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Home My WebLink AboutO-14089City of Miami Ordinance 14089 Legislation City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 11695 Final Action Date: 9/13/2022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 21/SECTION 2-1328.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS/WYNWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT/WYNWOOD DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE" TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE WYNWOOD DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ("WDRC") AND TO AMEND THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE WDRC; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King WHEREAS, Chapter 2/Article XI of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code") establishes the rules and regulations for the boards and committees of the City of Miami ("City"); and WHEREAS, Division 21 of Article XI in Chapter 2 of the City Code establishes the Wynwood Business Improvement District Board ("BID Board"), which was created to improve and strengthen the area known as the Wynwood Arts District, later referred to as the Wynwood Business Improvement District ("BID"); and WHEREAS, in 2015 a standing committee of the BID established the Wynwood Design Review Committee ("WDRC"), to make recommendations regarding whether the design of developments and/or improvements to properties within the boundaries of the Wynwood Neighborhood Revitalization District ("Wynwood NRD-1") are compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the BID and guidelines that may be adopted from time to time; and WHEREAS, updating the WDRC membership requirements are appropriate for the purpose of identifying committee members that meet the necessary qualifications and backgrounds in the future; and WHEREAS, limiting the number of consecutive terms a WDRC member may hold will ensure membership turnover and help facilitate fresh viewpoints; and WHEREAS, clarification of the role of the WDRC and inclusion of certain design criteria in its stated review purview will help assure that development is compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the Wynwood Arts District; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed these amendments and finds that they will improve the ability of the WDRC to serve its purpose; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: City of Miami Page 1 of 4 File ID: 11695 (Revision:) Printed On: 6/17/2025 File ID: 11695 Enactment Number: 14089 Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this section. Section 2. Chapter 2/Article XI of the City Code is amended in the following particulars:1 "CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE XI. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS * * * * DIVISION 21. WYNWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD Sec. 2-1328.1. Wynwood Design Review Committee. (a) Establishment. There is hereby established a standing committee of the BID, to be known as the Wynwood Design Review Committee ("WDRC"), for the purpose of recommending to the 4Director of pPlanning, the and zZoning Administrator, and the Urban Development Review Board ("UDRB"), pursuant to the Wynwood NRD-1 and Miami 21, the zoning ordinance of the city, as amended or superseded. whether the design of developments and/or improvements to properties within the boundaries of the Wynwood NRD-1 are compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the Wynwood Arts District and guidelines that may be adopted from time to time. (b) Membership. (1) Composition; appointment. The WDRC shall consist of seven (7) members and one Ll alternate, to be appointed by the BID board, or any successor body designated by the city commission. (2) Qualifications. It is intended that members of the WDRC shall be persons of experience, mature judgment and background; having knowledge of the Wynwood Arts District; and having the ability, special professional training and interest to act in the public interest in order to make informed and equitable decisions concerning art, architecture, urban, physical and site design for developments within the Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries. To that end, qualifications of members shall be as follows meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications and each of the following qualifications shall be represented on the committee by at least one (1) member: a. BID members. At least thrcc one (1) members shall be an individuals who is aarc members of the BID. Each member shall have been living or working within the Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries for at least two gi years. b. Professional members. At least ;two gj members shall be professionals, licensed by the State of Florida (or professional equivalent) as an architect, landscape architect, urban designer, planner, engineer, general contractor or attorney. Each member shall have been living or working in the city for at least two gi years. 1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material. City of Miami Page 2 of 4 File ID: 11695 (Revision:) Printed on: 6/17/2025 File ID: 11695 Enactment Number: 14089 (3) c. Tenant/cultural member. At least one (1) Two members shall be a tenant with an active lease within the Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries, artist, or cultural institution representative. d. Alternate. The alternate member shall satisfy the qualifications set forth either in subsection (2) a. or b. above. e. During the qualification process, members of the BID shall be encouraged to submit names of persons and their qualifications to the BID board through the BID's executive director. Terms of office. Members of the WDRC shall be appointed to the following terms. Two of the BID momhorc one of the professional momhorc and one of the tenant c ilti iral WDRC thereafter shall be for a term of one LU year. Notwithstanding the above, individual WDRC members may serve until his/her successor is appointed. No member shall serve for more than four (4) consecutive one (1) year terms. * * (c) Functions, powers and duties generally. In addition to such other powers, duties and authority as may be set forth elsewhere in this City Code and in the zoning ordinance, the WDRC is hereby authorized to: (1) Review and recommend to the D4irector of Pplanning and the Zoning Administrator for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval of all applications within the Wynwood NRD-1 boundaries for which the WDRC is specifically designated for such role. Said review shall be pursuant to city guidelines and standards or such design guides contained in the requirements of the applicable zoning district text, Wynwood NRD 1, and any dcsign guides adopted by the BID from time to time consider whether the design of developments and improvements to properties within the boundaries of the Wynwood NRD-1 are compatible with the cultural and architectural character of the Wynwood neighborhood and guidelines that may be adopted from time to time. In addition to Article 4; Table 12 "Design Review Criteria" of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"), the WDRC shall emphasize the following design elements in their review purview: a. Architectural styles and details including materials, colors and art that is reflective of the culture and character of the Wynwood neighborhood; b. Articulated Building Facades including a pattern of doors, windows, architectural design treatments, and art that activates the street level, recognizes pedestrian continuity, and, at the upper levels, acknowledges long views of Buildings; c. Open Space and Cross -Block Connectivity that is usable, inviting, safe, and has convenient pedestrian access from the public realm; d. Landscaping and hardscape that is in accordance with the Wynwood Streetscape Master Plan and enhances the Building design, creates inviting Open Spaces, and contributes to a high -quality, pedestrian -friendly Streetscape; e. Signage design that integrates with and complements the Building architecture and Wynwood neighborhood character. * *„ City of Miami Page 3 of 4 File ID: 11695 (Revision:) Printed on: 6/17/2025 File ID: 11695 Enactment Number: 14089 Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final reading and adoption thereof.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: snder ,city Httor 2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10) days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated herein, whichever is later. City of Miami Page 4 of 4 File ID: 11695 (Revision:) Printed on: 6/17/2025