1) MOTION: To support a waiver of the alcohol restriction as it relates to the distance separation requirement for the 41st Street district establishing that alcohol sales for such places of business can't begin to sell alcohol until after 5 PM in and around the 41st Street District.

At the June 13, 2019 41st street committee meeting, Thomas Mooney discussed the distance separation requirement to the committee which are typically for alcoholic beverage establishments and 300 feet from a house of worship or school. The commission asked the administration to make up a list of what are common variances and draft a modification of the codes. One suggestion that came about was to create special districts for certain areas for the city that were within 300 ft of house of worship and schools so that way certain establishments would not need to seek special variances. Thomas Mooney stated that there could be some modifications towards the provision to establish the set time for alcohol.

Recommendation

The Planning Department plans will go directly to the City Commission on October 16, 2019 for first reading. As part of the Commission memo for first reading an attachment will include the recommendation of the 41st street committee. 

2) MOTION: To recommend Bernard Zyscovich be hired to create a master plan for 40th, 41st and 42nd Street as one district to enhance economic growth, mobility of the corridor, and determining if zoning changes should be made.

At the May 15, 2019 41st street committee meeting, Bernard Zyscovich advised the committee on creating a district wide master plan that includes 40th, 41st and 42nd streets, as opposed to a plan just for the 41st street corridor. The project area is primarily 41st street from Alton Road to Collins Avenue with consideration of 40th and 42nd streets to compliment the vision and other project options.

Recommendation

With the approval of the Neighborhood Community Affairs Committee and City Commission, the administration plans to select a consultant from its pool of consultants to meet with the city departments to translate the Alta Gehl vision plan into a master project action schedule that prioritizes projects, cost, start and end dates in a cohesive and logical manner. The plan will set the basis for the following; land use, transportation, mobility, streetscape enhancements and redevelopment of city owned lots. 

3) MOTION: To use 365 Lighting to implement lights on every third palm tree, on both sides between Prairie Avenue and Royal Palm Drive, with signage that explains the lighting pilot program to community members of 41st Street.

The Mayor’s Blue Ribbon 41st street committee has made the issue of implementing lights along the corridor of 41st street as a top priority.  At the June 13, 2019 41st street committee meeting the property management department discussed lighting options for the corridor.

Recommendation

Staff from property management presented a proposal from 365 Lighting. The proposal states that lighting for 64 palms will cost approximately $172,000 will be coming out of the 41st street quality of life funds which is based on installation and yearly maintenance expenses. After researching the best practices from other municipalities who have implemented this feature the committee decided that a pilot project would give community members an opportunity to view the quality of the lighting so the committee can make a decision on permanent lighting along the corridor. On August 12, 2019, year around pilot tree lighting was installed along several streets along the 41st street corridor.