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LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom

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June 10, 2025 - 3:00 PM

 

Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Chair 

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Vice-Chair 

Commissioner David Suarez, Board Member

Commissioner Laura Dominguez, Alternate Board Member 

 

Thomas Mooney, Liaison 

Jessica Gonzalez, Support Staff 

 

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

 

 

REGULAR ITEMS

 

1.

DISCUSS SAFETY CONCERNS RELATED TO UTILITY WORK PERFORMED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

March 19, 2025-C4 D

 

 

 

 

2.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

December 11, 2024 - C4 L

 

 

3.

DISCUSS STATUS OF OCEAN DRIVE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AND LUMMUS PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

February 3, 2025-C4 U

 

 

 

 

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.

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

 

 

 

 

6.

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

 

 

7.

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

 

 

 

 

8.

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

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024-C4 AN

 

 

 

 

9.

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

 

 

 

 

10.

DISCUSS AMENDING SECTION 2.1.1.1 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, WHICH REQUIRES THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN APPLICANTS AND THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE LAND USE BOARDS, TO (1) EXPAND APPLICABILITY TO ALSO INCLUDE PRIVATE APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION, AND (2) REQUIRE, AT A MINIMUM, THE DISCLOSURE OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF ANY SUCH SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 26, 2025-C4 N

 

 

 

 

11.

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: North Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 26, 2025-C4 O and May 15, 2024-C4 AJ

 

 

 

 

12.

REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR ZONING INCENTIVES TO BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO FILING A COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING RESOLVING ALL OPEN CODE VIOLATIONS, PAYING ALL OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, OR OTHER BILLS TO THE CITY, AND PROHIBITING HABITUAL OFFENDERS WITH A PATTERN OF CODE VIOLATIONS DURING THE PRECEDING FEW YEARS FROM APPLYING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 Y

 

 

 

 

13.

DISCUSS UPDATES TO THE RESILIENCY CODE 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 S

 

 

 

 

14.

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

 

 

15.

DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION REGULATING TEMPORARY AND/OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 W

 

 

 

 

16.

DISCUSS POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RS) DISTRICTS, TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE CHARACTER OF THE CITY’S SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 AA

 

 

 

 

17.

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION, PARKING, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (CPTMP) REQUIREMENT IN CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE SUSPENSION OF A BUILDING PERMIT OR ISSUANCE OF A STOP WORK ORDER; AND DISCUSS PROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS BY THE POLICE, CODE COMPLIANCE, AND PARKING DEPARTMENTS WITH REGARD TO PARKING OR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 26, 2025-C4 J

 

 

 

 

18.

DISCUSS THE NORTH BEACH WATER QUALITY AND PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT 

Applicable Area: North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

February 3, 2025-C4 R

 

 

 

 

19.

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY CODE 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: Middle Beach

Planning

Mayor Steven Meiner

May 15, 2024-C4 AS

 

 

20.

DISCUSS HOLDING COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITHIN CITY LIMITS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING THEIR DRIVERS ABOUT THE PROHIBITION OF BLOCKING/DOUBLE PARKING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 AB

 

 

 

 

21.

DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO (2) STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THAT EXCEED 60 FEET IN LENGTH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 3, 2025-C4 AC

 

 

 

 

22.

CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE RESCHEDULING OF LAND USE BOARD MEETINGS IN THE EVENT THAT A MEETING IS CANCELED DUE TO A LACK QUORUM; AND DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BOARD MEMBER ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner David Suarez

February 3, 2025-C4 AW

 

 

 

 

23.

DISCUSS RECLAIMING THE CITY'S VISION FOR THE EASTERN GATEWAY OF LINCOLN ROAD (100, 200, 300 BLOCKS). 

Applicable Area: South Beach

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

May 21, 2024-R9 AE

 

 

 

 

FUTURE ITEMS

 

24.

DISCUSS UNIFORM OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF BEACHFRONT CONCESSIONS AND CHAIR USAGE.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

April 23, 2025-C4 C

 

 

 

25.

