04-14-04 Item 3CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
To: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor &
Commission Members
From: Maria Davis
City Manager
Date: April 14, 2004
ITEM No. 3
RE: 62nd Avenue Corridor Charrette
Workshop
BACKGROUND
The City Commission conducted a fully noticed public workshop on the Charrette report on February 26,
2004. Presentations were made by the University of Miami, the Planning Board, a developer, and
interested citizens. It was felt at that time that an additional workshop was needed in order to allow the
Commission to discuss the recommendations among themselves and with staff. It was agreed that there
would be no public input at this workshop, which was scheduled for Wednesday April 14,
2004. (Resolution No, 51 -04- 11830)
SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED
The Planning Department was requested to prepare a special four page report which summarizes the
issues involved and explains the relationship of Charrette report to the City's Comprehensive Plan and
the Land Development Code. The last page of this report (attached) is an explanation of future actions
needed to implement the Charrette recommendations.
Attachments:
Special Report 4 -14 -04
Resolution No, 51 -04 -11830
Courtesy Notice of Workshop
Excerpt: Comprehensive Plan Mixed Use Commercial /Residential t
Excerpt: Land Development Code NR Uses & Regulations
Planning Board Recommendations Summary Chart
Planning Board Minutes 10128103
SW 62nd Avenue Charrette Final Report (University of Miami School of Architecture)
Citizens Report (dated -Feb. 14, 2003)
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RESOLUTION NO. 51-04-11830
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA SETTING THE DATE OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 14,
2004 STARTING AT 6:30 PM IN THE SOUTH MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
CHAMBER FOR A CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON THE "SW 62Z"
AVENUE CORRIDOR CHARRETTE" REPORT; SAID WORKSHOP SHALL BE
LIMITED TO DISCUSSION BY COMMISSIONERS AND QUESTIONS DIRECTED
TO STAFF; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a City sponsored charrette or "neighborhood planning study." was held on
November 23, 2002 for the area defined as the S.W. 62"d Avenue corridor; and
WHEREAS, Ahe goal of the charrette was "to define a community vision that enhances the
62nd Avenue corridor and preserves the livability of the adjoining residential neighborhoods "; and
WHEREAS, the University of Miami School of Architecture, with expertise in the field of
new urbanism, facilitated the charrette free of charge as a service to a neighboring city; and
WHEREAS, the Charrette Report was presented to the City Commission at its January, 21,
2003 meeting, and the Commission referred the Charrette Report to the Planning Board for review
and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its October 28, 2003 meeting adopted specific
recommendations for each section and adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes 0 Nays an overall motion
recommending approval of the Charrette Report with the modifications made by the Board at the
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission on February 26, 2004 conducted a fully noticed public
workshop on the Charrette report with presentations made by the University of Miami, the Planning
Board and interested citizens; and
WHEREAS, if the City Commission adopts the Charrette Report or a modified version of
that report, the document will become an official planning document, serving as a guide for the City
as it formulates policies for development of the subject area.
Res. No. 51 -04 -11830
(2)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That a City Commission workshop on the SW 62nd Avenue Corridor Charrette
Report is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 6:30 PM in the City Commission Chambers.
Section 2. That the April 14° 2004 workshop shall be limited to discussion by Commissioners
and questions directed to staff.
Section 3. That the first 30 minutes of the April 14, 2004 workshop shall be devoted to
discussion among Commissioners on the format of regular Commission meetings.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 6gd.ay ofMarch, 2004
ATTEST:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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Commission Vote:
5-0
Mayor Russell:
Yea
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Yea
Commissioner Sherar:
Yea
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COURTESY NOTICE
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive; South Miami, Florida 33143
On Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 6:30 P.M., the City Commission of the City of South
Miami will conduct a workshop in the Commission Chambers at the above address on the
following item:
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON THE "SW 62ND AVENUE
CORRIDOR CHARRETTE" REPORT; THE PURPOSE OF THE
WORKSHOP WILL BE TO ASSIST THE COMMISSIONERS TO
UNDERSTAND THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE REPORT.
