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Home My WebLink AboutO-10480J-88-486 5/27/88 ORDINANCE NO. IL0480 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE NO. 9500, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY APPLYING THE HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO LYRIC THEATER, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 819 NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN); MAKING FINDINGS; AND MAKING ALL NECESSARY CHANGES ON PAGE NUMBER 23 OF SAID ZONING ATLAS. WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of May 18, 1988, Item No. 12, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAR 40-88, by a 9 to 0 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the request to amend the Zoning Atlas as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the Miami Heritage Conservation Board, at its meeting of April 25, 1988, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. HC 28-88, by a 6 to 0 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the herein historical designation; and WHEREAS, the City Commission, after consideration of this matter deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to amend the Zoning Atlas as hereinafter 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 Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, is hereby amended by applying the HC-1: General Use Heritage Conservation Overlay District to Lyric Theater, which is located at approximately 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, and more particularly described as Lot 29 and the northerly 15 feet of Lot 36, P.W. WHITE'S RE -SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 36 NORTH, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book B at Page 34 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. 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 riot 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 numbers 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. 23 of the Zoning Atlas, incorporated in said ordinance by reference and description in Article 3, Section 300 thereof, is hereby amended to reflect the herein zoning changes. - 2- 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 23rd day of June , 1988. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING BY TITLE ONLY this 27th day of September , 1988 VIER L. SUAREZ MAYOR A T: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: E E. MAXWEL AS ISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: t. JORUE r1ERNANDEZ CITY ATTO NEY 4, ill;;lei"j' ILl1'Plt i,4'_:'4i ttl,'. C'i:'`.' (lF JEM/db/M336 t}.S ,.. ,;'il;. ")• :i7. Slt.,_ S`. ._ a7'�-f:,-1 .°i' fil:. ...�:±l:il ?' of s'id 1 - 3- a" PZW1 PLANNING FACT SHEET APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department: April 28, 1988 PETITION 12. Lyric Theater, Approximately 819 N.W. 2 Avenue Lot 29 and the northerly 15 feet of Lot 36 of the plat of P. W. WHITE'S RE -SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 36 NORTH (PB B-34) P.R.O.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 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. 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 PAB 5/18/88 Item #12 Page 1 um RECOMMENDATIONS 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). HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD Approval; 6 to 0. PLANNING DEPT. Approval. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD At its meeting of May 18, 1988, the Planning Advisory Board adopted Res. PAB 40-88, by a 9 to 0 vote, recommending approval of the above. One objection was received by mail. CITY COMMISSION At its meeting of June 23, 1988, the City Commission passed the above on First Reading. At its meeting of July 21, 1988, the City Commission continued the above to September, 1988. PAB 5/18/88 Item #12 Page 2 /iI Owl • �� 3 tt�r�rtts .ttttslw �^�L-� ��a� Mum. W..sR l•_�A �� I IWX-7 o EW%'4 ► AN �ta0 .. -• . arm �. P�C!•i f TT� �'L•7 1 3 t�C� Mylox lr.= porml 4,orl� � ., .,• a .. so to 9 • 5 5 4 3 2 1 o = N � 0 5 tl 2 3 15 7 18 19 ZO Sjp,*E .. •. , sr 9 %0 m .i. 5 `V 00 ioo I` Z Io b ' V Q 12 _ II ■ fit. NNW ENTM RL W- `= Rtt� <fRi R o 1 4 3 L 3 45 45 4- 7 8 t9 to II t �--� 50 r.� B 0 L L E S SST_ s1�9� , 11 N 11 . 11 0 11 W a 5 4 3 2 I V Q � 6 PAB 18 Mav 88 AS 23 Item #12 10480 3 Lyric Theater - P - �' '� Aoorox. 810 Nr.T 2 Ave. 8 2 Z a m MAW. k tijti.� Ar., m THE BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY & RESEARCH FOUNDATION of SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. Joseph Caleb Community Center 5400 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 702 Miami. Florida 33142 Telephone: (305) 638-6064, 5729 Chairman. Board of Trustees Barbara J. Mason OFFICERS First Vice Chairman M. Athalie Range Second Vice Chairman Garth -C. Reeves. Sr. Secretary p Judy Solomon Se tember 14, 1988 Treasurer Lt. Col. (Ret.) Albert L. Hall Member -At -Large • Albert Weintraub. Esq. Member -At -Large Sarah Eaton Marian H. Shannon City of Miami BOARD MEMBERS Planning Department T.C. Adderly, Jr. Georgians J. Bethel Rose Byrd Cleomie W. Bloomfield Lary Capp. Ph.D. Deal' Ms. Eaton: Donna Davis Clarke Rychard S. Cook 1I 'Theodora V.W. Cooper The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Leome S. Culmer the Black Archives, History & Research Foundation Mary V. Davis of South F1oOrida, Inc. recently acquired the Ardle Edwards y �r Dorothy J. Fields Lyric Theater, 819 N. W. 2nd Avenue. Eddie L. Fields. Esq. Daniel R. Francis Nancy S. Dawkins Dorothy W. Graham As the owner, our board requests historic desig- Hazel R. Grant nation for this property. Plans