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Date: 03/17/2022 Requesting Department: Department of
Planning
Commission Meeting Date: 09/13/2022 Sponsored By: Christine King
Type: Ordinance District Impacted: District 5
Subject: Amend Code - Chapter 2 -
Wynwood Design Review Committee
Purpose of Item:
To seek City Commission approval of proposed amendments to the membership
requirements and role of the Wynwood Design Review Committee (WDRC or
Committee).
Background of Item:
Chapter 2 of the City Code sets out the qualifications and terms of office of WDRC
members. It further states the Committee's powers, function and duties and references
Design Review Criteria that may be adopted from time to time. The proposed
amendments, if approved, would update the membership qualifications, clarify the role
of the Committee, and introduce Design Review Criteria.
This is a companion item to City Commission Legislation File ID 11616 which proposes
amendments to the City Zoning Code (Miami 21) as it pertains to developments within
the Wynwood Neighborhood Registration District (NRD-1).
Budget Impact Analysis
Item has NO budget impact
Total Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Reviewed By
City Commission
Nicole Ewan
Meeting
Completed
04/28/2022 9:00 AM
Department of Planning
Lakisha Hull AICP LEED AP BD+C
Department Head
Review Completed
06/14/2022 12:12 PM
Office of Management and Budget
Fred Pericles
Budget Analyst Review
Completed
06/14/2022 11:23 PM
Office of Management and Budget
Marie Gouin
Budget Review
Completed
06/15/2022 8:20 PM
City Manager's Office
Nzeribe Ihekwaba
Deputy City Manager Review
Completed
06/16/2022 9:26 AM
Legislative Division
Valentin J Alvarez
Legislative Division Review
Completed
06/21/2022 9:01 AM
City Manager's Office
Arthur Noriega V
City Manager Review
Completed
06/21/2022 5:49 PM
Office of the City Attorney
Domini J. Gibbs
ACA Review
Completed
06/28/2022 11:46 AM
Office of the City Attorney
Victoria Mendez
Approved Form and Correctness
Completed
06/29/2022 10:21 AM
City Commission
Nicole Ewan
Meeting
Completed
07/14/2022 9:00 AM
City Commission
Nicole Ewan
Meeting
Completed
07/19/2022 9:00 AM
City Commission
Nicole Ewan
Meetina
Completed
09/08/2022 9:00 AM
City of Miami
File ID: 11695 (Revision:)
Printed On: 9/29/2022
City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 09/13/2022 9:00 AM
Office of the Mayor Mayor's Office Signed by the Mayor Completed 09/23/2022 1:54 PM
Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed 09/23/2022 2:11 PM
Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Rendered Completed 09/23/2022 2:11 PM
City of Miami File ID: 11695 (Revision:) Printed On: 912912022
City of Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Legislation Miami, FL 33133
Ordinance www.miamigov.com
Enactment Number:14089
File Number: 11695 Final Action Date: 9/13/2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 21/SECTION 2-1328.1 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS/WYNWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT/WYNWOOD DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE" TO AMEND THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE FOR
MEMBERS OF THE WYNWOOD DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
("WDRC") AND TO AMEND THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES
OF THE WDRC; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2/Article XI of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended
("City Code") establishes the rules and regulations for the boards and committees of the City of
Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, Division 21 of Article XI in Chapter 2 of the City Code establishes the
Wynwood Business Improvement District Board ("BID Board"), which was created to improve
and strengthen the area known as the Wynwood Arts District, later referred to as the Wynwood
Business Improvement District ("BID"); and
WHEREAS, in 2015 a standing committee of the BID established the Wynwood Design
Review Committee ("WDRC'), to make recommendations regarding whether the design of
developments and/or improvements to properties within the boundaries of the Wynwood
Neighborhood Revitalization District ("Wynwood NRD-1") are compatible with the cultural and
architectural character of the BID and guidelines that may be adopted from time to time; and
WHEREAS, updating the WDRC membership requirements are appropriate for the
purpose of identifying committee members that meet the necessary qualifications and
backgrounds in the future; and
WHEREAS, limiting the number of consecutive terms a WDRC member may hold will
ensure membership turnover and help facilitate fresh viewpoints; and
WHEREAS, clarification of the role of the WDRC and inclusion of certain design criteria
in its stated review purview will help assure that development is compatible with the cultural and
architectural character of the Wynwood Arts District; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed these amendments and finds that they
will improve the ability of the WDRC to serve its purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this section.
