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01-22-08 Item 8South Miami All- America City i 1 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI •�rCO92�AOP OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Q INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001 To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager From: Julian Perez, Planning Directo ' Date: December 18, 2007 ITEM No. Subject: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5700 SUNSET DRIVE AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Request: The historic designation of a commercial building at 5700 Sunset Drive is part of a series of downtown buildings recommended for designation by the Historic Preservation Board. The building at 5700 Sunset Drive was constructed in and is historically known as the Crossroads Building. The attached Designation Report contains a detailed history of the building and includes photographs. The attached report (p.4) describes the following architectural significance of the building: "The Crossroads Building is one of the most discernible landmarks in South Miami, not only because of its location at the junction of two major arterial streets, but because of its innovative Modern architectural expression. M. Tony Sherman and Associates designed the building in 1955, creating a memorable monument to the future. With its cantilevered angular corner canopy, series of horizontal "fin" solar panel windows, and its prominent tower, the building is iconic for the City of South Miami." The City's preservation consultant concluded that the building is eligible For historic designation (p.6). In addition, the property owner has submitted a letter supporting the designation. Designation Actions: The Historic Preservation Board at its September 24, 2007 meeting reviewed the Designation Report, conducted a public hearing, and adopted a motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nay recommending that the historic designation be approved. The Planning Board at its October 10, 2007 meeting, after a public hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nay recommending that the historic designation be approved. Recommendation: It is recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP -OV" district over the existing zoning district for the building at 5700 Sunset Drive be approved. (2) Backup Documentation: Draft Ordinance Planning Department Staff Report, 10 -9 -07 Designation Report Letter from Property Owner supporting designation Excerpt Planning Board Minutes 10 -9 -07 Excerpt Historic Preservation Board 9 -24 -07 Mail Notice to applicant Public notices XAComm Items\2007 \12 -18 -07 \5700 Sunset HP -OV CM report.doc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5700 SUNSET DRIVE AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING. FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Application No. PB -07 -027 was submitted to the Planning Department by the Historic Preservation Board , said application requesting to amend the official zoning map of the City of South Miami by overlaying an "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district for property identified as 5700 Sunset Drive and legally described as Lots 1 and 2 Less North 30 feet of Lot 2 and East 17 feet of Lot 3, less the North 30 feet, and Lot 82 and North one -half of Lot 81, less east 10 feet (Lot size irregular) W. A, Larkins Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of the Public records of Miami -Dade County; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its September 24, 2007 meeting reviewed the Designation Report for 5700 Sunset Drive and recommended that the proposed site be designated historic; and WHEREAS, the proposed historic designation and rezoning is consistent with the goals and policies and the future Land Use Map of the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2007 after public hearing regarding the application of the HP -OV zoning to 5700 Sunset Drive, the Planning Board recommended approval by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nay; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board and enact the aforesaid HP -OV zoning. NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the City's Official Zoning Map shall be amended by placing the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP -OV) zoning district over the existing underlying zoning use district for property identified as 5700 Sunset Drive and legally described as Lots 1 and 2 Less North 30 feet of Lot 2 and East 17 feet of Lot 3, less the North 30 feet, and Lot 82 and North one -half of Lot 81, less east 10 feet (Lot size irregular) W. A, Larkins Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of the Public records of Miami -Dade County. Section 2 . That the Designation Report for the building at 5700 Sunset .Drive as prepared by the South Miami Planning Department is identified as Attachment "A" and is attached to and made part of this ordinance. Section 3 The Design Review Guidelines set forth in the Designation Report for the building at 5700 Sunset Drive and the provisions contained in the Land Development Code pertaining to review of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 I building permits, certificates of appropriateness, and demolition are applicable to the property at 5700 Sunset Drive. Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ATTEST: CITY CLERK I" Reading — 2nd Reading — READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ni6 10.17401101.9ZI_NY/ day of , 2007 APPROVED: MAYOR Attachment "A" Designation Report for 5700 Sunset Drive P: \Comm Items\2007 \11 -6 -07 \5700 Sunset HP -OV Ord..doc COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner: Birts: Commissioner Beckman: h � U INCORPORATED 1927 �OR�O To: Honorable Chair & Planning Board Members CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI From: Julian H. Per HP -OV Plammng Director Sunset Dr. PB -07 -027 Date: October 9, 2007 RE: LDC Map.Amendment — (Historic Designation) 5700 Applicant: City of South Miami Address: 5700 Sunset Drive AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5700 SUNSET DRIVE AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES. IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SUMMARY The Historic Preservation Board at its September 24, 2007 meeting reviewed an historic designation report for the commercial building located at 5700 Sunset Drive. Following a public hearing, the Board adopted a motion recommending that this building be designated an historic site. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS The Land Development Code provides that an historic designation recommendation must be enacted as a zone map change. The "HP -OV Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district is superimposed as an overlay over the existing underlying use zone. The procedures in the LDC require the Planning Board to hold a public hearing on all designations recommended by the Historic Preservation Board. (Section 20- 5.17(E). HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD ACTION Attached is the Designation Report for 5700 Sunset Drive which was approved by the Board at its September 24, 2007 meeting by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays. At the Board's staff distributed a letter from the property owner indicating support for the designation. 5700 SUNSET DRIVE: SIGNIFICANCE The historic designation of a commercial building at 5700 Sunset Drive was constructed in 1955 and is historically known as the Crossroads Building. The report contains a detailed history of the building and includes photographs. The attached designation report (p.4) describes the following architectural LDC HP -OV Rezoning October 9, 2007 significance of the building: (2) "The Crossroads Building is one of the most discernible landmarks in South Miami, not only because of its location at the junction of two major arterial streets, but because of its innovative Modern architectural expression. M. Tony Sherman and Associates designed the building in 1955, creating a memorable monument to the future. With its cantilevered angular corner canopy, series of horizontal "fin" solar panel windows, and its prominent tower, the building is iconic for the City of South Miami." The Designation Report also provides the following detail (p.8) on the nationally known architect M. Tony Sherman, who designed the building: "Tony Sherman is included in the "pantheon" of Mid - Century architects, whose buildings express a whimsical departure from the traditional, and whose use of materials and special geometries have earned him a well - deserved reputation." The City's preservation consultant concluded that the building is eligible for historic designation (p.6). STAFF OBSERVATIONS (1) The designation report and the procedures followed by the Historic Preservation Board are in accordance with the current LDC regulations governing historic site designations. (2) The designation of historic sites is compatible with several Future Land Use Element goals and objectives contained in the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan: S Objective 1.2 Preserve_ historic resources by experiencing no demolition or reconfiguration of specified resources ........." (3) The alteration, renovation, remodeling, or landscape change affecting the exterior of a designated - historic building will require special approval in the form of a "certificate of appropriateness" (COA). This approval requires a review by the Historic Preservation Board and final approval by the City Commission. The Designation Report contains a section entitled Design Review Guidelines (pp. 8 -9) which establishes architectural guidelines for the review of future certificates of appropriateness. (4) The proposed designation will not require changes to any of the dimensional standards or permitted uses currently applicable to the area's underlining SR(HD -OV) Specialty Retail, Hometown District Overlay ) zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP-OW district over the existing zoning district for the building at 5700 Sunset Drive be approved. Attachments: Designation Report Communication from property owner Historic Preservation Board Minutes Excerpt 9 -24 -07 Public