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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnalysis and MapsV 1 City of Miami i1 II Ildl 11� .- Planning Department AAIAI VCIC CnD 1-UNINU A I LA5 AlVlt--NUIVILN 1 71 Staff Analysis Report No. PZ-20-8889 Location 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway (the "Property") Miami 21 Transect Undesignated MCNP Designation Undesignated, Public Parks and Recreation proposed Commission District 2- Ken Russell Planner Jeremy Calleros Gauger, Interim Director Property Owner Miami -Dade County Project Representative City Manager Art Noriega on behalf of the City of Miami NOTICE Thlc aubmRtal n.-b be acb—.1 fora pa-I—Itl g cord— with tlmelln, set— In the city M Miami Cotle. The appli— dsision-malring bWy will Mewtlre information at the p.hk hearing to rentier a aal pn or a Wool be�iA on. PZ-20-8889 11/26/20 /I4 A. REQUES i Pursuant to Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8 of Ordinance 13114 ("Miami 21"), as amended, the "Applicant" requests an amendment to the Miami 21 Code Zoning Atlas changing undesignated land to "CS" Civic Space for a property located at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida. Grs.n rF_ R)DRE751 + a al$ $V l ia. n L15 1,Rm c«i B. RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to Miami 21 Code, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8 of Ordinance 13114 ("Miami 21"), as amended, the Department of Planning recommends Approval of the Miami 21 Code Zoning Atlas amendment (rezone) based upon the facts and findings in this staff report. C. PROJECT DATA SURROUNDING USES Miami 21 MCNP / Density Existing Use North CS Recreation / 0 Beaches South Open water N/A N/A East CS Recreation / 0 Marina complexes Page 1 of 5 Awl West T1 Conservation Municip ; NOTICE il9c submRtal neeesb De ecneeulea for a pe-I—Il g aoraanu wim nmeunes cep— in me city m Mviamwith,0 meapopnll a th edpe.hkhn-emaitginlgo.­de, . tELATED APPROVALS l �omme�dae on or a Wool deciA on. PZ-20-8889 Date Action 11 /26/20 Pending MCNP amendment designating the Property as "Recreation" _ D. BACKGROUND Proposal The request would amend the Zoning Atlas to designate the Property as "CS" Civic Space. Civic Space (CS): A zone with mainly outdoor area dedicated for functioning for community purposes. With the specific use: Recreational Facility: A non-commercial facility, primarily an open space, serving the recreation needs of the general public. This may include but is not limited to golf courses, parks, camping facilities, playfields and playgrounds. This Proposal is a change in designation, but not in functional use of the site. The site is owned by Miami Dade county and managed by Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation. Site Location & Surrounding Uses Figure: Aerial of subject site Page 2 of 5 NOTICE lnicaunminameeeam ne scnetluiee fora pueuc neannq aoraance. wim nmeiines set loan in Ine cry rn Miami Cotle. The appliratle decision -mating b f ll rewewtl�e information aline pu dGc bearing­de, a rsommentlaE on or a final tlecis on.,. PZ-20-8889 Jam\ 11/26/20 AIDURE53E5: W RIiKE :KER CShh'Y 11NTY ADDRESS) IT ',A Feel The Property is approximately 11.8 acres on the south side of a man-made island created to support the Rickenbacker Causeway in Biscayne Bay which opened in 1947. The Property is geographically isolated approximately 535 feet from the mainland and 4,000 feet from Virginia Key. The Property is limited to the uplands on the south side of the Rickenbacker Causeway but connect under the bridge abutments to additional recreational space on the north side of the causeway. The island is low-lying, long, and narrow with narrow beaches on the north and south. Hurricane Irma eroded beaches in 2017 which have been restored and remain popular. Shallow water and grass flats surround the island which limits boat traffic from coming close to shore. The water around the island is protected by Virginia and Key Biscayne which creates consistently calm conditions particularly well -suited for recreational water activities. The Property is known as "Hobie Beach Park North" in the Miami -Dade County Parks and Recreation (MDCPR) inventory. The entire island is commonly known as the "Dog Beach" or "Hobie Beach" informally since both names describe common uses of the beaches. Consistent wind and calm water attract kite -boarders and windsurfers. The parking lot is also commonly used by cyclists using the Rickenbacker causeway