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ORDINANCE NO. 2000-~
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 163.3161, FLORIDA STATUTES,
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, was incorporated on June 17, 1997, and
is required to adopt a comprehensive plan within three (3) years of incorporation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Advisory Committee to the City Commission and the City
Commission serving as the Local Planning Agency has conducted numerous public hearings relating
to the comprehensive planning and future growth of the City involving public participation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3167(4) Florida Statutes, the City has prepared a
proposed comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2000, by Resolution 2000-01, the Local Planning Agency
transmitted and recommended to the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach the adoption
of an ordinance approving the proposed City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan attached as
Exhibit "A" for the required transmittal to the State Department of Community Affairs pursuant to
the provisions of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission at a duly noticed public meeting considered the proposed
Comprehensive Plan, the recommendation of the Local Planning Agency and public input and by
Resolution No. 2000-215 transmitted the proposed comprehensive plan on April 13th; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs has issued its
Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report (ORC) to the City pursuant to which the City
has prepared a response to address such objections, recommendations and comments; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission at the meetings of September 21, 2000, and October 5,
2000, have approved certain modifications to the Comprehensive Plan relating to Policy 16F under
Objective 16 of the Future Land Use Element and Policy 5C under Objective 5 - Greenway,
Pedestrian, Bicycle Connection of the Transportation Element; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Commission to adopt the Comprehensive Plan along
with the Response to the ORC and the aforementioned modifications, pursuant to the provisions of
the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act.
Ord 2000- Comprehensive Plan Adoption
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan attached to the Ordinance as
Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the appropriate transmittals within ten (10)
days after adoption.
Section 3.
reading.
This Ordinance shall take effect within ten (10) days after adoption on second
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading the 21st day of September, 2000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 5th day of October, 2000.
'ATTEST:
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Rkhard Btown-Morilla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
Motion on second reading bY:~
Second on second reading by: V.i(J
Vote: 5-0
Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Connie Morrow
Commissioner Irving Turetsky
Commissioner Lila Kauffman
Commissioner Daniel Iglesias
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER. 2000
Preparation of this document was
aided through the ftnanctaI assIstaIlC8
received from the state of Florida
under the LoeaI Government
Comprehensive PlannIng Asalstance
Program. authorized by ChapIer 87-98.
Law of FIorIdO, and ac:InmIIIered by
the ~1I1l8flf of Community AffaIrs.
COMPREHENSIVE PlAN
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The Chesapeake Group
North Meridian, Inc.#
Acknowledgements:
Walter H. Keller, Inc.
Beiswenger, Hoch & Assoc.
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1f11e ~llllll" ~ (;()IJ1I)~lteltSi"e l?laJ1.............................................. 1
A Comm.unity- Vision ................................................................... 2
A Goals, Objectives and Policies Framework...................................... 4
Und Use Goal............................................................................ 5
T ran.sporta.tion Goal... ............ ........ ....... ........ ........... ......... ....... .... 27
Housing Goal............... .................. ... ............. ............ ... .... .......... 42
Ra:reation and Q-pe:n Spac,e Goal.................................................... 47
capital '1mprove-ments Goal...........................................................50
Coastal 'Management Goal.............................................................55
Infrastn1ctu.re Goal .. ............... .... ....... ..... .......... ......... ..... ... .......... 62
Comm.unity' Design Goal ..............................................................66
Conservation Goal ...... ....... .............. ........................... ...... ........... 68
Interg<JVemmental Coord.ination Goal ............................................ 71
Monitoring & Ewluation ProvisiON .............................................. 76
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Future Transportation Improvemen ts ............................................ ..... ............ ...... ............. ....... ........... 32
Future Bus Routes ................... ............... ............... ............... ......... .............. ..... ............. ............. .......... 34
Planned Roadway Network .................. .......... ..... ............................................... ............ ....................... 35
Future Evacuation Routes ................. ................... ................................................................................. 38
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Mineral Resources Conservation ....................................................... ....... ............. ................................ 70
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach
Comprehensive Plan
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This plan has
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach was incorporated in 1997 as the fulfillment of the vision,
efforts and determination of a community of individuals who sought to control their own
destiny as a city and shape a higher quality of life for themselves and future generations. This
comprehensive plan is an expression of that desire and vision.
It was 80 years ago that the South Florida land boom of the 1920's forged the creation of a
metropolitan area out of a sub-tropical wilderness. The beauty of the Atlantic beachfront,
the subtropical climate and the region's strategic position as a maritime and aviation
crossroads were the catalysts for creating within one lifetime the dynamic international
community that Sunny Isles is a part of today. But it has been this remarkable pace of
growth and change and the complexity of sustaining a vital and high quality environment
within the excesses of a major urban center that has underscored the need for a sound,
comprehensive, long range community plan.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive plan is:
Long Range in scope:
It is designed to establish clear and predictable outcomes for ways land will be used and
developed by providing the policy basis for the implementing codes and regulations
administered by the City.
Comprehensive:
It addresses the interrelationships among land, resources, people, natural systems, public
facilities and economic development to protect and enhance the future health, safety and
welfare of city residents, workers, businesses and visitors.
Flexible:
It will continue to evolve after its initial adoption through annual updates and five year
reviews. It will be adjusted to meet changing needs and circumstances over time.
The officially adopted plan does not include the Existing Conditions and Background
Documents that are appended to this plan for informational purposes.
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A Community Vision:
It represents a consensus view of residents, property owners, businesses and civic
organizations as to the primary objectives of the plan. These include:
Strengthening a sense of Community through better integrated and enhanced services
to its residents, visitors, property owners and businesses. By developing and
maintaining improved public safety, accessible and attractive public open space and
recreation facilities, improved linkages between and among residential areas and local
services, venues and programs for diverse and enriching cultural experiences,
improved educationalc facilities and a high quality, well designed physical
environment, a sense of community identity and pride can be fostered and sustained.
Protecting and Enhancing the City's Coastal Resources through improved access,
increased amenities for public use and restoration of natural environmental
conditions along the beaches and shorelines that embrace the community. By
preserving vistas and view corridors to the ocean and bay and creating greenways
and shoreline walkways linking beaches and shores via access corridors to
neighborhoods and visitor centerS, the unique waterfront assets that best define the
image of the City can be protected and enriched for all.
Promoting Economic Opportunity and Security through a strategic revitalization of
the hospitality and service industries that fonn the core of the city's economic base.
The City will seek to enhance the area's economic prosperity and accommodate a
reasonable share of the region's economic growth as a means of assuring
employment opportunities and livable wage jobs, raising personal incomes,
increasing tax revenues and stimulating private investtnent in renewing the built
environment of the Uty. By promoting a balanced range of resident income levels,
increased year-round tenancy to support local businesses, enhancing education and
skill-building opportunities to maintain employability of residents, supporting the
renewal and redevelopment of obsolete visitor accommodations and retail service
facilities and expanding the range and appeal of visitor attractions and resident
leisure services and facilities, the City can offer its citizens, their children and others
living, working in and visiting Sunny Isles Beach the benefit of a healthy economy.
Forming an Urban Village and Town Center Strategy that unifies and preserves the
best qualities of Sunny Isles' distinct neighborhoods while responding positively and
creatively to the need for a true community center to focus the shared social and
economic life of the city. This objective unifies all the elements of the
Comprehensive plan into a collective identity for this new community.
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The Urban Village Strategy combines small changes in the City's development
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a sysrem of defined neighborhood entrances and gateways that reflect local
history, natural features of each village, cultural symbols and other sources of
village pride;
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distinctive designs and landscape treannents of local roadways including
lighting fixtures, street signage, community banners, street furniture and transit
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the creation of pedestrian, bicycle and local transit linkages to interconnect
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the reorientation of certain adjacent retail areas to emphasize convenient,
pedestrian friendly, attractive and relevant services to neighborhoods;
the provision of safe, neighborhood scaled public spaces and recreational
facilities within walking distance of residences, especially play and interactive
space for children whether in high or low density areas or in rental or owner-
occupied homing;
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partnerships with neighborhood and community-based organizations to
improve people's access to services and strengthen neighborhood planning and
policing.
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The Town Center Strategy combines large scale changes m the City's
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A mix of uses that seeks to combine bminess and retail services with office
employment space and housing in a vertically inregrared mix;
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The incorporation of community based and regional transit services within a
high activity retail and employment cenrer;
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A strong emphasis on pedesman circulation space and sysrems with minimal
vehicular conflicts and human scaled amenities;
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The .....ronment
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amenities and
surface parking.
A management system for public parking that emphasizes shared parking
among commercial, office, entertainment and residential uses to optimize
parking utilization and reduce the wtder-utilization of parking during evening
and weekend periods;
Development of structUred parking where appropriare to minimize surface lot
coverage;
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The creation of central public spaces and plazas that accommodate active public
programming and events for residents and visitors;
Expanded entertainment ~es and activities to encourage an 18 hour active
town center while consistent with maintaining a high quality visitor
environment and a family friendly setting;
Linkage of civic facilities and government services with the Town Center public
~e spaces and private retail services;
Direct access and exposure to waterfront amenities, where possible;
Standards, guidelines and design review to provide a high quality of
architectural, landscape, signage and site design to enhance the community
image and character as an international destination; and,
Vigoro~ code enforcement of property maintenance standards.
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T he plan is expressed in tennS of Goals which represent a destination or desired end state;
Objectives which define the paths and offer guidelines for reaching a goal; and Policies
which are specific actions, strategies and programs that will move the City towards reaching
its stated Goals and Objectives.
Rather than rely primarily on physical and mapped expressions of the City's plan, this
document is a policy plan that emphasizes social and economic factors as a basis to respond
to the complexities of the urban environment and its development. Policy plans attempt to
translate goals and objectives into specific actions that reflect the thinking of the community
on a wide range of issues. Policy planning combines process with substance and is
continuo~ and responsive and, therefore, has a closer relationship with the political process.
A comprehensive plan should strike a balance between long range desirability, pmiictability
and flexibility. This flexibility provided by the policy plan allows for a range of alternative
future land ~es but assures compatibility between th~e uses. To achieve greater specificity
in policy planning, specific areas of the City may be the subject of sub-area master plans that
can be prepared jointly by the public and private sector nearer the time of actual development
or redevelopment activities and express greater detail and direction for future land mes,
infrastrUcture, design objectives, and public facilities. Redevelopment Districts, Special Area
plans such as for the Town Center or specific residential areas are examples of such sub-area
plans. These sub-area plans may be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan
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Future Land Use Element
The policies in the Future Land Use Element describe where, how and Wlder what
circumstances growth should occur within the 15 year timeframe of this Comprehensive
Plan. The Future Land Use Plan for Swmy Isles in not a :zoning map. The Future Land Use
Plan is concepwal and is created to serve as a guide for future detailed land use decisions
made in the context of implementing various components of the plan. Future Land Uses are
based on the Goals, Objectives and Policies adopted by the City Commission through this
Plan.
Land Use Goal:
PROVIDE THE BESf POSSIBLE DISfRIBUllON OF LAND USE AND SERVICES
TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, S<XllL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF
THE PRESENT AND FlTfURE POPULATIONS IN A TIMELY AND EFFICIENT
MANNER lHAT WllL MAINfAIN OR IMPROVE mE QUALITY OF THE
NATURAL AND MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENf AND AMENTIlES.
Objective 1
The location and configuration of urban growth through the year 2015 shall
emphasize the protection and preservation of existing residential areas and the
renewal, rehabilitation and redevelopment of obsolete commercial and beachfrollt
development.
Policies
IA. The City of Swmy Isles Beach shall give priority to in-fill development on vacant
sites, and redevelopment of existing, obsolete commercial and beachfront
development.
IB. The City shall encourage the assembly of high density and commercial properties to
promote unified planning and design of sites, to better accommodate mixed use and
duster commercial development, to support high density and intensity development
that encourages transit ridership and shared parking and to reduce vehicular access
points and circulation impacts on adjacent properties and roadways.
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1 C. The City shall coordinate with the private sector through mobilization of public and
private resources to encourage the redevelopment of properties within the Town
Center to achieve a balance of land uses which promote efficient provision of City
services, generation of revenues which cover the ~t of ~ services and a mix of
employment and housing oppommities consistent with the Town Center concept.
ID. The City shall promote and support within the Town Center and Neighborhood
Commercial Centers a mix of land uses that are mutUally supportive and
interdependent and create a positive relationship between housing and employment
opponunities to reduce automobile transportation needs and impacts.
IE. To foster and promote the cormmmity wide appeal and relevance of the Town
Center to residents and visitors, support shall be provided to redevelopment that
incorporates a live/work/play orientation of uses that create a focal point of activity
for a diverse range of age groups, economic levels and cultural interests.
IF. To better serve neighborhoods and support the Urban Village strategy, the City shall
encourage and support the redevelopment of commercial nodes located adjacent to
neighborhood entrances through district regulatiom that promote neighborhood
businesses serving limited commercial and personal service needs of the immediate
area, which incorporate the design of enhanced pedestrian facilities and linkages
providing direct neighborhood access and buffering to semitive1y blend with
neighboring residential uses.
1 G. The City shall provide incentives for the assembly and redevelopment of obsolescent
and underutilized oceanfront properties to encourage adequate and efficient
provision of on-site parking, expanded on-site lan<.kcaped open space, increased
view corridors and additional public cross access corridors to public beaches.
IH. To promote increased year-round residency of oceanfront private residences as a
means of providing market support for commercial redevelopment west of Collins
Avenue, a trade-off of increased demities for owner occupied residences against
decreased densities for aparunentjhotel conversion units should be supported
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The City shall develop and encourage the transfer of severable use rights from lands
acquired by government for uses other than residential or commercial purposes to
development sites within the Town Center and to prioritize the demity increases
where practical for the production of affordable housing.
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The City shall implement within suitable low density areas, regulations to authorize
and regulate accessory aparunents on low density residential parcels with the
objective of providing affordable housing opportunities for the elderly or young
couples while protecting the neighborhood character.