notices JP /SAY P:\PB\PB Agendas StaffReports\2007 Agendas Staff Reports \10- 9- 07\PB -07 -027 5700 Sunset HP -OV Report.doc THE CROSSROADS BUILDING 5700 SUNSET DRIVE SOUTH MIAMI., FLORIDA Designation Report Prepared by: Ellen J. Uguccioni, Cultural Resource Consultant City of South Miami Planning Department September 2007 THE CROSSROADS BUILDING 5700 SUNSET DRIVE SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ................... ..............................3 Statement of Significance ........... ..............................4 Contextual History ....................... ............................5 -7 Architectural Distinction ....:.....:.. The Architect- M. Tony Sherman . ..............................8 Eligibility Criteria ......................... ..............................8 Design Review Guidelines ........... ..............................9 Bibliography.......................... ............................... 10 Photographs.......................... ............................... 1 1 City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Paget I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Names: The Crossroads Building "Where Town and Country Meet" Current Name: The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive Location: Located at the southwest corner of Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) and SW 57th Avenue (Red Road) Present Owner: Louis M. Jepeway Jr. 19 West Flagler Street #407 Miami, Florida 33130 -4404 Present Use: Retail Shops /Offices Zoning District: SR -HD -OV (Specialty Retail Hometown District Overlay) Commercial -Mixed Use Tax Folio Number 09- 4036- 022 -0010 Boundary Description Lots 1 and 2 Less North 30 feet of Lot 2 and East 17 feet of Lot 3, less the North 30 feet, and Lot 82 and North one -half of Lot 81, less east 10 feet (Lot size irregular) W. A, Larkins Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 198 of the Public records of Miami -Dade County City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Page3 II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Dates: 1955 Architect: M. Tony Sherman and Associates Builder/ Contractor: Unknown Statement of Siqnificance The Crossroads Building is one of the most discernible landmarks in South Miami, not only because of its location at the junction of two major arterial streets, but because of its innovative Modern architectural expression. M. Tony Sherman and Associates designed the building in 1955, creating a memorable monument to the future. With its cantilevered angular corner canopy, series of horizontal "fin" solar panel windows, and its prominent tower, the building is iconic for the City of South Miami. Modern architecture (generally after 1945) has witnessed a series of regional variations (e.g. Miami - Modern [MiMo]; and the Sarasota School, but also nationally with such monikers as "Googie" "Populuxe ", and "Doo -Wop ". All of these "styles" reference a break with the historicist past, reflecting a passion for the "space- age ", and the influence of tedhnology. Although the Crossroads Building has been altered to some degree; its basic mass, articulation of bays, and many of the most significant components of its original design remain. The Crossroads Building is the one singular example of Modern architecture within the City of South Miami. Contextual History: Early History The Crossroads Building is located in the W.A. Larkins Subdivision, which was platted in 1915 by Wilson A. Larkins, over a decade before the incorporation of the City of South Miami in March 1926. Larkins started a dairy farm and raised cattle in this once isolated part of Dade County. Larkins also owned the general store, and in 1898 had established a post office in what became the "Town of Larkins ". By 1917 the population of the town had reached approximately 350. By July 1918 nine plats had been filed, four of them east of the railroad and five of them to the west. Much of the land remained in agricultural use. In March 1926, sixty -nine qualified voters within the proposed corporate limits met to change the name of their town from Larkins to the City of South Mires . that time the boundaries, which covered approximateiy six square miles, were: Red Road on the east; Ludlum and Palmetto. Road on the west; Bird Road and City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Page4 Miller Road on the north, and SW 104th Street and North Kendall Drive on the south. At that time, South Miami's immediate neighbor to the east was Coral Gables. The first lots in Coral Gables were sold in 1921, and under the leadership of George E. Merrick, continued to expand as more and more land could be acquired. Eventually, even the Larkin's Homestead, located in the vicinity of the current Cocoplum (Cartagena) Circle), was sold to Coral Gables, and the development of South Miami moved west. In 1933 the City's population increased to 1,500 residents, but the corporate limits of the city were reduced to an area of approximately four square miles. In the book "Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State" produced by The Federal Writer's Project under Roosevelt's