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4 5 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 k MBA 3/20/75 RESOLUTION NO. 75-705 A RESOLUTION ADOPTINO THE STUDY ENTITLED NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING STUDY-1575, AS PREPARED BY VIE CITY OP MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENTt suaancT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. POR A OEOGRAPHICAL AREA RALLY BOUNDED BY THE NORTH CITY 'LIMITS.' BISCAYNE BAY. N.E. 70TH STREET AND BISCAYNE BOULEVARD. WHEREAs, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting of April 30th, 1975, Item No. 3, following an advertised hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAD 43-75 by a 5 to 0 vote (three members absent) recommending a study entitled NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING STUDY-1975, as hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to adopt said Study; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION "DOCUMENT INDEX ITEM Section 1.The study entitled NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING STUDY-1975, as prepared by the City of Miami Planning Department for a geographical area generally OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: bounded by Street and the North City Limits, Biscayne Bay, N.E. 70th Biscayne Boulevard subject to the following amendments: 1. Link existing local drains to a positive system; 2. Require the City to clean and dredge the silt from the private canals; 3. Consider additional zoning changes for N.B. 69th to 70th Streets west of 9th Court; 4. Consider as a primary park site the area at North Little River Drive and Biscayne Bay and as an alternate park site the area at N.E. 83rd Street and 10th Avenue; ‘‘,it.27F)ORTIVE , CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 3 i 1975 Resottniot4Ng„.9„'f,.. 9.e0: 2 3 4 S 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 MLitt•a S. Include in the Storm Drainage Program the area in the Vicinity eE Na. 70th Street; be an the tame is hereby adopted, PASSES AND At OPTED this 31 1975. ? AT ST: p. 1). _..sour:4F.RN_ -dfTY CLERMf PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: +,f \*e. .� 1-1_0ft MICHEL E„ ANDERSON Assistant City Attorney ay of . Juty MAURICE A, F RR MAYOR APPROVE AS TO§'ORM AND CORRECTNESS: i70HN S. LLOYD City Attorney "SU P POR T IIE FOLLOW" 2, t6: PROM. till' of MIAMI, Ptteitlit5A iNtE •OPtiC't MtMt3AANt UM 14onorable Members of the City Commission P3� Atdrews City Manager r,cuppoR-nvE Vt.' OW" t L- itt April of 1974. at the request of the Northeast 1Vliatnt trnprovernent Association, the City Commission directed the Planning Department to conduct a comprehensive study of the Northeast area. Following several meetings with residents of the Northeast area, the planning study WAs considered and recorntnended by the Plan- ning Advisory Board at a public hearing on April 30, 1975 (PAB 43=75 as amended). OATS JM. 2 IralL S, :,'`L, Itern # 10, City Commission .Agenda July 31, 1975 Nottheast Community Comprehensive Ptann►tng Study aettatNCEt: NcLo5UPEb• FILE It is recommended that the City Commission approve. i► principle, the Northeast Community Comprehensive Planning Study. The Northeast Community Comprehensive Planning Study presents an analyses and proposals for that area of the City of Miami bounded generally by the Miami City limits on the north, NE 71st Street on the south, Biscayne Boulevard on the west and Biscayne Bay on the east. This study was initiated prior to the start of the City-wide Miami Neighborhood Comprehensive Planning Program. The proposals and policies contained in the Northeast Planning Study will be integrated with the overall comprehensive plan for the City. SUMMARY OF PLANNING PROPOSALS The Northeast Community Comprehensive Planning Study proposes specific actions and alternatives with respect to zoning, parks, traffic and transportation and utili- ty improvements which implement the goals and objectives as follows! Zoning Change the existing R-4 (Medium Density Multiple) zoning in the area north and west of East Dixie Highway to R-3A (Low Density Apartment). Rezone the commercial areas along NE 79th Street to exclude wholesale and liberal commercial uses, by changing the existing C-4 (General Commercial) zoning to C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning. Rezone Biscayne Boulevard to encourage local commercial uses. Change existing C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning to C-1 (Local Commercial), Page 1 of 3 NZ a Elm LIM !E onttrable Members of the City Comtnissitin Change the existing R.__i. (illcrlijrn Density Multiple) strip along NE 6th Court between NE 72nd Street and NE 77th Street to R-3 (Low Density Multiple). Open► Space Consider the acottisition and development of a st ialt neighborhood rhood park. ?eautify several major arterial streets including NE 82nd Street, NE 79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard with additional trees and shrubs. Traffic and 'T rapspo tat iop Prohibit all truck traffic from NE 82nd Street and divert it to NE 79th Street, by traffic sign modifications. Install traffic safety devices at the dangerous curve at N. Bayshore Drive and NE 82nd Street. (4 G Street Improvements Establish Highway Improvement Districts in the multiple family areas of the study area. Improve NE loth Avenue to include sidewalks and a bicycle lane. Storm Drainage -- Consider positive storm drainage system in certain critical areas. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS AND DEPART- MENTAL RESPONSE The Planning Advisory Board has recommended approval of the Study with certain amendments. These amendments and the Planning Department response are as follows: 1. Link existing local drains to a positive system Departmental Response: The planning study recommends that certain critical low lying areas be connected with a positive drainage system. «c! r) Although a positive drainage system for the entire area would be desi- ‘-s i - 't , -j-EV► ble, the cost of providing a FOL`Qwr complete positive drainage system for Page 2 of 3 L— Lk— MEM El 1 Ht5tiorable Members tif the City Commission the entire area would be prohibitive. 2. Recorntrtend the City fund the cleaning and dredging of silt from the canals. DeparttreptatResponse), The planning study states that the cost of Cleaning or dredging the residential canals must be borne by the ad. joining property owners. 14owever. the Planning bepa.rtment does recognize that the existing storm sewer outfatl may have contributed to the siltation of the cana.ls. The Depa.rtrnent recommends that this issue be referred to the Law Department and Pubtie Works Department for a.ti evaluation. 3. Recommend additional zoning changes for Nt 69th Street to 70th Street west of 9th Court. Departmental Response: This parcel was zoned from R-1 to R-3 by court action several years a.go. The Planning Study did not include a recommendation to rezone this parcel back to R- 1 based on the advice of the Law Department. 4. Recommended as a first priority park site, a parcel located at north Little River Drive and Biscayne l3ay. The area at NE 83rd Street and NE 10th Avenue was selected as an alternative site. Departmental Response: The Planning Department concurs with this amendment. 5. Include in the storm drainage program the area in the vicinity of NE 70th Street. Departmental Response: The Planning Department concurs with this amendment. "RUPPORTIVE --„tir if T S 11 FOLLOW If, Page 3 of 3 Fam.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••rwro....................... Honorable City Commission Attention: Mr. P. W. Andrews City of Miami, Florida Gentlemen: May 7, 1975 re : NORTHEAST MIAMI PANNING .STUDY RECOMMENDED Area bounded generally by the North City Limits, Biscayne Bay, N. E. 70th Street and Biscayne Boulevard Initiated by Planning Department The Miami Planning Advisory Hoard, at its meeting of April 30, 1975, Item #3, following an advertised Hearing, adopted Resolution too. PAB 43-75 by a 5 to 0 vote (Three Members absent) Recommending a Study titled NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING STUDY dated 1975 as prepared by the City of Miami Planning Department for a geographical area generally bounded by the North City Limits, Biscayne Bay, N. E. 70th Street and Biscayne Boulevard with the following recommended amendments: 1. Link existing local drains to a positive system. 2. Recommend the City fund the cleaning and dredging of silt from the canals. 3. Recommend additional zoning changes for N.E. 69th to 70th Streets west of 9th Court. 4. Recommend as a primary park site the area at North Little River Drive and Biscayne Bay and as an alternate park site the area at N. E. 83rd Street and loth Avenue. 5. Include in the Storm Drainage Program the area in the vicinity of N. E. 70th Street. "SUPPORTIVE ' s 7 'i It ' r, i"yr% . (Page 1 of 2 ) • mm A RESOVTION to provide for the above has been prepared by the City Attorney ,s office and submitted for consideration of the City Commission. nce eY# David Simpson, Jr., irector Department of Administration Planning and Zoning Boards cm Attachedt Minutes cot Law Department Planning Department Tentative City Commission date: June 12, 197S. "SUPPORTIVE Dori rpz FC;LL6V'tin (Page 2 of 2) Ism mow wir imp u MIMI za NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING STUDY m oft NM II II I I MIDI 11111lII•II MI PR FORPR Ittrodtictio i Purpose of Study A cktiawtetlgettietits j t U R f I V E TAIALE 'ONTENTS DOCUMENTS' F L L W 1 t''c`t�i, 1 1 '1. i 1► i 1 i 1 i• 1 ►. i 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 1 4 4$ 1 1 4 '► i 1 4• 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 i 1)$ 1 1 1 1► 1 1 1 1 1 1 a 1 _2 Social acid ct�nt,t iic rtafiie .SSOcial Characteristics 1 1 1 1 1 1 ► l •► Population • 1 1 1 1 1 ► 6164 65 1• 1 1 1 1 1 Age 1 1 1► 1 4 1 4 1 1/ 1 1 1 i 1•► 4 ttOtlsehold 'Co npositi Oh • 1 4 1 1 ► 1 1 4 1 W 1 1 1 1• 44 1 61 1�adtlCa tioh 1 1 1 1 1 1► 1 1 1 a/ a 1 4• 1 1 1 1 1 Mobility 4• 1 a. 1• 1 1 ► 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 i 1 1 4 EConOtnic Characteristics : 1 : 1 1 1 1• 4► 1 4► 1 1 4 1 1 a l l tnCotnc 1 a 4 • a 1 a i 1 1• a• 1 a 1 • 66 • • Transportation 1 1• 1 :a a 1 1• s i►• 1•••• i• 1 Labor Force Characteristics 6 .. 1 a a Housing by Industry .•4. 16 a1. .1•11..1. 1-Lousing Characteristics 1 • a . a • • 1 66664 • 1 • ' ' TtItItl eV and Vacancy • . • . • • a ••• • a • • • • • . . 1 Type of liotlsing • • • • a 1 1 • • • 1 • a a • • . • 64 Age of Housing a • • • • 1 • • a a !lousing Condition • • • a • a • • • • . • • • • • a Overcrowding • • • . • • • • . • a . • . • a Cost of Housing • • • • • • Crime • • • • • • • • • • • . • •• 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 f 7 8 9 Existing Conditions Land 'Use • • . • • • a a a . + • • • • • . • a 10 Single Fancily Residential Land Ilse • 10 Multiple Family Residential Land Cse ... • • . • • • 10 Commercial Land Use 11 Zoning history •.. • 12 Community Facilities •. . • . . • . • . • • • . • . 13 Educational Facilities 11 Fire Stations 13 Parks and Recreation 14 Traffic. Transportation and Circulation .. . • 14 Bus Service., 18 Rapid Transit Proposals 19 Street System 19 Street Lighting 20 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Systems . .. .... . . . . . 21 Storm Drainage 21 Sanitary Sewer System 21 Special Environmental Considerations 22 Ixisting Canals 22 Water Quality . .. 22 Community Attitudes 23 � sr.V.v,01, t ligy,Plan Polity Planning Prtit ess . • • . • • • • 8 • • i • . • • • . • . 1 itt'sitlrntial Land Use Polities • • • ... • 6 • • • • • • • .. • `c�t�ifYer+ra1 Latiti.tls�j ll tiS ••• s••r••a.si•a• •s►•• Traffic and Circulation Policies • . . . 4 , . . • . 91• . . • . ► . 1 $ 7 1ecreatioliai and Open Spate Policies * • • .. • a ..: • • • • . Environmental Policies (Water and Sewer) • . • . • • • • • 1 • 3 •' 2 27 28 29 30 30 lath Pre•ptis..is Zoning Recommendations • 46 • . 1 1 • .. . . • • .. • . i 4 • 32 Park Recommendations • . . • 8 • • • • • ♦ • • . s : a r • • • 37 Traffic and Transportation Recommendations . • • • + • • ♦ • • 6 r 42 Street improvements , • * . . • • . .. 6 • • • . . • • r . 42 Storm Drainage improvements $ . ' • ' . . • $ . a . • . . • ' • 4 . 43 besign_ Guidelines Multiple Family Family Residential Design ... ♦ , • 1•. 44 Neighborhood mark Design Concepts . • . , . . . . • . . . . , s , 45 It iplementation Program Implementation Progratn • . • ♦ . 66 • . Continuing Planning Activities . • • •,.. . • , • , • . • , ♦ .. 46 46 Appendix i. Social and Economic Data i II. Procedures for Dredging of Residential Canals . . • . III, Summary of Proposed Wet Storage Ordinance . . ... vii INTRODUCTION Located along Biscayne 13ay, the Northeast Community is one of the few coastal areas that has been able to retain a single family residential environment. although it also contains multiple family dwellings and regional and neighborhood commercial facttittes. Northeast residents have been active to promoting appropriate land use conditions, a Cate and viable residential living environment and have been opposed to the continual pressure to develop higher density apartments and condominiums near the 13ay. This active interest by many of the single family homeowners has created a strong sense of community involvement And has provided the impetus for this comprehensive planning study. In 1972, as community opposition to high rise development along Biscayne l.3ay mounted, the Northeast Improvement Association requested the City of IVliatni Corn- mission to institute a tnoratoriutn, delaying further development in the area until appropriate land use controls could be recommended. The City Commission then directed the Planning Department to prepare a land use and zoning study encompas- sing an area bounded by NE 71st Street •-'n the north, NE 60th Street on the south, Biscayne Boulevard on the west, and 1iscayne Bay on the east. As a result of that report which was completed in December, 1972, several zoning changes were 'ap- proved by the City Commission which reduced the potential development intensity. In April of 1974 a petition for rezoning of a parcel along NE 83 Street from R- l Single Family to R-3 Low Density Apartments was denied by the City Commission. The City Commission, while restating the policy of preserving the single family residential character in the Northeast Community directed the Planning Department. to prepare a comprehensive planning study for the area which had not been included in the previous report. This Northeast Community Comprehensive Planning Study was initiated in August, 1974 and encompasses an area bounded by NE 87th Street on the north (City Limits), NE 71st Street on the south, Biscayne Boulevard on the west and Biscayne Bay on the east. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The purpose of this planning study is to provide a comprehensive plan and program for the future development of the Northeast Community including an understanding of its people, their attitudes and needs, as well as a detailed analysis of the physical environment. The study provides an overall perspective of the various components of the area including land use, housing. traffic and transportation, public infrastruc- ture, and socio-economic characteristics. This study recommends policies which will help to preserve those positive elements which have attracted people to live and work in this area while also identifying problematic areas and proposing ways to alleviate these critical environmental concerns. In addition, the Northeast Comprehensive Plan endeavors to accomplish the following objectives: 1) to help residents understand their community, its strengths and weaknesses: 2) to provide an information base which can be used to support future public policy decisions affecting the Northeast Community; and to create an uncle rstanding of the nature of the planfltng proc and the way to which public policy decisions are made. ACKNOWLE CM NTS The City of Miami wishes to thank these individuals and orgatiitZations for thei valuable assistance during the preparation of this planning study. _embers of the Northeast Miami lrn row merit Association Mr. Alan Medof# President Mr. iDbn M i utier, 1st Vice president Mr. John H. Castellino, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Mary lzcciardella, 3rd Vice President Ms. Edna Grieua, Treasurer Mrs. Zola Commons, Secretary Members_ of the_ Belie Meade Homeowners_ Association Mr. Herman A. Thomas, President 1 1 1 1 octA1✓ CHARACTstlt,ISTICS_ In order to describe the special so+ io .econothie character of the Northeast Study Area data has been assembled froth the 1970 U.S. Census, All information pot. taining to social, economic, and housing characteristic has been taken from Miami Census Tract # 13 Although'I'ract # 13 encompasses an area larger tha.ti the pre. described Northeast Study Area, its characteristics are reflective of the Northeast Community. Therefore, throughout this t:eport the Northeast Study Area and Ceti. sus Tract 13 will be synonymous an refe''red to as the "Northeast Community". in the following section the social acid economic characteristics are sun ti iarited. Detailed tables and charts with more specific information can be reviewed in Appendix 1. Population In the ten years between the 1960 and 1970 Censuses the population of the Northeast Community increased by 13 percent to a total of 8, 034 persons. 13y ,tanuary, 1973. an estimated 8, 200 people were living in the Northeast Area based upon Dade County Planning Department figures. Over 99 percent of the people in the Northeast area are white while 18.8 percent of the 1970 population are Spanish speaking. Age During the 1960's the number of persons in the Northeast Area over age 65 increased by 6. 1 percent, while the number of residents between age 35 and 64 decreased by 10 percent. When compared to the City and County, the neighborhood has a much higher percentage of elderly residents. With less than 12 percent of its residents under 18 and only 20 percent under age 25 the Northeast tract diverges sharply from the County and the City age profile. AGE DISTRIBUTION: 1970 (percentage of total population) Age Interval Persons under 18 Persons aged 18-24 Persons aged 25-34 Persons aged 35-54 Persons aged 55-64 Persons aged 65 and over Northeast 11. 9% 8.2 10. 5 25.3 17.6 26. 5 100% -3- Miami 25.2% 9.7 12. 0 26.2 12. 3 14.5 Dade 29. 3611 10. 1 11.5 24.8 10. 6 13. 7 100% 100'", lieusehold C'ornpt sititifi The household composition in the Northeast Area changed sign ifieamtiy between 1960 arid 19t70. The riutnber of family households in the area has declined by 10 percent while the riuh ber of primary individual households increased by an equal percentage. A dirt hctive characteristic of the Northeast Area is the greater percentage of pt= - rk• individual households whets compared with the City or the County: the Northeast had proportionately fewer httsitatyd-wife households. Nearly throe -fourths of the non -spouse family households were headed by females. tlOtiS1y1it�i�D_ coMPOSiTiON 1970 (percentage of all households) Northeast Miam bade,_ 57. 1 % 70, 0"0 76. 8% 42.9 30.0 23.2 Households ratnilies Primary Individuals 100% 100% 100% Because of the higher number of primary individual households it is not surprising that the average household size in the Northeast is less than that of Miami or Dade County. The Northeast Area had 2. 01 persons per household in comparison to 2. 7; and 2.91 persons per household for Miami and Dade. County respectively. Education The residents of the Northeast Area have a highor educational level than either of the averages for City or County residents. Nearly 60 percent are high school grad- uates. Over 14 percent of the population has spent one or more nears in college and 11 percent have completed four or more years of college. Mobility The Northeast residents are relatively stable with 45 percent having lived in the same house between 1965 and 1970. ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Income Median income for the Northeast neighborhood is higher than the average for either Dade County or for the City. Over 22 percent of the neighborhood families had in- comes over $15, 000 during 1969. A fourth of all families earned between S10, 000 and $15, 000 annually. Another 53 percent earned under $10, 000. The Northeast's income profile is strikingly similar to Dade County's. 1yiZ,TAt . "'A1 /Ly t TCt)M 16 (percentage of all fathiliet;) triebine interval under $5.0b0 $5.9g99 $10 .14,g99 $15-24,999 $25-49.999 $50., 000 or more Median income {:Alt r amities) tort Least 22.56/o 30. 9 24. 9 15.7 4.5 1.8 100% $9, 467 Miami 30.9%n 37.7 19.3 9. 1 2, 3 0.6 bade 22. 1n 32.6 23.9 15.1 5, 1 1.3 100% 100% $7, 304 $9. 245 orransportation Northeast residents relied more upon their automobiles for commuting to work and less upon buses than most Miamians. Sixty percent of the hornes in the Northeast have at Least one automobile available which is a higher percentage than for either the City or. the County. Only 11 percent of the Northeast residents use the bus for commuting to work as compared to 16. 7 percent for the City. Labor Force Characteristics Over a quarter of all employed Northeast residents are hi professional or mana- gerial positions. Nearly 40 percent are in lower -paid sales and clerical jobs. Another 19 percent are in the laborer or services categories. Some 16 percent are in better -paying (usually unionized) blue collar jobs: craftsman, foremen, and transportation workers. The Northeast's labor profile differs from the City's. Miami as a whole has twice as many craftsmen/foremen, but fewer professionals and sales/clerical workers. The Northeast has a larger percentage of persons employed in clerical and sales fields than Dade County. OCCUPATION: 1970 (percentage of total employed) Occupation Professional, administra- tive and managerial Craftsmen, foremen, atives Sales, clerical Laborers, service workers Northeast 25. 6% oper- 16.1 39. 1 19.2 100. 0 Miami 15. 8% 32.6 Dade 22, 5% 27. 6 25.1 28.6 26.4 21.3 100, 0 100.0 Dade 18. 3% 8. 9 14.8 6.6 9. 0 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 i 1 a Females account for 45 percent of the Northeast's labor force which is a slightly higher percentage than Miami or lade County. Over half of these women work in sales or clerical jobs. Another 9.8 percent are in low -paid laborer or service work categories. More Northeast wbinen are employed in professional fields iwhich include teaching and health) than are Miami or bade County women, Ernploment byAndustry Retail trade employs more Northeast residents than any other economic activity. Services - both business grid personal - employ over a fifth of the work force. Northeast residents are employed proportionately ri nearly the same industries as are City or County Residents. However, employment patterns do differ from the County/City pattern itt a few fields. Nearly twice as many Northeast residents work in the financial, insurance or real estate fields than do Miamians. A slightly higher percentage are occupied in personal services, in wholesale trade and in communications than are City or County residents. Fewer Northeast Area residents are employed proportionately in tnanufa.cturing, construction or in education. INDUSTRY: 1970. (percentage of total employed labor force) Industry Retail Personal Services Manufacturing Finance, insurance and real estate Northeast 18. 9% 12,8 12.3 9.7 Business, other professional 8. 1 services Transportation 7. 2 Wholesale 6. 5 Health services 5. 4 Construction 4. 5 Communications, utilities and 4. 1 sanitary services Education 3. 4 Public Administration 3.2 Other industries 3. Miami 17. 5% 12.6 19.9 5.6 8.8 5. 5 5.0 5.5 6. 3 3.2 4, 4 3. 1 2.6 4UUS1NC. CHA tAC' . 1 tSTtCS 'enure and Vacancy In 1970, the Northeast Neighborhood contained 4,450 housing units with over half of these units rentergoecupieda approxittiately forty percent are owner•bcehpied.' In 1970, the Northeast Community had an 8. 3 percent vacancy rate which was more than twice theCity vacancy rate and nearly double that of the County. In the Northeast Community Study Area, the predominate type of housing is the singleefarnily home. Of the 1,402 structures in the study area 1, 202 or 86 percent are single family homes. 1-lowever, of the 2.603 dwelling units ih the study area 48% are single family and 1, 441 or 52 percent are apartments or condominiums. Since the data for Census Tract #13 includes the multiple family areas south of N>✓ 69th Street the percentage of single family unit is decreased. Considering this, the proportion of single family units decreased from 53 to 41 percent in the period 1960-1970. Multiple family structures with 5 or more units increased from 27 to 41 percent between 1960 and 1970. I3ased upon this data the Northeast Community, has a lower percentage of single family units when compared to the City of Miami or Dade County. Type of Housing Single family (1 unit) Duplex (2 units) 3-4 units 5-49 units 50 or more units Age of Housing HOUSING UNITS; 1970 (percentage of all housing units) Northeast 41. 4% 8. 5 8.6 36. 0 5.6 100. 0% Miami Dade 46. 8% 10.1 7. 1 29.3 6.8 58.4% 5.4 4.5 21.5 10.2 100. 0% 100.0% The Northeast's housing stock is comparable in age to the City's; both had a higher proportion of older units than Dade County in 1970. Some 20 percent of the neigh- borhood's units were built between 1960 and 1970. Another 31 percent were built during the 1950's, with the remainder constructed over 25 years ago. Housing Condition The housing stock in the Northeast area is in standard condition and well -maintained for the most part, based upon a windshield survey- by the Planning Department. -7- f Those houses which were in deteriorated tr dilapitiateti tOtitittibti were single family wood frame residentis.1 structures located in the northweatern etor Of the study area. Of the 1,402 structures surveyed by the Planning Depa.rttnent only 28 or 2 percent were identified AS being in deteriorating and dilapidAted tonditiori based upon exterior analysis. In the Northeast. 107 housing units or 2.4 percent of the housirig stock lack some or all plumbirig., which it identified by the Census as a basis for determining substandard housing conditions. The City had 5 percent of its units in this category.; Dade County. 2.8 percent. In the Northeast. tuttlilte the City or County). these units were nearly equally divided between owner and renter units. Tenure Owner 'tenter Vacant Total Percent Overcrowding SAMSTANDARD 13MT:SING: 1970, (percent of units lacking sortie or all plumbing) Northeast Miami I. 2% 0.7% . 0 4.1 .2 0.2 2. 4°10 5. 0% Dade 0.7% 2.0 0.1 2. % Overcrowding can be a major indicator of poor environmental conditions. The U.S. Census used a criterion of over 1.01 persons per room to indicate overcrowding. In 1970, less than 6 percent of the Northeast were overcrowded. In contrast, some 20. 7 percent of the City's housing units were overcrowded and in Dade County, 13.6 percent were overcrowded. 11 Cost of Housing 1 Within the last five years the cost of owner -occupied and rental housing has drama- tically increased with the nationwide inflation. Therefore, the Census data is not meaningful in respect to specific housing costs. It must suffice to state general assumptions about housing costs. The value of owner -occupied housing in the North- east has remained generally higher than the averages of both the City and County. The percentage of homes valued over $50. 000 or more is estimated to be more than three times the percentage for the City. In respect to rental housing the median cost of housing closely parallels that of Dade County. An informal survey of rental costs in the area indicates that most of the new apartments have rental rates between $200 and $250 per month for one bedroom units. Recent vacant land sales figures indicate land values range from $3. 00 to $5. 00 per square foot for canal or river - front property. Values range from $7. 00 to $10. 00 per square foot for the bayfront property. -8- CRIME The crime rate in the Northeast ales, is half that for the City as a whole. Prom Jairu .ry to July Al, an average of 29 crimes per 1, 000 people were recorded for the Northeast Study Area (north of 71st Street, eat of Biscayne to City 1:,tmite). In Miami, 59 critnes per 1, 000 were committed during that time period. Roth crimes committed against persons and against property were mai:ily half the City rate. CRIMES oer 1, 000 bi tliatiOn January_ i July 3j, - 9 4 Murder Rape Robbery Assault Total crimes against persons Burglary Larceny Auto Theft Total crimes against prop- erty Total Crimes t' rtheast_ c - sO. 2 2. 