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LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom

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February 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM

 

Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Chair 

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Vice-Chair 

Commissioner Laura Dominguez, Member 

Commissioner David Suarez, Member

 

Thomas Mooney, Liaison 

Jessica Gonzalez, Support Staff 

 

Visit us at www.miamibeachfl.gov for agendas and video streaming of City Commission Committee Meetings.

 

 

PRIORITY ITEMS

 

1.

BI-MONTHLY UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES, INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH AND TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING CONCERNS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

December 11, 2024 – C7 AB

 

 

2.

BARCLAY PROPOSAL – LDR AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS  .

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

April 3, 2024-C2 C

 

 

3.

COORDINATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 W

 

 

 

 

4.

DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 P

 

 

 

 

5.

DISCUSSION REGARDING FACILITATING POP-UPS FOR LOCAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND LOCAL START-UPS IN VACANT RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACES 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

May 15, 2024-C4 AG

 

 

6.

DISCUSS A PROPOSAL ESTABLISHING A HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES TO RESTORE FLOOD-DAMAGED LANDSCAPING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024- C4Q

 

 

7.

EXPEDITE THE OPENING OF THE BAYWALK AND MOVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYWALK UP ON THE G.O. BOND PRIORITIZATION LIST AND PRESENT THE BAYWALK PLAN TO THE LUSC COMMITTEE. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

March 17, 2021

 

 

REGULAR ITEMS

 

8.

MONTHLY UPDATES ON HISTORIC HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH AND 20TH STREETS, INCLUDING AN OVERVIEW OF PENDING PERMITS AND PROGRESS UPDATES FROM DEVELOPMENT TEAMS. 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 H

 

 

 

 

9.

DISCUSS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONSENT AGENDA FOR LAND USE BOARD MEETINGS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

October 30, 2024-C4 A

 

 

 

 

10.

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY REQUIRING COMMERCIAL CHARTER VESSEL OPERATORS TO PROVIDE SANITATION/PUMP-OUT LOGS EVIDENCING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SANITATION LAWS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Police

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 21, 2024 – C4 J

 

 

11.

DISCUSS EARMARKING ALL RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MB MIXED USE INVESTMENT, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Manager

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024-C7 Z

 

 

 

 

12.

DISCUSS CREATING ECONOMIC AND ZONING INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING OFFICE BUILDINGS TO RESIDENTIAL, WHICH IDEALLY EXPLORE NEW INCENTIVES (ECONOMIC OR OTHER) BEING USED IN OTHER STATES, RATHER THAN RELYING ON EXISTING OPTIONS WHICH WE MIGHT NOT WANT TO ENCOURAGE, SUCH AS FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) AND PARKING INCENTIVES, REDUCTIONS TO THE MOBILITY FEE, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AVAILABLE HOUSING IN MIAMI BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

March 13, 2024-R9 E

 

 

13.

DISCUSS AND REVIEW PLANNING/ZONING RESTRICTIONS THAT DELAY THE PERMIT PROCESS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine 

December 11, 2024-C4 E

 

 

14.

DISCUSS SETTING PARAMETERS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO PRESENT CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INVOKING THE PREEMPTIONS IN THE LIVE LOCAL ACT, TO ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING WORKFORCE HOUSING) THAT IS MORE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

March 13, 2024-R9 AR

 

 

 

 

15.

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM THE CITY’S LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR RENOVATIONS TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES THAT EXCEED 50% OF THE VALUE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 G

 

 

 

 

16.

DISCUSS STRENGTHENING THE CITY’S GREEN PROCUREMENT POLICIES WITH REGARD TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES, AND CONSIDER GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, AS PART OF FUTURE CITY CONTRACTS, ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND COMMITMENTS TO USE ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

 

 

17.

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS TO EXPAND EXISTING ALLOWANCES FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF IN REAR AND SIDE YARDS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 H

 

 

 

 

18.

DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE PRIVATE PORTION OF THE OCEAN TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

November 20, 2024-C4 O

 

 

 

 

19.

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SIDEWALK MATERIAL/COLOR POLICY 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4T

 

 

20.

REQUEST FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE AND RECOMMEND NEW, MORE FORWARDLEANING RESILIENCY CODE UPDATES FOR OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

June 26, 2024-C4 X

 

 

 

 

21.

DISCUSS REPLACING THE DRAWBRIDGE AT 63RD STREET WITH A FLYOVER TO ELEVATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024 – C4 L

 

 

22.

DISCUSSION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF THE MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNT PERMITTED UNDER THE CITY’S PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2023-32614, TO FUND THE WORK NECESSARY TO RAISE THE HISTORIC HOME LOCATED ON 6005 ALTON ROAD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024 - C4 S 

 

 

23.