New Deal and published in 1939, South Miami was described in this way: SOUTH MIAMI, 9 miles (1,160 population), originally named Larkins for an early storekeeper, was given its present name the day after his death. Several plants here pack tomatoes, truck crops, and citrus for shipment to market. South of the town are abandoned limestone quarries filled with clear water and used as swimming pools. The evidence in the growth of the City of South Miami is reflected in its building permits. In 1936 the city reported the value of new construction at $53,700. In 1948 the total reached $1,764,964 and during the first six months of 1949 the total was $672, 885. AFTER WORLD WAR II The growth of the region following the war was akin to its meteoric growth during the 1920s Real Estate Boom. During the war, Florida had become a massive training ground for troops about to be sent overseas to battle, and when injured, South Florida became the perfect location for recuperation. (The Miami - Biltmore Hotel was the largest of the facilities in the area, having been converted into an Army -Air Force Regional Hospital in 1942.) On May 8, 1945, Edward R. Morrow broadcast live from Piccadilly Circus in London, surrounded by an ecstatic throng celebrating Germany's surrender. The long night was over. Yet, war in the Pacific with the Japanese still raged. President Roosevelt had died less than four weeks earlier, and Harry S. Truman took the helm. President Truman made the difficult decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan, which ended in Japun's surrender on August 15, 1945. In this new world the United States would enter a period of great prosperity, experience an unprecedented growth of suburbia, an astounding building program for institutions of higher education, and the birth of an entire generation, later to be nicknamed "Baby Boomers ". City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Pages Tens of thousands of GIs returned to the South Florida region to make it their home. The GI Bill made it possible for them to attend school, and locally, the University of Miami expanded exponentially to meet the demand. These soldiers also needed housing, and the construction industry was booming. Homeownership was made possible by the creation of the 1949 Federal Housing Act, which authorized billions. of construction credits for developers and liberalized home purchase terms with both the Federal Housing Authority and the Veterans Administration. For example, the FHA lowered its mortgage rate to 5% while the VA allowed a veteran to purchase a home with no down payment. Many had a $60.00 a month mortgage payment, much cheaper than renting. THE MID - CENTURY BOOM With the nation's burgeoning economy, cities in America experienced a resurgence of growth. Suburbs as well as cities grew, providing jobs and a seemingly unlimited cash flow. South Miami was no different. The corner of Red and Sunset Roads was the very heart of the city. While the exact date of its adoption is unclear, the City of South Miami began to promote itself as "The Crossroads —Where Town and Country Meet ", In 1934, the corner opposite the Crossroads building became the location of the Fuchs bakery. The bakery had purchased the 1926 Riviera Theater and adapted it for its use as a commercial bakery. When Fuchs purchased the building there was some opposition from residents, concerned about a commercial operation in the center of the city. Remarkably, in 1955 the area still contained single - family residences. The site plan for the Crossroads Building indicates that there were three homes on their construction site. They were described as: "a one -story rock house "; "a one story CBS (concrete block and stucco) house "; and a "one -story Prairie house ". A SHOPPING CENTER FOR SOUTH MIAMI In 1955, with the Dadeland Mall yet to be built, the greatest shopping opportunities still resided in Downtown Miami, and in Coral Gables, along a strip on Coral Way, which would soon become known as "Miracle Mile." The Wiltex Properties took their opportunity to create stores for South Miami, in what would become the epicenter of the downtown's development. Wiltex hired architect M. Tony Sherman, an accomplished and well -known architect. to design a "state -of- the -art" shopping complex. The building would have a series of shops on its two primary elevations, the east on Red Road, and the north on Sunset Drive. City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Page6 The two -story building included a mezzanine floor. The first floor was separated into space for twelve shops; the largest at the northeast corner. The second floor was divided into office spaces. The shops on the first floor had a mezzanine level towards the back of the store, for the display of merchandise. The building contained one elevator, but more importantly was air- conditioned. In 1955, air - conditioning was still considered a luxury, although more and more homes began to be equipped with window units. III. ARCHITECTURAL DISTINCTION Sherman created a building unlike. any other. His architectural vocabulary expressed a streamlined approach