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HPB23-0569

Meridian Avenue between Lincoln Road and North Lincoln Lane and Drexel Avenue between 16th Street and North Lincoln Lane

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Proposal

The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for right-of-way improvements as part of the Lincoln Road Master Plan. The proposed design for Meridian Avenue includes enlargement of sidewalks, introduction of new street trees and café dining zones, and bike lane improvements. The Drexel Avenue plan includes pedestrianization of the right-of-way between approximately 1620 Drexel Avenue and Lincoln Lane North.

From the Letter of Intent

Detailed designs for renovation of Drexel and Meridian Avenues as components of the Lincoln Road District Improvement Plan. The proposal includes streetscape improvements to gateway streets with sidewalk enlargements, pedestrianization of Drexel Avenue, and design revisions to harmonize with revised Lincoln Road improvement scope.

  • Enlargement of sidewalks on Meridian Avenue to meet County and ADA requirements
  • Introduction of new street trees and outdoor café areas on Meridian Avenue
  • Removal of current traffic median and realignment of traffic lanes on Meridian Avenue
  • Re-introduction of bike lanes on Meridian Avenue
  • Pedestrianization of Drexel Avenue from Lincoln Lane South to Lincoln Lane North
  • New street tree planting on Drexel Avenue
  • Outdoor café areas on Drexel Avenue
  • Outdoor performance space with amphitheater-like seating at Drexel Avenue intersection with Lincoln Road
  • Revised paving along both avenues to harmonize with Lincoln Road's existing paving
  • Installation of new light posts of the same family on both streets
  • Addition of 44 new trees on Meridian Avenue
  • Addition of 42 new trees and palms plus large new planting beds on Drexel Avenue
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Introduction of new pavement treatment with precast concrete pavers
  • Retention of existing Lincoln Road pavement design from 1990s
  • Coordination with previously approved master plan elements
  • Minimizing impacts to Lincoln Road businesses
Property Details
Historic District Flamingo Park
Applicant City of Miami Beach
Architect James Corner Field Operations
Meeting

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

09:00 AM

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