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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #6757 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Keon Hardemon A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW THE WYNWOOD NORTE COMMUNITY VISION PLAN AND DEVELOP IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF APPROPRIATE CITY OF MIAMI STAFF AND TO MAKE A FINAL PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ITS CONSIDERATION AND FURTHER ACTION. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-19-0472 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 6757 Final Action Date:11/21/2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW THE WYNWOOD NORTE COMMUNITY VISION PLAN AND DEVELOP IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF APPROPRIATE CITY OF MIAMI STAFF AND TO MAKE A FINAL PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ITS CONSIDERATION AND FURTHER ACTION. WHEREAS, the area of Wynwood bounded generally by Northwest 29th Street to the south, North Miami Avenue to the east, Northwest 36th Street and Interstate 195 to the north, and Interstate 95 to the west is a mixed -use residential neighborhood in the urban core, which for many decades has been a community comprised of a socio-economically and ethnically diverse population working in surrounding employment centers; and WHEREAS, the neighborhood has experienced changes in social and physical conditions in recent years, including a significant reduction in homeownership, aging infrastructure and housing stock, decreasing student populations at neighborhood schools, and among the lowest average household incomes in the City of Miami ("City") as reported by the 2010 Census Data; and WHEREAS, due to its location inside the urban core, the neighborhood faces significant development pressures and is at risk of losing its identity and neighborhood character without a clear plan for the future; and WHEREAS, the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Inc. ("Wynwood CEA") is an inclusive neighborhood association registered with the Wynwood Neighborhood Enhancement Team ("NET") Office with a mission to provide a unified voice for neighborhood improvements and enhancing the quality of life for current and future residents; and WHEREAS, the Wynwood CEA has worked in collaboration with PlusUrbia Design with the support of the City's Wynwood NET Office, the Planning Department, and the District 5 Commissioner's Office to engage in a community -led visioning process, including residents, property owners, business owners, community -based nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan ("Vision Plan") is a result of a community -led visioning process to proactively plan for changes and growth in the neighborhood in a way that is inclusive of current residents in the community and that allows for development of additional housing affordable to a mix of income levels in a manner that embraces and enhances the unique identity and character of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Vision Plan is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") and Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"); protects residential neighborhoods; and is consistent with the priorities of the City's Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Strategic Plan to elevate quality of life, improve resilience, and create pathways to prosperity for residents in the community; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to direct the City Manager to explore and develop appropriate planning tools, policies, and regulations as authorized by the MCNP and the Miami 21 Code to implement the Vision Plan with the assistance of appropriate City staff; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 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. The City Commission directs the City Manager review the Vision Plan and develop implementation tools, policies, and regulations with the assistance of appropriate City staff for presentation to the City Commission for consideration and further action. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ndez, ity Attor ey 11/6/2019 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.