl close to the street.
Benefits:' Traffic will move slower,' making crossing Sunset Drive safer for
motorists and pedestrians.. Wide shade- covered sidewalks make walking. more
pleasant and will encourage more people. to.walk rather than drive. For motorists,
trees.accentuate the'sense of• speed 'and will. cause drivers to slow down: Street
trees are •also,crucial to the City's image and to energy efficiency:'' Redevelopment
will contribute. to- the City's economy and'increase opportunities for South Miami
residents to combine living and working here.
City Hall:
• Relocate the parking lot in front of the,.'',
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historic Palm Crescent park.
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replacement of). City Hall -should. ,xx
At around the Sylva Martin
Buildinor to form a courtyard. ry *Y
Reconfigure the arkincy lots shared b "
City Flail, the Public'. Library . and
Pol ice .Station� Ito. increase efficiency
Be��c� fits: City• Hall will have amore
proper community presence, and visual blight will be replaced with a setting that
ins ires civic ride.
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SW. 70th'Street an.d'SW 71st Street:
a Continui�ig the pioneering effortof the Hotel Vila, infill the oversize parkin
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lots:and vacant lots with new traditionally - scaled buildings.: With the traffic
rerouting for north bound US I motorists, properties fronting 70th Street will
+ gain more visibility making redevelopment there.more viable.
`' • : The'blocks north of SW-70th "Street between SW62nd Avenue and :SW 59th
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Place should -have- mixed -use buildings on 'their south half and 'residential
buildings. (i :e. 'rowhouses) on .their: north: half . to. best face the Lee Park
Cooperative, townhouse complex
B-ngf4 s.; Economic development plus.improved character and vitality.
Metrorail.Station:
Add a " "liner" building onto. the.
` existing parking garage .along 70th`
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Permit cart 'vendors or kiosks attic
transit 'entry: plaza.
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shortest distance. `
.' Improve lighting within the garage:
Bcliefils: The 'street street will become a' k
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workers providing "eyes' on the street.
Both the streetscape and small park will. be more attraciive if faced by - occupied
buildings rather than garage walls: Metrorail and local businesses will.bene'fit from
new customers.
South Miami Post Office:
• Remove the chain link fen ce. and barbed wire; these'send a potent negative
message about the neighborhood.
?• Plant trees along the sidewalks on the east and south of the site.
South Miami Post Office: Existing Conditions.
South Miami Post Office: Chain link fence removed; trees and grass planted.
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NW S9th Place: Existing Conditions across the street from Lee Park Cooperative.
SW 591h Place: Street trees planted, building facades improved; sidewalks widened.
• • . Apply traffic calming measures to intersections. .
Civic building. s ite s should be >permanently-designated; churches should not
be ' considered 'non- conforming uses ,but rather treated by regulations as
permanent public institutions.. •. -
Benefliv : -The.social and institutional center.of the southern neighborhood wi11
be reinforced.by its improved physical form and appearance. Safety for pedestrians
and sustainable- economic opportunities will. be enhanced.
Lee Parlc.Cooperatiti,e:
-Encourage. the. Cooperative to build office or retail additions to the sides of
buildings fronting 59th Place and 62nd Avenue. Separate entrances from those
streets should be key. to•the'design. These.could be locutions. for. "incubator" or
"starter" businesses -owned by'Cooperative members.
Encourage a change in color scheme for the complex.
Eventually, open -a public pedestrian connection from SW 69th Street to SW
68th-Streetaligning with SW 61st,Avenue'.`(Tliis need not be,implemented
during the early phase's of neighborhood improvement.)';
• Across -SW 69th Street, to the south, future infill development should yield"'
residential facing residential; i.e. rowhoiIses. facing. the Lee Park townhouses
Benefits: . This proposal will allow for the successful Cooperative to broaden
its scope and, exert business leadership, and provide job and equity
- building
opportunities.'' Both Church. Street and 62nd Avenue will have businesses facing
"businesses in .this area. `(The residential Lee Park Cooperative is currently'faced
across the street by businesses on both Church'Street and 62nd Avenue:)
The eventual 61st Avenue pedestrian connection will give,children to the south
of Lee Park Cooperative direct, access to Marshall Williamson Park without having
to walk on 62nd Avenue or 59th Place, streets with more automobile traffic.