to design and the use of materials and window configurations that were unique. Sherman's greatest opportunity for a statement was at the junction of the two streets where he created a massive tower that extended above the two stories. Originally the tower was faced with vertical redwood planks. Baked enamel letters with neon shadow lettering spelled out the name of the building, and the city's slogan: "Where Town and Country Meet ". The sign also had a profusion of stars, edged in neon. The corner was embellished with a very practical canopy. Instead of designing a simple, projecting fixed awning, Sherman created an angular, cantilevered cover that was also faced with the same redwood planks. The Red Road side of the complex (the longest side) contained the central entrance, with the name of the building spelled out on the first floor, and evenly spaced, slender, vertical stainless steel shafts that rose above the edge of the parapet. The uppermost floor of this and the Sunset Drive side featured a long narrow, rectangular projecting frame for the windows, which were then equipped with solar panels that added to the "modern" feel of the design. Alterations While there is usually some variation from the actual design drawings and the as- built building, there are some alterations that can be documented. Over the years, the storefronts on the ground floor have been altered to adapt to different tenants. They include: 1977— Remodeling and Installation of New Storefront "South Miami Jewelers" 1989 -- $80,000 renovation and tower sign replacement 1993 — Remodeling and Repair, "Supercuts" 1995— Interior and Exterior Alterations for "Mosely's" 1985 and 1994 - -- Alterations to the storefronts and interiors for "Lanes Date unknown: Addition of a fabric awning around the perimeter City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Pagel Clearly, some of the original details of Sherman's design have been lost ( or never executed), but in our opinion the building still possesses sufficient integrity to be considered for local historic designation. THE ARCHITECT --M. TONY SHERMAN Tony Sherman is included in the "pantheon" of Mid - Century architects, whose buildings express a whimsical departure from the traditional, and whose use of materials and special geometries have earned him a well - deserved reputation. His designs in the South Florida area include: The Yankee Clipper Motel, Ff. Lauderdale -1955 - The Jolly Roger Motel, 619 North Atlantic Blvd., Fort Lauderdale - 1952 -1954 Jericho Apartments, 7815 Harding Avenue, Miami Beach, 1951 310 81 st Street, Miami Beach, 1949 7435 Byron Avenue, Miami Beach, 1950 The Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada, opened 1957 Eligibility for Designation The proposed designation of the Crossroads Building at 5700 Sunset Drive, meets the following criterion contained in the South Miami Land Development Code, Section, 20.4.9 "Historic Preservation Standards:" (a) Districts, sites, structures and objects of national, state and local importance are of historic significance if they possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association and: (d) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type period, method of construction or work of a master; or that possess high artistic value, or that represent a distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction Therefore, the Crossroads Building at 5700 Sunset Drive is recommended for local historic designation. City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Page8 Design Review Guidelines In accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 20.5.19 of the City's Land Development Code, any building permit for exterior alteration, renovation or demolition of an existing structure which is designated historic, or is within a designated historic district shall first require the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA.) The COA is issued after a review by the Historic Preservation Board and City Commission. The Historic Preservation Board shall adopt and may, from time to time, amend the standards by which applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness may be evaluated. In adopting these guidelines, it shall be the intent of the Board to promote maintenance, restoration, adaptive uses appropriate to the property, and compatible contemporary designs that are harmonious with the exterior architectural and landscape features of neighboring buildings, sites, and streetscapes. In order to assist in the review process for the Crossroads Building at 5700 Sunset Drive, the following design guidelines should be consulted. General The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects With Guidelines for Applying the Standards (1979) as may be amended. Specific: • Two articulated stories ( the building contains a mezzanine raising its height • Corner Tower with Signage • Angular, cantilevered corner canopy • Storefronts, first story . - • Narrow, projecting stucco band encompassing a series of windows With rectangular "fin" solar panels City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Page9 BIBLIOGRAPHY Building