HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-79-0850RESOLUTION NO. 7 9 8 5 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF A DEVELOPMENT ORDER, APPROVING WITH MODIFICA-
TIONS, THE EXPANSION OF THE PORT OF MIAMI, A DEVELOPMENT
OF REGIONAL IMPACT, PROPOSED BY DADE COUNTY SEAPORT
DEPARTMENT FOR LUMMUS AND SAM'S ISLANDS AND BAY BOTTOM
LOCATED ON BISCAYNE BAY JUST SOUTH OF WATSON ISLAND,.
AFTER CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER
380.06, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CONSIDERING THE REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "B"; AND THE APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND THE RESOLUTION TO AFFECTED AGENCIES AND THE SEAPORT
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, The Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting held on
November 7, 1979, Itern #1 following an advertised hearing, adopted
Resolution No. PAB 66-79bY a 7 to 0 vote
recommending approval of the Development Order for the Expansion of the
Port of Miami, a Development of Regional Impact, as hereinafter set
forth; and
FINDINGS OF FACT
WHEREAS, the Dade County Seaport Department has proposed the undertaking
of the expansion of the Port of Miami, a Development of Regional Impact, as
defined by Chapter 22F-2, Rules of the State of Florida Department of Admin-
istration, located within the City of Miami, on Lummus and Sam's Islands
and Bay Bottom. Lands located on Biscayne Bay just south of Watson Island,
and comprising the following expansion: "DOCUMENT INDEX
Phase 1: Dredge and Fill (1979-1981), ITEM NO.
1. Dredge South Channel and south turning
basin to 36 ft. depth by 500 ft. width,
filling of Lummus Island
2. Install navigational aids
3. Construct 800 ft. wharf on Lummus Island
4. Install container gantry crane
5. Construct partial connection between
Dodge and Lummus Islands
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Phase 2: Wharves (1982-1986)
1. Complete dredging of South Channel to
36 ft. depth x 900 ft. width at SW
turning basin and 36 ft. x 500 ft. between
turning basins
2. Backfill east channel between Dodge and
Lummus Island
3. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus Islands
4. Site preparation and utilities
5. Passenger Terminal on Dodge Island
6. Outer Bar Channel improvements
7. Construct additional bridge connection to
mainland.
Phase 3: Port Operations Area and Support Facilities (1987-1991)
1. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus Islands
2. Install container gantry crane
3. Site preparation and utilities
4. Construct consolidation shed, control and
weigh station and maintenance garage
Phase 4 Port of Miami Access (1992-2000)
1. Complete wharf and bulkhead construction
2. Install container gantry crane
3. Site preparation and utilities
4. Construct roll-on/roll-off piggyback station
5. Construct additional support facilities
including passenger terminal, transit shed,
maintenance garage and office space.
WHEREAS, Dade County Seaport Departmentmade Application for Development Approval
for a Development of Regional Impact to the South Florida Regional Planning.
Council pursuant to Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes, and did receive a favorable
recommendation for a proposed development order on September 10, 1979 as set
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forth in the Report and Recommendations of the South Florida Regional
Planning Council attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof,
and
WHEREAS, Dade County Seaport Department has complied with all the require-
ments set forth in Ordinance No. 8290; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the Report and Recommendations
of the South Florida Regional Planning Council and each element required
to be considered by Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes; and
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
WHEREAS, the expansion of the Port of Miami, proposed by the Dade County
Seaport Department complies with the orderly development and goals of the
City of Miami, and complies with local land development regulations;'
and
WHEREAS, the proposed development does not unreasonably interfere with
the achievement of objectives of the adopted State Land Development Plan
applicable to the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development is consistent with the Report and
Recommendations of the South Florida Regional Planning Council and does
not unreasonably interfere with any of the considerations and objectives
set forth in Chapter 380, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that all requirements of
publication and other legal requirements for the issuance of the proposed
Development Order have been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City. Commission deems it advisable and in the best interests
of the general welfare of the City of Miami to issue a Development Order for
the Development of Regional Impact, as hereinafter set forth,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. A Development Order, atttached hereto as
Exhibit "A" approving with modifications, the expansion of the Port of
Miami, a Development of Regional Impact, proposed by Dade County Seaport
Department for Lummus and Sam's Islands and Bay Bottom Lands, located on
Biscayne Bay just south of Watson Island be, and the same is hereby granted
and issued.
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Section 2. The Report and Recommendations of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council dated September 10, 1979 is attached
as Exhibit "B", and made a part of this Development Order.
Section 3. The Application for Development Approval
is incorporated herein by reference and relied upon by the parties in dis-
charging their statutory duties under Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes.
Substantial compliance with the representations contained in the Application
for Development Approval is a condition for approval unless waived or
modified by agreement among the parties.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to send certified copies of this Resolution immediately to the
Florida Division of State Planning, Department of Administration, Room
530, Carlton Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32304 to the South Florida
Regional Planning Council, 1515 NW 167th Street, Suite 429, Miami, Florida;
and to Dade County Seaport Department, 1015 North American Way, Miami,
Florida 33132.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December ,1979.
ATTEST:
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Rai G. Ongie, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
. Knox, ., Cit Attorney
Maurice A. Ferre
MAURICE A. FERRE, MAYOR
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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DEVELOPMENT ORDER
Let it be known that pursuant to Chapter 380.0 Florida Statutes the
Commission of the City of Miami Florida has considered in public hearing
held on November 20, 1979 the issuance of a Development Order for the
expansion of the Port of Miami, a Development of Regional Impact to be
located in the City of Miami.
Pursuant to Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes and after due consideration
of the consistency of this proposed development with regulations, and the
Report and Recommendations of the South Florida Regional. Planning Council,
the Commission took the following action: Approval of this development
with the following modifications.
Development
1. The development consists of the following projects in phases:
Phase 1 Dredge and Fill (1979-1981)
1. Dredge South Channel and south turning basin to
36 ft. depth by 500 ft. width, filling of
Lummus Island $24,000,000
2. Install navigational aids 100,000
3. Construct 800 ft. wharf on Lummus Island 7,900,000
4. Install container gantry crane 3,600,000
5. Construct partial connection between
Dodge and Lummus Islands 600,000
6. Construct office building 4,800,000 (a)
Total Phase 1 $36,200,000
(a) Funding from source other than Port Revenue Bonds
Phase 2. Wharves (1982-1986)
1. Complete dredging of South Channel to 36 ft.
depth x 900 ft. width of SW turning basin
and 36 ft. x 500 ft. between turning basins
2. Backfill east channel between Dodge and
Lummus Islands
$14,000,000
5,600,000
3, Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus
Islands $14,900,000
4. Site preparation and utilities 5,600,000
5. Passenger Terminal on Dodge Island 4,000,000
6. Outer Bar Channel Improvements 20,800,000 (a)
7. Construct additional bridge connection to
mainland
7,200,000
Total Phase 2 $43,500,000
Total Phases 1 and 2 $79,700,000
(a) Funding from source other than Port Revenue Bonds
Phase 3: Port Operations Area and Support Facilities (1987-1991)
1. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus Islands $34,800,000
2. Install container gantry crane 3,600,000
3. Site preparation and utilities 13,300,000
4. Construct consolidation shed, control and
weigh station and maintenance garage 10,600,000
Total Phase 3 $62,300,000
Total Phases 1,2, and 3 $142,000,000
Phase 4:Port of Miami Access (1992-2000)
1. Complete wharf and bulkhead construction $44,900,000
2 Install container gantry crane 9,600,000
3. Site preparation and utilities 15,000,000
4. Construct roll-on/roll-off piggyback station 3,000,000
5. Construct additional support facilities
including passenger terminal, transit shed,.
maintenance garage and office space
Total Phase 4
Total Phases 1,2,3 and 4
8,400,000
$80,900,000
$222,900,000
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Traffic Access
2. The applicant will conductan alternatives analysis which more rigor-
ously examines impact of Port expansion -generated traffic on the
downtown transportation network. This alternatives analysis would
have the twin objectives of a) defining environmentally -acceptable
truck routes from the Port to SR 836 and b) re -considering the
routing of Port Boulevard crossing Biscayne Boulevard so that the
alignment sensitively responds. to Bicentennial Park expansion,
Bayfront Park and Biscayne Boulevard. The alternatives analysis
will consider, as a minimum, the following parameters:
other potential/planned large scale developments (Park West,
Watson Island), their impact on the area traffic and conversely
the impact of traffic on the proposed/planned developments
particularly on the Park West residential community..
an adequate level of service for the road network
the designation of construction responsibilities and
financial participation
the possibility of carrying Port -related trips directly
onto the freeway system
inter -phase of Downtown People Mover and Rapid systems to the
project
reconsideration of the proposed alignment for the new bridge
the effects of increased traffic volumes on the environment,
particularly of heavy and/or noisy vehicles
interruption of Biscayne Boulevard traffic flow until improve-
ments are implemented
the goal of having a continuous and cohesive park along the
Downtown Miami/Biscayne Bay shoreline.
If the alternatives analysis discloses a preferred alternative series
of transportation improvements which provides traffic and environmental
solutions superior to those presently proposed, and if the preferred
alternative is approved by the Dade County Department of Traffic and
Transportation and City of Miami Parks, Public Works and Planning
Departments, then the preferred altnerative will be submitted to the
South Florida Regional Planning Council for general approval as a
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substitute recommendation within one year of the recorded date of
the Development Order.
However, if the presently -proposed improvements are deemed to provide
superior traffic and environmental solutions as a result of the alter-
natives study, then the applicant agrees to fund from Port revenues
if other sources are unavailable, a program of transportation improve-
ments which maintains ADT L.O.S.at "C" or better along the roadways
identified below. All improvements will be agreed upon by the affected
County and City Departments and the applicant. Final design for the
improvements below or for a preferred alternative described above will
be submitted to the South Florida Regional Planning Council within two
years of the recorded date of the Development Order, and construction of
the designated improvements will be completed by the anniversary date
of the Development Order issuance in the year specified.
Roadway
Port Boulevard
Biscayne Blvd
NE 1st Ave.
NE 2nd Ave.
NE 5th St.
NE 6th St.
Port Blvd.
Services
Location Design Construction
From To Deadline Deadline
Miamarina Pkwy.-Port 2 yr.from 4 yr. from D.O.
Biscayne Blvd. -Miami Pky. D.O.issuance D.O. date 1992
Port Blvd.-I-395
NE 6th St.-I-395
NE 5th St. -NE 6th St.
South -NE 5th St.
I-395-NE 6th St.
NE 6th St. -NE 5th St.
NE 5th St -South
East of I-95
East. of I-95
West of Biscayne Blvd.
at Biscayne Blvd.
iss.
30 mos. from D.O. iss.