Paul Tevis Drive (62nd Avenue):
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-Reduce travel lanes from five lanes to two travel lanes and two parallel parking
:. lanes..
• . .•`Widen the sidewalks and create a.green strip for street trees.
• .Restore parallel parking.
• Clearly mark crosswalks with signs, street pavers, and traffic calming devices..
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• Reroute : circulation within `tlie.: parking ' lot:- The present. layout: creates
confusion and backups at the intersection as customers queue for.the mail drop..
-boxes. An clearer alternative layout, with cars entering on the southeast side'
and exiting on the, n orthwest, requires minimal resiriping,
. Long term, plan any future expansions -or reconstruction so as.to" bring the
building -up to the street, with a .bearing" befitting a. permanent eommunity:,
institution. With :its -parking lot situated all. around, the present low.' slung .
building is more typical of a suburban gas station 'or convenience store.
Encourage the post office.to use the Metrorail. garage for some of its parking::.
In the past such shared use of parking facilities was considered undesirable,' but
that policy must, change.:
Commerce Lanc Sc. Progress Lane: :
• institute highly: flexible zoning to permit tlie.- industrial • workshop uses to
remain or. to be gradually' changed if the market warrants.'..
Build new infll buildings up to the street edge with off- street parking located
behind the. buildings, rather. than the. other way around.
• Any outdoor. work (for example' automotive repair) should be carried out under
cover or. behind 'screen walls. Encourage canvas shelters: or broad awnings
over parking and /or work areas. �
• Restore "Railro'ad' Lane with head-in, parking underndath'.. the elevated
Metrorail tracks:.
• New and renovated buildings on :the south side; of Progress Lane should lace
"Railroad Lane. ". 'Treat Progress Lane as an alley. when "Railroad Lane is
completed.
-Plant street trees.where.practical.
Bene i1: , .The image of the area will improve greatly. The area can retain -its'
industrial'& workshop. services, which are .valuable for the local community and
Metrorail. users,, but,property owners will have the possibility for higher -rent uses .
ataome future time.. Extra.parking will be gained.with "Railroad Lane:"
Church Street.(SW 59th Place):
• Plant street trees..
Provide grants or micro -loans to property owners for facade improvements to
existing buildings.
• Secure technical assistance and/or, financing for startup;. locally - owned
businesses..
Retain parallel parking. .
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- Infill new ".Main Street" buildings on vacant land along west side ' Land uses
should be flexible, but building form'.and position strictly:regulated to prevent .
'strip" development
Benefits:'. I mproved safety for schoolchildren and other pedestrians; expanded
business opportunities; and'. improved appearance Traffic will move more
carefully; and parking will be convenient for'businesses.. . .
North of Hardee Drive:
Plant trees on both'sides.of the street..
Create bike trail pedestri an path on the western side of the street:.::;
Pl ant�icus repe►7s or
other treatment to improveappearance of the
wall on the. western side:
• :No road wiening should be;accepted for this important conim unity street.
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and bicyclists. Improved appearance and energy efficiency
Marshall Williamsiin Park:
• Reconfimire the shape to form a traditional urban park.
Construct new buildings. facing the park on the.east and.west.
Remove the berms.. .
Re- connect SW 68th Street:
i Straighten SW- 61 st Court: ,
Construct a, new street between the park and the public housing complex.
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Prepare. - southern end of reconfigured park as -the site for a .future civic
building.:
f3c;rtcfits:: Removing the berms will make it easier for police and neighbors to
monitor goings -on in-the park. The park will be safer wlien the fronts. 0' houses
-face it.' By making the•park.rectangular in shape with. the street changes, the. park
will no longer be a " leftover ". between• complexes' _and will have more usable: public
i . space. ..A site becomes available ;for a civic building such -as the multipurpose
community cepter
Reconfigured Public Housing- Coinplex: .,
Phase out the existing '. 'campus - style' or. projects" buildings and replace them
with.traditionaI neighborhood housing.
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i Dwellings should.liave front porchestand yards `defined by fences, walls or'
hedges, providing residents with a, sense:of home.
The phase out of the existing buildings can be very gradual (see sketches). The
final result can be. a. direct replacement of the public housing units; but it wo'
be preferable to distribute 'subsidized units around the. area. and have owner
' occupied dwellings predominate on every block.
