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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnalysis and MapsG 0 PUB,.iC ^IVF City of Miami Planning Department NOTICE this submfal needs to ire scheduled fora public hearing In accordance wlUl 7 manes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applies Lie decision -ma Xing bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 #4.-VJEW CO�Q STAFF ANALYSIS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Staff Analysis Report No. PZ-23-16142 Location 713, 725, and 735 Southwest 63 Court, Miami, Florida 33144 Area 0.475 acres (20,708 square feet) Commission District 4 — Manolo Reyes Department of Human Service Neighborhood Service Center Flagami Existing FLU Designation Single -Family Residential Proposed FLU Designations Public Parks & Recreation Property Owner City of Miami anoriega@miamigov.com Applicant Representative Marisol Martinez Salazar marmartinez@miamigov.com Planner Luiz Lam, Park Planner II LLam@miamigov.com Recommendation Approval REQUEST Pursuant to Policy LU-1.6.4 of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), Arthur Noriega acting on behalf of the City of Miami ("the Applicant") is requesting an amendment to Ordinance No. 10544, the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") of the MCNP to change the designation of the property at 713, 725, and 735 Southwest 63 Court ("the Property") from "Single -Family Residential" to "Public Parks & Recreation". The proposed amendment contains approximately 0.475 acres. Small-scale comprehensive plan amendments are those that involve less than 50 acres of property and are subject to the Small -Scale Review Process, as set forth in Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes. Concurrently, the Applicant is requesting a change to the Miami 21 Zoning Atlas as a companion item (ePlan ID PZ-23-16137). The companion application seeks to change the Property's zoning designation from "T3-R" (Suburban Transect Zone - Restricted) to "CS" (Civic Space Zone). The Property is legally described in the attached Attachment 11Ae". The table below summarizes the request. Page 1 This submMal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance with tmellnes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicaPse decision -mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Summary of the Existing and Proposed FLU Designations and Zoning Designations Address Folio FLUM Existing FLUM Proposed Miami 21 Existing Miami 21 Proposed 713 SW 63 CT 0140010057110 Single- Family Res. Public Parks & Rec. T3-R CS 725 SW 63 CT 0140010057100 Single- Family Res. Public Parks & Rec. T3-R CS 735 SW 63 CT 0140010057090 Single- Family Res. Public Parks & Rec. T3-R CS The Property is located along the east side of SW 63 Court in the Flagami area. Previously, four vacant lots to the north of the property were rezoned to create the first phase of Fairlawn Community Park. The property will serve as an addition to the park. The Property is approximately 0.4 miles southwest of Fairlawn Elementary School. Less than a quarter -mile (-750') south from the Property are the ending boundary of the City of Miami and the beginning boundary of the City of West Miami. The Property is also less than two miles east of the Palmetto Expressway. Figure 1: Aerial Photo of Subject Site Page 2 G 0 PUB,.iC ^IVF NOTICE this submfal needs to ire scheduled fora public hearing In accordance wlUl 7 manes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applies Lie decision -ma Xing bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. 4 ReVJEW CO�� PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Subject Property currently has a Future Land Use Designation of Single -Family Residential. The primary intent of Single -Family Residential is the allowance of residential development of the lowest density and intensity. Below is the excerpt from the MCNP that defines the Single - Family Residential FLU Designation. Areas designated as "Single Family Residential" allow single family structures of one dwelling unit each to a maximum density of 9 dwelling units per acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Supporting services such as foster homes and family day care homes for children and/or adults; and community based residential facilities' (6 clients or less, not including drug, alcohol or correctional rehabilitation facilities also will be allowed pursuant to applicable state law. Places of worship, primary and secondary schools, child day care centers and adult day care centers are permissible in suitable locations within single family residential areas. Professional offices, tourist and guest homes, museums, and private clubs or lodges are allowed only in contributing structures within historic sites or historic districts that have been designated by the Historical and Environmental Preservation Board and are in suitable locations within single family residential areas, pursuant to applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for such uses. Density and intensity limitations for said uses shall be restricted to those of the contributing structure(s). A "Community based residential facility" provides room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty-four hour supervision. Such a facility functions as a single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate living facilities, facilities for physically disabled and handicapped persons, for developmentally disabled persons, for non dangerous mentally ill persons and for dependent children, as licensed by the Florida Department of Health, and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses, as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency. The parcels immediately west and south of the Subject Property also have the Single -Family Residential FLU Designation. PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The proposed designation of Public Parks & Recreation allows the following: Page 3 This submldal needs to be scheduled for a pubic hearing In accordance, w0l7 manes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The