9 2. 4 5.5 10.3 11.8 1. 5 23. 5 29. 0 M iat�ri,t 0.2 0.2 5.1 4.9 10.4 18. 1 25.5 4. 8 48.2 58.6 In the past year, fewer crimes have been reported in the Northeast area than in 1973, with the exception of robbery (up 35 percent) and larceny (up 9 percent). NORTHEAST STUDY AREA Crimes reported January to July 31, 1974 Crime 1973 1974 Murder Rape Robbery Assault Total against persons Burglary Larceny Auto Theft Total against property TOTAL CRIMES -0- 1 17 34 52 85 86 18 189 241 -0- 2 23 19 44 82 94 12 188 232 -9- LAND t7 S Tie predominate land ttse of the Northeast Cthtnur ity is the single family residence, in spite of the fact that the area is dissected with liberal strip commercial development acid regional arterial streets. The single family areas are divided spatially by the cotrttt err ial strip along NL 796 'Street attd the natural barrier provided by the Little giver Catial, Existing multiple family housing is concentrated in two areas: expansion into single family areas is a persistent problem. The Northeast Cotritnunity has resisted the continual pressure to create a "wall" along the t3ay of high rise multiple family housing. This resistance has been aided by the high quality of the existing single family homes in the area and the fervent interest and active participation of the Community's residents. The most obvious deficiencies within the community occur along the edges of the single family zones. Single family homes adjacent to Liberal commercial uses often result in incompatible land use conditions. For example, expansion of commercial parking lots and storage areas into residential areas can erode the cohesiveness and stability essential to viable residential neighborhoods. Multiple unit high density zoning districts exist adjacent to single family zoning districts without proper landscape la' ffering and separations. The Planning Department has conducted a land use and reconnaissance survey in the Northeast area. The Land Use map and accompanying data illustrate the land use characteristics. The outstanding environmental problems and potential of the Northeast Community are summarized on the Reconnaissance Survey map. Single Family Residential Land Use Of the 564 acres in the Northeast Study area over 41 percent of the land area is devoted to single family residential use. Most homes are one story structures constructed of concrete block and stucco. Lot sizes in the area are generally above average or greater than (3000 square feet. Almost all of the housing in the area is considered to be in standard structural condition and welt -maintained. from exterior surveys. There are numerous well -designed quality homes along the bay and on larger lots throughout the area which add a distinctive character and stability to the area. Multiple Family Residential Land Use Apartments and condominiums cluster in two sectors of the Northeast Community, comprising 7.4% of the land area. The largest area is bounded by NE 83rd Terrace, East Dixie Highway, Biscayne Boulevard and NE 87th Street. While there are -10- 1 t e EXiSTING LAND Y!..E t oN1) 1_IS1 �. A�:1R1i1S z y Pi l.'CI;N:1' or TO'1'Ai, 11.t8IDENTIAJ., 2t35. 0 5().5 __ Single Pan111y 233. 1 3. 5, 41.3 Two Family 0.6 Multiple FaMily 41.8 6.6 7.4 1. 2 Hotels and Motels COMMERCIAL 42. q 7.6 Neighborhood Retail Office and Professional 3. 1 10. 5 O. 6 1. c General 28.9 5. 1 PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC 1. 8 0. 3 VACANT 37. 5 o. 6 STREETS AND WATERWAYS 1`a7. `; 35.0 'T'CYTA 1, 564. 4 100. 0 Data Source: City of Miami Planning Department Survey EXISTING LAND USE N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT SINGLE FAM. & DUPLEX. MULTI-FAM. RESIDENTIAL. HC3TEL & MOTEL. NEIGHBORHOOD COMM. OFFICES & PROFESSION,:: f GENERAL COMMLRCIa L. PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC. 0' 200' OOP' EOO' s i AREA MENEPALLV I EVELEIPEb TO LEES 'DENSITY THAN AL LOWASLE ri•A ZONING gibuswaimmoadigitos POOR LANDSCAPING & PARKING ARRANGEMENT PPIN IE AREA CONTAINS MANY SINGLE PAM, STRUCTURES DN LARGE LOTS IN POOP CbNDITtbN REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER NEEDS LANDSCAPING NE 79 ET NEEDS BEAUTIFICATION EXCELLENT VIEW. ROYAL PA SOUTH SIDE OF NEE 88 ST. CANALS NEED DRED ING LARGE VACANT" TRACT. DEVELOPMENT TO SE CLOSELY MCNITEREb <--OISE PROM TPUCiK T1 AFFIC NE C#B ET DIB?PA0?INQ MS ICAL AREAS FOR CONCENTRATING LTIPLE FAMILY t R-3 & P-4 3 1 CAB STAND. VISUALLY RACTING & NOISY ZONING RELATIONSHIP 31 R-4 & C-4 MIXED PARCELS VACANT ALONG ✓,,,� BANK OF LITTLE RIVER /IEW TO BAY POOR ZONING RELATIONSHIP R-4 ADJACENT TO R-4 LOT. EXCELLENT RONT VIEW N.E. STUDY ARE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT LEGEND SINGLE FAMILY MULTI -FAMILY COMMERCIAL RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY 00 4 AREA t iENEPALLY < EVELOPEb Tea LEES DENSITY THAN ALLOWABLE Rio ZONING PLUM LANDSCAPING & PAPCKIND AI'iPANCEMEN? PRIME AREA CONTAINS MANY SINGLE i AM. E'IT'P IJCTU1 EE i' N LARGE LofB IN POEM CONDITION REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER NEEDS LANDSCAPING NE 78 ST NEEDS BEAUTIFICATION POOR ZONING RELATIONSHIP R-4 ADJACENT TO R-4 MAJOR TRANS ►Ir rnt CDRPI©O THOU dl- AREA IN POOR CONOITIC.. Fze ' TRASH ACCUMULATION.` RI ADJACENT TO C•4 !„ i EXCELLENT S, FAMILY HOME iha PQD2 ORAI— N.E. STUDY ARE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT rt OE 1101E141CIILJO Ai E `11��1 II I IIi11111U1UlNl llll:Gllll1U116GM11lIl� • :S.'aG •••:•••••G G NGLE 3 I STORM NA G E -- �--•• EXCELLENT VIEW. ROYAL PALIMS SOUTH SIDE DP NE OS ST. CANALS NEED OREOGING LAMi' E VACANT TRACT. DEVELOPMENT TO SE CLOSELY MONITEREI' NOISE FROM TRUCK TRAFFIC ON NE Bid ST DISTRACTING LOGICAL AREAS FOR CONCENTRATING MULTIPLE FAMILY t Ri3 & R-41 TAXI CAB STAND. VISUALLY DISTRACTING & NOISY POOR ZONING RELATIONSHIP R-3, R-4 & C-4 MIXED LARGE PARCELS VACANT ALONG NORTH BANK OF LITTLE RIVER GOOD VIEW TO BAY VACANT LOT. EXCELLENT WATERFRONT VIEW LEGEND SINGLE FAMILY MULTI -FAMILY COMMERCIAL RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY 00 4 nutherous single family structures, this area is °clearly a multiple fatty real. deritil area. The apartments are predominately two story struttures and ton. siderably underdeveloped with respect to the allowable zoning density provided itt the existing 11,4 ttsnirig category. However,, within the last three years several apartment buildings have been eofstructed at the higher intensity. Of particular tote is the six story structure tit NE $3rd Terrace containing 70 units, This new building emphasizes the discrepancy between the existing scats and character of the area and the density allowed by existing zoning. This structure is out of state with the surrounding two or three story buildings, yet the building was designed itt full conformity with the existing land use regulations. A surrey of this area has indicated "that there are 537 eit stitig apafthent or condominium Units. If the area were to be redeveloped it accordance with the 1:t -4 or Medium Density -Apart - meta !District regulations one tonld project an increase, of from 1400 to 1600 units. The impact of this projected development upon the existing sanitary sewer and traffic systems would be highly detrimental. Clearly, rezoning of this area to allow lesser intensity is appropriate. The second multiple family housing area is located both north and south of NE 79th Street near Biscayne Gay. Several condominium projects have recently been com- pleted in the area along NE Bayshore Court, south of NE 79th Street varying from two to six stories in height. The existing zoning generally allows medium density apartments(R -4) along the bayfront with low density apartments (p -3) adjacent to the single family areas. This area is well established as a multi .family area and future high density development should be encouraged. However, proper landscaping and buffering must be provided, especially when the higher intensity zone abuts a single family residential lot. Commercial Land Use The Northeast Study Area contains two major commercial axes, Biscayne Boulevard and NE 79th Street, each differing in land use character and type of activities. Businesses along Biscayne Boulevard include retail stores, banks, offices, motels, restaurants and gas stations. Residents have complained that the several adult movies and bookstores have a negative impact upon the area. The Biscayne Shopping Plaza is a major regional commercial center which serves the Little River, Edison Park. and North Miami Areaas well as the Northeast Area. In terms of the environ- mental character and appearance the structures along Biscayne Boulevard are struc- turally sound and are well maintained. Hovrsver, the area is certainly in need of additional. landscaping. The commercial areas along NE 79th Street offer a wide variety of commercial uses consistent with that allowed by the general commercial (C-4) zoning. Most of the activities are regionally oriented large distributors and restaurants. Many of the smaller retail stores and service shops that serve local residents have suffered from competition with the regional shopping center. The NE 79th Street commercial is characterized by sign shops, ha rs, carry -out food stores, and service stations -11- with some viable retail shops intermixed. The result is a rattier mediocre coda mercial area that is not well tnaint . ned, with minis sal landscaping and distracting business signs. Since this C 4 commercial area '.s contiguous to the single family areas, residents have often complained that open #torage areas and panting areas distntct from the residential character. 4tnittgisto'y The Northeast Community has experienced few zoning changes over the past fourteen years, the last major change to the toning pattern in the area occurred in 1961 when the entire Comprehensive Zoning Ordin :ice underwent a complete revision. At that time the existing 11.1 single family zoning was generally retained. However, there was a general trend to increase the allowable zoning intensity in other categories. Several areas were rezoned from R r.2 Two Family zoning designation to tt -3 Low Density Multiple. Marty existing 12 -3 areas near Biscayne Boulevard and N1J 79th Street and the northwest sector above least Dixie Highway were rezoned to R-4 Medium Density Multiple. Commercial areas along Nt 79th Street were changed from 13.3 and 13 1 to C-4 General Commercial. This change did not dis- courage the development of wholesale activities, gas stations, and other rather unrestr!ctive commercial activities along NE 79th Street. Unfortunately, these types of commercial activities do not promote a character compatible with the adjacent single family residential uses. In 1972, the City of Miami Planning Department completed a zoning study in an area immediately south of the present Northeast Community. That study recom- mended that several parcels near the Bay which were zoned for high or medium density residential be "rolled -back" to R-4 or R -3 zoning classifications. Imple- mentation of these recommendations by the City Commission indicated that the policies reflected in the 1961 Zoning Ordinance revisions were now being reversed. The, policy of the City and that expressed by the residents continued to conserve the single family character of the Northeast Community and to restrict multiple family development to appropriate locations. Further actions by the Commission in 1973 denying application for rezoning from R-1 to R -3 cn aparcel located on NE 83rd Street and the Bay reaffirmed the City's zoning policy for preserving the single family character of the area. Background information for other specific areas within the Northeast Community is presented as follows: 1. R-4 (Medium Density Multiple) located along west side of NE 6th Court between NE 72nd Street and NE 77th Street. This five block strip has been designated R-4 zoning since 1946. Three to four story apartment buildings are now located in the area. Until 1952, the R-4 zoning extended north beyond the canal. to NE 78th Street. -12- 1 1 1 r �Ii1i1111 .it��litN�MNh�N111N1 p 111 iNM 11 EXISTING ZONING N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT p 111 iNM 11 EXISTING ZONING N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT 111 This area merits attention betatise of its lotation adjacent to the single family residential areas. The R-4 Met/turn Density Multiple does not have height 11mila:ions arid therefore could permit structures which are incompatible in terms of stale with the surrounding single family residential character. It is normaA not good toning practice to allow 1k-4 zoning next to 1:k ,1 areas. 2, 11J,3(,LowD?ristty_Aparttnents) losatgd, along ,Nt_80th Street west of_ 11E__70 Avqt11,1e. This area. now -contains a mixture of single family arid tow density apartment structures and is located just east of the nistayne Boulevard commercial properties. Multiple family toning has been applied to this area Ainee 1946. In faet. before 1961 the south side of Nt 80th Street was tetied /R-4. In February of 1574. the boundaries of the R-3 bistritt were extended by the City Cbth,, mission eastward to N't 7th Avenue, south of NE 80th Street. This zoning change from 1-1 to 11-i represented further expansion of apartments into the residential areas. 3. (Neighborhood Comt'nercial) located east of Biscayne Boulevard between NE 80th Street and NE 83rd Street. The principal purpose of this small strip of C-, commercial zoning was to allow the use of adjoining parcels in the 12-1 district for parking lots under the conditional use provisions of the zoning ordinance. There is no sound planning reason for maintaining this small area in a different zoning category than the district applied to the Biscayne Boulevard area. COMMUNITY FACILITIES Educational Facilities Although there are no educational facilities within the boundaries of the Northeast Study Area. two schools are located in the immediate vicinity. Morningside Elementary School at 67th Street between Biscayne Boulevard and the Florida East Coast right-of-way provides facilities for approximately 440 pupils. Treasure Island School located on the 79th Street Causeway and North Bay Village offers facilities for approximately 420 pupils. Both of these schools serve kinder- garten through sixth grade pupils. Pupils are assigned to various junior high schools according to the parent's home address. The nearest junior high school is Edison Junior High. Fire Stations The Northeast Community is served by two stations. Station #13 :s located at NE 49th Street and NE 2nd Avenue and Station #9 is loca.ted at NE 76th Street and -13- n NF ist Avenue. These facilities provide adequate fire protection for the Northeast Corhibutttty. A new fire station is planned hear NE 78th Street acid NE ist Avenue its the Little giver Commercial Area. The new station would provide more effective and modern service offering even greater protection for the Northeast Community. 