DISCUSS THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF GENERATORS, SOUND SYSTEMS, AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT, AND STAGES AT PRIVATE RESIDENCES USED AS PARTY HOUSES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

September 11, 2024-C4 R

 

 

FUTURE ITEMS

 

24.

DISCUSS CHANGES IN STATE LAW PERTAINING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSIDER CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 104 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TELECOMMUNICATIONS,” AND RELATED PROVISIONS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

City Attorney

October 30, 2024-C4 B

 

 

 

25.

DISCUSS POSSIBLE AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONVEYANCE TO CITY OF PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE AT 1247-1255 WEST AVE FOR CITY GARAGE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

September 11, 2024-C4 L

 

 

26.

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AN ORDINANCE INCREASING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR FREQUENT CODE VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Code Compliance

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 R

 

 

 

27.

DISCUSS ADDING TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONTHLY UPDATES ON THE G.O. BOND BEACHWALK REFORESTATION PROJECT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

October 30, 2024-C4 D

 

 

 

28.

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY REGULATING OR PROHIBITING FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP IN MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTIAL AREAS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

November 20, 2024-C4 U

 

 

 

29.

CONSIDER AMENDING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE A 6/7TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF ANY INCREASE IN A PROPERTY’S ZONED HEIGHT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

October 30, 2024-C4 F

 

 

 

30.

DISCUSS POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 54, ENTITLED “FLOODS,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “RESILIENCE STANDARDS FOR TIDAL FLOOD PROTECTION” TO ENHANCE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

October 30, 2024-C4 G

 

 

 

31.

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A "LIVE BETTER" PROGRAM, INCLUDING ZONING AND OTHER INCENTIVES, TO PROMOTE ATTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS IN MIAMI BEACH FOR MIDDLE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

September 11, 2024-C4 V

 

 

32.

AN AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RESILIENCY CODE NONCONFORMING BUILDING PROVISIONS AND RM-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW INTRODUCTION OF ON-SITE PARKING AND RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN NONCONFORMING HOTEL USE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 W

 

 

 

33.

DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF “THE GLORY OF OLD GLORY,” A SERIES OF MURALS BY ARTIST ENZO GALLO, WHICH WERE REMOVED, PRESERVED, AND DONATED TO THE CITY PRIOR TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE WELLS FARGO BANK ON ALTON ROAD. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AJ

 

 

 

34.

PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AK

 

 

 

35.

REVIEW AND ANALYZE WHERE LIVE LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE CITY, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PREEMPTIONS IN THE LIVE LOCAL ACT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AM

 

 

 

36.

PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AN

 

 

 

37.

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE (LDR’S) AND THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING ALLOWABLE USES AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS WITHIN THE 40TH STREET RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY OVERLAY ONLY APPLICABLE TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Mayor Steven Meiner

May 15, 2024-C4 AS

 

 

 

38.

DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE CLEVELANDER TO A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH NO OUTDOOR BAR/ENTERTAINMENT.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

City Attorney

City Attorney

January 31, 2024-C4 AF

 

 

 

39.

DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS.   NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez

September 11, 2024-C4 M

 

 

 

40.

REVIEW CURRENT LOADING REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF LOADING AND DELIVERIES ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND RESIDENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCREASED ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AS WELL AS LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS).  NOTE: Item Continued to the April 15, 2025 LUSC Meeting

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024-C4 X

 

 

 

41.

DISCUSS DEDICATED BUS LANES ON WASHINGTON AVENUE.  NOTE: Item Continued to the May 8, 2025 LUSC Meeting

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 W

 

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ITEMS

 

42.

DISCUSS AND REVIEW THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2024 AD HOC HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

December 11, 2024-C4 F

 

 

 

43.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 Y

 

 

 

44.

DISCUSS LDR INCENTIVES TO RETAIN AND REHABILITATE HISTORIC BUILDINGS (DUAL REFERRAL TO PLANNING BOARD). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

April 28, 2023-C4 D

 

 

 

45.

DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR ALTERNATE RAILING DESIGNS FOR NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS WITHIN HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND A POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF SUCH NEW RAILING DESIGNS THAT COMPLY WITH SUCH GUIDELINES FOR NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

October 30, 2024-C4 C

 

 

 

46.

DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO RESTORE/REHABILITATE HISTORIC BUILDINGS ON COLLINS AND WASHINGTON AVE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND LINCOLN ROAD.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Building

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

October 30, 2024-C4 I

 

 

 

47.

DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO RESTORE/ REHABILITATE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN THE FLAMINGO PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 Q

 

 

 

48.

DISCUSS INCENTIVES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO RESTORE/REHABILITATE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN NORTH BEACH.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

September 11, 2024-C4 S

 

 

 

WITHDRAWN ITEMS

 

49.

DISCUSSION REGARDING I-395/MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AH

 

 

50.

DISCUSSION REGARDING I-95/JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY FDOT PROJECT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 15, 2024-C4 AI