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Home My WebLink AboutM-88-10810 it J-88-750 8/4,/88 ORDTNANCF NO, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATI.,AS OF ORDINANCE NO, 9500, THE ZONING ORDINANC OF PHE CITY OF MIAMT , F1,0PIDA, AS AMFNDF�-T BY APPLYING THE HC-I- GENFRA1, IISF HEAGS CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO TkINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AT APPROXIMATELR 464 NORTHEAST 16TH S'PREFT, MI4MI, FLORID (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HFRFIN); I MAKING FINDINGS; AND MAKING ALA, NECE6SARY C}ANGES ON PAGE NUMBER 23 OF SAID ZONING ATLAS WHEREAS, the Miami Plannino Adviso/,i Board, at its meeting of June 1, 1988, Item No. 1, folloWi an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 1-88, by a 5 to 3 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the request o amend the Z.oninq Atlas as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the Miami Her.itaae Conservation Board, at its meeting of April 25, 1988, f llowing an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No HC 18-88, by a 6 to 0 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the h rein historical designation; and WHEREAS, the City Commission, after consideration of this matter deems it advisable a in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to amend the Zoning Atlas as hereinaf r set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. e Zoning Atlas of Ordinance No. 9500, the Zoning Ordinance the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, is hereby amended applying the HC-1: General Use Heritage Conservation Ove lav District to Trinity Episcopal Church, which is located at approximately 464 Northeast 16th Street, Miami, Florida, and more particularly described as Lots 33 and 34 BISCAYNE PA ADDITION, accordinq to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat B. ok 4 at Page 22; and Lots 23 and 24, NELSON VILLA according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4 at Paqe �ENIG�$ gy H 0i10N H8-10H1 81; and that unrlaated tract east of thf- afnrementinned parcels measuring 61.33+/- feet by 187.84+/- feet and bounded by PLAZA VENETIA PHASE I, recorded in Plat Rnok 107 at Page 91 on the east, Lots 10 and 11 of Rlock 1 of the AMENDED PLAT OF NELSON -VILLA AND GARDEN OF EDEN, recorded in Plat Rnok 30 at Page 20 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, on the south, and N.E. 16th Street on the north. Section 2. It is hereby found that this zoning classification change: (a) Is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan; (b) Is not contrary to the established land use pattern; (c) Will not create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby districts; (d) Is not out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the City; (e) Will not materially alter the population density pattern or increase or overtax the load on public facilities such as schools, utilities, streets, etc.: (f) Will not adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood; (g) Will not create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety; (h) Will not create a drainage problem; (i) Will not seriously reduce light and air to adjacent area; (j) Will not adversely affect property values in the adjacent area; (k) Will not be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations; and (1) Will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with protection of the public welfare. HH-10 H1 - 2- ; • Section 3. Tt is hprehv found that the SuhjAct DroDprty is eligible for this historic designation under criteria 3, 51 Al and 7, as set forth in Section 1604..1 of Articlp 16 of Ordinance No. 9500, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 4. Page No. 23 of the Zoninq Atlas, incorporated in said ordinance by reterence and description in Article 3, Section 300 thereof, is hereby amended to reflect the herein zoning changes. Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances insofar_ as they are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 6. If any section, Dart of section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall not be affected. PASSED ON FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY this 27th day of October 1 1988. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING BY TITLE ONLY this day of ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: JOtL E . MAX Lj. yISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JEM/db/M 360 1988. XAVIER L. SUAREZ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS` : i 1 L JOR E 12. FE NANDEZ CIT ATTORN Y - 3- 88.7101" 0 0 PLANNING FACT SHEET PZ=5 APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department: April 28, 1988 PETITION 1. Trinity Episcopal Church, Approximately 464-N.E. Street Lots 33 and 34 of the plat of B ISCAYNE PARK ADDITION (PB_ 4-22); and Lots 23 and 24 of the plat of NELSON VILLA (PB 4-81); and that unplatted tract east of the aforementioned parcels measuring 61.33+.. feet by 187.84+ feet and bounded by PLAZA VENETIA PHASE T (PB-107-91) on the east, Lots 10 and it of Block 1 of the AMENDED PLAT OF NELSON -VILLA AND GARDEN OF EDEN (PB 30-20) on the south, and N.E. 16th Street on the north. P.R.D.C. Consideration of recommendations concerning an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of Ordinance 9SOO, Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, to apply Section 1610. HC-1: General Use Heritage Conservatton Overlay District to the subject property, as described in the designation report, and retaining