01-09-07 Item 17South Miami
M- AmmicaCRY
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI ' I 1f
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager
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From: Sanford A. Youkilis, Acting Planning Director
Date: January 9, 2007 ITEM No. 17
Subject: A ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES;
AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY RELATING TO "MC MANSIONS "; STAYING ALL
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF TWO -STORY HOMES FOR THE EIGHT MONTH PERIOD TO
COMPLETE THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF
THE CONSTRUCTION STAY AFTER REVIEW BY F.RPB AND CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING
CRITERIA FOR WAIVER PROCESS; AND EXPANDING THE POWERS OF THE ERPB BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 20- 6.1(C)(3)(f); PROVIDING SEVERABILITY ORDINANCE IN
CONFLICT, AND AN; EFFECTIVE DATE.
Background:
During the past year there has been considerable discussion and debate regarding the construction of new single
family residential structures and additions to existing single family residential structures that appear to be too large
for their building sites and contrary to the established small scale "character" of the neighborhoods in which they
are located. It is expected that this trend could increase as the older single family residences in the City are sold for
demolition or reconstruction. In response to this situation the City Manager has requested that a study be initiated in
order to prepare an amendment to the Land Development Code to be presented to the City Commission for review and
possible and adoption. This review and discussion has already been imitated by the Planning Board which has
conducted two workshops on the issue beginning in October.
In conjunction with the on -going review the City's Vice Mayor has suggested that it would be appropriate to provide a
temporary prohibition in regard to the issuance of building permits for two story residences, due to the potential
detrimental impact upon the existing neighborhoods. Attached is a proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
providing for the prohibition on second story home construction during an eight month period.
Proposed Legislation
The attached draft ordinance provides a temporary prohibition on the construction of new single family homes
which are two stories or second story additions to existing single family homes. The prohibition is to last eight
months by which time it can be expected new regulations may be adopted impacting second story homes. The
ordinance also provides for an interim procedure which property owners could select in order to proceed with
construction during the prohibition period.
Planning Board Actions
The Planning Board at its meeting on December 12, 2006 adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays
recommending that the proposed ordinance be disapproved. The Planning Board members felt that an eight month
prohibition was too long and that revised legislation addressing the McMansion issue could be done on a faster time
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schedule. The Board then adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays recommending that the members of the
Environmental Review and Preservation Board and the Planning Board work together as a task force in order too
prepare the appropriate amendments responding to the McMansion issue.
Recommendation:
The recommendation of the Planning Board to expedite the amendment preparation period and to work jointly
with ERPB is not incompatible with the adoption of the interim prohibition ordinance. It is recommended that the
proposed ordinance be adopted on first reading with an effective period of six months.
Backup Documentation:
Draft Ordinance
Planning Department Staff Report 12/12/06
Planning Board Meeting Excerpt 12/12/06
ERPB Statement 12/12/06
Miami Springs Ordinance
Public notice
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4 A ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
5 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING INTERIM
6 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
7 DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR SINGLE FAMILY
8 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES; AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION
9 OF A STUDY RELATING TO "MC MANSIONS"; STAYING ALL
10 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF TWO -STORY HOMES FOR
11 THE EIGHT MONTH PERIOD TO COMPLETE THE STUDY AND
12 ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF
13 THE CONSTRUCTION STAY AFTER REVIEW BY ERPB AND CITY
14 COMMISSION; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR WAIVER PROCESS;
15 AND EXPANDING THE POWERS OF THE ERPB BY AMENDING
16 SUBSECTION 20- 6.1(C)(3)(f); PROVIDING SEVERABILITY
17 ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT, AND AN; EFFECTIVE DATE.