THE FORMAT OF THE WORKSHOP WILL NOT INCLUDE PUBLIC
INPUT AND WILL BE LIMITED TO DISCUSSION BETWEEN
COMMISSIONERS AND QUESTIONS DIRECTED TO STAFF.
IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION WILL
SCHEDULE A FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REPORT AT
WHICH TIME FINAL DECISIONS MAY BE MADE.
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
City of South Miami
Interested parties requesting information are asked to contact the Planning and Zoning Department
by calling 305- 663 -6326 or writing to the address indicated above. Documents related to the "SW
62 "d Avenue Corridor Charrette" are available for inspection in the South Miami Planning and
Zoning Department at the address shown at the top of this page.
You are hereby advised that if any person desires to appeal any decision made with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings,
and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105)7
SPECIAL REPORT
(April 14, 2004)
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SW 62nd AVE. CORRIDOR PLAN AND
THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE
INTRODUCTION TO FLORIDA'S COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT
In the early 80's, Florida was experiencing the impact of rapid growth.
Much of this growth was occurring in South Florida. In 1985 the State
adopted the Growth Management Act that required cities to engage in
planning and to prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan. The 1985 Act
also set forth requirements for content within the Comprehensive Plan to
assure it was comprehensive, a schedule for adoption, a schedule for
updates and a state review procedure to provide oversight over the
development and adoption of these Comprehensive Plans.
A Comprehensive Plan is a "vision ". It sets goals and objectives for the
physical form the city will take as it develops. It looks forward to set broad
outlines of how the city should develop for ten to twenty years. It develops
policies that will guide planners and elected officials on decisions that will
be made relating to development. It is general and is not intended to be a
guide for specific projects. The policies in the Plan are translated into very
detailed standards which become part of a city's Land Development Code
(zoning code)
Another primary focus of the Plan is to allow cities to measure the
adequacy of government services to support new development. Local
governments must implement the Comprehensive Plan by adopting a
schedule of capital improvements. that will provide additional services
needed to service development.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPACT ON SW 62nd AVE AREA
The City of South Miami adopted its Comprehensive Plan in 1989. The
City updated its Comprehensive Plan in 1997. At that time there were
sixteen amendments added; including the new "mixed use " land use
category. This category was applied to two locations. One of the locations
was SW 62 "d Avenue. The mixed use land use category was developed
with a goal of developing limited centers of interactive land uses that
would function as centers for neighborhoods. The land use category was
envisioned as containing retail, office and residential uses. In order to
assure adequate synergy within the uses in the centers, the level of
development was planned to be more intense than a typical residential
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neighborhood. The details of exactly how the development in each area
where the mixed use was assigned were not addressed in the
Comprehensive Plan. Usually, cities move to a second phase to develop
more specific guidelines for development in certain locations. These
efforts are called sub area plans, neighborhood plans, etc; but regardless
of the name, all share a common outcome of providing more specific
guidelines for implementing the Comprehensive Plan. A typical product of
these studies is input that can be used in developing new zoning
regulations that will implement a "neighborhood planning study ".
EXISTING REGULATIONS ON SW 62 AVE.
The use of land on the west side of SW 62 Ave. is currently subject to two
levels of development regulations. Because this area has more vacant
land, most of the new development is expected on the west side
(1) Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Category
In 1997 the City. Commission changed the land use category to Mixed -
Use Commercial / Residential for this area. This new category was
recommended as part of an earlier charrette process called Hometown
Too. This category mandates mixed use and the following maximum
development limits: four story height; floor area ratio of 1.6; and 24 units
per acre. Attached is an excerpt from the City's Comprehensive Plan with
a description of what is allowed in this category.
(2) Land Development Code (zoning)
The Land Development Code establishes the specific zoning regulations
for this area. Zoning regulations actually implement the standards of the
overlaying future land use map category, however, a local government
may choose to allow more restrictive zoning regulations, as is the case
on SW 62 Ave. The zoning district applied to this area is "NR"
Neighborhood Retail which allows a very small number of permitted uses
and has a two story maximum height limit and a .25 floor area ratio.