D.O. date, 1992
D.O. date, 1990
D.O. date, 1992
D.O. date, 1990
D.O. date, 1995
30 mos. from D.O. iss.
3. The applicant will provide a full fire service facility within the Port itself
meeting necessary fire supression, fire rescue and fire inspection require-
ments. An agreement will be reached between the City of Miami and the Sea-
port Department concerning the facility and any necessary manpower and
equipment needs within one year of the date of issuance of the Development
Order and be forwarded to the South Florida Regional Planning Council
4. The applicant is directed to specifically resolve the issue of submarine
cable crossings of the Southern Bell Telephone Company on the north and
south channels. around Dodge Island and Government Cut prior to the issuance
of dredging permits.
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5. The applicant agrees that, accompanying filing applications, the
area comprised of Lummus and Sams Islands will be re -platted
and that, after .filing, the applicant will apply for appropriate
zoning, i.e., W-1 Waterfront Industrial.
Environmental
6 The applicant will cooperate with Dade County DERM in insuring that all.
State and County water quality standards are met, both during and after
all dredge and fill work permitted by the Corps of Engineers and Florida.
DER for the Port expansion.
7. The applicant will conduct a magnetometer survey of all off -shore areas
affected by the project and submit a copy of the results to the South
Florida Regional Council, Dade County, and the Florida Division of
Archives, prior to the initiation of any dredge or fill work for the
project. All archaeological findings uncovered by the survey or by any
dredging activity will be reported to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council, Dade County and the Florida Division of Archives.
8. The applicant will submit a copy of the complex source permit application
to the South Florida Regional Planning Council and Dade County DERM 30 cal-
endar days prior to submittal to Florida Department of Environmental Regu-
lation. The applicant will append to the formal submittal to FDER all
comments received from the Council or DERM regarding this complex source
permit application..
9. The applicant will prepare a mitigation plan which provides for the success-
ful relocation and/or new planting of an equal acreage -density of mangrove
trees (using red, white, and black species) and seagrasses (using Thalassia
species) affected by the project. This plan is to be submitted to and
approved by the South Florida Regional Planning Council and Dade County DERM,
prior to the initiation of any dredge and fill activity for the expansion
project. Substantial implementation, defined as the location of appropriate
planting sites and the actual planting or transplanting of 50 percent of the
total acreage to be displaced, will occur within 2 years of the date of
issuance of the Development Order.
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10. The applicant will fund the expansion project through the use of
Seaport Revenue Bonds, unless outside funding assistance (with no
further financial obligation of Dade County) becomes available for
any portion, including any work on the Outer Bar Cut, of the proposed
project.
11. The applicant will promote the use of public transit by Port -related
employees and visitors by coordinating the. Port expansion plans and
future access routes with Dade County, OTA, MTA, and Aviation Department
and by providing the necessary amenities (benches, shelters, etc.) to
encourage bus ridership to and from the Port.
12. The applicant will employ passive energy conservation measures (e.g.
landscape shading, reflective surfaces, and/or roofing) to reduce and
minimize the electrical energy used to cool containers ('reefers") on -site..
13. The applicant will remove all existing exotic species and use only native
plant species in landscaping the project.
14. The applicant will submit a copy of the final drainage plan developed for
the Surface Water Management Permit on this expansion project, to the
South Florida Regional Planning Council and DERM as well as to the Water
Management District.
15. The applicant will attempt to minimize air pollution and wind erosion
during construction by sprinkling and stabilization of exposed dirt,
followed by paving and revegetation of exposed surfaces.
General
16. The applicant will incorporate all additional information requested by
the South Florida Regional Planning Council and: revisions submitted by
the applicant subsequent to original submission of the Application for
Development Approval into a complete document and will provide copies
in a timely manner, no later than one year from the date of issuance of
the Development Order, to the South Florida Regional Planning Council,
City of Miami, Dade County, and the. State Department of Community Affairs.
17. The Application for Development Approval is incorporated herein
by reference and relied upon by the parties in discharging their
statutory duties under Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. Substantial
compliances with the representations contained in the Application
for Development Approval is a condition for approval unless waived
or modified by agreement among the parties.
The Development Order shall be null and void if substantial development
of the site and transportation improvements have not begun within two
(2) years of the recorded date of the Development Order. Substantial
development is defined by the achievement of the following items:
a) Completion of final design for transportation improvements
required by Condition 2 of the Development Order,
initiation of selected improvement for NE 1st Avenue,
between NE 6th Street and I-395, and Port Boulevard where
it intersects Biscayne Boulevard.
Acquisition of all permits necessary to construct the selected
improvements to increase capacity of Port Boulevard.
d) Substantial implementation of Condition 9 as defined, and,
e) Submission of the results of the magnetometer survey taken
to South Florida Regional Planning Council, Dade County,
and the State.
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EXHIBIT ''B"
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
FOR
PORT OF MIAMI
Located in the City of Miami, Dade County
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SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
September, 1979
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cit\Ro south florida regional planning council
1515 n.w. 167th street, suite 429, miami, florida 33169 305/621-5871.
September 11, 1979
The Honorable Maurice A Ferre
Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mayor Ferre:
The South Florida Regional Planning Council has officially adopted the
enclosed Regional Impact Report for Port of Miami and forwarded copies
to the Director of Planning, the applicant, the Dade. County Development-
al Impact Committee, the South Florida Water Management District and
the Department of Community Affairs. The report is provided for your
use in reviewing the Development of Regional Impact pursuant to
Section 380.06, Florida Statutues.
While the staff of the Council is available to assist in the resolution
of any matter regarding the report, the Council has no legal mechanism
,through which it can act on this report again, except through appeal
procedures.
Chapter 380.06(7)(e) and (.I1) require that the City of Miami render a
decision on the application within thirty days after its public hearing,
unless an extension is requested by the developer. Furthermore, the
"development order" (an order granting, denying, or granting with condi-
tions an application for a development permit) must include findings of
icct and conclusions of law regarding the extentto which:
"(a) The development unreasonably intereferes with the, achievement
of the objectives of an adopted state land development plan
applicable to the area;
(b) The development is consistent with the local land development
regulations; and
(c) The development is consistent with the report and recommenda-
tions of the regional planning agency."
The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre
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September 11, 1979
Copies of any development order issued to the applicant with regard to
this project must be transmitted to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council and the Department of Community Affairs The statutory 45 day
appeal period is triggered by receipt of your development order.
If we can be of assistance in regard to this report, please have your
staff call Kevin Byrnes, Planning Specialist.
Sincerely,
M. Barry Peterson, AICP
Executive Director
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Enclosure
cc: Linda Haunert
Carmen Lunetta
Luis Ajamil
Lee Rawlinson
Jim Reid
Alex Sokolik
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A.. APPLICANT INFORMATION
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
PART II• SUMMARY OF PROJECT IMPACTS . • . . • • . • 11
A. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES 11
B. ECONOMY 15
C. PUBLIC FACILITIES • . • • 19
D. TRANSPORTATION 24
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PART III. EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT. • . • •
A. ECONOMIC BENEFITS
B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT .
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C. TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS 34
PART I V . RECOMMENDATION
INTRODUCTION
This assessment of the proposed Port of Miami expansion has been prepared
by the South Florida Regional Planning Council as required by the Florida
Environmental Land and Water Management Act, for all Developments of
Regional Impact.
The assessment is based on information -supplied by the applicant, by City
of. Miami and Dade County staff, official plans, consultants, and field
inspections. Water and related elements of the project were also review-
ed by the South Florida Water Management District. Additional research
relative to specific issues was conducted by Council staff where needed.
In accordance with the Act, this assessment and report is intended to provide
the City of Miami and the State of Florida with an overview of the positive
and negative impacts likely to, result from approval of the proposal. The
recommendations are intended to assist the City of Miami Commission in reach-
ing a decision regarding the proposed development. They are not intended to
foreclose or abridge the legal responsibility of local government to act
pursuant to applicable local laws or ordinances
Copies of any "development order" (an order granting, denying, or granting
with conditions an application for a development permit) issued with regard
to this project should be transmitted to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council and the Department of Community Affairs.
INTRODUCTION
This assessment of the proposed Port of Miami expansion has been prepared
by the South Florida Regional Planning Council as required by the Florida
Environmental Land and Water Management Act, for all Developments of
Regional Impact.
The assessment is based on information supplied by the applicant, by City
of Miami and Dade County staff, official plans, consultants, and field
inspections. Water and related elements of the project were also review-
ed by the South Florida Water Management District. Additional research
relative to specific issues was conducted by Council staff where needed.
In accordance with the Act, this assessment and report is intended to provide
the City of Miami and the State of Florida with an overview of the positive
and negative impacts likely to result from approval of the proposal. The
recommendations are intended to assist the City of Miami Commission in reach-
ing a decision regarding the proposed development. They are not intended to
foreclose or abridge the legal responsibility of local government to act
pursuant to applicable local laws or ordinances..
Copies of any "development order" (an order granting, denying, or granting
with conditions an application for a development permit) issued with regard
to this project should be transmitted to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council and the Department of Community Affairs.
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PART I - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Project Name:
Applicant:.
Port of Miami Expansion
Metropolitan Dade County'
Seaport Department
1O15`North American Way
Miami,'Florida 33132
Date of Acceptance of Application: July 31, 1979
Local Government Hearing Date:
Type of Development: Expansion of deepwater Port of Miami
Location of Development: City of. Miami
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
The proposed expansion of facilities at the Port of Miami (Figure 1)
is to meet projected demand for passenger and cargo traffic. The
proposed expansion would increase the capacity for both types of
traffic and upgrade the existing facilities. The project would be
constructed in four phases, described below, although work would be
continuous with overlap among phases.
Phase 1: Dredge & Fill (1979 1981), (See Figure 2)
1. Dredge South Channel and south turning basin
to 36 ft. depth by 500 ft. width, filling of
Lummus Island S24,000,000
2. Install navigational aids 100.000
3. Construct 800 ft. wharf on Lummus Island 7,900,000
4. Install container gantry crane 3,600,000.
5. Construct partial connection between
Dodge and Lummus Islands
6. Construct office building
Total Phase 1
600.000
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S36,200,000
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Phase 2: Wharves (1982 - 1986), (See Figure 3)
1. Complete dredging of South Channel to
36 ft. depth x 900 ft. width at S.W.
turning basin and 36 ft. x 500 ft. between
turning basins
2. Backfill east channel between Dodge and
Lummus Islands
3. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus
Islands
4. Site preparation d utilities
5. Passenger Terminal on Dodge Island
6. Outer Bar Channel improvements
7. Construct additional bridge connection
to mainland
Total Phase 2
Total Phases 1 d 2
$14,0000000.
5,600,000
14,900,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
20,800,000 (a)
7,200,000
$43,500,000
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(a) Funding from source other than Port Revenue Bonds.