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19 WHEREAS, there has been much discussion and debate over the past number of
20 months regarding the construction of new single family residential structures and additions
21 to existing single family residential structures that appear to be too large for the building
22 sites they occupy; and
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24 WHEREAS, it is believed that the aforesaid new construction and improvements
25 to existing single family residences are only the beginning of a trend that could increase as
26 the older single family residences in the City are sold for demolition or reconstruction; and
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28 WHEREAS, the City Administration and the City Commission are concerned
29 that the construction of these larger structures ( "McMansions ") within established
30 neighborhoods, adjacent to long standing smaller single family residences, is contrary to
31 the established "character" of the neighborhoods in which they are located; and,
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33 WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested that certain preliminary study and
34 research materials and an amendment to the Land Development Code be prepared and
35 presented to the City Commission for review discussion and adoption; and
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37 WHEREAS, the City Manager, staff and the Planning Board have initiated a
38 comprehensive review of the existing regulations; and,
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40 WHEREAS, in conjunction with the review it is also appropriate to provide
41 temporary limitations, restrictions and prohibitions in regard to the issuance of building
42 permits for the activities under study, due to the potential detrimental impact upon the
43 existing neighborhoods of the City; and,
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45 WHEREAS, although the City Commission is fully cognizant and respectful of the
46 rights of the owners of single family residential properties in the City, the City Commission
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I has determined that the potential for severe and detrimental consequences to the existing
2 single family zoning districts of the City is realistic and likely if the unregulated
3 construction of "McMansions" within the City is permitted to continue, and that the
4 institution of an Interim Development Regulations is both required and justified at this time
5 in order for a proper review and study of the problem and related issues to be conducted.
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7 WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its December 12, 2006 meeting, after public
8 hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays recommending that the proposed
9 ordinance be disapproved.
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11 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
12 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
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14 Section 1. No building permits shall be issued for the construction of new, or
15 for additions to existing single family residential structures, which construction shall
16 result in the creation or addition of a second floor to the single family structure.
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18 Section 2. For a building permit to be issued for either a new, or for an
19 addition/remodel to a single - family structure, the structure shall comply with the
20 dimensional requirements contained in section 20 -3.5 (E) of the South Miami Land
21 Development Code.
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23 Section 3(A). The City Commission may waive the second story construction
24 prohibition contained in this Interim Regulation if the proposed project, including site
25 plan and specifications, is brought before the :Environmental Review and Preservation
26 Board (ERPB); the ERPB determines that the proposed structure complies with the
27 applicable sections of the Land Development Code and the City Commission after public
28 hearing determines that:
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30 (a) the interim regulation imposes undue hardship on the applicant; or
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32 (b) the development proposed by the applicant will not:
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34 (i) result in a material diminution of the privacy of adjoining
35 residential properties; and,
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37 (ii) will not result in an obvious departure from the aesthetic
38 character of the immediate vicinity taking into account
39 existing structures and open space; and,
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41 (iii) the proposed structure will have no more than a de minimus
42 impact on the use and enjoyment of the adjoining parcel; or
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44 (c) the applicant is proposing to mitigate the effect of the
45 redevelopment by providing adequate safeguards which the
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I Commission finds would adequately mitigate any detrimental
2 impact to the neighborhood.
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4 Section 3 (B). The applicant for a waiver bears the burden of establishing
5 sufficient evidence necessary to prove that the criteria contained in Section 3(A) have
6 been satisfied.
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8 Section 3 (C). An application for a waiver must be filed in conjunction with the
9 ERPB application. The application for waiver shall be filed with the Planning
10 Department on a form provided by the director and must include the following
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13 (a) the name and address of the applicant;
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15 (b) the address and legal description of the property;
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17 (c) evidence to support the criteria in Section 3(A); and
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19 (d) other information that the director may reasonably require to
20 evaluate the waiver application.
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22 Section 3 (D). The director shall make a recommendation to the ERPB and City
23 Commission on each application for waiver.
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25 Section 4. Section 20- 6.1(C)(3)(f) is hereby amended, to temporarily expand
26 the powers of the Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB), to authorize
27 the ERPB to review all single family residential additions /remodels or new construction,
28 which propose the addition of the second floor. The ERPB in conducting such review
29 shall implement the criteria established in this interim regulation.
