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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnalysis and MapsSTAFF ANALYSIS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ePlan ID PZ-20-8886 Applicant City Manager Art Noriega on behalf of the City of Miami Location 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway Commission District District 2 — Ken Russell Area Approximately 11.8 Acres Planner Jeremy Calleros Gauger, Interim Director Recommendation Approval This submttel needs to be scheduled for a public hearing In accordance wimemegnec setrtb inure cry or Miami Code. The applicable decision -making body. renew[he inbnnaeon at the public bearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 REQUEST Pursuant to Policy LU-1.6.4 of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), the City of Miami ("the Applicants") requests an amendment to Ordinance No. 10544, the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") of the MCNP to designate the property owned and managed by Miami -Dade County at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway ("the Property") to "Public Parks and Recreation". The proposed amendment contains approximately 11.8 acres. Comprehensive Plan Amendments that involve 10 acres or more are subject to the Expedited State Review process, set forth in Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statutes. Concurrently, the Applicant is requesting a change to the Miami 21 Zoning Atlas as a companion item (ePlan ID PZ-20-5891). The companion application seeks to change the Property's zoning designation to CS (Civic Space) from the current undesignated status. The Property is legally described in Attachment A. The map below shows the Property, in red. The Property is located in Biscayne Bay between the Mainland and Virginia Key. It sits along the south side of the Rickenbacker Causeway. Water surrounds three sides of the property and a Civic Space functioning as recreational space is on the north side of the causeway. As shown in the map on the next page, the Property consists of undesignated land (about 11.8 acres). The aerial image below shows the site, outlined in red, and the immediately surrounding context. Page 1 of 10 a 375 750 3 AERIAL EPLAN ID: P2-20-8843.6 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 1,900 Feet I I ALMREWE9: }3(J1 RICXEREAC1(ER (-54ref I 1NT1a ADDRESS) This submmal needs to be scheduled for a public bearing In accordance voltd metres settortb In the City of Miami Code. The appbca He decision -ma ping hotly will renew the Inbnnaten at the public bearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 Page 2 of 10 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (EXISTING) EPLAN ID: PZ-2868886 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Midtr m b ri ity - hiukh +'rIy'?q Firk1^_nllal High AGGRESS:2.101 RIciENa4CKERC WY rc. LINTV AGGRESS) Existing Future Land Use The Property included in this request does not have an existing FLU designation. This submittal needs to Ix scheduled fora public nearing accordance with timelines set forth In the City of Man Ccde. The applica Ke decision -making bcdy will renew Ne Infonnauon at the public hearing to render a resomrnenaaa on or a final decd.. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Public Parks and Recreation The request would amend the FLU designation for the property to Public Parks and Recreation. The MCNP describes this designation as follows: This land use designation allows only open space and park uses with recreational and cultural uses where the total building footprints and impervious parking area surfaces in parks of one (1) acre of more may cover no more than 25% of the park land area (See related Policy PR- 2.1.3.). Both passive and active recreational uses shall be permitted including but not limited to nature trails, interpretive centers, picnic areas, playgrounds, canoe trails and launches, small concession stands, restrooms, gyms, swimming pools, athletic fields, cultural facilities, marine and marina facilities and other facilities supporting passive and active recreational and cultural uses. NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT The Property is located on a man-made island created to support the Rickenbacker Causeway in Biscayne Bay. The property is geographically isolated approximately 535 feet from the mainland and 4,000 feet from Virginia Key. The Property is limited to the uplands on the south side of the Rickenbacker Causeway but connected under the bridge abutments to additional recreational space on the north side of the causeway. The island is low-lying, long, and narrow with narrow beaches on the north and south. Hurricane Irma eroded beaches but have been restored and remain popular. Shallow water and grass flats surround the island which limits boat Page 3 of 10 traffic from coming close to shore. The water around the island is protected by Virginia Ke which create consistently calm conditions, particularly well -suited for recreational water ac The Property is known as "Hobie Beach Park North" in the Miami -Dade County Parks and inventory. The entire island is commonly known as the "Dog Beach" or "Hobie Beach" info names describe common uses of the beaches. Consistent wind and calm water attract kite- windsurfers. The parking lot is also commonly used by cyclists using the Rickenbacker cause particularly the tall bridge between the island and Virginia Key to the east. The intracoastal wate under the bridge between The Property and Virginia Key and has a very high volume of boat traffic and are popular fishing