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ORDINANCE NO.
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 U.S. POST
OFFICE AND COURTHOUSE, LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 300 NORTHEAST 1ST AVENUE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN); MAKING FINDINGS; AND MAKING ALL
NECESSARY CHANGES ON PAGE NUMBER 36 OF SAID
ZONING ATLAS.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting
of May 18, 1988, Item No. 16, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 44-88, 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 26, 1988, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. HC 42-88, by a 5 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 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse,
which is located at approximately 300 Northeast 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida, and more particularly described as Lots 1 through
6 and Lots 15 through 20, inclusive, of Block 85, MIAMI NORTH,
according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book B at Page 41
of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
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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.
Section 3. It is hereby found that the subject property
is eligible for this historic designation under criteria numbers
3, 5, 6, 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 300 thereof, is hereby amended to reflect the herein
zoning changes.
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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.
XAVIER L. SU Z
MAYOR
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MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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PLANNING FACT SHEET
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APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department:
April 28, 1988
PETITION 16. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse; Approximately
Avenue
Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 15 through 20;
inclusive; of Block 85 of the plat of MIAMI
NORTH (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 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
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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.
RECOMMENDATIONS (See designation report).
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
BOARD Approval, 5 to 0.
PLANNING DEPT. Approval.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD At its meeting of May 18, 1988, the Planning
Advisory Board adopted Res. PAB 44-88, by a 9
to 0 vote, recommending approval of the above.
Three objections were 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.
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General Services Administration, Region 4�?51
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City of Miami
Hearing Board Division
Building & Zoning Department
275 N'.W. 2nd Street, Room 226
P.O. Box 330708
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Sirs:
We are in receipt of your Public Hearing Notice concerning the
amendment of zoning on lots 1 through 6 and Lots•15 through 20,
inclusive, of Block 85 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (B-41) P.R.D.C.
This property is Federal Government -owned land, known as a
portion of Federal Courthouse Square, 300 NE. 1st Avenue. The
portion being considered for zoning is the building and site of
the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. This property is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places and is therefore
protected as a historic structure.
We offer no objection to the intent of the City's efforts to
place EC-1 zoning on the property; however, we do believe that
the City has no legal jurisdiction in zoning Federally -owned
land, A check with your legal department will probably bear out
our concern of the legality of the City's zoning action.
Please enter our concern into the official record. Thank you for
allowing us to comment on the proposed zoning.
Sincerely,
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THOMAS J.IMAGU R
Director,.Plann' g Staff
Public Buildings Service
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CARYN CANNER SCHWARTZ
21320 N.E. 23rd Court
N. Miami Beach, FL 33180
June 20, 1988
City of Miami
Planning and Zoning Boards
Administration Department
P.O. Box 330708
Miami, FL 33133
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of all owners of the property located at
230-246 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, ("North Miami
Avenue property"), I am requesting that we all go on record
as opposing the amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of
Ordinance 9500 to apply Section 1610.HC-1: General Overlay
District to the subject property as described in the attached
notices.
The owners of the North Miami Avenue property feel
that in order to encourage continued development of buildings
with modern architecture that help beautify Miami and which.
encourage business people to choose Miami as their principal
business site, it is necessary that there are no further
bureaucratic obstructions in the already cumbersome administrative
process.
Ver truly yo
Caryn Canner
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Enclosure
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REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD
ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF
U. S. POST OFFICE AND COURTHOUSE
300 N. E. 1ST AVENUE
AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT
Prepared by el" ea�
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Planner
Accepted by
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Conservation Board
Designated by the Miami City Commission
Ordinance No.
Date
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CONTENTS
I.
General Information
II.
Significance
III.
Architectural Information
IV.
Planning Context
V.
HC Zoning Elements
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
U. S. Post Office and Courthouse
Current Name:
U. S. Courthouse
Location:
300 N. E. 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
Present Owner:
Regional Historic Preservation Officer
General Services Administration
Region 4
Richard B. Russell Federal Building
75 Spring Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Present Use:
Governmental
Present Zoning District:
CBD-1/9
HC Zoning Overlay District:
HC-1
Tax Folio Number:
01-0108-050-1010
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Boundary Description of HC Zoning District:
Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 15 through 20, inclusive, of Block 85 of the
plat of MIAMI NORTH (B-41)
HC Zoning Classification:
Historic Site
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U.S. POST OFFICE and COURTHOUSE
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II. SIGNIFICANCE
Specific Date:
1931
Architects:
Paist and Steward
Statement of Significance:
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is architecturally significant as
an excellent example of the adaptation of the Neo—Classical style to
the South Florida environment. The.building also exemplifies the work
of the architectural firm of Paist and Steward in Miami. The building
also possesses historical associations with the federal government and
its expansion into new quarters during the height of the Depression.
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse stands out within its local
architectural context because of the classicism of'its design and the
quality of its detailing. The classical elements are well —detailed and
vary from large Corinthian columns to small Ionic pilasters and carved
spandrel panels. The use of local keystone as a building material
reflects the adaptation of the Neo—Classical style to the South Florida
conditions. The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is the largest
.structure in Miami to be built of this material.