Attached is an excerpt from the City's Land Development Code for the
"NR" district showing permitted uses and development standards allowed.
THE SW 62 "d AVE. CORRIDOR CHARRETTE
What led to the initiation of a special planning program
During the period April — June, 2002 several events occurred which led to
a need to conduct a special planning process in order to determine the
future of the SW 62nd Ave corridor. The first was the submission of a zone
map change application by a property owner on the west side of the
street. A four story mixed use commercial / residential building was
proposed. Based upon concerns of abutting neighbors and the need to
create a new zoning district for this area, the Planning Board, with the
consent of the applicant, deferred the application.
At the same time the City's Zoning Task Force was discussing the need to
create a special mixed -use zoning district which could be used in
commercial areas like SW 62 Ave. which abut single family
neighborhoods. The City Commission was also discussing the potential of
reducing that same portion of SW 62 Ave. from five to two travel lanes in
response to traffic and safety issues.
The City Administration decided that all of above issues were related and
an appeal was made to the University of Miami for urban planning
assistance. The University 's School of Architecture and UM Center for
Urban and Community Design agreed to provide at no cost to the City the
expertise necessary to produce a plan for area.. The method suggested
was to implement a "charrette ", which is defined as a time concentrated
"neighborhood planning study" involving the participation of all the parties
(stakeholders) that could be affected by the final plan.
Charrette Recommendations and Issues
The City, with the assistance of the University, conducted the "Charrette"
for the S.W. 62nd Avenue Corridor on November 23, 2002. The goal of the
Charrette was "to define a community vision that enhances the S.W. 62nd
Avenue corridor and preserves the livability of the adjoining residential
neighborhoods." The major issues discussed included: allowable
building heights, size of buildings, design, allowable permitted uses,
buffering from adjacent residences, parking requirements, street width,
number of lanes, sidewalks and landscaping. In January, 2002 the
University of Miami issued a very detailed report on recommendations and
ideas coming from the charrette. The basic recommendation of the
Charrette Final Report was that S.W. 62nd Avenue Corridor from SW 64th
Street to SW 70th Street should be revitalized. The report also
recommended that the subject area become a mixed use area with
buildings of two to three stories.
In February a citizen's group issued a report which contained a number of
alternatives to recommendations in the University of Miami final report.
The major point of disagreement between the UM Report and the Citizen's
Report appears to be over the height that would be permitted for new
buildings. 'The Citizen's Report proposed all new buildings be limited to
two -story buildings. The Charrette report recommended three stories at
the front of properties facing 62nd Avenue and two stories towards the rear
of these properties. In addition, the Citizen's Report recommended a floor
area ratio (FAR), but the Charrette report allows the height and the
required parking to dictate the amount of floor space permitted.
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FUTURE ACTIONS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE CHARRETTE
RECOMMENDATIONS
• The Charrette Report was presented to the City Commission at a
February 28, 2004 City Commission Workshop meeting. At that time, the
Commission decided to conduct a follow -up workshop at which time City
staff will respond to questions and the Commission will discuss among
themselves what action to take.
It is anticipated that the City Commission will then conduct a formal public
hearing on the Charrette report, after which the Commission may adopt
the report, adopt the report with certain modifications or reject the report.
• If the Charrette Report is adopted it becomes an official planning
document and will be used by City staff to prepare zoning regulations for
the area and a list of capital improvement projects needed to carry out the
recommended street and landscaping changes.
• The City's Planning and Zoning Department staff is projecting that the
zoning regulations for the SW 62 Ave. Corridor may take the form of a
new zoning district classification, perhaps entitled" MU -L ", Mixed -Use
Limited . This new district would require a mix of office, retail, and /or
residential uses. The regulations would include the allowable building
heights, size, bulk and design of buildings, specific permitted uses,
required buffering from adjacent residences and parking requirements.