location. The Property is easily accessible by car via the Rickenbacker Causeway and serves as a regional attraction managed and maintained by MDCPR. The beach area is one of the few located within City of Miami limits and has parking, restroom facilities, recreational watercraft available for rent. The nearest mainland properties are Alice Wainwright Park and waterfront condominium towers along SE 25 Road near south Brickell Avenue. Marinas and restaurant uses on Virginia Key are the closest uses on Virginia Key, but are considerably more distant. SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS The subject properties and immediately adjacent areas do not have permanent residents. The Property is in census tract 67.06 which includes portions of the nearby South Brickell Neighborhood. The tract contains an estimated 8,802 residents with a median income of $82,992 per the 2018 American Community Survey. Additional tracts 67.05, 67.02, and 68.02 are within a'/2 mile (10 minute) walk. All areas are high density with AMI well above either the City or County. While neighborhood residents should be considered, it is more appropriate to consider the users of the recreational space. Due to the ease of vehicular access, broad range of active uses, and allowed uses that are rarely permitted at other beaches, (particularly canine beach access) this island appeals to a broad range of users who may travel great distances. While the Rickenbacker Causeway requires a fee for vehicle access, (currently $2.25) there is no fee for parking or for access to the beach and recreational area. In contrast to the Property, nearby regional beach locations require significantly higher access fees. Bill Baggs State Park, and Miami -Dade County Crandon Park charge entry fees while freely accessible beaches on barrier islands like Miami Beach have much higher parking fees. The 2007 MDCPR parks and open space system Master Plan considers Rickenbacker as a recreational Boulevard while the waterways are part of an Water Trail extending from the mainland to Virginia Key. Miami - Dade and Florida Inland Navigation District are currently creating a Waterfront Recreation Access Plan which will incorporate additional detail regarding "blueway" designated non -motorized water paths in and around Hobie Beach, Virginia Key, and Key Biscayne. The Property is a central component for both plans' goals of improving access and equity. GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS: FUTURE LAND USE INVENTORY The Planning Department inventoried the FLU designations of properties within 1/4 mile buffer of the Property. The vast majority of the area surrounding the property is open water. Virginia Key is more than mile away. Of the remaining roughly 33 acres of uplands within 1/4 mile of the Property, approximately 12 acres is High Density Multi -Family Residential while another approximate 13 acres of Conservation land on the mainland and an additional 8.27 acres of land on the north side of the island. This mlyntlalneeds to De scheduled for a public hearing In accordance too. tlmelines set forth Inlhe City of Mlami Code. The applicable decision -making body coil[ revlewdre Inhmiaenn at the pebtic hearing to render a recommendation or a final decidon. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 a GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS: EXISTING LAND USE ANALYSIS Existing land uses within 1/4 mile include six Multi -Family High Density properties, a single Municipal Operated Parks, and Beaches. All existing land uses are aligned with Future Land Uses. The map below illustrates Existing Land Uses with the Multi -Family High Density Properties on the mainland north of the Rickenbacker Causeway. Page 4 of 10 NOTICE TTIs submtfal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance WM melinee set forth m the City of Miami Cede. The applicable decision -ma ping body will reeleus Meecomnadoe of the public bearing to render a recommended on or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 DISCUSSION ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT The recreational uses on the island and Alice Wainwright Park have been ongoing since the inception of the bridge in 1947. Multi -family properties to the north of the Rickenbacker on the mainland date from the late 1960's and early 1970's. It is appropriate to designate the Property to maintain this consistent use. SITE SURVEY Staff conducted a virtual site visit ("site survey") via Google Street View to assess the project's site and surroundings. !ma es were taken from Goo le Street View from the most recent date available (February 2019). Site Photo 1: Facing the Property looking East toward Virginia Key. Image taken February 2019 by Google Street View. Page 5 of 10 Site Photo 2: Facing the Property from the Rickenbacker Causeway at the point where the on -street bike lane off -road path merge. rnis rental needs to be scheduled fora public nearing In accordance WMi matinee set forth In the City of Miami Cede. The applica He decision -ma ping body will reviewMeeonn,end of the public bearing to render a recommendation or a final decidon. PZ-20-8886 \ 11/26/20 Site Photo 3: Brick pervious pavers constitute roads and parking surfaces inside the Property to encourage lower speeds . Image taken February 2019 by Google Street View. Site Photo 4: Restroom facilities are accessible from free parking and the narrow beach area. Image taken February 2019 by Google Street View. Site Photo 5: Miami vvater Sports offers kayaks, paddle -boards, hooie catamarans, and sailboards. Image taken February 2019 by Google Street View. Page 6 of 10 ThIssubmtal needs to be scheduled Lora public hearing In Ccorbanre wt, tmegnes set forth in the COW Miami Cotle. The appliratle tlslsion-making hotly rill renew the co, anon at the pub�obearing to render recommendat on or a Tlna I decly on. