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To: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor & Date: July 20, 2004
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ITEM NO.—I 9
From: Maria Davis C, Re: SW 62nd Avenue Charrette
City Manager Scheduling A Public Hearing
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA SETTING THE DATE OF 2004
AT PM IN THE SOUTH MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CHAMBER FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE "SW 62ND AVENUE CORRIDOR CHARRETTE"
REPORT WHICH RESULTED FROM A CITY SPONSORED CITIZENS PLANNING
EVENT; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADVERTISE THE PUBLIC
HEARING AND PROVIDE MAIL NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BACKGROUND
In November, 2002, the City sponsored a charrette ( "a concentrated neighborhood planning
study ") for the S.W. 62"d Avenue corridor. The University of Miami School of Architecture
facilitated the charrette, free of charge, as a service to a neighboring city. The Charrette Report
was presented to the City Commission at its January, 21, 2003 meeting. At that time, the
Commission referred the Charrette Report to the Planning Board for review and discussion.
The Planning Board, at its October 28, 2003 meeting, reviewed the report in detail and voted to
recommend approval with some specific modifications for certain sections of the report. The
City Commission, on February 26, 2004 and April 14, 2004, conducted workshops on the SW
62 Ave. Corridor Charrette report, which did include summary presentations from University of
Miami staff, interested citizens, and from the Planning Board. However, no formal actions on
the report have been taken.
If the City Commission adopts the Charrette Report (or a modified version) it becomes an
official planning document, serving as a guide for the City as it formulates new zoning policies
for development of the subject area, including the scheduling and funding of recommended
capital improvement projects.
62 "`' Avenue Charrette
July 20, 2004
Page 2 of 2
RECOMMENDATION
Because of the importance of the adoption of the report to area development, and due to
differences of opinion among participants in the process, it was suggested that the City
Commission hold a public hearing with formal notice prior to taking action on the Charrette
report. It is recommended that the attached resolution setting the date for a public hearing and
directing the Administration to provide a newspaper ad and to send mail notice to all property
owners within 500 foot radius of the study area, be adopted.
Attachments:
Draft resolution
MD /DOD /SHAY
E: \Comm Items \2004 \7 -20 -04 \Charrette Public Hear Report.doc
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA SETTING THE DATE OF 2004 AT
PM IN THE SOUTH MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CHAMBER FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE "SW 62ND AVENUE CORRIDOR CHARRETTE"
REPORT WHICH RESULTED FROM A CITY SPONSORED CITIZENS
PLANNING EVENT; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADVERTISE
THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDE MAIL NOTICE; 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, the 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 meetings held on March 25, 2003 and October 28, 2003
conducted a review and open discussion on the charrette report; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its October 28, 2003 meeting adopted by a vote of 6 Ayes
0 Nays an overall motion recommending approval of the Charrette Report with the certain
modifications made by the Board at the meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission on February 26, 2004 and April 14, 2004 conducted
workshops on the SW 62 Ave. Corridor Charrette report, which included summary presentations
from University of Miami staff, interested citizens, and from the Planning Board; 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 a new zoning district and development policies for the subject area; and
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(2)
WHEREAS, it is important as part of the decision making process that prior to adoption of
the SW 62 Ave. Corridor Charrette Report, or a modified version of that report, the City
Commission wishes to conduct a formal public hearing with notification of interested parties and
property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section Ie That a public hearing on the SW 62nd Avenue Corridor Charrette Report is
scheduled for , 2004 at PM in the City Commission Chambers.
Section 2. The City Administration is directed to provide a newspaper ad and to send mail
notice to all property owners within 500 foot radius of the study area, advising of the date, time, and
place of the public hearing.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this , day of , 2004
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
E: \Comm Items \2004 \7- 20- 04 \Charrette Public Hearing Resolution.doc
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russel:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar: