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Committee Assignments - C4  A




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Alina T. Hudak, City Manager 
DATE:May  25, 2022
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - SUNSET HARBOR OVERLAY OFFICE HEIGHT EXPANSION.

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends that the City Commission refer the proposed Amendment to the Planning Board.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

On April 6, 2022, the City Commission referred the subject discussion item (C4T) to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC). The sponsor of the item is Commissioner Mark Samuelian. On May 13, 2022 the LUSC discussed and endorsed the proposal and recommended that the City Commission refer the attached draft Ordinance to the Planning Board.

ANALYSIS

The proposed Ordinance amends Section 142-312 of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, to allow for a limited area of the Sunset Harbor overlay to have buildings up to 75 feet in height. Specifically, for certain lots fronting the west side of Alton Road, north of Dade Boulevard, the maximum building height would be increased from the current 65 feet to 75 feet. The height increase benchmarks within the overlay, including the requirement for office use, remain the same.

Additionally, within the area proposed for the height increase, the minimum requirements for a clear pedestrian path would not be able to be adjusted by the DRB. Also, a height exception for decorative elements, not to exceed 16 feet above the main roofline, would be permitted.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

Enhance and Improve Office Development

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

No Fiscal Impact Expected

CONCLUSION

The Administration recommends that the City Commission refer the proposed Amendment to the Planning Board.

Applicable Area

South Beach
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 
Legislative Tracking
Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner Mark Samuelian

ATTACHMENTS:
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DRAFT REF ORD
Project Illustrations