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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBackupCITY OF NI IAM1, FLOR! DA TO: iNTER-OFFICE MEM.ORANDUrvi Teresita Fernandez, Chief elE Hearing Boards Office Hector Lim , Director Building Department f.)ATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: E4CLO8URES' July 14, 2008 APPEAL OF HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD DENIAL TO DEMOLISH THE EAST COAST FISHERIES BUILDING On behalf of the City of Miami Administration, please accept this as an appeal of the July 1, 2008 decision of the City of Miami's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board that denied their request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the East Coast Fisheries building located at 40 SW North River Drive. As the record reflects, the Code Enforcement and Building Department have determined that the East Coast Fisheries Building, while historically significant, has deteriorated to a point where it is now deemed to be a public safety hazard. The request to demolish was made as an emergency measure in the name of public safety. The attached materials demonstrate that on June 18, 2008, the Code Enforcement Office made such determination. To date, the building has not been secured and the public safety hazard is still in place. I respectfully submit that the evidence presented demonstrates that the building should be demolished. Accordingly, we respectfully appeal the decision of the HEP Board and request that the City Commission reverse the HEP Board's denial of the City's request for Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the East Coast Fisheries building located at 40 SW North River Drive. Please schedule this appeal for the next available agenda of the Miami City Commission, Cc: Orlando Toledo, Senior Director Departments of Planning, Building and Zoning RESOLUTION NO. HEPB-2008-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD (HEPB") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EAST COAST FISHERIES BUILDING LOCATED AT 40 SW NORTH RIVER DRIVE AS AN EMERGENCY MEASURE, AFTER FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER OF THE HISTORIC SITE IN TERMS OF SIZE, SCALE, DESIGN AND MATERIALS AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S 'STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION." PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF jULY 2008. ITEM NO 1 VOTE 8 TO 0 ATTE ELLEN j. UCCIONI PRESE A ION OFFICER al➢rat=aatke;•. =:st 'Mali...! Of `§Ork i'.'taszi South Ho 1)•st rict Mr. i-.:, €-i arcs o1 1 ainige➢sass€at .3tasaria-i)ad1' State Atttarrsaty Ms. rciainia N?:. Gary ,A.! t:ie<i;'E Mayor of vji<ctla4-1)0dttx v:',sasrtfa Macau.- Carioii i. PPobcrt T k iaa €a r o!' A iassli Mr. 3ob_°.ot R�t<€ttt City of S'ri➢i➢iai (,fi00)1iSS'iontr Corrimitisioncr for Saiici?c!. Sieve �9atasati-r)ads Comity Cnrootisiii<ma;i Bruno rian'c rt i eiiipicc: Navarro Chair of Miami Oliver P7asriste f-lichard Dubin Cap!. tAcau Payne Chair saf 1lttritic Ccr➢a1ci1 'v1r. Ncl Swjkon 1.):2_,;ii=n c: vtr Phil Evcringliiiin Executive Director atf I)osvtatuss"n I)ca ei{rtlnsent Authority 11ycc )?of:ier SVr1 i?t_>ig€lcc: fill. Adam Lakin Chair of Gre;atcr Arilalal's (.7..iarambtr" 14 Commerce !Mr olinion Neighborhood Representative lapointed by City of iNliatni Commission !Dr I:--rnas€ N1ar[in f)ciii,i...incirr Msici2;rc'I Co' Neighborhood iZelrs-tsealtative Appointed b-€ial➢ni-1.)aatfe. iti S.;L 'C .ti€elc 1tiE)rescntattive from Environmental or Civic (?➢�a.s€ziz.lticena ppoi➢➢ted iv the <iin ,ruts. iv-ierri ie➢" of Large fire (iiiiieritor eai➢need Member at Large appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Hs. Sarii h'is, 1"1riliii_°r _r i3isointiA by CCity. of ytiaaa=.i (..tse$talsis: tiers= '4al➢ata izlr t)ir°cctor c/o ttolx.rt King High 1407 NW 7' ST, Suite 1) Florida 33125 Office: 305-644-0544 Fax 305-642-1136 tariarniri er@Plaelisoatti net www,rriamirivercomrn s.sitial,r rg fs Historic and Environmental Preservation Board City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Re: Public Hearing Item 1: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition of East Coast Fisheries On November 5, 2007, Ms. Vicky Garcia -Toledo, Bilzin-Surnberg, presented "East Coast Eateries" to the Miami River Commission (MR.C), a proposed project featuring the complete renovation of the historically designated East Coast Fisheries building, along with the addition of a new four-story restaurant on the adjacent vacant riverfront. The proposed design plans included the construction of a publicly accessible riverwalk and open plaza, seafood markets and restaurants along the currently vacant waterfront parcels between the Flagler and 1st Street Bridges on North River Drive, By a vote of 12-0, the MRC adopted a resolution finding the proposed "East Coast Eateries" consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan. After reviewing the July 1, 2008 IlEP Board meeting agenda, MRC staff discovered Public Hearing Item 1: "Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Demolition of the East Coast Fisheries building located at 40 SW North River Drive as an emergency measure," The MRC was unaware of the aforementioned item, as the attached letter on behalf of the property owner states, "our proposal includes the complete renovation of the historic East Coast Fisheries building..." In addition, enclosed please find the Miami River Commission's November 5, 2007 meeting minutes, in which the MRC formulated its advisory recommendation. Eric Buermann, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission TRANSMITTAL: Date: 10/26/2007 To: Miami River Commission Member Miami River Commission From: Omar A. Morales Re: East Coast Eateries Preliminary Design Package FORMGROUP Architecture+Planning 10 NVV 42 AVE., Suite 600 Fi 33126 ph' 305.443,4244 fx, 305,443.3338 formformgroupnef FedEx Enclosed: qty. Date Description 1 Pkg. 10/25/07 Preliminary Design Package Memo: Dear Committee member, Enclosed you will find a preliminary design package of our proposed renovations and addition to the historic East Coast Fisheries building along the Miami River. You will note that our proposal includes the complete renovation of the Historic East Coast Fisheries building along with the addition of a four story theme restaurant building which will make this site a major riverfront destination. The project compiles with the City of Miami charter regarding the river walk and proposes a large open plaza at ground level which is intended for use for outdoor functions such as weekend seafood markets, etc. Our design concepts draws from the industrial working nature of the river in this area and reflects materials representative of it's long history as a commerce river. We hope you appreciate the design and look forward to your input in the near future. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Sin cey, Omt Morales FORMGROUP architecture+planning cc: i River Co mission Meeting Minutes November 5, 2007 Mr. 'hflip i rin d am, Vic'e-Chair o the Miami River Cotii m sion (MRC). convened the meeting at 11 am, onday, :November 5, 2007„ United Way R;yder Conference .Room, 325 SW .'d Avenu ,Miami, Florida, Miami River Commission Policy Committee Mer` hers and/or° Designees attending: Philip Everirgham, Vice -Chair of the Mianii River Commission Robert R.uano, designee for City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Fd Swakon, President of the Miarni Marine Council Lubby Navarro, designee for County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Richard Dubin, President of Miami River Marine Group Steve Wright, designee for City Commissioner Joe Sanchez Jane Caporelli, designee for Sallye Jude, neighborhood rep. appointed by County Dr. Ernie .Martin, Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission Gary Winston, designee for District State Attorney Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Megan Kelly, designee for Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Dana Nottingham, Downtown Development Authority Adam Lukin, designee for Dana Nottingharn, Downtown Development Authority Ms. Elena Licea, designee for Ms. Sara Babun, Member -at -Large Manny Prieguez, Member -at -Large, Miami City Commission MRC Staff: Brett Bibeau, Managing Director Ashley Chase, Assistant Managing Director Others attending interested in the River: Jim Murley, Florida Atlantic University Robert Weinreb, City of Miarni Pieter Bockweg, City of Miami Evan Skornick, South Florida Water Management District Lucy Perez, SFWMD Dr. Fran Bohnsack, Miarni River Marine Group Vicky Garcia -Toledo, Bilzin-Sumberg Mario Zaldivar, East Coast Fisheries Carlos Gimenez, Bilzin Sumberg Omar Morales, Form Group Hector Hernandez, Forrn Group Bernard Zyscovich, Zyscovich, Inc. Trent Baughn, Zyscovich, Inc. John Hopkins, Green Mobility Network Mark Bailey, Merrill -Stevens Gayle Dubin, Caribbean Ship Services Mark Spanioli, DDA Jesus Vargas, Miarni-Dade County Patricia Harris R;er_,{;iTz'_Tiis ),ember 5, 2007 c t1n Paoe 2 1. a .IRC Chair air Report i £;fair i erinvham }1 elco red Ms. Elena replaced Nis. Carmen Po, as Ms. Sara i. ahuri's des ,omemssion. oin has Vice -Chair Philip f veringham entertained a motion to approve the m 1.RC's September 10 and October 1 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by ,Mr. Robert Ruano, and was unanimously adopted, Vice -Chair Everingharn noted the 12"' .Annual Miami Riverday festival has been resche-dtled for April 12, 2008, in order to avoid conflicting with the recently scheduled Bavnanza on April 19. Vice -Chair Everingharn stated MRC Assistant Director Ashley Chase rnet with board member Sallye Jude last Thursday to continue working on the event. Vice -Chair Everingharn added the MRC sincerely appreciates all of the generous Miami Riverday sponsors, which may contact MRC staff regarding your available benefits. Due to an increase in costs and decrease in sponsorships last year, Vice -Chair Everingharn explained the MRC's accumulated $20,000 start up amount was reduced to only $5,000, therefore if the event costs and income remain the same the MRC would incur a $10,000 expense to break even this year. Therefore, Vice -Chair Everingharn recommended that if the projected free admission Riverday festival budget isn't +$5,000 by the sponsorship deadline of mid Jan 2008, the event should regrettably be cancelled. II. Presentation of Proposed "East Coast Eateries Mr. Richard Dubin, MRC, asked if his father-in-law, Mr. Peter Swartz, is associated with the currently proposed project, and Ms. Vicky Garcia Toledo, Bilzin Sumberg, replied that Mr. Swartz was the former owner of the subject parcel, yet had sold the historic restaurant, "East Coast Fisheries and the upland parcel to her Los Angeles based client 2-3 months ago. Ms. Garcia Toledo presented new proposed plans for the historic landmark East Coast Fisheries and adjacent waterfront properties located between the Flagler Bridge and the 1'` Street Bridge on North River Drive. Ms. Garcia Toledo stated the project proposes to maintain the historically designated East Coast Fisheries structure, and on the adjacent vacant portion of the riverfront parcel create a new four level structure which will consist ofa center publicly accessible open air east -west plaza, bar and two seafood markets on the ground floor, with three floors of seafood restaurants above; a 30 foot wide publicly accessible garden entrance will be created and serve as a buffer between the historically designated and proposed new structure. Ms. Garcia -Toledo noted the developer had foruierly envisioned constructing a 10-foot cantilevered publicly accessible dockiriverwalk over the concrete seawall along the river, yet after presenting this concept with regulatory agencies and realizing a difficulty in obtaining the necessary permits, had decided to forego this idea. The Ms. Garcia -Toledo noted the revised proposed project will now feature a 12.5 foot -wide publicly accessible riverwalk., between the shoreline and proposed new structure, with public access via entering in the 10 foot setback between the ls' ST Bridge and the proposed new structure on the south, the plaza in the middle and the garden area to the north. The proposed three levels above the 12,5 foot around floor building setback from the riverfront cantilever over the riverwalk, and a foot of the river. Ms. Garcia Toledo noted the developer owns the upland site across the street from the proposed project on North River Drive between ST and Hagler, which is proposed to become a 100 spot surface parking with water features and an ornamental fence facing the streets. Ms. PUBLIC DOCUMENT Mi -u River Commission Novcn her 5. 2007 Meeting Min. te,; page 3 (i r i4t o dui t.s't 1 due to the sS1e of €l op t}s d e t zt i z2t th Ili' is req parkin spots. therefore she is tryin t 3 ;:' ?q'. o t aid agreement with the Miaid',.I l� tklri ; Abtthaoty for use of the additional adjacent surface arking Kits beneath 1-95 which they n-ianae via an agreement vith the Florida Department of Transportation (1"DO"i ,. Ms. Garcia -Toledo stated the developer is seeking City approval of a special exception for 200 of the required parking spaces, in addition to a special exception to allow for e'alei. iarcia-Toledo introduced Mr, 0ar Morales, project architect, whoa: presented a ased site plan; • Will reactivate .1920s-inspired look, capture the "working river" cone pt of the Miami River and create a waterfront entertainment destination Proposed project will refurbish the East Coast Fisheries historic- building, maintain the outside shape and original mural sign and rename it "East Coast Eateries." Historic East Coast Eateries structure will function solely as 2 indoor dining areas; The inside of the currently four story historic structure will be converted into a 2 high -ceiling dining rooms with 18-foot-high ceilings • The potential developer demolished the former buildings on the site, which were not designated historic • Proposed new restaurants are designed with a moveable screening exterior device; replicating the look of 'lobster traps. 