appliesdecision-mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to rends, a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 The primary intent of this land use classification is to conserve open space and green spaces of a park while allowing access and uses which will not interfere with the preservation of any significant environmental features which may exist within the park. This land use designation allows only open space and park uses with recreational and cultural uses where the total building footprints and impervious parking area surfaces in parks of one (1) acre of more may cover no more than 25% of the park land area (See related Policy PR-2.1.3.). Both passive and active recreational uses shall be permitted including but not limited to nature trails, interpretive centers, picnic areas, playgrounds, canoe trails and launches, small concession stands, restrooms, gyms, swimming pools, athletic fields, cultural facilities, marine and marina facilities and other facilities supporting passive and active recreational and cultural uses. Lands under this designation with specific qualities that make them desirable for commercial photography shall be allowed to be used in this manner conditionally, and only when it is determined that conducting such commercial photography will not endanger significant environmental features within the area. [Added 3/23/99 by Ordinance 11782.] The maps below show the existing and proposed future land use designations for the subject property. Figure 2: Existing Future Land Use Figure 3: Proposed Future Land Use 500 Feet 125 250 500 Feet Singh Falll Reslden5al SW Is{H ST /Public Parma d Recreation`. n emum Density Restricted Commercial Page 4 This submMal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance with tmellnes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicaPse decision -mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT The Subject Property is in the Flagami neighborhood and is a short distance from the City of West Miami, which borders the City of Miami along SW 8 St. Due to the proximity of West Miami, some of this analysis takes into consideration assets beyond the limits of the City of Miami as depicted in the map below. The Subject Property is approximately 300 feet north of SW 8 St, which is a major thoroughfare and commercial corridor. Fairlawn Elementary School is the only public school within a half -mile radius of the Subject Property. In addition to public schools, there is one municipal park, West End Park, that is located within a half -mile of the Subject Property. The half -mile area surrounding the Subject Property includes Fairlawn Branch Library and Fire Rescue Station 40, which are both Miami -Dade County services. The half -mile area around the Subject Property is not served by Metrorail, but is served by Miami - Dade County's Metrobus, City of Miami's Trolley, and the City of West Miami Shuttle. Five Metrobus routes serve this area: Routes 7, 8, 11, 51, and 73. The City of Miami's Flagami Trolley Line serves this area and provides a circulator between Miami Intermodal Center on NW 21 St to the northeast and SW 6 St and Tamiami Canal Rd to the southwest. This route circulates throughout the Flagami neighborhood. Finally the City of West Miami's shuttle provides connectivity from the City of West Miami to Miami International Airport. NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT: SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS Planning Department Staff retrieved data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to analyze the sociodemographics of the area surrounding the Subject Property. Staff utilized the 2017-2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates and observed various data points for Census Tract 58.03. The table below shows the various data points for both the Census Tract and City of Miami. Summary of Census Data for Subject Census Tract: 12086005803 Topic Census Tract 58.03 City of Miami Population 6,837 440,807 Households 2,114 181,597 Avg Household Size 4.0 2.38 Owner -Occupied Housing 56% 26% Renter -Occupied Housing 36% 60% Vacant 7% 14% Median Household Income 54,286 47,860 Median Home Value 320,800 369,100 Median Gross Rent 1,297 1,361 0 Vehicle Households 5% 18% Page 5 This ,ubmMal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance with tlmellnes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicaPse decision -mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Census Tract 58.03 is roughly just under half a square mile and consists of the area bounded by SW 8 St to the south, W Flagler St to the north, SW 67 Ave to the west, and SW 59 Ave from W Flagler St to SW 5 St and SW 57 Ave from SW 5 St to SW 8 St. Over 6,800 people make up 2,114 households, equating to an average household size of 4.0 persons per household. The average household size of Census Tract 58.03 more than an entire person larger than the citywide average household size. This is likely a result of the underlying T3-R zoning and Single - Family Residential FLU designation of the neighborhood. Single-family homes tend to have more building area and bedrooms, which are supportive of larger households. SITE VISIT Planning Department staff visited the site March 21, 2023. The site visit was conducted at 2:45 PM, which is likely the reason traffic was light for a weekday. Staff observed a stable residential neighborhood. Most homes had parked cars indicating they are occupied. Overall, the neighborhood was quiet with little traffic; however, staff observed a handful of vehicles traveling at speeds higher than the posted speed limit of 25 mph. Staff noticed a lack of clearly visible speed limit signs, only spotting one within the few blocks walked. Below are photos taken by staff from the site visit. Looking north from the entrance of the Property (the fenced in vacant land) on SW 63 CT. Looking south at the Property from the sidewalk on SW 63 CT. Adjacent multifamily buildings can be seen in the distance. These front SW 8 St. Page 6 Looking west at the single family housing facing the Property from SW 63 Ct. This subminal needs to be