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| | | | | | | | | | Item 6.
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM | | | |
| | | | | | | | TO: Land Use and Sustainability Committee
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| FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
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| DATE: May 10, 2023
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| | | | | | | | TITLE: | UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE BAYWALK PROJECTS |
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| | | | | | | | HISTORY:
| On March 17, 2021, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2021-31630 to expedite the Baywalk and move it up on the G.O. Bond prioritization list with the direction for administration to present the Baywalk plan at a Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) meeting. LUSC has requested that staff provide periodic updates at upcoming committee meetings.
During the LUSC meetings held on May 26, 2021, September 14, 2021, February 11, 2022, November 18th, 2022 and January 25, 2023, the Administration provided an update on the status of the Baywalk projects, including both GOB and non-GOB funded sections. An annotated aerial photograph provides the current status of the City’s Baywalk system (Exhibit A).
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS:
| Since the publication of the memorandum and the update to the Committee, certain projects have proceeded with their development (Exhibit A). Updates are as follows:
• South Bay Club Condominium (800 West Avenue; DRB File 22960), Bay Garden Manor Condominium (1250 West Avenue) and Bayview Terrace Condominium (1228 West Avenue; PB File 1879)
The Consultant provided conceptual development exhibits in September 2022, and preliminary opinions of cost for each of the three Baywalk segments. Preliminary meetings were held with the boards of all three (3) buildings to present concept sketches and receive input. Feedback from each of the buildings has been received. City staff is prepared to proceed with the development of schematic designs, but must first refine agreements with each of the properties in order to finalize easements and obtain updated agreements.
• Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Condominiums (1000-1200 West Avenue; DRB File 20181)
This section, per the terms of a Development Agreement with the developer of the 500 Alton tower project, is being permitted by the City and constructed by the developer. The project has obtained preliminary approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) acting as a commenting agency to USACE, and Miami-Dade County’s Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER). Further, coordination with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has also been completed. The City’s responsibility to obtain regulatory approval for the project, as required under the agreement, has been satisfied. The City has sent a Notice to the Developer that with the successful completion of these permits, the time to initiate construction of this Baywalk section has begun.
• Lincoln Bay Towers Condominium (1450 Lincoln Road; DRB File 23218)
At this time, the Board of Directors for Lincoln Bay Towers Condominium has executed the DERM permit application for the baywalk, and the construction documents exceed 30% completion. Signature of the neighboring property, Capri (1491 Lincoln Terrace), to the south is required as a co-applicant, since the proposed baywalk extends to connect to their existing walkway. This section of the baywalk is included in the West Avenue Phase II Improvement project, and the Design-Builder has restarted the project resuming the design and permitting of this section. The project team anticipates completion of this section simultaneously with the West Avenue Phase II Improvement project, by summer 2026.
• 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge
This segment of the Baywalk is being designed and constructed by the developer of the 500 Alton project, as part of a Development Agreement with the City. The developer’s design team has completed the modifications to the bridge structural drawings and has delivered 90% complete structural drawings to the City for the necessary peer review required by FDOT for permitting. The independent peer review was completed in February 2023 and comments sent to the developer’s design team. The developer is finalizing the 90% permitting package for FDOT and the City’s Building department review process, while closely coordinating with Public Works regarding existing utilities in the area. The anticipated start date for the bridge construction is September 2023, pending permit approvals from FDOT and the City of Miami Beach Building Department, and is expected to have a 12-month duration.
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION:
| The foregoing is presented to the members of the Land Use and Sustainability Committee for update and discussion. |
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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 | | Yes | |
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| Office of Capital Improvement Projects |
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