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Section 2. Chapter 2/Article XI of the City Code is amended in the following particulars:I
"CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE XI. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
DIVISION 21. WYNWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
Sec. 2-1328.1. Wynwood Design Review Committee.
(a) Establishment. There is hereby established a standing committee of the BID, to be known
as the Wynwood Design Review Committee ("WDRC"), for the purpose of recommending to
the dDirector of p lanning, the a4—zZoning Administrator, and the Urban Development
Review Board ("UDRB"), pursuant to the Wynwood NRD-1 and Miami 21, the zoning
ordinance of the city, as amended or superseded. whether the design of developments
and/or improvements to properties within the boundaries of the Wynwood NRD-1 are
compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the Wynwood Arts District and
guidelines that may be adopted from time to time.
(b) Membership.
(1) Composition; appointment. The WDRC shall consist of seven members and one
alternate, to be appointed by the BID board, or any successor body designated by the
city commission.
(2) Qualifications. It is intended that members of the WDRC shall be persons of experience,
mature judgment and background; having knowledge of the Wynwood Arts District; and
having the ability, special professional training and interest to act in the public interest in
order to make informed and equitable decisions concerning art, architecture, urban,
physical and site design for developments within the Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries. To
that end, qualifiGatien members shall be as fellows -meet at least one (1) of the
following qualifications and each of the following qualifications shall be represented on
the committee by at least one (1) member:
a. BID members. At least thFee one 1 members shall be an individuals who is aaFe
members of the BID. Each member shall have been living or working within the
Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries for at least two (2) years.
b. Professional members. At least Ttwo (2) members shall be professionals, licensed
by the State of Florida (or professional equivalent) as an architect, landscape
architect, urban designer, planner, engineer, general contractor or attorney. Each
member shall have been living or working in the city for at least two (2) years.
c. Tenant/cultural member. At least one (1) Twe members shall be a tenant with an
active lease within the Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries, artist, or cultural institution
representative.
d. Alternate. The alternate member shall satisfy the qualifications set forth either in
subsection (2) a. or b. above.
Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanaed material.
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e. During the qualification process, members of the BID shall be encouraged to submit
names of persons and their qualifications to the BID board through the BID's
executive director.
(3) Terms of office. Members of the WDRC shall be appointed to t#t., f^II^,^,inn terms Tpof
Oho R.1D memherc nne of the PrnfeSsinnal momhorc end nno of the U-9papUr-, 1It' 1rrol
WIC -thereafter sh;411 or a term of one (1) year. Notwithstanding the above,
individual WDRC members may serve until his/her successor is appointed. No member
shall serve for more than four (4) consecutive one (1) year terms.
(c) Functions, powers and duties generally. In addition to such other powers, duties and
authority as may be set forth elsewhere in this City Code and in the zoning ordinance, the
WDRC is hereby authorized to:
(1) Review and recommend to the Ddirector of P-planning and the Zzoning Administrator for
approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval of all applications within the Wynwood
NRD-1 boundaries for which the WDRC is specifically designated for such role. Said
review shall he p irs iaRt to pity g iidelinec and ctaAd—Arne nr ci,Gh design g, 'ides
aR d an., deSigR g iides adopted by the RID from time to time consider whether the
design of developments and improvements to properties within the boundaries of the
Wynwood NRD-1 are compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the
Wynwood neighborhood and guidelines that may be adopted from time to time. In
addition to Article 4; Table 12 "Design Review Criteria" of Ordinance No. 13114, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"), the WDRC shall
emahasize the followina desian elements in their review Durview:
a. Architectural styles and details including materials, colors and art that is reflective of
the culture and character of the Wynwood neighborhood;
b. Articulated Building Facades including a pattern of doors, windows, architectural
design treatments, and art that activates the street level, recognizes pedestrian
continuity, and, at the upper levels, acknowledges long views of Buildings;
c. Open Space and Cross -Block Connectivity that is usable, inviting, safe, and has
convenient pedestrian access from the public realm;
d. Landscaping and hardscape that is in accordance with the Wynwood Streetscape
Master Plan and enhances the Building design, creates inviting Open Spaces, and
contributes to a high -quality, pedestrian -friendly Streetscape;
e. Signage design that integrates with and complements the Building architecture and
Wvnwood neighborhood character.
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final reading and
adoption thereof.2
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
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