and particularly the tall bridge between the island and Virginia Key to the east. The intracoastal waterway passes under the bridge between The Property and Virginia Key and has a very high volume of boat traffic and is popular fishing location. The Property is easily accessible by car via the Rickenbacker Causeway and serves as a regional attraction managed and maintained by MDCPR. The beach area is one of the few located within City of Miami limits and has parking, restroom facilities, recreational watercraft available for rent. The nearest mainland properties are Alice Wainwright Park and waterfront condominium towers along SE 25 Road near south Brickell Avenue. Marinas and restaurant uses on Virginia Key are the closest uses on Virginia Key, but are considerably more distant. Demographics Page 3 of 5 The subject properties and immediately adjacent areas do not have permanent residen census tract 67.06 which includes portions of the nearby South Brickell Neighborhood. Th NOTICE estimated 8,802 residents with a median income of $82,992 per the 2018 American Com 11.,�bm�.[ d,.. ­e .. rap.­1eag In a¢ortl —lime I— 5, forth In the C11y of M,a Co T , PP I,, tlecis , making hotly will Additional tracts 67.05, 67.02, and 68.02 are within a'/2 mile 10 minute) walk. All areas a ne� a �Pa11n=PPbkhu,,,gloretle.a AMI well above either the Cityor Count y reafi8Eecl9Pn PZ-20-8PZ-20889 While neighborhood residents should be considered, it is more appropriate to consider the 11/26/20 recreational space. Due to the ease of vehicular access, broad range of active uses, and allowe ' rarely permitted at other beaches, (particularly canine beach access) this island appeals to a broad 'r users who may travel great distances. While the Rickenbacker Causeway requires a fee for vehicle access, (currently $2.25) there is no fee for parking or for access to the beach and recreational area. In contrast to the Property, nearby beach locations require significantly higher access fees. Bill Baggs State Park, and Miami -Dade County Crandon Park charge entry fees while freely accessible beaches on barrier islands like Miami Beach have much higher parking fees. The Planning Department believes that designating the site as a Civic Space Zone will preserve access and is in the best interest of the City of Miami. E. ANALYSIS Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP) Existing land uses within'/ mile include six Multi -Family High Density properties, a single Municipal Operated Parks, and Beaches. All existing land uses are aligned with Future Land Uses as illustrated in the Future Land Use map of the MCNP. The map below illustrates Existing Land Uses with the Multi -Family High Density Properties on the mainland north of the Rickenbacker Causeway. Figure: Future Land Use Map Per PZ-20-8886 analysis and data, the Planning Department finds the re -designation of the site as "Public Parks and Recreation". Miami 21 Cod(,, - The property currently lacks a zoning designation. Civic Space designation will: Require development to face the thoroughfare Limit building floor area to a maximum of 25% of the lot area and require any development to support the principal use of the Civic Space Ensure that facilities remain government owned or operated. The rezoning application is consistent with the Rezoning criteria within Miami 21, Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f : Criteria la "The relationship of the proposed amendment to the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, with appropriate consideration as to whether the proposed change will further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; the Miami 21 Code; and other city regulations." The effect of designating an existing park will ensure that future development is limited, (without an additional change in entitlements) and that the Property continues to function as a park improving access to %OaTt6�,5 M4$ preserving coastal areas, and improving the recreational and non -motorized transportation .`."' consistent with goals, policies, and objectives of the MCNP. NOTICE i19c au bmRtal name b De scn—.1 bra p.