10-foot-wide setback on the south end of the property adjacent to Street Bridge; foresee connection beneath bridge to riverfront pocket park Dr. Ernie Martin noted the proposed project is important for reactivating this portion of the Miami River Greenway and the revitalization of Downtown. Dr. Martin added the long-term goals of this area is furthered by this proposed project, as the concept is compatible with the recommendations of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan, which recommends a Fisherman's Wharf in this general area with water -related activities. Dr. Martin noted the City of Miami is currently constructing an on -road Greenway on North River Drive, between the subject riverfront and upland parcels. Dr. Martin noted the Miami River Greenway Action Plan recommends any new construction be consistent with City Charter riverfront building setback formula and provide a publicly accessible minimum 20 foot wide riverwalk consisting of a 16 foot wide unobstructed pedestrian path and a 4 foot wide passive zone featuring decorative lighting, landscaping, way - finding signage, historic markers, bike racks, trash receptacles, etc. Dr. Martin the narrow site's proposed 12.5 foot wide riverwalk is therefore narrower than the recommended minimum width, and asked if it would be open to the public when the restaurant is closed, and the nature of public access along the proposed riverwalk considering the sites restaurant uses. Ms. Garcia -Toledo replied the proposed project's publicly accessible riverwalk will provide public access via entering in the 10 foot setback between the 1ST ST Bridge and the proposed new structure on the south, the plaza in the middle, and the 30 foot wide open garden area to the north will feature open access to the river and back to North River Drive. Ms, Garcia -Toledo added that the restaurant spaces maybe secured without blocking public access to the aforementioned riverwalk areas 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Ms, Garcia -Toledo noted the City Charter requires a 50-foot riverfront building setback for new developments along the Miami River east of the 5`t' Street Bridge, unless the parcel is less than 200-feet-wide. Since the subject property is east of the NW 5 ST Bridge and is less than 200-feet-wide, Ms, PUBLIC DOCUMENT Miami € .ivet' Commis,ic Novcmt :r 5 ''007 r. leetunttt Minutes Garcia -Toledo ol3edo 'noted the City Charter r equ re . minimum setback equ i to 25:"ti of the property depth. Ms. Garcia -Toledo stated the a era Qe. lot width (shoreline to street) is an estimated 49 feet, thierefore the City Charter required building setback from the shoreli.k .. is an estimated 12.5 feet, which -is being provided on the first floor only. his. Garcia- -Toledo stated this revised plan now meets the city charter riverfront buiidini setback requirement. Mr. Peter Bockweg, City of Miami, stated the City administration is yet to determine whether or not the projects currently presented riverfront building setback will require the City. Coinimssion to consider a waiver to the city- charter waterfront building setback formula. Mr. mint Morley, Chair of the MRC's Urban Working Group (U1 rG), noted the Uly�G's October 10, 2007 minutes and Development Technical Review Form commented on the previous presented design, which featured no riverfront budding setback. Therefore he had explored ideas and potential solutions with the presenters, and this is the first time the group has reviewed the current revised proposal. Mr. Murley noted the proposal is conceptually consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan. Mr. Murley noted due to the narrow site, the Miami River Greenway Action Plan's recornended rninirnwn 20 foot wide riverwalk area is wider than the city charter required riverfront building setback formula, therefore the provided 12.5 foot setback should be an unobstructed publicly accessible riverwalk. Mr. Murley asked Mr. Morales to explain the concept behind the columns featured on page A 1.3, which he believed were obstacles to an unobstructed riverwalk pathway. Mr. Morales noted the aluminum columns, which are 6-inches in diameter, are architectural, structural components to support the restaurants above. Mr. Murley noted the riverwalk exit featured in A2.5 should serve as a dear, publicly accessible path. Mr. Murley suggested that the developer work with the appropriate agencies to maximize public access. Mr. Murley stated the presentation noted a 30 foot wide open garden publicly accessible entrance connecting to the riverwalk, yet the drawings depict a 5 foot wide door from the street to the area; which should be widened. Ms. Jane Caporelli, MRC, expressed her concern over the historic building's continued exposure to the elements without secured windows. Mr. Morales noted the developer is committed to refurbishing and securing the historic East Coast Fisheries, and had performed extensive structural analysis of the building. Ms. Garcia -Toledo noted she would like to work with the MRC, City of Miami and the Florida Department of Transportation to beautify the public right of way by making public greenspaces beneath the and adjacent to the IS` Street and Flagler Bridges. Ms. Garcia -Toledo added the potential developer is willing to "adopt" clean up and maintain the adjacent public rights of way. Mr. Murley noted some of the conceptual amenities depicted on the renderings, immediately adjacent to the bridges, are public rights of way, therefore there should not be restaurant tables blocking public access rather inviting publicly waterfront greenspaces on the adjacent City and FDOT public rights of way. Dr, Martin noted the public must always have open access pathways through restaurant table tables. Mr, Robert Ruano, MRC, inquired about the widths of the publicly accessible pathways connecting the on -road greenway on North River Drive to the publicly accessible riverwalk. Mr, Morales stated the sideyard public pathway connecting to the riverwalk PUBLIC DOCUMENT Miami River Commission N.mber 5, 2007 Nicetinf): M rotes Page 5 On the ST Bridge side is 9 feet wide, the publicly accessible riverwak is 12,5 feet wide and the p.arder area is 30 feet wide with somc restaurant tables and some public pathway, Mr. Ruano asked if the outdoor dining terrace may prohibit people from \,,,,alkirw through, and M. -Morales replied that the area will be conducive to public accessibility/activity. Mr, Ruano asked if the developer can commit to a 115 foot -wide publicly accessible riverwaik, and .Mr. Morales replied the developer can commit to at least 10 feet unobstructed pedestrian path through the 30 foot wide garden area, Mr. Ruano asked if the potential developer was offering to fluid the aforementioned improvements to the public right of way, and Ms. Garcia -Toledo replied yes, they were willing to fund, create and maintain a public riverfront greenspace on the City right of way, Mr. Ruano asked if the proposed new cantilevered building structure overhangs the river's bulkhead, and Mr. Morales replied yes, the City of Miami's Pubic Works .Department had approved the presented concept of three levels of ten -aces slightly overhanging the Miami River, Mr, Brett Bibeau, MRC Managinii, .Director, asked for more information about the green wall/door featured in A.25, and Mr. Morales clarified that the door located in the main entrance is five -feet wide. Mr. Bibeau asked since the 30 foot wide garden space has a 10 foot wide publicly accessible pathway connecting the on -road greenway to the riverwalk, may the depicted 5 foot wide entrance to the 30 foot wide garden area be widened to at least a 10 foot wide