the underlying zoning district. REQUEST To apply the HC-1 overlay to this historic site as described in the designation report. ANALYSIS As part of the Downtown Miami Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and proposed Downtown Master Plan, the City was required to identify all potential historic sites and historic districts. The selection of these sites was made by the Planning Department, in conjunction with the State Historic Preservation Office, the Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Division, and other local professionals, using a nationally recognized set of criteria for determining what is "historic" or "significant". One condition of the DRI requires that these properties be proposed for local historic designation under the Heritage Conservation Ordinance. The Heritage Conservation Ordinance is a mechanism to recognize and encourage the preservation of Miami's historic resources. The Ordinance provides an orderly and equitable way to balance and defend both private property rights and the community's right to protect its architectural and cultural heritage. PAB 6/1/88 48--1081? Item #1 Page 1 9 0 RECOMMENDATIONS HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD PLANNING DEPT. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD CITY COMMISSION Designation with an HC-1 zoning overlay triggers a process for the review of proposed changes to the exterior of a building. Ordinary maintenance and repair do not require review, nor do changes to the interiors of most buildings. This review insures that proposed changes to a property are in keeping with its historic character. A commonly misunderstood aspect of the Ordinance concerns demolition. Although the Heritage Conservation Board can delay demolition for up to six months while trying to negotiate an alternative plan with the concerned parties, the Board does not have the authority to prevent demolition following the assigned delay period. It is the policy of the City to work cooperatively with the owner to seek ways of promoting an economically productive use of the historic building. Designation can sometimes make buildings eligible for certain zoning incentives, as well as exemptions from some Building Code requirements. - Technical assistance is also available. The Heritage Conservation Board determined that the subject property meets the criteria for historic designation, as described in the designation report. The PAB should consider the appropriateness of the proposed HC-1 zoning overlay as compared to any other HC regulations that could be applied or created for the subject property. The HC-1 overlay would not change or modify any of the existing zoning regulations. (See designation report). Approval, 6 to 0. Approval. At its meeting of June 1, 1988, the Planning Advisory Board adopted Resolution PAB 51-88, by a 5 to 3 vote, recommending approval of the above. Three opponents and one proponent were present at this meeting. At its meeting of October 27, 1988, the City Commission passed the above on First Reading. SM-10811 PAB 6/1/88 Item # 1 Page 2 z s sus ED 7 TER C T ' A' 1 s. - 1 0. N C Trc 6 15 VA FM WI Q f P R = t A =7L-'. 4, . o\A6 w CBD1/9,I . TRACT �Q IU Sr - PLAZA - f.�• r - `�1� IJNJ,�y�,i .1 �•rl. ffJiC I So 3 SEREN• N E. 14 y% &RENAPH �� .11 o,t I►. 9 Gct ENA 1 2 HERALL PARK I r TR 'A' 8 ter— N I E4 Q ' E.��1 j IY7 PNB S1 S2 �o May 88 AS 23 Item #4 � Mmm,w "T Vt 4 0 9 A&L 7K t 4 .1 . N. E. 15 &T let it rZ _j < a PAB 18 May 88 AS 23 I tem #4 Trinity Episcopal Church AP Apprqx. 464 NE 16th $treet 4 9 11 TRINITY CATHEDRAL 464 N.E. 16th STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132 City of Miami - Planning Department P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Attn: Ms. Sarah E. Eaton April 21, 1988 Re: Designation of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral as City of Miami Historic Cite Dear Ms. Eaton: _ AM CON >►08 V4a»2 V44M Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Cathedral does not desire to be listed by the City of Miami. Although, in general, we support the goal of historic preservation and are determined to maintain our church consistent with the requirements of listing on the National Register, we believe the regulations proposed by the City would place an unreasonable burden on US. If you desire to discuss this matter with me, my telephone number during the day is 577-2898. Very truly yours, &; �z �' —/. &-, e, � William T. Muir Senior Warden WTM/tj ----5 ---- - it 0 REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 464 N. E. 16TH STREET AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by / • Lz•v stor c Preservation Me Planner Accepted by Chairman, Heritage Date Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date '9N-1081 0 0 CON_ I. General Information II. Significance III. Architectural Information IV. Planning Context V. HC Zoning Elements Page 1 4 6 J 10 0 0 CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Architectural Information IV. Planning Context V. HC Zoning Elements Page 1 4 6 g 10 i , � I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Trinity Episcopal Church Current Name: Trinity Episcopal Church Location: 464 N. E. 16th Street Miami, Florida 33132 Present Owner: Trinity Episcopal Church 464 N. E. 16th Street Miami, Florida 33132 Present Use: Religious Present Zoning District: CR-3/7 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Numbers: 01-3231-006-0210 01-3231-007-0070 -1- --'ion 0 Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: 0 Lots 33 and 34 of