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Public facility and service providers shall give pnonty to eliminating any
infrasttucnIre deficiencies to facilitate in-fill development and rehabilitation or
redevelopment of existing, obsolete development.
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Decisions regarding the location, extent and intensity of future land use in the City
of Sunny Isles Beach, and urban redevelopment in particular, will be based upon the
physical and financial feasibility of providing all areas with services at levels of service
which meet or exceed the minimum Level of Service standards adopted in the
Capital Improvements Element.
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All development orders authorizing new, or significant expansion of existing, urban
land mes shall be contingent upon the provision of services at or above the Level of
Service standards specified in the Capital Impro~ment s Element.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall maintain and enhance, as neressary, impact fee
and comparable programs and procedures to require all devdopmen~ regardless of
size, to contribute its proportionate share of capital facilities, or funds or land
therefor, necessary to accommodate impact of the proposed development or
increment of redevelopment over and above preexisting development on a site. The
City of Sunny Isles Beach shall periodically review and update fee schedules to
ensure that all public marginal costs are appropriately recognized, and that fee
structureS reflect pertinent variability in facility usage.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach agencies shall coordinate projects to construct or
repair infrastructUre such as roadways, drainage and utilities in order to minimize the
disruption and incon~nience caused by such constrUCtion activities.
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Objective 3
The location, design and management practices of development and redevelopment
in the City of Sunny Isles Beach shall ensure the proteetion of natural resources and
systems by recognizing, and sensitively responding to constraints posed by soil
conditions, topography, water table level, vegetation type, wildlife habita~ and
hurricane and other flood hazards.
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3A. Development orders in the City of Sunny Isles Beach shall be consistent with the
goals, objectives and policies contained in the Conservation and Coastal
Management Elements of this Plan, and with all applicable environmental
regulations.
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3E. A wide range of public water-oriented opponunities shall be provided at the water's
edge within the coastal areas in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 1brough its
Development Review process, the City shall continue to afford greater visual and
physical public access to the beach and Intra-coastal Waterway.
3F. The City shall place a high priority on maintaining existing water-d.ependent uses
(i.e., uses which cannot exist or occur without association with coastal or estuarine
water masses), and water-related uses by the public by identifying appropriate,
environmentally compatible areas for such activities. Priority will be given in land
planning by the City for water-dependent land uses along the shoreline.
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All significant natural resources and systems shall be protected from incompatible
land mes, including the Intra-coastal Waterway, coastal wetlands and mangrove
areas and reestablished coastal dune systems and vegetation.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall not sponsor any growth-subsidizing programs
which promote future year-round population growth beyond that provided for by
the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Plan. The provision of fucilities and
services to accomplish the timely evacuation of the City's residents in advance of
approaching hurricanes shall be a priority of the Gty of Sunny Isles Beach's
transportation planning and hurricane preparedness programs.
Bulkhead repair or construction shall include the placement of rip-rap except where
placement would be a hazard to navigation, or public safety, or would preclude
continued public recreational uses. Alternatives to rip-rap, such as an area of wave-
absorbing material built into a seawall, shall be evaluared for use in places where rip-
rap is not practical or safe, and where boat wakes create hazards to navigation.
3G. New developments along the beach and Intra-coastal Warerway at a minimum
should include environmentally compatible shoreline access facilities such as
walkways, piers, and viewing areas with landscaping grouped or spaced for views of
and from the water.
3H. The use of causeways, road rights-of-way and canal easements at shorelines shall be
expanded wherever possible and additional sires sought to provide public access for
water-related activities.
31. No filling, spoiling or placement of structures in or over coastal or estuarine waters
shall be pennitted to diminish water surface areas that have been traditionally and
intensively used by the general public for activities such as fJShing, swimming, and
boating.
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Only th~ floating or fixed strUCtUres which are water dependent and are allowable
under all State and local laws shall be permitted in, on, over or upon coastal or
estuarine waters.
3K. No advertisements or signs except Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
U.S. Department of the Interior or U.S. Coast Guard approved signs, shall be
erected on, over, or upon estuarine or coastal waters.
3L. Development regulations shall require dumpsters, trash transfer stations, gas pumps
for automobile fueling, parking lots and all unsighdy non-water dependent or water
related uses on uplands within the Coastal Area to be placed away from the
shoreline, and buffered from view from the water, public rights of way and adjoining
properties .
3M. Development and redevelopment activities within the City shall be limited to those
land uses that have acceptable risks to life and property. The basis for determining
permitted activities shall include federal, State, and local laws.
3N.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall encourage undeveloped land in areas most
vulnerable to destructive storm surges to be developed for public and private
recreational uses and open space, including restoration of coastal natural areas.
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The construction or operation of new non-water dependent industrial facilities that
would generate, use or handle more than 50 gallons of hazardous wastes or materials
per year shall be prohibited in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
3P.
Applications for rezoning, zoning variances or subdivision approvals for all new
development in areas subject to coastal flooding shall be reviewed for emergency
evacuation, sheltering, hazard mitigation, and post-disaster recovery and
redevelopment.
Objective 4
The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall, by the year 2005, reduce the number of land
uses which are inconsistent with the uses designated on the Land Use Plan Map and
interpretive policies, or with the character of the surrounding community.
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When evaluating compatibility among proximate land uses, the City shall consider
and balance such factors as noise, lighting, glare, vibration, odor, runoff, access,
traffic, parking, height, bulk, scale of architectural elements, landscaping, hours of
operation, buffering, and safety, as applicable. Large scale development along the
oceanfront and within the town center shall not, solely by virtue of scale or bulk
differences with existing proximate uses, be construed as incompatible.
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generate or cause significant noise, dust, odor, vibration, or truck traffic shall be
protected from damaging encroachment by fuwre approval of new incompatible
uses such as residential uses.
4C. Residential neighborhoods shall be proteCted by minimizing intrusion of uses
that would disrupt or degrade the health, safety, tranquility, character, and
overall welfare of the neighborhood by mitigating such impacts as excessive
density, noise, light, glare, odor, vibration, dust or traffic.
4D. Uses which are supportive but potentially incompatible shall be permitted on
adjoining sites or districts only where proper design solutions can and will be
used to integr-clte the compatible elements and buffer any potentially
incompatible elements.
4E.
Zoning shall be examined to determine consistency with the Comprehensive
Plan, and if deemed necessary to remedy an inconsistency, rezoning action shall
be initiated. Such examination will occur during the formulation of the City's
Land Development Regulations.
4F.
Through its planning, regulatory, capital improvements and intergovernmental
coordination activities, the City of Swmy Isles Beach shall seek to ensure that
suitable land is provided for placement of utility facilities necessary to support
proposed development and redevelopment. Necessary utility facilities may be
located throughout The City of Sunny Isles Beach in all land use categories.
Objective 5
Upon the adoption of this plan, all public and private activities regarding the
use, development and redevelopment of land and the provision of urban services
and infrastructure shall be consistent with the goal, objectives and policies of this
Element, with the adopted Population Estimates and Projections, and with the
future uses provided by the adopted Land Use Plan map and interpretive
policies, as balanced with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of all Elements of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Policies
SA. The Land Use Plan Map contained in this Element establishes standards
for allowable land uses, and densities or intensities of use for each land
use category identified on the adopted Land Use Plan map, and is
declared to be an integral part of these adopted Land Use Policies.
5B. All development orders authorizing a new land use or development, or
redevelopment, or significant expansion of an existing use shall be
contingent upon an affirmative finding that the development or use
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conforms to, and is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan, including the adopted Land Use Plan Map and
"Land Use Implementation" provisions of this Element. The Director of
the Community Planning and Development shall be the principal
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the provision of public services and facilities in the City of Sunny Isles
Beach shall be consistent with the "Population Estimates and Projections"
contained in this Element, and with the locations and extent of future
land uses as identified by the Land Use Plan Map and land use
implementation provisions. Plans for providing public facilities and
services in the City of Sunny Isles Beach shall be updated by the
responsible service providers as soon as possible after the filing of
applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan population projections,
and the corresponding elements of the Comprehensive Plan shall be
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updated by the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning,
Development and Regulation, the U.S. Census Bureau, or the Florida
Bureau of Economic and Business Research and when revised projections
of future population or population distributions are officially filed, these
new estimates and projections may be used for planning in the City of
Sunny Isles Beach in lieu of previously published population estimates
and the population projections currently adopted in the Comprehensive
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redevelopment in existing and planned transit corridors to be planned and
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On all streets served by mass transit and on all arterial or collector streets
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provide at least one full-time building entrance that is
recognizable and accessible from the street and is comparably as
close to the street and/or bus stop as it is to the primary
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redevelopment shall provide for buildings that front the transit
street, or provide streets or pedestrian connections that
intersect with the transit street in close proximity to bus stops
and, as appropriate, shall provide for new bus stops and/or
pullouts.
6B. In road construction and reconstruction projects, roadway designs shall protect
and promote pedestrian comfort, safety and attractiveness in locations where the
Land Use Element seeks to originate activity along road frontages, such as in
areas planned for community- or neighborhood-serving businesses and transit
stop locations. Such measures should include, wherever feasible, wide sidewalks,
and abundant landscaping at the street edge. Additionally, boulevard section
designs should be utilized where appropriate, with frequent opportunities for
pedestrians to safely cross the through lanes, and right of way to facilitate these
designs should be reserved or acquired where necessary.
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall maintain a process for periodic evaluation of
the Land Use Plan Map and implementing Land Development Regulations,
consistent with the adopted Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan.
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall strive to accommodate development in
suitable locations and intensities which reflect such factors as recent trends in
location and design of residential units; projected availability of service and
infrastructure capacity; proximity and accessibility to employment, commercial
and cultural centers, in particular within the Town Center; the character of
existing adjacent or surrounding neighborhoods; avoidance of natural resource
degradation; maintenance of quality of life and creation of amenities.
Through its planning, capital improvements, economic development, regulatory
and intergovernmental coordination activities, the City of Sunny Isles Beach
shall continue to protect and promote tourism as a viable economic use of land
in the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
The maintenance of internal consistency among all Elements of the
Comprehensive Plan shall be a prime consideration in evaluating all requests for
amendment to any Element of the Plan. Among other considerations, the Land
Use Plan Map shall not be amended to provide for additional intensification of
urban development unless traffic circulation, mass transit, water, sewer, solid
waste, drainage and park and recreation facilities necessary to serve existing and
proposed development are included in the plan and the associated funding
programs are demonstrated to be viable.
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evaluated as to consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of all
Elements, other timely issues, and in particular the extent to which the proposal,
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall adopt, maintain, update and enhance
development regulations and procedures to ensure that future land use and
development in the City of Sunny Isles Beach is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, and to promote well planned development and
redevelopment and well designed buildings.
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regulations and comprehensive plan, the City shall review proposals to adopt or
amend development regulations for consistency between said proposals and the
Comprehensive Plan, as required by Chapter 163, F.S.
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regulations consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which govern the use and
development of land and which, as a minimum, regulate:
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Plan Land Use Element and Comprehensive Plan Level of
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approaches to facilitate sound, compatible mixing of uses in projects and the
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and encouraging compatibility among proximate uses, and requirements for
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building designs in multi-family residential zoning districts which are sensitive
to neighboring single family neighborhoods, and to establish minimum overall
densities for development in multifamily residential zoning districts.
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business zoning districts which serves the commercial and personal service needs
of the City's residential and tourist areas and which will be compatible with
nearby residential and tourist areas.
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regulations to protect single-family residential areas. Toward this end, this
regulation shall carefully control such development and occupancy through the
establishment of clear, enforceable standards governing ownership, dwelling
size, lot area, setbacks, off street parking, and other characteristics.
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development regulations to authorize and regulate home occupations as a
subordinate, accessory use in single-family residences. Primary objectives of this
regulation. shall be to provide residents with opportunities for employment
within their homes, to reduce home-to-work automobile trips and to protect the
single-family residential character of the neighborhood, including its single-
family appearance and tranquility. Toward this end, this regulation shall
carefully control such uses, and structures used for this purpose, through the
establishment of clear, enforceable standards providing for no non-resident
employees; no outdoor activity; no noise, vibration, electric interference or
other effect of the occupation to be detectable oUtside the residence; periodic
inspections, annual operating permits, and business licenses; among other
requirements as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this policy.
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By 2001, The City of Swmy Isles Beach shall develop an urban "design manual
establishing design guidelines. This manual shall provide additional criteria for
use in review of all new residential, commercial and tourist development the
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By 2001, The City of Swmy Isles Beach shall adopt land devdopment
regulations to facilitate well planned development and redevelopment and well
designed buildings, including provisions for:
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pedestrian and bike paths to boulevards that serve both
neighborhood and area -wide vehicular and pedestrian trip
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connectivity and rationality of street and pathway networks,
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the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Objective 9
Energy efficient development shall be accomplished through land use patterns,
site planning, landscaping, building design, and through land use patterns and
transportation systems.
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9A. The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall facilitate contiguous urban development,
infill, redevelopment of substandard or underdeveloped urban areas, activity
centers with a priority for the Town Center, mass transit supportive
development, and mixed-use projects to promote energy conservation.
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Solar design guidelines for such items as street passageway alignments,
landscaping, setbacks, building orientation, and relationship to water bodies
shall be adopted by 2001, and shall be 11rili7,ed in site plan reviews.
9C.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall require energy efficient design in new
constrUction and redevelopment activities through administration and
enforcement of the Florida Energy Code.
Objective 10
Promote quality beachfront development that is compatible with the remainder
of the City.
Policies
lOA. Ensure that new developments along the beach provide the necessary on-sire
amenities to accommodate the needs of residents and guests.
lOB. Consistent with maintaining view corridors and promoting compatible
relationships with adjacent properties and the beachfront, encourage and
support increased front setbacks of new structures east of Collins Avenue to
provide expanded public pedestrian circulation space, reduce building scale
impacts and provide for additional buffering and landscape enhancements to
assure a high quality environment along the Collins Avenue corridor.
lOCo Prohibit free-standing commercial development east of Collins Ave, except for
hotels and resorts with internalized commercial uses.
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accommodation of tourists and seasonal residents east of Collins Avenue with
expanded tourism facilities west of Collins and along Sunny Isles Boulevard.
10E. In cooperation with Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida, implement a
beach renourishment and dune restoration program.
Objective 11
Encourage new commercial development and redevelopment in the area adjacent
to Sunny Isles Boulevard.
Policies
llA. In conjunction with the Department of Transportation, identify and implement
modifications to Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard to discourage excessive speeds and
to foster increased commercial and pedestrian activity with emphasis on
establishing strong linkages to the Town Center area north of 167'" Street.
llB. The City shall assure that new land uses are compatible, interdependent and
mutually reinforcing through shared market relationships.
II C. Identify and prioritize potential public improvements within the Sunny Isles
Blvd. corridor for inclusion into the City's Capital Improvement Program.
llD. Prepare and adopt Town Center economic strategies and development plans
incorporating Land Use and Design guidelines for redevelopment of the
waterfront properties along Sunny Isles Boulevard.
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Develop and implement land use regulations and urban design programs to
encourage quality redevelopment in the Sunny Isles Boulevard corridor.
Policies
12A. The City shall adopt development incentives and parking infrastructure
improvements that will foster and encourage redevelopment of the commercial
areas adjacent to Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard.
12B. Develop and implement design guidelines for building facades, landscaping and
signage in the Sunny Isles Boulevard area and throughout the City.
12C. Identify potential improvements to transform Sunny Isles Boulevard into an
attractive gateway into the City.
12D. Develop -and implement design guidelines that will require attractive on-site
parking facilities and shared parking where practical, in conjunction with
commercial developments.
12E. Adopt architectural and sign design guidelines to ensure that future
development along Sunny Isles Blvd. is consistent with the proposed
Government Center.
Objective 13
The City shall encourage the redevelopment of the commercial areas on the
western side of Collins Avenue to create a pedestrian-oriented shopping
environment to support quality tourist and seasonal residential development east
of Collins Avenue.
Policies
13A. Adopt and implement architectural design guidelines that will result in the
creation of a pedestrian-oriented shopping environment along the west side of
Collins Avenue.
13B. Adopt and implement design guidelines that will require the use of parking
structures in conjunction with commercial development and redevelopment.
13C. Adopt and implement design guidelines that will establish a minimum parcel
size for new commercial development and redevelopment.
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and elimination of front setback parking areas and driveways along the west side
of Collins Avenue, support the reduction in vehicular left turn lane median space
and its redesign as pedestrian crossing shelter islands and landscaping to
reinforce the connection between populations of residents and visitorS east of
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14C. Upgrade existing beach access points with sidewalks, landscaping and restrooms
where feasible.
14D. Retain all beach access easements and enforce all associated parking and use
agreements.
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The following land use densities, intensities and approaches shall be
incorporated in the Land Development Regulations.
Policies
lSA. The Future Land Use Map shall identify all residential land as one of the following
Residential Land Use Categories:
Low Density - The residential densities allowed in this category shall range
from a minimwn of 2.5 to a maximum of 6.0 dwelling units per gross acre.
This density category is generally characterized by single-family housing (e.g.
single family detached, cluster, zero-lot-line and townhouses). It could include
low-rise apartments with extensive surrounding open space or a mixture of
housing types provided that the maximwn gross density is not exceeded.
Low-Medium Density - This category allows a range in density from a
minimum of 6.0 to a maximum of 13 dwelling units per gross acre. The types
of housing typically found in areas designated low-medium density include
single family homes, townhouses and low-rise apartments. Zero-lot-line single
family developments in this category shall not exceed a density of 10.0 dwelling
units per gross acre.
Medium Density - This category authorizes apartment buildings ranging
from 13 to 25 dwelling units per gross acre. This category is generally
characterized by low and mid-rise multifamily developments (townhouses and
low and mid-rise apartments) Utility, communications facilities and recreation
facilities serving the surrounding residential area are also allowed.
Medium - High Density - This residential use category allows a range in
density and intensity from twenty five (25) to a maximum of fifty (50) dwelling
units per gross acre and a maximum floor area ratio of 2.0. Additional density
and intensity may be allowed only for waterfront developments that comply
with bonus program requirements. This category is generally characterized by
mid to high-rise multifamily developments (apartments) Utility, communication
community and recreation facilities serving the surrounding residential area are
also allowed. The height of buildings, and, therefore, the attainment of densities
approaching the maximum, depends to a great extent on the dimensions of the
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development on surrounding areas.
High Density - This category permits from 50 to 80 dwelling units per gross
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development and redevelopment within the area east of Collins Avenue for
resort style developments catering to tourists and seasonal residents (hotel,
hotel-apartments, vacation resorts and resort style apartments) as well as high
quality residential apartments. Retail uses such as restaurants, conference
facilities and other convenience services and specialty goods are permitted
provided they are internal and accessory to the hotel / resort development.
Utility, communications, community and recreation facilities serving the
community are also allowed. This category allows an as-of-right density of a
maximum one hundred(lOO) hotel- apartment units per acre and fifty (50)
dwelling units per acre for apartments and a floor area ratio (F.AR.) intensity
of 2.5. The allowable number of hotel rooms is controlled by the floor area
ratio. Additional residential density and F.AR. intensity may be permitted for
developments that comply with bonus program requirements. Residential
densities with bonuses may not exceed eighty (80) units per acre for solely
apartments and one hundred twenty five (125) units per acre for hotel-
apartments, exclusive of lock-out units.
Town Center - The Town Center designation is a planned development
district that encompasses both underlying commercial and residential land use
categories in the master plan. This designation indicates that it is the policy of
the City and governmental agencies to encourage and support Town Center
development through an economic development strategy and plan. The City
shall prepare and adopt the strategy and plan and accompanying development
regulations, capital improvements program and possible development incentives
by 2002. It is intended that, over time, as opportunities arise for redevelopment
of tracts of land over three acres in size, the provisions of this Town Center plan
shall guide the City, its citizens, property owners and prospective developers in
the design and redevelopment of such large scale projects. Where the provisions
of the plan authorize land uses or development intensities different or greater
than the underlying land use designations on the future land use map, the more
liberal provisions of the plan shall govern when joindy adopted by affected
property owners and the City.
The Town Center is encouraged to become the hub for future urban
development intensification around which a more compact and efficient urban
structure will evolve. The Town Center is intended to be a moderate to high
intensity design-unified area which will contain a concentration of different
urban functions integrated both horizontally and vertically. The center will be
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direct connections to the 165m Street Causeway and Collins Avenue to ensure a
high level of accessibility to the northeast Miami-Dade I bi-county area .
It is a primary objective of the Town Center to foster a regionally competitive
business and activity center for cultural activities and entertainment, visitor
services, dining, financial services, specialty goods and services, professional
office and niche businesses serving the North Dade and Broward County Areas.
Incorporation of residential uses is encouraged. The Town Center location, and
the configuration of land uses within them is designed to encourage convenient
alternatives to travel by automobile, to provide more efficient land use than
recent suburban development forms and the prevalent strip commercial projects,
and to create an identifiable social and economic core for the diverse
neighborhoods of Sunny Isles Beach and adjacent areas.
The Town Center should contain businesses, employment, civic, and/or high or
moderate density residential uses with a variety of housing types and within
walking distance of the Town Center core. Both large and small businesses are
encouraged in these centers, but primarily moderate sized businesses which
serve, and draw from, the nearby community and the visitor population along
the beaches. Transit and pedestrian mobility will be increased and area-wide
traffic will be reduced in several ways: proximity of housing and retail uses will
allow residents to walk or bike for some daily trips; provision of both jobs,
personal services and retailing within walking distance of transit will encourage
transit use for commuting; and conveniendy located retail facilities will
accommodate necessary shopping during the daily commuting periods or the
lunch hour.
Emphasis in design and development of the Town Center and all individual
components shall be to create active pedestrian environments through high
quality design of public spaces as well as private buildings, human scale
appointments, activities and amenities at street level; and connectivity of places
through the creation of pedestrian concourses, through-block walkways, and
linked courtyards and terraces that invite exploration and social interaction. A
central square or plaza that becomes a primary organizing element for focusing
pedestrian circulation is important to creating both a symbolic and actual
crossroads environment fundamental to the function of the toWn center.
Streets within the urban center shall be designed for pedestrian mobility, interest
and comfort as well as vehicular mobility. The placement and spacing of public
streets should generally form blocks sized and related to the surrounding grid so
as to provide walking routes through the center and between destinations in the
center that are direct and short.
Shared parking is encouraged Reductions from standard parking requirements
shall be authorized where there is a complementary mix of uses on proximate
development sires. Parking struetures are preferred to surface lots but should be
integrated into primary use structUreS and incorporate other uses at street level
such as shops, galleries, offices and public uses.
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Buildings and site landscaping shall be built generally to the sidewalk edge in a
manner that frames the adjacent street to create a public space in the street
corridor that is approximately as wide as the enclosing walls are high. Blank
walls at street level are restricted and should have multiple windows and doors
with weather protection in high traffic pedestrian areas.
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activity, retail selection, range of services and a resident and employment
population to support, in part, such goods and services and create a destination
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surrounding residential areas, neighboring communities and visitor populations
within Sunny Isles Beach in an environment oriented to the pedestrian and
adjacent public street frontages. Accommodated are a broad range of retail and
business services, professional services, hotel, commercial and professional
offices, medical buildings, entertainment, cultural facilities, amusements and
commercial recreation establishments. Residential uses are permitted and
encouraged to provide a mix of urban housing types that is both livable for
residents and supportive of relationships with retail services and employment
centers. Vertical mixes within structures of residential with office and retail are
encouraged to further integrate the uses. Diverse and innovative architectural
designs and site plans are encouraged to provide visual diversity and
environmental interest to create a unique sense of place and identity. Vehicular
parking is limited to surface parking areas principally to the rear and sides of the
properties with the majority of parking encouraged to be located within
structures integrated into the primary use structures. Development sites with
waterfront access along 16~ Street are required to provide a pedestrian
orientation and associated terrace, plaza and courtyard amenities to extend active
uses continuously along the water's edge. Utility, communication and
community facilities are permitted. Manufacturing, wholesale, warehouse,
distribution and heavy repair facilities are prohibited. Development intensity is
limited to a maximum F.AR. of 2.0. Residential densities are limited to a
maximum of twenty five (25) units per acre and the number of hotel rooms is
controlled by the Floor Area Ratio. Additional density and intensity bonuses
may be granted for mixed use developments, strUctured parking, pedestrian
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needs of surrounding neighborhoods and visitor accommodations. Offices,
hotels and professional and business services, community and recreation
facilities are permitted. Development intensity is limited to a maximum F.AR.
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Additional density and intensity bonuses may be granted for mixed use
developments, structured parking, pedestrian amenities and other public
purpose objectives as determined by the City. Parking areas shall be screened
with landscaping from adjacent residential districts and from adjacent public
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The land development regulations which shall be adopted in accordance
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determination and shall address the continuing effective existing judicial,
administrative an executive determinations granting development rights to
particular property owners as well as, where applicable, the expiration of
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qualified person or entity who shall give notice, schedule and conduct a
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fmdings of fact and conclusions of law which shall be submitted to the City
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development rights that are vested or the beneficial use to which the
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was obtained prior to one before the effective date of the Plan, that the owner
has detrimentally relied in good faith by making substantial expenditures and
that it would be highly inequitable to deny the property owner the right to
complete the development, such that the applicant, acting in good faith, has
incurred such extensive obligations and expenses that it would be highly
inequitable or unjust to affect such rights by requiring the applicant to now
conform to the current City Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
Regulations and that the development has commenced and has continued in
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the proposed development comply with the City Land Development
Regulations in effect on the date of the vested rights determination or adopted
subsequent to the vested rights determination unless the development is shown
to be vested with regard to the subject matter addressed by prior development
order and specific requirements pursuant to the procedures and criteria stated
above in Objectives 16A and 16B.
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building permits necessary for development shall have been issued. The
expiration date shall be reasonable and, in no event, later than the date specified
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Comprehensive Plan nor the Land Development Regulations shall deprive a
property owner of all reasonable economic use of a parcel of real property which
isa lot or parcel of record as of the date of the adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan. Accordingly, the City shall adopt a beneficial use procedure under which
an owner of real property may apply for relief from the literal application of
applicable land use regulations or of this plan when such application would have
the effect of denying all economically reasonable or viable use of the property
unless such deprivation is shown to be necessary to prevent a nuisance under
Florida law or in the exercise of the City's police power to protect the health,
safety and welfare of its citizens. For the purpose of this policy, all reasonable
economic use shall mean the minimum use of the property necessary to avoid a
taking within a reasonable period of time as established by land use Jaw.
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i. Granting of a permit for development which shall be deducted from the
permit allocation system;
ii. City Purchase of all or a portion of the lots or parcels
upon which all beneficial use is prohibited;
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consistent with all other objectives and policies of the Comprehensive
plan and Land Development Regulations unless specifically exempted for
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MAINTAIN A BALANCED MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSfEM
THAT SUPPORTS TIffi FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, IS SAFE, EFFICIENT
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WORKERS IN A CONVENIENT AND AESfHETICALLY PLEASING FORM.
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In conformity with the established Miami-Dade County Transportation
Exception Area (TCEA), that area located within the boundaries of Sunny Isles
Beach is designated as a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area as specified
in Section 9J-5.0055(6) of the Florida Administrative Code, and Section
163.3180(5), Florida Statutes. The geographic location and extent of the City's
TCEA shall be maintained on the Future Functional Classification map.
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The area within the City, designated as a TCEA is excepted from
transportation concurrency requirements as a delineated area for urban
infill development in conformity with Section 9J-5.0055(6)(a), of the
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transportation concurrency requirements of Rule 9J-5.0053(3)(c) 1.-
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The implementation of the TCEA, as designated, is compatible with
and furthers this and other elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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The implementation of the TCEA, as designated, is supported by
development guidelines and policies that specify programs to address
the transportation needs of the area. These policies expressed within
this element include:
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Additions and changes to the Future
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Protection of Safety and the Quality of Life on
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Development Review Consideration of the
Protection of Safety and the quality of Life on
Residential Streets.