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 Site Photo 6: Image looking east toward Virginia key with the high causeway over the intra-coastal waterway. A path adjacent to the bridge abutment provides access to the northside of the island without crossing over the causeway. Image taken February 2019 by Google Street View. Site Photo 7: Looking west toward Alice Wainwright Park . Image taken February 2019 by Google Street View. CONCURRENCY ANALYSIS The Planning Department tested levels of service as required for this application. There is no change to density, intensity or use. This is to say, all demands on public services area remain the same. The activities that occur on this property occur within City limits but have not been accounted for within the City's Future Land Use Map. Schools Not applicable. Recreation and Open Space By annexing this property into the FLUM as Recreation and Open Space the property inherently increases the City's LOS. Furthermore, Alice Wainwright Park is located within the 10-minute, I/2-mile barrier -free walk for parks facilities. Potable Water LOS standards do not take into consideration non-residential uses; thus, no perceptible impact is measured for this public facility. Page 7 of 10 Sanitary Sewer Transmission The MNCP LOS standard for sanitary sewer is 141 GPCPD. The MNCP does not require service which already exists on -site. Any additional sewer connection would require a per Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department. Solid Waste Collection The City's LOS standard for solid waste collection does not apply as Miami -Dade County collects this site. This suommal needs to de scheduled fora public hearing in accordance with o marines set forth In the City of Miami Cede. The applies He decision -ma ping body will rexew Me Inbnnaten of the public bearing to render a recommendation or a final decmon. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 Transportation Given that the use of the site is unchanged this proposed annexation to the FLUM creates no change in trip generation. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS The following is an analysis of the application relative to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the MCNP. Criteria 1 Policy PR-1.3.2: The City will evaluate current costs, benefits and procedures for sharing resources and programming and will develop policies and procedures that will maximize benefits for City residents. Analysis 1 MDCPR already manages the space as a high -use park for the benefit of Miami and other cities' residents. Redesignation of the land will ensure continuity of use. Finding 1 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy PR-1.3.2 Criteria 2 Policy PR-1.4.4: The City will work with Miami -Dade County and other groups to ensure that greenway, trail and park systems within the City are effectively linked to proposed regional trails such as the Venetian Connector, the Unity Trail, the Perimeter Trail, the Ludlum Trail, and the East-West Trail. The City will continue to advocate for funding of trails identified in the Miami - Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 2030 Long -Range Transportation Plan. Analysis 2 Redesignation of the Property will clarify the status of the existing off-street path passing through the site as being a contiguous element of the City of Miami's pedestrian and cycling route to Virginia Key as well as providing connection to Alice Wainwright park and the Underline beyond. Finding 2 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy PR-1.4.4. Criteria 3 Policy PR-1.4.5: The City will designate as scenic transportation corridors those segments of roadways that have significant vegetative features, and will encourage the development of bicycle and pedestrian paths along such corridors, where appropriate. Future land development regulations will encourage the provision of sufficient land areas for uses that are compatible with and encourage the flow of bicycle and pedestrian traffic along these corridors. Analysis 3 Redesignation of the Property will ensure that the existing trail network on the site remains an integral component to the pedestrian path and scenic corridor identified in the MDCPR 2007 Masterplan. Finding 3 Staff finds the request inconsistent with Policy PR-1.4.5 Criteria 4 Policy PR-2.1.1: The City has a no -net -loss policy for public park land and will adopt procedures to this effect for park land in the City Zoning Ordinances, as described in the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan. These will allow only recreation and cultural facilities to be built on park land, will limit building footprint on any such land, will require that conversion of park land for any other purposes be subject to public procedures, and Page 8 of 10 replace the converted park land with land similar in park, recreation or conservation value in terms of usefulness and location. Analysis 4 The subject property is tied to an application on Watson Island which will redesignate an area of land from "Public Parks and Recreation" to "Restricted Commercial". The area on Watson Island is an existing multi- level parking garage serving nearby privately leased recreational land. Redesignation of the Property will offset the area on Watson Island while appropriately