Phase 3: Port Operations Area 8 Support Facilities
(1987 - 1991), (See Figure 4)
Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus
`Islands
2. Install container gantry crane.
3. Site preparation and utilities
4. Construct consolidation shed, control
and weigh station and maintenance
garage 10,600,000
Total Phase 3 $62,300,000
Total Phases 1, 2 t! 3 $142,000,000
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Phase 4: Port of Miami Access (1992 - 2000), (See Figure 5)
1. Complete wharf and bulkhead construction $44,900,000
2. install container gantry crane 9,600,000
3. Site preparation and utilities 15,000,000
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$222,900,000
The cos and phasing of major elements of the project are summarized in
.Figure 6. Funding for the expansion project will be obtained through the
sale of revenue bonds.
Current cruise ship operations at the Port involve heavy passenger traffic
on weekends (Friday - Monday), resulting in low berth occupancy during
the balance of the week. This scheduling preference is determined by market
demand and is not expected to change in the near future. Increases in passenger
volunc, inen, can only be accommodated by constructing additional passenger
terminal space in the short run. In the longer term, Toacnieve full capacity, IT
will be necessary to shift cruise ship arrival anddeparture schedules to keep
the terminal in use throughout the week.
Cargo operations at the Port require additional land area to accommodate
expected increases in container cargo operations, which are expected to make
up 90% of cargo tonnage passing through the Port of Miami by the year 2000.
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ELEMENT OF WORK
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DREDGE PORT OF MIAMI, HARBOR
DREDGE PROP. OUTER BAR CUT
CONSTRUCT PROP. SUBMERGED JETTY
INSTALL NAVIGATION AIDS
MARGINAL WHARVES
CONSTRUCT BOOFT. BERTH, LUMMUS
ISLAND, CONTAINER TERMINAL
CONSTRUCT BERTHS, DODGE ISLAND
CONSTRUCT CONNECTION
LUMMUS TO DODGE ISLAND
CONSTRUCT BERTHS, LUMMUS ISLAND'
BACKFILL EAST CHANNEL
PORT OPERATIONS AREA
AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
INSTALL CONTAINER GANTRY CRANE
11.
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13.
14.
15.
16.
GRADING, DRAINAGE AND PAVING
CONSTRUCT RAILROAD AND
PIGGY BACK STATION
INSTALL RAIL YARD EOUIPMENT
UTILITIES
BUILDINGS
PORT OF MIAMI ACCESS
PORT ENTRANCE ROADWAY WITH
HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
ACCUM. ESTIMATED CONSTR. COSTS
ANTICIPATED REVENUE
ACCUM. ANTICIPATED REVENUE
)•s FUNDING FROM SOURCES
OTHER THAN PORT REVENUE BONDS AND NOT
INCLUDED IN CUMULATIVE TOTALS
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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
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3.0
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0.6
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2.0 -,2.0
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4.0
4.0
4.0
2.6
3.2
3.2
2.0
TOTAL
3.6
3.6
TOTAL
9.0
15.7
11.5
8.0
< 8.8
9.6
8.7
8.6
12.7
12.1
12.2
12.7
12.6
15.5
21.8
16.2
7.0
13.8
, 13.6
-
-
9.0
24.7
36.2
44.2
53.0
62.6
71.3
79.9
92.6
104.7
116.9
129.6
142.2
157.7
179.5
195.7
202.7
216.5
230.1
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15.5
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8.1
8.3
9.3
8.7
8.6
12.5
12.5
12.5:
12.5
12.8
19.0
19.0
19.0
19.0
18.9
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9.0
24.5
36.0
44.1
52.4
61.7
70.4
79.0
91.5
104.0
116.5
129.0
141.8
160.8
179.8
198.8
217.8
236.7
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PHASE II
PHASE III
PHASE IV _
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108.7
4.7
29.4
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5.6
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15.8
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2.4
17.5
23.0
7.2
7.2
230.1
PART 11: SUMMARY OF PROJECT IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Air
Air pollutant emissions will be significantly high, requiring a
complex source permit from Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation on the basis that total vehicle trips from the project.
exceed the DER criterion of 1,000 vehicles/hr. or more.
Total pollutant emissions (see Table A-1) however, are the product
of ships, locomotives, refrigerated boxcars ("reefers"), cranes,
and tractors in use at the Port as well as vehicle trips (on -and
off -site). Volumes of emissions by 1997, including off -site
project -generated traffic, are projected by the applicant to be
61,782 lbs/day in carbon monoxide, 14,541 lbs/day in hydrocarbons;
26,425 lbs/day in nitrogen oxides, 1,620 lbs/day in particulates; and
2,270 lbs/day in sulphur oxides.
2. Land
The existing lands (Dodge, Lummus, Sam's and Little Islands), as well as
the Lands to be formed as part of the expansion, were or will be formed
by the deposit of material dredged from Biscayne Bay. Upon consolid-
ation, the sandy soil and dredged limerock will pose slight limitation
to development. The existing 284.5 acres of Dodge Island will be
expanded bythe addition of Lurnmus Island (82.4 acres), Sam's Island
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TABLE A-1.
AIR POLLUTION EMISSIONS FROM PROJECT
Emissions (pounds per day).
Type of Carbon Nitrogen
Year Source Monoxide Hydrocarbons Oxides
Particulates
Sulfur
Oxides
1978 Off-site1 21,573 3,045 1,382 169 65
On -site 2 3,869 3,010 9,756 510 893
Total 25,442 6,055 11,138 679 958
1980 Off -site 27,540 3,888 1,764 216 83
On -site 4,691 3,435 11;011 577 1,008
Total 32,231 7,323 12,775 793 1,091
1985 Off -site 34,272 4,838 2,195 269 103
On -site 5,903 4,401 14,153 741 1,297
Total 40,175 9,239 16,348 1,010 1,400
1990 0ff-site 37,638 5,314 2,411 295 113
0n-site 6,740 5,268 17,096 895 1,567
Total 44,378 10,582 19,507 1,190 1,680
1995 0ff-site 43,681 6,167 2,798 343 131
On -site 7,818 6,133 19,917 1,041 1,826
Total 51,499 12,300. 22,715 1,384 1,957
2000 Off -site 52,479 7,409 3,361 412 157
0n-site 9,303 7,132 23,064 1,208 2,113
Total 61,782 14,541 26,425 1,620 2,270
1
Off -site includes all vehicle trips to or from the project site,
excluding the last mile distance covered within the Port property.
2 On -site includes ship, iocomotive, and on -site vehicie use. It does -
not include cranes, tractors or refrigerated boxcars ("reefers").
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(3.3 acres) and 140 acres of Biscayne Bay surface area. This
expansion is estimated to require 7.6 million cubic yards of
dredged material, taken from the. Bay while dredging the navigation
channels and turning basins.
3. Water
The site is located in Biscayne Bay, hence groundwater
is saline and none of the existing or proposed area provides
direct aquifer recharge.
The impact of the project'upon the water quality of the Bay is
discussed under Part III: Evaluation of the Project.
4. Wetlands
The project proposes to displace approximately 5.6 acres of mangroves'
(red, black and white), including 5.3 acres on Lummus island, .23
acres on Sam's lsl,and, and .10 acres on Little Island. The applicant
proposes, under a voluntary mitigation plan, to re-establish displaced
mangrove and upland communities on another, as yet undetermined, site.
Permitting requirements for mangrove removal include authorization from
the Department of Environmental Regulation and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Although these permits have been applied for, the. application,
(a joint dredge S fill permit, DER #113-19502 and USACE n79B-0623),
does not include mangrove removal in the project description. Also,
the City of Miami requires a tree removal permit for all trees having
a trunk diameter exceeding three inches.
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5. Floodplains
The 100-year flood plain elevation for Dodge Island is +10 ft.
NGVD, and +9.0 ft- NGVD for Lummus and Sam's Islands First floor
elevations will be +10.5 ft. NGVD and +12.5 ft. NGVD, respectively.
Road elevations on Dodge Island will be +8.0 ft NGVD, three feet above
the 10-year flood elevation; while road elevations on Lummus and
Sam's Island will be a minimum of +12.0 ft. NGVD. The project area
qualifies for Federal Flood Insurance.
6. Vegetation & Wildlife
The proposed expansion plans will have significant adverse „impacts.
on the mangrove wetlands and marine biota in the vicinity of the
Port of Miami. In addition to the removal of 5.6 acres of mangroves,
a total of 81.5 acres of seagrasses, including 5.4 acres of Thalassia,
52 acres of Halodule, and 24.1 acres of Halophila, will be
destroyed.
directly
Other impact upon flora and fauna will be slight with the e cent i cn
of perching and feeding areas for several Threatened bird species.
These bird species are: Brown Pelican, Osprey, Southern Bald Eagle,.
and American Kestrel.
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. Historical and Archaelogical Sites
No historical or archaelogical sites are known within the project
boundaries, although the off -shore area proposed for channelization
may contain shipwreck sites of archaelogical value. The Florida
Division of Archives has recommended that a magnetometer survey of
the site be performed prior to channel dredging.
B. ECONOMY
1. Employment
The project is expected to create an average of 304annual construction
jobs over the next 18.5 years (see Table B.1.1),'providing an
annual average construction payroll of $4,560,500. Moreover, the
Port expansion is expected to generate an average annual increase of
208 full-time permanent jobs, with a payroll of $2,774,000 (see
Table B.1.2). The applicant anticipates that normal expansion of the
Dade County labor market will meet the labor needs of this project.
2. Project Financing
Most of the Port expansion is to be financed from the sale of
Seaport Revenue Bonds. The applicant's analysis of the Port's future
bonding needs, compared with anticipated net revenues to supporT rttie
bond debt service, indicates that revenue bonds are a feasible source
of funds for the expansion project (see Table B.2). Additional funding,
in the amount of $20,800,000, will be sought from the U.S.: Army Corps
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•
TABLE B.1.1
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT AND PAYROLL, BY PHASE
No. of
Jobs Estimated Payroll
Phase 1 250 $3,760,000
Phase 2 321 4,814,000
Phase 3 302 4,534,000
Phase 4 314 4,705,000
Annual Average (18.5 yrs.) 304 4,560,500
Source: A.D.A.
TABLE B.1.2
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT, BY PHASE, AND PAYROLL
Total Marginal
Employment increase Payroll
Current (1979) 1,370 -- $17,825,000
Phase 1 1,728 358 +4,658,000
7„ase 2 2,382 654 +8,554,000
Phase 3 3,261' 879 +11,803,000
Phase 4 5,219 1,958 +26,304,000
Avg. Annual Increase (18.5 yrs) 208 $2,774,000
Source: A.D.A.