• The creation of the new zoning district (amends the Land Development
Code) and the placement of this zoning over the SW 62nd Ave. Corridor
(rezoning) will both be subject to full and complete public participation
through the Planning Board and City Commission public hearing process.
Nearby neighbors will be notified by mail of pertinent public hearings, and
the City will make every effort to publicize the necessary hearings through
all means available. In the future, other areas of the City, such as the Bird
Road commercial area, or the Community Redevelopment Area's
Madison Square project, could also be considered for rezoning to this
mixed -use zoning category.
Additionally, the City will work with the Miami -Dade County Public Works
Department to explore the narrowing of 62nd Avenue between SW 64th
Street and SW 70th Street. The funding for this project, including new
sidewalks, landscaping, street trees, etc., could come from the newly
enacted half -penny sales tax for transportation.
• Hopefully, the end result could help to implement the vision of the
Charrette, enhance the SW 62nd Avenue corridor, and preserve the
livability of the adjoining residential neighborhoods.
LAND USE CATEGORY DEFINITION:
Mixed -Use Commercial/Residential (Four - Story)
The mixed -use commercial/residential land use category is intended to provide for different
levels of retail uses, office uses, retail and office services, and residential dwelling units with
an emphasis on mixed -use development that is characteristic of traditional downtowns.
Permitted heightsidensities and intensities shall be set forth in the Land Development Code.
Regulations regarding the permitted height, density and intensity in zoning districts for areas
designated as mixed -use commercial/residential shall provide incentives for transit- oriented
development and mixed -use development. Zoning regulations shall reinforce the "no
widenings" policy set forth in the Traffic Circulation Element by encouraging use of
Metrorail system. Pursuant to the recommendation by the Department of Community
Affairs to include Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) in the Comprehensive Plan, the City adopts a
F.A.R. of 1.6 for this land use category which is the existing F.A.R. in the Land
Development Code for the corresponding zoning district. In addition, the City adopts a
maximum residential density of 24 units per acre. In order to ensure a mix of uses, the City
requires that a minimum of two of the above uses must be developed within this category.
For residential projects, at a minimum, the first floor must allow retail. For retail projects, at
a minimum, at least one floor must contain residential of office. For office projects, at a
minimum, at least one floor must contain residential or retail.
NOTE: P. 21, Comprehensive Plan
"FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES
This section contains language which explains the intent of the future land use map. Zoning
regulations which permit uses that are specifically permitted by this section and that also permit
uses that are less intensive than those permitted by this section may be deemed to be consistent
with the comprehensive plan. Zoning regulations that are more restrictive than the provisions of
this section may also be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The terms "less intensive" and
"more restrictive" in this section are not defined in this plan."
DISTRICT PURPOSE : The purpose of this district is to permit convenience commercial uses
which provide for the everyday retail and personal service needs of nearby residential neighborhoods in
a compatible and convenient manner. This district is appropriate in areas designated "Neighborhood
Retail Development" on the city's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
USES ALLOWED
Permitted Uses
Accounting and Auditing Services
Bakery
Beauty or Barber Shop (includes nail/skin
day spa)
Chiropractic Office, Clinic, Alternative HE
Confectionery or Ice Cream Parlor
Convalescent Home
Convenient Store
Counseling Services
Day Care Center (7 or more children)
Deli or Gourmet Shop
Dentist Office
Drug, Pharmacy or Sundry Store
Dry Cleaning Substation (no processing)
Film Processing Substation
Insurance Agency
Investigative Services
Laundromat
Mail & Parcel Center
Massage Therapist
Newsstand
Park or Playground, Public
Personal Skills Instruction Studio
Physical Therapist
Produce Store
Quick Printing
Real Estate Agency
Shoe Repair Shop
Social Services Agency
Tailor or Seamstress
Tea Room
Tobacco Shop
Travel Agency
Watch and Clock Sales & Repair
Video Tape Rental Store
Special Uses
Mobil Automobile Wash/Wax Service
Restaurant Small
PUD- Residential Uses
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Min. Lot Size
Net Area (sq. ft.)