scheduled for a puboc hearing in accordance wkh timeline; set forth in the City of Miami Code.The applicable decision-rna king bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Looking south on SW 63 CT. A pedestrian crosswalk leads to the Property is on the left Looking northeast at the interior of the property from SW 63 Ct. Looking north at the interior of the property from SW 63 Ct. Several healthy trees are existing onsite. The adjacent empty lots in the background have been approved to become Fairlawn Community Park. Con^! lrrenry Anplysis The Planning Department tested levels of service as required for this application. The Levels of Service (LOS) testing is based on a potential increase in population. For this request, residential density would be eliminated under the proposed FLU designation. Because no residential density would be generated, the only concurrency testing required is for Transportation. Schools concurrency is not required because the request reduces density from 9 du/ac to zero. Page 7 This submMal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance with tlmellnes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicaPse decision -mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Recreation and Open Space The MCNP requires a 10-minute, 1/2-mile barrier -free walk to a park entrance to meet public Levels of Service (LOS). There currently is no park within a 10-minute walking radius of the property, but the first phase of the Proposed Fairlawn Community Park, which this property will be joining, will serve as the only park within a 10 minute walk. The property will serve as additional parkland in an area that has been identified as having a high need for parks by the 2023 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Potable Water Potable Water concurrency testing is not required because the request reduces density from 9 du/ac to zero. Sanitary Sewer Transmission Sanitary Sewer Transmission concurrency testing is not required because the request reduces density from 9 du/ac to zero. Solid Waste Collection Solid Waste Collection concurrency testing is not required because the request reduces density from 9 du/ac to zero. ransportation The MCNP has updated its LOS standards for the City with the most recent update of the Transportation Element. In the August 2023 concurrency review for the application, the Office of Capital Improvements acknowledged that the proposal would increase daily trips by 38 and 18 additional P.M. peak hour trips. Based on the preliminary analysis for transportation concurrency, a traffic study may be required at the time of development. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS The following is an analysis of the application relative to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the MCNP. Criteria 1 Policy LU-1.6.4: "Any proposal to amend the City's Zoning Atlas that has been deemed to require an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan Map by the Planning Department, shall require a level of service (LOS) review and a finding from the Planning Department that the proposed amendment will not result in a LOS that falls below the adopted minimum standards described in Policy CI- 1.2.3, and will not be in conflict with any element of the MCNP. Based on its evaluation, and on other relevant planning considerations, the Planning Department will forward a recommended action on said amendment to the Planning Advisory Board, which will then forward its recommendation to the City Commission." Page 8 This submMal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance with tmellnes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicaPse decision -mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Analysis 1 Schools concurrency is not required because the request reduces density from 9 DU/AC to 0 DU/AC. Staff analyzed Recreation and Open Space using GIS and determined the proposal meets LOS standards. There currently is no park within a 10-minute walking radius of the property, but the first phase of the Proposed Fairlawn Community Park, which this property will be joining, will serve as the only park within a 10 minute walk. The property will serve as additional parkland in an area that has been identified as having a high need for parks by the 2023 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer Transmission, and Solid Waste Collection concurrency testing are not required because the request reduces the density from 9 DU/AC to 0 DU/AC. Staff with Resilience & Public Works analyzed the application for Transportation LOS and found that 38 daily trips and 18 PM peak hour trips would be generated by maximum build -out of the proposed Public Parks and Recreation FLU designation. All concurrency analyses are attached separately. See Attachment 1. Finding 1 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy LU-1.6.4. Criteria 2 Policy PR-1.1.2: "The City will focus on park land acquisition according to the following four equal priorities that emerged from community preferences during the 2007 Parks Master Plan process land with water views and/or water access; land for `walk -to' parks, including neighborhood parks, in underserved areas of the City identified in Citywide and NET -area maps in the 2007 Parks Master Plan and any subsequent updates to these maps; land to expand destination and community parks; land for expansion or creation of linear park segments. Information on target priorities and target areas for new parks will be disseminated to all relevant City departments to enhance the potential for parkland acquisition in conjunction with infrastructure and other projects. Ideally, new parks should be at least one-half acre in size, but smaller areas may be suitable, depending on the surroundings and proposed uses." Page 9 This submMal needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance with tlmellnes set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicaPse decision -mall ng bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decal on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Analysis 2 The proposed FLUM amendment