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III IIIIIIu1IIIIVIIIPI E
TABLE B.2
PORT OF MIAMI
REVENUE AND EXPENSE PROJECTIONS
(1979 DOLLARS)
FY '79 it '80 it '81 FT '82 FV , '0 83 Fr 5 FY '90 FV '95 1Y '2000
01ERAIING REV.
Cargo Wharfage $1,660,000 $1,880,000 $2,070,000 $ 2,275,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 3,030,000 $ 4,880,000 $ 7,855,000 $12,650,000
Rentals 1,230,000 1,350,000 1,485,000 1.635,000 • 1,800,000 2,180,000 3,500,000 5,650,000 - 9,100,000
Pass. Wharfage 1,260,000 1,938,000 1,550,000 1,6750 ,000 1000 ,810,000 2,100,000 3,100,000 4,550,00 6,690,000
Declare fees 1,260,000 1,435,000 1,
Demurrage Fees 605,000 740,000 815,00 900,000 990,000 1,195,000 1,930,000 3,100,000 5,000,000
Water Sales 345,000 385,000 430000 ,000 470000 ,000 510000 ,00' 590000 ,000 780000 ,000 000 1 965,000 1,160,000
Nisc 285,000 315,000 350,000 380,000 420,000 510,000 820,000 1,320,000
000
2•,
Storage V55,000 60,000 65,000 75�00 80000 95,000 160 000 250 000 120000
TOTAL REV. 17,51066 18,S1�00D 19,380�b0 310;26006 $11,215�00 517,316000 St491�06 Y9,575�00 i11,190�b8 OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries 6 ages 61,943,00 $2,010,000 $2,080,000 $ 2,155,000 1 2,230,000 6 2,390,000 $ 2,840,000 $ 3,370,000 $ 4,000,000
Utilities
6 Plaint. 467.000 466,0 0 490,00 520,00 545,000 575,000 640,000 835,000 1,090,00 1,430,000
Insurance 233,000 245,000 255,00 265,000 280,000 300,000 375,000 465,000 580,000
Ten. Adm. 90 000 9RI-1 17,GOD0) (11 l3D,'O D) (T--,,14117Db) (S"iib7b'a6D� (T3`,Da00b 0Z LT6`110„00) (1 7;/25�002 �i"q`,D7D;OaD)
000
TOTAL EXPENSES ST�08Ti,05D) (• ,
NET OPER. REV, $3,514,000 s4,355,000 $5,050,000 $ 5,762,000 6 6,545,00 $ 8,270,000 913,800,00 622,150,000 $35,160,000
NON-OPEP. REV.
Interest $ 320,000 $ 330,000 $ 350,00 $ 370,000 6 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000
5a1e of F111 20,000 200,000 20.00 200,000 200,00 - 25.00
...
Other' 25,000 25,000 25:000 25,000 25.00 2500 2500 25000 --
TOTAL 6 365,000 6 555,00 $ 575,00 $ 595.000 S 625,00 $ ' 425,00 S 425,00 $ 425,00 6 425.00
REVENUE AVAIL.
FOR 0E81 SERVICE $3,899,000 $4,910,000 95,625,00 $ 6,357,000 $ 7,170,000 $ 8,695,00 814,225,00 922.575,00 $35,585,00
Source:
Executive Summary, Master Development Plan
Port of Miami, February, 1979
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of Engineers to dredge the Outer Bar Cut. The applicant also
will seek funding from Florida Department of Transportation
for bridge improvements spanning the Intracoastal Waterway to
the mainland, but is committed to fund these improvements
using port -generated revenues if outside assistance is unavailable.
Market Study
The healthy revenue picture of the Port's future presented by the
applicant depends on the timely realization of projected growth
in passenger and cargo traffic through the Port of Miami. Over
the past 23 years, cruise passenger traffic has increased at an
annual rate of 14 percent; and over the last ten years, at 8 percent
per year. Port authorities have projected passenger traffic to
increase through the year 2000 at an annual rate of 6.5 percent,
although short-term, projections are more optimistic, based on the number
of additional passenger ships programmed tocome into service by 1985.
Cargo traffic is expected to grow in proportion to Miami's emergence
as an international trade and business center with Latin America.
C.:rgo is projected to increase from 1.9 million tons/year (1979)
to 15.6 million tons/year in the year 2000, or an increase of 10
percent per year. While cargo tonnage will increase as a result o
the expansion, the Port Department expecis to maintain the image of.
the Port as a "clean" operation by increasing capacity for handling.
container cargo rather than break -bulk cargo. This expansion effort
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requires the additional land area of Lummus Island for adequate
stacking and storage of cargo in -transit through the Port.
4. Fiscal Impact
The Port of Miami,' as an operation of the Dade County Seaport
Department, is exempt from real .property taxes assessed by the
City of Miami and Metropolitan Dade County. An; increase in
personal property valuation, resulting from the Port expansion,
represents an increase in tax revenue to local governments. The
economic benefit to local governments is heavily dependent upon
the realization of cargo traffic projections (see Table B.4).
C. PUBLIC FACILITIES
. Wastewater Management
Wastewater flows from the Port of Miami are primarily handled by
the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Authority, which has sufficient excess
capacity to serve all of the projected increase in demand (an
increase of .16 mgd by the year 2000 over the current .13 mgd).
Bilge wastes from ships in Port would be handled separately from
other wastewater by pumping from the ships into sealed tanks
to be included in the new berth space. Commercial tank -truck
operators would subsequently pump out the stored bilge waste an
possibly, reclaim petroleum by-products.
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CITY
COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
SPECIAL DISTRICT
4
TOTAL
'
Revenues
Fxnend.
Surplus
Rrvenuer,
Expend.
SurDlus
Revenues
-Expend.
Surolu'lRpvenues
Fxoend
Surplus '.Revenues3
Expend_
Surntu
Phase 1
50,108
35,865
' 14,243
63,596
35,975
27,620
3,858
0
3,858
1,128
367
741
118,691
72,228,
46,463
Phase 1 IL_2
81,058
65,520
15,538
1
109,151
65,720
43,431
8,793
' 0
8,793
1,776
706
1,069
200,778
131,946
68,831
Phase 1. 2
4 3
133,039
88,061
44,979
162,837
,
88,331
74,506
25,312
•
0
25,312
3,048
949
2,099
I
324,236
177,341
146,895
Phase 1, 2,
4•
3 &
421,693
,
196,158
225,535
446,657
196,759
.249,897
122,194
0
122.194
10,228
i
2,115
8,113
1,000771
395,032
I.
605,738
I
Assumes average 'expenditures/capita'based 'on budgetary experience of city, county. specia
district from 1974-1978. and property tax revenues at the 197B level.
Assumes 1979 millage rate of 6.5 mills and no direct increase in student pop
as a non-residential development.
Tax revenues based on' an assumed increase in office and handling equipment,
to` existing inventory on -site.
Calculated by Council staff.
district, and school-
ulation resulting from the project
and cargo containers proportional
II 1111II111IIl 1118
. Drainage
The proposed drainage plan would service about 150 acres of Dodge
Island and 227 acres on Lummus and Sam's Islands. The proposed
system includes seepage trenches, surface ponding storage,
and retention basins with overflow discharge to Biscayne
Bay. This system is designed to retain the first inch of runoff in
accordance with existing design requirements and regulations, which
require about 31.4 acre-feet of storage. This storage volume require-
ment will be met through the construction of 42,730 lineal feet of
trench, having a volume of 26.1 acre-feet, and additional surface
retention area holding of 28.09 acre-feet, for a total 54.19
acre-feet storage capacity.
The drainage system, incorporating seepage trenches, grass swales,
and pollution retardant basins, is expected to filter 90 percent
of the runoff pollutant loads from direct discharge into Biscayne
Bay. However, even with the retention system, runoff loads will
increase tenfold over pre -expansion conditions.
Water Supply
The applicant estimates potable water consumption
the present 0.51 mgd to 1.15 mgd in the year 2000. Water will be
supplied by Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Authority, which has sufficient
capacity to meet projected demands with ample residual supply for fire
emergencies. The Authority plans to connect the Port of Miami water.
main to an existing main on Virginia Key, thereby providing a dual
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will increase
from.
source of supply and eliminating the Port's vulnerability to temporary
interruptions of supply from the mainland.
Solid Waste
The applicant estimates that solid waste generation will increase
from the current level of 79 cu. yards/day to 463 cu. yards/day by
the year 2000. Solid waste is principally a result of cargo operations,
with breakbulk cargo contributing approximately 75 percent of all solid
waste generated at the Port. Dade County Department of Public Works
will provide solid waste removal, and has indicated the capability to
meet projected service demands from the project.
ti
5. Energy
Electricity consumption is projected to increase 7 fold from 36,000
KWH/day to 256,000 KWH/day by the year 2000. After 1982, two-thirds
(2/3) of this consumption will be to cool refrigerated containers
("reefers') in transit at the Port. FPL has indicated the ability to
meet these projected demands but will need to lay new under-
ground conduits from Miami Beach to the Port, as described in a
joint permit application to the USACE and DER (#13-21217)
. Education'
Not applicable.
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7. Recreation and Open Space
No public recreational facilities or open space are provided
in the expansion proposal. Moreover, some areas of Biscayne Bay,
as well as Lummus, Sam's, and Little islands, which are used now
for public recreation, will be removed from public access.
8. Health Care
Health care is available on -site at two private medical facilities.
Additionally, according to the applicant, emergency medical service
is available from the City of Miami within an average response time
of 4-5 minutes.
9. Police and Fire
Upon completion of the expansion, the Seaport Department will have
a security force of 24 officers, with additional administrative
personnel. The project proposal includes an elaborate series of
control checkpoints and other measures to insure improved security
for personal property in the Port. Furthermore, Dade County PSD
provides 24 hour patrol on the site.
Fire -fighting service is provided by the City of Miami, which has
indicated its ability to serve the project. Response time is
estimated at less than 2 minutes, with an emergency communication
system to control bridge access. Additional fire -fighting protection
is provided by ships' crews and from tugboats which are equipped with
water pumps and foam.
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TRANSPORTATION
Existing Traffic
Average daily traffic conditions within the primary impact area
(see Figure 7) of the Port are acceptable (see Table D-1)
however, as in the case of many downtown areas, Miami suffers
traffic congestion during the peak rush-hour times when bevels
of service on downtown streets fall to E or
•
Traffic to and from the Port evidences some deviation from the
normal downtown pattern due to the unique peak -hour conditions
associated with Port operations. While the downtown weekday peak -
hour traffic rush is from 5-6 p.m., the Port -related peak is from
3-4 p.m. The Port has its weekend traffic peak on Saturday from
10-11 a.m., when background traffic downtown is substantially
reduced.