Frontage (ft.)
Min. Yard Setbacks (ft.)
Front:
Rear:
Side (Interior)
Side (Street)
Adj. to Res. Dist,
Side (w /driveway)
Between Buildings
Max. Building Height
Stories
Feet
Max. Building Coverage ( %)
Max. Imperious Coverage ( %)
.25
7500
75
25
15
10
25
20
2
25
75
PLANNING BOARD SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS — OCTOBER 28, 2003
SW 62nd AVE. CORRIDOR CHARRETTE
SUBJECT
UM CHARRETTE
PLANNING BOARD
MATTER
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
Page No.
Street Design
Option 3 recommended. Includes two traffic lanes,
Approval of Option 3
p'g
wider sidewalk on west side, school drop -off,
parallel parking on both sides of SW 62 Ave.
Urban Design
Front setback — 0 feet (build to property line a
Approval as in report; with exception of 25'
Building Placement
minimum of 75% of frontage; side setback — 0 feet;
rear. Board members felt that rear setback
p. 13
rear setback — 25 feet if abutting residential.
excessive.
Building Height
First 40 feet of a building — 3 stories permitted;
Recommended two (2) story maximum
p.13
remainder of building 40 feet to the back — only 2
stories permitted.
Story Height
Retail use - 12'minimum, 14' max. floor -to- floor;
Approval as in report; with the addition of a
(Inside)
Office/ResidentialI IO'minimum, 12' max. floor -to-
specific measurement of floor to floor or
p. 13
floor.
floor to tie beam
Building Mass
No recommendation
Recommended F.A.R. of 0.5
Floor Area Ratio
p.13
Dwelling Units per
No recommendation
Recommended 8.7 units per acre; same as
acre (density)
City's RT -9 two family town -home district
p. 13
Street Walls,
Specific standards material, size, access and
Approval as in report
Awnings,
location for walls, awnings, balconies.
Balconies
p.13 -14
Parking
Specific standards for size, location, access,
Apt�roval as in report; with stipulation
pp.13 -14
landscaping of parking lots. Includes provision that
that the all required off street parking
on- street parking can be counted toward meeting
should be on site only.
required parking spaces.
ARCHITECTURAL
Specific standards for material and construction set
Recommended that Architectural
GUIDELINES
forth; for the purpose of promoting architectural
Guidelines section be excluded from the
Walls, Elements,
harmony and promote energy conservation.
report; Board members felt that standards
Roofs, Openings
are overly restrictive;
14 -15
Master Plan
Summary list of design guidelines for right -of
Approval as in report; with the notation that
p.16
way /streetscape, building use, urban design, and
alley entrances /exits remain as shown in the
parking.
report and that all required parking be on-
site see above
Landscape
Specific standards and tree types for placement on
Approval as in report
Guidelines
SW 62 Ave., median, alley and in parking lots.
P.19
Overall
Adoption of Charrette Report with the
Recommendation
modifications/ amendments set forth above
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:38 P.M.
Action: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
II. Roll Call.
Action: Mr. Morton, Chairperson, requested a roll call.
Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Mr. Liddy, Mr. Mann, Ms.
Gibson, Ms. Yates, and Mr. Comendeiro.
Board members absent: Mr. Illas
City staff present: Sanford Youkilis (Acting Planning and Zoning Director), Gremaf Reyes
(Video Support), and Patricia E. Lauderman (Board Secretary).
III. Workshop/Discussion
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE SW 62ND AVENUE CORRIDOR
CHARRETTE FINAL REPORT.
Mr. Morton addressed all Board members on the issue of allowing five minutes to the
University of Miami (UM) staff for their presentation and five minutes to the residents of
SW 62nd Avenue for open remarks. All the Board members agreed to provide five minutes
for the UM staff and residents.