Untapped sources for affordable dwellings 'include 'apartments above.
shopfroiits and accessory apartments (:'granny flats. ")
•Benef ts:. The neighborhood will provide needed.. housing. in a'. better-
supervised, more sustainable manner.'.. Tlie•reconfigured-complex.will be a better
neighbor to adjacent residences and to Marshall.WilliamsonPaik:
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JAX. Lee. Community School:
Take whatever steps necessary to restore J.R.E. Lee as atop- quality coma :unity
school. (It is thought (but not confirmed at this writing) that's urrounding
dermic�graphics could. make this school; naturally "self-solving".-with regard to
court- ordered desegregation:]
Redesign the front of the school as'part of the Paul Tevis Drive improVem"Ient.
t.:. Benefits:. Neighborhood school children. will not have to walk long distances
i (on dangerous roads) to school: The school will be a focus of conimunity pride;
:greater parental involvement will improve academic performance a high- quality
elementary school will enhance residential property values and help draw,and retain
"role model" families:
i' Murray'Park;
Overliaul•or replace the park pavilion.?'rkyK
Keen the formal axis:
• If needed, a location on the, southeast
corner, could be acquired for.a `future
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acquire pr operties. on north edge, to
resolve the problem* of the park faced
by the backs of houses.
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edge of the park. '
Hardee Drive: Existing Conditions.
Hardee urive: Shade treets planted along the sides of the street and along a new Median.
Madison Square: Existing Conditions at SW 64th Street & SW 59th Place.
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• Encourzige property owners to, the :north to build -garages 'with..apartments
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Screen out the urnsiglitly.F PL substation" with dense landscaping. Replace_ trees
lost to. Hurricane Andrew.
Benefits:.jlmproved recreation programs and a positive appearance are among
potential gains...'Apartmenis and houses facing. the: - will -add security:
Red Roa&(SW 57th Avenue):;
•.. Plant' shade.trees'.along both sides of the street.;
• Make sidewalks continuous..,..
Abraham properties should-be inlilled with mixed -use development. .
• Portions ofthe apartment complex wesC of Red and south of Hardee should be
recopfigured over time to form clear.private spaces-and a f-lardce. "gateway. to
the comniunity::..
• No fiirther road widening should be.accepted for this important community.
street.
Bend4' A.safer pedestrian environment, amore attractive public "face" to the �r
.. City, and intensified social'and business activity:are potential benefits
Hardee Drive (SW64th Strcet):
Plant-shade trees,along both sides of the. street.
Build' a landscaped median with ,shade trees where the right' -of- -way, is wide .
enough.
• Use traffic calming techniques, such as neck -do«ms and crosswalks marked
with special pavers, to.provide safety for pedestrians.:
-Maintain onstreeC` park, ing.
Benefits: 'A highly'visible centerpiece. to the area will become 'More attractive
and safer. Planting the trees where grass strips.already.exist is. a quick and easy
improvement.
Madison Square (intersection of Church Street and Hardee Drive):
• . ,Slightly,raise the intersection and give the street'a paving texture to create a
special:public plaza, tentatively called. "Madison Square."
Promote this location f or private redevelopment or CDC redevelopment.:
Establish grants or loans for facade improvements for existing buildings around
the intersection. ?'
:Be» efts: Appearance improvements in this highly visible location will boost the
neighborhood's self image and 'foster..,investor confidence in the blighted area.
Redevelopment around:Madison Square will create jobs, foster small business,
improve the .tax base, and reduce security concerns:
,.Four Corners (Intersection of SW 60th Street and SW 59th.AVenue)::
• Permit establ�sliment of a minor neighborhood center (tentatively called "Four .
Conners ") for the neighborhood north ofHardee;'south of-Millee, east`of:62nd
Ave; and .west of Red Road.
Construct'a small traffic roundabout at the intersection. P.lant'a large, well -lit
shade tree, or. build a .fountain. or- other, monumental marker to: signify the
importance of this location:
Permit a. mix of neighborhood- serving uses (such as daycare' or. thiy corner
store) to occur. on the four corner properties.
13enefls: The special neighborhood - center will��calm tratlic, and strengthen the
sense of place. The roundabout will be. visible from several blocks away, signall i
motorists.-to slow down and be alert: 'Neighborhood- serving usessuch as a daycare,
small corner store, or small civic building in this location will -be within a'5- minute
walk from all the houses in this northern neighborhood.