entrance, consistent with the pathway, and Mr. Morales agreed to widen the portal to a MiT1111111111 10 feet. Mr. Manny Prieguez moved the UIWG recommendation to find the proposed "East Coast Eateries" consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan's intent for the "lower river. Mr. Bibeau read the UIWG's conditions into the record, as stated in the UIWG October 19, 2007 Development Technical Review Form: 1) potential developer provides a riverfront building setback for new construction consistent with the City Charter setback formula; 2) provide a publicly accessible riverwalk within the City Charter required setback area, connecting to the publicly accessible North River Drive on -road greenway, the proposed publicly accessible riverwalk section to the south beneath the lst Street Bridge on FDOT owned riverfront public right of way, and to the north connecting with the on -road greenway in front of the historic East Coast Fisheries. The motion was seconded by Dr. Ernie Martin with an additional condition that the 30 foot wide garden area between the historic and new restaurant structures provide a minimum 10 foot wide entrance and publicly accessible pathway. Mr. Prieguez amended his motion to remove the first UIWG condition so the project moves forward, and agreed with Mr. Murley's suggestion to move the pillars to the edges of the maximized publicly accessible 12,5 foot wide setback and riverwalk area. The motion was unanimously adopted. III, Presentation of Draft Downtown Miami Master Plan: Urban Design & Transportation - Mr. Bernard Zyscovich, Zyscovich, Inc., presented a Power Point of the draft "Downtown Miami Master Plan: Urban Design & Transportation." Mr, Zyscovich addressed the following items, pertaining to the Miarni River: PUBLIC DOCUMENT diityiq.I}v c f sdill sl}; Yo re;f1 her _ E. .R .etati a. 2 A!iu es Page 3 7 _rLlil 1 C 'u'io stated i?" to to i :a i the proposed d restaura nts.the City is re.gt.iring 300 ,.. 3 n r t with M i i .P S 1czrlt.i?as' spots, therefore ;�tl� 1ti k}�ll��:', t�) jsc,}r� (7C3 i i§E?��C',f`;3�ilt �,r'Stl. ��"it '�'Ite�ni3 z c�C�;3f1� Authority for i.1se of the. additional adjacent surface parkin; lots beneath which they manage via an aL;recnient with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDO Ms. Garcia -Toledo oiedo stated the developer is seeking City approval of a special exception for 200 of the required parking spaces, in addition to a special exception to allow for valet. Ms. ( ircia-Toled o introduced Mr, Ornar ,Morales, project architect resented a props s t situ plan: • Will reactivate 19 0s-inspired look;capture: the "working river" concept of the iliari River and create a waterfront entertainment destination Proposed project wdl refurbish the East Coast Fisheries historic building, maintain the outside shape and original mural sign and rename it "East Coast Eateries." Historic Bast Coast Eateries structure will function solely as 2 indoor dining areas, The inside of the currently four story historic structure will be converted into a 2 high -ceiling dining rooms with 1 8-foot-high ceilings • 1 he potential developer demolished the former buildings on the site, which were not designated historic ▪ Proposed new restaurants are designed with a moveable screening exterior device, replicating the look of lobster traps. • l -foot-aids; setback on the south end of the property adjacent to 1'` Street Bridge; foresee connection beneath bridge to riverfront pocket park Dr. Ernie Martin noted the proposed project is important for reactivating this portion of the Miami River Greenway and the revitalization of Downtown. Dr. Martin added the Tong -term goals of this area is furthered by this proposed project, as the concept is compatible with the recommendations of the ,Miami River Corridor Urban ln011 Plan, which recommends a fisherman's Wharf in this general area with water -related activities. Dr. Martin noted the City of Miami is currently constructing an on -road Greenway on North River Drive, between the subject riverfront and upland parcels. Dr. Martin noted the Miami River Greenway Action Plan recommends any new construction be consistent with City Charter riverfront building setback formula and provide a publicly accessible minimum 20 foot wide riverwalk consisting of a 16 foot wide unobstructed pedestrian path and a 4 foot wide passive zone featuring decorative lighting, landscaping, way - finding signage, historic markers, bike racks, trash receptacles, etc. Dr. Martin the narrow site's proposed 12.5 foot wide riverwalk is therefore narrower than the recommended minimum width, and asked if it would be open to the public when the restaurant is closed, and the nature of public access along the proposed riverwalk considering the sites restaurant uses. Ms. Garcia -Toledo replied the proposed project's publicly accessible riverwalk will provide public access via entering in the 10 foot setback between the ls ST Bridge and the proposed news structure on the south, the plaza in the middle, and the 30 foot wide open garden area to the north will feature open access to the river and back to North River Drive. Ms. Garcia -Toledo added that the restaurant spaces maybe secured without blocking public access to the aforementioned riverwalk areas 24 hours per day, seven days per week, Ms. Garcia -Toledo noted the City Charter requires a 50-foot riverfront building setback for new developments along the Miami Ri Fier cast of the 5` ` Street Bridge, unless the parcel is less than 200-feet-wide. Since the subject property is cast of the NW 5 ST Bridge and is less than 200-feet-wide, Ms. PUBLIC DOCUMENT etl1 et Fb< r 2 07 Mc. tin..v .M nutcs t ai1 4 Garcia_ 1 =.fled° noted. the. t..i Charter requires a minimum setback equal to 25`%i1 of time ? ? h �'`: l Cr1€ t;; stated the average ?e lot width shoreline to street) property �:f.:rT, depth. 1 €a4-tcl (shoreline. t .iC: f therefore City Charter required building setback from the shot - estimated `p � d;C',t, ii.4rt'.x 3 the cti �, is z> estimated 12.5 feet, which is bein, provided on the first floor only, Ms. Gar „l 'Toledo stated this revised plan now meets the city charter riverfront building setback requirement. "'yin .Peter Bockwcg, City of ivliarni, stated the City administration is 'Vet to determine. \vhether or not the project's currently- presented rir erfront building setback will require_ the Co.e° Commission to consider a waiver to the city charter waterfront building setback formula. Mr. Jim Murley. Chair of the MRC`s Urban Infill Working Group (L`IWG), noted the U1WG's October 10. 