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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.,;_..
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
CHARLIE CRIST THOMAS G. PELHAM
Governor Secretary
October 9, 2009
The Honorable Manuel A. Diaz
Mayor, City of Miami
City Hall
3500 Pan .American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mayor Diaz:
My letter to you of September 29, 2009, provided comments from the Department Of
Community Affairs regarding the City of•Miami's 09 -)AR amendment. Your staff's letter of
October 7, 2009, and email of October 8, 2009, provided additional information in response to
the Department's comments. 1;he Depanment concludes that the additional information that the
City provided on October 7,and 8, 401, responds._to the conimEnts in our leder to you dated
Scpteilbcr 29, 2009,±with the modifiqtiortdcscribed below.
Page 5 of the proposed ordinance includes anew paragraph that addresses the t4ree
litigated sites along the .Miami River. The City's proposed text is shown below. The
Department's proposed additions are underlined, and the proposed deletions are struck through.
"The FLUM designations of parcels 2215 NW 14`1' Street, 1818 / .1884 NW
North Rivei- Drive, and 1583 NW 24t1" Avenue are in litigation as of the date of
the adoption of this Ordinance, in Case No. 3D06-2409, 3D06-1799 and 3D06-
2718, respectively. The proposed FLUM designations of the above identified
parcels are not effective until a final Order is issued pursuant to Section
163.318 c), Florida Statutes. Should the ruling in the case require the
redesignation of any or all of the parcels, the City shall amend the designations to
be in compliance with the ruling."
As noted above, there appears to be a typographical error in the reference to th.e street
address of the Hurricane Cove property at 1818 and 1814 Nort.hwest North River Drive. Our
records indicate that .Hurricane Cove is located at 1818 and 1884 Northwest North River Drive.
1 have attached copies from the Miami -Dade County online Geographic Information System that
appear to confirm the Department's records. if it is a typographical error, please request your
staff to correct it. 117 we are in error, please excuse this comment.
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The Honorable Manuel A. Diaz
October 9, 2009
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If you have any questions relating to this matter, please call Bill .Pablo, AICD, at (850)
922-1781.
Sincercly,
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Mike McDaniel
Chief, Office of Comprehensive Planning
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cc: NIs, Carolyn Dekle, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Planning Council'
Ms, Ana Gclabert-Sanchez, Director, City of Miami Planning Department
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MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM #6b
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2009
TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: STAFF
SUBJECT: CITY OF MIAMI PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
(ALTERNATIVE REVIEW)
Introduction
On September 10, 2009, Council staff received proposed amendment package #09-1AR to the City of
Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan for review of consistency with the Strategic Regional .Policy
Plan for South Florida (SRPP). Staff review is undertaken pursuant to the Local Government
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes
(P.S.), and Rules 9J-5 and 9J-11, Florida Administrative Code (P.A.C.).
Community Profile
Miami, the second most populous city in the State, had a population of 406,242 in 2008, a 12.1°h increase
from the year 2000 population. The City was incorporated in 1896. The City's economic bases are in
tourism and international commerce with Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. The City boasts an
ethnically diverse population and serves as a major port of entry for immigration from foreign countries.
Considered to be fully developed, the City nevertheless has approximately 1,000 acres (approximately 1.6
square miles) of vacant land scattered throughout the City on small parcels. In addition, much of the
developed land is designated for land use densities greater than the existing development. With its
location at the heart of the metropolitan area, and its access to mass transit, Miami is an ideal location for
infill and redevelopment. The general location of the City is shown in Attachment 1.
Summary of Staff Analysis
Proposed amendment package #09-1AR contains several map amendments, as well as; text changes to
the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan(MCNP), as recommended by the Miami2l
planning initiative. Miaqu21 was initiated by the City as a holistic land use and urban planning effort
based on community input and focused on the quality of public spaces. The goals of Mianu2l were to
develop a vision for the City and implementation strategies to move forward in a more sustainable
direction. In addition to the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments, the City has proposed to adopt
new form -based Zoning Code (Code) with a focus on the, public realm and increasing individual mobility
throughout Miami and within its neighborhoods, The Miami2l Code is also in the approval process; the
first reading passed along with the transmittal of this MCNP amendment package.
The proposed amendment is being processed and reviewed under the Alternative State, Review Process
Pilot Program. Comments must be submitted to the City no later than October 10, 2009.