Miller.D.rive:
Plant shade. trees along botli.sides of the street
Construct a bicycle path] pedestrianpath along the south side:
• No road widening should be accepted, for this important community:street.
Be »efts: Miller -Drive will be safer, more attractive, and more usable for'
pedestrian, cyclists and motorists:
Plan: Madison Square.
f IMPLEMENTATION
Initially, the coinniitment, ..:organization, staffing, ::and. resources :.'for
implementing the plan lies with'the Cityof.South Miami and Dade'Couniy ,;But the
;comniunity "cannut :expect government to pay for •all of it or to sustain', it-,. w' hen '
public i;zv,ieyt is spent ori; pieces : of the- plait: it should be With an eye totiiwcl.. .
catalysing the'next nrivcite.:investment. To create the momentum; the City must take
the beginning action and stay with the process:.
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. 100 /o .Model 131e.
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To grasp the. potential of a better. South Miami,. we need. places where one can
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go to see it. Neighbors, homebuyers: businesses, investors, and bankers aneed their. ,,.If .
confidence restored. The "100% 'Models" idea:..is to choose an area (however ,
email), then .t0la14Y. transform' -to create* as. dramatic and visible -.an. impact. as
possible .Instead of spreading'precious• funding .•across .large. areas; we. shOU ld
concentrate public f nds on. these. 100% Models. In all likelihood no single project
will meet'all of the goals below, but the nio' fe the better:
How to Identify'aPerfect. "100 %.Model ":.
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It roduces.a." ostcard ",outdoor. environment. ofexceptional - character, exudes
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safety and optimism, and stands out in marked contrast to blight
•.. It>combines adapt ive.'re -use of ekisting (or better, historic)'-structures•with new
buildings and improved public spaces.
•' It completes the public cspace-,'for example; both sides of the street, all :corners' '
of an intersection, &all sides of a green should be built out or*renovated
It includes 'a significant residential component, preferably owner- occupied;
• It lures residents of'moderate incomes; these 'colonists' will demonstrate the
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:viability of close -iii neighborhoods and their discretionary income. will help :
support.businesses..
It'suggests what the larger ;neighborhood`w ill be like as revitalization ;spreads,'
and inspires private reinvestment:
: .100% Model" Projects, Identified: :
: The following are, apparent candidate :.100 % -Model.Projects:''
•. Madison Square (S.W 59th Place& SW 64th.Street):
Marshall ,Williamson Park and HUD Complex Re- configuration
Commerce and Progress Lanes. (Industrial / Business Area) '
• Paul Tevis Drive (62nd'Aveiiue), South of Hardee Drive'
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I. The City. Commission should immediately. pass a•resolution - adoptnng the
Plan "in concept."
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71rrs ►will not give lhc; details cif the plan the force cif lutiv at this stage, but it -will
send an iniportatlt message to property owners.: and residents that the. City.
Commission this plan and inte»ds.to impletirctrt its Principles. :
2::Contirtrie.or9 anizing.
Nurture the .volunteer itl. iatives 'tivhicli have started. arid; sietiv, ones to come.
Create a new Implementation Task Force whose put pose is to, ideiitify, examine,
analyse and •reconrntend various approaclTes, project. nreclranisnrs, and fiurdi,7g .
' sources for in ' Idnrentatioti..' There : are, : for • -example, ` v ioiis types .of
retlevelopnrent agencies. that would be suited for carrying lIiI ' Ian into reality.
The task force must have: limited scope, a scheduled completion: date, acrd the
'accessibility, ofvarious development acid redevelopment specialists (i.e., market
research, community organi: itzg, and f tianch;g) for the purpose of gathering '
hiforntation... •,- The iask' force., should consist -of ho more. than five (S)
reprerenlat ii;es c f the comnrrnrity who are experienced ' vith strategic plans.
3. Amend the regulations to permit development following the plan.
The Hometotivtz.Disti�i. Overla�..Ordina►ice.co.rrlcl be rirodifed rind extended to .
' cover this additional aced. This would give the regulatory ideas, in the plan the s
force of law, and should constitute pre- approval of 'contpliant projects. fVidely
dWribute the new design. code, highlighting the inrprovellnents.
4. Sel.ect'and carryout the first"l001 /6 'Model ' project.' Cur in:•ihis;selectrori ".
: with the tusk fir c ' Dedicate all available resources, .public & private,-•t,0 siVift
coiIrple[`toil of thi8.pdot project ' Create aahowcase symbolising South hfiami'.s :
renaissance!. Place ohe public official fully din charge; pass authority to this .