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31 Section 5. Nothing in this ordinance should be construed or applied to
32 abrogate the vested right of a property owner to develop or utilize his /her property in any
33 other way commensurate with zoning and other regulations, including any required
34 renewal of permits for existing legally erected. premises. All site plans and building
35 permits already being reviewed (prior to final passage of this interim regulation) by the
36 City of South Miami's Department of Community Development or having received
37 development approval may proceed forward and shall not be required to comply with this
38 interim stay regulation.
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40 Section 6. EXPIRATION.
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42 This ordinance expires June 1, 2007 at 11:59 p.m.
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44 Section 7. SEVERABILITY.
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The provisions of this ordinance are severable. If a provision of this ordinance or
its applications to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not
affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance.
Section 8. EMERGENCY DECLARED; EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission finds that the continued development of large single - family
"McMansions" will negatively impact residential district within the City and that it is
necessary to study and develop standards and regulations that protect the character of the
residential communities. The City Commission further finds that this type of
construction constitutes an emergency requiring the implementation of this interim
regulation.
Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading
Second Reading
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Luis R. Figueredo,
Nagin Gallop Figueredo, P.A.
Office of City Attorney
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Commissioner Beckman:
Commissioner Birts:
Commissioner Palmer:
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To: Honorable Chair &
South Miami
Ail- Ameica City
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2001
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Planning Board Members
From: Sanford A. Youkilis
Acting Planning Director
Date: December 12, 2006
Re: Interim Regulations for Two
Story Residences: LDC Amendment
PB -06 -039
Applicant: City of South Miami
A ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES; AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF A
STUDY RELATING TO "MC MANSIONS "; STAYING ALL RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO -STORY HOMES FOR THE EIGHT MONTH PERIOD TO
COMPLETE THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION; PROVIDING FOR A
WAIVER OF THE CONSTRUCTION STAY AFTER REVIEW BY ERPB AND CITY
COMMISSION; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR WAIVER PROCESS; AND EXPANDING
THE POWERS OF THE ERPB BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 20- 6.1(C)(3)(f);
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT, AND AN; EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The proposed legislation provides a temporary prohibition on the construction of new
single family homes which are two stories or second story additions to existing single
family homes. The prohibition is to last eight months by which time it can be expected
new regulations may be adopted impacting second story homes. The ordinance also
provides for an interim procedure which property owners could select in order to proceed
with construction during the prohibition period.
BACKGROUND
During the past year there has been considerable discussion and debate regarding the
construction of new single family residential structures and additions to existing single
family residential structures that appear to be too large for their building sites and
contrary to the established small scale "character" of the neighborhoods in which they are
located. It is expected that this trend could increase as the older single family residences in
the City are sold for demolition or reconstruction. In response to this situation the City
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Manager has requested that a study be initiated in order to prepare an amendment to the
Land Development Code to be presented to the City Commission for review and possible
and adoption. This review and discussion has already been imitated by the Planning Board
which has conducted two workshops on the issue beginning in October.
In conjunction with the on -going review the City's Vice Mayor has suggested that it would
be appropriate to provide a temporary prohibition in regard to the issuance of building
permits for two story residences, due to the potential detrimental impact upon the existing
neighborhoods. Attached is a proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney providing
for the prohibition on second story home construction during an eight month period.
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance
Copy of Public Notices
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
EXCERPT
L Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:37 P.M.
Action: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
II. Roll Call.
Action: Mr. Morton, Chair, requested a roll call.
Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Ms. Beckman, Mr. Davis,
Ms. Lahiff, Ms. Young and Mr. Farfan.
Board members absent: Ms. Yates
City staff present: Sanford A. Youkilis, AICP (Acting Planning Director), Luis Figueredo
(City Attorney), Gremaf Reyes (Video Support), and Patricia Lauderman (Planning Board
Secretary).