1"0ndiag for the rtew facility is tentative T scheduled to be allocated from the new Community i evetoprs ent Program. There are also fire stations located in the nearby villages of Ft Portal and North tlay Village. Parks and tkcerea.tion The Northeast Cot/In-tut-thy is located within "Parks for People" District 111. Two large cothtr►unity parks tS District 111. Morningside Park and Legion Park, provide recreational facilities for Northeast Community residents. Two small neighborhood parks are located within the Northeast Community. 13iscayne Heights Park, con- sisting of .3 acres, is located at Fast nixie Highway and NE 84th Street and pro- vides an open play area and landscaping. Belle Meade Park is located at NE 8th Avenue and 77th Street and is .4 acres in size. The Parks for People Program did not allocate any funds for additional parks in the Northeast Community, although $6. 000 has been allocated for improvements in Belle Meade Park. A proposed bicycle path is planned to extend along the Florida East Coast right-of-way up to 87th Street. While the Northeast Community is served by community parks, there is a need for an additional neighborhood park approximateli- one acre in size in the North- east Community providing recreational opportunities for all age groups within walking distance. TRAFFIC,TRANSPOitTATION AND CIRCULATION The Northeast Community is presently served by three major arterial routes. Biscayne Boulevard (US # 1) provides access to Downtown Miami and to Broward County. Northeast 79th Street bisects the area and is a direct route via the North Bay Causeway to Miami Beach. The third arterial street, NE 82nd Street or Little River Parkway, is coupled with NE 79th Street as an east -west pair to provide access to I-95 and Hialeah from Miami Beach. This latter component of the arterial transportation system, i. e. the 1970 transformation of NE 82nd Street into a one-way westbound arterial extending from the Causeway to I-95 has had a profoundly negative effect upon the single family character of the area east of Biscayne Boulevard that it traverses. According to the latest traffic counts over 14, 500 vehicles travel on NE 82nd Street in a 24-hour period. Westbound traffic from the North Bay Causeway is diretcted to curve north to N. Bayahore Drive and then to curve west on NE 82nd Street; only local traffic is permitted to continue on the single westbound lane on NE 79th Street. -14. 1 1 In September 1972 representatives of the Northeast improvement Association appeared before the County Commission requesting that truck traffic be removed from Nt 82nd Street. The County Commissinn directed that triad( trafficbe limited on Nt 82nd Street for a 90,day trial period and that appropriate signs be installed by the Florida. Department of Transporta.tion, The system 18 presently operating oh this trial basis. However, despite the large signs on the Causeway stating that "All Dual Wheel Trucks Use N. t„ 79th Street," truckers still choose to follow other existing signs which direct through traffic to the 1.95 Expressway and Hialeah following NE 82nd Street. As a result homeowners in the residential areas along Ilk 82nd Street are continually jarred by truck noise and vibrations. in October 1974, the Dade Department of Traffic arid Transportation (bOTT) counted 279 trucks per day on Nt 82nd Street betWeen N. Bayshore brier am! NE 10th Avenue.' Trucks on Nt 82titl Street have beet: ctoeked at an average speed of 37 mph, Those trucks traveling westbound ph Nt 79th Street were clocked at 32 mph, Police enforcement of the truck ban was initially effective. However, to seriously reduce truck traffic and reduce speed in this residential area more rigorous enforcement and new signs a.:e required, There are several other hazardous situations. Each area was examined by the City of Miami Planning Department and traffic engineers from the Dade County Department of Traffic and Transportation. The probletns are discussed as follows: 1. Theintersection of NE 82nd Street and North Bayshore Drive. Motorists driving west o t the 79th Street Causeway must turn right onto N. Bayshore Drive, then negotiate a sharp left turn onto 82nd Street (Little River Parkway) as they travel toward 1-95. Despite a 30 mph speed limit, cars have been clocked at an average of 44 mph. At the last curve, several homeowners have had automobiles and motorcycles hit their fences, parked cars and houses.. Neighbors are therefore reluctant to use their front lawns or sidewalks. Currently, only a small "30 MPH" sign warns motorists turning off the causeway: there is no traffic sign on the west end of the causeway to give warning of the impending curve. Dade DOTT engineers are evaluating proposals to install signal flashers and reflector buttons on N. Bayshore Drive between 80th and 81st Streets. These devices will attract motorists' attention more quickly. particularly at night when visibility is poor, forcing them to slow down before negotiating the curve at 82nd Street. Residents along 82nd Street have requested that a guardrail be in- stalled on the traffic island fronting their homes. While the flashing devices may slow oncoming traffic, a guardrail would afford positive protection for homes and lawns at that corner. 1Fifty of these trucks were dual wheel or larger and the remainder were smaller trucks or vans. Source: Oath, DOTT -15- 'l � intersect, of 71t,h Stye, t and i 10th Ave;itse. Average laity traffic volumes at this intersection are substantial with over 17, 000 vehicles traveling east ar<tt west on NE 79th Street, and 4,500 vehicles traveling north and south on NE 10th Avenue in 1974. Rush=bout* counts averaged 1300 veil _c.ics per hour bft 79th Street aid 300 vehicles per hour on NE loth Avenue. Left hand turns frt,iti southbetund Kith Avenue onto 79th Street averaged 20 per hour during the peak rush hours (7,9 AM: 4..6 PM), heaviest lvttrturning volttiiies wtire from eastbound 79th Street to NE loth Avenue, an average of 84 turns per hour during the evening rush hours. Accidents at this intersection are common. A check of police accident reports revealed 29 vehicle collisions at this intersection in 1974: most of these accidents wet.e caused by improper lane changes, 3. The intersection of NE 85th Street, 8thCourtand East .bbt e Highway. Residents have complained about confusing signs and awkward turns at this 3-way intersection, although it does not carry a heavy volume of traffic. PEA1<HOUR TRAFFIC: 1974 Average Number Vehicles Per Hour 8-9 AM 5-6 PM East Dixie Highway Northbound 47 139 Southbound 129 48 85th Street Eastbound 237 Westbound 16 82 15 Right turns onto East Dixie highway from 85th Street account for the heaviest turning volume in the intersection with nearly 200 recorded between 8 and 9 AM. These motorists spent an average, of 4.25 seconds waiting to enter the intersection. In the evening peak hour, left turns from northbound East Dixie Highway to west- bound 85th Street numbered between 25 and 40 per hour. Left turns by southbound motorists from East Dixie Highway are in- significant. This intersection is not a major problem area under present conditions. However, as traffic volumes increase, this awkward intersection could lead to a dangerous situation. -16- 1fl11I11111111111 �I�II�II�IIINI _ 1 11 1fl1�1 11 t. The, intersection of iistaytie l3oult'va rd,a;rid 1 9th Street, According to the traffic counts bade by the Dade County I7c1ia t`tn,t'nt of Traffie atid Transportation. the intersection handles an atrerage of 45, 000 autos during a 24 hour period. Volumes. along ,13ise<7ytite did not vary ovt'r the years: counts taken in 1960, 1962, 1963 and 1 )70 revealed a volume of 18,000 vehicles per day traveling Borth and south. Traffic on 79th Street varied from 25,000 to 28.000 per clay in the bast 10 years. At other intersections along i.iscayne 13oulevard (77th and 78th Streets), voltttiw averages 33.000 vehicles per day. A check of police reports showed 34 accidents occurred at 79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard during 1973. The majority were due to rear -end collisions or people changing lanes. A few were due to left- or right -turns from 79th Street onto 13iscayne Boulevard. The intersection of 700 Street and NE 7th Avenue. Over 21. 000 vehicles passed through this intersection during a 24 hour period in September 1070. In 1973. this intersection witnessed 29 traffic accidents. NE 10th Avenue. Very few traffic counts are avail able for loth Avenue. 11«,wever. in 1970, they intersection of loth Avc'nutr and 79th Street had a volttttte• of 20, 74 7 autos. Some 6,000 vehicles eve•rc' recorded traveling north and south at points between 80th and 84th Streets. (19c,8 to 1967) Accidents along 10th Avenue were few in number. NUMI3ER OF ACCIDENTS: 1973 10th Avenue and 80th Street 5 81 sl Street 3 82nd Terrace 82nd St reet 8;rd Street 8•1th Strr'et 8`;th Street 87th Street 2 4 l 2 l Biscayne Boulevard 'Turning Movements. According to 1974 traffic counts. left turns from the southbound Biscayne Boulevard traffic onto NE Bird Street average about 21 per hour during the evening rush hour. At the same time, left turns from NE 83rd Street to southbound Biscayne Boulevard average 13 per hour. In 1972 left turns from southhnund Biscayne Boulevard traffic onto NE 85th -17- Street averaged about 18 per hour in the morning rush hour and 32 per hour in the evening. Left turn rnovetiients from NE 85th Street to southbound Biscayne 13ouleva.rt3 averaged about 10 per hour in the evening rush hour. to 1971, there were an average of 60 left turns from northbound 1iscayne $oulevard onto Little lz iver Parkway during tl, evening rush hour, p ight turns from southbound 1iscayne Boulevard onto Little 11i 'er Parkway averaged over 95 pet hour in the evening. Morning rush hour 'traffic on Biscayne Boulevard turtling left or right onto Little tiiver Parkway averaged 180 vehicles, Little Rivet. Parkway kw.ay (Ni.; 82nd Street). tn 1972 approkittiat .Iy 14,500 vehicles per day lravelt•d West"vard ah,ng tittle River Parkway a CA Si elf N1: 1t)tlt Avenue•. Mtge• re•t•ently. (')73 t`oiitil:; indica1t• tha1 Ilse 2.1 hoar traffic flow has decreased slightly too 12. ;00 vehicles. (wet 4(1,000 vehicles pass through the intersection of Litt lc 121vet. Parkway and 1iscayne ]Boulevard. ivlovements as measured in a 24 hour period were: NtJM13En OF VE11ICLESt 1971 North -South West Total 35,818 10,539 46, 357 Left turn movement onto southbound Biscayne Boulevard has created a dangerous problem for pedestrians. According to 1972 counts, left turns onto Biscayne Boulevard averaged 115 per hour during the evening rush hour and 70 per hour durin; the morning rush hour. Asa result of public requests for additional controls at this intersection. cti„n. new pedestrian lights have been recently installed by Dade (aunty 'Traffic and Transportation 1)epa rt►iu nt. Btis Serve The NOrthca t C 0nn unity is served by three bus routes: IvtTA Routes 33, L and 11. a: follows: Route +': PrOvidt's scrvicc from Biscayne Boulevard and NE 79th Street along; 79th Street. to NE 10th Avenue From the loth Avenue area, Route 33 provides access to Miami Shores and west to Pahl Springs Carden. (Operates at 60 minute intervals.) I2Lill 1i• I.: I'rc,vide ,ervice between 1iialeah and Nlianei Beach along N1� 79th Street. (20 minute intervals.) 14-4 4-* 4 I( L 4 • , 1...."-t- i I Ei- T 1 M NITA t UT E c r i _z .�-i 3 •L :i.•_._i.11 BUS ROUTES NITA 11e01611?8 1 i.1�i�11 �1 tpute 11; Provides service to areas north and south oh Biscayne Bouletrard irictuding Downtown Mimi. '(40 t ariute intervals.) A bus route is generally located wither► i niile of al. residences it the study area. However. sluice the north south buses operate at only 40 or 60 minute intervals, the infrequency of the bus service discourages a high ridership.. `Only 11 percent of the Northeast residents rohinute by bus according to the 1970 Census. Discus- sions with representatives from the Metro Transit Authority indicate that in the near future the frequency of the buses will be increased to 3'0 minute intervals. 12a id 'Transit Pro_posals. N The rapid transit alignments and station locations proposed by the consultants have been accepted by the Dade County Commission. The proposed plait consists of a multi -modal system comprised of a core fixed rail rapid transit element; grade separated bus lanes (similar to that being built in the center of 1.95) and collector -distributor feeder buses operating at grade. The plan indicates that Northeast Dade 'County east of NW 27th Avenue will be serviced by either collector- distributor feeder buses or the 1.95 grade Separated busway. in order to connect with a rapid transit station it will be necessary for residents to commute by feeder buses to the 1=95 busway at 79th Street or to NW 27th Avenue. This system would be favorable for Northeast Community residents according to the consultants. In terms of travel time to Downtown Miami the 1-95 busway will have the fastest trip time in the entire system; the six mile trip to Downtown Miami from 79th Street will take an estimated 10 minutes. "The busway concept is con- sidered by Kaiser Engineers to be the most cost efficient way to provide high level transit service to Northeast Dade in view of the demand in the area." Milestone 5 Report ort p. IV-5) p Street System The street system in the Northeast Community consists of major arterials and residential streets. The major routes such as NE 79th Street, Biscayne Boulevard, and NE l0th Avenue (between NE 79th Street and the City limits) are Dade County arterial streets, designated in the State Primary Road System, and are maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation. East Dixie Highway, NE 7th Avenue and NE 78 Street are designated City arterial streets and are maintained by the City of Miami. Local streets are maintained by the City. Funds for construction and maintenance of local and county streets are allocated from Secondary Gas Tax funds and from local highway improvement bond programs. The majority of the streets in the Northeast Community are in need of improvement, based upon surveys by the City of Miami Public Works Department. Problems cited include substandard width, poor ridability and low elevation resulting in poor drainage. Lack of sidewalks and curbs on several well traveled streets in the area has been a Major complaint of the Northeast Community residents, especially on NE 10th Avenue. On May 9, 1974, the City of Miami' Public Works Department held a public hearing to present a plan for street improvements in the Northeast Community, The Bayerest Highway improvement Program included street and drainage ttnprove= merits in an area east of NE loth Avenue, and north of NE 79th Street to the City limits. Essential features of the program include: 1) Local drainage systems would be upgraded. 