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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-86-0133CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIpA �� INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM i ( r. Cesar Odio OATSJ : .:a.nuary 21, 1986 City Manager FILE. FROM! Miller J. Dawkins City Commissioner SUBJECT: NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS RE -USE PROPOSAL FOR COLA NIP BUILDING REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Please place on the February 13th Commission agenda a personal appearance of Ms. Jackie Bell, New Washington Heights Re -use Proposal for Cola Nip Building. Also, please let me know if $125,000 is available to assist with said project. We really need to know the total cost of renovations and time span for completion and when persons will be employed in the completed project. gf cc: Father Barry Jackie Bell fkt.�oc-/33 5 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ti To Cesar Odio DATE: January 27, 1986 FILE City Manager SUBJECT New Washington Heights - Re -use proposal for Cola r Nip Building FROM REFERENCES: % Xavier L. Suarez Mayor ENCLOSURES: 3 Please place on the Commission Agenda of February 13, 1986, the proposal for the Re -use of the Cola Nip Building in Overtown. cc:Vice-Mayor Miller Dawkins Commissioner Rosario Kennedy Commissioner Joe Carollo Commissioner J.L. Plummer Thank You XLS/om r. 86 - 133 XeM &)arAb771on Jfeijks Communlfy Deuelopmenf Conference �,/ -, oj' Cconomfc 17eue%pmen! A NON • PROFIT OROANIZATION 77re,ridenk .7611wr 7ielrard C. Barry Lice-7'rea.: 7euerend 7ra 76nron 7reaaurer.• 26or 7/o//o January 17, 1986 7 6ecre/ary Teverencl bmrlon 7eudoloh 4 C."ec. Dir.. ,7acke %3e// Mr. Cesar Odio, City Manager City of Miami. City Fall 3500 Pan American Drive Cu/mer Tarh Miami, Florida 33133 "Ouerlomn if RE: New Piashington heights xe-use Proposal for Cola Nip Building Dear Mr. Ohio: " .%3uild n9 Fnclosed please Lind New Washington Heights a Ccmaminity DevelorTnent Conference, Inc., Adaptive Zeller Reuse Proposal for the historic Cola Nip Building. Community This Project has been approved by the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment office and re- quires your approval to be completed. Moreso, we have enclosed a copy of the Designation Report for your edification. At this time, %e are requesting to be placed en the Calmission's agenaa for February 6, 198b. n Thanking_ you ins advance for your cooperat in this - matter. '-- S' perely, JallEx Director - JB/mes attachments F� Cu/mer /0uerlomn aCe.,YASorfiooJ cSeruice Cenler 1600 )orlAwesi 3ro( Menue • J'ami, .7/6riola .3,312J • (30J) J79-2,Y20 3001 ` 86-133 r Adaptive Reuse Proposal Historic Cola -Nip Building New Washington Heights Community Development Conference Background In May, 1985, the City Commission directed the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Project Office to assist the New Washington Heights Community Development Conference in identifying sites for the proposed Overtown Hotel Project. In the search for sites it was determined that a small scale, readily implementable project might be pursued by New Washington Heights to meet immediate economic development needs in the Overtown Community. New Washington Heights submits this proposal to purchase, renovate and manage enterprises at the Cola -Nip Building as a viable project which furthers economic development in Overtown. Project Overview The Cola -Nip or J & S Building is located at 227 Northwest 9th Street in Overtown. The building was designated in May, 1984, as an historic structure by the Miami City Commission. It is presently owned by William N. Hutchinson, Jr., and houses both commercial and residential uses. The two story building is of concrete block construction with a textured stucco finish. The building sits on a 50 x 110 lot and the actual structure covers more than 8700 square feet. The 1984 tax roll lists the assessed land value at $5,020 and improved structure value at $49,807. The total assessed value is $54,827. New Washington Heights proposes to purchase the Cola -Nip Building from the present owner. The building, which is complementary to the proposed 9th Street Pedestrian Mall, would continue to house both commercial and residential uses, with residential use on the second floor. It is proposed that a restaurant featuring ethnic cuisine be established as a primary first floor use in the building. The restaurant would employ professional as well as journeymen staff. New Washington Heights has been approached by an individual with twenty years experience in the restaurant industry as a potential manager/owner and both historical evidence (the successful St Johns Baptist Church Wednesday Dinner Operation) and recent developments (proximity to workforce housed at new government center) indicate that a venture of this type would be successful. Also, as an ancillary use on the first floor, a museum is proposed which would showcase elements of Miami's