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| | | | | | | | | | Item 1
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM | | | |
| | | | | | | | TO: Land Use and Sustainability Committee
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| FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
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| DATE: June 10, 2024
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| | | | | | | | | TITLE: | PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDRS) TO INCENTIVIZE NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL USES ALONG WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM 5TH TO 17TH STREETS |
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| | | | | | | | HISTORY:
| On May 15, 2024, at the request of Commissioner David Suarez, the Mayor and City Commission referred the item (C4 AA) to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) and the Planning Board.
As noted in the attached referral memo, the item sponsor has requested that the LUSC discuss eliminating the parking requirement for non-transient residential uses in Parking Tier 2.c, as well as explore incentivizing non-vehicular transit options for new residential developments in the Washington Avenue corridor, from 5th to 17th Street. Additionally, the sponsor has requested that the LUSC consider whether any other zoning incentives (including height and/or floor area ratio (FAR)) may be appropriate to encourage non-transient, residential uses along Washington Avenue. |
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS:
| The item sponsor seeks to develop tangible incentives for non-transient, residential uses on Washington Avenue, from 5th to 17th Street. Pursuant to the direction of the item sponsor, the draft incentives below have been developed for consideration by the LUSC. All such incentives would be predicated on the following:
• Non-transient, residential apartment units only.
• No residential unit shall exceed 1,200 square feet in size.
• A minimum micro-mobility component within the interior of the structure, accessible by all residential units.
The following is an initial list of draft incentives:
1. Parking Tier 2.c would be amended to eliminate the minimum off-street parking requirement for non-transient, residential projects. Additionally, a cap on the number of off-street parking spaces that may be provided within an eligible project should be established.
2. The maximum FAR shall be increased from 2.0 to 3.0 for non-transient residential projects.
3. The interior portions of a project dedicated to micro-mobility shall be exempt from the definition of floor area.
4. The maximum building height for non-transient residential buildings shall be increased from 50 feet to 75 feet and the current maximum height for hotels and transient residential shall be decreased from 75 feet to 50. Up to an additional 25 feet in building height may be permitted, subject to the following:
a. Off-street parking shall be prohibited.
b. The project shall exceed minimum micro-mobility requirements, as well as participate in a public micro-mobility network.
5. A reduction or elimination of the mobility fee.
6. A sunset provision for these incentives of 7 to 10 years.
7. An enhanced and expedited process for the permitting of the project.
The above noted incentives seek to take advantage of the transit network on Washington Avenue, as well as promote and expand opportunities for micro-mobility options by future residents. It should be noted that a decrease or elimination of the existing parking requirement combined with an increase in FAR and/or height could potentially have the effect of increasing parking demand in the area as some residents may desire to utilize a vehicle despite the intended focus on micro-mobility. If there is consensus on the above incentives, or other options, an ordinance can be drafted for review by the Planning Board.
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION:
| | The Administration recommends that the Land Use and Sustainability Committee discuss the item and provide a recommendation to the Planning Board. |
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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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