Policy 4A. Continuous Pedestrian Paths
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Continued suppon for Local Community Shuttle
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Innovative Land Development Regulations to
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IV. The implementation of the TCEA, as designated, shall consider the
impacts to hurricane evacuation times, per Objective 12, and Policies
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By June 1, 2002, the City shall establish numerical indicators against which the
achievement of the mobility goals of the City can be measured such as: modal
split, annual vehicular miles per capita, annual transit trips per capita, and
automobile occupancy rates.
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By June 1, 2002, the City shall establish a monitoring policy in coordination
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network as shown on the Future Transportation System Map. These
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Road, south of 17200 Street in support of achieving the objectives of the
Town Center designation in the Future Land Use Element, and mitigate
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from 17200 Street to 174m Street. Sufficient right-of-way will be planned
for use by emergency vehicles, and the City's transit circulator, but the right-
of-way designation shall prohibit public vehicular access.
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from 183rd Street to 185m Street.
e) Additional right-of-way dedications, easements, or other set asides along
segments of Collins Avenue to enhance the safety, convenience, and
aesthetics of pedestrian mobility along the corridor.
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Means for achieving additions and changes to the transportation system
will be consistent with Objectives 3, 4, 5, 7 & 10 of this element, and
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through transportation system management (TSM) techniques, including: access
management (Policies 3A-D), improved intersection operations (Policy 3E),
traffic calming along residential streets (Policy 3F), mitigation by developers
(Policy 3G), accident analysis (Policy 3H, 31), and maintaining visibility for
pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists(Policy 3J).
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The City shall protect the safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians along
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and roads to driveways, as prescribed by the County through the City's
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The City shall protect the safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians along
Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Boulevard, and the Lehman Causeway by
controlling the connections and access points of driveways and roads to
driveways, as prescribed by the Florida Department of Transportation or the
through the City's Development Review Process.
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In conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation, the City shall
develop and implement access management strategies on Collins Avenue, and
Sunny Isles Boulevard to improve traffic operations and safety.
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be analyzed to determine if any modifications or improvements are warranted to
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The City shall protect motorists, bicyclist safety, pedestrian safety, and the
residents' quality of life on local streets by conducting in-depth studies of local
neighborhood circulation. Where demonstrated problems exist, the City will
work towards implementing traffic calming measures allowing circulation
modifications, consistent with the County's street closure and traffic flow
modification policy.
To ensure that development will take into consideration the character and
integrity of residential neighborhoods, the Development Review Process shall
address traffic improvements or modifications either on-site or within public
rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, roadway adjustments, traffic control
devices or mechanisms and access restrictions to control on-site traffic flow or
divert traffic as needed to mitigate the negative impacts of development
generated traffic on neighborhood streets as warranted, feasible and consistent
with this Plan.
The City shall investigate high accident locations for motorists, pedestrians,
bicyclists and transit riders to determine means for reducing frequency and or
severity.
The City shall incorporate safety considerations in the annual prioritizing of
local road improvement funding.
The City shall require unobstructed sight lines consistent with County or State
requirements as appropriate, and non-obtrusive landscape plantings along
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Provide a safe, convenient, and efficient pedestrian network for residents and
visitors to the City that is coordinated with other transportation plans and
programs that address the transportation needs of the City's present and future
populations. Provide for a continuous system of sidewalks along roadways
within the City, and for the protection of the existing and future bicycle and
pedestrian transportation system components on the Future Transportation
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mitigation, provide for the installation of continuous sidewalks along both sides of
roadways within the business and multifamily areas of City where sidewalks do not
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along Collins Avenue, and Sunny Isles Boulevard. Signalized pedestrian crossings
across Collins Avenue should be located at a minimum of 600 feet from beach
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sufficient for pedestrian needs. Protected time should allow for a minimum of 4
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alternative at agreed upon locations. Median refuge is recommended where the
crossing distance exceeds 60' to provide for slow or late crossing pedestrians.
Refuge island width, design, and signal actuation should follow the
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network for residents and visitors to the City that is coordinated with other
transportation plans and programs that address the transportation and
recreational needs of the City's present and future populations. Provide for the
protection of the existing and future greenway, bicycle, and recreational
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greenway facilities from 17200 Street to 174m Street. Sufficient right-of-way will
be planned for use by emergency vehicles, and the City's transit circulator, but the
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Collins Avenue per Policy 2A. e) of this Element that may include bicycle facilities
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Miami-Dade Transit Agency
(MDTA) to provide for area-wide coordination relative to transit service and
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by increasing transit service in those locations with a high demand.
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more convenient which helps facilitate local traffic to use alternatives
to the Florida Intrastate Highway System to protect its interregional
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services to better provide for convenient regional travel needs,
according to the adopted plans, within the Sunny Isles Beach area
through the MPO, the TCC, MDTA, and Broward County Transit.
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within the City which have a combined resident and work force
population of more than 10,000 persons per square mile shall be
provided with public transit service having 6O-minute headways and an
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expansion exceeds 4,000 per square mile. The corridor is lh-mile
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elderly persons, and persons with disabilities are aware of the existing transit
services which have been developed to accommodate their demand.
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Program for Mass Transportation Services for Handicapped Persons.
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encourage land uses that promote public transportation in public transportation
corridors to allow for convenient transit service.
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innovative land development regulations that encourage mixed-use developments
to enhance the livability of the City through encouragement of an attractive and
functional mix of living, working, shopping, recreational activities, walking and
bicycle use, internal trip capture and design elements which facilitate transit access.
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improvements to Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard will incorporate
improvements to. increase transit safety and convenience, such as turn-out bays,
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system shall establish the following roadway level of service standards (LOS) for
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recommendation of the Miami-Dade County Street Closure / Traffic Flow
Modification Study and adopted policy.
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level of service on all road segments shown to be operating below their adopted
level of service according to the MUATS model.
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internal satisfaction of trips when analyzing the traffic impact of proposed mixed-
use developments which promote revitalization and redevelopment. Mixed-use
developments are characterized by three (3) or more significant, mutually
supporting uses with significant physical and functional integration of project
components, including uninterrupted pedestrian connections, and that are
developed in conformance with a coherent plan. To this extent, in conjunction
with Policy 2A, part b) of this Element, and in support of the Future Land Use
Element, the City will work to establish a Transportation Concurrency
Management Area (TCMA) in the area bounded by the Town Center Future Land
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emphasizing landscaping, pedestrian, and transit improvements, while
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implement new cross-sections for Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Blvd that will
provide wider sidewalks and adjoining landscaped areas, landscaped medians, bus
pullout bays, and turn lanes at major driveways and street intersections, while
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Boulevard, provide protected pedestrian crossings and median refuge in
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along Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Blvd. underground.
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will support and improve pedestrian comfort on walkways along Collins Avenue
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and as identified by the City's Future Transportation System Map, Miami-Dade
County and FDOT and provide for their acquisition, preservation, or protection
through the development review process.
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developments to provide sufficient right-of-way necessary to reserve land for
existing and future public transportation corridor needs that are rationally related
to the impacts of such future developments.
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proposed land development or redevelopment projects and requests for permits to
utilize or access public right-of-way.
lOD. The City will work towards increasing right-of-way width and/or publicly usable
pedestrian space within private front yard setbacks along Collins Avenue (AlA) in
conjunction with Policies 9A and 9B to provide for safe, enjoyable pedestrian and
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inventory, location, and management with the Future Land Use Map and the
future needs of the residents and visitors to the City.
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during its study for revitalization of Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles
Boulevard, and North Bay Road. The analysis will be used to guide
amendments to this element, land use controls, and City policy
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will provide for a system of improved signage for the public parking area
under the William Lehman Causeway.
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complete the evacuation of people from flood vulnerable Coastal Areas,
consistent with Objective 6 and Policies 6A through 6G of the Coastal Element
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conjunction with Objective 2, and Policy 2A of this Element shall maintain or
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evacuation procedure section of its Emergency Operations Plan (E.O.P.). (see
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expansion in the time required to safely clear the roadways in and from areas
subject to coastal flooding, measures shall be undertaken to maintain the existing
evacuation period. These measures may include programming transportation
improvements to increase the capacity of evacuation routes, eliminate congestion
at critical links and intersections, adjust traffic signalization or use directional
signage, public information programs, or amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
to manage permitted densities in the areas subject to coastal flooding. (see Policy
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need assistance due to physical or medical limitations. (see Policy 6F, Coastal
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Policy 6G of the Coastal Management Element, trees susceptible to damage by
sustained tropical storm force winds (39 knots) shall be not be located along the
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coordination between the City and the County to fully utilize existing
transportation systems management techniques to improve system efficiency.
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areas with potentially low cost TSM solutions such as restricting left turns,
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authorities or transportation management associations, the Florida
Transportation Plan and Florida Department of Transportation's Adopted Work
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Year work programs and Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTP) of the State
and County reflect the City's transportation needs.
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improvements of the MPO.
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adjacent municipalities, and other relevant public and private entities in order to
support and engage in cooperative funding of transportation improvements.
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the City of Sunny Isles Beach through participation in the Metropolitan Planning
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Planning Organization (MPO) through its membership in the MPO and other
intergovernmental coordination mechanisms.
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alternatives to single-occupant vehicles.
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a consistent manner.
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for road improvements.
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Transportation Plan.
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Sunny Isles Beach is in a unique position to add to its housing stock while enhancing
the quality of life for its current residents. Many of the current households in the
community are composed of senior citizens or th~ approaching this age. The current
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family composition, disability, or sexual orientation.
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government that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex,
religion, family composition, disability, or sexual orientation.
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information to the general public, especially very low, low and moderate income
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residential development occurs only if coordinated with plans for the provision of
an adequate level of services and facilities.
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Department of Community Affairs I South Florida Regional Planning Council
"Regional Affordable Housing Strategy" into a citywide affordable housing policy,
to the maximum extent consistent with existing land use, design, urban service,
transportation, environmental and social conditions in the City, including
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incorporated in the form of an amendment to the adopted comprehensive plan.
The amendment will be initiated within six months, or the ftrst available
amendment cycle, following completion of the "Regional Affordable Housing
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the provision of affordable housing as referenced in Rule 9J-5.010 (3) ( c ) (10).
F.AC. which reads as follows: wrhe element shall contain one or more policies
for each objective which address implementation activities for.. .conftrming
arrangements with other local governments concerning affordable housing. It is
not economically feasible to meet affordable housing needs within its jurisdiction
because of unusually high property values within its jurisdiction, or if meeting that
demand within its jurisdiction would require the direction of populations toward
coastal high hazard areas, a local government may satisfy this criterion by having
entered into an interlocal agreement with a nearby local government..." [9J-5.01O
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appropriate land use manner. Expand the professional service and other office
employment opportunities in the designated town center area.
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opportunities and job training for residents of the City in construction phases of
development as well as in permanent jobs created in hotels, motels, apartments and
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targeted toward senior citizen skill enhancement, easing and affording labor force
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studios, or other elements appropriate to a range of cottage industries and evolving
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create independent living quarters for seniors, "granny flats", on existing property
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permitting and building codes that may unduly restrict or increase the cost of
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private for-profit companies and non-profit agencies to improve housing
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corporations constrUCting new housing for rent or sale by low and moderate
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techniques, materials, and manufacturing methods that maintain or improve
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maintenance and enhancement of the existing housing stock.
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considered under the Fair Housing Requirements in Chapter 533 of the Florida
Statutes.
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congregate living facilities, and similar housing facilities consistent with Chapter
419 of the Florida Statutes to ensure wide accessibility and to avoid undue
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by public projects and encourage private sector assistance in relocating people
displaced by private projects.
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individuals displaced through private sector actions.
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relocation assistance for low and moderate income residents who have lost their
housing due to natural disaster.
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T he Recreation and Open Space Element specifically addresses open spaces and
facilities which provide recreational opportunities as their primary function.
Sunny Isles Beach is responsible for the provision of local recreation, parks and
open space to meet the close-to-home recreational needs of the City residents.
Metropolitan Miami-Dade County provides area-wide recreation facilities
serving regional and sub-regional populations. The City of Sunny Isles Beach
enjoys a proximate relationship to two significant regional recreation open
spaces, the Oleta River State Park and the County Haulover Beach Park as well
as recreational benefits from Biscayne Bay and the Adantic Ocean. The bay and
ocean are addressed in the Coastal Management section.
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primary criteria used to determine future park locations and conduct capacity
evaluations. The City of Sunny Isles Beach adopts the County standard of 2.75
acres per 1000 permanent residents which is inclusive of, mini -parks serving sub-
neighborhoods, neighborhood recreation open space, single purpose parks (i.e.
tennis centers, swimming centers, etc.) community recreation open space serving
multiple neighborhoods and district recreation open space, including the
beachfront, that addresses community wide needs .
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and permitting oceanfront development parcels.
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provide additional public access to the beach and inland waterways.
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level of service.
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relative to beach and dune preservation.
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develop and maintain a system of regional and state parks which benefit
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renourishment; coordinate with other jurisdictions and agencies on
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IT IS TIm GOAL OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 1'0 ENHANCE AND
MAINTAIN ITS INFRASfRUCfURE TO SATISFY THE NEEDS OF THE
RESIDENfS AND COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY AND IN CONCURRENCE
WITH OTHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND JURISDICTIONS. THE CITY
SHALL PLAN FOR AND MANAGE ITS FACILITIES AND INFRASfRUCfURE
IN ORDER TO ADEQUATELY SERVE CURRENT AND FUfURE RESIDENTS
AND BUSINESSES IN A FISCALLY PRUDENT MANNER TIIROUGH THE
TIMELY PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE FOR EXlSfING PUBLIC
INVESTMENTS AS WELL AS NEW CAPITAL INVESlMENT. THE CITY
SHALL WORK wrm AND IN SUPPORT OF INFRASfRUCIURE
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED, FUNDED AND MADE
BY ANY AND ALL OTHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, UlUITIES, OR
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Upon adoption of this plan, the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) shall
provide for necessary replacement of existing facilities, upgrading of facilities to
maintain the adopted level of service standards, and new facilities which are
needed and affordable. The measurement of success will be based on the
adoption of the eIE, and the replacement or upgrading that maintains the
adopted level of service.
