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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #4200 Date: 05/23/2018 Commission Meeting Date: 09/27/2018 Requesting Department: Department of Resilience and Public Works Sponsored By: Francis Suarez, Ken Russell District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Install and Operate - Parklets in City Maintained Roadways Purpose of Item: A Resolution of the Miami City Commission, with attachments, authorizing the City Manager to establish a Pilot Program for construction, installation and operation of Parklets within the City of Miami maintained roadways. Background of Item: Parklets are semi -permanent decks that expand the pedestrian realm beyond the sidewalk into a parking lane, allowing adjacent business owners to provide outdoor seating, without the need for permanent street re -design and construction. Parklet areas may include elements such as tables and chairs with or without food and beverage service, planters, and other associated improvements, generally located in front of and developed and operated by an adjacent business. The Parklet concept was originally developed in San Francisco. Its success there has led to Parklet programs in Oakland, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Jose Birmingham, Michigan, Ft. Lauderdale and other cities. Staff is recommending implementation of a one-year pilot program to permit up to five Parklets on a temporary basis and subject to proposed criteria, in areas that can benefit from enhanced pedestrian activity and improved streetscape design. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item has NOT an Expenditure Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: N/A Reviewed B Department of Resilience and Public Works Review Skipped 06/14/2018 10:25 AM Office of Resilience and Sustainability Review Completed 06/15/2018 10:43 AM Office of Management and Budget Donovan Dawson Carolina Aguila Alan M. Dodd Budget Analyst Review Department Head Department Head Completed 06/18/2018 10:38 AM Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose City Manager's Office Nzeribe Ihekwaba Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez City Manager's Office Nikolas Pascual Office of the City Attorney Valentin J Alvarez Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez City Commission Maricarmen Lopez City Commission Nicole Ewan City Commission Joyce Jones City Commission Nicole Ewan Office of the Mayor Mayor's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Legislative Division Marta Gomez Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Office of the City Attorney Pablo Velez Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez Budget Review Assistant City Manager Review Legislative Division Review City Manager Review ACA Review Deputy City Attorney Review Approved Form and Correctness Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Completed Completed Completed Completed Skipped Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Signed by the Mayor Completed Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed Legislative Division Review Completed Deputy Attorney Review Completed Approved Form and Correctness with Modification(s) Rendered Legislative Division Review ACA Review Completed Completed Completed Deputy Attorney Review Completed Approved Form and Correctness with Modification(s) 06/19/2018 10:41 AM 06/19/2018 11:03 AM 06/19/2018 1:31 PM 06/19/2018 2:08 PM 06/19/2018 2:07 PM 06/19/2018 7:03 PM 06/19/2018 7:52 PM 06/28/2018 9:00 AM 07/26/2018 9:00 AM 09/13/2018 9:00 AM 09/27/2018 9:00 AM 10/09/2018 3:09 PM 10/09/2018 3:51 PM 10/29/2018 5:30 PM 11/16/2018 6:32 PM Completed 11/29/2018 6:10 PM 07/23/2019 3:44 PM 07/23/2019 4:29 PM 07/23/2019 4:37 PM Completed City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-18-0427 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 4200 Final Action Date:9/27/2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE (1) YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR PARKLETS ("PILOT") TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS ("DEPARTMENT"); ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PERMITTED LOCATIONS, GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FABRICATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION FEE; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF A PARKLET PERMIT AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION OF A PARKLET; DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTION OF PARKLET PERMITS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FIVE (5) PARKLETS UNDER THE PILOT, SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE FOR AUTHORIZATION OF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) PARKLETS, UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN BY THE DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE PARKLET REVOCABLE LICENSE AS DEEMED NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Parklets are platforms/semi-permanent decks, installed adjacent to public sidewalks and over parking spaces within the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, Parklets, which are open to the general public because of their location in the public right-of-way, may include tables, chairs, umbrellas, landscaping, food and beverage service, and sun shade; and WHEREAS, development of a Parklets Pilot Program will allow adjacent business owners to provide outdoor seating without the need for permanent street re -design; and WHEREAS, Parklets expand the pedestrian experience and enhance the quality thereof beyond the sidewalk; and WHEREAS, Parklets have been successfully implemented