2007 minutes and Development Technical Review Form commented on the previous presented design; which featured no riverfront building setback. Therefore he had explored ideas and potential solutions with the presenters, and this is the first time the group has reviewed the current revised proposal. Mr. Murley noted the proposal is conceptually consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan. Mr. Murley noted due to the narrow site, the Miami River Greenway Action Plan's recornended minimum 20 foot vide riverwalk area is wider than the city charter required riverfront building setback formula, therefore the provided 12.5 foot setback should be an unobstructed publicly accessible riverwalk. Mr. Murley asked Mr. Morales to explain the concept behind the columns featured on page A1.3, which he believed were obstacles to an unobstructed riverwalk pathway. Mr. Morales noted the aluminum columns, which are 6-inches in diameter, are architectural, structural components to support the restaurants above. Mr. Murley noted the riverwalk exit featured in A2.5 should serve as a clear, publicly accessible path. Mr. Murley suggested that the developer work with the appropriate agencies to maximize public access. Mr. Murley stated the presentation noted a 30 foot wide open garden publicly accessible entrance connecting to the riverwalk, yet the drawings depict a 5 foot wide door from the street to the area, which should be widened. Ms. Jane Caporelli. MRC, expressed her concern over the historic building's continued exposure to the elements without secured windows. Mr. Morales noted the developer is committed to refurbishing and securing the historic East Coast Fisheries, and had performed extensive structural analysis of the building, Ms. Garcia -Toledo noted she would like to work with the MRC, City of Miami and the Florida Department of Transportation to beautify the public right of way by making public greenspaces beneath the and adjacent to the lst Street and Flagler Bridges. Ms. Garcia -Toledo added the potential developer is willing to "adopt" clean up and maintain the adjacent public rights of way. Mr. Murley- noted some of the conceptual amenities depicted on the renderings, immediately adjacent to the bridges, are public rights of way, therefore there should not be restaurant tables blocking, public access rather inviting publicly waterfront greenspaces on the adjacent City and FDOT public rights of v fay. Dr. Martin noted the public mast always have open access pathways through restaurant table tables. Mr, Robert Ruano. 1.1RC:, inquired about the widths of the publicly accessible pathways connecting the on -road greenway on North River Drive to the publicly accessible riverwalk. Mr. Morales stated the sideyard public pathway connecting to the riverwalk PUBLIC DOCUMENT 1ULP;,..iver Commission November 5, 2007 'Meeting .1\ilinutes Pai,te 5 on the ST Bridgic side is 9 feet wide, the publicly accessible riverwalk is 125 feet wide and the (tarden area is 30 feet wide with some restaurant tables and some -public. pathway. Mr. Ruano asked if the outdoor dining terrace may prohibit people from walking throuah, and Mr. Morales replied that the area will be conducive to public. accessibility/activity. Mr. Ruano asked if the developer can commit to a 12.5 foot -wide publicly accessible riverwalk, and Mr. Morales replied the developer can commit to at east 10 feet unobstructed pedestrian path through the 30 foot wide garden area. Mr. Ruano asked if the potential developer was offering to fund the aforementioned improvements to the public right of way, and Ms. Garcia . -Toledo re -plied yes, they were willing to fund, create and maintain a public riverfront greenspace on the City right oli way. Mr. Ruano asked if the proposed new cantilevered building structure overhangs the river's bulkhead, and Mr, Morales replied yes, the City cif' Miami's Public Works Department had approved the presented concept of three levels of terraces slightly overhanging the Miarni River, Mr. Brett Bibeau, MRC Managing Director, asked for more information about the green wall/door featured in A.25,. and Mr. Morales clarified that the door located in the main entrance is five -feet wide. Mr. Bibeau asked since the 30 foot wide garden space has a 10 foot wide publicly accessible pathway connecting the on -road greenway to the riverwalk„ may the depicted 5 foot wide entrance to the 30 foot wide garden area he widened to at least a 10 foot wide entrance, consistent with the pathway, and Mr. Morales agreed to widen the portal to a minimum 10 feet. Mr. Manny Prieguez moved the UIWG recommendation to find the proposed "East Coast Eateries" consistent with the Miami River Corridor Ur. ban Infill Plan's intent for the "lower river. Mr. Bibeau read the UIWG's conditions into the record, as stated in the UIWG October 19, 2007 Development Technical Review Form: 1) potential developer provides a riverfront building setback for new construction consistent with the City Charter setback formula; 2) provide a publicly accessible riverwalk within the City Charter required setback area, connecting to the publicly accessible North River Drive on -road greenway, the proposed publicly accessible riverwalk section to the south beneath the 1st Street Bridge on FDOT owned riverfront public right of way, and to the north connecting with the on -road greenway in front of the historic East Coast Fisheries. The motion was seconded by Dr. Ernie Martin with an additional condition that the 30 foot wide garden area between the historic and new restaurant structures provide a minimum 10 foot wide entrance and publicly accessible pathway. Mr. Prieguez amended his motion to remove the first UIWG condition so the project moves forward, and agreed with Mr. Morley's suggestion to move the pillars to the edges of the maximized publicly accessible 12.5 foot wide setback and riverwalk area. The motion was unanimously adopted: III. Presentation of Draft Downtown Miami Master Plan: Urban Design & Transportation - Mr. Bernard Zyseovich, Zysicovich, Inc., presented a Power Point of the draft "Downtown Miami Master Plan: Urban Design & Transportation." Mr. Zyscovich addressed the following items, pertaining to the Miami River: PUBLIC DOCUMENT 'l lam Nov - Nov —,flutes Do nto='{i MitirE1 1s broken mto 12 sub-61i s'`1Ct tl e Miami I I `ir i ident ficd is i suF- C�15irict and t1 'c have agreed to the MRC Urban n 1nt 11 Working Group's recommenciatio to extend the Miami River boundary to the cori.11uence of the . 'tiaoii River and .Biscayne t3 i oi� the Rivers north shore in between One Miami and the Hotel Intercontinental Major project proposals include three alternatives for an area including the River's N ortn shore from the Brickell Bridge to 1-95 including the riverwalk, Hvatt Rec4ency. James 1.= KiuOt Convention Center, etc. The UI'%C noted the Jarnes L. Knight Convention Center area is the only entertainment ' convention facility aloii4._T. the riveralalk. Mr. Zyscovich :idled the city is currently evaluatri g future plans for the existing Janes [,. Knight Convention Center. Creation of Interpretive Urban Eco-Park (+/-I J acres): relocate all parking beneath 1-95 on the north shore of the Miami River into a parking garage at an unknown location to create an urban eco-park, which provides an opportunity for rainwater to return to the aquifer. Mr. Zyscovich stated the draft plan considers relocating the City of Miami's administration building to a proposed new building adjacent to Miami -Dade County's Government Center, and then the City of Miami may sell the "Miami Riverside Center" which currently houses their administration on the River's north shore at 444 SW end Ave, ® Improve Flagier/Brickell transit loops and Downtown connectivity-; streetcar expansion (along both sides of the river) or alternative technology; widen sidewalks, increase tree canopy recently implemented a shuttle bus/loop from Brickell to Brickeii Key and another from Port Boulevard to Government Center. Improve the quality- and livability of Downtown and support Downtown's economic and social activities • Provide an "Urban Forest": provide a minimum overall I5% tree coverage (-50°0 street tree coverage); provide for proper tree selection, placement and planting. Average City tree canopy is 5% and the City of Miami's is .5% • Improve stormwater run-off and drainage • 50)% Goal: 50% vehicles and 50% pedestrians Vice -Chair Everingham inquired about the timeframe to complete the plan, and Mr. Zyscovich replied it is a multi -faceted plan and each recommendation has its own timeline. Mr. Nottingham, DDA, stated the 25 year plan has specific short term goals. Miami River Commission's Urban Infill Working Group Chair Murley stated the provided UIWG's October 10, 2007 minutes reflect his recommendation for the MRC to find the "Downtown Master Plan" consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Inf.