IV. Planning Board Work Program (McMansions)
Discussion with the Chairman and other members of the Environmental Review and
Preservation Board (ERPB) on their role in reviewing oversized single family
residences
Mr. Youkilis advised that members of the ERP13 were invited to discuss the moratorium
ordinance and the McMansion issue. Ms. Lahiff moved to take Item 4A out of order. It was
seconded by Ms. Young. The motion was adopted by a vote of 5 ayes 1 nay (Ms.
Beckman)
Ms. Beckman asked if there was a Sunshine law problem with the ERPB members being in
attendance. The City Attorney advised that this item will not be before the ERPB, therefore
there is no problem. Mr. Youkilis advised that a notice of their attendance had been posted.
Mr. Morton invited the ERPB members to comment.
Planning Board Meeting
December 12, 2006
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Mr. David Trautman, Chair of the ERPB distributed a two page position statement
prepared by one of its members. (see attached) He explained that the Board feels that there
is nothing bad about two story homes and that they are part of the character of South
Miami neighborhoods. He also explained that the draft ordinance should allow an applicant
to appeal to the City Commission if the Board denies a waiver request. The ERPB also felt
that the term "undue hardship should be defined. The document also contained a number of
suggested amendments to the LDC to improve the role of the ERPB in reviewing design.
Ms. Beckman felt that architects have contributed to the McMansion problem. Mr.
Trautman responded that it is the Code and economics which has effected the design of
buildings. He felt that the ordinance actually expands the review power of the Board and
would give them legal authority to say no to inappropriate second story buildings and
therefore the Board supports the ordinance.
City Attorney Figueredo explained that the proposed ordinance is not a moratorium; it is
an interim measure which will require a special review of second story homes for a period
of time until permanent amendments to the LDC can be adopted.
Mr. Morton felt that it was not appropriate to allow this review without some criteria in
place. He also felt that the eight month period to develop the amendments was too long and
that this subject should be allowed to linger. Ms. Beckman also felt that there should be
criteria in the ordinance which would help the ERPB to act on waiver requests.
Ms. Carol Marks, a member of the ERPB commented on the draft ordinance. She felt that a
definition of "undue hardship" was needed, and that an a ERPB denial should be allowed
to be appealed to the City Commission.
III. Planning Board Applications / Public Hearing
PB -06 -039
Applicant: City of South Miami
A ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES; AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY
RELATING TO "MC MANSIONS "; STAYING ALL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
OF TWO -STORY HOMES FOR THE EIGHT MONTH PERIOD TO COMPLETE THE
STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE
CONSTRUCTION STAY AFTER REVIEW BY ERPB AND CITY COMMISSION;
PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR WAIVER PROCESS; AND EXPANDING THE POWERS
OF THE ERPB BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 20- 6.1(C)(3)(f); PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT, AND AN; EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action: Ms. Beckman read the ordinance into the record. Mr. Youkilis explained that during
the past year there has been considerable discussion and debate regarding the construction
of new single family residential structures and additions to existing single family
residential structures that appear to be too large for their building sites and contrary to the
established small scale "character" of the neighborhoods in which they are located. It is
Planning Board Meeting
December 12, 2006
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expected that this trend could increase as the older single family residences in the City are
sold for demolition or reconstruction. In response to this situation the City Manager has
requested that a study be initiated in order to prepare an amendment to the Land
Development Code to be presented to the City Commission for review and possible and
adoption. This review and discussion has already been imitated by the Planning Board which
has conducted two workshops on the issue beginning in October. In conjunction with the on-
going review the City's Vice Mayor has suggested that it would be appropriate to provide a
temporary prohibition in regard to the issuance of building permits for two story residences,
due to the potential detrimental impact upon the existing neighborhoods.
Mr. Youkilis stated that attached is a proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
providing for the prohibition on second story home construction during an eight month
period. The proposed legislation provides a temporary prohibition on the construction of
new single family homes which are two stories or second story additions to existing single
family homes. The prohibition is to last eight months by which time it can be expected new
regulations may be adopted impacting second story homes. The ordinance also provides
for an interim procedure which property owners could select in order to proceed with
construction during the prohibition period
During discussion Ms. Young felt that this type of legislation is convoluted, the wording
not clear, and that the ERPB was being given too much power. She resented not receiving
the ERPB statement in advance. Mr. Youkilis explained that the use of interim legislation
was very common and that some cities have already instituted McMansion moratoriums.