-I—,n g a11d— IM nmeiines ses Conn in cne cryW Criteria 1b: "The need and justification for the proposed change, including changed o r"� C � — ppLa,me,�e��„ a�k,,gb that make the passage of the proposed change necessa oPZ-2onora�ne�'e`��on. p g p p g rY-" Pz-2o-sass 11 /26/20 The designation of the Property as Civic Space recognizes that the space has function facility since construction in 1947 and that the site has transitioned from an informal to formal facility ' such as paving, parking, and restroom facilities. Criteria 2: For rezonings: A change may be made only to the next intensity Transect Zone or by a Special Area Plan, and in a manner which maintains the goals of this Miami 21 Code to preserve Neighborhoods and to provide transitions in intensity and Building Height. Currently, the Property does not have a Transect Zone designation on the Miami 21 Zoning Atlas. As such there is no standard application of the requirement for the rezoning to be limited to the next intensity Transect Zone. Instead, the Property already functions as a municipally -owned public park and its designation as Civic Space on the Miami 21 Zoning Atlas will allow for standards that are consistent with the exiting use and that provide for predictable enforcement. F. CONCLUSION Based on Planning staff's analysis of the surrounding context, the analysis provided in supporting documents of application PZ-20-8886 supporting the Future Land Use Map amendment, and the application's consistency with intent of Miami 21, and the application's alignment with goals, policies, and objectives in the MCNP, the Planning Department recommends approval of the Miami 21 Atlas amendment to designate the Property as Civic Space. Jacqueline Ellis Chief of Land Development NOTICE The final decision may be appealed by any aggrieved party, within fifteen (15) days of the date of issuance by filing a written appeal and appropriate fee with the Office of Hearing Boards, located at 444 SW 2nd Ave., 31 Floor, Miami, FL 33130 Telephone number (305) 416-2030. Jacqueline Ellis Chief of Land Development Staff Analysis ePaan Report No. PZ-20_8889 (3301 Rickenbacker Causeway) — Page 1 Page 5 of 5 AERIAL EPLAN ID: PZ-20-8889 REZONE N 0 375 750 1,500 Feet 1�J L11Y'f]F� NOTICE rni.need. m—lhedwed m, a pabk heeling m .�o�aan� wlm iimehn1ld fMh m the Citym Mlaml C We. The apphw le decision-mahing bwy will rewewthe lnbrmation at the public hearing t. render e recommendation or a final decmon. PZ-20-8889 11/30/20 ADDRESSES: 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY (COUNTY ADDRESS) MIAMI 21 (EXISTING) EPLAN ID: PZ-20-8889 REZONE 4WT6T24Aw-R N 0 415 830 1,660 Feet 1�J L11Y'f]F� NOTICE rn1.­e. m—lheae�e m,. pabk h.,, ,g m .�o�aa�� wlm umeh11ld fl& m the Citym Mlaml C We. The apphw le decision-mahing bwy will rewewthe lnbrmation at the public hearing t. —da , recommends ., or z final eecmen. PZ-20-8889 / 11/30/20 Jf cswY ADDRESS: 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY (COUNTY ADDRESS) 5=R M IAM 121 (PROPOSED) EPLAN ID: PZ-20-8889 REZONE CS N 7- 0 415 830 1,660 Feet CSWY NOTICE Thissabminat—d m ba s�haaa�e m, a p0- haa,e,g �olean�wkt t—Ill setfont h, tta citym Mlami m,. The appliud, dsl-, making bWy will "'m the infortnaAon at the pabec hearing to —dtl , a recommendation or a final d-111. PZ-20-8889 11 /26/20 1 ADDRESS: 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY (COUNTY ADDRESS) ,�vY OF Gfir, * INCRRP GRATER 7f 1G 9fi � L 0 R PLANNING DEPARTMENT cn-N TaF P roj ect Fa ct S eetNOTICE t i. sebminai neeas m re s�neaeve m� a p�bg� neahng in a�o�tl .n wim umennes se<mnh mma ciri m MiamiCWe. Theapplicade tlecbk making —db ,. at the pubic hearing to rentler emmenaaeen o�annai ee�.isenThis document is used to provide a summary for Planning Department related proPZ-20-8889 Company Name: City of Miami Primary Contact: Ryan Shedd Email: rshedd@miamigov.com Secondary Contact: Email: This application, and its companion, will ensure the City is in compliance with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan's No -Net -Loss requirement for the conversation of park space within the City. 7FF JW \ 11/26/20 Lead Staff: Ryan Shedd Principal Division: Planning Email: rshedd@miamigov.com PZ-20-8889: In conjunction with the Jungle Island Special Area Plan, the City is requesting the Hobie Beach Island Park be designated Civic Space on the Miami 21 Atlas. It currently does not have a Zoning designation. This Rezone has a companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PZ-20-8886. That application seeks to designate the land Public Parks and Recreation on the Future Land Use Map. Webs Link(s): GRAPHIC(S) 0 HEPB 0 WDRC 0 PZAB ® City Commission 0 UDRB 0 AIPP Transect Zone(s): CS Commissioner District(s): 2 NET Office(s): Downtown/Brickell Department Director: Francisco Garcia Revision Date: 1/15/2020