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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-88-108701, 014 J-88-753 8/4 /88 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE: ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO. 9500, THE ZONING ORDIN CF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMP, ED, BY APPLYING THE HC-1: GENERAL USE lERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE MEYER-KISER NUILDING LOCATED AT APP OXIMATELY 139 NORTHEAST IS`.l' STREET, MI AM FL-ORIDA (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HE N): MAKING FINDINGS; AND MAKING ALL NECESSA CHANGES ON PAGE NUMBER 36 OF SAID ZONING AT AS. WHEREAS, the Miami Planning /tto ory Roard, at its meeting of June 1, 1988, Item No. 4, fing an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. 4-88, by a 8 to 0 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the reque amend the Zoning Atlas as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the Miami Heri aqe Conservation Board, at its meeting of April 26, 1988, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. HC 36-88, by a 5 to 0 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of t herein historical designation; and WHEREAS, the City C mmission, after consideration of this matter deems it advisab and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City Miami and its inhabitants to amend the Zoning Atlas as here after set forth; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Zoning Atlas of Ordinance No. 9500, the Zoning Ordinan of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, is hereby amend d by applying the HC-1: General Use Heritage Conservation Overlay District to the Meyer -Kiser Building, which is locate at approximately 139 Northeast lst Street, Miami, Florida, nd more particularly described as the easterly half of Lot 15 nd the westerly half. of Lot 16 of Block 104, MIAMI NORTH, accor ng to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book B at Page 41 of t e Public Records of Dade County, Florida. on 0A.) SH-108'7 ot 111 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 usp nattern; (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. Section 3. It is hereby found that the subject property is eligible for this historic designation under criteria 3, 5, and 7, as set forth in Section 1604.1 of Article 16 of Ordinance No. 9500, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 4. Page No. 36 of the Zoning Atlas, incorporated in said ordinance by reference and description in Article 3, Section - z- ss—IL087 17 s 117 300 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, part 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 day of 01 1988. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING BY TITLE ONLY this day of , 1988. ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: �Q L E. MAXWEL AS ISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JEM/db/M363 XAVIER L. SUAREZ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: - '�� il— I l) JOR E L.° FE ANDEZ CIT ATTORN Y - 3- SH-1097 k� PLANNING FACT SHEET At PZ=13 APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department: April 28, 1988 PETITION 4. Meyer -Kiser Building, Approximately 139 N.E. 1 ree The easterly half of Lot 15 and the westerly half of Lot 16 of Block 104 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41) P.R.D.C. Consideration_ of recommendations concerning an amendment to the Official' Zoning Atlas of Ordinance 9500, Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, to apply Section 1610. HC-1: General Use Heritage Conservation 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 ORI 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. 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 PAB 6/1/88 Item #4 $48-108 7 Page 1 07, RECOFMENDATIONS HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD PLANNING DEPT. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD CITY COMMISSION 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, 5 to 0. Approval. At its meeting of June 1, 1988, the Planning Advisory Board adopted Resolution PAB 54-88, by a 8-0 vote, recommending approval of the above. One objection was received by mail. 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E. 2 Avenue Miami, FL 33132 I am the owner of the property listed above, and I am aware that *the City of Miami Planning Department has recommended that this property receive local historic designation pursuant to Article 16 of City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 9500, as amended. I rove ot'he desi (ation ofi propeXy as st c s l /�� / I do not approve of the designation of my property as a historic site. �4jignature of Property Owner Date City Of Miami Planning Dept. Mr..Sergio Rodriquez Please change mailing address to Julius Marcus 139 N.E. 1st Street Miami , Florida 33132 Suite 505 88--10R7 ' Thankyou Ti i„e — ,C T REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD.. — ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF MEYER—KISER BUILDING 139 N. E. 1ST STREET AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by stork Preservation ate Planner Accepted by Chairman, Heritage mate Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date 88-so87 CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Architectural Information IV. Planning Context V. HC Zoning Elements Page 1 4 6 10 it I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Meyer -Kiser Building Current Name: Dade Commonwealth Building �-' Location: 4 139 N. E. 1st Street Miami, Florida 33132 l Present Owner : Julius Marcus 144 N. E. 2nd Avenue Miami; Florida 33132 Present Use: Commercial Present Zoning Oistrict: CBO-1/9 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number: 01-0110-040-1100 -1- 0 Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: The easterly half of Lot 15 and the westerly half of Lot 16 of Block 104 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41) HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site -2- E38-1087 MEYER-KISER• BUILDING 139 N.E. 1 STREET Q�j ©Vl20 i© .11Cw ftft C Arir L AZ d location N. E. 3 ST. N.E. 2 ST. N.E. N FLAMERI � H8r100 / 1 site plan { _ .3 _ I i T T II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Oates: 1925, 1926 Architect: Martin-L. Hampton (?) Statement of Significance: The Meyer -Kiser Building is architecturally significant because it represents a fine example of the Commercial style in downtown Miami. The. building is noteworthy for its use of stylistic features, classically -inspired details, and cohesiveness within the neighborhood. The building is historically significant for its associations with Miami's Boom years and with the impact of the hurricane of 1926 on the city's development. At the time of its construction, the Meyer -Kiser Building was thought to be one of the sturdiest and most imposing structures in downtown Miami at a height of 17 stories. The building was said to be "another imposing monument to Miami's progress and permanency." It was one of the first steel frame buildings to contain an elevator. The Meyer - Kiser Building was developed by Jerry