black community's history. This is in keeping with the Historic Village Concept approved in principle by the City. 086.133 4 i Adaptive Reuse Proposal Historic Cola -Nip Building New Washington Heights Community Development Conference i Background In May, 1985, the City Commission directed the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Project Office to assist the New Washington Heights Community Development Conference in identifying sites for the proposed Overtown Hotel Project. In the search for sites it was determined that a small scale, readily implementable project might be pursued by New Washington Heights to meet immediate economic development needs in Cite Overtown Community. New Washington Heights submits this proposal to purchase, renovate and manage enterprises at the Cola -Nip Building as a viable project which furthers economic development in Overtown. Project Overview The Cola -Nip or J & S Building is located at 227 Northwest 9th Street in Overtown. The building was designated in May, 1984, as an historic structure by the Miami City Commission. It is j presently owned by William N. Hutchinson, Jr., and houses both 'F commercial and residential uses. The two story building is of concrete block construction with a textured stucco finish. The building sits on a 50 x 110 lot and the actual structure covers more than 8700 square feet. The 1984 tax roll lists the assessed land value at $5,020 and improved structure value at $49,807. The total assessed value is $54,827. New Washington Heights proposes to purchase the Cola -Nip Building from the present owner. The building, which is complementary to { the proposed 9th Street Pedestrian Mall, would continue to house both commercial and residential uses, with residential use on the second floor. It is proposed that a restaurant featuring ethnic cuisine be established as a primary first floor use in the { building. The restaurant would employ professional as well as r journeymen staff. New Washington Heights has been approached by an individual with twenty years experience in the restaurant industry as a potential'manager/owner and both historical evidence (the successful St Johns Baptist Church Wednesday Dinner Operation) and recent developments (proximity to workforce housed at new government center) indicate that a venture of this type would be successful. Also, as an ancillary use on the first floor, a museum is proposed which would showcase elements of Miami's black community's history. This is in keeping with the Historic Village Concept approved in principle by the City. As for the second floor, approximately 4,000 square feet of space is currently in residential use. This floor supports a 22 bedroom, 4 bath boarding house primarily patronized by residents of the Overtown community. It is proposed that the second floor be converted into a guest house that would accommodate visitors s to the Greater Miami area. This conversion, to a guest house, would complement Overtown's historic role as a community receiving travelers and facilitate the emergence of a secondary "hotel district" meeting the needs of a revitalized community. It is proposed that New Washington Heights manage the proposed guest house at the Cola -Nip Building. Strategy As previously noted, New Washington Heights Community Development Conference proposes to purchase the Cola -Nip property in fee simple from its present owner, William N. Hutchinson, Jr. New Washington Heights will lease and/or manage space in the structure as a restaurant, museum, guest house, and possibly an ;{ additional commercial use. Dade County has indicated its willingness to participate in the renovation of the structure once it has been purchased and the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs will be approached to provide operational funds " for the.fledgling industry. Also, the Private Industrial Council has been approached to help provide manpower for the enterprise. It is requested that the City of Miami allocate $125,000 to New Washington Heights to support the adaptive reuse of the Cola Nip Building. These funds would be used to appraise and acquire the property, engineering and architectural services, attorneys fees, relocation expenses and administrative costs. A tentative budget is outlined below: Property Acquisition. . . . . . . $ 60,000.00 Property Appraisal . . . . . . . . . 1,500.00 Engineers Services . . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 Architects Services. . . . . . . . . 2,000.00 Attorneys Fees . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 500.00 Relocation Costs . . . . . . . . . 44,000.00 Administration . . . . . . 15,000.00 TOTAL $125,000.00 The acquisition of this property and subsequent development of it as a thriving business would serve as a statement by the City and example to others that economic development is a viable alternative in the Overtown community. 