the plat of BISCAYNE PARK ADDITION (PB 4-22); and Lots 23 and 24 of the plat of NELSON VILLA (PB 4-81); and that unplatted tract east of the aforementioned parcels measuring-61.33 feet more or less by 187.84 feet more or less and bounded by PLAZA VENETIA PHASE I (PB 107-91) on the east, Lots 10 and 11 of Block 1 of the AMENDED PLAT OF NELSON -VILLA AND GARDEN OF EDEN (PS 30-20) on the south, and N. E. 16th Street on the north HC Zoning Classification: �= Historic Site -2- 88--1081 TRINITY _EP_ISCOPAL. CHURCH _464 .N.E.16 .STREET ---- _- - . --- location U i site plan 0 11 II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Date: 1923 Architect: Harold Hastings Mundy Statement of Significance: Designed by H. Hastings Mundy in 1923, the Trinity Episcopal Church was the third church building constructed to serve Miami's first Episcopal congregation. Being one the "great monuments of Boom architecture," the church represents an excellent example of twentieth century Romanesque Revival styling. The construction of the church in 1923 reflects the response to Miami's growth during the Boom years. Inspired by the Romanesque Church of St. Giles near Mimes, France, Mundy. designed his church in the "modern" Romanesque Revival style. Its semicircular arched openings, two —towered facade, and miniature arcaded corbel tables are indicative of that popular nineteenth century style. During an interview with a member of the Miami Daily News staff shortly after the completion of the church, Mundy —explained several of the symbolic details found in the building, "The three entrances to the church are symbolic of the Trinity." The panels on each side of the main entrance, consisting of palms and lilies, are symbolic of Easter and the Resurrection. The capitals of the interior arcades have the carved symbols for Christ (shepherd), with Matthew (young man), Mark (lion), Luke (bull), and John (eagle). The Miami Episcopal parish, begun sometime after Bishop William Crane Gray's visit to the Biscayne area in 1893, held services in several buildings before the Trinity Episcopal Church was constructed. Services were held in Julia Tuttle's home and in a public hall on Avenue "Dp before the first church to serve the parish was actually constructed. The small frame church was built on what is now N. E. 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street sometime after 1896. By 1912 the church was too small for the growing parish, and a second stone church was constructed in 1916 on a different corner of the same intersection. Due to the growth of the city, the church was, by the 1920s, located in the commercial sector of Miami and suffered from the downtown problems of congestion, noise, and lack of parking facilities. The vestry decided to sell its property for $275,000 in 1922, and bought the site of the present Trinity Episcopal Church. The site was chosen —4- 48-10 K 0 2 because, at that time, the Miramar area was considered to be the center of Miami's Episcopal population. The church was completed in 1925 at the cost of $470,000, $70,000 more than the projected cost. In addition to providing a place for worship, the building has accommodated several community services and activities. The Church has been used for choir and organ workshops and has offered an annual concert series since 1930. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. Trinity Episcopal Church is the home of Miami's first Episcopal congregation. Its construction in 1923 reflects the response to Miami's -growth during the Boom years. S. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. Trinity Episcopal Church is an excellent example- of twentieth century Romanesque Revival styling. 6. Is an outstanding work of a prominent designer or builder. Trinity Episcopal Church is one of the finest works of H. Hastings Mundy, one of Miami's prominent early architects. 7. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. The church building is particularly noteworthy for its arched openings, two -towered facade, and symbolic detailing. -5- 88-1081L k] 9 III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: The Romanesque Revival Trinity Episcopal Church was designed by Harold Hastings Mundy in 1923. Constructed on a concrete and piling foundation, it has a gable roof whose surface was changed from copper to composition shingles in 1970. The west (main) facade has a gabled parapet with a cross finial. The corners of the building are supported by buttresses. The arcaded, three -bay projecting porch has recessed doorways. 'Multicolored mosaic religious scenes fill the arches above the entrances. Subsidiary blind colonnades flank the doorways. The entrance facade is also detailed by two sets of miniature arcaded corbel tables: one above the porch and the other along the gable parapet. Above the central door is a large stained glass rose window over which is a large stucco Latin Cross. The 10-bay side (north and south) elevations are uniform, and each bay is delineated by a suppressed buttress. Fenestration in -the aisles is composed of double arched stained glass Venetian windows, while the clerestory has tripartite stained glass Venetian windows. The side elevation also continues in the use of a corbelled cornice. One of the two projecting pavilions on the south elevation houses a staircase. Other projecting pavilions on both elevations provide secondary porches for the church. The interior of the church reflects a Basilica plan with aisles that are expressed on the exterior elevations. An ambulatory surrounds