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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-83-0276J-83-239 0 � RESOLUTION NO. S 3�'�' A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT SIX (6) RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLAN FOR GRAND AVENUE AS AN IMMEDIATE ACTION PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Plan for Grand Avenue from McDonald to Brooker Street in Coconut Grove, calls for the physical improvement and economic development of Grand Avenue; and WHEREAS, as a result of meetings with representatives of community -based organizations concerned with economic develop- ment, and property owners, the community expressed a preference for a 6-point immediate action program rather than blanket approval of the plan; and ning Advisory Board, at its meeting WHEREAS, the Miami Plan of January 19, 1983, Item 1, following an advertised hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB-3-83, by a 5 to 0 vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL, of an immediate action program to implement additional plan recommendations, as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to implement said additional plan recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to immediately implement the following six (6) recommendations from the Plan For Grand Avenue: a. Seek redevelopment of the Tiki Club property and adjoining vacant parcels; b. Seek provision of low -interest apartment rehabilitation loans; C. Develop historic markers; d. Provide street banners; CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAR 24 1983 REE0LJ710Y NO. F.EP,1hRhS. e D. e. Seek improvement of public sidewalks; Planning Depart- ment to look into the establishment of parking meters; and f. Seek the establishment of mounted horse patrol and foot patrol, all in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. Section 2. The above recommendations are found to be in conformity with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. PASSES AND ADOPTED this 24th day of EST: RALPH G. ONGIE City Clerk PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: JOEIL E. MAXW LI. As istant City Attorney March 1903. Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A. GARCIA-PEDROSA ttorney wpc/066/ab -2- 83--27C Howard V. Gary February 7, 1983 "+ City Manager RESOLUTION - RECOINIMENDED APPROVAL IMMEDIATE ACTION PROGRAM FOR GRAND AVENUE PLAN aka" C0141-1ISSION AGENDA - FEBRUARY 24, 1983 ure i(oE. Perz ones Director PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS 1S Planning and Zoning Boards -- - Administration Department ---.....-- - ------------------ -- — ---- "It is recommended that an immediate action program to implement six recommendations of the Plan for - Grand Avenue be approved. — The Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of January 19, 1983, Item 1, following an advertised hearing, adopted Resolution PAB 3-83 by a 5 to 0 vote, recommending approval of an immediate action program to implement the following plan recommen- dations: - Seek redevelopment of 'Che Tiki Club property and adjoining vacant parcels. - Seek provision of low -interest apartment rehabilitation loans. - Develop historic markers. - Provide street banners. - Seek improvement of public sidewalks; Planning Department to look into the establishment of parking meters. - Seek the establishment of a mounted horse patrol and foot patrol. Twenty-one proponents present at the meeting. Backup information is included for your review. A RESOLUTION4 to provide for the implementation of this immediate action grogram has been prepared by the City Attorney's Office and submitted for consideration of the City Commission. GF:111 cc: Law Department NOTE: Planning Department recommendation: APPROVAL of the immediate action program. 83-2 7C f i, J PLANNING FACT SHEET APPLICANT: City of Miami Planning Department: December 8, 1982 PETITION: 1. Consideration of recommending acceptance of the Plan for Grand Avenue, August, 1982, as a general policy guideline for the physical improvement and economic development of Grand Avenue, from McDonald to Brooker Streets, in Coconut Grove; further recommending an immediate action program to implement the following plan recommendations: --Seek redevelopment of the Tiki Club property and adjoining vacant parcels --Seek provision of low -interest apartment rehabilitation loans --Develop historic markers --Provide street banners --Seek improvement of public sidewalks --Seek the establishment of a mounted horse patrol. REQUEST: To accept the Plan for Grand Avenue and recommending an immediate action program for implementation. BACKGROUND: As a result of meetings with representatives of community -based organizations concerned with economic development, and property owners, the community expressed a preference for a 6-point immediate action program rather than blanket approval of the planning document. ANALYSIS: The Plan for Grand Avenue identified the following issues as retarding economic revitalization of Grand Avenue (from McDonald to Brooker Streets): --Crime and Lack of Security --Poor Quality of Environment --Loss of Local Market --Lack of Black and Local Ownership --Lack of Expansion Space --Lack of Parking --Indeterminate Sense of Place --Weak Promotion Efforts The following objectives were identified as necessary to economic revitalization: --Increase Security --Improve Quality of Environment --Attract Local Shoppers --Increase Black and Local Ownership and Control --Develop New Retail and Office Space --Develop Public Off -Street Parking Facilities --Promote a Special Positive Identity --Protect Residential Neighborhoods to the North and South of Grand Avenue 83-2 7C r �s Consistent with community desires, the following immediate action program is recommended to initiate accomplishment of the objectives: 1. Seek redevelopment of the Tiki Club property and adjoining vacant parcels according to development concepts. 2. Seek the provision of low -interest rehabilitation loans for existing apartment buildings. 3. Develop historic markers depicting Black Grove's • past and significant events. 4. Develop street banners to convey a theme of Bahamian/Caribbean identity. 5. Seek improvement of public sidewalks to the standard of the Village Center. 6. Seek the establishment of a police mounted patrol to increase security. RECOMMUMATIM: PLAM'4ING DEPT.: Acceptance of the Plan for Grand Avenue and approval of the immediate action program. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Acceptance of an immediate action program, 5-0, January 19, 1983. 83--2'7C.