PB24-0696

Washington Avenue Residential Plan

Land Development Regulations Amendments

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Proposal

The City proposes to create incentives for non-transient residential development along Washington Avenue from 5th to 16th Street by increasing maximum floor area ratios from 2.0 to 4.0 and density up to 175 units per acre. The incentives aim to encourage permanent residential housing and reduce short-term rentals to help restore the City's declining permanent resident population.

Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL

Conditions:

  • Non-transient residential apartment units only
  • Minimum micro-mobility component within structure accessible by all residential units
  • Minimum lot size of 13,000 square feet
  • Restrictive covenant prohibiting rentals less than 6 months and 1 day
  • Prohibition of transient uses (hotels, hostels, etc.)
  • Parking limitations (max 20% of Tier 1 requirements)
  • Certificate of Appropriateness required for historic properties
  • Sunset provision for projects obtaining building permits by September 1, 2032

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Loss of permanent residents (4,889 between 2010-2020)
  • Conversion of residential units to short-term rentals
  • Traffic impacts from increased development intensity
  • Infrastructure capacity for water, sewer, and transportation
  • Parking demand with reduced parking requirements
  • Building height increases up to 100-150 feet
  • Micro-mobility station requirements
Property Details
Lot Size Minimum 13,000 square feet for eligible projects
Applicant City of Miami Beach (Commissioner David Suarez, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Joseph Magazine, Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
Meeting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

09:00 AM

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