(see attached Miami Springs ordinance)
Chairman Morton then opened the public hearing.
Speakers:
NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT /OPPOSE
Christopher Cook - Yarborough 6807 SW 64 Ave. -- - - - - --
Mr. Cook - Yarborough suggested that due to costs an applicant should be able to present
preliminary designs to the ERPB. He also felt that the ERPB should be part of the effort to
come up with new legislation.
David Tucker 6556 SW 78 Terrace Support
Mr. Tucker felt that the City was really a community of small single family one story
homes.
Bob Welsh 7437 SW 64 Court Support
Mr. Welch felt that the ERPB should notify neighbors when a residential home is being
built; he was also worried that some ERPB members were also involved in building two
story homes therefore their involvement would not be appropriate. He supported the
ordinance and further felt that criteria was needed to insure that second story homes do not
invade a neighbor's privacy.
Planning Board Meeting
December 12, 2006
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Cathy McCann Oppose
Ms. McCann felt that the ordinance should not be adopted because of the lack of criteria.
She explained that it is too small of setbacks which causes the problem not second story
homes.
Bobbi Goldin 6561 SW 76 Street Support
Ms. Goldin lives next to a second story home and. it has been disturbing.
Henry Bernstein 7661 SW 65 Pl. Oppose
Mr. Bernstein stated that he supports two story homes if they are well designed and fit in
with the neighborhood.
Tim Downey 6551 SW 76 Street Support
Mr. Downy supported the proposed ordinance; he felt that new legislation was needed.
Mikha Adia 7721 SW 61 Ave. Oppose
Mr. Adia stated that he finds nothing wrong with two story homes and the City should not
limit their construction.
Luis Brionnes 5760 SW 81 Street ---- - - - - --
Mr. Brionnes stated that he loves living in the City of South Miami.
Chairman Morton closed the public hearing.
During discussion Ms. Beckman stated that she felt that the revised legislation should be
developed quickly, eight months was too long. She felt that the ERPB should hold public
hearings and their meetings broadcast.
Ms. Young asked about the Department of Community Development. Mr. Youkilis
advised that it did not exist and that reference to it in the ordinance should be changed.
Mr. Farfan felt that the ordinance was convoluted and should not be adopted.
Mr. Morton felt that the revised regulation should be drafted at public workshops with the
Planning Board and the ERPB within a two month period. He hoped that the Commission
would accept this as an alternative instead of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Youkilis advised
that the preparation and adoption of revised regulations could not be done in two months
and that it was the City Commission's role to decide on a time table.
Motion: Ms. Young made a motion recommending denial of the proposed ordinance. Ms.
Davis seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Motion: Mr. Morton made a motion recommending an alternative to adopting the
ordinance, that being the creation of a joint Planning Board and ERPB Task Force to
prepare in a two month period the needed LDC amendments related to McMansions. Ms.
Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
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December 12, 2006
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The City Attorney explained that the ordinance would not come before the City
Commission until its January meeting. He offered to bring this issue up at the next meeting
of the City Commission in order to see if there was any Commission interest in expediting
the amendment preparation process.
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December 12, 2006
City of South Miami Planning Board
City of South Miami, Florida
Re: McMansions in South Miami
Dear Members of the Planning Board,
Thank you for your invitation, for our input on the sensitive issue of large homes
in South Miami.
We have reviewed the proposed "McMansions" ordinance, The special report
No.2 "Oversized Single Family Homes" dated 11 -14 -06 and Commissioner Jay
Beckman's memorandum to acting Planning director Sandy Youkilis dated 11 -27-
06.
The following represents -our comments to the proposed ordinance concerning
two -story residential construction and related issues.