2) All streets would be improved to City standards at the same time as the drainage improvements. Streets would be widened to twenty- two feet with curb and gutter. Cost of the improvements would be borne i! % by the City and 25 a by the property owner. The Public Works Department estimated that the actual cost to the property owner would range between $5. 80 to $4. 60 per linear foot of tot frontage. Reaction to the program by the Northeast Community residents was predominately negative as residents felt that widening streets could lead to increased traffic volumes or to an increased potential for high density development. As a result of the hearing, those streets with over 50% of the property owners objecting were deleted from the program. Improvements are now being constructed on the following streets: NE 83rd Street - from NE 10th Avenue to the Bay NE 80th Street - from NE 10th Avenue to NE Bayshore Court NE Bayshore Court - from NE 79th Street to NE 81st Street. Street Lighting In 1971 as the City of Miami was in the process of its Mercury Vapor relighting program, the advantages of a high pressure sodium vapor (HPSV) lighting system became apparent. Through this newer lighting,greater illumination can be attained at less cost and with less energy consumption. The City Commission then directed the Public Works Department to undertake an ambitious program to relight the entire City with an HPSV system. The initial relighting program concentrated on the higher crime areas. However, as shown on the following map, HPSV lighting has now been installed or scheduled for a large portion of the City. At the present time, HPSV lighting is not scheduled for the single family residential areas in the Northeast Community. However, the high pressure sodium vapor lighting has been designated for the NE 79th Street area and the apartment areas near the Bay and the North Bay Causeway. -20- 1 fp • • 4e OW to !Y SW W 0f • IN w i t fa I- 66 It t WO to !w 1. 1T CORAL WAY POINCIANA *vs MARDEE AVE t �Iw 1i 9t �_, ftp NO it egtO Orr CITY LIMITS w•�•w•r•�•�•�•�•�•w.w•w•w•w•�•w•wiw•w•w•w•w•w•w•w. RICEENEACREII CAUSEWAY 11 1 I I b W 1ii�s1 iiYlf iY .lifi 1 1I tiultwl►e Areas with High Pressure Sodium Vapor lighting installed, or budgeted and ordered, as of September 30, 1974 Areas originally proposed for High Pressure Sodium Vapor lighting to be installed in 1974-75 1 1 1 i i tMttlAN CAUSEWAY 1 1 VIRGINIA KEY !00 0000 10.000 tilt e tsoo Ytoo e sit 1 1 1/t 0I I% STATUS OF CITY OF MIANII HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOR RELIGHTING PROGRAM March 1975 St'OIIM AND SANITARY_ S W tk SYST ;Stern Drainage, age inadequate storm drainage is one of the major problems confronting the Northeast Cort 1nunity, The problem is not new as the conditions were caused by residential developttient which preceded the requirement for fitting land to elevations meeting flood criteria. The drainage problh:ins have been aggravated by development not in accord with the criteria that water draining from any given property be contained and controlled on that property. Uncontrolled surface runoff which is not captured and directed to a local or positive system increases the level of oil and fecal matter in the runoff seriously degrading the water quality of Biscayne Day. The most serious drainage probteriis occur in the southeastern portion of the study area along Nt 71st and 72nd :Streets. The City installed a storm sewer ih NE 7lst Street from Nt lOth Avenue to the hay about four years ago which alleviated flooding and ponding in areas immediately south of the Northeast Community. Sanitary Sewer_Sistem_ The sanitary sewers in the Northeast Community were constructed in the late fifties and early sixties. The sewers were generally designed to support a density of approximately 60 persons per acre. Since the Northeast Community is predominately a single family area the existing sanitary sewer system is considered adequate by the City Public Works bepa.rtrnent. However, this design criteria allows a considerably smaller population than the standard now used by tie Miami -bade Water and Sewer Authority for those areas zoned for multiple family dwelling and commercial structures. In multiple family zoned districts the design criteria for the sewer system calls for accommodating 150 persons per acre. Therefore, if the existing pockets of R -3 and R-4 zoning are developed, the maximum density could approach 50 units per acre. Based upon an estimated household size of 2. 8 persons per unit the potential demand upon the sewer system could exceed 140 persons per acre, which is far greater than designed capability of the system. Any future increase in densities in the Zoning Ordinance should not be considered unless the sanitary sewer system is upgraded. One persistent problem in the Northeast Community has been the corrosion of the sewer mains; consequently in the area north of tht.: Little River Canal the sewer system has been overloaded due to ground water infiltration. During the past six months, the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Authority has been working to remedy the situation by sealing the cracks in the sewer tiles. This approach may alleviate the problem for a short period. However, it may be necessary to excavate and replace the sewer system in spite of the considerable costs. -21- ' re 111 Ib1�1��1111111�111�F IlllIlII111M� 1 ���11�111111111 il�IIIH 11IIil IIIII11 �I11 I111111111I1111!1 . 1 � I' , . I...I 200 400 600 ,r r.. ._,, �_•�I l � i f l i t� • ! i ii :+�rr 1 1i.lEli �tli �tiii�l II 11 0 itittllittiitiitikit in. , i is - e tti tlittittfit ' 11[ I ' ' ' '... S�►-1TI = I- :-!-...:.- 1t fofr....7 -1 -1 i` ixL , • J� 1 .� ; ,, t1. r r 1 illtiir tipill,t "r__41t101411ipilliirrirpc111 ;. ,.j l,, ' 4 -1 trail i `ol F4 :t ii� 'il I , is iittai i. iliiiiiiii'akii IIir1 aiiii ' . ".11111!r7i i,ulltili coups1itoUiuik T' rl A•oloactsipo L 1 �y A•vtA i'T - ioiOriti 1r -1 '� 1 , l" uinlit -« Et UitTliiifrululluili rllupl 1 1. _ )' .� alltiiltiIi Itiffil 14i,Ui1 ` 1lirniiiiiniirsitlntt e_. .rinyll ri lI 3uluuni,initrtlnntIniirli ._. fi _-i -- t-_� I 44 EXISTING SAN ITARY SEWER SYSTEM N.E. STUDY AREA CITY DF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT • .rt4ttttlstlni I (rt���iif�fil iIl�lhIttitiII. tulutuil'iftft , Ali , `Drilrtirniilli: llllutul:: t iillriiillriiii iiltli ,�1 1 LEGEND 8 INCH MAIN Ilutu 10 INCH MAIN 111. 1 to 12 INCH HAIN �■t 15 INCH MAIN I nu N 18 INCH MAIN /•S•• 200' 400' 600' 711 gnclAlaZNYIRONMNTALCSI!ATIONS t3tiktipg Canals, There are four existing residentia.1 tana.ls located south of the City Limits (NE 87th Street) and north of 79th Street. The AtItyria.r Park Canal is the largest of the four inlets. These canals are dead-end and generally serve a.s a catch basin for sediment and debris: excessive siltation thereby reduces the navigable depth of the earia.ls. The water quality is poor and the opportunity for fa.vora.ble aquatic' growth is minimal, Regulatory jurisdiction for the dredging or cleaning of these canals is under the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Ploricla, and the H. 8. Corps of Engineers. The procedure for applying to these agencies for permits is complicated as well as expensive. However for m.nor cleaning operations the process may be simplified. The cost of any dredging or cleaning work must be borne by those residents who live along the canals. Detailed procedures for securing permits for the dredging of canals are outlined in the Appendix of this report, Adequate controls have been lacking for the docking and storage of vessels along the Little River Cana.1 and other residential ca.nals. Houseboats block a substantial portion of the narrow residential canals. According to existing zoning provisions houseboats are permitted to be docked on vacant R.-1 property a s long as the total number of dwelling units does not exceed one unit. Unless the residents of the houseboatare observed depositing trash or sewage into the canal Dade County Pollution Control. can take no action. At the present time the Planning Advisory Board has recommended a new ordinance to the City Commission which would provide standards and controls for the wet storage of vessels in the rivers, canals and waterways in Miami. The proposed ordinance states specific fairway dimensions for the major waterways in Miami. For smaller canals and channels the required fairway would be at least 20 feet or one half the width of the waterway, whichever is less. A summary of the proposed ordinance is included in the Appendix of this report. Water Quality The quality of the waterways in the Northeast Community is of vital concern to the residents of the area. Of the 564 acres in the study area over 197 acres or 35 percent is devoted to the residential canals or the Little River Canal. Water pollution can reduce the quality of the environment for those persons living near the waterways and decrease the value of property fronting on the canals. Polluted inland canals further degrade the water quality in Biscayne Bay. The level of water pollution is primarily measured by analysis of the dissovled oxygen (DO): biochemical oxygen demand (BOD): amount of phosphates (PO4) in the water; most probable number (MPN) of fecal coliform bacteria: temperature: and turbidity or clearness of the water. A high level of dissolved oxygen indicates that -22- the water is capable of sustaining plant or fish life. Closely dependent upon th DO is the biochemical okygef demand. whieh is a ttleasiire of the eltranttty tit dissolved oxygen consumed by bacteria during the process of reducing oitygenit waste triateriats to a less harmful forth. When arialyted together the tOb aria no are used to evaluate the self pu!ifi ation capacity of the waterway. The MPN trtdieates the number of `fecal cotifo:Tri bacteria i't the waterway and is an ridi+ a= for of potential bacterial. cohta.mirtatiotis Ati MPN of greater than 1000 is con- sidered unsafe for body contact especially swimming, The yearly averages for the Little River Cabal as compared with water quality data frog=, the Miarri River are shown below: ANNUAL Ali,,E,1tAGE WATLR QUAL/TYLLirt'Lt_RtAittt CANA , Indicator Little River Canal Miami tZ ivy r of 1974 ' 1973 Qualit3*_.. (4.,station averages) �_..(10 stations) DO 3, 9 3.7 BOD 1.9 2.3 PO 4 0.11 0.12 MPN 7,990 11.570 Source:. Community Improvement Program: Dade County Pollution Control. Maximum monthly MPN for the Little River Canal was recorded in the month of June 1974 when two of the four stations indicated an average monthly MPN of 54,000. Maximum readings for the Miami River indicate an average maximum MPN reading for the 10 stations of 88.090 with the maximum 1973 MPN for certain stations equal to 240, 000. While the pollution level for the Little River Canal is considerable less than the Miami River the water quality is definitely unsafe for bodily contact. COMMUNITY ATTITUDES A comprehensive plan must be based on an understanding of the expressed needs and problems confronting the community. Through numerous meetings, informal discussions and correspondence with the residents of the Northeast Community, the Planning Department has listened to the residents and attempted to incorporate their ideas into the plan. The following statements are representative of the questions and attitudes of the residents conveyed during the course of the study. • "We wish to express opposition to any zoning change that would permit smaller setbacks, more living units per acre and generally greater congestion than existing in the R -1 Single -Family residential classification. - 2 3 _ "What can we do to •a ;,Did ha Ong tht. sodiuth vapor street lights installed in the a.Pea.?" "The li ,1 (One Family) toning in the area. has b yen abused and is being abused to the point of being destroyed. , " "The widening of 82nd Street east of the toulevard arid use as a brie -way speed -way has played a major share in breaking the are.