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Exhibit A: Zoning Map/Miami 21 Atlas
ePlan PZ No. PZ-21-11532 1
3501 and 3511 Rickenbacker Causeway
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December 6, 2022. Rev 12-20-22 for PZAB
Proposed Resolution to City of Miami HEP and PZAB Boards
The idea of a boat ramp at Miami Marine Stadium has been the subject of many years of public scrutiny
and discussion. On November 27, 2018, this issue came before the Virginia Key Advisory Board and
resulted in a Resolution (see Ex "A") suggesting the City to pause planning and construction of the boat
ramp until "plans for the renovation of the Marine Stadium and the development of the Flex Space are
finalized and that a study shows the operation of a boat launch is feasible with the Marine Stadium and
the Flex Space fully operational". On June 22, 2021 this Board unanimously adopted another Resolution
(see Ex "B" ) asking the City to properly bring the boat ramp issue to its HEP Board which had previously
given administrative approval without discussion by its board members and "pause any consideration or
approval of a boat ramp in or adjacent to the Miami Marine Stadium until the plans for the Miami
Marine Stadium and Flex Space have been finalized and approved" . It included a memo with reasons
why a boat ramp in this location was ill-advised. Those issues and conditions have been ignored and still
exist, and forthat reason, we propose a new Resolution be addressed to the City of Miami HEP and
PZAB Boards; to reject the boat ramp and related parking located at the Miami Marine Stadium for the
following reasons:
1. A $1.25m Find Grant should not determine the future of a $100m project ($45m stadium
renovation + $50m +/- flex park)
2. The success of the historic Miami Marine Stadium venue should take precedent over any
other use. It's economic viability and survival should be the primary focus and any other use
should not be considered until the stadium is renovated and operator's input considered.
3. A boat ramp blocks the proposed Baywalk, which was a city requirement for the Marina RFP
and key component of the Virginia Key master plan. The Baywalk was to "create a
pedestrian walkway that will connect and facilitate waterfront access from the Rusty Pelican
to the western tip of the Bill Sadowski Preserve." The inter connectivity between the
stadium and restaurants are key to the stadium's survival.
4. A boat ramp in this location is not envisioned in the adopted Virginia Key Master Plan.
Further the focus of the adopted master plan calls for sustainability and green alternatives
for parking and Virginia Key. This plan is the opposite.
5. A boat ramp here is in direct conflict with the HEP Boards COA (Certificate of
Appropriateness) for the stadium.
6. A boat ramp and parking changes the core use of the flex- park and stadium. The economic
viability of a boat ramp has not been studied.
7. The inherently inefficient parking layout for vehicles and trailers uses approximately 10
acres of land and permanently monopolizes nearly 25% of the site. It greatly reduces the
size of the flex park and provides minimal parking for park- goers, staff, and events. It's
inefficient design and turning radius will impedes the design of a future park.
8. The impact of the boat show relocation to Miami Beach has never been studied by the park
designer, Civitas. The park should be reimagined first.
9. Conflict between boaters, event attendees and park goers has not been vetted.
10. A boat ramp and related boats and trailers denigrates the importance of historic venue and
architecture. An insult to one of our most influential Cuban architects; Hilario Candela who
has been a vehement champion of the stadium and community wishes. Mr. Candela did
not support a boat ramp at the Miami marine stadium.
11. Boat ramp chaos, trash and traffic cutting across this historic venue and entrance is
inappropriate.
12. Vehicles and trailers create a hazardous left-hand turn into the marine stadium for
oncoming bicyclist, pedestrian, and automobile traffic. A traffic study should be
commissioned.
13. A public boat ramp is not an "allied purpose" envisioned in the 1962 single -purpose Deed.
14. impact to Key Biscayne residents has not been studied.
15. Impact from increased motorized traffic to wildlife, seagrasses and rowers and other passive
users has not been studied.
16. On March 26, 2021, The HEP Board (Vicky Toranzo) gave administrative approval for the
boat ramp without consideration or discussion by the Board itself. How did this occur at
one of the most historically significant properties in the City of Miami?
17. City staff is representing the boat ramp is a historic component to the Marine Stadium by
inferring the permit is for the "reconstruction" or renovation to an "existing" boat ramp.
The City has been unable to produce a single legal building permit or any other proof to
show a legal boat ramp ever existed at this site. The original Miami Marine Stadium building
plans do not show a boat ramp anywhere on the property. Therefore, the boat ramp, which
sits in a non -historically designated folio, is not eligible to apply for an exception under
historic structures. By doing so, the City is skirting scrutiny by environmental, traffic and
other regulatory approvals.
18. A boat ramp in this location forever blocks the public from enjoying historic view corridor of
downtown Miami. This water view is only available to the public from the Causeway, Rusty
Pelican, or this venue. It should not be for the sole benefit of 70 boaters. It should be for
the entire community.
19. The plan as submitted for permit has parking and driveways which encroach on the historic
boundaries of the stadium. The plans are deceiving, the parking plan has not been overlaid
onto the site plan so that the impact to the stadium property can be assessed.
