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WCEA
Wynwood Community Enhancement
Association, Inc. (Wynwood CEA)
561 NW 32 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Executive Board of Directors
Toni Bornstein, President
Robin M. Vasquez, Vice President
Cathy Leff, Vice President
Asi Cymbal, Secretary
Arnold Melgor
Wilfredo Vasquez
Julie Williamson
A Resolution of the Executive Board of Directors of the Wynwood Community
Enhancement Association, Inc. Recommending Approval with Conditions of
Amendments to the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District, T4
Transect Zone Standards, Section 5.1, Appendix P of Miami 21 Code
WHEREAS, the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association ("Wynwood CEA") is a not
for profit corporation registered in the State of Florida and active since 2018; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Wynwood CEA is to provide a unified voice for neighborhood
improvements and enhancing the quality of life of current and future residents; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, Wynwood CEA spearheaded a community -led, 9-month inclusive
participatory process resulting in the Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan ("Vision Plan"), which
includes goals, objectives, and policy recommendations for the future vitality of the neighborhood
oriented around 4 principles of: Coming Home, Building Home, Going Green, and Getting Around; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2019, the City of Miami ("City") Commission adopted Resolution
R-19-0472, recognizing the Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan and directing the City
administration to explore tools and policies for implementation of the Vision Plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 1387,
establishing the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District, incorporated as Appendix P to
the Miami 21 Code ("NRD-2"), a zoning overlay district that introduces new standards to better suit
the specific needs of the neighborhood located generally between North Miami Avenue and NW 6th
Avenue/1-95, and from NW 291h Street to NW 37th Street and/or 1-195; and
WHEREAS, the City has introduced text amendments to Section 5 of Appendix P (File Id
12512), sponsored by the District 5 Commissioner, to modify residential density calculation
requirements for T4 transect zones, removing lot size caps and calculate density at 150 du/acre equally
across small lots and medium lots, consistent with maximum density permitted through the City's
Future Land Use Map ("NRD-2 Text Amendment"); and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2022, the Wynwood CEA held a public meeting at Roberto Clemente
Park open to all residents, businesses, property owners and interested stakeholders at which the NRD-
2 Text Amendment was presented for discussion and community input; and
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Wynwood Community Enhancement
Association, Inc. (Wynwood CEA)
56 1 NW 32 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Executive Board of Directors
Yoni Bornstein, President
Robin M. Vasquez, Vice President
Cathy Leff, Vice President
Asi Cymbal, Secretary
Arnold Melgar
Wilfredo Vasquez
Julie Williamson
WHEREAS, since the 1980s, Wynwood Norte has experienced a decrease of approximately
50% in population, and a lack of quality housing accessible and affordable to existing residents and
families;
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.2, Appendix P of Miami 21 Code, the intent of the NRD-2,
is to "establish a protective series of land development regulations to restore, enhance, and grow the
existing diverse, and mixed -use Wynwood Norte neighborhood, guided by the Wynwood Norte
Community Vision Plan", and to promote standards "uniquely tailored to facilitating context -sensitive
infill development, supporting a mix of quality housing, enhancing community resiliency, and creating
an infrastructure to support local businesses, economic opportunities, reinvestment in public open
space, and access to neighborhood -oriented services for current and future residents."
WHEREAS, the NRD-2 Text Amendment may encourage additional participation in the
Wynwood Norte Public Benefits Program, which authorizes an additional fourth (41h) story in the T4
transect zone for new development incorporating at least 10% of dwelling units as 2-bedroom units
priced at or below 80% AMI, and 10% of dwelling units as 2-bedroom units priced at or below 100%
AM]; and
WHEREAS, the Wynwood CEA wishes to ensure that the NRD-2 development standards
maintain a balance between intentional growth through construction of new residential buildings and
preserving the neighborhood's scale and unique character; and
WHEREAS, the Wynwood CEA has considered the NRD-2 Text Amendment and recommends
approval of the NRD-2 Text Amendment, subject to certain modifications and conditions to ensure
consistency with the Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan and the evolving needs of the
neighborhood.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Board of Directors of the Wynwood
Community Enhancement Association, Inc. by a vote of 6-0, hereby adopts this Resolution as follows:
The Wynwood CEA recommends APPROVAL with conditions, as follows:
1. Incorporate substitutions/minor modifications to the NRD-2 Text Amendment, within Section
5.1 of Appendix P, attached as Exhibit A, inclusive of:
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WCEA
Wynwood Community Enhancement
Association, Inc. (Wynwood CEA)
56 1 NW 32 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Executive Board of Directors
Yoni Bornstein, President
Robin M. Vasquez, Vice President
Cathy Leff, Vice President
Asi Cymbal, Secretary
Arnold Melgor
Wilfredo Vasquez
Julie Williamson
• Section 5.1.5Architectural Standards. Section 5.1.5.b, Appendix P to be revised to require all
newly constructed buildingswithin NRD-2 boundaries provide distinct facade and rooftreatments
exhibiting compatibility with the neighborhood's existing residential character.
