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ORDINANCE NO. 10482
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 GREATER
BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 245 NORTHWEST 8TH STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA (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. 11, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 39-88, 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 27-88, 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 Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church,
which is located at approximately 245 Northwest 8th Street,
Miami, Florida, and more particularly described as Lots 14 and
15, MIAMI NORTH, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat
Book B at Page 41 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Section 2. It is hereby found that this zoning
classification
change:
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(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, 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.
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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
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CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
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PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department:
April 28, 1988
PETITION 11. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church', Approximately
Street
Lots 14 and 15 of Block 35 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 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
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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 PAS 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, 6 to 0.
PLANNING DEPT. Approval.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD At its meeting of May 18, 1988, the Planning
Advisory Board adopted Res. PAB 39-88, by a 9
to 0 vote, recommending approval of the above.
One reply in favor 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.
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Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
245 Northwest 8th Street
Rev, John F. White, M. Div. Miami, Florida 33136 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 015488
Minister (305) 379-8250 Miami, Florida 33101
April 18, 1988
Ms. Sarah Eaton
Historic Preservation Planner
275 N.W. 2nd Street
Miami, Florida 33128
RE: Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church
245 N.W. 8th Street
Dear Ms. Eaton:
This missive is to officially inform you of the Official Board's action
o'f April 4, 1988, in reference to our church, Greater Bethel A.M.E.
receiving local historic designation under the Heritage Conservation
Provisions of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 9500.
The Official Board approved your recommendation and pledged their full
support. We also approved your proposal for national nomination in the
National Register of Historic Places.
I regret very much that I will not be able to attend the public hearing
on Monday, April 25th. However, please share with the Board at that
hearing of our full support.
Please do not hesitate to call if we can be of any further assistance
in this matter.
SSiincereIy,
v. John . White
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REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD
ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF
GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH
245 N. W. 8TH STREET
AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT
Prepared by
s oric Preservation Date
Planner
Accepted by
hairman, Frerifagd Date
Conservation Board
Designated by the Miami City Commission
Ordinance No.
Date
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CONTENTS
Page
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General Information
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II.
Significance
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III.
Architectural Information
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IV.
Planning Context
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V.
HC Zoning Elements
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Historic Name:
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church
Current Name:
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church
Location:
245 N. W. 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
Present Owner:
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church
.245 N. W. 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
Present Use:
Religious
Present Zoning District:
CR-3/7
HC Zoning Overlay District:
HC-1
Tax Folio Number:
01-0103-050-1140
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Boundary Description of HC Zoning_ District:
Lots 14 and 15 of Block 35 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41)
HC Zoning Classification:
Historic Site
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.GREATER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH
245 N.W. 8 STREET.
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II. SIGNIFICANCE
Specific Date:
1927
Architect:
John Sculthorpe
Statement of Significance:
The Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is architecturally significant
because it represents one of the few examples of the Mediterranean
Revival style in Overtown. The church building serves to house the
oldest black congregation in Miami. The congregation was organized in
March 1896, several months before the City of Miami was incorporated.
The exterior of Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church embodies the distinctive
physical characteristics of a "tapered -down" Mediterranean Revival
style of architecture. The appearance of the building is highly
significant because it is one of the few buildings with any degree of
architectural styling remaining in Overtown (originally known as
"Colored Town"). The scale of the building and its facade make it one
of the most imposing structures in Overtown's built environment.
The present building houses the oldest black congregation in Miami. In
an article published in 1915, it was said that the church "numbers
among its officers and members many of the progressive and substantial
people of the city." Throughout its existence, the church has served
the religious and humanitarian needs of the Overtown community.
The first structure to house the congregation was built prior to 1899
and was dubbed "Little Bethel." This building was nothing more than a
simple frame structure with a dirt floor that was moved to N. W. 8th
Street in 1899. The present church building was begun.in 1927 but was
not completed and dedicated until 31 October 1943 when all the
construction was completed. The delay in completion accounts for a
"pay-as-you-go" policy adopted by those responsible for building the
church.
Reverend A. P. Postell started the building fund for the new church,
raising more than $7,000. The foundation for the $150,000 church was
laid by Reverend R. B. Sutton, and the church was completed and
dedicated by Reverend H. W. Fayson.
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Although the architect of the church has been identified as John
Sculthorpe, research has failed to turn up any biographical information
on him.
Relationship to Criteria for Designation:
3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or
social trends of the community.
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is historically significant because
it houses the oldest black congregation in Miami.
5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
style, or period, or method of construction.
The church building embodies the distinctive physical
characteristics of a "tapered -down" Mediterranean Revival style of
architecture.
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 facade of Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church and the scale of the
building make it one of the most imposing structures in Overtown.
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III. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
Description of Buildin
The Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church building is a large two—story
masonry structure executed in the Mediterranean Revival architectural
style. Construction of the church began in 1927 according to the plans
provided by the architect John Sculthorpe. The actual completion date
of the church is listed on the cornerstone as T943.
Fronting to the south, the principal elevation of "Greater Bethel" is
characterized by a double set of steps leading to the sanctuary level.
The facade contains•a triple —arched arrangement of doors with single
doors flanking a double door. At the ends of the principal elevation
are square towers with a single window opening set at the sanctuary
level. The triple —arched entrance and the square towers project
forward from the sanctuary itself and are characterized by a flat
roof. The sanctuary is covered by a gable roof whose end faces the
sidewalk. There is a stylized quatrefoil window set within the gable
end.
The side elevations of the church are six bays long and contain multi —
pane windows set within each bay. To the rear of the church is a
projecting choir gallery. The lower floor of the church .contains a
principal entrance at the center of the facade elevation leading to an
auditorium and meeting rooms.. There are also side entrances leading to
the lower floor.
The exterior of the church is embellished with a series of cast masonry
bands which emphasize its Mediterranean Revival influences. There is a
masonry cornice containing.a stylized Romanesque arch motif that wraps
itself around the principal elements of the building's facade. The
window openings are set within a deep masonry surround, and stylized
pilasters flank the door openings.
The interior of the church is very austere with a circular altar set in
front of the choir gallery. The sanctuary seating is divided by two
aisles leading to the altar. . A simple masonry frieze containing
stylized classical decoration wraps around the upper portion of the
choir gallery recess. A cross section of the sanctuary reveals a flat
ceiling delineating a simple cubical space. A triple window set at the
rear of the choir gallery echoes the arrangement found at the main
entrance to the sanctuary.
Although there have been some minor modifications to the church
building in the way of replacement windows and blocking up of spandrel
openings, the original design intent of the building is readily -
perceived.
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Description of Site:
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church in located in the middle of the block
on the north side of N. W. 8th Street between N. W. 2nd and 3rd
Streets. A parking lot is located immediately west of the church.
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IV. PLANNING CONTEXT
Present Trends and Conditions:
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church continues to. be utilized by its
original congregation and is one of the most prominent congregations
in Overtown. The church buildi.ng has been carefully maintained by the
congregation, and few alterations have been made.
Greater Bethel has been identified in the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as a historic building. It has
also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is also located within the proposed
Historic Overtown Folklife Village, which is. intended to revitalize
and showcase the history of the community.
Conservation Objectives:
Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church is one of the most visible landmarks in
Overtown, and -its continued preservation should• remain a priority.
Any future changes should respect the building's architectural
integrity.
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
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The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include
only those lots on which the church 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 church sanctuary shall be subject to review. Review of
alterations to this space shall by 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.
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