: prefect' ivherc: possible. Be thrifty, "b:rt not pens wise, cS'c pound foolish. f this
project drags on or is starved for finds; �it .won't work Investment. here renews
hope for positive chciiige in the, neighborhood. :
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5. Begin, full -scale promotion of the area and the plan. Secure press coverage
.,of the: new:vision. Parade the image of the frst 100% Model in the press, at
-public.nieetings, at ser•i�ice clubs, on ccxble TV, in lr-ca elling'exhibits, on posters.:
&. postcardsl :Pro~ =ide r•e�rltors with hrrrTdouts 'highlighting Sorrlft Miami
opportunities-.' (cute correcting myihs ): Encourage investors . with every,.,
:Conceivable .r/7CelItlVe: istuive fees, subsidi_e. loans, offer city. - owned lurid,
couple public improvements in' the ' rrghts= of -tiPay with private projects,. provide
free c% pre - approve d designs, and above all cut red tape!
6. Scle' t:a second roilnd.of more 100 %.Kodel projects.
Implement these simultaneou*,, creating footholds :of - renetiiled corJidence ' :,r•
1hroughoid the ne'ighbor•hOOdS :
Continue %v, ith small, do -able projects that expand the.sphere of ilifiticsice
of each of the original Models.
Cunve "ge 1. 1 •cvitalizer1 areas, pushing blight back"a.block al a lin 0
.� ACT NOW
i iistorically, African -American neighborhoods have had a perception of neglect,
which is usually supported by a strong set of facts. Though the situation here in.
South Miami njay not be•as bad or. as larg6 . as in other cities, "there are indeed very
real urban problems. The urban problems of.our blighted neighborhoods' are City-
ivide problems, with repercussions -extending far. into the region.: Solving, these
problems `« rill •;.improve the .quality of -life • for our 'citize'ns;-'.improve the
neighborhoods' economic• vitality,. and• im rove the 'surrounding l •' .
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property values and desired location.
Continue, to focus and direct attention "to these integral neighborhoods; pursue
the vision, and adjust public oli � ro- active! ` to cause that vision to 'occur.
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avor Neil Carver
Vice. Mayor Paul Young • ..
•Ann Bass• . •'
Torn Cooper
Tom Cunningham*
Conimunity. Design Project Committee: -. .
Simon Codrington; Jr.; Chair
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loscphinc Anderson
Marcie Bader, Bcnrk United
Luciana Barrcto,' Hotel Vild ,
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.:.Betty S. Gibson
Daisy I lairell, CAA Advisory BMW
Sharon Lindsay' Dade County.HUD
Michael Miller, Communit},Newspapers
Sarah: Tompkins, Aterro =Dade. Office of Ciri-en Participation
' Arrd Many: Citizen Participants: inchtding :..
Timothy'Abraham
Cora Bynum
Babe .Elias
;Taghi Alkham ..
Sylvester Callsir
; "Joseph Elias
Rubystine Anderson
Polly Cooper .
lVlernice Ellis
Samli- Anderson .
C; Cooke - Yarborough
Hill Enright
" :Robert Basden • -
Sheryn D Cox:
1 ieilr} Flowers
David Basche.art
Bernice Davis
Daisy Gahnion
.. Subrata Basu"
John Dempsey, .
Rita Garc
Darryl I3eli (Troy)
Christine Dials
Carol t;awron
Lemtny Belot
Peter Dokudih..
James. L. Glover.'
James Bowman
Karen Dorfman .
' '.Joe.Ann.Glover.;
Clara Brook
Ralph Egues .
Sandra: Goldstein
l lnrance Brown
Al Elias .'
Rene C;anialcz
' Celia Grant
Reynold Ma'r 'tin
Eleaiiorc Sternberg
' Vivian Guide
Nancy Itilasterson
Naomi Stewart'
•Chris'l lansen „'
.. Lulcla McDuffe '.:
Julia Stuckcs`
Margaret I !armlet,
` Sharon Miller
i}uiniiiii Stucker
Ethel I Iarrct
Mildred , Mitchell :.
l.ew Tash ' :.
Carol Harris, ; •
Dale Mobicy. .
Anne 'fhoriipson . .
' Lillie F. Harris.