86-133 1J ATTACHMENT "A" Tne following improvements are pending in the immediate area of the Cola Nip Building: Infrastructure - With General obligation Highway Bond Funds, Northwest Second Avenue will be roved with landscaping imp p g ,curb and gutter and wide siaewalks to meet the objectives of the Urban Design standards & Guidelines adopted for Southeast Overtown/Park West, Road design to begin February, 1986. - With General obligation Highway Bond Funds, Northwest Third Avenue will be improved with extensive landscaping; Interim landscape to be implerented as a part of Phase I road improvements r - Two pedestrian malls (Seventh Street & Ninth Street) plan developed; be developed in the project area; an RFP for pedestrian malls designs will be advertised in late January. Housing - Through the City's Multi -family Housing vzhabilitation Program property located 24U N.W. 9th Street, 909 N.W. 2nd Court & 901 N.W. 3rd Avenue (will be up -graded) - Through the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment j Project the area bounded by Northwest loth & Sth Streets between North- west 2nd & 1st Avenues will be developed by Cruz Development C a selected Phase I developer. Miscellaneous - Loitering will be discouraged through the pruning of trees & posting of no trespassing signs in the area of the Cola Nip Building - Unsafe structures will be identified and referred to the Dade County Unsafe Structures Board and/or City of Miami Corte Enforcement Section for appropriate action - Parking will be made available at the vacant lot located at the North- ' west corner of Northwest Second Avenue and Ninth Street for the proposed Cola Nip Restaurant 86-133 3 i t 3 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM i To. Roger Carlton, Director DATE: January 14, 1986 Off -Street Parking Authority FILE: SUBJECT: Task Force -Proposed Overtown Hotel FROM: Matthew Schwartz, Director REFERENCES: Southeast Overtown/Park West Redvelopment Project ENCLOSURES: On December 17, 1985, the Off -Street Parking Authority Board expressed its willingness to establish a Task Force to consider the proposed Overtown Hotel Project. Subsequently, on January 7, 1986, Southeast Overtown/Park West staff met with Ms. Jackie Bell of the New Washington Heights CDC to consider Task Force composition. Based on this meeting, it is recommended that the Task Force include members representing the following organizations/entities: Downtown Development Authority Board Off -Street Parking Authority Staff Off -Street Parking Authority Board City of Miami Managers Office 3 New Washington Heights Board New Washington Heights Staff WTVJ-Channel 4 Thank you for your consideration. o$fi-133 COLA -NIP BOTTLING CO. 227 N.W. 9 STREET Designation Report n() cwwfl:mm w$6-133 REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF COLA -NIP BOTTLING CO. 227 N.W. 9TH STREET AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Prepared by Triisto—ric Preservation Date Consultant Accepted by n , e t e ate Conservation Board Designated by the Miami City Commission s, Ordinance No. Date i tifr CONTENTS I. General Information II. Significance III. Historical Information IV. Architectural Information V. Planning Context VI. HC Zoning Elements VII. Bibliography Page 1 4 5 6 8 9 10 k.86-i33 I. GENERAL INFORMATION Cola -Nip Bottling Co. J & S Building Current Name: J & S Building Location: 227 N.W. 9th Street Miami, Florida Present Owner: William N. Hutchinson, Jr., Trustee 200 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 600A Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Present Occupant: Various Commercial & Residential Tenants Present Use: Commercial, Residential Present Zoning District: RG-3/7 HC Zoning Overlay District: HC-1 Tax Folio Number: 01-0102-60-1260 -1- $6-133 r t { s Boundary Description of HC Zoning District: Lots 42 and 47 of the plat of P. W. WH.ITF'S RESUB OF BLOCK 26 NORTH, as recorded in Plat Book B at Page 34, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida HC Zoning Classification: Historic Site Dade County Historic Survey Rating: Architectural Significance - 2 Historical Significance - 1 Contextural Significance - 2 j -2- 86 - 1 3 3 6 Q COLA --NIP BOTTLING CO. 227 N.W. 9 STREET 9 -3- location site plan 0 8 6 " 1 `3� e � COLA --NIP BOTTLING CO. 227 N.W. 9 STREET amE ©WV L= 71 [ODD 3 i -J 1. 