A. General statement.
We support and would like to be a part of the review of the South Miami Code
concerning large homes. We believe that two -story homes can help to preserve the
character of South Miami's residential community. In comparison to a single story home
with the same floor area ratio: two -story homes allow for more compact building
footprints and greater green areas. In addition, two -story homes are more energy
efficient as they have less exposed roof areas. To reiterate Commissioner Beckman's
memo: "The best neighborhoods can contain an eclectic sample of houses" We believe
two -story homes help to create a built environment of variety and interest.
B. Comments on proposed ordinance.
We propose that Section 3(A) read:
The City Commission may waive the second story construction prohibition in this interim
regulation if the proposed project, including site plan and specifications, is brought before
Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB) and receives a recommendation
for approval. If the proposed project is denied ERPB approval, the applicant may appeal
the decision with the City Commission. The City Commission after a public hearing shall
make the final decision to waive the second story construction prohibition.
Section 3(A) (a) "undue hardship" needs to be defined.
-- We_ propose- that,Sectian__4 :.read:_
Section 20-6. 1 (c)(3)(f) is hereby amended, to temporarily expand the powers of the
Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB), to authorize the ERPB to review
all single family residential additions /remodels and new construction. The ERPB in
conducting such review shall implement the criteria established in this interim regulation.
Section 5.
The "City of South Miami's Department of Community Development" shall be replaced
with" Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB)"
C. General Recommendations to PIanning Board.
1. All residential projects submitted for permit shall be signed and sealed by a
registered Florida architect.
2. The ERPB shall review all exterior residential additions and alterations regardless
of scope of work.
3. The energy efficiency of larger homes shall be considered as part of the study
concerning two -story homes.
4. Landscaping shall be considered as part of the study concerning two -story homes.
Thank you for your time and attention to these comments.
Sincerely,
David Trautman, Chairman, Environmental Review and Preservation Board
Giorgio Balli, Member, Environmental Review and Preservation Board
Jason R. Chandler Member, Environmental Review and Preservation Board
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI SPRINGS AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCE
SECTIONS 150 -041, R -1A DISTRICT, 150.042, R -1B
DISTRICT; 150.043, R 1C DISTRICT, AND 150 -044, R-11)
DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE NEW BUILDING HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS, LOT COVERAGE RESTRICTION, AND SIDE
YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO -STORY STRUCTURES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, there has been much discussion and debate over the past number of months
regarding the construction of new single family residential structures and additions to existing single
family residential structures that appear to be too large for the building sites they occupy; and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that the aforesaid new construction and improvements to existing
single family residences are only the beginning of a trend that could increase as the older single
family residences in the City are sold for demolition or reconstruction; and,
WHEREAS, the City Administration and the City Council are concerned that the
construction of these larger structures C McMansions ") within established neighborhoods, adjacent
to long standing smaller single family residences, is contrary to the established "character" of the
neighborhoods in which they are located; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously enacted an Administrative Building
Moratorium on October 2, 2006, in order to provide a period of time to study the various issues
involved in controlling the development ofMcMansions; and,
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WHEREAS, on October 23, 2006, the City Council terminated the moratorium and
determined to study the McMansion issues in the normal course of City business; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a Workshop Meeting on November 1, 2006,
in order to discuss and suggest revisions to the existing City Zoning Code which would lessen or
resolve the various McMansion issues that were impacting the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the following amendments to the
City Zoning Code of Ordinances will provide relief from the various negative impacts being
experienced by McMansion development in the City:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That Code of Ordinance Sections 150 -041, R -1A District, 150 -042, R -113
District, 150 -043, R -1C District, and 150 -044, R -ID District are hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 150 -041. R -1A District
(A) ............
(B ) Buildin height limit. The maximum heigght of main buildings shall be fifteen (15)
feet for single story structures and thirty (30) feet for two story structures.
(C) Building site area required; lot cover, a a restriction. The minimum building site
area shall be one lot or parcel of land 10,000 square feet in area for each single - family dwelling. The
parcel shall have a minimum average width of at least 75 feet. In addition, the lot coverage for main
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p buildings, additions, and detached structures, whether of single or two- storyconfiguration, shall be
limited to fifth (50 %)percent of the property site.