Within the primary impact area, a review of Table D-1 indicates
that Port Blvd, from Miamarina Parkway, to the. Port, and N.E. 1st
Avenue, south of 1-395, are over -burdened presently. In the case
of Port Boulevard, the capacity of the roadway is constrained h the
number and length of bridge openings, which account for an average
16 percent daily reduction in roadway capacity. The narrowing of
N.E. 1st Avenue from 4 to 2 lanes as it approaches and passe., unuer
the 1-395 overpass represents a limitation to the physical capacity
of this roadway to carry higher volumes.
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a
PORT
OF
MIAMI
PRIMARY
1
Roadway
Port Blvd.
TABLE D-1
EXISTING (1979) AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC
Segment Existing
From To No. Lanes Capacity Volume V/C LOS
Biscayne Blvd. Miamarina Pkwy. 4D 22,000 13,860 .63 A
Miamarina Pkwy. Port 2 10,000 13,900 1.39 E
Location
Biscayne Blvd. North of Port Blvd. 8D 40,000 36,000 .90
South of Port Blvd 8D 40,000 36,000 -.05
84
00 ,5.
NE 2nd (S. Bd.) South of 1-395 3 16,000 3 16,000 13,00 84
South of NE 6th St. 16,000 9,800 .61"
South of NE 5th St. 3 9
NE 1st (N..Bd.) South of 1-2 11,000 15,000 1.36
395 3 16,000 8,400 .56 A
South of NE 6th St. . 16,000 6,200. .39 A
South of NE 5th St. 3
3 16,000 5,400 .34
NE 5th St (E. Bd.) East Of-1 3 16,000 ,400 .4 '
West of Biscayne Blvd..
3 16,000 4,100 .26
NE 6th St. (W. Bd.) East of 1-95 3 16,000 4,00 .2
West of Biscayne Blvd
96,000 59,,500 .62
MEW
A
2. Projected Traffic
Port -related traffic has been projected by the applicant in proportion
to existing conditions at the Port, magnified by the project -related
increase in passenger volume and cargo tonnage (see Table D-2), and
added to existing'MUATS projections for downtown Miami.
Projected average daily traffic conditions are maintained at level
of service "C" or better through 1991,.except for N.E. 2nd Avenue.
which falls to "D" and further deterioration of the two roadways
(Port Blvd. and N.E. 1st Avenue) previously mentioned. By the ;aar
2000, all major arterials within the impact area would be operating a
"D" or worse, except,1-395, N.E. 5th Street, and Biscayne Boulevard,
south of Port Boulevard.
3. On-Site/Off-Site Improvements
In recognition of the existing peak -hour and future average daily
traffic congestion in the downtown area, the applicant has proposed
a series of improvements (see Table D-3) to better manage the conflict
between background and project -related traffic.
A key component to Port operation is uninterrupted access to the
mainland. The existing two-lane capacity of Port Boulevard. east
of Miamarina Parkway Drive, is further constrained by bridge openings
which reduce its daily effective capacity by an average of 16 percent.
To overcome this operational limitation, the applicant proposes
a 4 lane high-level bridge from Dodge Island to the
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TABLE 0-2
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC i'uw.IFC1I0'L; • .
1981
Segment No. Lanes Capacity Volume V/C LW,
FromBTo
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19800 0.90 U 23500 1.07 C 32800 1.49 E
Miamarina Pamarina Pkwy 2D 210.000 15350 01.53 1 19800 1.98 F 23500 2.35 F 32800 3.28 F
Miamarina Pkwy Port-2 10.000 15350 1.53 I
1986 1991
Volume V/C Loi Volume V/C Los
2000 t
Volume V/C LOS
location
80 40,000 37212 0.93 c 40167 1.00 c 43094 1.08 C 48788 1.22 D
Biscayne Blvd North of Port Blvd 80 40,000 32612 0.81 B 29367 0.73 LS 26794 0.66 A 20188 0.50 A
South of Port Blvd
3 16,000 14500 0.90 H 17016 1.06 C 19412 1.21_ D 24224 1.51 E
NE 2nd (S. Bd.) South of1-39512916 0.81' 0 14512 0.91 C 14924 1.12 D
South of NE 5th St. 3
South of NE 6th St.' 3 16,000 112000750.67 14704 0.91 c 18628 1.16 D 25856 1.62
is nnn tn75n 0.67 A.
2 11,000 15100 1.37 E 15416 1.40 E 15712 1.43 E 16524 1.50 E
liE 1st (N. Bd.) South of 1-395 3 16,000 7300 0.49 A 12016 0.75 ti 16112 1.01 C 23824 1.49 E
South of NE 6th St. 10704 0.67 A 13928 0.87 B 19856 1:22:
DSouth of NE 5th St. 3 16.000 7450 0.46 A3 16,000 67620.42 A10163 0 63 A 13466 0.84 B 19832 D �'�
NE 5th St (E. Bd.) East of 1-95 10383 0.65 A 12506 0:78 a 11312 1.08 C !
We -. Biscayne Blvd 3 16.000 7913 0.49 . A
3 16.000 5562 0.35 . A 9363 0:58 A 13066 0:82 B 20032 1.25 U
NE 6th St (W. Bd.) East of 1-95 12583 0.78 B 16306 1.02 c 24012 1.50 E
We. of Biscayne Blvd - 3 16.000 -8513. - 0:53. A _
96.000 62938 0.66 A 71725 0.75 is 80340 0.84 B 96478 1.00 C
II I III IIII!I111A!11!!I
TABLE 0-3
' MODIFICATIONS TO THE IMPACT AREA ROADWAY NETWORK
PROPOSED BY APPLICANT
Phis* 1
ioad.a
New bridge
From
Dodge island
Segment
To
Mainland
M.E. B N.W. 6th St. $iscayneY1vd. 1.95
M.C. 1 N.Y. 7th St.(a) Biscayne Blvd. 1-9S
N.E. 2nd Avenue
N.E. lit Avenue
Port Boulevard
Port
1-39S M.E. 7th St.
1.395 N.E. 7th St.
Sitcom* Blvd.
(Intersection)
Dodge Island
N.E. 7th St, N.E. 2nd 5t.
Phase 2
Bo dwar
li►cayne
M.E. 6th Street
M.E. 7th Street
Modificationt
Construction of the !.lane nigh
level bridge should start im-
mediately after development: of
post expansion
Eliminate parking to provide
for 3 east bound lanes
Eliainate parking to provide
for 3 west bound lanes
Eliminate parking to provide
for 3 lanes
Ellainate paring to provide
for 3 lanes -
ledify geometries at gait as
indicated on Figure 31.6
Sign traffic with destinations
via Biscayne Blvd. to ulsting-
►ort boulevard
M.E. 1K St. Sign
north
directraffic
tly instead of
to1.95via
1.395
Intersection with
N.E. 6th St. end N.E. 7th St.
N.E. 2nd Avenue
N.E. 1st Avenue
Modifications
Elevate roadway to provide grade mars.
tion over Biscayne Boulevard
Geometric changes to provide for
free .flow left turn
Geometric .changes ta'provide for
free floe right turn
(a) Construct roadway across Florida East Coast 1hilway.
Source: A.D.A.
mainland, while maintaining the existing bridge in operation.
Other improvements are directed towards improving the capacities
of streets carrying project traffic (by eliminating street parking),
redirecting one-way flows, and road -signing to facilitate traffic
flow.
In view of the extended length of the Port expansion project and
the on -going discussions on, the whole downtown transportation
system between the City of Miami, Dade County, Florida DOT, and
the Urban Mass Transportation administration, the improvements
presented by the applicant are seen as one alternative to meet the
objectives and needs of the Port operation. Continued discussions
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I1 ollimim
and cooperation among and between all of the above agencies
is necessary to establish a program which meets these objectives
and serves the broader interests of the City of Miami, Dade'
County, the South Florida Region, and the State.
HOUSING
Not applicable.
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PART III: EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT
A review of the discussion in Part II indicates that the most significant
regional impacts of the Port of Miami expansion will be upon the economy,
environment, and the transportation network of Dade County and the South
Florida Region.
Economic Benefits
The Port expansion, in fiscal terms, can be seen as a major benefit to the
residents of the Region and Dade County. Based on current tax rates and
the applicant's projection of added personal property valuation resulting
from the project, the estimated annual fiscalsurplus to local government
is summarized below.
Estimated Fiscal Surplus Resulting from Proiect
Special School
City County District District Total
Phase 1 $ 14,243 $ 27,620 $ 741 $ 3,858 $ 46,463
Phase 2 15,538 43,431 1,069 8,793. 66,831
Phase 3 44,979 74,506 2,099 25,312 146,895
Phase 4 $225,535 $249,897 $8,113 $122,194 $605,738
Moreover, the project will provide an average of 304 annual temporary
construction jobs over the next 18.5 years and:208 permanent jobs over
the same period.
The direct economic benefit of the project are permanent and temporary
jobs on -site and local expenditures for materials and services by the
Port. The indirect impact of the Port results primarily from the
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expenditure of income and wages for goods and services, which create
business, and the need for more jobs. The Port presently is estimated
to contribute 0.5 billion dollars directly and indirectly to the Dade
County economy. The direct economic impact of the Port is projected
by the Applicant to rise to 1.52 billion dollars; and the indirect, to
2.29 billion dollars per year by the year 2000. While serving to
support and diversify the local economy, the continuing function of the
Port of Miami as a short -cruise passenger and containerized cargo
facility complements the operation of Port Everglades as a break -bulk
cargo and extended -cruise passenger facility serving the Ft. Lauderdale-
Hollywood metropolitan area, as well as the South Florida Region.
Environmental Impacts
The Port expansion proposal raises several environmental concerns. Ambient
air quality of the area will be adversely affected with estimated emissions
by the year 2000 of 61,782 Ibs/day of carbon monoxide, 14,541 Ibs/day
of hydrocarbons, 26,425 Ibs/day of nitrogen oxides, 1,620 lbs/day of
particulates, and 2,270 lbs/day of sulfur oxides. These levels, even
though they are dispersed over a wide area, represent a major source of air
pollution in the South Florida Region. Future air quality Mc7itcring
advisable to document the impact of Port operations on ambient air
quality and provide a basis for assessing possible future constraints on
Port operations.
Based on the applicant's analysis of the hydrodynamics of the Biscayne Bay
in the vicinity of the Port of Miami, water movement in the Bay will be
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increased in an east -west direction, facilitating flusing action within
Biscayne Bay, while north -south flow will decrease, due to blockage
by the proposed expanded land mass.
Water quality in Biscayne Bay, near the Port, is considerably degraded,
although not in violation of current Florida standards for Class III
waters. Several activities and conditions associated with the proposed
expansion present potential sources of short- and long-term pollution.