CONSIDER REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF BICYCLE RIDE-SHARE STATIONS AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CURRENTLY PROPOSED AND FUTURE INCENTIVES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

April 23, 2025-C4 D

 

 

 

26.

DISCUSS LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND SAFETY CONCERNS AT THE GREEN SPACE LOCATED ON SUNSET ISLANDS 1 AND 2.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

April 23, 2025-C4 E

 

 

27.

DISCUSS ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY GATES AT REBECCA TOWERS, A SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY IN MIAMI BEACH.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

April 23, 2025-C4 F

 

 

 

28.

DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CITYWIDE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DELIVERIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

April 23, 2025-C4 G

 

 

 

29.

REVIEW CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY WALLS AND FENCES IN SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICTS, INCLUDING HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITH NO SIDEWALK OR SWALE, AND DISCUSS POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

April 23, 2025-C4 H

 

 

 

30.

DISCUSS POSSIBLE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Capital Improvement Projects

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

March 19, 2025-C4 C

 

 

 

31.

DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS (DUAL REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

March 19, 2025-C4 E

 

 

 

32.

DISCUSS EXISTING CITY PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF RETAIL STOREFRONTS, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE CITY’S PRIMARY RETAIL BUSINESS CORRIDORS, AND CONSIDER NEW PROGRAMS OR AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING GUIDELINES TO STRENGTHEN DESIGN STANDARDS, ENSURE CLEANLINESS, PROMOTE UNIFORMITY AND COHESIVENESS, AND ENHANCE CURB APPEAL. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Mayor Steven Meiner

March 19, 2025-C4 U

 

 

 

33.

DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SIDEWALK MATERIAL/COLOR POLICY, INCLUDING THE REVIEW OF DESIGN OPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES FOR MIAMI BEACH RED SIDEWALKS. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 26, 2025-C4 L and November 20, 2024-C4 T

 

 

 

34.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A MIAMI BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN UNDERUTILIZED OR VACANT STOREFRONT IN A CITY OWNED BUILDING, IN ORDER TO COMPLEMENT THE CITY’S ROBUST CULTURAL OFFERINGS WITH A NEW INSTITUTION FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF MIAMI BEACH (DUAL REFERRAL TO FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE).  

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 26, 2025-C4 AH

 

 

 

35.

DISCUSS A COMPREHENSIVE BRANDING CAMPAIGN FOR THE ART DECO HISTORIC DISTRICT OF SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Marketing and Communications

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 V

 

 

 

36.

CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO DISINCENTIVIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BUILT ON ELEVATED BERMS, INCLUDING REQUIRING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW FOR ALL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

February 3, 2025-C4 AD

 

 

 

37.

DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING THE FLYOVER BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY TO FIFTH STREET IN SOUTH BEACH. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

February 3, 2025-C4 AE

 

 

 

38.

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

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

December 11, 2024-C4 E

 

 

 

39.

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

December 11, 2024-C4 K

 

 

 

40.

DISCUSS THE USE OF RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED FOR THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL BEING EARMARKED 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

 

 

 

41.

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

Public Works

City Attorney

October 30, 2024-C4 B

 

 

 

42.

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

 

 

 

43.

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

 

 

 

44.

CONSIDER 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

 

 

 

45.

DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez

September 11, 2024-C4 M

 

 

 

46.

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

 

 

 

47.

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

 

 

 

48.

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). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024-C4 X

 

 

 

49.

DISCUSS DEDICATED BUS LANES ON WASHINGTON AVENUE. 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

June 26, 2024-C4 W

 

 

 

50.

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

 

 

 

51.

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

 

 

 

52.

BARCLAY PROPOSAL – LDR AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (DUAL REFERRAL TO FERC AND PLANNING BOARD). 

Applicable Area: Citywide

Planning

April 3, 2024-C2 C

 

 

 

53.

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