(D) ............
(E) ............
(1) ..........
(2) Side yards required for new two -story structures to be built on vacant
property sites bergs. , The
width of the required side yards for new two -story structures to be built on
vacant property sites buildiag s sliall be ten percent of the average width of the
lot on the first floor level, plus an additional twe and ene half fe , ten 10
percent of the average width of the lot as a side set back indentation of the
t second -story from the first floor of the structure, provided that in no case
shall each side yard be less than 1-m fifteen feet in width. Side yards adjacent
to streets shall be not less than IS feet. Side yards shall be measured from the
closest point of the structure's vertical outside wall to the side lot line, on a
bearing parallel to the front lot line, at ground level.
(3) Additional side yard required for two -story additions to existing
structures. All second story additions to existing _sin a family structures shall
be required to provide an additional ten percent of the average width of the
lot as a side setback indentation of the second -story from the existing first
floor of the structure, provided that in no case shall each second story side
yard setback indentation be less than seven and one half feet.
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(3) (4) Exceptions to additional side yard required for two -story additions to
existing structures. sefba
No additional side yard setback indentation of the second - story, from the
existing first floor of the structure shall be required for the side yard of the
structure that abuts` a street. The additional side yard setback indentation
shall continue to be required for the interior side yard of the prop for the
second -stM addition.
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(d) The provisions of sub - section (e) M above shall also be
applicable to all appropriate instances of reverse frontage that may
exist.
(F) ..........
(G) ...........
(H) ...........
SECTION 150 -042. R -IB District
(13) ............
(B ) Building height limit. The maximum height of main buildings shall be fifteen (151
feet for single story structures and thirty (30) feet for two story structures.
(C) Building site area required,• lot coverage restriction. The minimum building site
area shall be one lot or parcel of land 7,500 square feet in area for each single - family dwelling. The
parcel shall have a minimum average width of at least 75; feet. In addition, the lot coverage for main
buildings, additions, and detached structures, whether o single or two-story configuration, shall be
limited to fifty (50 %) percent of the property site.
(D) ...........
(E) ............
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(1)...........
(2) Side yards required for new two -story structures to be built on vacant
property sites cgs. firwe The
width of the required side yards for new two -story structures to be built on
vacant property sites cgs shall be ten percent of the average width of the
lot on the first floor level, plus an additional twe and efte half feet., ten 10
percent of the average width of the lot as a side set back indentation of the
second -story from the first floor of the structure provided that in no case
shall each side yard be less than t+m fifteen feet in width. Side yards adjacent
to streets shall be not less than 15 feet. Side yards shall be measured from the
closest point of the structure's vertical outside wall to the side lot line, on a
bearing parallel to the front lot line, at ground level.
(3) Additional side yard required for two -stogy additions to existing
structures. All second story additions to existing single family structures shall
be required to provide an additional ten percent of the average width of the
lot as a side setback indentation of the second -story from the existing first
floor of the structure, provided that in no case shall each second story side
yard setback indentation be less than seven and one half feet.
(3) (4) Exceptions to additional side yard required for two -story additions to
existing structure. seielr.
No additional side yard setback indentation of the second -story from the
existing first floor of the structure shall be required for the side yard of the
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structure that abuts a street. The additional side yard setback indentation
shall continue to be required for the interior side yard of the yronerty for the
second -stogy addition.
requiFed undeF the following epees:
(5) (d) The provisions of sub - section (e) fA) above shall also be
applicable to all appropriate instances of reverse frontage that may
exist.
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(F) ............
(G) ............
P...........
SECTION 150 -043. R -1C District
(C) ............
twe stories wMeh shall net e*eead 30 fW. F ., stmetums, the Feef 4@ beam shall net
(B) Building height limit. The maximum height of main buildings shall be fifteen (15)
feet for single story structures and thin 30) feet for two story structures.