are being finalized Lt. Col. (Ret.) Albert L. Hall Wilheimenia F. Jennings for the restoration of the site, in conjunction With Alice Johnson. Ph.D. the development of the Historic Overtown Folklife Juanita Johnson Village. Whittington Johnson. Ph.D. Enid C. Johnson Jane D. Lewis Preston Marshall, Ph.D. Barbara J. Mason Thank you for your assistance. Andel Mickins Caroline Morley Stanley Newbold ". Gilbert L. Porter. Ph.D. Emily C. Powell Sincerely, M. Athalle Range Garth C. Reeves, Sr. BO OF TRUS Fredrick Richardson I - Mrs. Frankie Rolle Carmetta Cash Russell _ Marian H. Shannon Doroth J. F elds Vemika Silva y Lenora B. Smith Founder d Chief Archivist Judy Solomon { Majorte Wake Fred Wallace Albert Weintraub, Esq. Mayme E. Williams Rachel C. Williams Mary L. Woods 10480 Founder Dorothy J. Fields V) -10 ro _J CONSENT TO DESIGNATION This Consent to Designation entered into this 30t:1 day of August, 1984, by UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR .ALL PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, a District of Columbia carporation, hereinafter referred ta-as "The Church W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Church is —che owner of that certain property located at 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Church has .been informed that the City of Miami wishes to designate the said property, which was'formeriy known as the Lyric Theatre, as an historic site in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of the City Charter which de- fines Heritage Conservation Districts; and WHEREAS, the undersigned on behalf of the Church has care- fully examined the provisions of said Article 16 of the City Charter; and WHEREAS, the Church, as owner of the said property, has de- tRrm.ined it is in its best in_r.er.a,st to con,aent to such a dosigna- tion; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned, on behalf of the UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, does hereby consent to the designation of that property located at 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue, ,Miami, Florida, as an historic -site in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of the City Charter of the City of Miami, Florida. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Consent to Designation has been executed the day and year first above written. UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE OF THE. CHURCH ON THE ROCK OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH - Bishop W. :•?cCollougn" 1.0480 4 b 1 REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF LYRIC THEATER 819 N. W. 2ND AVENUE AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by FVistoric Preservation Date Planner Accepted by LAV, Cff'airman, er tage Date Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission Ordinance No. Date 8 10480 CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Architectural Information IV. Planning Context V. NC Zoning Elements Page 1 4 6 8 9 10480 I. GENERAL INFORMATION Historic Name: Lyric Theater Current Name: Lyric Theater Location: 819 N. W. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Present Owner: Bishop W. McCollough United House of Prayer 1665 N. Portal Drive, N.W. Washington, DC 20012 Present Use: Vacant Present Zoning District: SPI-16 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number: 01-0103-060-1190 10 480 Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: Lot 29 and the northerly 15 feet of Lot 36 of the plat of P. W. WHITE'S RE -SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 36 NORTH (PB B-34) HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site -2- -1 non �l LYRIC THEATER B19 N.W._.Z.AVENUE - 3 - 1 �2- Is II. SIGNIFICANCE Specific Date: Circa 1914 Architect: Unknown Statement of Significance: The Lyric Theater is historically significant as a reflection of entertainment and social life in Overtown, originally known as "Colored Town," during the early twentieth century. The building is architecturally significant because it constitutes an excellent example of the Masonry Vernacular style as applied to buildings in Overtown. The Lyric Theater exemplifies an era in the history of Overtown that was characterized by flourishing entertainment. The Lyric Theater is located on N'. W. 2nd Avenue, a street known as "Little Broadway" during the 1930s and 1940s because the large number of clubs located there presented such stars as Marion Anderson, Bessie Smith, Hazel Scott, and Nat "King" Cole. Most of the buildings located along "Little Broadway" no longer remain, and the Lyric Theater thus serves as a surviving testament to this important period of Overtown's history. Shortly after its completion, the Lyric Theater was described as "possibly the most beautiful, and costly playhouse owned by colored people in all the Southland." The Lyric Theater was built by Gedar Walker, a wealthy black businessman who was "rated among the most substantial citizens of the county." It featured black theatrical troupes as they traveled across the country. The building also served the Overtown community in other ways, including its use for political meetings, concerts, dramas, boxing, rallies, beauty pageants, and club activities. The Lyric Theater constitutes an excellent example of Masonry Vernacular architecture and is one of the more elaborate buildings remaining in Overtown. Because of widespread demolition, few buildings with any degree of architectural significance remain in Overtown. Only the four churches, the J & S Building, and the Lyric Theater exhibit elements of architectural styling. As such, the Lyric Theater is architecturally significant within the context of its neighborhood. The Lyric Theater, once considered to be the most beautiful building in Overtown, is particularly noteworthy for its application of classical detailing and applied decorative ornament. -4- 48a 13 Relationship to Criteria for Designation: 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. The Lyric Theater reflects an era in the history of Overtown when night life flourished and N. W. 2nd Avenue became known as "Little Broadway." 