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Proposed amendment package #09-1AR contains text amendments to the Future Land Use Element
(FLUE) to create three new land use categories of Low Density Multifamily Residential, Low Density
Restricted Commercial, and Medium Density Restricted Commercial. These proposed additions would
allow for transitional areas between land uses of potentially conflicting intensities and provide the
opportunity for redevelopment within underutilized areas.
Modified land use categories are proposed in order to replace Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations with
Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) calculations of intensity, revise height limitations, and provide considerations for
affordable housing. The text amendments would also modify the interpretations of the Restricted
Commercial, Central Business District, General Commercial, Major Institutional, Public Facilities,
Transportation and Utilities Industrial, and light Industrial land uses and eliminate the Office category.
In addition, the City proposes to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) in an effort to direct infill and
redevelopment toward the urban core along identified activity centers and commercial corridors that
have existing infrastructure and access to transit. Over 2,000 acres of land are proposed to be amended
throughout the City in order to implement the Miami2l Plan for mixed-use, walkable, neighborhoods
that reduce the need for excessive vehicle trips. The majority of proposed amendments seek to reach that
goal by allowing a greater mix of uses within the context of the Code.
The City of Miami Commission approved (4-0) the transmittal of the proposed text and map amendments
on September 4, 2009.
Future Land Use Element (FLUE) Text Amendments
Three new land use categories are proposed in order to protect residential neighborhoods and provide
opportunities for transitional development through scaled height and intensity standards. Each land use
will be subject to the detailed provisions of the Miami2l Code. In some instances, the land use is
proposed at a higher intensity than the Miami2l proposed zoning in order to accommodate targeted
future development. The following proposed land use categories are comprised of map changes from
other existing or replaced categories.
Low Density Multifamily Residential Land Use (LDMR) (36 Units/Acre)
Limited in use to residential structures, small community-based residential facilities, commercial
activities that are intended to serve the retailing and personal services needs of the building or building
complex, small scale limited commercial uses as accessory uses, places of worship, and educational
facilities.
19.32 AC: From Duplex (18 DU/AC) to LDMR (36 DU/AC)
1.4905 AC: From Major Institutional Public Facilities (150 DU/AC) to LDMR (36 DU/AC)
3.3234 AC: From Single Family Residential (9 DU/AC) to LDMR (36 DU/AC)
Low Density Restricted Commercial (LDRC) (36 Units/Acre)
Uses expanded from LDMR to include facilities such as hotels and motels, general office use, clinics,
laboratories, auditoriums, libraries, and convention facilities. Commercial activities are allowed that
generally serve the daily retailing and service needs of the public, typically requiting easy access by
personal auto and often located along arterial or collector roadways. This category also includes
commercial marinas and living quarters on vessels. Nonresidential use's in this category are limited in
height to four stories.
18.8246 AC: From Single Family Residential (9 DU/ AC) to LDRC (36 DU/ AC)
68.7047 AC: From Duplex Residential (18 DU/AC) to LDRC (36 DU/AC)
6.36335 AC: From Office (150 DU/AC) to LDRC (6 DU/AC)
3.7652 AC: From Major Institutional Public Facilities (50DU/AC) to LDRC (36 DU/AC)
Ka
Medium Density Restricted Commercial (MDRC) (65 Units/Acre)
Uses expanded from LDMR to include facilities such as hotels and motels, general office use, clinics,
laboratories, auditoriums, libraries, and convention facilities. Commercial activities are allowed that
generally serve the daily retailing and service needs of the public, typically requiring easy access by
personal auto and often located along arterial or collector roadways. This category also includes
commercial marinas and living quarters on vessels. Nonresidential uses in this category are limited in
height to seven stories.
2.7994 AC from Single Family Residential (9DU/AC) to MDRC (65 DU/ AC)
0.5603 AC from Duplex Residential (18 DU/AC) to MDRC (65 DU/AC)
25.1547 AC from Industrial (0 DU/AC) to MDRC (65 DU/AC)
617.1225 AC from Medium Density Multifamily Residential (65 DU/ AC) to MDRC (65 DU/ AC)
25.6859 AC from Office (150 DU/ AC) to MDRC (65 DU/ AC)
Comment
In the concurrency management review and analysis provided by -the City, an error was made in the
Medium Density Restricted Commercial and the Medium Density Multifamily Residential categories
by incorrectly referencing an allowable density of 64 dwelling units per acre, instead of the correct
density of 65 dwelling units per acre. Staff reviewed the proposed amendments based on the correct
density and provided an overall summary in Attachment 4.