Margaret Moore
IVtintai Tinsley.
Pastor R.E: Harris.
StcyeN9 •
N9. �. ' •
Linda Tobin
' :Delon Hcgga .
I:ureat(ia Patrick
Johnnie Tomkins '
` W. Henson :
Roy Pearson . ~
Sharon "troy
Paul i ioimes
:. Lee. &. Tlieresa Perry , :. '
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Pred ,Truby
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: Gary Illas
Bernice A: Phillips..::` ;...:',.:.:;
.: David Tucker.
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Sarah (ngie .'
Joan Pierce
J.B. Turbid y
Lou.& Jane Jack
Clive .4 Deborah Powell.
;..Robert Usherson, AICi' .
Daisy Jackson '
Walter Power '
Cokes, Watson'
' Julius Jackson
John Price ...
Rev:,Joscph Watson
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Rev. Alphonso Jackson, '_
_ Julian K: Rambo
Rev. Emmanuel Whilipte
Adria Jenkins:
Lucile Rambo
Lydia White
Dennis Jenkins
Susan Redding • ., :.
Tina White .: .
Christine Johnson
Joseph B 'Reisman
Anthony Wilburn ,
John E. Kanter
'Evelyn Richardson '
Edie Wilburn,,
Henry Kaufman
-Willie Robinson
Dan Williams
Gloria Kinson:'
Harrison Bright Rue
Dorothy Williams,-'
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Stcvc Kronen
::Joyce.Schechter :
Nlargucrile Willams.
Wiliam Krueger ..
Gloria P. Simmons
Ruth William
Janet Launcclott
'..James Simmons Sr
Tyrone Williams'
Jeff Lane
Julia Simmons .
Jacob Wilson
. ' Jean Larkin Scent
lrene' Smith.
...: Suzanne WoMolin
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Laura G. Long.
John Edward Smltlt
Mark Wynticnler AIA
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Marlene Magness
Rev. Charles Standifer ' .
Gary: Young
Jaufer Maribone
A.R. Stanberry :
Nancy -Young
Donovan Martin
Annick Sternbberg
Karen Zeller
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Cily of South Miai�tt staff
W r% I lamploii;'(.ir },.•Alunagcr.
Perry. Turner, Chre o Police
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Earl 'Gallop, Esq., CityAllorney
Clarence Patterson; Public Morks Director
Rosemary. Wascura' City Clerk . `
' flakeem Oshikoya,:Finance'Director'
Dean Mimms A1CP .-'8ZC'D Director :... Jim Cowen,
Parks & Recreation Dire clar
Kelvin. Bynum
Sonia Lama
David Struder '
Elba Claudio
Bill Mackey..
Kaihy Vasquez
Carol Hughes
Bill Pratt
Gladys Villar:
Slaven Kobola
Major David Rornine
Rev. David •Walker.
Eva Rosa
Based upon 1995 data, provided by the Beacon Council and the Appraisal and Real
Estate'Economic Associates, Inc. (AREEA,), -the average cost of a new home in- Dade,
:County is $139;910 and rising. Used home sale prices average $125,956: The
assessed value. of homes in the redevelopment area range from'$32,911,,t64708-262
The'Se;facts make it a priority for-the SMCRA to adopt an Affordable .Housing. Policy '
that-will:
0 j • In Phase 1, allocate $1.1. million for the potential acquisition of 57 vacant
residential lots designated for affordable housing;
(2) - In Phase I, allocate +$ 565; 000 for the rehabilitation of existing. affordable . ;
housing stock
(3). '.. ".In Phase 1, allocate $7.15,000 for Mortgage Subsidy Guarantees to assist low
and moderate income-families to, purchase'affordable housing
(4) Implement a Role'Model Residential Recruitment Program (refer to page 35
of this Plan) for home ownership in. the area in'which'the affordable housing
programs will be implemented;
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(5).'-, Provide additional incentives to :developers to 'construct housing in their
redevelopment projects for low. and moderate income residents;
(6) Assist in the construction of-new.. housing on land'that is owned by public
entities such as community development corporations• or local governments•
though the establishment: of.'a Tax Increment. Financing district;
(7) Establish housing prices that, re "affordability in -the, market of potential
homebuyers from the area and at the time of redevelopment;:
'Aggressively implement redevelopment programs that improve and protect
the quality of existing housing stock;
(9) Establish priorities'' ind incentives.for local builders,•realtors and financial.
institutions to.participate 'in affordable housing redevelopment programs;
and
00), As required by Section. 1.63..360(2)'(c) F S ,'.the SMCRA -shall coordinate with
the. Metro -Dade Housing Agency and other affordable housing entities
functioning within the boundaries of the redevelopment; area.