the apse. The nave is approximately 70 feet high and about 140 feet long, and the details in this space reflect the Romanesque design of the exterior. The nave contains a series of semicircular arches which carry the roof of the church. The apse ceiling and interior arch designs are composed of multicolored glass mosaics. The apse is set off by a semicircular molded arch with five rondels detailed with glass mosaics depicting the religious symbols of Christ, Luke, Matthew, Mark, and John. The altar, baldachino, and floor designs combine five different Florentine marbles. Behind a wooden screen at the rear of the altar is the organ which was designed by Ernest M. Skinner in 1926. The narthex has a Spanish tile floor with religious symbols and is separated from the nave by a carved wood screen. Alterations to the building have been minor. In 1977 the level of North Bayshore Drive was raised because of Federal Flood Control Regulations. Several aluminum awning windows have replaced double hung sash windows. -6- 88-1081 III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Descriotion of Buildin The Romanesque Revival Trinity Episcopal Church was designed by Harold Hastings Mundy in 1923. Constructed on a concrete and piling foundation, it has a gable roof whose surface was changed from copper to composition shingles in 1970. The west (main) facade has a gabled parapet with a cross finial. The corners of the building are supported by buttresses. The arcaded, three —bay projecting porch has recessed doorways. 'Multicolored mosaic religious scenes fill the arches above the entrances. Subsidiary blind colonnades flank the doorways. The entrance facade is also detailed by two sets of miniature arcaded corbel tables: one above the porch and the other along the gable parapet. Above the central door is a large stained glass rose window over which is a large stucco Latin Cross. The 10—bay side (north and south) elevations are uniform, and each bay is delineated by a suppressed buttress. Fenestration in the aisles is composed of double arched stained glass Venetian windows, while the clerestory has tripartite stained glass Venetian windows. The side elevation also continues in the use of a corbelled cornice. One of the two projecting pavilions on the south elevation houses a staircase. Other projecting pavilions on both elevations provide secondary porches for the church. The interior of the church reflects a Basilica plan with aisles that are expressed on the exterior elevations. An ambulatory surrounds the apse. The nave is approximately 70 feet high and about 140 feet long, and the details in this space reflect the Romanesque design of the exterior. The nave contains a series of semicircular arches which carry the roof of the church. The apse ceiling and interior arch designs are composed of multicolored glass mosaics. The apse is set off by a semicircular molded arch with five rondels detailed with glass mosaics depicting the religious symbols of Christ, Luke, Matthew, Mark, and John. The altar, baldachino, and floor designs combine five different Florentine marbles. Behind a wooden screen at the rear of the altar is the organ which was designed by Ernest M. Skinner in 1926. The narthex has a Spanish tile floor with religious symbols and is separated from the nave by a carved wood screen. Alterations to the building have been minor. In 1977 the level of North Bayshore Drive was raised because of Federal Flood Control Regulations. Several aluminum awning windows have replaced double hung sash windows. —6- 88-1081. 4 Description of Site: Trinity Episcopal Church is located on the west side of North Bayshore Drive just north of the entrance to the Venetian Causeway. R newer building is located west of the church, and a new bell tower is located to the south. 1 —7— .� , ,.� ,.�. '�.�. f�.� � �: � -' �� 1 0 IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: 0 Trinity Episcopal Church is located in the Omni area and is now surrounded on three sides by massive, high-rise buildings. The Omni shopping mall is located to the west, Plaza Venetia to the east, and the Marriott Hotel to the north. The church property provides a small oasis in the midst -of -this new development. The congregation, which has carefully maintained the church since the time of its construction, recognizes the historic significance of the — - site and nominated it to the National Register of Historic Places. The church has also been identified in the Downtown Miami Development of Regional Impact as a historic site. Conservation Objectives: Because of its significance to the immediate neighborhood and the city as a whole, every effort should be made to preserve this building. The impact of any future development in the area on the -historic site should also be carefully considered before approvals are granted. These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical changes to the property. -9- 88-1018i It V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include the entire site owned by Trinity Episcopal Church. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: All four facades of the church building and the bell tower shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Interior Surfaces Subject to Review: The church sanctuary shall be subject to review. Any alterations to this space shall be guided by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The major landscape features subject to review shall include all features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. —10— E38--1081