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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission | | | FROM: | Alina T. Hudak, City Manager | | | DATE: | February 1, 2023 | | | |
| | SUBJECT: | REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD - SUNSET HARBOR PERIMETER RESTAURANTS AMENDMENT. |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
| | The Administration recommends that the City Commission refer the attached Ordinance amendment to the Planning Board. |
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND/HISTORY
| | On September 14, 2022, at the request of Commissioner Ricky Arriola, the City Commission referred the subject discussion item to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (C4 Y). On October 28, 2022, the LUSC discussed a proposed Ordinance amendment and recommended (vote of 2-1) that the City Commission refer the proposal to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. |
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS
| Attached is a proposed draft Ordinance amendment provided by an affected property owner's representative. Currently, within the Sunset Harbor Neighborhood, outdoor restaurant seating above the first level of any building cannot exceed 40 seats and must cease operations no later than 8:00 pm. Additionally outdoor speakers for recorded, background level music is prohibited.
The proposal herein would amend Sec. 142-310 of the LDR’s, specific for a property with an Alton Road address and located south of 18th Street:
• Additional above ground outdoor seating would be permitted provided the total number of outdoor dining seats associated with the indoor restaurant above the ground floor does not exceed 120 seats.
• Above ground outdoor seating would be permissible past 8:00 pm, but no later than 12:00 am.
• Outdoor speakers for recorded music would be permitted within the above ground dining area, provided the sound from any outdoor speakers is limited to ambient recorded music.
The Administration is supportive of the proposed revisions to the LDR’s, as they are not unreasonable given the location of the affected properties adjacent to a major thoroughfare (Alton Road). Additionally, the affected properties are located at the SE corner of the Sunset Harbor neighborhood, and well away from residential buildings.
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| | | | | | | | SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
| | Expand Restaurant Opportunities |
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| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| | No Fiscal Impact Expected |
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION
| | The Administration recommends that the City Commission refer the attached Ordinance amendment 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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| | | | | | | | Legislative Tracking
Planning |
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| | | | | | | | Sponsor
Commissioner Ricky Arriola |
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