South Miami Community. Redevelopment Plan �� page 21
B. RELOCATION POLICY."'
Under Florida Statute Section.] 63.362(7), the SMCRA is required to adopt a
policy-statement'assuring,that there will-be replacement housing- provided for
those persons displaced from their homes by Agency - initiated community
redevelopment. activities. As stated and. adopted in the SMCRA Affordable .
Housing Policy; porfiion .of this plan, it -i& the Agency's goal :and intent to increase:
the housing stock in. the redevelopment area not.to replace it with a non -
residential. use'. There are ' no -redevelopment programs being pursued or
adopted' designed to : displace any. residents; from their homes. .
In the future, if any unforeseen*redevelopment project involving'the .'
.' SMCRA requires that. even one person be. involuntarily displaced fro, m 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'Board of the SMCRA in a publicly noticed Agency meeting;`
prior to any final approval of fhe project.
If any future projects:were to require relocation and. Ag ency. monies were
to be "partnered'' with Federal ,funds, the SMCRA 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 l 63.and..421,
Florida Statutes:
• .SECTION'9 . ,. '
SELECTION PROCESS
Each proposal will be evaluated individually by;the.CRA Consultant. This shall
be done in the context of all other. proposals... Proposals must be fully.responsive to the .. -
requirements'described in this offering document and to any subsequent requests for
clarification or. additional information made by the SMCRA through written addenda..
Arecommendation to the Executive Director, the, CRA Advisory . Board. and
ultimately•the CRA Board of Commissioners will be based upon careful. evaluation of
the proposals'including:
(A) : the demonstrated capabilities of the proposed .redevelopment team
assembled;,
(B) . ` the redeveloper's ability to meet or exceed the threshold qualifications
established in the RFP &Q;
(C). compatibility of proposed housing stock with the existing neighborhood;
(D) the level. of commitment of other financial resources that the organizatioq
ef
will bring to the. SMCRA lnfll Housing Program; .
(E) .:. the. extent to which the proposal conforms to the SMCRA -Redevelopment
Plan and .affordable housing policies of the South Miami Comprehensive
;Plan,
(F) outreach.strategy. to redevelopment area residents for housing.
opportunities; and
(G) the extent to which the proposal conforms to the -City of South Miami
Comprehensive Plan, HomeTown,Too Plan and all applicable building
codes (City,: County, and State).,
After. .a professional evaluation: has been completed, a recommendation and
presentation shall be made to the South Miami CRA Board of Commissioners by the •
CRA Consultant at a publicly, noticed. meeting. Each. redevelopment organization which
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of, a felony.
4 Litigation History:. List any outstanding litigation matter in the past five (5).
Yea rs involving projects similar in nature:
5. Previous Relevant Experience: Provide'information on projects 'which -may be
relevant to this. redevelopment. effort. :
(C) . •A description_ of the • organization's infill 'housing approach, including:
1. 'A sample budget for atypical infill house proposed under this program;
2.- :Typical site acquisition and`procedures;
3...Sample floor plans and elevation drawings; and.
4• • Ty' i cal construction schedule.
(D) A narrative description of how the organization proposes to give first opportunity
for homes-.built under this program•for redevelopment, area residents.
(E) Additional Considerations:, . Identify any.'additional or unique resources,
" capabilities or assets which the proposer would bring to'this project.,
(F) An acknowledgement letter signed by an authorized representative as specified .
in this document.
Proposals will consist of sixteen.(16 )•complete copies of the required information; one
(1) of which.shall be unbound and fifteen (15).of which shall be bound; and any
additional supporting materials. All proposals will be- presented•as 8.1/2 inch'.x'11 -inch
documents. The information will be tabbed according` to• each requested section.
• Number each side of each page consecutivefy��•including the letter of transmittal,
licenses; resumes, supplemental information; etc. Proposals must be limited to-fifty.
(50) pages. Covers; the detailed table of contents, (which shall include a list of exhibits,
figures, tables,' illustrations, etc.), and the divider tabs will not count as. pages, provided.,
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