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. The Lyric Theater is -an excellent example of Masonry Vernacular architecture in Overtown and is one of the most elaborate buildings remaining in that community. 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 Lyric Theater is particularly noteworthy for its application of classical detailing and applied decorative ornament. -5- 14 III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of Building: The Lyric Theater is a two-story masonry structure constructed prior to 1914. Fronting to the west, the building features physical characteristics of the Masonry Vernacular style of architecture. The Lyric Theater is constructed of concrete block, and its exterior is sheathed in stucco. The building's principal elevation is divided into five bays and is topped by an arched parapet. A flat roof, with a series of monitors, is delineated by the parapet wall. The facade of the Lyric Theater displays a symmetrical, three-part composition that is embellished with applied classically -styled details. . The most outstanding architectural components of the building's facade are its elaborate end bays and arched parapet. Each end bay features a two-story arched recess flanked by colossal fluted pilasters capped by Corinthian capitals. Each recess contains two windows, one situated at the level of each story. The upper windows rest on a decorative masonry console and are surmounted by a fanlight. The parapet across the facade of the Lyric Theater is arched over the center three bays and is topped by an elaborate masonry coping. A large projecting cartouche decorates the center of the parapet. It is apparent from physical evidence and an old photograph that there was a central recessed entrance echoing the arch of the parapet. The western portion of the second story was added at a later time. The exterior of the first floor has been somewhat altered, but it still retains the original configuration of a recessed entrance in the center three bays. All of the original doors have been replaced, and likewise, no original windows remain. The existing windows are a combination of aluminum awning and jalousie types. When completed, the interior of the Lyric Theater featured an "elevated stage, a good viewing screen, regular theatre seats with individual cushions, and nice rest rooms." At present, the interior of the building is vacant and inaccessible, although its most recent use was that for a church. Despite the physical deterioration of the building and the alterations that have been made, the Lyric Theater still retains a high degree of architectural and structural integrity. The most significant stylistic features of its principal elevation have been preserved, and its original architectural design intent is very much in evidence. Description of Site: The Lyric Theater faces west and is between N. W. 8th and 9th Streets. and occupies the entire lot. located in the middle of the block It fronts directly on the street IL 0480 % IV. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: The Lyric Theater is currently vacant and deteriorated. It is located adjacent to the Phase I of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan. The building is also located adjacent to the proposed Historic Overtown Folklife Village, which would revitalize and showcase the history of the Overtown community. The 1987 Florida Legislature appropriated $150,000 for the rehabilitation of this historic building. Plans for the theater's adaptive use will be developed in 1988. The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation and the City of Miami are actively pursuing ways to preserve this structure. The Lyric Theater was identified in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Development of Regional Impact (ORI) as a historic site. The building has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Conservation Objectives: Because of the importance of this building to the Overtown community, every effort should be made to determine an economically feasible new use for the structure. The building should be incorporated into plans for the Historic Overtown Folklife Village. 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. 10480 V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include the entire tract of land of which the building is located. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: The west (front), north, and south 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. r MIAMI REVIEW Published Dally except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays Miami, Dade County, Florida. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF DADE: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Octelma V. Ferbeyre, who on oath says that she is the Supervisor of Legal Advertising of the Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami In Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement of Notice In the matter of CITY OF MIAMI ORDI14ANCE NO. 10484 In the ... X.. x .. X............................. 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