from Single -Family Residential to Public Parks and Recreation is the result of the City of Miami's park land acquisition efforts to increase park land in underserved areas. Currently, there is no park within a 10- minute walk from the Subject Property. The nearest municipal park is West End Park, which is over a quarter -mile northeast. The proposed amendment to the FLUM for the Property would serve as an addition to the proposed Fairlawn Community Park to fill gaps between Robert King High Park and West End Park's services areas in the Flagami neighborhood. Finding 2 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy PR-1.1.2. Criteria 3 Policy LU-1.8.3: "The City shall actively participate in the Southeastern Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and collaborate to increase regional climate change resiliency by sharing technical expertise, assessing regional vulnerabilities, advancing agreed upon mitigation and adaptation strategies and developing joint state and federal legislation policies and programs." Analysis 3 The Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) is the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's plan to guide participants in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resilience to mitigate against the future challenges of climate change. RCAP has many chapters dedicated to different areas of opportunities for mitigation including an entire chapter on public health. RCAP's Public Health chapter includes the following policy: PH-04: Reduce extreme heat exposure to promote public health. Policy PH-04 offers many solutions, however, the two most relevant solutions are: - Increase the urban tree canopy to reduce extreme heat and provide shade. - Reduce the urban heat island effect by encouraging and/or requiring highly reflective paving and roofing materials and/or increasing vegetation on buildings. The Applicant's proposal to amend the FLUM of the MCNP from Single -Family Residential to Public Park and Recreation would work towards reducing urban heat island effect by reducing the footprint of impervious surfaces in favor of vegetation and trees. Under the relevant land development regulations, the zoning transect that corresponds with the proposed FLU designation allows less impervious surface than the existing zoning transect and its corresponding FLU designation. A park would assist in reducing urban heat island effect, which would aid in reducing extreme heat exposure and promoting public health per policy PH-04 of RCAP. Finding 3 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy LU-1.8.3. Page 10 This subminal needs to be scheduled for a puboc hearing in accordance wkh timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code.The applicable decision-rna king bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 Based on the analysis of the area context and the goals and objectives of the MCNP, the request to amend the FLUM by changing the designation for the property located at 713, 725, and 735 Southwest 63 Court ("the Property") from Single -Family Residential to Public Parks and Recreation, staff finds the request is justified based on the lack of existing municipal park and recreation space in the immediate area and the support of the community to create the proposed park as evidenced in the Neighborhood Outreach Report. Amending the FLUM of the MCNP from Single -Family Residential to Public Parks and Recreation will add recreation and green space to residents within walking and biking distance that are not currently served by a park. The proposed amendment will also enhance the existing neighborhood by providing a second park option to residents in the area that are currently served by other parks. Finally, the proposed park would result in a reduction of impervious surface, which would work towards reduction of urban heat island effect, which can mitigate against extreme heat exposure and promote better public health. Based on the above background information, the Planning Department recommends Approval of the request to amend the FLUM of the Property located at 713, 725, and 735 Southwest 63 Court from Single -Family Residential to Public Parks and Recreation. ,-DocuSigned by: (Atis6 �iUL1 �7F35EEF0C6C349F.. Lakisha Hull, AICP, LEED AP BD+C Planning Director DocuSigned by: Via Jv w �— 77D014848CA84B6... David Snow Assistant Planning Director ,-DocuSigned by: `-2F2D7B43B459475... Luiz Lam Park Planner II Attachments: Exhibit A — Legal Description Attachment 1 — Concurrency Analysis Page 11 AERIAL EPLAN ID: PZ-23-16142 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ADDRESS(ES): 713 SW 63 CT; 725 SW 63 CT; AND 735 SW 63 CT 0 125 250 500 Feet This submittal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance with Umelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicat/e decision -making bcdy vnll renew the information at the public hearing to render recommendation or a final dec. on. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (EXISTING) EPLAN ID: PZ-23-16142 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ADDRESS(ES): 713 SW 63 CT; 725 SW 63 CT; AND 735 SW 63 CT 0 This submittal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance with timeline., set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicat/e decision -making bcdy vnll renew the information at the public hearing to render recommendation or a anal deruon. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 125 I 250 Single Family - Residential ! f I 500 Feet Medium Density Restricted Commercial Restricted Commercial FUTURE LAND USE MAP (PROPOSED) EPLAN ID: PZ-23-16142 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ADDRESS(ES): 713 SW 63 CT; 725 SW 63 CT; AND 735 SW 63 CT 0 125 ! I I This submittal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance with timeline., set forth in the City of Miami Ccde The applicat/e decision -making bcdy vnll renew the information at the public hearing to render recommendation or a anal deruon. PZ-23-16142 08/29/23 250 Single Family - Residential ! f I 500 Feet Medium Density Restricted Commercial Restricted Commercial