limiting future development. See PZ-19-4295. Finding 4 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy PR-2.1.1 Criteria 5 Policy CM-1.1.5: Within the Coastal Zone, or along the Miami and Little Rivers, no land uses which represent a likely and significant source of pollution to surface waters will be permitted, unless measures which substantially eliminate the threat of contamination are implemented as conditions for approval of development or redevelopment. Analysis 5 Redesignation of the Property ensures the passive use of this site in the City of Miami, limiting polluting uses and threats to surface waters for the future. Finding 5 Staff finds the request to be consistent with Policy CM-1.1.5. Criteria 6 Policy CM-1.1.9: Site development criteria will ensure that development or redevelopment within the Coastal Zone will not adversely affect the natural environment or lead to a net loss of public access to the City's natural resources. Analysis 6 Redesignation of the Property will ensure that development will be limited and achieve goals of the policy. Finding 6 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy CM-1.1.9 Criteria 7 Policy LU-1.6.4: Any proposal to amend the City's Zoning Atlas that has been deemed to require an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan Map by the Planning Department, shall require a level of service (LOS) review and a finding from the Planning Department that the proposed amendment will not result in a LOS that falls below the adopted minimum standards described in Policy CI-1.2.3, and will not be in conflict with any element of the MCNP. Based on its evaluation, and on other relevant planning considerations, the Planning Department will forward a recommended action on said amendment to the Planning Advisory Board, which will then forward its recommendation to the City Commission. Analysis 7 Staff analyzed the proposed amendment for its impacts to the City's levels - of -service and found it would not cause any level -of -service to fall below an adopted minimum standard. Additionally, staff found that the preservation of public park land would help maintain the City's level -of -service for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. Finding 7 Staff finds the request consistent with Policy LU-1.6.4 TTIs suemmal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance WMtlmelinee set forth mthe City of Miami Cede. The applicable decision -ma ping body will reeleus Meenadoe of the public bearing to render a recomcommended on or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 CONCLUSION Based on Planning staffs analysis of the neighborhood context and the goals and objectives of the MCNP, the request to amend the FLUM by changing the designation for the property at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway ("the Property") to "Public Parks and Recreation" is justified. The City will limit negative impacts identified in the MCNP relating to intensive development through this designation. Redesignation of the Property will help the city achieve goals listed in the MCNP and identified within this document. Page 9 of 10 RECOMMENDATION Based on the above background information, the Planning Department recommends appr amend the designation on the FLUM from undesignated land to "Public Parks and Recreation" for the property located at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, M Attachments: Exhibit A — Legal Description Attachment 1 — Concurrency Report Sue Trone Chief of Comprehensive Planning This eubmreal needs to be scheduled fora public nearing in accordance with emernee seI tort In the City of Miami Cede. The applicable decision -ma ping belly will meewthe information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decitlon. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 Page 10 of 10 Attachment 1 NOTICE This submittal needs to be scheduled fora pubic hearing In accordance wM1h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicade decision-makIng bodywill renew the Information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. 44, REVIEW CO PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING IMPACT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FUTURE LAND USE MAP PROJECT DETAILS Project Dox Number: Date: Applicant: Address: PZ-20-8886 11/25/2020 CITY OF MIAMI 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY Boundary Streets: North: SE 25 RD South: S FEDERAL HWY East: West BRICKELLAV CRANDON BLVD Existing Future Land Use Designation: N/A Residential Density: 11.83 acres @ 1 OIDU/acre 0 DUs Assumed Population Proposed Future Land Use Designation: Residential Density 11.83 acres @ Assumed Population with Increase 0 Persons RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DU/acre 0 DUs 0 Persons 0 NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION NET Area WASD Sewer Pump Station Basin Moratorium? Drainage Subcatchment Basin DOWNTOWN-BRICKELL N/A N/A N/A RELEVANT MCNP GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES PR-2.1.1 - The City has a no -net -loss policy for public park land and will adopt procedures to this effect for park land in the City Zoning Ordinances, as described in the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan. These will allow only recreation and cultural facilities to be built on park land, will limit building footprint on any such land, will require that conversion of park land for any other purposes be subject to public procedures, and replace the converted park land with land similar in park, recreation or conservation value in terms of