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habitat when designing sites and selecting landscape material for all public projects
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elimination should be based on fmancial considerations, unless systems are shown
to impinge on health factors of the residents
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available fiscal resources such that scheduling and providing capital facilities for
new development will not degrade adopted service levels.
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systems and facilities, it is not required that these services be analyzed in
accordance with Rule 9J-5.0l6(1)(b) F.A.C. However, with growth it is
anticipated that a school focused on the ftrst few years of the formal education may
be necessary in Sunny Isles Beach in the future. Thus, the City will seek to foster
the development of such a facility as the population dynamics warrant.
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analyzed with attention paid to elimination of hazards or improvements to safety,
elimination of below-standard conditions and capacity deftcits, demonstrated
linkage between growth and facility service area, capital and operating cost
fmancial feasibility, contractUal or mandated obligations, and coordination with
capital improvement efforts of other public agencies and utilities.
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so that sufficient public facilities will be planned and programmed to be available
when needed. All development orders authorizing new or significant expansion of
existing urban land uses shall be contingent upon the provision of services at the
levels of service that meet or exceed the adopted standards, except as otherwise
provided in the "Concurrency Management" objective of the crn.
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investments for each of the following levels of service for each element deftned:
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maximum daily capacity of no less than 2% above the maximum day flow for the
preceding year, and an average daily capacity 2% above the average daily per capita
system demand for the preceding 5 years. Water quality shall meet federal, State,
and County primary standards for potable water . Water shall be delivered to users
at a pressure no less than 20 pounds per square inch (p.s.i.) and no greater than
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based on the land use served, minimum ftre flow shall be maintained as follows:
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physical capacity no less than the annual average daily sewage flow. Effluent
discharged from wastewater treatment plants shall meet all federal, State, and
County standards. The system shall collectively maintain the capacity to collect
and dispose of the average daily per capita sewage system demand for the
preceding 5 years. The level of service standards for Sanitary Sewer service are
established by Policy 2A2 of the Infrastructure Element.
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County-owned solid waste disposal facilities and those operated under contract
with the City and County for disposal, shall collectively maintain a solid waste
disposal capacity sufficient to accommodate waste flows committed to the system
through for a minimum of 5 years through long-term interlocal agreements or
contracts with municipalities and private water haulers, and anticipated non-
committed waste flows.
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established by Policies 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, and 8F of the Transportation element.
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provision of recreational open space shall be 2.75 acres of public and private
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the City contains both a Flood Protection (FP) and Water Quality (WQ)
component. The minimum acceptable Flood Protection Level of Service
(FPLOS) standards for the City shall be protection from the degree of flooding
that would result for a duration of one day from a 10 year storm, with exceptions
in previously developed canal basins as provided below, where additional
development to this base standard would pose a risk to existing development. All
strUCtureS shall be construed at, or above, the minimum floor elevation specified in
the federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps as specified in chapter 11-C of the Code,
whichevet" is higher.
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shall be met when the annual average for each of the following 12 priority
NPDES pollUtants does not exceed the following target criteria for each of
those pollutants within a canal basin, or sub-basin, as determined in
accordance with procedures established by Miami-Dade County DERM.
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not meet either the FPLOS or the WQLOS shall be required to conform to
Best Management Practices (BMPs) as provided by Miami-Dade County
Code. Owners of commercial properties, where BMPs are required, shall
demonstrate that their on-site storm water system is inspected two times per
year and maintained and cleaned as required. Private residential developments
in areas where BMPs are required shall demonstrate that their on-site storm
water systems are inspected two times per year and maintained and cleaned as
required.
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standards for those services listed in the CIE will be upgraded and maintained at
adopted levels by making reasonable, adequate fiscal resources available.
3A. To the extent possible, costs of improvements to public infrastrUCtUre directly
attributed to the proposed developments should be borne by the development
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to assure the fiscal resources are available to maintain acceptable levels of service.
Such funding mechanisms that may be considered include but are not necessarily
limited to special taxing distriCts, municipal taxing service units, local option taxes,
local gas tax, general obligation bonds, and special assessment districts for parks,
police, under-grounding utilities and other such municipal purposes, and special
purpose authorities.
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programs and procedures to require all development, regardless of size, to
contribute its proportionate share of costs for capital facilities, parks and recreation,
emergency and/or public safety services, or funds or land therefor, or other such
municipal purposes necessary to accommodate impact of the proposed development
or increment of redevelopment over and above preexisting development on a site.
The City shall periodically review and update fee schedules to ensure that all public
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Planning Organization, the City will work with Miami-Dade County and others to
give highest priority funding of necessary capacity improvements to roadways and
transit services that would help to relieve congestion on Florida Intrastate Highway
System facilities as defined in Section 338.001, F.S., that are operating below their
adopted LOS standard.
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charges for the use of public facilities, especially what is known as "peak. load
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reconstruct utility systems to minimize overhead impacts on public street
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in underground configurations to the greatest extent feasible.
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AND PROTECTION OF ALL NATIJRAL AND IllSfORIC RESOURCES; LIMIT
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES IN AREAS SUBJECf TO DFSfRUCTION BY
NATURAL DISASfERS; AND PROTECf HUMAN LIFE AND PROPERlY IN
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tidally connected coastal marshes, elevated boardwalks, designed to minimize the
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remain in the City shall be maintained, protected, and incorporated into
landscaping plans where development or redevelopment is to occur. To promote
re-vegetation of coastal band mangrove trees, pruning or alteration of propagate
or seed bearing trees shall be conducted in such a manner to preserve as much of
the seed source as possible. Limited removal and trimming of mangrove trees for
the purpose of providing necessary maintenance and/or visual shoreline access may
be permitted, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 24.58 of the Code, as may be
amended from time to time, if monitored and done under expert supervision and
mitigation is performed, if required, by Miami-Dade County DERM.
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monitored for three years or until such time as a viable self-perpetuating wetland
habitat is established. Created habitats shall be perpetually maintained free of
invasive exotic vegetation. Habitats of endangered or threatened species shall not
be degraded or destroyed.
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street ends, rights-of-way, parks and other public or semi-public shorelines.
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that would result in the destruction of grass/algae flats, hard bottom or other
viable benthic communities shall be permitted in Dumfoundling Bay, the tidal
portions or their natural tributaries, except as provided for in Chapter 24.58 of the
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habitats, and living resources shall be utilized by the City to improve permitting
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rubble to create permitted artificial reefs in deep dredged holes and troughs in
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dune vegetation, and by providing elevated footpaths or other means of traversing
the dune without contributing to erosion. All su~equent activities or development
actions on, or bordering the restored beach, shall be compatible with and
contribute to beach maintenance.
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protect its coastal area and shoreline from the establishment of invasive exotic pest
plant species that degrade native coastal vegetation. The City shall support the
County Parks Department and DERM's efforts relative to exotic pest plant control
planning and programs that include public involvement to restore parkland and
other natural areas by removing invasive exotic plants and reseeding or replanting
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protect and enhance the City's existing shore lines along both the Atlantic Ocean
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with coastal or estuarine water masses), and water-related uses by
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4A. The City in cooperation with Miami-Dade Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and other agencies shall maintain traditional
recreational uses of the shoreline and beaches by enforcing public safety
measures and not allowing user conflicts to increase to a point that
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estuarine waters shall be permitted to diminish water surface areas that
have been traditionally and intensively used by the general public for
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allowable under all State and local laws shall be permitted in, on, over or
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approved signs shall be erected on, over, or upon estuarine or coastal
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involvement in natural areas restoration including removing invasive
exotic plant species, reseeding or replanting native vegetation, enhancing
habitat, monitoring wildlife, and renourishing dunes in coastal parks.
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6A. Coordinate with other adjacent municipal jurisdictions, including the City of Bal
Harbour, the Village of Golden Beach, the City of North Miami Beach, and the
City of Aventura to maintain an updated, coordinated hurricane evacuation plan
for the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
6B. Participate with Miami-Dade County to annually review and update the hurricane
evacuation procedure section of its Emergency Operations Plan (E.O.P.). (see
Policy 12C, Transportation Element)
6C. The City shall coordinate public education programs with Miami-Dade County to
notify households and operators of hotels, motels or time-share apartments in
flood vulnerable Coastal Areas of their need to evacuate and seek safe shelter in the
event of a hurricane. The public education program should also be utilized to
disseminate emergency preparedness information. Emergency information shall be
printed in the community interest section of the telephone book.
6D. The City shall encourage its residents to be better prepared and more self-reliant in
the event of a hurricane, including planning ahead for early evacuation and
sheltering with family or friends living outside evacuation areas.
6E. The City shall establish and maintain mumal aid agreements and contracts that
would facilitate and expedite post-disaster emergency response and recovery.
6F. If any update of the hurricane evacuation study shows an increase or projected
expansion in the time required to safely clear the roadways in and from areas
subject to coastal flooding, measures shall be undertaken to maintain the existing
evacuation period. To the extent that measures within the City will help maintain
evacuation time, they may include:
1) programming transportation improvements to lOcrease the capacity of
evacuation routes;
2) eliminate congestion at critical links and intersections;
3) adjust traffic signalization or use directional signage;
4) public information programs; or
5) amendments to the Future Land Use Plan Map to reduce evacuation
volumes via permitted land uses and use intensities.
6G. Mobile homes parks, sites that provide hookup facilities to mobile homes, or the
location of mobile homes as accessory dwelling units on private properties shall
not be allowed within the City. This does not include the storage of an
unoccupied mobile home on a private property consistent with all other City code
and requirements.
6H. The City shall maintain and annually update a listing of people with special needs
to plan for the mobilization required to safely evacuate and shelter those who may
need assistance due to physical or medical limitations.
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that may use buses for evacuation to allocate sufficient transit capacity to safely
evacuate the City's households that do not have autos, or persons otherwise unable
to evacuate by private automobile.
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shall be removed from the rights-of-way of evacuation routes and replaced with
suitable, preferably native, species. To strengthen trees planted along roadways
and reduce future breakage and blowdowns, the City shall implement an ongoing
tree maintenance program of regular trimming and fertilizing. This Policy will be
implemented in conjunction with Objective 9, Policy 9A, Policy 9D, and Policy
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planning and implementation of pre-disaster hazard mitigation measures. Pre-
disaster planning for post-disaster redevelopment shall direct population
concentrations away from the undeveloped designated Coastal High Hazard
Areas and away from identified high-risk areas during post-disaster
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Dade County Hazard Mitigation Plan to provide comprehensive pre-
disaster planning for pre- and post-disaster activities, development, and
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relocate, or construct new public buildings and infrastructure, consistent
with Policy 9F, shall be identified by the County to support and expedite
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hurricane and consistent with available personnel and funding, the City
shall cooperate with the County in the implementation of the County's
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areas requiring rehabilitation or redevelopment; implement the
redevelopment plan to reduce or eliminate future exposure of life and
property to hurricanes; analyze and recommend to the City Commission
hazard mitigation options for damaged areas and public facilities; and
recommend amendments, if needed, to the City's Comprehensive
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market value shall be reconstrUcted to insure compliance with the South
Florida Building Code and the requirements of Chapter ll-C of the Code
for strUCtures located in the 'V" Zone and the lOO-year floodplain. The
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be a high risk area for development, permitted post-disaster densities and
intensities shall not exceed the permitted pre-storm densities and
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damage to pilings, foundations, or load bearing walls shall be required to
rebuild landward of their present location and/or be structurally modified
to meet current building codes.
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shall be improved through redesign and reconstrUCtion of the street
network, signage, and expansion of public transportation systems and
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PROVIDE FOR POTABLE WATER, SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASfE, AND
DRAINAGE FACll..fI1ES THAT MEET THE CITY'S NEEDS IN A MANNER
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concert and in conformance with the future land use element of the
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maximum daily capacity that is no less than i-percent above the
maximum daily flow for the preceding year, and an average
daily capacity 2-percent above the average daily per capita
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pounds per square inch (psi) and no greater than 100 psi.
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2B. Except as provided by Objective 1 and the supporting policies, no
development order authorizing new development or a significant
expansion of an existing use shall be issued for any area of the City which
is served by a potable water or sanitary sewer facility which does not meet
the standards in Policy 2A or will not meet these standards concurrent
with the completion of the development. In any case where the federal,
State, or County standards referenced in Policy 2A are revised, a
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for public facilities to meet both existing and projected needs as identified in this
plan through implementation of those projects listed in the Capital
Improvements Element. All improvements for replacement, expansion or
increase in capacity of facilities shall conform with the adopted policies of this
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facility improvements will be evaluated for funding in accordance with
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environmental integrity of the community, consistent with the
policies of this Plan and applicable federal, State, and County
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capacity or in performance. These include the retrofit of
deteriorating facilities that fail or threaten to fail to meet health,
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comprehensive plan for wastewater and potable water facilities, and
are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the
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coordinate significant private and public planning activities with adjacent
municipalities and the County. The City shall maintain procedures and
requirements to assure that all development, regardless of size,
contributes its proportionate share of the cost of providing water and
sewer facilities necessary to accommodate the impact of the proposed
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that a sufficient, economical supply of fresh water is available to meet current
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that all potable water distribution systems shall reduce unaccounted-for
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plants and sewage treatment plants shall adopt methods that reuse water
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needed, to assure that low water usage plumbing ftxtures are used in all
new buildings or in conjunction with permitted renovations in accord
with Florida's Water Conservation Act, Section 553.14, F.S. Improved
procedures for plumbing inspections and mechanisms for approving
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Community Design Element
The Community Design Element focuses its concern on the end result of
the land development process: what the community l<x>ks like and
whether the end result fits with Sunny Isles Beach's unique physical
setting, strengthens a unified identity and community image and fosters
harmonious surroundings that enhance the visual quality of life for its
citizens and visitors.