Within each of the existing and proposed future land use categories, the City is proposing to replace the
existing Floor Area Ratio (FAR) allowances with Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) allowances. The intent of this
change is to provide a more accurate and predictable intensity of use throughout the City by limiting
additions to the "Gross Lot Area" that currently have the potential .to add increased intensity. The FLR
differs from the FAR both in calculation and intent, by including all non-residential uses. within a
building such as parking, hallways, and stairs.
In addition to the new land use categories, several modifications have been proposed to the
Interpretation Section of the FLUE for the following land use categories:
Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities has a proposed revision to allow
nonresidential uses to a maximum FLR of six times the net lot area of the subject property, with
nonresidential uses in the Health/Civic Center District having a maximum FLR of eight times the net lot
area, and nonresidential areas in the Urban Central Business District allowed a maximum FLR of 37 times
the net lot area of the subject property.
Restricted Commercial has a proposed revision to allow hotels, general office, clinics/laboratories,
auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship and educational facilities. Additionally, the
land use intensity calculations have been revised to provide a FLR of seven times the net lot area of the
subject property, with increases allowable density upon compliance with LDR, but not to exceed a FLR of
11. A revision is also proposed to allow Restricted Commercial properties within the Edgewater Area to
reach a FLR of 17.
Central Business District has proposed revisions to remove references to the Office land use category,
which is proposed to be eliminated, as well as, replacing the current FAR allowances with a proposed
maximum FLR of 40 times the net lot area of the subject property.
General Commercial has proposed revisions to remove references to the Office land use category, which is
proposed to be eliminated, as well as, replacing the current FAR allowances with a proposed FLR of
seven, with increases allowable upon compliance, with LDR, but not to exceed a FLR of 11. Areas
designated as General Commercial within the Central Business District and Buena Vista Yards Regional
Activity Center have a proposed FLR of 37 times the net lot area. of the subject property.
Industrial has proposed revisions to remove references to the existing FAR and provide a height
restriction of nine stories.
Light Industrial has proposed revisions to remove references to the Office land use category, which is
proposed to be eliminated, as well as, replacing the mandate for mixed uses with an allowance for mixed
use development. Additional revisions are proposed to allow activities included in the General
Commercial designation and remove references to the Live/Work and Work/Live districts. The dwelling
units allowed within this category are proposed to be decreased from 65 to 36 DU/AC, but the height
limitation is proposed to be increased from six to 11 stories. References to the existing PAR have been
removed and a provision is proposed to allow existing affordable housing developments certified by the
City as having a complete application for development to be permitted with densities up to 150 DU/AC,
with the stipulation that building permits must be obtained by December 17, 2012.
Comment
Each Future Land Use category has proposed revisions to replace the existing intensity calculations
from a FAR to PLR. Council staff has coordinated with the City to confirm that no increases in
intensity are proposed through the conversion. However, . Council staff requests that, prior to
adoption, the City provide a documented justification statement for the conversion from FAR to PLR
and an intensity analysis for the proposed conversions.
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendments
To implement the Miami2l planning initiative, the City is proposing series of amendments to the 2020
PLUM. These amendments are proposed throughout the City and comprise approximately 2,163 acres of
land. The outcome of these amendments results in an overall city-wide decrease in residential density,
however, specific areas are targeted for increases based on infrastructure, access to transit, and location
within the urban core, or along commercial corridors. A map of the proposed PLUM changes is provided
in Attachment 3 and a summary of the proposed land use changes is provided in Attachment 4.
Public involvement and analysis throughout the extensive planning process have resulted in substantial
proposed changes to the existing FLUM. These changes are proposed to further the goals of the Miami2l
effort to create more livable communities with access to local commercial and retail within walking
distance of residential areas. Additional proposed changes provide more recreation and open space,
allow for expansion of community facilities, or provide protection to single-family neighborhoods. The
majority (over 1,100 acres) of the proposed changes utilize the new proposed land use categories of Low
Density Multifamily Residential, Low Density Restricted Commercial, and Medium Density Restricted
Commercial, or are a result of the absorption of the Office category into other land use categories.
