PB25-0738

Lincoln Road East Residential Use Incentives

Comprehensive Plan Amendment

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Proposal

The City proposes to create incentives for non-transient residential development along Lincoln Road between Drexel Avenue and Collins Avenue by increasing maximum floor area ratio from 2.75 to 3.5 and allowing increased building heights up to 150 feet on the south side and 125 feet on the north side. The proposal aims to encourage permanent residential development and discourage short-term rentals to help address the City's loss of 4,889 residents between 2010-2020.

Staff Recommendation
DEFERRAL

Conditions:

  • All existing transient uses must be fully vacated and prohibited
  • Only non-transient residential units permitted above first floor
  • Restrictive covenant required with 6/7 vote needed to reverse
  • All contributing structures must be retained and restored
  • FAR and height incentives only apply to projects with permits by September 1, 2030
  • At least one public benefit required
  • Setback requirements for portions above 50 feet in height

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Population loss of 4,889 residents between 2010-2020
  • Conversion of residential units to short-term rentals
  • Traffic congestion from workers commuting to the City
  • Infrastructure impacts from increased density
  • Historic preservation requirements
  • Height and scale compatibility with neighborhood context
Property Details
Lot Size 493,667 square feet total area affected
Applicant City of Miami Beach (City Commission referral)
Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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