The funds for the U. S. Post Office and Courthouse were appropriated in
1926 as part of the Public Buildings Act. Between 1913 and 1926
Congress had authorized no funds for new federal buildings, despite the
fact that the federal presence in localities had grown tremendously
during those years. . Because of this pent up need, funds for hundreds
of federal buildings were approved by Congress in 1926 and again in
1928. This spurt of federal government building activity remains
relatively undocumented. However, it is known that James A. Wetmore,
Acting Supervising Architect between 1915 and 1933, encouraged the use
of classical styles. Because Wetmore was a lawyer, he never actually
controlled architectural design. This control was exerted by Louis A.
Simon, who was Superintendent of the Architectural Section of the
Supervising Architect's Office from 1905 to 1933, and Supervising
Architect from 1933 to 1939. During the 1920s and especially the
1930s, Simon encouraged the use of a very restrained, undetailed
version of Neo—Classical style architecture. The U. S. Post Office and
Courthouse in Miami is unusual among federal buildings of the period
because of its elaborate detailing.
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The Miami building was designed by the firm of Paist and Steward.
Phineas Paist came to Miami in 1924 and became the supervising
architect for Coral Gables in 1925. He became associated with Harold
Steward in the early 1930s, and together they designed many well—known
buildings. The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is perhaps their
finest.
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse replaced the Old U. S. Post Office
and Courthouse built in 1912 .at 100 N. E. 1st Avenue. Federal
employees moved to the new building in 1933. In 1978, the post office
was closed, and today the building is used solely as a federal
courthouse.
Relationship to Criteria for Designation:
3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural,. political, economic, or
social trends of the community.
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse possesses historical
associations with the federal government and its expansion into
new quarters during the height of the Depression.
5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
style, or period, or method of construction.
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is an excellent example of
the adaptation of the Neo—Classical style to the South Florida
environment.
6. Is an outstanding work of a prominent designer or builder.
The building exemplifies the work of the architectural firm of
Paist and Steward, an important Miami firm.
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 U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is particularly noteworthy
for its use. of keystone as a building material and for the
classicism of its design and the quality of its detailing.
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III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
Description of Building:
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is a three story rectangular
building constructed of concrete and steel. Built in 1931, this Neo—
C1 ass i cal style structure is faced with keystone and is topped with a
hipped roof covered with Mission tiles. The building faces east and
occupies half of the block.
The first and second stories of the building are grouped together, and
the bays are articulated by two story engaged Corinthian columns and
pilasters and two story windows. The columns support an entablature
that separates the second and third stories. The third story has
smaller details articulating the bays. A water table separates the
main building from the raised basement.
The center 13 bays contain arched windows on the second story.
Spandrel panels below these windows represent scenes of Florida
history. Windows throughout the building are casements. Entrances are
located on each end bay and are approached by broad granite terraces.
Each end bay is set back from the main lobby of the building.
The face of the building, as well as all columns and pilasters, are
sheathed with keystone, while the column capitals and bases and door
and window surrounds are Floridian Buff marble. The raised basement is
faced with granite. Window and door frames and muntins are of cast
aluminum stamped with a chevron pattern.
Directly off the main lobby is an open courtyard with a two—story
gallery on the north, south, and west sides. The east side has three
doors and two windows from the main lobby. The west side has three
round arches supported by four Doric columns. The north and south ends
have a Palladian motif constructed of stone and brick. At the center
of the courtyard is a hexagonal concrete slab which covers the area
that was a fountain. The columns of the gallery rest on a band of red
granite. The gallery ceiling is a suspended plaster vault.
Description of Site:
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse
E. 1st Avenue and occupies the entir
Streets. A new federal courthouse i
historic building.
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is located on the west side of N.
block between N. E. 3rd and 4th
located immediately west of the
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IV. PLANNING CONTEXT
Present Trends and Conditions:
The U. S. Post Office and Courthouse is used almost entirely by the
district court, since the post office moved out in 1976. Additional
courtrooms are housed in the new courthouse.
The historic building was recently rehabilitated in conjunction with
the construction of the new building. It is in excellent condition .
today, and its architectural features have been carefully preserved.
A new federal building is proposed for the east half of the block
immediately north of the historic building. This building will house
offices for federal attorneys. .
Conservation Objectives:
The continued preservation of this important downtown landmark should
be encouraged. The proposed new building should be carefully designed
so as not to compromise the integrity of the historic building. Any
proposed connector between the two structures should be carefully
designed and studied.
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.
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V. HC ZONING ELEMENTS
Boundaries:
The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include
only those lots on which the historic building is located.
Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review:
All four facades shall be considered major exterior surfaces subject
to review.
Interior Surfaces Subject to Review:
The interior courtyard 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 any
features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits,
as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code.
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MIAMI REVIEW
Published Dally except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holldays
Miaml, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Octelma V. Ferbsyrs, 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
ORDINANCE NO. 10485
In the . , ..x.. X. . X ............................ Court,
was published in said newspaper In the Issues of
October 5, 1988
Affiant further says that the said Miami Review is a
newspaper published at Miami in said Dade County, Florida,
and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously
published In said Dade County, Florida, each day (except
Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and has been entered as
second class mall matter at the post office in Miami In said
Dade County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding
the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and
afflant further says that she has nnn.gt
nor promised any
person, firm or corporation anyabate, commission
or re d for the purpose of cadvertisement for
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