in San Francisco, Oakland, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Jose, Birmingham, and Michigan and on a pilot program basis in Fort Lauderdale; and WHEREAS, Parklets are a new concept within the City of Miami ("City"), serve a valid municipal purpose, and are deemed in the best interest of the public on a one (1) year pilot program basis, subject to evaluation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. There is hereby created, authorized, and established a Pilot Program for Parklets. The term of the Pilot Program shall be for a one (1) year period ending September 27, 2019. Applications may be accepted and processed immediately upon final passage of this Resolution. This Pilot Program is to be administered by the Department of Resilience and Public Works ("Department"). Section 3. Eligible Locations. The locations of any Parklet shall be in accordance with the following criteria: a. Parklets are permitted on City maintained roadways with speed limits of twenty- five miles per hour (25 mph) or less that abut Commercial Uses. b. Parklets can be sited along the curb line on streets where on -street parking spaces exist. The Parklet can be considered on any location where there are, or would be, space(s) for on -street parking including spaces with metered or unmetered parking. c. Parklets are generally permitted on streets with a running slope (grade) of five percent (5%) or less. When installed on streets with running slopes of three percent (3%) or greater, Parklets will be required to include a wheelchair rest area. Parklets may be permitted on streets with a running slope of greater than five percent (5%) only if they can provide safe access and turnaround area for wheelchair users. d. Parklets shall be limited to two (2) per City block on a first come first serve basis. Section 4. General Physical Requirements. The general physical requirements for a Parklet shall be in accordance with the following criteria: a. Reflective elements are required at the outside corners of all Parklets. Soft -hit posts are a standard solution deployed at the outside edges; however, the City will consider additional reflective elements incorporated into the Parklet design. b. For Parklets in parallel parking spaces, a three-foot wheel stop must be installed one (1) foot from the curb at the edge of the front and back parking spaces. When Parklets are installed adjacent to parallel parking spaces, wheel stops should be setback four (4) feet from the Parklet structure. c. The initial site plan accompanying the application should accurately reflect the existing site conditions and include streetscape features like adjacent bicycle racks, utility covers, street poles, existing signs, street trees, tree wells, etc. d. Parklets must not interfere with visibility sight triangles regulated by the Department's Standards and Ordinance No. 13114, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida. e. If the Parklet is located in an area with metered parking, the locations of the parking meters to be taken out of service must be shown, including their associated parking meter zone number(s). Section 5. Criteria for the fabrication, construction, and installation of the Parklet platform are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated. Section 6. The process by which applications for approval for Parklets are to be made and administered are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, which includes the following: • Application Form • Site Plan • Parklet Programming • Support • Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement • Departmental Review • Permit Application • Construction Permit Approval • Construction of Parklet • Other Permits • Parklet Removal • Transfer of Permits • Pilot Program Changes Section 7. Each Application for Parklet approval shall be reviewed by the Department and representatives from the Departments of Planning, Zoning, and Off -Street Parking ("MPA") based on the following criteria: • Meets established design criteria (25 points) • Enhancement of streetscape quality and preliminary design (25 points) • Compliance with technical and accessibility provisions (20 points) • Location of Parklet is likely to be well used and active (15 points) • Realistic and viable maintenance plan (10 points) • Does not conflict with City streetscape initiatives (upcoming streetscape, redesigns, paving projects, etc.) (5 points) • Community support. Section 8. In reviewing each Application for Parklet approval, the City will also consider support of the community, although no points will be added to said consideration. The five (5) applications with the highest scores shall receive notification and proceed to the next step of the process. Section 9. Applications for Parklet approval shall only be considered by those owning or operating a business adjacent to the proposed Parklet location. Section 10. Filing of an Application for a Parklet shall be accompanied by a non- refundable application fee of $50.00 plus $5.00/square foot of parking space area required for the proposed Parklet. MPA fees are separate from the Parklet fee and shall be as provided for in the City Code. Section 11. The City Commission hereby delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee, to execute the applicable Parklet Permit and any amendments thereto. Section 12. A maximum number of five (5) Parklets may be approved under the Pilot Program, provided however, for good cause shown by the Department, the City Manager may add an additional five (5) Parklets. Section 13. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' 1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: