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PB25-0737
Lincoln Road West Residential Use Incentives
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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Proposal
The City proposes zoning incentives to encourage non-transient residential development along Lincoln Road west of Drexel Avenue by increasing allowable floor area ratios (FAR) and building heights. Properties would need to eliminate transient uses like hotels and short-term rentals and commit to long-term residential leases of 6+ months to qualify for the incentives.
Staff Recommendation
Review the proposed ordinances and continue to May 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting after community outreach
Conditions:
All existing transient uses must be fully vacated and prohibited
Only non-transient residential units permitted above first floor
Minimum micro-mobility component within structure accessible by all residents
Restrictive covenant requiring 6+ month leases with 6/7 vote to modify
Off-street parking prohibited for maximum height incentives
Participation in public micro-mobility network required
Setback requirements for portions above 50 feet in height
Certificate of appropriateness required for historic properties
Compliance Findings:
✓ Concurrency: Satisfied
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Population loss in Miami Beach from 87,779 in 2010 to 80,017 in 2022
Conversion of residential units to short-term rentals reducing permanent housing
Infrastructure impacts including 797 potential new units and 479 peak hour vehicle trips
Need for community outreach meeting before final Planning Board action
Potential incorporation of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program