• Section 5.1, Illustration 5.1. Corrections to Section 5.1, Illustration 5.1, Appendix P to address
scrivener's errors and clarify applicable standards for T4 lots.
o Clarification to maximum lot coverage standard for Small Lots (up to 7500 Sq Ft = 70%) and
Medium Lots (>7500 Sq Ft = 60%) to provide for development envelope consistent with
Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan and NRD-2 intent.
o Modification to density standard for consistency with amendment to Section 5.1.3.
o Delete reference to additional setback requirement above 31, story
o Correction to permitted frontage types to reference " T4-L", where T5-1- is currently identified.
2. Recommendation for City to engage a consultant to develop design standards and/or pattern
book, with community input, to guide architects on distinct facade and roof types consistent
with residential character of the neighborhood.
3. Recommendation for City to explore additional tools and financial resources to support
creation of new affordabletworkforce housing and incentivize developers to participate in the
Wynwood Norte Public Benefits Program, including criteria to ensure opportunities for existing
residents to participate and benefit from new housing in the neighborhood.
Wynwood CEA hereby authorizes transmittal of a copy of this Resolution to the Offices of Mayor Francis
Suarez, District 5 Commissioner Christine King, the City Clerk, City Manager, and Planning Director.
Approved this 10th day of October 2022
Yo i Bornstein, President
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File ID 12052 - Substitution to NRD-2 Text Amendments EXHIBIT A
Text identified in yellow reflects substitutions/cleanup amendments to Section 5.1 & Illustration 5.1 of
Appendix P, Miami 21 Code
"MIAMI21 CODE
APPENDIX P — Wynwood Norte NRD-2
SECTION 5 — SPECIFIC TO ZONES
5.1 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE (T4)
5.1.3 Building Function & Density
in T4, residential density 46 GaIGUlated on a peF Lot basis. Small Lets, with a Let AFea greateF
than 5000 square feet eF equal te oF less than 7500 squaFe feet aFe peFmitted up to 16 Dwelling
1-1.n.ittss. Medium Lots, I.A.4th At 4 rea greater than 7500 square feet aFe permi#ed up to 2-4
Dyyellina URits Lots in T4 Transect Zones shall be Dermitted the maximum Densitv of 150
Dwelling Units per acre
5.1.5 Architectural Standards
b. For DevelepR4ent inGlUdiRg fnultiple buildiRgs, the massiRg and faGades e the Newly
constructed buildings shall incorporate distinct tagade treatments and roof types
compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.
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File ID 12052 - Substitution to NRD-2 Text Amendments
EXHIBIT A
Text identified in yellow reflects substitutions/cleanup amendments to Section 5.1 & Illustration 5.1 of
Appendix P, Miami 21 Code
Illustration 5.1
BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCUPATION
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f. min.; 20,000 s.f. max.
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
c. Lot Coverage
a. 70% max*
b. 60% max*
d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at front Setback
70% min.
a, 10% Lot Area min.
f. Open Space
b. 15% Lot Area min.
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Dwelling Unit
Maxwfflaffi 150 du/acre max.
BUILDING SETBACK
5 ft. min.*** Above 3Fd -- -
a. Principal Front
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b. Secondary Front
5 ft. min.***
c. Side
5 ft. min.
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch & Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or L.C.
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted only in T35-C'T4-L
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height 2 Stories ****
b. Max. Height 3 Stories (not to exceed max 40 ft)
1 Story, Abutting all Transect Zones
c. Max. Benefit Height except T3
* Or as modified through Flexible Lot Coverage Program a. Small Lots = Lot Area up to 7,500
** as specified in Section 5.1.c. and subject to Maximum sq.-ft
Density as established in the MCNP. b. Medium Lots = Lot Area >7,500
*** Or as modified within NRD-2 Street Master Plan sq. ft.
**** Or as modified within Section 5.1 (b)(2)
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