The City has prepared a comprehensive analysis of the total impacts for the proposed map and text
amendments and concluded that there would be a city-wide net loss in overall density of four percent. As
such, the Level of Service (LOS) Standards, as well as, Data and Analysis for the concurrency
management requirements indicate -sufficient infrastructure within the planning horizon for the proposed
amendments. The City's analysis included Person -Trip Generation/Traffic Circulation, Recreation and
Open Space, Potable Water Transmission, Sanitary Sewer Transmission, Storm Sewer Capacity, and Solid
Waste Collection.
Staff analysis confirms the proposed text and map amendments to the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan and Future Land Use Map are compatible with the Goals and Policies of the Strategic
Regional Policy Plan for South Florida (SRPP).
Recommendation
Find the City of Miami proposed amendment package #09-1AR generally consistent with the Strategic
Regional Policy Plan for South Florida. Approve this staff report for transmittal to the City of Miami, with
copies sent to the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
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Carlos Alvarez, Mayor
October 7, 2009
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
City of Miami Planning Department
444 S.W. 2rd Avenue, 3r`' Floor
Nlil.arnl, Florida 33130
Planning and Zoning
1 1 1 NV',' 1 Ft Strt�et - Su•.L' 12, 0
Re: Proposed Amendment to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
(MCNP) DCA No. 09-1AR
Dear Ms. Gelabert;
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The Depagment of Psi nning and Z041)g (DP&Z) has reviewed the aU) ve-referenced Cily of
Mia►r►i comprehensive plan amendment, which was received on September 10, 200!x. The
review was performed under the Chapter 163.32465, F,S., Expedited Alternative Revievl
Program, as requested. Our review identifies points of consistency or inconsistency with
provisions of the Miami -Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP).
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Centers located within, or adjacent to, the City of Miami are .consistentwith the use densities
and intensities in the Miarni-Dade County CDMP. Also, the land use densities and intensities
proposed for those areas that are adjacent to the unincorporated areas of Miami -Dade County
appear to be:�conristent and compatible with the land use designations in the CDMP.
In addition, DP&Z offers the following comments on the proposed amendment.
Data and Analvsi 1 Infrastructure Im acts
Comprehensive pian amendments are required by Section 9J-5:005(2) (a) F,A.C, to be
supported by "relevant and appropriate data and the analysis applicable to each elernent. The
amendment application proposes approximately 2,176 land use changes on the Future Land
Use Map, with an overall reduction of 24,601 residential units. The amendment also proposes
to replace the extstinq catcutatton of Floor Area RatSOS (FAR), 5,vhich tis basad 4311 gloss acro acj%
with Floor Lot Ratios (FLR)'based on net acreage. However, the amendment does not provide
any data or analysis, or an overall description of the Impact of the proposed residential unit
reduction and corresponding potential increase in development intensity in the eastern portion
of the city, on the City's 2020 projected population, In other words, is the projected supply of
units and density anough to accommodate the city's projected population? Similarly, no data or
analysis is provided to demonstrate what the impacts are on future planned transportation or
public facilities, particularly water and sewer farilities and public schools, which weld occur as a
result of the text amendment and the individual land use map amendments. The city should
provide the appropriate data and analysis to indicate if, or how, the proposed land use changes
would impact transportation, sewage, water and other public facilities and infrastructure
provided to the city by Miami -Dade County. In particular, the city should demonstrate that there
are adequate water supplies for the 10 year period: and whether there is adequate sevver
treatment capacity provided by Miami -bade County Water and Sewer Department.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
City of Miami
October 7, 2009
Page 2 of 2
Pori of Miami River
Approximately twenty land use map amendments are proposed along the Port of Miami Riv ;r,
The majority of the proposed land use map amendments are new land use categories providing
for mired -uses, which are not permitted in the current land use designations. Some proposed
land use changes are being amended from Medium Density Multi Family Residential to h4ediurn
Density Restricted Commercial. Also, the Office land use category is proposed to be de-deted;
therefore, those properties along the Miami River corridor that are currently designated Office
,are proposed to be re -designated to Restricted Commercial. The new Restricted Comniercial
land use category adds a variety of new non-residential uses, including hotels, offices, clinics,
general retail, services restaurants, entertainment and similar uses, which are incornpotil;le voth
working river waterfronts. 'Two sites, currently designated General Commercial, are re-
designated to Light tnd.ustrial which is iacompaUbte wvitti adjacent county destgrnated ta«ci cat
Industrial, Also, proposed land use changes from Industrial to Light Industrial is not compatible
with preserving the Miami River as a working waterfront as it permits the intrusion of
Incompatible uses. The proposed Light Industrial category permits mixed uses, the commercial
activities allowed for in the Restricted Commercial and General Commercial designations and is
less supportive or working waterfront uses. Residential and mixed-use development along the
river should be allowed only after demonstrating that the use is compatible with adjacent
existing or potential marine uses and that such non -maritime uses will not negatively impact
future andlor existing maritime industries along the river, Additional language should bo,
considered that protects the existing marin+ industries while allowing for other compatibly; uses,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to the Mi,)mi
Comprehensive Neighborhood plan. County staff is available to work with the City to address
the concerns stated above and to refine the proposed amendment before the City considers
adoption of the amendment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact mz or
Mark R, Woerner, Chief, Metropolitan Planning at (305) 375-2835.