(C) Building site area required; lot coverage restriction. The minimum building site
i area shall be one lot or parcel of land 6,000 square feet :in area for each single- family dwelling. The
parcel shall have a minimum average width of at least 75 feet. In addition, the lot coverage for main
buildings, additions, and detached structures, whether of single or two -story configuration, shall be
limited to fifty (5O %) percent of the VLoq= site.
(D) ...........
(E) ...........
(1).........
(2) Side yards required for new two -story structures to be built on vacant
property sites dogs. , The
width of the required side yards for new two -story structures to be built on
vacant property sites baildings shall be ten percent of the average width ofthe
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lot on the first floor level, plus an additional , ten 10
percent of the average width of the lot as a side set back indentation of the
second - story from the first floor of the structure, provided that in no case
shall each side yard be less than tee fifteen feet in width. Side yards adjacent
to streets shall be not less than 15 feet. Side yards shall be measured from the
closest point of the structure's vertical outside wall to the side lot line, on a
bearing parallel to the front lot line, at ground level.
(3) Additional side yard required for two -story additions to existing
structures. All second story additions to existing single family structures shall
be required to provide an additional ten percent of the average width of the
lot as a side setback indentation of the second -story from the existing first
floor of the structure, provided that in no case shall each second story side
yard setback indentation be less than seven and one half feet.
( -3) (4) Exceptions to additional side yard required for two-story additions to
existing structures .-set
No additional side yard setback indentation of the second -story from the
existing first floor of the structure shall be required for the side yard of the
structure that abuts a street. The additional side yard setback indentation
shall continue to be required for the interior side yard of the propert four the
second -story addition.
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eas half -fee et & A- m--- 4--p- Yof tieal building line e
the r,....,. flee..of
side yard afeas.
(5,) (d) The provisions of sub - section (e) f4l above shall also be
applicable to all appropriate instances of reverse frontage that may
exist.
(F) ..........
(G) ...........
(I4) ............
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shall each side yard be less than ten fifteen feet in width. Side yards adjacent
to streets shall be not less than 15 feet. Side yards shall be measured from the
closest point of the structure's vertical outside wall to the side lot line, on a
bearing parallel to the front lot line, at ground level.
(3) Additional side yard required for two -story additions to existing
structures. All second story additions to existing single family structures shall
be required to provide an additional ten percent of the average width of the
lot as a side setback indentation of the second -story from the existing first
floor of the structure, provided that in no case shall each second story side
yard setback indentation be less than seven and one half feet
( -3) (4) Exceptions to additional side yard required for two -story additions to
existing structures. setbaelr.
No additional side yard setback: indentation of the second -story from the
existing first floor of the structure shall be required for the side vard of the
structure that abuts a street. The additional side yard setback indentation
shall continue to be required for -the interior side yard of the ProRpM for the
second -story addition.
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uvVVal{L y4V1y {ftiidlWVL is meessed two
the fir-94 floor- of-the eNisting straetwe on bet
side ywd areas.
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abuts a strr -Hewever, the requirement te
(d) The provisions of sub - section (e) (4) above shall also be
applicable to all appropriate instances of reverse frontage that may
exist.
(F) ........
(G) ............
(I)............
Section 2: That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed insofar as they are in conflict.
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Section 3: That the provisions of this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Miami Springs,
Florida this day of November, 2006.
The motion to adopt the foregoing ordinance was offered on second
reading by , seconded by
, and on roll call the following vote ensued:
Vice Mayor Youngs "_"
Councilman Best " "
Councilman Dotson "
Councilman Garcia " "
Mayor Bain "
Billy Bain, Mayor
ATTEST:
Magalf Valls, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
Jan K. Seiden, Esquire, City Attorney
First reading: 11/13/2006
"Second" First Reading: 11/28/2006
"Third" First Reading: 12/11/2006
Second reading: 00/00/2007
Words strieken thpa xg13- shall be deleted. Underscored words constitute the amendment proposed.
Words remaining are now in effect and remain unchanged.
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