Community Design Goal:
TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE WELL DESIGNED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE HARMONIUS, OONTRIBUfE TO AN
IDENTIFIABLE COMMUNITY IDENTITY AND PRESERVE TIlE UNIQUE
AESfHETIC ASSETS OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH'S SETI1NG AND NATURAL
ENVIRONMENTS.
Objective 1
The City shall establish a Community Appearance Code of Standards and
Guidelines and an appointed Board to review public and private development
improvements for consistency with the adopted Code.
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lA. Develop and adopt a code of standards and guidelines for architectural, site, signage,
Street8cape and landscape design to provide guidance and support to the public and
private sector in assuring an appropriate fit of new development to Community
appearance standards.
IB. Develop clear procedural guidelines and professional staff and competent board
member review for the administration of the Community Appearance Code to assure
a clear, fair, balanced and a timely process for applying the code.
1 C. Assure creativity and diversity in design expressions through the application of basic
design principles rather than conformity to a subjective design style.
ID. Adopt a comprehensive community design program setting standards for the physical
improvement and visual enhancement of public streets and properties and the interface
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greenways linking multiple private and public properties, particularly, where
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compatibility and legibility in communicating availability of services and location of
public facilities.
IG. Establish and adopt minimum standards and guidelines narrowly tailored for the
design and placement of public utilities, public street hardware such as fire hydrants
and street lighting and street name signs and including private services and facilities
such as telephones, emergency call boxes, news racks, vending, news stands,
transportation shelters, and special event signage and banners within the public street
right of ways and public Jands which will maintain high aesthetic community design
standards, correct visual blight, as well as correct safety issues that may now exist.
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informational system of signage, informational kiosks and directional guides and maps
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civic event banners and urban wall mural displays.
A City Lights Program to encourage aesthetic lighting
enhancements of public facilities, architecture,
public street landscaping, city entrances, Urban
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PROVIDE FOR THE CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTALLY
SOUND USE, AND PROTECTION OF ALL AQUATIC AND
UPLAND ECOSYSTEMS AND NAlURAL RESOURCES, AND
PROTECf THE FUNCTIONS OF AQUIFER RECHARGE AREA
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The City shall cooperate with the County to improve air quality in the County to
meet all national Ambient Air Quality Standards set by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EP A) and their respective deadlines; and reduce human
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Emissions of fumes and vapors from all hazardous waste facilities shall be
controlled, and these facilities shall comply with Lowest Achievable Emission
Rates. Bio-hazardous waste incinerators shall achieve toxic emission standards as
specified in the Florida Administrative Code; and vapor control systems shall be
required to reduce hydrocarbon emissions from vehicles being filled at gas
stations.
Sunny Isles Beach shall support and encourage significant enhancement of
public transit services and implementation of transportation system management
(TSM) programs including such measures as ride-share incentives, employer-
based transportation management and the use of flex-time that shall be
implemented in Miami-Dade County to provide feasible and attractive
alternatives to use of the private automobile by 2000.
Residential and other high occupancy land uses shall not be located in an area
that may be adversely impacted by stationary sources of air pollutant emissions.
Miami-Dade County shall monitor inspection and enforcement activities
required by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Conswner Services to
determine whether pesticide application in Miami-Dade County is being
conducted according to the label. In an attempt to reduce pesticide use, Miami-
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The City shall cooperate with the County to develop alternatives to the disposal
of plastic mulch.
Buildings with unacceptable levels of friable asbestos will be treated pursuant to
State and federal regulations to prevent further exposure and threat to human
health.
Additional air quality and hazardous waste standards shall be developed to
minimize human exposure to carcinogens and radiation consistent with the
result of pertinent research and the policies of State and federal agencies.
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The use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofuorocarbons (HCFCs)
as refrigerants shall be strictly regulated and controlled in Sunny Isles Beach by
the County. The sale and purchase of CFCs or HCFCs shall be limited to
permitted businesses and certified technicians only. All products that utilize or
are manufactured using CFCs or HCFCs as a propellant or blowing agent are
prohibited for sale within Miami-Dade County.
The City shall work with the County to implement its C02 Plan
recommendations to reduce C02 levels by the year 2005.
The City shall work with the County to expand its air monitoring network in
order to better evaluate air quality throughout the County.
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positive outfalls and the proper maintenance of storm water systems.
Industries and businesses which generate and/or handle more than 50 gallons of
hazardous and industrial wastes per year shall be identified and monitored.
Coordination among agencies that require reporting of hazardous wastes shall
be improved.
Best Management Practices for potential sources of water pollution shall include
reduction in the use of hazardous materials and, wherever possible, the reuse and
recycling of materials on site. Best Management Practices shall also be
established to address those wastes that must be removed from site, including
reusing and recycling of the waste in other operations. All practical, recycling
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have their soils excavated and replaced with suitable fill material or they shall be
otherwise stabilized as necessary to ensure the structural integrity of the
proposed development for the expected life of the development and structures
under normal use.
Objective 4
The City shall protect and preserve the biological and hydrological
functions of the Coastal Wetlands identified in the Land Use Element.
Future impacts to the biological functions of publicly and privately owned
wetlands shall be mitigated. All privately owned wetlands identified by the
South Florida Regional Planning Council as Natural Resources of
Regional Significance and wetlands on Federal, State, or County land
acquisition lists shall be supponed as a high priority for public acquisition.
Publicly acquired wetlands shall be restored and managed for their natural
resource, habitat and hydrologic values.
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are necessary to prevent or eliminate a threat to public health, safety or welfare;
or 2) are water dependent, clearly in the public interest and no other reasonable
alternative exists or; 3) are carried out in accordance with an approved basin
management plan or; 4) are in areas that have been highly disturbed or
degraded and where restoration of a wetland with an equal or greater value in
accordance with federal, State and local regulations is feasible. Habitats critical
to endangered or threatened species shall not be destroyed.
Wetland mitigation areas shall be preferentially located adjacent to canals or in
biologically degraded wetland that are adjacent to, or that could serve as
corridors between Resources of Regional Significance.
The City shall cooperate with the County in its efforts to work with the
appropriate federal, State, regional and local agencies to develop wedand basin
management plans for all the planned future wetlands areas in Miami-Dade
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identify and resolve incompatible goals, objectives, policies and
development proposed in local government comprehensive plans and to
determine and respond to the needs for coordination processes and
procedures with adjacent local governments, and regional and state
agencies. Intergovernmental coordination shall be utilized to the extent
required to carry out the provisions of this plan.
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dispute resolution process when necessary to mediate the resolution of
confliCts with other local governments and regional agencies. The City
may use alternative procedures whenever appropriate for the matter of
imminent dispute, including agreements authorized by Section
163.3171(4), F.S., or other non-judicial approaches.
The City shall support the County's efforts to encourage the
development of a regional forum to address the needs and strategies for
providing and developing public services and facilities as well as to
enable intergovernmental review of regionally significant public facilities
which involve locally unwanted land uses.
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the transponation disadvantaged.
The City shall work cooperatively with the County and other local
governments to identify opportunities for affordable housing.
Encourage the establishment of joint funding cycles for federal, State
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a State and Federal roadways - Florida Department ofTransponation
a Drainage - South Florida Water Management District
a Potable water supply - City of North Miami Beach
a Sanitary Sewers - Miami-Dade County
a Regional policies - South Florida Regional Planning Council &
South Florida Water Management District.
Objective 3
Encourage the use of interlocal agreements to improve coordination of local
development and the effective and efficient delivery of local services.
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enhanced.
Encourage the establishment of formal agreements among the necessary
governmental bodies to implement coordinated planning for the development of
public facilities and services.
Development activities shall adhere to the guidelines, policies and provisions of
applicable interlocal agreements.
Support the County's efforts to encourage the creation or development of a
State and/or regional finance corporation that is empowered to enter into
interlocal agreements with cities and counties to increase available credit for new
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the coastal area for local governments with spoil disposal responsibilities.
The dispute resolution process of the Coastal Resources Interagency
Management Committee will be utilized, if necessary, to resolve any conflict
arising between a coastal local government and a public agency seeking a
disposal site for dredged spoil.
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Encourage the achievement of a coordinated strategy for regional economic
development that addresses opponunities and threats and promotes assets in
South Florida for spons and entertainment, international business, tourism and
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Encourage the development of a South Florida Regional International Affairs
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business.
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initiatives including Enterprise Florida.
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Ensure adequate and timely shelter within the region for those residing in
hurricane evacuation areas by encouraging all levels of government to work
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reaching consensus. Such criteria should include but not be limited to: locations
of shelter; structUral integrity of shelter; space provided per person; and
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Access Control Transit
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Housing Assistance
Redevelopment
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Equal Opportunity
Water Management
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The City of Swmy Isles
Beach, located entirely on a
barrier island, consists of an
area of just over 1,686 acres.
About 43% of the total
City, or 736 acres, consists
of water within the canals
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Waterway. The actual land
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under 950 acres. The land is
largely developed, with only
3% or 50 acres remaining
vacant. As shown in table to the right, the predominant land use is residential, including hotels and
motels, accounting for 521 acres or approximately 31% of the total City area. Highway and road
rights-of-way acconnt for almost 150 acres or 8.9% of the total area. Business and office use occupy
105 acres, with the beach areas consisting of98 acres.
Medium to high density developments are the predominant residential structures, accounting for
73% of residential acreage. Low density or single family unit areas comprise 22% of the City's
residential acreage as shown below. The two primary
single family areas or neighborhoods are located at
Adantic Island and Golden Shores. One single family
dwelling unit located within the southwest portion of
Adantic Island is registered with the State Division
of Historical Resource Master Site file as having
historical significance due to its 1920's
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the City, but primarily concentrated along the west side of Collins Avenue and adjacent to Swmy
Isles Boulevard. The majority of this acreage consists of multi-tenant re~ with some integrated
office and service activity. Along the west side of Collins Avenue, many commercial buildings are
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In spite of its relatively small scale and limited undeveloped land, the City of Swmy Isles Beach is
blessed with important resources. The Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, along with
the adjoining shoreline, are the City's largest and most important resources.
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combination of clear cutting and dredge and fill development construction methods employed in the
City prior to its incorporation. While the southeast area of the City contains a few vacant waterfront
parcels, these areas are created through natural or dredging spoil disposition. Thus, they are
essentially devoid of indigenous wildlife or vegetation species.
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The City is bordered by development to the north, west and south. To the north, low density single
family housing in the town of Golden Beach borders the City. To the west across the Intracoastal
Waterway, the abutting land uses in the City of Aventura are generally medium to high density
residential. The City of North Miami Beach, also to the west, consists of both commercial and
medium to high density residential. The abutting areas to the south and southwest of the City in
unincorporated Miami Dade County are predominantly used for recreation and open space,
including the Oleta River State Recreation Area and Haulover Beach Park.
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The City's zoning classifications are designed to distinguish and regulate residential and business
uses by type, density, and other physical characteristics. The table that follows provides a brief
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The City's current infrastructure combined with service agreements with other jurisdictions and
private vendors provides local residents and businesses with good levels of service. It is further
anticipated that the available facilities and services will be adequate to meet future demand and
needs based on growth.
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The future need and demand should comfortably fall within the City's capacity. Redevelopment
activity occurring and anticipated along the Collins Avenue business area will increase intensity and
possible use of services in a reasonable and manageable way. Reuse opportunities of other
developed land will in many cases trade existing units for new units.
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transferred through overhead power lines. These lines are considered problematic from an aesthetic
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The previously conducted "Beachfront Redevelopment Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Study," which
related to the east side of Collins Avenue, confirmed the need for the City to revise regulations
governing density and size of new projects within the City.
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position. Given the condition of existing structures, coupled with prime waterfront location and
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time of the study, condominiwn properties owned by multiple owners were deemed less likely to be
redeveloped and were therefore excluded from the analysis. The analysis considered a variety of
alternatives for redevelopment at Floor Area Ratio intensities of 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5. Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) is the ratio of gross floor area (excluding covered parking) to land area.
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related to property values, the number of persons per unit, traffic generation rates, and water and
sewage generation levels. Building mass studies for a typical redevelopment site at FAR's of2.0, 2.5,
3.0, and 3.5 and at building heights of 150 feet, 300 feet, and 400 feet, were performed. The study
employed assumptions regarding property value, size and dimensions, household size and
occupancy, unit size, floor area, density, water and sewer impacts and new traffic.
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units per acre. During the peak six months of the year the 2,810 new units would house roughly
5,612 people. Under this scenario the City's tax base would increase by $742,714,524. Water and
sewage usage would increase by approximately 587,614 additional gallons each day.
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add 3,175 new dwelling units. At this FAR level the density of units per acre is assumed to be
47.31, again based upon a gross building floor area of 2,302 square feet. The new units would
house 6,350 people during the peak season and would result in a net increase of approximately
710,172 gallons of water and sewage per day. The additional households would also result in an
increase in traffic of 2,107 trips per day. The anticipated impact upon the City's tax base would be
an increase of $853,994,419.
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56.77 units per acre. Each unit would contain a gross floor area of 2,302 square feet. The new units
would be home to additional 7,170 persons during the peak season. Traffic would increase by 4,157
trips per day. The net increase on the water and sewer systems would amount to approximately
847,903 gallons per day. The City's tax base would likely increase by $979,050,624.
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feet. The anticipated density would be 66.23 units per acre. The almost four thousand new units
would house roughly 7,945 persons during peak season who would increase traffic by 6,094 trips
per day. The net impact upon water and sewer systems would be approximately 978,047 gallons per
day. The City would experience an increase of $1,097,218,674 in its tax base.
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Miami Beach confirmed that the existing water system could acconunodate the need for an
additional one million gallons of water per day under the FAR 3.5 scenario. Miami Dade County
Utilities Department reported that the pumping station serving the City of Sunny Isles Beach would
require upgrading in order to meet the additional sewage flows from the beachfront.
Redevelopment at the FAR's of 2.0 and 2.5 would most likely require an upgrading of three of the
four existing pumping stations. Redevelopment at the 3.0 or 3.5 would probably require an
upgrading of all four stations. It is also believed that that the existing roadway systems can safely
and effectively handle new traffic related to the FAR 3.5 scenario without any significant decrease in
the adopted level of service.