fiV14c C. LaFerrier, AICD
Director
MCLF:SB.Nel.RW:PHC:smd
Cc: Ray Eubanks, Administrator
Florida Department of Community Affairs
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
September 25, 2009
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
City of Miami Planning Department
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 31d Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Dear Ms. Gelabert-Sanchez:
Subject: City of Miami, DCA # 09-1AR
SFWMD Comments on Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Package
The South Florida Water Management District has completed its review of the proposed
amendments from the City of Miami (City). The amendment proposes changes to the text and
map designations on the "2020 Future Land Use Map" of the Miami Comprehensive ,
Neighborhood Plan to facilitate the implementation of the Miami 21 project. There appear to be
no significant water resource related impacts. However, we have the following. general
recommendation for your consideration:
• Amend the comprehensive plan to include a Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work
Plan) as described in your letter dated September 8, 2009. Along with the Work Plan,
include policies on coordination with the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department on
population and demand projections.
We look forward to collaborating with the City, their water provider, and the Department of
Community Affairs in developing sound, sustainable solutions to meet the City's future water
needs. For assistance or additional information, please contact John Mulliken, Director, Water
Supply Planning Division at (561) 682-6649 or imulls( sfwmd.gov,
Sincerely,
Terrie Bates
Assistant Deputy Executive Director
Regulatory and Public Affairs
c: Madorle G. Craig, P.E., SFWMD
Bob Dennis, DCA
Ray Eubanks, DCA
Rachel Kalin, SFRPC
Marc C. LaFerrier, Miami -Dade Planning and Zoning Department
Bill Pable, AICP, DCA
Harold Ruck, City of Miami Planning Department
Maria A. Valdes, Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department
3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Plorida 33406 • (561) 686.8800 • FL WAIS 1.800.432-2045
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 24680, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33416-4680 1 wwwsfwmd.gov
Superintendent of Schools
Alberto M. Carvalho
October 7, 2009
Ms. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
Planning and Zoning Department
City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3`d Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
RE: PROPOSED ZONING CODE - MIAMI 21
Dear Ms, Gelabert-Sanchez:
Miami -Dade County School Board
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chair
Dr. Matta Pdrez, Vice Chair
Agustin J. Sarrera
Renter Diaz de la PorBlla
Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman
Perla Tabares Hantman
Dr. Wilbett Tee" Holloway
Dr. Martin Karp
Ana Rivas Logan
As per your request, please find attached an update of the previously submitted (11/06/08) District's
school impact analysis of the potential.impacts generated by the Draft Miami 21 Zoning Code (Miami
21) on public schools within each of the four proposed Quadrants. As you will note, there are no
anticipated impacts in the North, West and South Quadrants, as the City is projecting an actual
decrease in residential density.
In the East Quadrant, the City is projecting a net increase of 10,709 residential units. Based on this
information, the additional units would generate approximately 2,678 students; 1,286 at the •
elementary; 589 at the Middle School; and 803 at the. High School level. At this. time, there is
sufficient capacity in the schools serving the East Quadrant to accommodate the density increases
upon the implementation of Miami 21.
Please note that this is not to be construed as a public school concurrency review, and is solely
meant to provide an overall picture of potential Impacts on area schools, and the availability of
student stations at this point in time. Individual determinations of public school concurrency and
capacity reservations will be made at the time. of approval of plat, site plan or functional equivalent.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and If you need additional information please call me at
(305)995-4501.