Permits, City of South Miami, Planning Department Federal Writer's Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Florida. Florida, A Guide to the Southernmost State (New York: Oxford University Press) 1939 Hollingsworth, Tracy. The History of Dade County, Florida (Coral Gables: Glade House) 1949. Plat for the W A. Larkins Subdivision. City of South Miami, Planning Department Redding, Susan Perry. "South Miami" in Miami's Historic Neighborhoods (Miami :Dade Heritage Trust) 2001 pp. 109 -11 Taylor, Jean. The Villages of South Dade (St. Petersburg: Byron Kennedy and Company) City of South Miami Historic Designation Report for The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida Page 10 North (right side of photo) and East ( left side of photo) Elevations The Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive . ..... . . A, o" Al IR,z "IN 5 =fs n�l JEPEWAY AND JEPEWAY, P?A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITE 407 BISCAYNE BUILDING l8 WEST FLAGLER STREET LOUIS M. JEPEWAY MIAMI. FLORIDA 33)30 LOUIS M. JEPEWAY JR. TELEPHONE (309) 377 -23SS FAX (303) 377.2324 September 21, 2007 Delivered by U.S. Maid and via facsimile Fax loo.: (305) 668 -7356 Julian Perez Planning Director Planning Department 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 Re: Crossroads Building 5700 Sunset Drive Dear Mr. Perez: Thanks very much for letting me know about the hearing before the City's Historic Preservation Award on Monday, September 240', 2007. Thank you also for your efforts. We look forward to the Historic Designation. With best wishes, Louis M. eway, Jr. LMJ,Jr. /em cc: Daphne Harz, Mgr. soux�� U INCORPORATED • 1 927 • R19 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting Action Summary Minutes Tuesday, October 9, 2007 City Commission Chambers 7:30 P.M. EXCERPT I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Action: The meeting was called to order at 7: 40 P.M Action: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. II. Roll Call Action: Vice Chair Yates requested a roll call. Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Davis, Mr. Farfan, Ms. Chael, and Ms. Beckman, and Ms. Young. Board Member Absent: Chairman Morton City staff present: Julian H. Perez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Planning Consultant), and Lluvia Resendiz (Administrative Assistant). IV. Planning Board Applications / Public Hearing PB -07 -027 Applicant: City of South Miami Address: 5700 Sunset Drive AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5700 SUNSET DRIVE AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Action: Ms. Yates read the item into the record. Mr. Perez advised that the application went before the Historic Preservation Board on Planning Board Meeting October 9, 2007 Excerpt Page 2 of 2 September 24, 2007 where the Board adopted a motion recommending that the building be designated as an historic site. At the Board's meeting staff distributed a letter from the property owner indicating support for the designation. The commercial building is historically known as the Crossroads Building. Staff's observations indicate that the building is in accordance with the current Land Development Code regulations governing historic site designations. It was recommended that the historic designation report for the property located on 5700 Sunset Drive be approved. Ms. Yates opened the public hearing. Speakers: NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT /OPPOSE Luis Jepeway 5700 Sunset Drive Supports Mr. Jepeway identified himself as the owner of the building and advised he was in favor of the historic designation. Motion: Ms. Young moved to recommend the designation of the building as an historic site. Ms. Beckman seconded. Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays Staff advised that the next meeting was scheduled for October 30, 2007 PAComm Items \2007 \11- 6- 07\PBMins10 -09 -07 Excerpt 5700 Sunset.doc SoUT All Ir U INCORPORATED Y CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES Monday, September 24, 2007 City Commission Chambers 7:30 PM EXCERPT Call to order Action: Ms, Clyatt, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:37 p.m. II. Roll Call Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms. Clyatt, Ms. Lahiff, Ms. Dison, Mr. Kurtzman, Ms. Shelley, Mr. LaMonica, and Mr. Hochstim. Board members absent: Mr. Charles Ruiz de Castilla. City staff present: Julian Perez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Consultant), Lluvia Resendiz (Administrative Assistant) VI. Historic Designations / Public Hearing: HPB -07 -012: 5700 Sunset Drive Mr. Youkilis advised that Ms. Uguccioni's research illustrated the building. was designed by Tony Sherman & Associates. He had a reputation for designing unusual buildings during the 1940's and 1960's. He added that Ms. Uguccioni's report illustrates that the building has historic characteristics making it eligible for a historic designation. Mr. Youkilis notified the Board that staff received a letter from the owner Mr. Jepeway indicating his support for the designation. Staff recommended approval for the historic designation. Mr.Hochstim