Dredging causes localized increased turbidity, releases silt (which can
smother bottom -dwelling communities), and deepens Bay bottoms beyond
the penetration depth of sufficient light to sustain seagrass and coral
communities. Spoil sites may erode before stabilization, dispersing
sediments which contribute to increased turbidity and bottom siltation.
Increased ship traffic at the Port will add to the pollutant loadings,
especially oil and grease, and poses a greater chance for large accidental
oil spills within Biscayne Bay.
Finally, surface water runoff from the Port of Miami can contribute
significant amounts of pollutants to Bay waters, inasmuch as runoff
is one., of the primary sources of water pollution in Dade County.
.In order tominimize the potential adverse impacts of the project on
water quality, the applicant states that they will observe the best
management practices in design and construction.
State and County water
quality standards will be met during dredge and fill operations,
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water quality monitoring program will be implemented as a permit require-
ment of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, and the surface
drainage system will be constructed with ample capacity to retain at least
the first inch of runoff, which contains the heaviest pollutants.
Additionally, the loss of existing mangroves and grassbeds, the loss of
existing perching and feeding areas of threatened bird species, and the
removal of existing lands and waterways from public recreational use are
all adverse effects of the project. Clearly it would be beneficial and
advisable for the applicant to mitigate the impact of losses with a program,
which at a minimum, relocates or replaces mangroves and grassbeds displaced
by the project.
Transportation Impacts
Port expansion will affect the existing and future transportation'network
of downtown Miami streets and regional arterials and expressways in Dade
County.
Within the primary impact area of the project, Port Boulevard, between
Dodge. Island and Miamarina Parkway, and N.E.1st Avenue, south of 1-395,
N,c,anlly are operating over -capacity. On Port Boulevard this is due, in
part, to the reduction in effective roadwaycapacity caused by bridge
openings. Level of service on N.E. 1st Avenue is reduced because of
the narrowing of the roadway from 4 TO 2 lanes as it approaches the 1-395
overpass.
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Existing Port operations generate 13,900 average daily trips`. Peak
traffic for the Port occurs on Friday and Saturday, coinciding with the
arrival and subsequent departure of many of the cruiseliner ships.
Peak -hour conditions .related to the Port operations, occur at 3-4 p.m.
on. Fridays and 10-11 a.m. on Saturdays.
The applicant projects 32,800 average daily trips on Fridays, and 30,400
trips on Saturdays by the year 2000. In order to meet this average daily
demand, several bottleneck conditions in the downtown Miami area, including
access routes to Dodge Island from the mainland, must be improved to
handle this demand. Due to the extended length of the project timing, and
in consideration of the interests of the Applicant, the City of Miami,
Dade County, the State of„Florida, and UMTA that the downtown Miami
transportation network operate efficiently and effectively, and independent
set of recommended improvements, such as presented by the Applicant, may
not 'serve in the best interests of all parties involved. Rather, a program
for improvements which stipulates the necessary timing of implementation,
leaving the final design open to further, active discussion among these:
parties, is seen as a preferable solution to assure improved.and acceptable
levels -of -service on the roadway network of the primary impact area.
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PART IY: RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the South Florida Regional Planning Council to the
Dade County Commission that the Application for Development Approval for the
Port of Miami expansion be, approved, subject to the incorporation of the
following conditions into the Development Order:
1. The applicant will fund, from Port revenues if other sources are
unavailable, a program of transportation improvements which maintains
ADT L.O.S. at "C" or better along the roadways identified below.
All improvements must be agreed upon by the City of Miami, Dade County
and the Applicant. The final design for the recommended improvements
will be submitted to the South Florida Regional Planning Council within
one year of the recorded date of the Development Order, and construction
of the designed improvements must be completed by the anniversary date
of the D.O. issuance in the year specified.
Location
Roadway From To
Port Boulevard Miamarina Pkwy. - Port
Biscayne Blvd. - Miam. Pkwy.
Bi,c.ayne Boulevard Port Blvd. - 1-395
N.E. 1st Avenue N.E. 6th St 1-395
N.E. 5th St. - N.E. 6th
South - N.E. 5th Street
N.E. 2nd Avenue 1-395 - N.E. 6th Street
N.E. 6th St. N.E. 5th
N.E. 5th St. - South
East of 1-95
East of 1-95
West of Biscayne' Blvd.
at Biscayne Blvd.
N.E. 5th Street
N.E. 6th Street
Port Blvd.
St.
St.
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Design
Deadline
1 yr. from
D.O. issuance
It
to
u
Construction
Deadline
3 yr. from D.O. iss.
D.O. date 1992
,,
18 mos. from D.O. iss.
D.O. date, 1992
1,
D.O. date, 1990
D.O. date, 1992
D.0. date, 1990
'D.O. date, 1995
18 mos. from D.O. iss
2. The applicant will cooperate with Dade County DERM in insuring that
all State and County water quality standards are met, both during and
after all dredge and fill work permitted by the Corps of Engineers
and Florida DER for the Port expansion,
The applicant will conduct a magnetometer survey of all offshore areas
affected by the project and submit a copy of the results to the South Florida
Regional Planning' Council, Dade County, and the Florida Division of Archives,
prior to the initiation of any dredge or fill work for the project.All
archaeological findings uncovered by the survey or by any dredging
activity will be reported to the South Florida Regional Planning Council,
Dade County and the Florida Division of Archives.
4. The applicant will submit a copy of the complex source permit application
to the South Florida Regional Planning Council and Dade County DERM 30
calendar days prior to submittal to Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation. The applicant will append to the formal submittal to FDER all
comments received from the Council or DERM regarding this complex source
permit application.
. The applicant will prepare a mitigation plan which provides for the
successful relocation and/or new planting of an equal acreage -density
of mangrove trees (using red, white, and black species) and seagrasses
(using Thalassia species) affected by the project.' This plan is. to be
submitted to and approved by the South Florida Regional Planning Council
and Dade County DERM, prior to the initiation of any dredge and fill
activity for the expansion project. Substantial implementation, defined
as the location of appropriate planting sites and the actual planting
or transplanting of 50 percent of the total acreage to be displaced, will
occur within 2 years of the date of issuance of the Development Order.
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6. The applicant will fund the expansion project through the use of
Seaport Revenue Bonds, unless outside funding assistance (with no
further financial obligation of Dade County) becomes available for
any portion, including any work on the Outer Bar Cut, of the proposed
project.
The applicant will promote the use of public transit by Port -related
employees and visitors by coordinating the Port expansion plans and
future access routes with Dade County OTA, MTA, and Aviation
Department and by providing the necessary amenities (benches, shelters,
etc.) to encourage bus ridership to and from the Port.
8.The applicant will employ passive energy conservation measures`(e.g
landscape shading, reflective surfaces, and/or roofing) to reduce
and minimize the electrical energy used to cool containers.("reefers")
on -site.
9. The applicant will remove all existing exotic plant species and use.
only native plant species in landscaping the project.
10. The applicant will submit a copy of the final drainage plan developed
for the Su-rface Water Management Permit on this expansion project, to.
the South Florida Regional. Planning Council and DERM as well as to i ne
Water Management District.
11. The applicant will attempt to minimize air pollution and wind, erosion
during construction by sprinkling and stabilization of exposed dirt,
followed by paving and revegetation of exposed surfaces.
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12. The applicant will incorporate all additional information requested by
the South Florida Regional Planning Council and revisions submitted
by the applicant subsequent to original submission of the Application
for Development Approval into a complete document and will provide
copies to the South Florida Regional Planning Council, City of Miami,
Dade County, and the. State Department of Community Affairs.
13. The Application for Development Approval is incorporated by reference
into the Development Order of the City of Miami as follows:
"the Application for Development Approval is incorporated herein by
reference and relied upon by the parties in discharging their statutory
duties under Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. Substantial compliances
with the representations contained in the Application for Development
Approval is a condition for approval unless waived or modified by
agreement among the parties."
14. The Development Order shall be null and void if substantial development
of the site and transportation improvements have not begun within
two (2) years of the recorded date of the Development Order. Substantial
development is defined by` the achievement of the following items:
Completion of final design for transportation improvements required
by Condition 1 of the Development. Order,
b) Implementation of selected improvement for N.E. Ist Avenue, between
N.E. 6th Street and 1-395, and Port Boulevard where it intersects
Biscayne Boulevard.
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Acquisition of all permits necessary to construct the selected
improvement to increase capacity of Port Boulevard,
d) Substantial implementation of Condition 5, as defined, and,
e) Submission of the results of the magnetometer survey taken to
South Florida Regional Planning Council, Dade County, and the
State.
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Mrs. Grace Rocka£ellar offered the £ollowina resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ' NO. PAB G6-79
RISOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
WITH MODIFICATIONS OF A DEVELOPMENT
ORDER FOR TILE EXPANSION OF THE
EXISTING DEEP WATER PORT OF M1IAMI ,
A DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT
LOCATED ON I3I SCAYNE RAY JUST SOUTH
OF WATSON ISLAND, AFTER REVIEWING
THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF TIIE
SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL (SEPTEMI3ER, 1979) AND CON-
SISTENCY WITII LOCAL, LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS.
Upon being .,econded by Mr. Lorenzo Luaces, this resolution was
gassed and adopted by the f.ollowin'g votes
AYIS : Mmes . Alexander, Rocl:a fe 1lar. , Lichtenstein
Messrs. Luaces, Manes, Rosichan, Smith
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Martinez
Mr. Reid: Motion carries
November 7, 1979 Item
PAB
79-850
pF.
Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
Jim Reid, Director
Planning Department.
November 9, 1979
Agenda Item
City Commission Meeting
Port of Miami Development of
Regional Impact
It is recommended that the Commission
authorize issuance of a Development
Order, approving with modifications,
the expansion of the Port of. Miami,
a Development of Regional Impact,
per the attached, Resolution.
The Planning Advisory Board by Resolution PAB 66-79 dated
November 7, 1979 has recommended approval with modifications
of the Development Order for the expansion of the Port of Miami,
by a 7-0 vote. (See PAB Resolution attached). Also enclosed
is the Planning Fact Sheet; Planning Department recommendations;
draft Ordinance including the Development Order; and South Florida
Regional Planning Council Report.
It is requested that this item be entered on the regular Commission
Agenda of November 26, 1979.
Attachments.
cc: George F. Knox, City Attorney
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORID.A
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO
Planning Advisory Board
Jim Reid, Director
Planning Department
DAF. November 1, 1979
FILE:
SUBJECT, Expansion of Port of. Miami
Development of Regional. Impact
RE ERENCES•
ENCLOSURES:
Project Description
In order to accommodate the present and future needs of the tourist
industry and waterborne commerce the port is planning to expand to an
area occupying Lummus and Sam's Islands. The four phase project will
approximately double the existing, physical facilities (see Attachment
A for project description and phases)
South Florida Regional Planning Council Recommendations
The South Florida Regional Planning Council recommended approval of the
project, with modifications on September 10, 1979. (Refer to Council
Report).