Mr. Youkilis provided a two -page summary to all the Planning Board Members about the
November 23, 2002 charrette and the March 25, 2003 Planning Board meeting concerning
the "S.W. 62nd Avenue Corridor Charrette ". The goal of the Charrette was "to define a
community vision that enhances the S.W. 62nd Avenue corridor and preserves the
livability of the adjoining residential neighborhoods."
Planning Board Meeting
October 28, 2003
Page 2 of 5
The University of Miami School of Architecture facilitated the Charrette free of charge, as
a service to a neighboring city. The School of Architecture staff, headed by Dean
Elizabeth Plater- Zyberk. The Charrette Report was presented to the City Commission at
its January 21, 2003 meeting. A citizen's group also presented an alternative Citizen's
Charrette Report, a critique of the University of Miami final report. At that time the City
Commission referred the Charrette Report to the Planning Board for review and
discussion.
The major issues which were discussed in the Charrette included: allowable building
heights, size of buildings, design, allowable permitted uses, buffering from adjacent
residences, parking requirements, street width, number of lanes, sidewalks, and
landscaping.
Mr. Youkilis also referred to the Citizens' report presented by a Citizen's group as an
alternative to the University of Miami Final report.
The major point of disagreement between the UM Report and the Citizen's Report
appears to be cover the height of the buildings, where the Citizen's Report desires only
two -story buildings as opposed to the Charrette report, which recommends three stories at
the front and two- stories towards the rear. In addition, the Citizen's Report recommended
a floor area ratio (FAR), while the Charrette report allows the height and the required
parking to dictate the amount of floor space permitted.
After the staff presentation, Mr. Richard Shepard of the University summarized the role of
the University and its basic recommendations. The Board asked for clarifications with
regards to the recommendations on street reconfiguration, and also the funding sources
for new sidewalks, landscaping, and street trees.
Speakers: Jay Beckman 6520 SW 65" St.
Donna Fries 6601 SW 62nd Ct.
Yvonne Beckman 5871 SW 83rd St.
Beth Scwartz 6931 SW 62nd Ct.
Richard Shepard University of Miami
Andrew Mossberg 6931 SW 69" St.
Christopher Cook- Yarborough
6800 SW 64th Ave.
Alexa Denck 5929 SW 80th St.
David Tucker, Sr. 6556 SW 78" Terr.
Valerie Newman (Cocoplum Terrace)
Bob Welch 7437 SW 64 Ct.
Planning Board Meeting
October 28, 2003
Page 3 of S
Mr. Jay Beckman urged the Board to incorporate the Citizen's report as an addendum to
the UM Report. The Citizen's Report has been endorsed by most of the SW 63`d Ct.
residents, the majority of the Charrette's participants, the Board of Directors of the
SMHOA and many other Cocoplum residents. Mr. Beckman spoke in favor of a
transitional buffer zoning between the single- family neighborhoods and more intensive
uses. These transitional zoning include townhouse developments, residential offices and
enhancement of SW 62"d Avenue Corridor, he provided a slide presentation showing
buildings located in existing transitional zoning districts within the City of South Miami,
which are adjacent to single- family residences. Views taken from the neighboring cities
were also part of the slide presentation.
Other speakers also addressed the Board speaking against three -story buildings arguing
that this would create density and increase traffic volume. Other speakers expressed
concern on the devaluation of property value if the UM recommendation for three -story
buildings were implemented. At the closure of the presentations, the Board and staff
discussed the report.
Mr. Youkilis explained that the recommendations of the Planning Board would be
forwarded to the City Commission along with the Charrette document and the Citizens
Report. If the City Commission adopts the Charrette Report or a modified version that
document would serve as a policy guide for redevelopment of the subject area.
Subsequently, the City's Planning and Zoning Department would codify the
recommendations of the Charrette into a new zoning district within the Land
Development (LDC), which would be applied to the SW 62 Ave. area. Mr. Youkilis stated
that the Charrette report did not recommend a specific density either in terms of FAR or
units per acre, which he felt was needed if the plan was to be implemented by a drafting a
new mixed use LDC zoning district.