► down." "The t -1 areas the single family structures are now being used for renting rooms which reduces the quality of the area." "The canals near my home is slowly being filled in with sediment. What can 1 do to have it dredged or clean up. 1 have called so many agency and haven't found anyone who can give erne information about it." Regarding the curve at 82nd Street and tiayshore Drives "Houses on 82nd Street directly in the path of oncoming traffic, that is the first four houses on 82nd Street west of 13ayshore Drive, have been sitting ducks ever since traffic was rerouted onto 82nd Street, and are inadequately protected from careening automobiles. Fences have been hit, walls crushed, lawns ruined and parked cars totalled. Only by fortune have no residents teen killed or mained while tending to their front gardens or collecting the morning newspapers. No one dares to linger in the front or even walk the sidewalk without taking a great risk." "My neighbors and Fare totally dissatisfied with official apathy, on the matter. " "Hopefully someone in a position of responsibility will take action on this problem at once and not wait for lengthy studies and discussion to ensue. I invite anyone who is so interested to sit on my front porch any hour of the day or night to witness the horror of this threatening traffic, in what otherwise would be a very pleasant safe neighborhood. Please, someone, help us. We are desperately in need of protection." -24- "Although the signs are supposed to keep large trucks off 8aftd Street they still use it. Polite have tried to enforce the regtttatiott but they haven't been effecti've." 411 "if we are traveling west in 79th Street theft is fib way for its to turn south on $i.ecayne boulevard without driving tiortli through the residential areas i.e. 81st or 82nd Streets or by driving further west and then turning around somewhere'" "We are extremely concerned about the drainage prob- lems in the low lying areas along list Street and 72nd Street. What can be dote to keep our areas from fleodirtg every tittle there is a heavy rainia ll. -ZS- This policy plan presents objectives and, building upon the proceeding study elements. presents polities with emphasis oti the short:=ter i Without these clearly defined development policies indicating specific courses of action. a planning study carinot achieve a mai:ittium degree of effectiveness. A policy plan progresses from defining cortiiriunity needs to statements indicating specifically 'hw" the problems may be elimina- ted or alleviated and the objectives may be achieved. The underlying effort is to present a flexible guide to assist coninittnity decision -making; to serve as a guide for the City Commission and City administration when addressing development issues confronting the Northeast -community: and to serve as a basis for developing new progratris, reoevalus.ting existing projects and initiating new actions. POLICY E LANNING'3 PROCESS ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITION PLAN PROPOSA LS DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS AND ISSUES POLICY FORMULATION [). [). [). aaa CONTINUING PLANNING EFFOR TS E VA L UA TION, R EDEFINITIONS -26- D VELOPM NT WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM AND UTILITIES Low topography - three to four feet above sea level in certain areas. Inadequate storm sewers. 1..oral drains hot connected to positive, outran. Drainage controlled within develop trierit site. Storm sewer backup at Ind; tide. bonding with heat.-y raint.tll. Sanitary sewer systetr burdened - tt-A area atto%e Dixie Highway. Ground water infiltratlot, rt; tary sewer. Repair existing s,vstr•n. 5. nc„E system. Street lighting sort'•.:.._+i necessary. `UMMAF IY O i (�/Il 1NSTY 1S U $ atINIMINIMMINNIMIONA OPEN SPACEANI) PE( "1'.. Distance to Cow.o.tw.t f t e-,tr•r Parks - Legion park. Lack of neighbort n.: i },srb ;. Bicycle paths - conr,ert;>+ posed EEC r ght-.,f v ,; `•: :, 1- tt. HOUSING High-rise and Multipl Development along th,, Improper zoning in resi<.77toi;, i areas - R -1 adjacent tt, N -4. Conversions to ruumint; t:+us.e. in single family zones. Poor landscaping ir. :,n. rtr: areas. Deteriorating nut.stnp. Parking in Single 17'41111!y Arias. • 7.7 • Ti'.AFFIC AND CIRC1iLA'TION Accidents on N. E. 79th Street. increased 'traffic flow its sings fatnily areas. 1.-7tavv truck tretfic oh Little River 1'arltwy. Streets nerdinC irr.prc)'crT ent - widening. •6ir1€ walks, curb. and Cttttet•. idesv t lb x an *f. E. it'th Avenue. cici(';ts on N. I':. loth ;)tneer,nis 7-or7,,e a! 1'. E. S7.nd Heel 17:1 %. 1;ayt-hn.re Dri,r, ;. ]nF nt•. ?ti. E. 71it? 5;ttc et Bridge �itr+:`tt-u;'rartic to E. Anti rrot. . r.r7t 41E: btrrrt In P;.•_avne P ulr:'.ar'd. t :•'e car c'r;r.n <ic"it*n - rgsawalka t:re+le•ti. i:;'; iizc'NMENT/i, k _ ::gi!WI' A 1. Int.l'e+;at.' .. orl?.r1r tnt3ut: in n'atm. Water gaaittti• 7n Little P.iver i rihv0, e,.=catF; to Liscayne L�nti.•caYti ;.: ea. C%h1*.1EF t- IAL Corr,trerc;,,1 eq.patision in restdentini ?,i 'Oral c r t: •' rr,-ia1 11,1 S on N. I•; 79th fitreet. tmorttpat.btc :omn.ercial uses n.! a,'cnt te. cr,.lc' fanal+r. Sigt. Crcl.t.;+r,.e ciutation. . Tn'proper commercial /•:pact . t'::or lanrisc::pc• sn.onities in rota t;.i-r,ia t ill•`;-. POLICY FORMULATION N. E. STUDY AREA ENCOURAGE E REDEVELOPMENT EVELOPMENT TO LOW OR MODERATE OENL3IT'# APAPTIVIENTl3 ESP OWEL LINT Ei PROMOTE ASSEMBLY OP LAME iE PARCELS PON PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT APPROACH CONTAIN EASTWARD MOVEMENT LPL` L:' i• ALLOW USES COMPATIBL WITH S.P. PESIOENTIAL. LANDSCAPE & SUPPER PARKINS AREAS PROM RESIDENTIAL. USES PROTECT RESIDENT! AREAS NEAP e•1 B ENFORCE CODE, B 1s LANDSCAPE PA AREAS.) CONTAIN EXISTING MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNINO DEPARTMENT ills' ;11;l i' i111 ii lillllliil� IEHAB. DSTER1OATIND SINGLE PAMIt Y 'STINLICTUAES PRIVATE CANALS SHOULD e SE MEb D A WATEPI QUALITY IMRRbVECI IMPROVE DilAINAOE ENCOURAG NEIDI.ISORHDDD COMMERCIAL USES NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS NE 78 ST CONCENTRATE MEDIUM 6 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT • ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF SCENIC VIEWS AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO EAYFRONT LEGEND MAJOR ARTERIALS SINGLE FAMILY MULTI -FAMILY COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL I MARINE 1 LAND USE CONCEPTS 200 4 J0 600 ILESIIANTIAl L,AI$b USE POLICIES Objective A To Preserve and fretect `l'he. ;Existin Sin l `at ilt/ Residential n The l<ortheE St Stud Area 1 The existing 114 Single Family toning should be retained in all areas where it is now appropriately applied. a Periphery areas of the /1.1 district should be protected from tin. necessary intrusions which are incompatible with the single family residential character. Such intrusions iriclude unenclosed storage areas adjacent to commercial tones, off=street parking lots and illegal conversions to multiple occupancy. 3. Property owners should be encouraged to maintain the condition of their property. Through active code enforcement by the Building Department deteriorating properties should be required to be re paired by their owners. 4. The City of Miami in cooperation with Dade County should be en. couraged to adopt or extend existing programs to provide low interest rehabilitation loans or grants to those property owners who cannot afford the cost of market rate home improvement loans. 5. All zoning policies for the Northeast Area should be reviewed, reiterated or modified as appropriate at five year intervals. Objective B To Encourage The Development Of Well -Designed Low To Medium Density Apartments or Condominiums. 1. Higher density residential development should be concentrated a existing locations. 2. Apartments and condominiums shall be designed at intensities which will not overburden the existing sanitary sewer system. 3. Multiple family residential development should be designed to be compatible in scale and proportion with surrounding land uses. Property owners in multiple -family areas should be encouraged to assemble larger parcels of land for redevelopment under Planned Area Development guidelines. 5. Developers should endeavor to provide the highest quality of design in accordance with approved design guidelines and the intent of appli- cable zoning regulations. The Planning Department should review multiple family development proposals for the area. -27- �TM COMMERCIAL LANT .'SSE POL1C1ES +o Contain Existiti Cointriercial Areas Aion and NE 79th Street and Pre lrito iti a `emtl�t.fitasideritial Arenas. The development t ,' cotnt- tercial parking lots it sirigie fati'tti detittal areas should riot be encouraged. Extensive landscaping and/or decorative wall s should be regiutred between commercial uses and adjacent reside ttial developtrient.' Existing lattdscape requirements should be enforced. Objective 13 To tricot' a _ e Those Cottitnercial 'Uses Which Are Amenable And Complementary To A...ViableResidential L v_ tig_ r vironment. 1. The existing C.4 General Commercial zoning district along NE 79th Street and 13isca.yne Boulevard should be rezoned to exciutte or 'con- trol warehousing, unenclosed auto repair shops, large billboards and other liberal commercial uses. i icavne Boulevard 1 Uses 2. Objective C Neighborhood commercial activities should be encouraged to be developed along NE 79th Street and Biscayne $oulevard to serve the adjacent areas. To Improve The Qua lityOf Design And Landscape Amenities In The Commercial Areas. 1. Existing sign control ordinances limiting the size and type of adver- tising signs and displays should be rigorously enforced. 2. Additional landscaping requirements in the front yard areas in C-1, C-2 zoning districts should be provided. 3. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordir once should be actively enforced with respect to open automotive repair activities and other visual nuisances on NE 79th Street. 4. All private developers of commercial property should be encouraged to utilize good design principles when constructing new structures and to incorporate creative design principles into future remodeling' schemes. -28- " `R P '/ _AN11 C/R CUtA TION POLiCi.S rTo. trornote Safe And ConvenientPedestrian Circulation Through= out The Area. 1. All multiple family apartment areas to be developed or redeveloped should be required to provide sidewalks and extensive landscaping in the front yard areas. The street system throughout the Northeast Conhuntty consists of local streets, collector streets and arterials. Sidewalks should be provided along collector streets or those routes with moderate traffic flow feeding NE 79th Street or Biscayne Boulevard. 3. All major traffic interse tioiis should have well defined pedestrian crosswalks. 4. Bicycle routes should be established along collector and residential streets. In most instances, special signs waning motorists are sufficient. As collector streets are reconstr,icted,consideration should be given to adding special lanes for bicycles. To Provide For A Vehicular Circulation System Wlich Is Safe And Compatible With The Character Of Surrounding Land Uses. 1. All heavy truck traffic except for deliveries should be excluded from NE 82nd Street or Little River Parkway. 2. The Florida Department of Transportation should be requested to change the existing signs on NE 79th Street and the Causeway which encourage through traffic to I-95 to use NE 82nd Street. These signs are inconsistent with the existing signs on the 79th Street Causeway which prohibit dual wheel trucks on NE 82nd Street. 3. The City should request that the Dade County Department of Traffic and Transportation provide necessary warning signs and signals to alleviate dangerous conditions that exist along N. Bayshore Drive and NE 82nd Street. 4. The City of Miami Police Department should be requested to under- take an intensive enforcement program for speed limits violations and truck traffic on NE 82nd Street. -29- 44111.110.0 t r f t l Cl " TtONA. AND O + ,N SPA Ct Pt LIC 5 Objective A To promote Recreational O ortunities For lesidetnts Of All Ages Iti_The ,Ares.6 1. A system of neighborhood parks should be developed; parks should be located within walking distance. 2. Developers should be required to provide adequate recreational open space area as a part of redevelopment proposals for multiple family housing. A system of bicycle routes should be developed throughout the area and linked with the proposed bike path along the l EC right -of way. Objective 13 To Preserve, Protect And improve The_Landscape Character Of The Northeast_Coinmunity. 1. Environmental Preservation Districts should be designated according to the criteria o ` the new Environmental Preservation Ordinance. 2. A tree planting program should be initated for the commercial areas especially along NE 79th Street and NE 82nd Street and Biscayne. Boulevard. ENVIRONMENTAL, POLICIES (WATER AND SEWER) Objective A To Improve The Water Qiality In All Water Areas In the Northeast Study Area. Property owners should be encouraged to init ate applications to have private residential canals cleaned or dredged.to proper navigable depth. 2. Pollution control laws should be actively enforced by all agencies and private citizens, especially with regard to the dumping of trash and debris into the Little River Canal. 3. The storm drainage system should be improved to provide the most direct flow to a storm outfall. -30- Objective 13. To 1t erove The Sanitar $ewe sie h uL he Area., 1. The present efforts by the M ahi.bade Water aria Sewer Authority to stop the infiltration of grouted water into the sanitary sewer system should continue as a short term solution. The Miami.bade Water and Sewer Authority should include in its 5.10 year program plans the necessary funding to reconstru+ t portions of the sanitary sewer system in the Northeast Area, especially in the northwest sector of the area. bear .fast Dixie Highway. Objective C To Alleviate EXistin Stortn braina geProblems And .To Provide PotAnfficient Storm_Sewer Systetn Through ' The Area. 1. Existing local drains should be linked to positive drainage systems where practical. 2. Additional outfalls to Biscayne Bay should be provided where neci essary, but only if existing outfalls cannot be utilized because of slope conditions or size of sewer mains. 