In their analysis the Planning Council was concerned about the traffic.
problems that would result in the downtown area during, and after the
interim period between the completion of the project and the completion
of long range transportation improvements in downtown Miami. The Planning
Council recommendations concerning possible traffic problems caused by the
project and all other Planning Council recommendations have been included
in the Development Order (attached).
Relationship to Local Land Development Regulations
This project is entirely consistent with the development policy statements
of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, as follows:
"10. Recognize and Promote Port and Aviation
Facilities. Plans, progams and operation of the
Port of P•liani and the Mlami International Air-
port are the responsibility of Metropolitan
Dade County: The Dade. County Comprehensive
Development Master Plan is the appropriate
reference document."
However, after filling, Lummus and Sam's Islands must be re -zoned W-I.
PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT: Metropolitan Dade County Seaport Dept.: Oct. 9, 1979
PETITION:
REQUEST;
BACKGROUND:
1. PORT BOULEVARD
PORT OF M I AM I , LUMMUS ISLAND
SAM'S ISLAND AND ASSOCIATED
BAY BOTTOM LANDS (ALL UNPLATTED)
:Consideration of recommending approval
of a Development Order for the Port of
Miami, a Development of Regional Impact
located in Biscayne Bay, as required by
Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes.
To grant a Development Order for the port
expansion so that construction documents
can be processed by City Departments.
The proposed development'of the Port of Miami
will provide the expansion of existing facilities
required to serve the present and future needs of
the tourist industry and water -borne commerce of
South Florida in general, and of Dade County in
particular. As this project qualifies as a
Development of Regional Impact (DRI)'the developer
submitted an Application for Development Approval
(ADA) to South Florida Regional Planning Council.
Subsequent events are as follows:
July 31, 1979 South Florida Regional Planning
Council notified the City that the
ADA was complete and that local
public hearings could be scheduled.
Sept.10,1979 South Florida Regional Planning
Council acted affirmatively pro-
posing approval with conditions.
Sept.13, 1979 By Resolution 79-606 the City Com-
mission established Nov 20,1979
as the DRI public hearing date.
Nov. 7, 1979 Planning Advisory Board was to
consider a recommendation for
approval with modifications by
Resolution PAB 66-79.
Nov. 8, 1979 The Commission by Motion 79-774
rescheduled the Commission meeting
of November 20, 1979 to November
26, 1979;
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ANALYSIS:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING
ADVISORY;
BOARD
See Analysis Attached
Approval, with modifications, of the.
Development Order.
Approval, with modifications, of the
Development Order by Resolution PAB
66-79 dated November 7, 1979 by a
7-0.vote.
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Planning Advisory Board
Page Two
November 1, 1979
Recommendations:
The Planning Department recommends approval of the project subject to
the following modifications which have been included in the Development
Order:
1. The applicant should conduct an alternatives analysis which
more rigorously examines the impact of Port expansion -generated
traffic on the downtown transportation network. This alterna-
tives analysis would have the twin objectives of a) defining
environmentally -acceptable truck routes from the Port to SR 836
and b) re -considering the routing of Port Boulevard crossing
Biscayne Boulevard so that the alignment sensitively responds
to Bicentennial Park expansion, Bayfront Park and Biscayne
Boulevard. The alternatives analysis should consider at a minimum.
the following parameters:
other potential/planned large scale developments (Park West,
Watson Island), their impact on the area traffic and conversely
the impact of traffic on the proposed/planned developments
particularly on the Park West residential community.
• an adequate level of service for the road network
• the designation of construction
participation
responsibilities and financial
the possibility of carrying Port -related trips directly onto
the freeway system
inter -phase of Downtown People Mover and Rapid systems to the
project
reconsideration of the proposed alignment for the new bridge
the effects of increased traffic volumes on the environment,
particularly of heavy and/or noisy vehicles
interruption of Biscayne Boulevard traffic flow until improve-
ments are implemented
the goal of having a continuous and cohesive park along the
Downtown Miami/Biscayne Bay shoreline.
Planning Advisory Board
Page Three
November 1, 1979
If the alternatives analysis discloses apreferred alternative series of
transportation improvements which provides traffic and environmental
solutions superior to those presently proposed, and if the proposed
alternative is approved by the Dade County Department of Traffic and
Transportation and City of Miami Parks, Public Works and Planning
Departments, then the preferred alternativeshould be -submitted to
the South Florida Regional Planning Council for general approval as
a substitute recommendation within one year of the recorded date of
the Development order.
However, if the presently -proposed improvements are deemed to provide
superior traffic and environmental solutions as a result of the alterna-
tives study, then the applicant should agree to fund from Port revenues
if other sources are unavailable, a program of transportation improve-
ments which maintains ADT L.O.S. at "C" or better along the roadways
identified below. All improvements should be agreed upon by the affected
• County and City Departments and the applicant. Final design for the im-
provements below or for a preferred alternative described above should
be submitted to the South Florida Regional Planning Council within two
years of the recorded date of the Development Order, and construction of
the designated improvements should be completed by the anniversary date
of the Development Order issuance in the year specified.
• Roadway
Port Boulevard
Biscayne Blvd.
NE 1st Ave.
NE 2nd Ave.
NE 5th St.
NE 6th Street
Port. Blvd.
Location Design
From To Deadline
Miamarina Pkwy.-Port 2 yr. from
Biscayne Blvd.Miami Pky. D.O. issuance
Port Blvd.-I-395
NE 6th St.-I-395
NE 5th St. -NE 6th St.
South -NE 5th St.
I-395-NE 6th St.
NE 6th St. -NE 5th St.
NE 5th St. -South.
East of I-95
East of I-95
West of. Biscayne Blvd.
at Biscayne Blvd.
It
Construction
Deadline.
4 yr. from D.O. iss.
-D.O. date 1992
30 mos.':from D.0 iss.
`D.O. date-,1992
D.O. date, 1990
D.O. date, 1992
D.O. date, 1990
D.O. date, 1995
30 mos. from D. 0. iss.
Planning Advisory Board
Page Four
November 1, 1979
2. The applicant should provide a full fire service facility
within the Port itself meeting necessary fire supression, firegg
rescue and fire inspection requirements. The Miami Fire Depart- Ma
ment finds that the impact of the Port expansion on municipal it
fire and rescue services will be considerable and that no solu- _
tions are provided by the applicant. Subsequently.., details
regarding a contract arrangement for the necessary manpower
and equipment can be negotiated between the City of Miami and
the Seaport Department.
3. The applicant should resolve the issue of submarine cable
crossings of Southern Bell Telephone Company on the north and
south channels around Dodge Island and Government Cut prior to
the issuance of dredging permits.
4. The applicant should replat the area intended for expansion,
including Lummus and Sam's Islands_ while fill applications are
being made. Subsequently, the Port expansion area should be
rezoned to W-I Waterfront Industrial.
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ATTACHMENT A
PORT OF MIAMI EXPANSION PROGRAM
Phase 1. Dredge and Fill (1979-1981),
1. Dredge South Channel and south turning basin to
36 ft. depth by 500 ft. width, filling of
$ 24,000,000
Lummus Island
2. Install navigational aids 100,0007,900,000'
3. Construct 800 ft, wharf on Lummus Island 3,600,000
4. Install container gantry crane
5. Construct partial connection between
Dodge and Lummus Islands
6. Construct office building
Total Phase 1 $36,200,000
Funding from source other than Port Revenue Bonds
(a)
600,000
4,800,000 (a)
Phase 2. Wharves (1.982-1986)
1. Complete dredging of South Channel to
36 ft depth x 900 ft. width of SW
turning basin and 36 ft. x 500 ft. $14,000,000
between turning basins
2. Backfill east channel between Dodge 5,600,000
and Lummus Islands
3. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus 14,900,000
Islands 4. Site preparation and utilities 5,000,0005,000,000
5. Passenger Terminal on Dodge Island 24,800,000 (a)
6. Outer Bar Channel Improvements
7. Construct additional bridge connection 7,200,000
to mainland
Total Phase 2 $43,500,000
Total Phases 1 and 2 $79,700,000
Phase 3: Port Operations Area and Support Facilities
(1987-1991)
1. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus
Islands`
2. Install container gantry crane
3. Site preparataion and utilities
4. Construct consolidation shed, control
and weigh station and maintenance garage
Total Phase 3
Total Phases 1, 2 and 3
$34,800,000
3,600,000
13,300,000
10,600,000
$ 62,300,000
$142,000,000
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ATTACHEMENT A (continued)
Phase 4: Port of Miami Access (1992-2000)
1. Complete wharf and bulkhead construction $44,900,000_ 4,900,000
2. Install container .gantry` crane 15,00,000
3. Site preparation and utilities k
4. Construct roll-on/roll-off piggy bac3,000,000
station
5. Construct additional support facilities
including passenger terminal, transit
shed, maintenance garage and office 8,400,000
space
Total Phase 4 $ 80,900,000
Total Phases 1,„2, 3 and 4 $222,900,000
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December 14, 1979
Mr. Barry. Peterson, Executive Director
South Florida Regional Planning Council
1515 NW 167th Street
Miami, Florida 33169
Dear Mr. Peterson:
JOSEPH R. C,'ASSJE
Cii.v v;in.1get
Enclosed please find City Commission Resolution 79-850;
dated December 5, 1979, which resolution authorizes
issuance of a Development Order approving with modifications,
that Port of Miami Development of Regional Impact. By copy
of this letter, other affected parties also received. the
Resolution.
Sincerely,
im Reid, Dir ctor
Planning Department
JR:JWM:so
cc: Carmen Lunetta, Director
Dade County Seaport Department
1015 North American Way
Miami, Florida 33132
Michael Garretson, Director
Division of Coral Resource Management
Department of Community Affairs
2571 Executive Center Circle East
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Ralph G. Ongie
City Clerk
Attn: Matty Harai
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Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
Jim Reid, Director
Planning Department
November 9, 1979
Agenda Item
City Commission Meeting
Port of Miami Development of.
Regional Impact
It is recommended that the Commission
authorize issuance of a Development
Order, approving with modifications,
the expansion of the Port of Miami,
a Development of Regional Impact,
per the attached Resolution.
The Planning Advisory Board by Resolution PAB 66-79 dated`
November 7, 1979 has recommended approval with modifications
of the Development Order for the expansion of the Port of Miami,
by a 7-0 vote. (See PAB Resolution attached). Also enclosed
is the Planning Fact Sheet; Planning Department recommendations;
draft Ordinance including the Development Order; and South Florida
Regional Planning Council Report.