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of the four FAR alternatives would be feasible. At a Floor Area Ratio of 2.0, only two sites were
identified (Pan American Rio Ocean Resort and the Ocean Roc Resort Motel) that would have
allegedly exceeded a land acquisition cost which would not permit the development of units selling
for under $400,000 (five times the per unit land cost). At a FAR of 2.5, all of the identified
redevdopment sites could have allegedly contained units at a sales price below $400,000 and all but
four sites (Pan American Rio Ocean, Suez Motel-south, Beach Harbor Hotel, and Ocean Roc
Resort Motel) could allegedly be redeveloped with units selling for less than $300,000. The Floor
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FAR incentives and density bonuses are incorporated for beach access easements, beach
renourishment, building amenities, pedestrian safety, landscaping, mass transit, including bus
shelters and boardwalks.
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With respect to undeveloped and redevelopable land, the final regulations chosen by the City
resulted in a conflict between densities, FAR, and market conditions. Density limits did not allow
for maximization of FAR and residential units less than 2,000 square feet. In spite of the previous
FAR study, escalated property values, coupled with density caps, generally financially hinder or
prevent the construction of smaller than 2,000 square foot condominiwns, particularly along the
east side of Collins Avenue.
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The FEMA Flood Zone Map indicates that the City is basically subject to a one hundred year flood
conditions. Since any new developments will be required to satisfy or exceed FEMA's requirements
for minimum floor elevations, new residents and businesses will not be significantly impacted by
potential coastal flooding with continued application of the requirements to new developments.
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The housing component was prepared in accordance with Chapter 163 F. S. and Rule 9J-5. The
purpose of this section is to define existing conditions so that the City can attempt to identify and
meet projected deficits in the supply of housing, through policies that will assist the private sector.
The plarming time frame for the housing covers both the five year period from 1999 to 2004 and
the ten year period from 1999 to 2009, in accordance with Rule 9J-5.oo5(4)F.A.C. A majority of
the data is based on the 1990 Census.
As shown in the following table, 1990 Census figures reported that the City contained over 10,000
housing units. This compares to about 771,000 w1its in Miami-Dade County. Thus, the housing
stock in Swmy Isles Beach represents slighdy more than 1% of the metropolitan county area's
housing stock.
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In 1990, a majority of 65% of the City's housing stock was constructed between the years 1970 to
1979. Roughly 22% of the housing stock. was at least 30 years old. Yet, roughly 12.5% was
constructed between 1980 and 1990. Furthermore, additional w1its are under construction or had
plan approval prior to the incorporation of the City. Some of the current devdopment proposals
include the elimination of existing multi-w1it condo devdopment along the beach. Thus, some of
the new units are really replacement units that will result in the proportion of units built in the past
twenty years continuing to increase.
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Isles Beach. Unlike Miami-Dade, where about one-fourth (27.2%) of the housing units were built
between 1970 and 1979, a majority of the Sunny Isles Beach units were built during those years.
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1990 and 1997 almost 1,400 new 1990 1 176 0 177
residential dwdling units were devdoped 1991 3 247 0 250
within the City. The majority of the new 1992 3 42 0 45
units were multi-unit condominiwns as 1993 0 270 0 270
shown in the table to the right. 1994 1 76 0 77
1995 1 283 0 284
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Miami-Dade County as a whole. In 1990, there were roughly 6,778 households in 10,307 units,
representing an average of 1.73 persons per household. Miami-Dade County in 1990 had an
average household size of 2.75 persons.
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factors, the differences in owner and renter occupancy levels between the City of Sunny Isles Beach
and Miami-Dade County are not statistically significant. In 1990,54.2% of the units in the county
were owner occupied, while 50.1% of the City of Sunny Isles Beach's units were owner occupied.
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shown in the table that follows. About 26% of the 1990 housing stock had an estimated value of
less than $100,000. The proportion is bdow many but not all of the Miami-Dade County Major
Statistical Areas. It is also noted that almost one-half (46.1%) of the housing units were estimated
to be valued between $100,000 and $199,999.
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housing are also identified in the census. The table that follows immediatdy reveals that owner
occupied housing costs represent the highest proportion of income for City residents earning less
than $20,000 per year as would be anticipated and as is generally true dsewhere. Also as would be
anticipated, the higher the income the lower the proportion spent on housing.
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The presented income category figures previously noted on the residents of Sunny Isles Beach as
well as those that follow are based on the 1990 Census. [Information on median household
incomes for both the City and County are presented in accordance with Rule 9]-5.010(2) (a).]
In 1990, the average household income for the County was well above that of the City. The
County's average was estimated at roughly $27,000, while the City's averaged $22,000, or $5,000
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The following table provides the income ranges based upon the median for very low, low,
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Very Low Less than 50% Less than $11,064 Less than $13,455
Low 50% to 80% $11,064 - $17,702 $13,455 - $21~527
Moderate 80% to 120% $17,702 - $26,554 $21,527 - $32.291
Middle 120% to 150% $26,554 - $33.192 $32.291 - $40,364
Upper-Middle to Greater than 150% Greater than $33,192 Greater than $40,364
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Based on the proposed number of units constructed under the previously presented FAR scenarios
and the redevdopment opportunities, projections for housing units, households, and population
were made by Walter H. Keller, Inc. The future estimates assume an increase in the number of
people per household yidd as indicated in the table that follows.
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Thus, possible redevdopment sites, identified based on current use and ownership, are the primary ,
means by which unit increases will occur in the future. According to the analysis undertaken, it was
determined that approximatdy 2,400 dwdling units are located in buildings that are potential
"candidates" for redevdopment in the next ten years. Review of recent and approved redevdopment
projects indicates that 4,000 dwdling units are likely to be built in the area east of Collins, along the
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to the fact that the City is essentially "built out", the development of new housing will take the form
of redevdopment of existing structures and parcels or repositioning of existing parcels. Based on the
FAR work, it is estimated that redevelopment of parcels along Collins will average 61 units per acre.
Thus, based on the FAR analysis by Walter H. Keller, Inc. approximatdy 65 acres ofland would be
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In accordance with Rule 9J-5.010(2)(d), the City of Sunny Isles Beach has been and will continue
to participate in Miami-Dade countywide efforts for the provision of housing and housing-
construction assistance. As defmed, many of the current residents are low income. Their housing
needs have been met in the past and will continue to be met by the private sector. The private
sector has adequately addressed all of the new housing demand in the City to date. Additionally, the
City contains adequate single-family and multi-family developments to provide for the full range of
income residents. Based on land values, the higher the density of devdopment, the more probable
the accommodation of affordable housing.
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The City's existing housing ddivery systems was analyzed using Rule 9J-5.010(2)(e). The City
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maintains a quality working rdationship with the development community to ensure continued
quality development. The City has taken a pro-active position as problems arise.
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The City's FAR Study was utilized to determine, as has previously been reported, if infrastructure
can accommodate future devdopment, in conformance with Rule 9J-5.010(2)(f)1. The overall
redevelopment density can be achieved by existing water connections with the City of North Miami
Beach. The anticipated additional vehicle trips of 6,094 can be accommodated by the existing
roadways. Affordable housing can and is accommodated throughout all parts of the City .
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The City has a limited number of uniOl that may be considered substandard. These are primarily
situated along the east side of Collins Avenue in units originally built as hotels. These units will be
eliminated through the redevdopment of the parcels, requiring no further action by the City.
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The City has a few properties that may be considered of historical significance. As the City
continues to age, other properties may qualify for historic status with either the State of Federal
governments; thus, consistent policies with Rule 9J-5.010(2)(f)5 have been added.
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The entire City of Sunny Isles Beach is located upon a barrier island and is within the Coastal
Management area. Inclusive of water bodies and right-of-ways, the Coastal Management Area
contains approximatdy 800 acres. This section of the plan is designed to: provide the background
for a plan for devdopment within the coastal area that would restrict devdopment that would
damage coastal upland and marine resources; protect citizens from tropical hurricanes and storm
tides; and limit expenditures in areas and locations subject to destruction by potential natural
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Existing land use information was presented in verbal and table form in the Land Use Element. As
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road right-of-way (8.9% or 150 acres); business activity (6.2%); beach area (5.8%); vacant
parcels (3%); and parks, recreation and open space (about 1%).
./ About 73% of the residential category is medium to high density devdopment, with 10,800 of
the 11,674 units being multi-family. Some of the mid-rise and some of the established
waterway residential devdopments have densities ranging from 50 to 75 dwdling units per acre.
./ Less than 1% of the area is associated with public uses.
./ Approximatdy 17 acres, excluding waterways, are associated with public, semi-public and
private recreation and open space.
./ About 50 acres of land is undevdoped, with most having been cleared of indigenous vegetation,
except for about an 8.7 acres mangrove site situated north of Sunny Isles Boulevard on the
Intracoastal Waterway.
./ About 737 acres, or 43.7% of the coastal management area is associated with canals and the
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A significant portion of the City's economic base is direcdy rdated to the City's two most important
natural resources, the Adantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Florida Administrative
Code (Chapter 9J-5) defines water dependent and water rdated uses as:
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water areas because the use requires access to water body for transportation including ports
or marinas, recreation, dectrical generating facilities or water supply.
. Water Rdated Uses - means activities which are not directly dependent upon access to a
water body, but which provide goods and services that are directly associated with water
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The City has a number of uses, both residential and commercial, that satisfy the above definitions,
particularly the Water Rdated definition. An inventory of those uses is provided below. It should be
noted that there are additional uses, such as shoreline restaurants, hotds, and resorts, that may not
strictly satisfy the State's definition but clearly have an economic and physical relationship to the
water bodies.
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Le Montcalm Private Residential/Club Marina
Le Launer Private Residential/Qub Marina
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Poinciana Island Private Residential/Club Marina
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Coastal Towers Private Residential/Club Marina
Arlen House Private Residential/aub Marina
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The State Division of Historical Resources has identified only one house on Atlantic Island. The
house is representative of the 1920's Mediterranean Revival Architecture. No other governmental
entity has identified any other structures.
Shoreline Land Use Conflicts
Residential properties, particularly multifamily dwellings, represent the most common category of
shoreline land use. This fact combined with a limited supply of vacant land adjacent to the
Intracoastal Waterway has an adverse impact upon the opportunities to expand water dependent
and rdated uses. While an increase in activities such as marinas, boat storage, and recreational uses
may be desirable, any new such devdopments have the potential to create conflict with existing
residential uses.
New water dependent or rdated uses could be located on the vacant property on the south side of
Sunny Isles Boulevard. Such activity may intertwine with proposed concepts for reuse of that area
for new restaurant and entertainment uses in proximity to the proposed new City Hall.
Soil Conditions
The majority of the City, most of the developed area, is comprised of filled, man-made, and altered
urban land. Since a majority of the City is served by sanitary sewer systems and all new
development will be served by said systems, an analysis of soils for future septic suitability is
unnecessary .
Natural Resources
As a result of devdopment practices prior to incorporation of the city, most of the island's existing
coastal vegetation and wildlife are located on small and isolated sites within the City. Wetlands
contain marine and estuarine species while upland areas contain beach and dune features.
The City's 736 acres of water consists of the Intracoastal Waterway and Dumfounding Bay. The
estuary is a part of a larger tidal lagoon that receives flushing into the Atlantic Ocean through the
Bakers Haulover inlet to the south. The estuary varies in width from 400 feet, 200 of which is in
Sunny Isles Beach, at the northern end of the City to approximatdy 2,100 feet in Dumfounding
Bay.
The tides at Bakers Haulover inlet to the south are semidiurnal, with a range of 2.6 feet and a
maximwn vdocity in the estuary of 1 feet per second. The Oleta River and Snake Creek along with
storm water outfalls and groundwater seepage provide freshwater inflows to the estuary. The
shordine is almost completdy bulkheaded with the only remaining parcels of natural seascapes,
associated with the aforementioned mangroves, located in the vicinity of Sunny Isles Boulevard.
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Estuaries, along with other waters in proximity to devdoped areas, in urban settings are subject to
pollutants from a variety of domestic, recreation, agriculture, industrial, and storm water sources.
Miami-Dade County monitors the quality of water throughout the area and reports an overall
improvement in the water quality of the Intracoastal Waterway near Sunny Isles Beach as shown
below between 1980 and 1993.
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191 st Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
190m Street 24" Storm water ICWW
189m Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
188m Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
18? Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
186m Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
185m Street 24" Storm water ICWW
180m Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
176m Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
175m Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
173rd Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
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Sunny Isles Blvd. Lot 28 24" Stormwater ICWW
Collins Ave. @ 163rd Street 24" Stormwater ICWW
Source: W.H. Keller, Inc. Street locations are approximate.
Beach and Dunes
The City's beach front along the Atlantic Ocean extends for roughly three miles with a depth of
approximately 100 feet. The land is primarily zoned RU-4A (Hotel, Apartments) with smaller
sections zoned for business. Coastal dunes have been restored in the southern section of the City in
four locations. There are no groins, sea walls, or shordine structures along the ocean frontage.
Much of Florida's coastline are troubled by negative shordine migration, meaning that more coastal
sand or beach moves out than moves back in. Two significant beach renourishment projects have
served to maintain the City's beaches. In 1988, the $15.6 million project covered 2.5 miles of beach
at a width of 110 feet. This effort, along with a 1995 project, were used to alleviate erosion
problems in Sunny Isles Beach.
Shoreline Access and Public Recreation
There are a number of access points and recreation areas within and immediatdy adjacent to the
City. These facilities include public. parks and beaches, access points, parking areas, marinas, boat
rentals, and scenic overlooks. Beach vistas and access for development5 along the east side of Collins
Avenue are required. A detailed listing of these facilities is provided bdow and on the associated
map.
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The City's coastal infrastructure includes shore protection structures, roads and bridges, drainage
facilities, potable water lines, and waste water collection lines, including sewer lines and lift stations.