20. The basin itself is historically designated and the introduction of boat traffic and safety has
not been studied.
21. The ramp was planned without consultation with its historic architect, financial consultants
(who are performing an economic analysis for the City) or other experts.
22. The project exceeds a 50% improvement but does not provide parking, civil and landscape
improvements per code. There is no drainage, lighting or restrooms facilities planned.
23. There are no controls other than striping to prevent the entire site from becoming unlimited
trailer parking.
24. Due to public input the parking layout is to be revised. That has not occurred or been vetted
by any department.
25. The City's HEPB has not approved this project.
26. Boating traffic and safety enforcement has not been properly planned by any governmental
agency
For these and other reasons, the city should abandon a boat ramp at the historic Miami Marine Stadium.
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Virginia Key Advisory Board - November 27th, 2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') TEMPORARILY PAUSE ITS PLANS TO
CONSTRUCT A BOAT LAUNCH NEXT TO THE MARINE STADIUM ON VIRGINIA
KEY; DIRECTING THE BOARD LIAISON TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2018 the Virginia Key Advisory Board (`Board")
discussed various projects planned for the City of Miami's ("City") property on Virginia
Key including the renovation of the Marine Stadium, the construction of the Maritime
Center, the development of the Flex Space, and the boat ramp; and
WHEREAS, the Board voiced its concern about the number of projects planned for
the area and their adherence to the 2010 Virginia Key Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board identified various logistical issues relating to the placement
of the boat ramp, the traffic into the area, and the parking management plan; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to prioritize the renovation of the
Marine Stadium and the development of the Flex Space;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY
BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this
Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The Board recommends that the City pause its plans to construct a
boat launch next to the Marine Stadium on Virginia Key until the plans for the renovation
of the Marine Stadium and the development of the Flex Space are finalized and that a study
shoves that the operation of a boat launch is feasible with the Marine Stadium and the Flex
Space fully operational..
Section 3. The Board Liaison is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution
to the members of the City Con nission, Mayor Francis X. Suarez, City Manager Emilio
T. Gonzalez, City Attorney Victoria Mendez, and City Clerk Todd B. Hannon.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27Tn DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2018.
Joe Rasco, Chairman
A RESOLUTION OF THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PAUSE ANY
CONSIDERATION OR APPROVAL OF A BOAT RAMP IN OR ADJACENT TO THE
MIAMI MARINE STADIUM UNTIL THE PLANS FOR THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM
AND FLEX SPACE HAVE BEEN FINALIZED AND APPROVED.; RECOMMENDING
THAT THE BUILDING DIRECTOR, THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, AND THE
ACTING HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER STOP PROCESSING THE BUILDING
PERMIT FOR THE APPLICATION UNTIL (1) THE CITY'S HISTORIC AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ("HEPB") HAS CONSIDERED WHETHER
HEPB HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATION AND
WHETHER TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE PROJECT
AND (2) THE CITY COMMISSION HAS FINALIZED AND APPROVED THE PLANS FOR
THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM AND THE FLEX SPACE; DIRECTING THE VKAB
BOARD LIAISON TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AND THE
MEMORANDUM FROM BOARD MEMBER VINSON RICHER DATED MARCH 19, 2021
TO THE OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is currently working on the construction of a
boat launch and trailer parking at Virginia Key, Project 40-B70046 ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City has presented the project to the Virginia Key Advisory Board
("VKAB) on numerous occasions; and
WHEREAS, the VKAB believes it is in the best interests of the City, its residents, and
the Marine Stadium Basin users for the City Commission to pause the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY
BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings set forth in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The VKAB recommends that the City Commission direct the City
Administration to pause any consideration or approval of a boat ramp in or adjacent to the Miami
Marine Stadium until the plans for the Miami Marine Stadium and Flex Space have been
finalized and approved.
Section 3. The VKAB fin-ther recommends that the Building Director, the Zoning
Administrator, and the Acting Historic Preservation Officer stop processing the Building Permit
for the application until
1. The City's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board ("HEPB") has
considered whether HEPB has jurisdiction over the proposed Project location and
whether to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Project; and
2. The City Commission has finalized and approved the plans for the Miami Marine
Stadium and the Flex Space.
Section 3. Directing the VKAB Board Liaison to forward a copy of this Resolution and
the Memorandum from Board Member Vinson Richer dated March 19, 2021 to the members of
the City Commission, Mayor Francis X. Suarez, City Manager Arthur Noriega V, City Attorney
Victoria Mendez, and City Clerk Todd B. Hannon.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22Nn DAY OF JUKE, 2021.
Joe Rasco, Chairman
WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD
MOTION: WAB 2010-01
A MOTION OF THE MIAMI WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDING TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION TO APPROVE
THE VIRGINIA KEY MASTER PLAN AND TO CONTINUE TO WORK
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
TO FIND A LOCATION FOR THE BOAT RAMP.
ATTEST:
Hearing Date: July 13, 2010
Vote: 5 to 1
Anel Rodrig�ez, Deputy Clerk
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