911 ,gT' Fk� JF? i�La�1e�1 1 �1■:qp1 location site plan Pft­ II. SIGNIFICANCE Statement of Signi�:icance: The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is significant as a reflection of life in Overtown during the 1920's and 1930's and as a good example of masonry vernacular architecture in Dade County. The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. exemplifies the vibrancy of life in Overtown, then known as "Colored Town," and the number of successful black -owned businesses which operated there. In an era of segregation, Overtown developed into a virtually self-sufficient community. One of the major businesses was the Cola -Nip Bottling Co., established in 1920 by Osborne Jenkins and William Sampson. The company bottled carbonated beverages, such as Cola -Nip, Orange Smile, and Peach Whip. The present building, which was constructed in 1925 and occupied by the company until approximately 1940, is one of the few structures which housed a major black business to survive in Overtown. The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is also a good example of masonry vernacular architecture and is one of the more interesting buildings in Overtown. It is particularly noteworthy for its parapet detail, applied ornamentation, and straightforward character. Relationship to Criteria for Designation: The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is eligible for designation under the following criteria: 3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or social trends of the community. The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is a reflection of life in Overtown during the early twentieth century and of the self-sufficiency of the community. 5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction. The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is a good example of masonry vernacular architecture in Dade County during the 1920's and is noted for its straightforward character, parapet details, and applied detailing. -4- r f:1 . 1 I III. HISTORICAL INFORMATION Date of Erection: 1925 Architect: Unknown Builder/Contractor: Unknown f Historical Context: s The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. was established in 1940 by Osborne Jenkins and William Sampson. Originally located at 926 N.W. 3rd Avenue, the company moved to its new building in 1925. i In 1929, Cola -Nip was one of 13 bottling companies in Miami. In the same year, following the death of her husband, Carrie Jenkins assumed the position of co-owner. She and W. E. Sampson ran the company until 1936, when Carrie Jenkins' new husband Ray Johnson took over his fi wife's role The company went out of business around 1940. The building has also housed such businesses as the Wisteria Hotel and the Atlanta Life Insurance Co. -5- 4 P IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION Description of building: The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is a two story rectangular structure with 11 bays across the south (front) facade. Of concrete block construction, the building is finished with textured stucco and is topped with a flat roof with parapet. The building's first story is composed of multiple storefronts, many of which have been boarded up. The three westernmost storefronts retain much of their original configuration, particularly the central recessed doorways with flanking display windows. In the center bay of the first story is a doorway, topped with a segmented arch transom, which leads to the upper floor. Windows in the middle nine bays of the second story are paired, while those on the end bays are single windows. A majority of the building's original windows, which are wooden double hung sash with five over one lights, still remain. Urn -shaped finials decorate the three curves of the building's parapet, which is banded with a plain molding. In addition to the three curves, the parapet is also stepped at each corner. A large cartouche with garlands is located under the center curve, while smaller medallions and garlands decorate the other two curves and stepped ends. A panel with the words "J & S Bldg. 1925" is located in the center bay. Description of Site: The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. faces south and is located on the corner of N.W. 9th Street and N.W. 2nd Court. The building fronts directly on the street and occupies almost the entire lot. t i -6- 4 t J r Cola -Nip Bottling Co. 227 N.W. 9th Street South (front) and east facades 1984 �3 6 6 V. PLANNING CONTEXT Present Trends and Conditions: The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. is located directly north of a four block area (UMTA area) which is being acquired for redevelopment as part of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan. The building is also a key structure in a block which is being considered for development as a historical village. The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. has proposed that the block bounded by N.W. 2nd Avenue, N.W. 2nd Court, N.W. 9th Street, and N.W. 10th Street be set aside as a historical village. Endangered historic buildings would be moved to this block. The Cola -Nip Bottling Co. would acquire added significance in such a village because it would remain on its original site. A feasibility study sponsored by Black Archives, is investigating the feasibility for the reuse of this building. Conservation Objectives: { The study by Black Archives should be completed to determine the economic feasibility of rehabilitating the t Cola -Nip building. If feasible, all efforts should be made to ensure its preservation and reuse. 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. -8- &r86- 133 I V VI. HC ZONING ELEMENTS Boundaries: The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include the entire tract of land under single ownership. Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review: The south, east, and west 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 all features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits, as set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code. f i a I 6 F VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. Local Black History Souvenir Journal, March 1982. Bloomfield, Cleomie Ward. "Ninth Street Was Most Important Street in 'Colored Town."' The Miami Times, December 9, 1982, p. 17. Dade County, Florida. Community and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division. Dade County Historic Survey, Site Inventory File for 227 N.W. 9th Street, Miami, Florida. -10- 86-13g Y ij i �i i 9 a i 86 j 4 TO Cesar H. Odio City Manager -�It rr FROM Herbert . Bai ley Assistant City Manager J CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM r E 8 0 3 1Q86 DATE February 3, 1986 FILE SUBJECT FEBRUARY 13, 1986 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS REUSE PROPOSAL FOR COLA -NIP BUILDING REFERENCES ENCLOSURES: The New Washington Heights Adaptive Reuse Proposal for the Cola -Nip Building has been placed on the February 13th Commission Agenda as a discussion item. As the enclosed attachments indicate New '�ashington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc., proposes to purchase the historic Cola -Nip Building from its present owner and undertake renovations that would facilitate a restaurant and guest house. It is proposed that $125,000.00 be allocated for this project. These funds would be used to appraise and acquire the property, engineering and architectural services, attorneys fees, relocation expenses and administrative costs. The Adaptive Reuse of the Cola -Nip Building is in keeping with the stated objectives of the proposed Overtown Historic Village, as articulated in City Commission Resolution No. 83-987, and in the Phase I Development Concept and adopted Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan (Resolution No. 82-755). Also, the adaptive reuse of this structure would compliment the proposed Ninth Street Pedestrian Mall which will be under design within the next 3-4 months. At the present time we have been unable to identify potential funds for this important project. It is recommended that the City give consideration to the allocation of $125,000.00 from 12th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds to facilitate this project and that New Washington Heights present this proposal to the Citywide Community Development Advisory Board in February when they will initiate the CO application process. Dade County has indicated its willingness to participate in the actual renovation of the structure and the State of Florida will be approached for operational funds. HJB/RB/es Attachments 8 6 - 1 :I '-% f TO: Cesar H. Odio City Manager City of Miami r DATE: January 29► 1986 FROM: Roger M. Carlt /SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL LOT NO. 41 Director `,l,f (GESU SCHOOL PROPERTY) Department of p Y "et Perking �-► The Department of Off -Street Parking is completing the construction of a new surface parking lot at the old Gesu School site located at 170 Northeast 2nd Street. The history of the Gesu School goes back to 1926 when it was constructed as the first Catholic School in Miami. Through the years it served 25 local parishes as a school as well as a place for the elderly to be served lunch and a social service center for refugees. Over the years the building had deteriorated and in the early 1980's a decision had to be made regarding its future. An effort was made to locate a developer to restore the school. When the proposed project failed, the Archdiocese made the decision to demolish the building. The parking lot design includes intense landscape screening to reduce the visual intrusion created by the back of the buildings along Northeast 1st Street. The plans also include a design criteria in which all graphics and the cashier booth will complement the architecture of the Gesu Church. Lights will be included to aide safe evening use of the property. This construction will be a vast improvement over existing conditions. In addition to the improved aesthetics of the property, the parking lot will provide convenient parking for Gesu Church and downtown businesses. The 95 spaces created will be a welcome relief for the heavily utilized municipal garage across the street. It is the normal procedure for the City Commission to schedule a dedication during the lunch period of the City Commission meeting. Therefore it is requested that you place this item on the agenda for the February 13, 1986 meeting for the Commission to determine if it is possible to hold the dedication during the March 13, 1986 regular City Commission meeting. Thank you in advance for your assistance. cc: Al Ruder Pauline Winick Ofelia Parajon-Pedraja