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PLANNING FACT SHEET
LEGISTAR FILE ID: 09-00579
APPLICANT Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager, on behalf of
the City of Miami
REQUEST/LOCATION Approval of the Virginia Key Master Plan, as
prepared by EDSA, and attached hereto, located at
approximately East of Biscayne Bay along the
Rickenbacker Causeway [Commissioner Marc
David Sarnoff - District 2]
LEGAL DESCRIPTION See supporting documentation.
PETITION A resolution of the Miami City Commission, with
attachment(s), approving in principle, the Virginia
Key Master Plan, herein referred to as the "Virginia
Key Master Plan", as the guiding tool, for the future
development of Virginia Key; creating a viable
waterfront with recreational and public spaces; and
protecting and enhancing the natural resources
located on the island.
PLANNING
RECOMMENDATION Approval.
BACKGROUND AND
ANALYSIS See supporting documentation.
WATERFRONT
ADVISORY BOARD Made a motion to approve, which failed,
constituting a denial of the recommendation of
approval to City Commission on June 9, 2009 by a
vote of 0-9. Pending recommendation on
September 28, 2009.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Opposed the Plan as presented on June 17, 2009
by a vote of 8-0 because the Plan needs to be
reconsidered to better address: The Marine
Stadium historic site, sustainability concerns, a
green environmentally -friendly waterfront space,
and that city staff amend the Plan as a result of this
process to be better aligned with the public input for
the Virginia Key Master Plan.
CITY COMMISSION October 8, 2009
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CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING DEPARTMENT
444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1400
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Date: 9/30/2009 Page 1