It was the consensus of the Board that they had several concerns in regards to the
Charrette Report, in addition to the issues brought up by the neighbors. Some of the
concerns related to whether or not the architectural guidelines were too detailed and not
appropriate for inclusion in the adopted report. The Board also wanted assurance as to the
extent of the involvement of the County regarding street reconfiguration, the widening of
the sidewalks, and landscaping, etc.
Mr. Youkilis then proceeded to guide the Board through a decision - making process, so
that specific recommendations could be made on different elements of the Charrette
document. The following decisions were made:
Planning Board Meeting
October 28, 2003
Page 4 of S
Street Design (p.9)
Motion: Ms. Yates moved to recommend adoption of the Preliminary Street Design
Option 3. Mr. Comendeiro seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Building Placement Guidelines (p. 13)
Motion: Ms. Yates moved to recommend adoption of the building placement guidelines
with the exception of 25ft rear setback to the property line. Mr. Morton seconded the
motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Building Height (p.13)
Motion: Mr. Commedeiro moved to recommend adoption of a maximum building height
of 2 stories. Yates seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Story Height (p. 13)
Mr. Morton moved to recommend adoption of the listed standards for story height as
presented in the Charrette report.. Mr. Commediere seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 3
Nays 3 (Mr. Mann, Ms. Yates, Mr. Liddy) Failed to pass.
Motion: Mr. Morton moved to recommend adoption of the following standard for story
height: retail use to be a minimum of 12 ft and a maximum of 14 ft floor -to -floor or floor -
to -tie beam; office or residential use to be a minimum of 10 ft and a maximum of 12 ft
floor -to -floor or floor -to -tie beam. Mr. Mann seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 5
Nays 1 (Liddy)
Building Massing /
Density- Floor Area Ratio (p.13)
Motion: Ms. Yates moved to recommend adoption of a maximum Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) of 0.5 for the 62nd Avenue Area. Mr. Mann seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6
Nays 0
Density- Units per Acre(p. 13)
Motion: Ms. Yates moved to recommend adoption of the City's current density in the
two- family/townhouse RT9 zoning district, a maximum density of 8.7 units -per, acre.
Mr. Commedeiro seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Street Walls, awnings, balconies, parking (pp. 13 -14)
Seventh Motion: Mr. Liddy moved to recommend adoption of the Charrette standards
for street walls, awnings, balconies, and parking; with the additional standard that all
Planning Board Meeting
October 28, 2003
Page 5 of 5
required off - street parking should be on- site.. Mr. Mann seconded the motion. Vote:
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Architectural Guidelines (pp.14 -15)
Motion: Mr. Commedeiro moved to recommend that the section on Architectural
Guidelines (for walls, elements, roofs, openings) not be adopted or included in the final
report. Mr. Mann seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Master Plan (p.16)
Motion: Ms. Yates moved to recommend adoption of the master plan which consisted
of design standards for right -of way /streetscapes, building use, urban/architectural design,
and parking; with the annotation that the alley entrance /exits remain as shown in the
Charrette report. Mr. Mann seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Landscape Guidelines (p.19)
Motion: Ms. Yates moved to recommend adoption of the section on Landscape
Guidelines. Mr. Mann seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Overall Recommendation on Charrette Report
Motion: Mr. Commendeiro moved to recommend adoption of the SW 62nd Avenue
Charrette Report and as presented with the modifications / amendments set forth above by
the Board. Ms. Yates seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
Mr. Morton stated that the Board's recommendations were on record and would be
transmitted to the City Commission. He expressed special appreciation to the citizens for
their interest and to the University for their efforts and professional participation..
IV. Approval of Minutes
The Board duly voted on and approved the minutes of September 30, 2003
Vote: Ayes 6 Nays 0
V. Future Meetings
November 11, 2003 — No meeting due to National holiday.
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VI. Adiournment
There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Morton adjoined the meeting
at 10:05 P.M.
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