3. When streets in the area are improved the cross-section should be designed so as to improve problem drainage areas. -31- These Plan Proposals include specific actions and alternatives with respeet to zoning, utility improvements, open space, and traffic and transportation which help to implement the objectives and polities in the Policy Plan. These proposals are based upon the analysis of the existing conditions in the Northeast Community and present actions which should be -accomplished in a short.ratige period. Each proposal can be evaluated for consistency with the Policy Plan. ZONINQ RECOMMENDATIONS, Area bounded by East Dixie1-iighway on the southeas t,_ NE 83rc1 Street on the south, NE 8th. Court on the east, NE 87th Street on the Korth and Biscayne Boulevard on the west. a. The existing commercial zoning along Biscayne Boulevard should be changed to C-1. All parcels on the north side of NE 83rd Street should remain R-1. c. All parcels facing the northwest side of East Dixie Highway should remain R-1. d. The area presently zoned R-4 Medium Density Multiple should be rezoned to R-3A (Low Density Apartments). The area which is presently zoned R -4 (Medium Density Multiple) is characterized by a mixture of housing types ranging from single family homes to a six story apartment building. With few exceptions most of the apartments in the area are one or two stories in height and developed at densities considerably less than permitted under the existing R-4 zoning. There are approximately 631 apartment units in this area. Projection of the allowable density for vacant and underdeveloped parcels under R-4 zoning indicates that the maximum redevelopment potential of the area would be approximately 1600 units. An increase even to half this amount would be detrimental to the area in terms of potential traffic generation and overburdening of the now overstrained sanitary sewer system. Although there has been little development activity in the area during the last five years, the most recent project developed in conformance with the R-4 provisions has excessive bulk and height when compared with the scale of the surrounding apartment area and adjacent single family areas. -32- it is recommended that the areas ntW At:Med R .4 be re zoned it l - A (Low f ensity Apartti eats) to encourage the development of tow density apartments which are compatible in terns of density, height. and traffic with the existing single family residential areas adjacent to East bixie Highway, while encouraging the development of welt -designed apartments or condominiums. Dwelling Unit Density Minimum Lot Size Landscaping FAR Floor Area Ratio Site Plan Approval by Planning Dept. COMPARISON of BONING pR,ovtStoNS R-3A Zoning District R -4 Zoning District Maximum of 24 units/acre (one unit for every 1800 square feet of lot area). 30'-0" with parking below 10,000 sq. ft. (100 feet average width) on smaller lots two family or townhouses may be permitted. A flowering nee to )e spaced and average of 50 feet center. Special landscaping adjacent to R-1 or R -2 areas. 0. 5 R equired -33 Maximum of 58 units/acre although density ranges vary from 30 to about 58 units per acre dependent upon lot size. no height limitation 6000 sq. ft. (60 feet average width. No special requirements. 1.0 1. 1 with bonus. Not Required II 2 It is recottitnended that toning be changed froth C.4 to C.2 (Cottttnunity Cothrnercial) to help to create a et5t iirte rciat area which wilt cotripletttent rather than distract from the residential character of the community. Since the majority of existing eotnttierc al activities are permitted also itt the C.2 zotfe, the immediate itttpaet Upon property oWtier3 would be minimal. Over the long tun` however0 the effect of the tone change would be to phase out non-cortipatible commmercial uses. Through the conditional use provisions of the Zoning Ordinance there would be special control over the future location of gasoline sta,tibtis, second hand shops, and supper clubs and the sign regulations more restrictive. Gtie area as indicated on the snap artd described in (a) above should appropriately remain zoned C-4 (General Commercial). The existing boat services, marina and service st3tioh uses are not intotnpatible with adjacent land uses. Cotptrtercial Areas along„NE 79th Street frpm N Sth Avenue to_Bisoayne pay as shown onJollowittg map a. Existing C-4 (General Commercial) area located south of NE 79th Street between NE 8th Court and NE 7th Avenue should retrain C-4. b. The areas now zoned C-4 (General Commercial) with the exception of (a) above should be rezoned to C-2 (Community Commercial). The C-4 (General Commercial) district presently applied to NE 79th Street Area permits a liberal assortment of commercial uses. The C--4 District regulations allow commercial uses including manufacturing assembly, compounds, wholesale merchandise, general advertising signs, gasoline -stations, laundries and second hand shops. Under the C-4 regulations there is little chance of promotirg a commercial land use character which is compatible with the single fan ity residential character. The liberal commercial uses create storagc'areas in close proximity to single family residential. Noise from the commercial activities and heavy truck traffic generally create adverse conditions for the surround`ng residential community. 34- Permitted Uses Residential Uses Limitations on Uses Area Height Floor Area Ratio Conditional Uses t3Nt A ISb1vT',Or mot` NN Pi _ t$ ii�t C 2 (Cotritnunity Cotinrnerei l ol, t5g b st i„+cam. Neighborhood Retail Uses as permitted in C.1 District and other commut ity.ori rated cotntnert ial uses including New Auto Parts, Auditoriums, Leather Goods, tuotrirriercial Recreational tstablishtienis, Coin'.operated Lautidries, etc. (27 uses). Multiple Family units (one unit for every 600 sq. ft. of lot area) (Requirements based on R -C) f-lotel-Motel Uses Permitted Ail products must be sold at retail. Open storage not permitted. No required area or width of lot for non-residential use. Residential-6000 sq. ft. with a minimum average of 60 feet. No absolute limits 2.0 Mortuary, funeral home Charitable sale of s !.cond hand or used merchandise Sale and display of monu mentals Dry Cleaning Establishment Contractor's Office Gasoline Stations Supper Clubs -35- C.4 (Getieral C ilnt tertiat)• ofiittg Oi9$rict._: Uses at pe, rtnitted itt the C_i District and other general commercial uses including Hotel and Motels, Supper Clubs, Asseiibly of tlectricat Appti. antes, $oat Sales, Irive4ln Business, General Advertising Signs, Laundries, Manufacturing, Assembling, Gasoline Stations, Second Hand Stores, etc. (40 uses). Not Permitted Hotel-Motel:Jses Permitted Any permitted use may operate at retail or wholesale. Open storage permitted on rear ? of lot. No required area or width of lot for non-residential uses. No absolute limits 2. 0 Wholesale rebuilding of auto parts Auto Overhauling Auto Paint and Body Additions to non -conforming building nr structure Catering Service Social home or airline 3. iaca;yne boulev .rd ire between NE 79th Street aril :`V 87,th_St eet, Change C=2 (Cott w unity Commercial) to C.1 (Local Cori rtiereiai). The general character of the 3iscayne boulevard extending from downtown Miami to the Northeast is intended to be that a quality office and retail cornmercia.1 development. Uses such as gasoline stations or second hand stores and auto repair shops would not be appropriate along this area. of the Boulevard. It is recommended that this area be rezoned from C-2 to C=1 to encourage the development of neighborhood retail and office uses and create a zoning pattern consistent with that applied to the other portions of $iscayne Boulevard. 4. Existing rt 4strip along NE 6th Court between NE72nd Street and NE 77th Street. -a Change R-4 (Medium Density) to R=3 (Low Density). With the exception of the northern portion of this R -4 strip the area is generally developed with two to three story apartment buildings. On the east side of NE 6th Court the zoning is for single family re3idential. R -4 zoning adjacent to an R -1 district generally is considered an improper Toning relationship because of the potential height and scale of medium density multiple family development. It is recommended that the existing R -4 zoning be changed to R-3 in order to insure that future redevelopment is compatible with the adjoining R-1 areas. 5. Biscayne Shopping Plaza The Biscayne Shopping Plaza at Biscayne Boulevard and NE 79th Street is presently zoned C-2 (Community Commercial). No zoning change is recommended at this time, however, future planning studies should examine the possibility of rezoning to C-IA Planned Shopping Center in an effort to encourage the most beneficial future development of the commercial center. -36- r tfif i . fly PROPOSED ZONING ,N.E. STUDY AREA K:, .°D CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT PAIA,R JAECOMMt,NDATIONS The Northeast Community is served by two community parks but is deficient with respect to neighborhood parks. The Miami Community ttenewai Program Study (Shorecrest=$aypoint Area) prepared in the tnid.siitties recommended a neighborhood park 1=2 acres to be located between Nt lOth Avenue and Bast Dixie Highway. It IS reeorrinietided that at least one neighborhood park be considered in this area, slightly -larger than 13etle MVleade and 1iscayne Heights Parks. Preliminary design criteria for the park would be as follows! 1) As the park would be located within close waiking distance, parking facilities would not le necessary. 2) Activities within the park would be mainly "passive" recreational activities. There would be no organized sports activities or recreational equipment. The park should range from 10,000 square feet to a maximum of about one acre in size. 4) The park should be designed to c-teate a pleasant landscape setting without extensive paving. 5) Park furniture should be innovative in design and use and be of the type and form which can be well integrated with the park landscaping. 6) The park should be well lighted; however, the lighting should not be objectionable to neighboring residences. All areas within the park should be easily seen from the street in order to promote maximum safety. Several alternative park sites have been analyzed which are located in different sectors of the Northeast Community and are presented on the maps following for future consideration for public acquisition and park development. Each alternative is ranked in priority (A to D) with emphasis on waterfront sites are tre described and analyzed with respect to suitability for park development. -37- ibi r 111 IS 4.* Alternative A: NE loth Avenue and the Little River Canal This alternative would involve the development of the existing dedicated right-of-way for NE 10th Avenue as it terminates at the Little River Canal. In addition an adjacent parcel could be acquired to create a park consisting of approximately 26,000 square feet or about .6 acres in total. The location is easily accessible from the multiple family apartment areas to the east and west and from the adjacent single family residential areas. The acquisition and development of this parcel as a park would pro- vide needed public open space along the Little River Canal. STUDY AREA CITY OP MIAMI PLANNING PEPAPMVIENT -38- N Alternative B: NE North Little River Drive at the mouth of the Little River Canal and Biscayne Bay The proposed site is approximately one-half acre in area. In con- junction with adjacent vacant lots, this site can be described as one of the most unique in the Northeast Community. The Planning De- partment has recently recommended that these parcels he included in an Environmental Preservation District in order to help protect the existing landscaping and views of the Bay. However, the acquisition and development of a small park on this site would assure the preser- vation of the panoramic view of the Bay from this location. A park at this location would provide needed open space for the nearby multiple family residential area. N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OP MIAMI PI AAININQ OUOwWTMINT -39• - r• al -�f CAYNE BAY Alternative C: NE 69th Street and NE 9th Court and Biscayne Bay Over one acre of vacant bayfront land, this parcel offers great poten- tial for open space development. As compared to the other alterna- tives, this parcel is the largest site suggested for possible park development. As with most unused vacant tracts of land along the Bay, the site already attracts fishermen and nearby residents. Acquisition of this parcel for park development would not only help to preserve views of the Bay but would also create an open space buffer between the existing R-4 zoning south of NE 69th Street and the R -1 areas to the north. N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT -40- 40' 164 NE NE 82 8 Alternative D: NE loth Avenue and NE 83rd Street, south of the Ademar Park Canal This site is comprised of approximately 15,000 square feet. The loca- tion is accessible from the single family residential areas on either the east or west side of NE 10th Avenue. Access to the canal provides an excellent opportunity to create a pleasant canal front park. Since this parcel is located on the corner of NE 83rd Street and NE loth Avenue all areas of the site can be easily seen from the street. The activities should be passive in nature without recreational equipment. The park should function primarily for sitting and picnicking. The western portions of the parcel are now City of Miami property. The City acquired the land to provide access for a storm sewer outfall. The eastern portion of the parcel was eventually sold. Therefore, some land acquisition would be necessary if this alternative was selected. N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING OEPAR77VIENT -41- 77 11111MITIPin M. ARIMilarmw M§ 4111211alel iimummin iME 1St misuumms e 47- /4 i 1111111 110/4Wiar a I• 44.... Hat t ,......_/ / / • ' IT e -....... • - 1 , , 4 4 — .* r wr , , '-'-'-"-air ft 1 , 7.? ...r.,..__„...,.11! ,..f..1,,,, - 4L II , , i - I - , 1 • • • .4- ' • Tit IIII`.-it,i,--- jillill, '1 : 1 , /1 7) .E . , , , , ' ' . 1 ...a...L. ) a - --- .- - .. i al-L... -L .4 _.... ; 1 . 1 i - ....-4 t .,-•- . + / t 1 1 4 i ' I ' . ''- ' JO ,L . 11 I ., 3...1,,1 .. .11 .., .........— - —.. I i • i 1 'I.— I 4 . 4 i •I` — • 1 TI . . . PROPOSED OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ,N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT LEGEND 1111 EXISTING PARKS. EDALTERNATIVE PARK SITES. AREAS FOP STREET TFMEE PLANTING & BEAUTIFICATION. WOO" olOCV 1 TR Mlle AND TRANSPOR 'A` ION RECOMMENDATIONS `truck Traffic tin Little liver Parkway (NE 82nd Str t) All truck traffic ahould use NE 79th Street. C. The edistifg traffic signs on the North Bay Causeway ahbuld be changed to clearly direct truck traffic to NE 79th Street. Recommended modifications are shown on the attached a hibits� The truck ban on NE 82nd Street should be strictly enforced by the Miami Police Department, 2. Dangerous Curve atN..Bayshore Drive and,,NE (32ttd ,Street a. A guardrail should be immediately erected on the median strip at NE 82nd Street and N. Bayshore Drive. b. A flasher signal should be installed at NE 80th Street and N. Bayshore Drive and at NE 82nd Street and N. Bayshore Drive. c. A warning sign indicating dangerous curve ahead should be installed at the west end of the causeway. d. The 30 mph speed limit at N. Bayshore Drive and NE 82nd Street should be strictly enforced with a police officer stationed near the intersection at regular intervals. STREET IMPROVEMENTS As street improvements are needed the City of Miami Public Works Depa.rtrnent may recommend to the City Commission that Highway Improvement Districts bc' established. Within such districts stre .t improvements may be implemented utilizing 75 percent City funds and 25 percent assessed to property owners fronting on the street. Drainage improvements are provided simultaneously at no charge to property owners. Normally such street improvements must be initiated at the property owner's request. As a result of this Comprehensive Planning Study it is recommended that s.:reets be improved as shown on the Street Improvement Map and listed, as follows: 1) The multiple family apartment area northwest of East Dixie Highway. This would include the following streets from Biscayne Boulevard to East Dixie Highway: NE 86th Street NE 85th Street NE 83rd Terrace -42- EXISTING ALL TRUCKS USE NEB ST KEEP LE RECOMMENDED DANGEROUS CURVE RECOMMENDED N.E. STUDY AREA, RECOMMENDED N.E. STUDY AREA, EXISTING RECOMMENDED N.E. 