It is requested that this item be entered on the regular Commission
Agenda of November 26, 1979.
Attachments
cc: George F. Knox, City Attorney
79 850
CITY OF MlAPdl, FLONIDA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Planning Advisory Board
Jim Reid, Director
Planning Department
DATE November 1, 1979 FILE:'
SUBJECT- Expansion of Port of Miami
Development of Regional Impact
REFf:REN. ES:
ENCLOSUH S.
Project Description
In order to accommodate the present and future needs of the tourist
industry and waterborne commerce the port is planning to expand to an
area occupying Lummus and Sam's Islands. The four phase project will
approximately double the existing physical facilities (see Attachment
A for project description and phases).
South Florida Regional Planning Council Recommendations
The South Florida Regional Planning Council recommended approval of the
project, with modifications on September 10, 1979. (Refer to Council
Report).
In their analysis the Planning Council was concerned about the traffic
problems that would result in the downtown area during, and after the
interim period between the completion of the project and the completion
of long range transportation improvements in downtown Miami. The Planning
Council recommendations concerning possible traffic problems caused by the
project and all other Planning Council recommendations have been included
in the Development 0rder (attached).
Relationship to Local. Land Development Regulations
This project is entirely consistent with the development policy statements
of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood. Plan, as follows:
"10. Recognize and Promote Port and Aviation
Facilities.Plans, progams and operation of the
Port of Miami and the Mlami International Air-
port are the responsibility of Metropolitan
Dade County: The Dade County Comprehensive
Development Master Plan is the appropriate
reference document."
However, after filling, Lummus and Sam's Islands must be re -zoned W-I.
PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT: Metropolitan Dade County Seaport Dept.: Oct. 9, 1979
PETITION:
REQUEST:
BACKGROUND:
1. PORT BOULEVARD
PORT OF MIAMI , LUMMUS ISLAND
SAM'S ISLAND AND ASSOCIATED
BAY BOTTOM LANDS (ALL UNPLATTED)
Consideration of recommending approval
of a Development Order for the Port of
Miami, a Development of Regional Impact
located in Biscayne Bay, as required by
Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes.
To grant a Development Order for the port
expansion so that construction documents
can be processed by City Departments.
The proposed development of the Port of Miami
will provide the expansion of existing facilities
required to serve the present and future needs of
the tourist industry and water -borne commerce of
South Florida in general, and of Dade County in
particular. As this project qualifies as a
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) the developer
submitted an Application for Development Approval
(ADA) to South Florida Regional Planning Council.
Subsequent events are as follows
July 31, 1979 South Florida Regional Planning`
Council notified the City that the
ADA was complete and that local
public hearings could be scheduled.
Sept.10,1979 South Florida Regional Planning
Council acted affirmatively pro-
posing approval with conditions.
Sept.13, 1979 By Resolution 79-606 the City Com-
mission established Nov. 20,1979
as the DRI public hearing date.
Nov. 7, 1979 Planning Advisory Board was to
consider a recommendation for
approval with modifications by
Resolution.PAB 66-79.
Nov. 8, 1979 The Commission, by Motion 79-774
rescheduled the Commission meeting
of November 20, 1979 to November
26, 1979.
ANALYSIS: See Analysis Attached
RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT: Approval, with modifications, of the
Development Order.
PLANNING
ADVISORY
BOARD Approval, with modifications, of the
Development Order by Resolution PAB
66-79 dated November 7, 1979 by a
7-0 vote.
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PORT EXPANSION
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Planning Advisory Board
Page Two
November 1, 1979
Recommendations:
The Planning Department recommends approval of the projectsubject to
the following modifications which have been included in the Development
Order:
1. The applicant should conductan alternatives analysis which
more rigorously examines the impact of Port expansion -generated
traffic on the downtown transportation network. This alterna-
tives analysis would have the twin objectives of a) defining
environmentally -acceptable truck routes from the Port to SR 836
and b) re -considering the routing of Port Boulevard. crossing
Biscayne Boulevard so that the alignment sensitively responds
to Bicentennial Park expansion, Bayfront Park and Biscayne
Boulevard. The alternatives analysis should consider at a minimum
the following parameters:
•- other potential/planned large scale developments (Park West,
Watson Island), their impact on the area traffic and conversely
the impact of traffic on the proposed/planned developments
particularly on the Park West residential community:
• an adequate level of service for the road network
- the designation of construction responsibilities and financial
participation
the possibility of carrying Port -related trips directly onto
the freeway system
inter -phase of Downtown People Mover and Rapid systems to the
project
reconsideration of the proposed alignment for the new bridge
the effects of increased traffic volumes on the environment,
particularly of heavy and/or noisy vehicles
interruption of Biscayne Boulevard traffic flow until improve-
ments are implemented
the goal of having a continuous and cohesivepark along the
Downtown Miami/Biscayne Bay shoreline.
R 7 9 R5O
Planning Advisory Board
Page Three
November1, 1979
If the alternatives analysis discloses a preferred alternative series of
transportation improvements which provides traffic and environmental
solutions superior to those presently proposed, and if the proposed
alternative is approved by the Dade County Department of Traffic and
Transportation and City of Miami Parks, Public Works and Planning
Departments, then the preferred alternative should be submitted to
the South Florida Regional Planning Council for general approval as
a substitute recommendation within one year of the recorded date of
the Development Order.
However, if the presently -proposed improvements are deemed to provide
superior traffic and environmental solutions as a result of the alterna-
tives study, then the applicant should agree to fund from Port revenues
if other sources are unavailable, a program of transportation improve-
ments which maintains ADT L.O.S. at "C" or better along the roadways,
identified below. All improvements should be agreed upon by the affected
County and City Departments and the applicant. Final design for the im-
provements below or for a preferred alternative described above should
be submitted to the South Florida Regional Planning Council within two
years of the recorded date of the Development Order, and construction of
the designated improvements should be completed by the anniversary date
oftheDevelopment Order issuance in the year specified.
Roadway
Port Boulevard
Biscayne Blvd.
NE 1st Ave.
NE 2nd Ave.
NE 5th St.
NE 6th Street
Port Blvd.
Location Design
From To Deadline
Miamarina Pkwy.-Port 2 yr. from
Biscayne Blvd.Miami Pky. D.O. issuance
Port Blvd.-I-395
NE 6th St.-I-395
NE 5th St. -NE 6th St.
South -NE 5th St.
I-395-NE 6th St.
NE 6th St. -NE 5th St.
NE 5th St. -South
East of I-95
East of 1-95
West of Biscayne Blvd.
at Biscayne Blvd.
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Construction
Deadline
4 yr. from D.O. iss.
D.O. date 1992
30 mos. from D.O. iss.
D.O. date,1992
D.O.
D.O.
D.O.
D.O.
date, 1990
date', 1992
date, 1990
date, 1995.
30 mos. from D. 0. iss.
Planning Advisory Board
Page Four
November 1, 1979
2. The applicant should provide a full fire service facility
within the Port itself meeting necessary fire supression, fire
rescue and fire inspection requirements. The Miami Fire Depart-
ment finds that the impact of the Port expansion on municipal
fire and rescue services will be considerable and that no solu-
tions are provided by the applicant. Subsequently, details
regarding a contract arrangement for the necessary manpower.
and equipment can be negotiated between the City of Miami and
the Seaport Department.
3. The applicant should resolve the issue of submarine cable
crossings of Southern Bell Telephone Company on the north and
south channels around Dodge Island and Government Cut prior to
the issuance of dredging permits.
4. The applicant should replat the area intended for expansion,
including Lummus and Sam's Islands while fill applications are
being made. Subsequently, the Port expansion area should be
rezoned to W-I Waterfront Industrial.
ATTACHMENT A
PORT OF MIAMI EXPANSION PROGRAM
Phase 1. Dredge and Fill (1979-1981),
1. Dredge South Channel and south turning basin to
36 ft. depth by 500 ft. width, filling of
Lummus Island
2. Install navigational aids
3. Construct 800 ft. wharf on Lummus Island
4. Install container gantry crane
5. Construct partial connection between
Dodge and Lummus Islands
6. Construct office building
$ 24,000,000
100,000
7,900,000
3,600,000
600,000.
4,800,000
Total Phase 1 $36,200,000
(a) Funding from source other than Port Revenue Bonds
Phase 2. Wharves (1982-1986)
1. Complete dredging of South Channel to
36 ft. depth x 900 ft. width of SW
turning basin and 36 ft. x 500 ft.
between turning basins $14,000,000
2. Backfi l l east channel between Dodge
and Lummus Islands 5,600,000
3. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus
Islands 14,900,000.
4. Site preparation and utilities 5,000,000
5. Passenger Terminal on Dodge Island 4,000,000
6. Outer Bar Channel Improvements 20,800,000 (a)
7. Construct additional bridge connection
to mainland 7,200,000
Total Phase 2 $43,500,000
Total Phases 1 and 2 $79,700,000
Phase 3: Port Operations Area and Support Facilities
(1987-1991)
1. Construct wharves on Dodge and Lummus
Islands $34,800,000
2. Installcontainer gantry crane 3,600,000
3. Site preparataion and utilities 13,300,000
4. Construct consolidation shed, control
and weigh station and maintenance garage 10,600,000
Total Phase 3
Total Phases 1, 2 and 3
$ 62,300,000
$142.,000,000
ATTACHEMENT A (continued
Phase 4: Port of Miami Access (1992-2000)
1. Complete wharf and bulkhead construction $44,900,000
2. Install container gantry crane 9,600,000.
3. Site preparation and utilities 15,000,000
4. Construct roll-on/roll-off piggyback
station 3,000,000
5. Construct additional support facilities
including passenger terminal, transit
shed, maintenance garage and office
space 8,400,000
Total. Phase 4 S 80,900,000
Total Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 $222,900,000
1
Mrs. Grace Rockafellar offered the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. PAB 66-79
RI.,OLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL,
WIT11 MODIFICATIONS OF A DEVELOPMENT
ORDER . FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
EXISTING DEEP WATER PORT OF MIAPMI,
A DEVELOP?•SENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT
LOCATED ON BISCAYNE BAY JUST SOUTH
OF WATSON ISLAND, AFTER REVIEWING
THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS or TIIE
SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL (SEPTEMBER, 1979) AND CON-
SISTENCY WITIt LOCAL LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS.
Upon being .seconded by P1r. Lorenzo .Luaces, this resolution was.
passed and adopted by the -following Vote:
AYES: Mmes. Alexander, Rockafellar.,----Lichtenstein
Messrs Luaces-, Planes, Rosichan, Smith
NAYS': None
ABSENT: Mr. Martinez
Mr. Reid: Motion carries
November 7, 1979 Item 1
PAB
'79.850