XDIrector
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cc: Ms. Ana Rijo-Conde, AiCP
Mr. Fernando Albueme
Ms. Vivian G. Villeamil
Planning, Design and Sustainablilty Department
Ana Ryo-Conde, AICP, Eco -Sustainability Officer - 9450 N.E: 2 Ave. - Suite 525 - Miami, FL 33932
305-995-7285 - (FAX) - 305-995-4760 - arifo@dadeschools.net
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OFINTM
Kurt S. Browning
Secretary of State
DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES
September 29, 2009
Ms, Ana Gelabeft-Sanchez, Director
City of.Miami Planning Department
444 S.W. 2" Avenue, 3`d Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
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Re: Historic Preservation Review of the Miami 09-1AR Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Dear Ms. Gelabert-Sanchez:
According to this agency's responsibilities under Section 163, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 9J-
5, Florida Administrative Code, we reviewed the above document to determine if data regarding
historic resources were given sufficient consideration in the request to amend the Miami
Comprehensive Plan.
We reviewed the proposed amendment to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
related to the' Miami21 Plan. The amendment incorporates new Land Use categories, deletes
categories, adjusts intensity and density of existing categories and makes other modifications in
existing' categories, The 2020 Future Land Use Map will be amended to designate properties
under the new categories.
Our cursory review suggests that the proposed changes may have no adverse effects on
historic resources, as long as historic sites and properties were considered during land use
adjustments and modifications, It is the city's responsibility to ensure that the proposed
revisions will not have an adverse effect on significant archaeological, or historic resources in
Miami.
If you have any questions regarding our comments, please feel free to contact Susan M. Harp
of the* Division's Compliance Review staff at (850) 245-6333.
Sincerely,
Laura A. Kammerer, Historic Preservationist Supervisor
Compliance Review Section
Bureau of Historic Preservation
xc: Mr. Ray Eubanks, DCA
500 S. Bronough Stree( . Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 • http://www.flhel-it2ge.coni
O Director's Office O Archaeological Research ✓ Historic Preservation
(850) 245-6.900 - FAX: 245.6436 (850) 245.6444 • FAX: 245-6452 (850) 245.633.3 , FAX: 245-6437
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overnoro Std ti u of Florida
Mr. Charlie Ust
Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation
Represenlotive Juan 7npatit
Des.
e ignee: Representative Luis Omit
Choir of Governing Board of -
South Florida Water Manngement
District
Mr. Eric Buerntimn
Mianti-Dade State Attorney
Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle
Designee: Mr. Gary Whiston
Mayor of Miaml-Dade County
Mayor Carlos Alvarez
Designee: Mr, Robert T. Villar
Mayor of Miami
Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
Deslgnec: Mr. Robert Ruano
"City of Mlaml Commissioner
Commissioner Joe Sanchez -
Designee: Mr. Steve WHOM
Minml•Dade County
Commissioner
Commissioner Bruno Bansim
Designee: W. Luhby Navarro
,Chair of Miami River Marine
C,rnue
Mr. Richard'Dubin
Designee: Capt. Beau Payne
C, •Chair or Marine Council
Mr. Ed Swakon
Designee: Mr. Phil Everingliam
Excuutive Director of Dnwntown
Development Aulliority
Ms. Alyce Robertson
Dosignee: Mr. Adam Lukin
Chair of Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce
.Mr. Batty Johnson
Ihsignee: Ms. Megun Kelly
Neighborhood Representative
Appointed by City of Want!
Commtsslon
Dr. Ernest Martin
Dasigme: Mr.,Michael Cox
NWghborhood Repmentallve
Appninled by Miami -Dade
Commission
10%, Sallye Jude
Designee-: Ms, Jane Caporelli
Represcnialive from
Environmental or Civic
Organization Appointed by the
Governor
Member al Large Appohited by
lite Governor
Member at Large Apppointed by
Minnti•Dade Commission
Ms. Sura Bahun
1esigneL: Ms. Elena Licen .
M4wnbar at Large Appointed by
City of Miami Commission
Mr. Manny Pricguez
Managing Director
Mr. Broil Biheint
Assistant Managging Director
nn. A00-1 /`IN~
Miami Fiver Commission
do Robert King High
1407. NW 71- ST, Suite D
Miami, Florida 35125.
Office: 305-644-0544
Fax: 30-642.1136
email: miamirilelr(pbellsouti
www.mlaml rlaercommission
August 6, 2009
Honorable Chairman Joe Sanchez
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33128
Re: Miami 21 Consistent with Miami River Corridor Urban Infill
Nan and Miami Raver Greenway Action Plan (SP.1-SP.2)
Dear Chairman Sanchez:.
