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| | | | | | | | | | Item 18.
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM | | | |
| | | | | | | | TO: Land Use and Sustainability Committee
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| FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
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| DATE: May 13, 2022
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| | | | | | | | | TITLE: | DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES, INCLUDING HEIGHT AND FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR), FOR THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING HOTELS AND APPLICABLE ACCESSORY USES IN THE MXE DISTRICT, ON THE EAST SIDE OF COLLINS AVENUE AND OCEAN DRIVE, TO RESIDENTIAL OR OFFICE DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD |
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| | | | | | | | HISTORY:
| HISTORY
On April 6, 2022, the City Commission referred the subject discussion item to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (C4AA). The sponsor of the item is Commissioner David Richardson.
BACKGROUND
The item sponsor would like the LUSC to consider the appropriateness of development incentives for the conversion of existing hotels and applicable accessory uses on the east side of Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive, within the MXE district south of 15th Street. This study should include consideration of height and floor area ratio (FAR) incentives for the redevelopment of hotels as residential or office buildings.
Consistent with the City’s holistic approach to the MXE mixed use entertainment district, corresponding amendments to the district’s accessory uses may be necessary to promote compatible restaurant and retail development. Additionally, pursuant to Section 1.03(c) of the City Charter, any increase in FAR would be subject to voter approval.
These properties are within the Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue local historic district; therefore, any new development application would require review and approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Preservation Board.
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS:
| PLANNING ANALYSIS
In addition to the approach proposed pursuant to this discussion, separately the City Commission has referred an Ordinance amendment, pertaining to a height increase on the east side of Collins Avenue, to the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) for a recommendation. Additionally, the administration has been directed to convene a round table discussion with residents, property owners on Ocean Drive and MDPL regarding the proposed height amendment.
The City Commission has also asked that the HPB and the larger preservation community partner with the City to address the long-term viability of our historic assets, in a comprehensive manner. The emphasis would be on the long-term preservation of contributing buildings, while addressing the current imbalance of accessory uses in relation to main uses. Some of the potential strategies for discussion would include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Tools and options to incentivize the adaptive re-use of buildings and ensure the long-term economic vitality of buildings.
2. The use of FAR, height and other zoning incentives, including Transfer of Development Rights (TDR’s).
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION:
| | The Administration recommends that the Land Use and Sustainability Committee discuss the item and provide applicable recommendations to the City Commission. |
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| | | | | | | | Applicable Area
| | South Beach |
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| | | | | | | | | Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? | | Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? | | | Yes | | No | |
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