advised the building was Modern as opposed to Post Modern. Mr. Hochstim questioned if staff's historic designation files of a property consist of original drawings /design. For future reference it would be advantageous to place original designs in the file in the event a modification would be made it will be ensured the historic preservation guidelines would be followed. Mr. Youkilis responded that all the files are in microfilm and they are put in the file for the record. Ms. Dison commended the owner for his desire to keep the historic character of the building. The Chair Person opened the public hearing. HPB Minutes September 24, 2007 Excerpt Page 2 of 2 Speakers: NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT /OPPOSE Daphne Hurz 19800 SW 180 Avenue Support Ms. Hurz stated she was representing the owner and relayed the owner has no opposition of the designation for the property located on 5700 Sunset Drive. The Chair Person closed the public hearing. Motion: Mr. Hochstim moved to approve the designation for the property located on 5700 SW Sunset Drive. Ms. Shelley seconded. Vote: 7 Ayes 0 Nays PAComm Items \2007 \11- 6- 07\HPB- Mins- 09 -24 -07 Excerpt 5700 Sunset.doc ii � South Miami g All- America City � 2001 Planning Department City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Fl. 33143 (0) 305- 663 -6326 (F) 305 -668 -7356 October 26, 2007 Mr. Luis Jepeway, Jr. 19 West Flagler Street Suite # 407 Miami, FL.33130 -4404 RE: Planning Board Item No. PB -07 -027 Historic Designation- 5700 Sunset Dr. Dear Mr. Jepeway: This communication is to inform you that the above item concerning the historic designation of your property located at 5700 Sunset Drive has been approved by the City's Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board. It is now in ordinance format and is scheduled for first reading at the November 6, 2007, City Commission meeting which begins at 7:30 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, South Miami City Hall. There is no public discussion at the first reading of an ordinance, however, you are encouraged to attend the meeting. The' second reading and public hearing on the proposed designation is tentatively scheduled for the November 27, 2007, City Commission meeting. Enclosed is a copy of the Designation Report for this property and a copy of Section 20 -5.17 from the City's Land Development Code which sets forth the historic designation procedure. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 305- 663 -6326. yours, Sincerely Planning Enclosures JP /SAY P:\Comm Items\2007 \11- 6- 07\Applicant's Notice 5700 Sunset.doc 20 -5.16 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE hearing, and executed by the City Manager and City Clerk. The release of the Unity of Title is contingent upon a cessation of the conditions and/or criteria which originally required the execution of the subject Unity of Title. (Ord. No. 23 -99 -1697, § 2, 11- 16 -99) 20 -5.17 Designation of historic sites. (A) Report Required. Prior to the designation of an individual historic or archeological site, an- investigation and formal designation report must be filed with the Historic Preservation Board. (B) Historic Preservation Board Recommendation. The Historic Preservation Board shall make recommendations to the City Commission concerning all properties proposed as historic sites, districts or archeological zones. (C) Proposals and Preliminary Evaluation and Recommendation. (1) Application for designation of individual properties and districts may be made to the Planning Department by any member of the Historic Preservation Board, the Environmental Review and Preservation Board, the City Commission, the City administration or the property owner(s) of the subject property for designation. i f� (2) The Historic Preservation Board shall conduct a preliminary evaluation of available data for conformance with the criteria set forth herein and may direct the preparation ! of a formal designation report by one of the members of the board. The Historic Preservation Board may then meet as a body and develop recommendations to transmit to the City Commission regarding designations. (D) Historic Preservation Board Findings. (1) If the board finds that the proposed designation meets the intent and criteria set forth in this Code, it shall transmit such recommendation to the Planning Board and City Commission with the designation report and any additions or modifications deemed appropriate. (2) If the board finds that the proposed designation does not meet the intent and criteria in this Code, no further action shall be required, except that the board's action may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of this Code. (E) Planning Board Review. (1) Following a favorable recommendation by the Historic Preservation Board, a proposed designation shall be implemented by the adoption of an "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zone for the property set forth in the historic designation report. (2) The Planning Board shall determine if the designation is compatible with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and