As you are, aware, the Miami City Commission request's the Miami River
Coinmission provide its strictly advisory recommendation on any agenda
items which may impact the Miami River corridor. On -March 2, 2009, the
Miami River Commission updated its advisory recommendation to find
the currently proposed final draft Miami 21 consistent with both the
Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan and the Miami River Greenway
Action Plan.
Thanks for your time and have a nice day.
Sincerely,
Eric Buermann
Chair,
Miami River Commission
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September 2, 2009
Via Electronic Mail
COMMISSIONERS Chairman Joe Sanchez
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
BRUCE 0.13ARKM Miami, Florida 33133
CHAIR
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
JERRY H. SANSOM
vlce-CHAIR
BRNARD CCUKI Y Dear Chairman Sanchez:
S. NORMAN BRAY
TREASURER , As you know, Governor Crist appointed me to represent Miami -Dad
NASSAU COUNTY
BONN R.'COLEE,JR. County on the board of the Florida Inland Navigation District ("FIND"). �k
SECRETARY primary mission of FIND is to encourage the citizens of the State of Florida to us
PALM BEACH COUNTY and appreciate the intracoastal waterway and other connected waterways such as
J. CARL BLOW
ST: JOHNS COUNTY Biscayne Bay and the Miami River.
E.TYLER CHAPPELL
BROWARDCOUNTY I am writing today in relation to Miami 21 and specifically Appendix E:
T. SPENCER CROWLEY, III
MIAMI-DAOECOUNry 'Waterfront Design Guidelines. After reviewing this section of Miami 21, it is
DONALDJ.CUOUO apparent to me that these new guidelines will foster the mission of FIND bj
MARIIN OOUNTY making Miami's waterfront more accessible to the public. As such, I woul i
"vou SIACOUNTTY" strongly encourage the City Commission's support of Miami 21.
GAIL KAVANAGH
sr. Lucre COUNTY Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the September 4"' meeting in perso. r
MICHAEL D. MESIANO
DUVALCOUNTY to demonstrate my support, however I trust this correspondence will be added t)
JONATHAN S. NETTS the record as sufficient evidence thereof.
FGAGI.ER COUNTY
Sincerely,
DAVID K. ROACH
Wpencer
�O(ECUfNE DIRECTOR ley
MARKT.CROSLEY
ASSISTANT FXCOUTIVE DIRECTOR
cc: Manny Diaz, Mayor
Angel Gonzalez, District 1 Commissioner
Marc Sarnoff, District 2 Commissioner
Tomas Regalado, District 4 Commissioner
Michelle Spence -Jones, District 5 Commissioner
Pete Hernandez, City Manager
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{M2848870;1 } ADMNISTRATNE OFMCE ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATCRWAY IN PALM DEAC11 COUNTY
1314 MARCNSKI ROAD, JUPITER, FLORIDA 33477-9427 TELFPHONC 861-627.3336 FAX N". 661.624.6480
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The Honorable M:
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3500 Pan.Alrneric
Marni, FL 33133
Dear Mayor Diaz -1
I want to tb
Department staff
the City's very b
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STATE OF FLORIDA
MENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Vcated to making Florlda a better place to call home"
iHQMAS G. POLHAM
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Jurtt 27, 2007
A. Diaz
Drive
k you and your staff for traveling to Tallahassee to meet with, and and
L June 12. It was a pleasure, to meet you and to learn more aboutjN iami 21,
ressive and exciting planning Wtiative, Previously, we had read about Miami
on the City's extensive internet site, but the presentation by the City planners
tx understanding, of'this initiative.
Cities will p ay a vital role in accoinmodatizlg.Florida's cons innuing growth in a rxtalane)r that
achieves a sustaila ble future fox our state. It is essential that we strive to create liv le,
attzacti'�e, and vire 1 designed cities, with an adequate degree of mobility, Exclusive reliance on
the automobile will not provide the level of mobr7ity needed idwell-fuactionmi g citios.Itis
imperative that ov r cities begin to incorporate design principles that will support mt Id -modal
transportation aye ems.
Miami 21 is a substantial step forward in the right direction for planning in our maj or eiti¢s.
X eon=end youabd fixe City :for undertaking this initiative and urge you to proceed IWith this
important ettdeav r.
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The DepartrJent looks forward to Working C)mely with the City as it processes Ithte plan
amendments need�d to make Miami 21 a reality. �
Sincerely yours,
Toplwd
Co. Arm
Thomas Pelham
Secretary
Planning'Director
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