-ill Plan and the Miami River Greenway Action Plan subject to requiring completion of the Mian-ti River Greenvvay, which was agreed to by the DDA, extending the Miami River sub -district boundary to include "One Miami" and the `Epic", which the DDA has agreed to, and pursuing an option for the James L. Knight Convention Center portion of the Riverwalk_ which maintains a public theater / convention center type use. Mr. Murlev noted any potential specific options for that area would come back to the MRC for further consideration. Mr. Zseovich suggested deleting the specific reference of the James L. Knight Convention center and convention center uses from the MRC's advisory recommendation PUBLIC DOCUMENT Miami E'IIt;Ifs€ River Ctlo='iz November 200 P Nri Dr, Eric : rtin rrzoved theradation to find the Draft Downtown Miami M6tster flan: Urban Design & Transportation consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban ha ll Pico and the Miami .River Gr°eenway Action Plan, subject to the three conditions with the following revised third condition: the selected DMA option of the north shore Riverfront area immediately west of Briekell Bridge to include a public theatre use. The motion was seconded by Ms. Jane Caporelli, and was mously adopted, MRC Subcommittee Report a. Dredging Subcommittee (DSC) --Mr. B beau provided the following Miami River Maintenance Dredging Project report: OnMav 24, 2007 the ACOE awarded dredging in the projects next acceptance sections 7 8 of 15, using the currently available $7 million federal cost share, which consists of the remaining $3.5 million appropriation from Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 and the $3.5 million included in the FY '07 Continuing Resolution (CR). The current contract provides 60 days for the contractors to remobilize from the time of awarding Acceptance Sections, therefore the dredging contract required dredging to recommence by July 23, 2007. In October the ACOE denied their contractors request for a 120 day extension on their remobilization deadline, based on the timeline for the Boskalis sediment processing plant to return from overseas and to resolve a seawall related issue at the AIM Shipping property, which the contractors lease as an additional sediment processing area. The ACOE's contractors are therefore working towards remobilization, and should be fully setup and operational no later than February 2008. Congress is vet to adopt an FY '08 Energy and Water Bill. The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee's FY '08 Energy and Water Bill includes a $7.5 million for the project, which is a $3 million (over 65%) congressional ad over the Honorable President's $4.5 million budget submittal. The US Senate and Dade Delegation therefore did a tremendous job in successfully providing a significant Congressional ad over a woefully insufficient Administration's FY '08 budget request, based on the ACOE's flawed Benefit to Cost Ratio for the project, which only calculates the cargo benefits and omits all the project's additional benefits, including but not limited to the approved $55 million Merrill -Stevens Recreational Boatyard expansion, generating 350 additional full time jobs, which will only occur upon completing the dredging project. The House Bill deferred line items to a lump sum amount divided consistent with the President's budget submittal. Therefore. if Congress passes the FY '08 Energy and Water Bill, it would include. $4.5 - $7.5 million for the Miami River maintenance dredging project. Similar to the last federal fiscal year, there is the potential for a Continuing Resolution (CR) which would provide all line items the lesser amount of either the President's FY '08 request or the previous F Y '07 appropriation_ therefore under another CR the project would be provided 53.5 ?zillion in the upcoming FY `OS. PUB C DOCUMENT ia.mi Rive vember age 8 ices lh.f'ef re after the 1a t :der:a1 1 1:' 'OS appropriation it the. project. A` iich l ''11 be in 113.E ra.n<se of `_ .5 - $ 7.5 million only an additional estimated S6-.8l million needed U d � 3i:lia�n will be Ii'°,� to complete the 40% Lrushed S86 million project, In order to obtain the final estimated SO-S 1. a million to complete the project.. the MRC will again support the County 's $10 million ST -appropriation request for the project in the 2008 legislative session and the SIWM1:?=lt apply i. April 2008 for an additional S3 million grant towards the federal finding cost share balance due from l4IND, whom has already awarded the project $6,68 anilliori. DER.M. is currently working towards collecting the previously appropriated estimated $30 million from the now 5 local project sponsor cost share partners, ST of FL, FIND, SFWMD. City and County. Their continued support is sincerely appreciated. Mr. Bibeau asked Ms. Marina Blanco Pape, DERM, if their forwarding the previously appropriated and yet to be expended funding to the ACOE remains on schedule in order to award additional acceptance sections before the dredgers complete the currently awarded AS 7 & 8, and Ms. Blanco Pape replied yes. The over $55 million in utility relocations required by the ACOE are continuing to be completed prior to dredging within the subject utility crossing areas. Due to Thanksgiving the regularly scheduled Third Wednesday of the month dredging subcommittee meeting has been rescheduled to Monday November 19, 10 AM, at the South Florida Water Management District Miami -Dade Regional Office, Conference Room, 6t Floor, 2121 SW 3rd Avenue. I3. Urban Infll Working Group (UIWG)- Chair Jim Murley noted the City of Miarni has commenced the process of considering amendments to their Comprehensive Plan, consistent Gvith their Evaluation Appraisal Report (EAR). Chair Murley noted the City has created an oversight board, for this process, in which City Commissioner Spence Jones appointed our Managing Director Brett Bibeau to serve on. As soon as the City administration provides their specific recommended Cornp Plan amendments, Chair Murley noted the UIWG would bring them to the MRC in order to formulate our advisory recommendation. The next UIV7IG meeting will be held November 14, 10 am, at the United Way, 3250 SW 3 Ave. C. Greenways Subcommittee — Dr. Martin stated the Miami River Greenway remains under construction. Dr, Ma on stated the MRC, sponsored and coordinated successful Green -way clean-up events with UM volunteers on Saturday October 6 and October 27, on the City owned on - road Greenways along S, River Drive from Jose Marti Park to NW 2 ST and along, North River Drive from NW 3 ST to NW 6 Ave. PUB IC DOCUMENT `er COMMIS 201,Ees Dr, Nrlart n noted that State Reprtsentau\ e 1 i is Ci 3rcia. "hose district inc! d-es the Miami ( ire, recei c',d a letter FromFIND stating they would 1'.