if the proposed historic site and/or district regulations would change any existing zoning district regulations such as, for example, permitted use, height, floor area ratio, yard setbacks or off - street parking. The review Errata 126 PROCEDURES AND APPLICATIONS 20 -5.19 e. shall be pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 20 -5.5, Applications requiring public hearings. The recommendation of the Planning Board on the proposed desig- nation shall be transmitted to the City Commission. (F) City Commission Public Hearing. (1) Public Hearing Requirement. The City Commission shall hold a public hearing, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 20- 5.5(G) and notice requirements of subsection (2) and as required by the provisions of the City Charter, on each proposed designation within sixty (60) calendar days of the recommendation by the Historic Preservation Board and/or the filing of the completed designation report. (2) Notice Requirement. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to the public hearing for each proposed designation of an individual site, district or zone, the Planning Director shall mail a copy of the designation report to the owner at the address listed on the most recent tax rolls as notification of the intent of the City Commission to consider designation of the property. (3) Objections. Upon notification, any owner of a property proposed for individual designation who wishes to object shall submit to the City Clerk's Office a notarized statement certifying the objection to the designation. (Ord. 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DAVIS CORAL GABLES TM S 1500 Monza Avenue Suite 350 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Telephone: ( +1) 305.740.6001 www.polestarmiannii.com • T COURTESY NOTICE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA On Tuesday, December 18, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, the City Commission will hold Public Hearings to consider the following items: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH MIAMI CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 15 =99, ENTITLED CONTROLLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL ZONES; TO DESIGNATE CONTROLLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL ZONES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING CONTROLLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL ZONES; PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING CONTROLLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL ZONES; PROVIDING ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS UPON APPLICATION; PROVIDING PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS ON RESIDENTIAL PERMITS. AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5893 SUNSET DRIVE AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5700 SUNSET DRIVE AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE; AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11' -2 THROUGH 11 -17; PROVIDING FOR ISSUING NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISES FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS AND FRANCHISE NOT TO CONSTITUTE A PROPERTY RIGHT; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF FRANCHISES; PROVIDING FOR FIVE YEAR FRANCHISES; LIMITATIONS ON CONTRACTS; PROVISION OF LICENSING FEES FOR TEMPORARY ROLLOFF CONTAINERS AND HAZARDOUS, BIO- HAZARDOUS WASTE OR SPECIALIZED WASTE COLLECTORS; APPLICATION PROCEDURES; FEES, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, INSURANCE, SERVICE STANDARDS, PROVIDING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; APPEAL OF CITY MANAGER DECISION TO DENY FRANCHISE TO BE HEARD BY CITY COMMISSION; ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATIONS; SCHEDULES AND ROUTES, TERMINATION; ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK FORCE," IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP AND CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PROCESS. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE SOUTH MIAMI CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 7 -15 "DEMOLITION REQUIREMENT STANDARDS." A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED "AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI -DADE COUNTY" AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE SUBJECT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE 163.3177. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE A NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES ELEMENT; AMENDING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT; AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REVIEW. If you have any inquiries on the above items please contact the Planning Department's office at: 305 - 663 -6326. ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. Maria M. Menendez, Cate, City Clerk Pursuant to Florida Statutes 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 considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record 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 includes the tes- timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. `o C Gl d 7 O R d E: N n