usefulness and location. NOTICE This submidel needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance wM1h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applica decision-mahing body...AIL renew the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 CONCURRENCY ANALYSIS 1 l/Zb/ZU Increase in Population: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MCNP Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Policy PR-1.1.4 requires a 10-minute (1/2-mile) barrier -free walk to a park entrance. Concurrency Test Result: OK POTABLE WATER Level of Service standard: 92.05 GCPD Transmission potential with FLUM change Policy PW-1.2.1 Excess capacity assumed to be 2% after change Concurrency Test Result: OK SANITARY SEWER TRANSMISSION Level of Service standard: 141 GPCD Policy SS-1.3.1 Excess capacity: See Note 1 below. Concurrency Test Result: WASD Permit Required STORM SEWER CAPACITY Exfiltration system before change On -site Exfiltration system after change On -site Concurrency Test Result: OK SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Solid waste generation, 1.28 tons/resident/year Excess capacity before change 800 Excess capacity after change (800) Concurrency Test Result: OK TRANSPORTATION Level of Service standards in Objectives TR-1.6 and TR-1.7 Concurrency Test Result: N/A NOTES Permit for sanitary sewer connection must be issued by Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD). Excess capacity, if any, is currently not known This amendment is to annex into the FLUM existing park space. The property will not change in density, intensity, or use; therefore, the impact on public facilities is known and the demand on these facilities is being met. No change to demand on public facilities is planned. N Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Level of S PZ-20-8886 Subject Property Municipally -Owned Park 0.25 Mile Walking Distance 0.25 to 0.5 Mile Walking Distance Parcel 0 500 1,000 1 1 1 l 2,000 Feet 1 NOTICE This submittal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing in ccordanee to h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicable decision -making bodywill review the information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 Created by: City of Miami Planning Department Date created: November 25, 2020 N:\Planning\G IS\FLUM_and_Rezones AERIAL EPLAN ID: PZ-20-8886 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT NOTICE This submittal needs to be scheduled fora pubic hearing In accordance wM1h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicade decision-makIng bodywill renew the Information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/30/20 ADDRESSES: 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY (COUNTY ADDRESS) 0 375 750 1,500 Feet FUTURE LAND USE MAP (EXISTIN EPLAN ID: PZ-20-8886 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT This submittal needs to be scheduled fora pubic hearing In accordance wM1h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicade decision-makIng bodywill renew the Information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. Medium Density / Multifamily Residential High Deh`sifi Multifamily, Residential V V PZ-20-8886 11/30/20 Public Parks and Recreation /%izi�� RICKENBACKER CSWY v N I 0 375 750 1,500 Feet ADDRESS: 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY (COUNTY ADDRESS) FUTURE LAND USE MAP (PROPOS EPLAN ID: PZ-20-8886 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT This submittal needs to be scheduled fora pubic hearing In accordance wM1h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicade decision-makIng bodywill renew the Information at the public hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. Medium Density / Multifamily Residential High Deh`sifi Multifamily, Residential v V PZ-20-8886 11/30/20 Public Parks and Recreation /%i�i�� RICKENBACKER CSWY N I 0 375 750 1,500 Feet ADDRESS: 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY (COUNTY ADDRESS) PLANNING DEPARTMENT Project Fact Sheet This document is used to provide a summary for Planning Department related proj PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Hobie Beach Comp Plan Amendment Project Address: 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy APPLICANT INFORMATION Company Name: City of Miami Primary Contact: Ryan Shedd Email: rshedd@miamigov.com Secondary Contact: Email: This application, and its companion, will ensure the City is in compliance with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan's No -Net -Loss requirement for the conversation of park space within the City. 1 ': : U Lead Staff: Ryan Shedd Principal Division: Planning Email: rshedd@miamigov.com ct NOTICE This submittal needs to be scheduled fora public hearing In accordance wM1h timelines set forth in the City of Miami Code. The applicade decision -making bodywill renew the information at the pubc hearing to render a recommendation or a final decision. PZ-20-8886 11/26/20 PROJECT DESCRIPTION PZ-20-8886: In conjunction with the Jungle Island Special Area Plan, the City is requesting the Hobie Beach Island Park be designated Public Parks and Recreation on the Future Land Use Map. It currently does not have a Future Land Use designation. This Comprehensive Plan Amendment has a companion Rezone application, PZ-20-8889. That application seeks to zone the land Civic Space. Webs Link(s): BOARD REQUIREMENTS n HEPB n PZAB n UDRB n WDRC n City Commission n AIPP Transect Zone(s): N/A Commissioner District(s): 2 NET Office(s): Downtown/Brickell Department Director: Francisco Garcia Revision Date: 1/15/2020