`c willing , to consider a grant appl cat:o? as soon as it is submitted to fund 1ta1fof the estimated $1.5 million seawall repair, 1\ 1ni :h would theretl re require a $ ; 50,000 match, The ACOE has indicated if the remains of the Department of States collapsed seawall are still in the federal navigable channel when the dredgers arrive at the Bricked. Bridge, they will not allow the mouth of th€: river to be dredged. Since the Department of State requires spending authorit ranted by the foil l <thsiature even to spend funding i-rorn non ST sources, Dr, Martin recommended that the MRC suggest removing the time sensitive sear„ -ail repair from the Department of State, which has been unable to complete the project since 2001, Dr. Martin noted that per the request of the MRC to compare City Commission approved Riverwalk cross -sections with as built and permitted dimensions, MRC staff will present two sets of approved Miami River Greenway cross sections during each Greens ays subcommittee meeting. Dr. Martin stated the City of Miami has requested modifications to four of five of the private sector constructed riverwalk sections, because they were not consistent with the dimensions approved by the City Commission. Dr. Martin stated the City Manager's Chief of Staff, Roger Hernstadt, convened a meeting with City Department Directors and MRC staff to discuss this issue, and the GSC remains grateful of bis request to conduct similar quarterly meetings regarding the Greenway. Mr. Bibeau asked Mr. Robert Weinreb, City of Miami, for the status of the draft letters which Mr. Hernstadt directed the administration to write to Miami River developers regarding their proposed riverwalk dimensions, and Mr. Weinreb replied that the City of Miami Public Works Department was in the process of writing the aforementioned draft letters which they would provide the MRC before mailing to the subject developers. Mr. Weinreb added that there seemed to be a disconnect between city departments regarding riverwalk dimensions, but the city was taking steps to address the issue and create better oversight. Weinreb stated Mr. Bibeau did a good job demonstrating the issues at the meeting with Mr. Hernstadt. Dr. Martin thanked the Miami Dade Public Works Department and Chairman Barreiro for their continued work towards using the $7.5 million Miami River Greenway line item in the County s bond issue to create sections of publicly accessible riverwaiks at County owned riverfront parcels. D. Stormwater Subcommittee — Vice Chair Everingham asked to defer the report, E. Economic Development and Commerce Working Group - Vice Chair Everingham asked to defer the report. F. Public Safety - Dr. Bohnsack, Miami River Marine Group, reported that the next Miami River Homeland Security meeting will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2 pm, USCG Gator's Den_ and the item includes discussion of the creation of new "TWIX" identity cards, and a multi - port exercise to test individual shipping terminals, Dr. Bohnsack asked MRC board members and meeting attendees to be on the look -out for two suspicious white males traveling along the Miami River in a skiff and using binoculars to scope areas before breaking into boats, homes and cars, PUBLIC DOCUMENT N4iami RH.. C 3I`tz;z"zissutm inhcr ~ 2007 'vi.ecs P. 1( CS r Park on a reee_nt ' `nda teh win :�1r. l:�sh��:.,a reported •s�i�iz� l� i�t 1 j� �� Sev,�e�i e at rnoon nar eras smashed and briefcase stolen from the hdekseat floor. V.-4r. i3i » au stated regrettably the brief 1[ad his DELL, laptop computer and diits( C4. uuera. Mr. I3;beau asked the MRC to supplement the previously approved ` 1,500 equipment line item in the =IRC:'s { Y 2007 budget with an additional $2,500,, and the MRC unanimously agreed, Nir, Bibeau noted he would pa; for the $400 damage to his car window out of his own pocket and inquire whether his personal home insurance may cover the cost of the stolen equipment, V. NevNew Business —The following items were addressed/discussed: 0 Mr. Weinreb noted Cooper .Robertson is presenting the draft Bicentennial Park Master Plan before the City of Miami Waterfront Advisory Board on November '13, 6:30 pin, Ms. hubby Navarro, MRC, thanked those whom attended County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro's recent Town .Hall meeting for an update on the NW 17th Avenue Bridge repair project. Ms. Navarro noted she would notify the MRC of a future community meeting they are planning to host as an update and continue to provide public information. The mecting adjourned. P BLIC DOCUMENT H STOR.IC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD FACT SHEET NAME Eont Coast Fisheries ADDRESS 40 SW North Rivier Drive HP-2008-125 PROJECT DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND: Application fora Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the East Coast Fisheries building located at 40 SW North River Drive as an emergency measure. Code enforcement actions against the owners of the East Coast Fisheries building have been ongoing since October 19, 2005. The violations were issued because the building was open and abandoned. Both the Building Department and Code Enforcement Office have found the property to an unsafe structure --and that the building is a public safety hazard. in a letter dated June 18, 2008 the Director's of the Building Department and Code Compliance offce requested permission to demolish the structure. PREVIOUS CODE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS Violations of the zoning and building codes are adjudicated at the Code Enforcement Board when there is no compliance. The Code Enforcement Board levied a fine of $250 per day which by March 2008 had reached a total of $155, 250,00, That amount was later mitigated down to $2,500. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CODE INSTRUCTIONS: Section 23-6 of the City Code entitled "Administration, enforcement, violations, and penalties" states (c) Unsafe structures. In the event the building official of the city determines that any designated property is unsafe pursuant to chapter 8.5 of the Code of Miami -Dade County, Florida, as amended, he shall immediately notify the board with copies of such findings. Where reasonably feasible within applicable laws and regulations, the building official shall endeavor to have the structure repaired rather than demolished and shall take into consideration any comments and recommendation of the board. The board may take appropriate actions to effect and accomplish preservation of such structure, including, but not limited to, negotiations with the owner and other interested parties, provided that such actions do not interfere with the procedures in Chapter 8.5 of the Code of Miami -Dade County, as amended. Section 23-6 (d) Emergency Conditions. For the purpose of remedying emergency conditions determined to be imminently dangerous to life, health or property, nothing contained herein shall prevent any temporary construction, reconstruction, demolition, or other repairs to a designated property, pursuant to an order of a government agency or court of competent jurisdiction, provided that only such work as is reasonable necessary to correct the emergency condition may be carried out. The owner of a structure damaged by fire or natural. calamity ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATION may stabilize the structure Era €med3ateiy and rehab lita provisions of this chapter. ter under tie The East Coast Fisheries building is a victim of circumstances; some preventable others not so. in todays marketplace, the smallness of the building coupled with the extreme narrow configuration of the parcel made it difficult to find the right uses and develop additional buildings on the site, Up until July 2007, the building was owned by Peter Schwartz., who had presented one proposal for the reuse of the building (along with a restaurant complex). That proposal went to the HEP Board, and was continued_ and ultimately dropped_ The next and current owner of the property is Canyon Capital Realty AdvisorsiCanyon-Johnson Urban Funds, based in Los Angeles; California. The company gained ownership during foreclosure proceedings The Preservation Officer has no other option than to recommend demolition of the building as it has been determined to represent an imminent threat to the public welfare. The Preservation Officer would further recommend that the Board and City officials explore ways in which to salvage any sound and noteworthy architectural ornament for use in any new buildings on the site; the possibility of the reconstruction of the building, and the documentation of the building using scaled photographs and/or measured drawings. Item #1 July 1, 2008 DE OLUTION East Coast Fisheries 40 Sw North River Dr A iami Florida NAME AND ADDRESS OF HISTORIC RESOURCE Carr partners Rlty. Hold Co. OWNER'S NAME SE 3 AV Miami Fi. 33131 CI OF E IA PLANNING DEPARTMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION C/O Ackerman & Senter?itt OWNER'S DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER OWNER'S ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE OWNER'S E-MAIL MVIarianc Loret De Mola C.E Director 305 4] 6 2039 APPLICANT/AU T HORiZED REPRESENTATIVE (NAME & TITLE) APPLICANTS DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER 444 sw 2 av mDernola@mlami.gov_com APPLICANT'S ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE APPLICANT'S E-MAIL None APPLICANT'S RELATIONSHIP TO OWNER BELOW DESCRIBE BUILDING /STRUCTURE/PORTION PROPOSED FOR DEMOLITION AND EXPLAIN REASON(S) FOR DEMOLITION East Coast Fisheries East tower Three story commercial structure vacant, open abandoned, no windows, structurally unsafe PLEASE NOTE: IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) FOR NEWCONSTRUCTION. BOTH APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED CONCURRENTLY. STAFF AND THE HEP BOARD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RETURN AN APPLICATION IF MISSING INFORMATION OR IF WRITTING IS ILLEGIBLE. ATTACH EXTRA PAGES IF NECESSARY ATTACHMENTS SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION: PLANS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION C REPORT OF BUILDING'S CONDITION X PHOTOS OF BUILDING ;Af L [DIRECTIONS) OWNER ATTESTATION: CERTIFY TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS ARE CORRECT • LETTER STATING PROJECT COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE (SEE SEC, 2a ON REVERSE) • ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION (IF APPLICABLE) • COMPLETED COA FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION FORM WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS Print Form and Sign Below SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER ; SIG. SIG i FOR STAFF USE APPLICATION # i STANDARD COA L SPECIAL COA DATE RECEIVED • APPROVED • APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS ? i DENIED DATE DATE STAFF INITIALS DATE OE HEP BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION # F L UJ r AS PER H1STORi PRESERVATION ORD NANCE (CHAPTER 23 Cf ,' OF MIAM1 CODE' 2) Demolition of existing structures. a, Decisions of the board to issue, deny or issue with a deferred effective date applications for Certificates cif Appropriateness for demolition shall be based upon the following criteria: 1, The degree to which the structure contributes to the historic and/or architectural significance of the historic site or district; 2. Whether loss of the structure would adversely affect the historic and/or architectural integrity of the historic site or district; 1. Whether architectural plans have been presented to the board for the reuse of the property if the proposed demolition were to be carried out, and the appropriateness of said plans to the character of the historic site or district, if applicable; 4. Whether the structure poses an imminent threat to public health or safety; 5. Whether the applicant has demonstrated that retention of the structure would create an unreasonable or undue economic hardship; 6. Whether there is a compelling public interest requiring the demolition. b_ The owner shall permit access to the subject property for the purpose of inspections and/or appraisals required by the Board or Preservation Officer, c. As a condition of issuing a certificate of appropriateness for demolition, the board may require, at the applicant's expense, salvage and preservation of significant building materials, architectural details and ornaments, fixtures, and the like for reuse in restoration of other historic properties. The board may also require, at the applicant's expense, the recordingof the structure for archival purposes prior to demolition. The recording may include, but shall not be limited to, photographs and measured drawings. d, As a condition of issuing a certificate of appropriateness for demolition, the board may require that no building permit be issued for the demolition of said structure until a building permit for the construction of a new building has been issued, if new construction is proposed. Ms. € ilen Uguccioni Preservation Officer City of Miami 444 SW 2`B`i Ave, 3ra Floor Miami, FL 33130 Dear Ms. Uguccioni: June 18_ 2O08 Re: East Coast Fisheries Buildin In light of our recent discussions regarding the property located at 40 SW North River Drive; please he advised that the building on the site is a public safety hazard, and emergency measures need to be taken. The City has determined that the contributing structure is unsafe/unsecured and poses an immediate threat to the safety of our citizens. Therefore, we would kindly request that your office permit the demolition of the non contributing structure which is on the site. If you have any concerns, please let me know. Hector Linea Director Building Department 1 : €30 L.oret de Siolti%ensafete-structure it .doe Sincerely, Mariano Loret de Mola Director Code Enforcement office 444 AA' r CITY MIAMi °....LL) Nei.}F" .' E'Ho r..Mi_ ,..... :3; ,.•.0 ...i _c.. HnE dch-ess: S. .H.. _ �.