On July 13, 2016, the City Commission approved a 180 day temporary moratorium for the demolition of any ‘Contributing’ structure within the following areas of the North Beach Master Plan study area:

·         The “North Shore National Register District:” Generally bounded by 73rd Street to the south, Dickens Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue and Crespi Boulevard to the west, 87th Street to the north, and Collins Court to the east.

·         The “Normandy Isles National Register District:”  Generally bounded by Biscayne Bay to the south, Ray Street, Rue Notre Dame and Rue Versailles to the west, Normandy Shores Golf Course to the north, and the western bulkhead of Indian Creek to the east.

This 180 day moratorium expired on January 11, 2017. The Tatum Waterway portion of the demolition moratorium is proposed to be extended to July 11, 2017 by the City Commission; Second Reading adoption of this moratorium ordinance is scheduled for February 8, 2017.  The remainder of the National Register areas proposed to be included within a Conservation District is included within a separate demolition moratorium, which is scheduled to be considered by the City Commission at First Reading on February 8, 2017. 

On December 9, 2016, the Mayor and City Commission held a Special City Commission meeting and modified the boundaries of the proposed Local Historic Districts recommended by the Historic Preservation Board. The local designation process is currently pending before the historic preservation board.

Additionally, on December 9, 2016 the City Commission referred a discussion regarding a zoning overlay and conservation districts for the North Shore and Normandy Isles National Register Districts to the Land Use and Development Committee. The Land Use Committee discussed draft recommendations for the proposed Conservation District Overlay on January 18, 2017, and continued the item to February 15, 2017.

Finally, on December 9, 2016 the City Commission requested that the Administration reach out to the North Beach Master Planner, Dover-Kohl, to gauge their interest in participating in the Conservation District Overlay process.  The Administration met with Mr. Jason King from Dover-Kohl, who expressed interest in participating in the Conservation District effort. 

Attached is a proposal submitted by Dover-Kohl, outlining different assistance options. These options range in cost from $5,000 to $50,000, depending upon the amount of time required.

As it pertains to the proposals submitted, the Administration believes that Tier 2 would be the best approach, as it would allow Dover-Kohl to provide additional planning expertise in a review and assistance capacity.  Their familiarity with the North Beach Master Plan would be beneficial, particularly in the capacity of a peer review. This would make the development of the conservation districts more informed, and provide City planning staff with an additional, professional resource. This engagement is for professional planning review and recommendations. Staff is prepared to handle the public meetings required during the legislative process.