Galatis and Locke Highleyman and was named for its premier tenant, the Meyer -Kiser Bank. Based in Indianapolis, the Meyer -Kiser Bank opened a branch in Miami at the urging of Frank Shutts, editor of The Miami Herald. The bank financed Galatis and Highleyman's new $1,560,000 building and agreed to be its major tenant. When the hurricane of 1926 hit Miami, the Meyer -Kiser Building sustained major damage, and the building was considered for demolition. The Meyer -Kiser Building, however, was one of the few structures in downtown Miami to carry "wind insurance." The owners received a payment in the amount of $675,000 from the insurance company, at that time the largest damage payment in the history of Florida, and they were able to repair and rebuild the structure without its 'upper 10 stories. Although the building was determined to be structurally sound, the owner did not believe that existing economic conditions warranted full repair. The Meyer -Kiser Bank occupied the lower floors of the building and stayed in business after the storm. The bank closed after the "Crash" of 1929, however, and after a series of tenants on the lower floors, the American National Bank moved into the building in 1936. At that -4- 88-108 I I. time, the name of the building was changed to the American Bank Building. This name was retained until 1944 when the Dade -Commonwealth Title and Abstract Company decided to move into the lower floors. Consequently, the building's name was changed once more, this time to the Dade Commonwealth Building. The architect for the original building appears to have been Martin L. Hampton, who designed a number -of important high-rise buildings, including the Congress Building and the Old Miami Beach City Hall. A newspaper article announcing the opening of the building noted that Martin -Hampton originated the architectural motif; however, this reference may have been only to the bank itself. Jt is not clear who _ was the architect for the remodeling. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: 3.. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. The Meyer -Kiser Building is historically significant for its associations with Miami's Boom -years and with the impact of the hurricane of 1926 on the city's development. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. The Meyer -Kiser Building is a fine exwVle of the Commercial style in downtown Miami. 1. 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 Meyer -Kiser Building is particularly noteworthy for its use of stylistic features and classically -inspired details. - 5+ HS-soe7 15 III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: As originally constructed, the Meyer -Kiser Building was a 17-story structure executed in the Commercial style of architecture and embellished with features derived -from the Neo-Classical architectural made. Construction of the building began in 1925. The building's structure is comprised of a steel frame sitting atop a concrete foundation. The 17-story structure was ready for occupancy during December 1925, at a cost of $1.2 million. i When a hurricane hit Miami on 18 September 1926, the Meyer -Kiser Building was severely damaged. The upper 10 stories were removed in 1926, and today's building is only seven stories in height. The exterior of the present building carries forth the same design articulation of the principal elevation; however, the building shaft has been reduced in size. The principal elevation fronts to the south and is only three bays wide. The side elevations contain -15 bays across their lengths, with each bay containing paired windows. The lower three floors of the principal elevation are characterized by four tall Composite columns dividing the elevation into three bays. The entrance to the building is comprised of an arch rising to a full two stories in height, capped by a cartouche with masonry molding. Flanking the entrance are two storefront windows containing fixed panes of glass. Atop the storefronts are triple windows set within the end bays. Over the entrance is a paired window, surrounded by an articulated masonry enframement. The four columns support an entablature located between the third and fourth floors. The entablature is plain except for stylized anthemion motifs found at its ends. There are four large eagle sculptures atop the entablature on the same vertical axis as the columns. The building shaft is mostly brick and rises to a height of four stories. Paired windows are set within each bay, and very little decoration is found on the exterior wall. All the windows appear to be replacements, and many are awning -type windows set within metal frames. The windows on the lower three floors are casement -type, also set within metal frames. The building's roofline is characterized by an the three bays of the principal elevation and along the sides. The loggia is delineated by which once contained a decorative molded openings, and finals atop each bay division. band with a classically -inspired molding which loggia. -6- open loggia which spans extends back two bays a pierced parapet wall, balustrade within its Atop -the parapet is a wraps itself around the 88-1087 IOV T The building has undergone several modifications throughout its years of use so that no significant interior spaces remain. The offices were laid about a central corridor that extended from the elevator lobby in front of the building to the rear wall. Although its exterior has been slightly modified, the visual composition of the Meyer -Kiser Building does not significantly differ from the way it was rebuilt following the hurricane of 1926. Description of Site. The Meyer -Kiser Building is located on the north,'side of N. E. 1st Street between N. E. 1st and 2nd Avenues. The building occupies the entire site. •7- HS-1087 m 'lever -raiser 8uildina Street 115 -j w Ob '4eyer-Kiser Building N8-1087 129 N. : Street IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: The Meyer -Kiser Building is one of downtown Miami's most interesting landmarks and has been preserved in its present condition since its rebuilding after 1926. Few people -.are aware, however, of its history. The building has been -identified in the Downtown Miami Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic site. The building has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Conservation Objectives: Every effort should be made to preserve this building, and any future rehabilitation should attempt to restore the original storefronts. Any future alterations should respect the architectural character of the building. 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. -10- 88-1n8'7 20 1 i It V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include the entire tract of land on which the historic building is located. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: The south (front), west, and east- facades shall :be- considered major exterior surfaces subject to review. Major Landscape Features Subject to Review: The. major landscape features subject to review shall include any features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. -11-