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J.4'4' •-±, L I ' , _., -i, ,, 7' -77t(.1E4 / a_r ' 4-j -"-----"•-• -tr- .4( . . , .. ,_ . ,O.r. ..-)1. . • ::.. • TI—r• (7. a -1: • a a — 1 y LE • 4 4 4 • — -, [ 1 . f• 4 • ; . 1 ..... .. ji . . 49/ 4/. , 1, • , I / r. ...-- —_ -4--- ..i' ) , ''.--''- i STREET AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS N.E.\STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT LEGEND •••. 0 CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS. Ms PROPOSED STREET IMPFIOVEMENTS. STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS OR COMPLETED. -am 2) The tratitipitfam 1 y area south of NE 79th Street and east of NE 10th Avenue including the following streets; Dunham bU1ertd NE 10th Court NE '8th Road tayshore brive NE bayshore Court NE North ,over bri,,e "SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENT,; FOLLOW" 3) Northeast 10th Avenue should be improved to include sidewalks and a. bicycle STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Storm drainage problems are extremely difficult to completely control in the Northeast Community because of the low elevation of certain portions. However, the following proposals are recommended to help alleviate these critical drainage problems: 1. All streets to be improved shall be properly designed with curbs and gutters to help facilitate the flow of water to the storm sewer system. 2. Existing local drains in the areas should of the Little River Canal should be tied together with french drains. The location of these suggested drains are shown on the Drainage Improvements Map. Potential locations include'NE 6th Court, NE 76th Street, NE 7th Avenue, NE 71st Street and NE 77t1- Street. 3. A special drainage project should be initiated for NE 72nd Street. This project would involve the provision of a storm sewer main extending along the street east of NE 8th Avenue and a new storm outfall into Biscayne Bay. In addition, a main should be extended west of NE 8th Avenue to tie into the drainage structure at Biscayne Boulevard. 4. On NE 71st Street the existing local draft s located west of NE 9th Court should be linked to the existing storm sewer and outfall. These recommendations have been prepared in consultation with the City of Miami Public Works Department. Pre[ iminary cost estimates are presented in the Implementation Program section of this report. -43- r r i i 1I -r j 1 � Ij't t1ft 'i lI ,• lit TF /11u u.kuuat�r�ar ulllliu/ PROPOSED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ,N.E. STUDY AREA CITY OF MIAM► PLANNING DEPARTMENT LEGEND • EXIBTINO CATCH SABIN. EXIBTINO MAINS. HUHPROPOSED FRENCH 'DRAINS/CONNECTIONS 0 200 400 600 "7`_..111 M DESIGN GUIDELINES -IMO =MP Milli I. Mill 111 I III i Mill II PARKING UN BTRUCTURW HEIGHT & SCALE •OF APARTMENT COMPATIBLE WITH ADJACENT REBIOENTIAL AREAS D! DICREATIDN ARIA iill=FER RR1oi11ii A1:1JA@EN? 11101 PAOVID6 EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING ALONG STREET AREA ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN LOW DENSITY APARTMENT AS PER R-3A ZONING REGULATION l± iI ['�' i _ lU' NI OWEP C;tiARDEN ROM CAMDEN ewe PROJECTS Bier Iiie 014EL?ER OPIINICING rDUNtAIN IlENCHEIS CHECKERS 'TABLES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DESIGN CONCEPTS N.E. STUDY AREA CITY Of MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT PERIMETER LANDSCAPING SUPER OPEN & INVITING ENTRANCE The recommendations of this study for future public improvements by City, Metropolitan fade County and State agencies are suthmarited in the accotrl= patyittg chart None of these recommendations are eurrentiy on the work program of these agencies: implementation requires specific direction. As a community matures its heeds sometimes change, consequently, contin* wing reappraisal of the forces of change and an appropriate response are necessary. in this respect, the Northeast Community Comprehensive Platt. !Ling Study can serve as a basis for further analysis of the dynamics of change within the community. .46- PROJECT ESTIMATED RESPONSIBLE POTEt�ITIAL NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST IMPLEMENTING AGENCY SOURCE i Rezoning Actions Miami Planning Department Ia Rezone area NW of Dixie Highway from R-4 to R-3A. -- Alt rezoning action use be re - viewed by the City of Miami Plan- ring Advisory Board with recom- mendations forwarded to City lb Rezone 79th Street Area from C-4 to C-2. -- Commission for final action. Ic Rezone NE 6th Court Area from R-4 to R-3. -- Id Rezone Biscayne Boule- vard Area from C-2 zo C-1. Ie Rezone Biscayne Shopping - Plaza from C-2 to C-1A. II Traffic Improvements IIa Installation of Guard Rail $ 300 Dade County Department of Traffic State Section 203 at NE 82nd Street and N. and Transportation and Florida Funds. Dade DO"TT. Bayshore Drive. DOT. Iib Installation of flasher signals at NE 82nd Street, and N. Bayshore. NA Dade DOTT. Dade TT ",-1111 s 1r IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM PROJECT NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED I COST RESPONSIBLE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE IIc IId IIe Providing warning signs and modifying existing signs on NE 79th Street and Causeway. Signing for Bicycle Routes Crosswalk Marking and Intersection Improvements NA $ 1, 000 $200, 000 (including some land- scaping.) Dade DOTT, Florida. DOT. Dade DOTT, Miami Public Works. Dade DOTT, City Public Works. State Road Funds. Dade DOTT. State Road Funds, Dade DOTT. {. } III IIIa Mb Ilic Street or Drainage $660, 000 $560, 000 5 $375,000 } r Dade County Public Works Miami Public Works Miami Public Works. } Miami Highway Improvement Program - 75%a City funds, 25% assessed to property owner. 1 Improvements NE loth Avenue NE 83rd Street NE 84th Street NE 85th: Street Dunham Boulevard Area 11I11111 IIIII! II11IIIIII II11111111III!11 PROJECT NO. ` PROJECT DESCRIPTION I ESTIMATED COST RESPONSIBLE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY POTENTIAL F1YND1NG SOURCE IIId IIIe Drainage Improvements- NE 72nd Street Drainage Improvements- Local Drains south of Little River $125, 000 $112, 500 Miami Public Works Miami Public Works Special Drainage Ftmnds , Special Drainage Funds IV Dredging or Cleaning of Canals Ademar Park Canal Est. $25,000- $30,000 U. S. Corps of Engineers Trustees of the Internal Improve- ment Fund Adjoining Priva`^ Property- Owners. V Va Open Space and Recreation City of Miami Parks and Recrea- tion Parks for People Bond Program Community Development General Revenue Sharing Acquisition and Develop- ment of Neighborhood Parks Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Alternative D $250, UU0 125,000 500,000 75,000 0 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM PROJECT NO. ESTIMATED PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST RESPONSIBLE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY POTENTIAL, FUNDING SOURCE Vb Vc Improvements to Belle Meade Park for Biscayne Heights Establishment of Environ- mental Preservation Districts $ 6,000 00* Miami Parks and. Recreation. Miami Planning Department. Parks for People Bond Program.. APPENDIX ySOCIAL A D►, Ct NONIJC DA' 'A As a supplement to the infort ia.tion provided in the Sbtial and 1:,cononiie Profile of this report the following material has been prepared to provide a graphic presehtatiohi of the social characteristics ill the Northeast Community. Alt information is based upon the 1960 or 1970 Census for Census Tract #1 1970 HOUSEHOLD Compo$I1 IQ Nt (AS % cw ALL HOUSEi4OLbS) FAMILIES PRIMAR Y INDIVIDUALS II I 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 (%) NORTHEAST ■ MIAMI DADE COUNTY la 75+ 3. 9 65 74 7.9 55 -64 7.2 45 54 6.6 35 -44 5.:0 25 = 34 5. 1 15-24 5.1 5 - 14 3.6 under 5 1.4 75+ 2. 2 65 - 74 4. 0 55 - 64 5, 5 45-54 6.0 35 - 44 6. 25 - 34 5. 7 15 -24 6.6 5 - 14 7.4 under 5 3. 1 75+ 2. 1 65 - 74 3. 8 55-64 4.7 45 - 54 5. 9 35 - 44 5. 8 25 - 34 5. 4 15 - 24 7. 3 5-14 8.8 under 5 3.4 PLACE .OF EMPLOYMENT, 1960 1970 (bOPALL NORTHEAST W01 NEtS) MIAMI REMAINDER O1+' DADE COUNTY OUTSIDE DADE COUNTY 1970 •;• 1960 III 10 20 30 40 (%) 1970 HOUSING TENURE (AS % OF TOTAL HOUSING UNITS) OWNER R ENTER NORTHEAST a MIAMI 0 DADE COUNTY 1ii 50 60 70 10 20 30 40 50 60 TO (%) SINGLE. `AMILY I UPLt 3 - 4 UNITS -49UNITS 50 OR MORE I4OtJStNO;_ BY NUMBER OFUNITSIN STRUCTUkIr dio OF TOTALS 1IOUSINO UNITS) NOI2 THEA5` ' MIAMI in DAIDE COUNT? 111 011~0011illi NDIX it PROCEDURES FOR DREDOINO or RES/DENTIAL CANALS tired; Any priva.te or public work in or over navigable waters.= ticlikling a ea.nal.-requires a series of permits before any dredging may Nktaterways with surface outlets to the oteati are under Federal jurisi diction, as well as state and local. Final permit authority rests with the Depa.rttnent of the Army, Corps of Engineers. after approval has been granted by A.11 state and local agencies, the Corps will review the application and ativertise the project for SO days. If no objections are registered during that time. the Corps grants finalap proval for the dredging operation. yithe, arants_Pertnits: Permits must be obtained frotm 1. State of Florida, Trustees of the Internal improvement Trust Fund, Fort Lauderdale 1egiona.1 Office. ermite Re 2. State of Florida, Department of Pollution Control, Suite 400, Tallahassee Bank Building, 315 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 323014 3. City of Miami, Public Works Department, Dinner Rey. 4, Army Corps of Engineers, P. O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, Florida 32201. Permit Processing Time: If your project does not exceed $5, 000 in labor and material cost or 5,000 cubic yards in size, an "exemption permit" would be in order. The application, made to the State of Florida, Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, requires approximately 60 days for processing. Without the exemption permit the processing takes about 120 days. This same application constitutes a request for the Department of Pollution Control to con- sider issuance of a water quality certificate. This certificate is expected to take the same length of time to process. After receiving State permits and another from the City of Miami, the Army Corps of Engineers issues a 30-day public notice. If no objections are received, the Corps permit will be issued within 6 weeks to 2 months. However, any delays in obtaining State permit approvals will increase the waiting period. Fee: The exemption permit from the Trustees carries a $25.00 processing fee. Contractor: The firm handling your dredging contract will obtain all the necessary permits for you. In doing so, one property owner may file the application for a permit. He or she will then be designated the responsible party, Neighboring 4 p operty ttwhers may also sign the permit Pppiicattbn. Alternatively, the dntraetor could apply for the permit in the name of all the property owners. A contractor will require releases from Ail property owners having boat docks along the canal. tie will first perform a survey in order to deterrrdr a kow much material wilt be removed during the dredging. This survey will deter:t the the cost of the project and the state fee, f1 rants of the plat of this survey gust be attached to your permit application.) Cost: Current dredging costs by private contractors t o v run between $. 00 acid $4. 00 per cubic yard ,f material removed P 7APPENDIk l * SUM ARY 'OP __WET tO 1'l STORAGE tAGE ORbINANC The Comprehensive Boning Ordinance of the City of Miami is proposed to be amended to establish standards and contrails for the wet storage of vessels within City waterways and water areas. The Wet bat Storage Ordinance will determine what uses, activities, services and facilities will be allowed or required in conjunction with this wet b,:tat storage and provides for the development of additional sate and we111.ki,pt wet storage facilities: tinder this ordinance, waterfront site owners are responsible for the docking and mooring of vessels and other uses that occur on, over or below the water area fronting the site (insofar as reasonable and within control of the property owner). Por all navigable waterways, the ordinance establishes a minimum fairway width, wherein v-essels shall not dock, moor, or anchor. Little River Canal has a required fairway width' of 25 feet. hafting or double file dockage would be prohibited along Little River, where the waterway is less than 85 feet in width. In all residential districts and on any lot adjoining a residential district, no vessel shall be allowed to dock c1 Dser than 5 feet to the side prop. erty lines. Separate provisions have been made for vessels in residential, commercial, and industrial districts. Each district has varying requirements for on•site parking, open space, sanitary facilities acid safety. vii I ar°tict ►atin Pr rife a s Tonal._ Staff bladesnt r Dipartment f Traffic and'transportation Mr. Eugene Simrn, Director Mr. David Rhinard Mr. Manuel Viler Mr. John iobinenn pit of Miami Department Pit blie Wp4kI Mr. George Campbell Mr. William Mackey Mr. James Ray l> •;ty lvttatri 1a ming_I epart lent Mr. George S. Acton, Jr., Planning Director Mr. Joseph W. McManus, Chief of Advance Planning Mr. Sarnes A. Ragsdale, Project Planner Ms. Marcia M. Maleske, Planner Mr. Dick Butler, Illustrator Mr. boss Lopez, Illustrator Mr. Ted Saida, Illustrator Mrs. Janice Dien, Secretary Mrs. Virginia l3arbanera, Typist Miss Beverly Hulsizer, Typist viii