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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-William Armbrister-Miami21 Appendix ASubmitted into the p is F v l record for it (s) • �� / on City Clerk MIAMI 21 APPENDIX A: NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AS ADOPTED — MAY 2010 A.3 A.2. VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD -2) 2.1 Boundaries Generally described as bounded by Douglas Road on the west, US 1 and Bird Road on the North, McDonald Street and Abitare Way on the east, and Franklin Avenue and a portion of Marler Avenue along the south. More specifically depicted on the Miami 21 Atlas. 2.2 Intent Village West Island District is of special and substantial public interest due to the unique role of Grand Avenue and Douglas Road as the "Main Streets" for the surrounding Village West Island District Community and the unique Caribbean and Bahamian character and heritage of the Village West Island District in general. On Charles Avenue this NCD -2 will help define the uses and designs of buildings and help maintain the scale and character of the existing neighborhood. Both Village Island West and Charles Avenue illustrate the incomparable legacy of the African-American community to the City of Miami. The intent of NCD -2 is to identify and recognize this historical significance; to promote gateways, gathering places and activities corresponding to its culture and heritage; to compliment the character of the entire community and promote the history of the Island District; and to promote its successful revitalization and restoration. Charles Avenue (originally Evangelist Street) has historically housed some of the original Bahamian settlements within the Village West Island District that occupies the neighborhoods around the intersection of Douglas Road and Grand Avenue. This street has been degraded through demolition, abandonment and redevelopment and thereby diminishing the historic integrity to become a historic district; however, it is of special and substantial public interest due to its historic identity and remaining historic structures. This designation will encourage aparoariate infill to preserve the context of historic sites on Charles Avenue, including: the Mariah Brown House, home of the first Bahamian settler; the Historic Black Cemetery; the E.F. Stirrup House, home of the first black doctor; historical churches, and several other historic homes. 2.3 Effect of NCD -2 district designation. M,ay�, zI KQTti4l)( A Submitted mto the P blit record fi r ilea (s). lel (in City Clerk The effect of these NCD -2 regulations shall be to modify transect regulations included within the NCD boundaries to the extent indicated herein. Nothing in these regulations shall be construed as to prohibit additional structures or neighborhoods to become Historic Preservation Overlays. All demolition permits shall require a Waiver and be referred to the Planning Department for review under the Tree Preservation Ordinance. All submittals shall contain a tree survey by a certified arborist. MIAMI 21 APPENDIX A: NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AS ADOPTED — MAY 2010 A.4 2.4 Residential All T3, Single -Family Residential zoning regulations shall apply within the Village West Island District and Charles Avenue, hereafter referred to as NCD -2, except as modified below. If any such requirements conflict, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. 2.4.1 Charles Avenue a. All new construction, major alterations, and additions on Charles Avenue shall be required to be reviewed by the process of Waiver. To ensure the compatibility of new construction on Charles Avenue, the desirpfrol, any new construction shall also be reviewed by the Urban Development Review Board for its compatibility of scale, materials, roof slope, general form, massing and ornamental details. b. Any requests for the demolition of structures that are over fifty (50) years in age along Charles Avenue shall be referred to the Historic Preservation Officer for review of historical significance. c. The architectural guidelines contained in the Village West Island District are intended to produce visual compatibility among the buildings on Charles Avenue and throughout the District representing building traditions of early South Florida, the Caribbean, and the early African-American settlers. 3.2 Intent The intent of the Coconut Grove Neighborhood Conservation District NCD -3 is to establish a protective series of legislative elements to preserve the historic, heavily landscaped character of Coconut Grove's residential areas; enhance and protect Submitted into the pu lic record f ite (s) t. � 2.13 on City Clerk Coconut Grove's natural features such as the tree canopy and green space; and protect the architectural variety within the unique single family neighborhood that comprises Coconut Grove. The community of Coconut Grove predates the City of Miami, and is known for its character, derived from lush landscaping, and naturally occurring vegetation and trees, and its unique property sizes and shapes; bay views; geologic features; proximity to Biscayne Bay; public open space; recreational opportunities; commercial services; and a special character imparted by its tropical vegetation and historic structures. Propos shall not be platted, re -platted or configured in any way that destroys a median, green space, landscape easement or road configuration that contributes to the character of the subdivision within the NCD -3 area. 3.3 Effect of district designation The effect of these NCD -3 regulations shall be to modify transect regulations included within the NCD boundaries to the extent indicated herein. Nothing in these regulations shall be construed as to prohibit additional structures or neighborhoods to become Historic Preservation Overlays. MIAMI 21 APPENDIX A: NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AS ADOPTED — MAY 2010 A.14 All demolition permits shall require a Waiver and be referred to the Planning Department for review under the Tree Preservation Ordinance. All submittals shall contain a tree survey by a certified arborist.