There are no wastewater treatment plants within the City. Wastewater lines are primarily gravity
sewer lines or force lines of adequate size and in reasonably good condition. Atlantic Island is the
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Avenue (SR AlA), Sunny Isles Boulevard (ST 826), the William Lehman Causeway (SR 856),
Golden Shores, and multifamily devdopments on North Bay Road and in the southwestern portion
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The City, as a barrier island, is fortunate enough to be connected to the mainland by two major
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conununity and connecting to the two causeways. North of the City, Collins Avenue becomes a
four-lane highway running through Golden Beach. South of the City, SRAIA provides access to
Haulover Beach Park across the Baker's Haulover Inlet. The two main collector roads within the
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NE 192M St. (SR 865) NE 183rd St. 3,344 36,000 U-PA 6LD ~4.64 3,980 43,300 D
NE 183rd St. NE 172"" St. 4,366 47,000 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
NE 172"" St. Sunny Isles Bch Blvd. 4,250 45,750 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
Sunny Isles Bch Blvd. Atlantic Ave. 4,250 45,750 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
Adantic Ave. Bavview Dr. 4,250 45,750 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
Bavview Dr. S afSo. County Line 4,134 44,500 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
SR 856 ~y Club Drive SR AlA (Collins Ave.) 4,631 49,800 U-PA 6LD 1.69 4,890 52,500 C
SR 826 W. of Collins Ave. (EB) Collins Ave. (EB) 1,721 18,500 U-PA 5L 1.63 3,594 38,640 . B
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Based upon material developed by the Federal Emergency Management Association, the Flood
Zone map (following page 27) depicts the areas within the City that are subject to potential coastal
flooding. The rdatively small section of the City within the designated ~ zone has the potential
for wave rdated damage. The ~ zone generally corresponds with the primary coastal dune,
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elevation requirements and provisions for on-site drainage retention set forth by the City or the
South Florida Water Management District. Those requirements include minimwn floor elevations
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Almost one-third of the land within the City is conunitted to residential use and the majority of
these properties are of medium to high density. These properties can generally be described as
sound and well maintained. Under normal circumstances they can be expected to remain as a useful
and integral part of the community through the year 2020. There are older motd and resort hotels
that have been transformed into condominium residences that are somewhat less likely to be
redeveloped due their disbursed ownership patterns, while the smaller and older established resort
hotels, which have become outdated, are the most likely candidates for redevelopment.
Commercial and business uses are concentrated along Collins Avenue and the Sunny Isles Boulevard
area. The parcds along Collins Avenue tend to be highway oriented neighborhood and community
retail establislunents. The Sunny Isles Boulevard area consists of an assortment of both office and
commercial uses. The City is seeking continued redevdopment of these areas to promote higher
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The City's Beachfront Redevelopment Floor Area Ratio Analysis identified oceanfront hotel and
condominium properties suitable for more intense redevdopment. The future redevelopment of the
east side of Collins Avenue will result in some increase residential units in accordance with the City's
ordinance. It is likdy the occupancy level of these units will be lower than other seasonal units due
to a higher degree of non-resident foreign ownership.
The existing highway oriented commercial strip centers are also likely to change as market
opportunities present themsdves. Many of the existing businesses continue to cater to a different
population than the population attracted to the new units. As the population changes, particularly
through the oceanfront redevelopment process, it can be expected that many of the businesses will
change as well. The anticipated growth in the number of households will result in redevelopment
pressure on the business sector.
It is noted that a survey undertaken recently by the Luft Consulting team identified changes desired
by the residents of Sunny Isles Beach. Among the changes most often sought by the residents are:
./ Better maintenance of existing properties and rehabilitation of the shopping centers;
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There remains only a relatively small amount of vacant land within the City, 50.7 acres or 3% of the
total area. As detailed in the following table, the development of this acreage, at its maximum
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The Counties of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach in southeastern Florida have experienced a greater
number of intense hurricanes than any other region. In the 20th cenrury the area has been impacted
by a hurricane on the average of once every three years. The Miami Dade Hurricane Evacuation
Plan reports that 59 hurricanes have made land fal1. Over 40%, or 24 storms, were ranked as
Category ill and six storms reached strengths of Category IV. In total the hurricanes have claimed
1,910 lives.
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach is located within the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA). Storm
warnings originate in the National Hurricane Center and the information is rdayed to the Miami
Dade Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The OEM is responsible for conducting
emergency preparedness and response and recovery within the County. The OEM along with the
South Florida Water Management District delineates evacuation zones for hurricanes of Categories
one through five.
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Hurricanes and tropical storms impacting southeastern Florida generally originate in the Atlantic
cyclonic basin near the African west coast or the western Caribbean. They develop as a result of heat
generated and rdeased from the warm ocean waters. The hurricane season typically runs from June
to November. Hurricanes are rated according to their strengt:hon the Saffir{Simpson Wmd Velocity
Scale. A category 1 storm has winds as strong as 95 MPH while a Category 5 storm's winds can
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watch is usually issued 24 to 48 hours before a storm is expected to reach land.
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hurricane strength (74 mph) and high water and storm surges are expected to reach land
within 24 hours.
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The are a number of public agencies and programs responsible for the maintenance and
improvement of the estuary environment. Florida's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and
the Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) are the principal agencies involved in
controlling and regulating pollution. The D ER has responsibility for dredge and fill permits,
discharge permits, water quality standards and the licensing of water treatment plants. The DNR's
responsibilities include, the leasing and sale of state owned submerged land, the management of
aquatic preserves, the regulation of oil and gas drilling and production, and the purchase of
environmentally sensitive land.
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structures regulating stormwater discharges into the Intracoastal Waterway, the primary drainage
canals, and the regulation of storm water discharge permits.
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The procedures regarding the scheduling of bridge openings over the Intracoastal Waterway are
defmed in a Memorandum of Understanding between Miami Dade County Emergency
Management, Miami Dade County Public Works, Florida Department of Transportation, and the
U.S. Coast Guard. The procedure is designed to accommodate the evacuation of residents of the
barrier islands and the movement of vessels to safe harbor. The priority is to provide safety to
residents before property. The plan calls for the following bridges to be open on the following
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The Sunny Isles Beach coastal high hazard area is the land located seaward of the Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL). It is the area that is likely to suffer the greatest damage
resulting from a major storm and is part of the designated FEMA wne. It is a rdativdy small
portion of the City located between 125 to 150 feet west of the vdocity line associated with the
storm surge. There are no public infrastructure facilities or shore protection structures located
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While the City has a supply of residential developments with private dub and marina uses, it lacks a
large inventory of commercial marine uses. The most significant problem and consideration in
attracting or developing new water dependent or related uses is location. New endeavors should be
designed in such a way as to be compatible with neighboring uses, particularly residential
complexes. Careful consideration must be given to both location and size. Locating large active
water dependent uses along Sunny Isles Boulevard is not likely to be advantageous.
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primary infrastructure issues are oriented towards maintenance and the correction of certain
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The necessary potable water and sewage treatment plants are located outside of the coastal
management area. The water and sewer lines, within the City, are located underground and
protected against any significant damage as a result of coastal storms. Damage is more likely to be a
result of the removal and uprooting of vegetation. Damaged lines could be repaired in place or
could be relocated to non-vegetated areas.
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Sections of the coastal area would benefit from the sizing of certain lines, particularly water lines.
The section on the City's Infrastructure and the Water and Sewer Master Plans present
reconunendations on these improvements. Water and sewer line improvements should also be
designed according to the needs and characteristics of specific devdopment or redevdopment
projects within the coastal area. Additionally, it is recommended that the City examine the
possibility of requirements for sanitary wastewater disposal systems for Adantic Island.
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and are not an aesthetically desirable component of the quality of development and character Sunny
Isles Beach is attempting to achieve. The feasibility of under-grounding utilities should be explored.
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The future land use proposals have taken into account the FEMA Flood Zone Map and areas that
are subject to possible coastal flooding. Any developments within the hundred-year flood area must
meet or exceed the minimum fInished floor devation requirements. In this regard potential flooding
from significant stonns will not significandy impact the coastal area.
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The Future Land Use Plan continues to provide protection for the existing mangrove areas and
associated fishery habitats. Protection of these areas could be improved by additional buffering. In
total the future land use proposals are designed to minimize any impact to living marine resources.
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proposed redevdopment activities will not have an adverse impact on upland natural resources.
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continue to guide Sunny Isles Beach in the future, including DNR, DER, and SFWMD.
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Central sewers handle domestic waste disposal throughout the City, but Adantic Island remains on
septic systems. Adding this area to the central system could reduce further sewage pollution.
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canals as a means to remove sediments known to contain high and probably toxic levds of heavy
metal. The marina and canal basins have been accumulating sediments since their inception and
dredging to deeper depths would prevent the problems associated with resuspension of sediments
by boat traffic and prop dredging. The City should consider a continuous dredging program.
Funding for such an activity could be supplied or should be sought from a variety of sources
including, general revenues, user fees from marina activities, special assessments, or grants. Special
care should be afforded to the disposal of any dredged material due to potential toxicity.
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point source pollution flowing into estuaries. The development of vacant land and more intense
devdopment of other properties will increase the overall level of non-point pollution. It is
recommended that improvements to the design of stonnwater retention and detention systems be
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systems be implemented as well. In instances where a site might fall outside the jurisdiction of a
regional agency, the City should devdop and enforce its own criteria.
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There are no elements or recommendations within the Comprehensive Plan that will adversely
impact the environment or increase pollution and the accumulation of contaminants within coastal
waters. There are, however, recommendations designed to improve current conditions and
problems. The proposed replacement of septic tanks on Atlantic Island and improvements to on-site
stormwater retention and discharge systems are examples of such.
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The successful evacuation of barrier islands must take place in advance of the storm since rough seas,
high winds, and storm surge can inundate roadways leading to the mainland. As a threatening
tropical storm approaches a variety of agencies have interlocking responsibilities.
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threat. Information is provided to both Municipal and County agencies regarding evacuations and
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MDCEM will notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies of the evacuation status.
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districts to handle the general population evacuation, traffic control, and the PSNJHealth Care
evacuation escort and facilities. The Florida Highway Patrol will assist in the evacuations within the
affected Evacuation Implementation Zones.
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storm. The Department will review and become familiar with the EIZ Plan for the City and upon
receipt of the EIZ list will assist in traffic control and other requirements including shdter security,
if necessary. The City's Police Department will make EIZ Activity Reports on an hourly basis
indicating progress and problems. The Department will cease the general evacuations upon the
arrival of tropical storm force winds and will conduct a sweep of Bus Pick Up Points within the City
to assure that no one is left behind and stranded in the storm. Finally, the City police will secure the
evacuated areas if feasible.
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MDT A will advise the Miami Dade EOC of the approximate times the buses will arrive and depart
the designated evacuation pick up points. The Transit Agency will also monitor the situation to
insure that an adequate number of buses are in service to transport citizens to designated and
alternate shdters. The MDTA will communicate with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to
make sure that no one is left waiting for a bus.
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before the arrival of the storm. The Department of Public Works and the Florida Department of
Transportation will lift all tolls once the actual eva<..-uation order is given.
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The Evacuation Implementation Zones identify the traffic control points to be handled by the
various law enforcement agencies. They have been established to expedite the evacuation of the
population to~ard major north and westbound evacuation routes as described above. The actual
assignment of these points, on a priority basis, will be implemented at the time of the evacuation.
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The procedur~ regarding the scheduling of bridge openings over the Intracoastal Waterway are
defllled in a Memorandum of Understanding between Miami Dade County Emergency
Management,_Miami Dade County Public Works, Florida Department of Transportation, and the
U.S. Coast Guard. The procedures are expected to be followed by Sunny Isles Beach and will not
change in the, future unless citan.ged by one of the non-Sunny Isles Beach noted entities.
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Consideration of an additional pick-up point north of 18T Street is a matter of local resident
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portion of the plan addresses the possible reconstruction of structures that would continue to be
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It is recommended that the City develop a Post Disaster Redevdopment Plan that addresses the
specifics of rebuilding following a damaging storm. This plan would address any areas of the coastal
high hazard area that should be restricted from devdopment or limited to the types of development
allowed.
The proposed land uses in the coastal high hazard area continue to be multi-family residential. The
City recognizes the fact that the beaches are susceptible to erosion and supports renourishment. The
issue of beach erosion and the need for renourishment should be addressed on a regional level.
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach recognizes the need to provide a full range of municipal services to its
residents, businesses, visitors and property owners. These services include public safety, recreation,
transportation and cultural elements. Additionally, the City will act to maintain and promote
viability through a proactive economic devdopment and redevelopment program.
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maintenance, expansion and improvements to utility facilities. The City continues to recognize street
resurfacing and the undergrounding of utilities as priorities.
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development of recreational resources within the City. As reported previously, in addition to
beaches, the City owns approximately sixteen acres of parklands. The majority of this land will be
developed as improved park sites. A recreational need analysis is being devdoped within the City.
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City does recognize the need for improvements within the pedestrian circulation system. In
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community center is planned for Sunny Isles Boulevard. It is anticipated that this project will
encourage additional compatible redevelopment projects within the immediate area.
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Anticipated streetscape improvements and amenities include right-of-way landscaping, including
trees, in areas throughout the city and the residential neighborhoods. The City also recognizes the
need for the installation of bus shelters at various stops.
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The City will actively encourage and promote the natural beauty and economic value of this area by
working with private property owners and relevant county and state agencies. Activities will includ~
continued litter control and cleaning, sand renourishment and the re-establishment of dunes and
dune vegetation. The devdopment of new public park areas and beach walkways will improve
public access and use of the areas with an ultimate goal of providing residents and visitors access to
clean, scenic and expansive beaches.
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environmental quality, appearance and public access of these waterways. Efforts will be enhanced to
preserve and increase native shoreline vegetation. Any new developments along the waterways will
be designed as to improve, rather than detract from, the area's environmental and scenic value. The
City will also promote increased public access to and utilization of the inland waterways.
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The quality of life and stability within the City's neighborhoods will be protected and enhanced
through a variety of planning and improvement efforts. The City's priorities include parks and
recreation, improved drainage, street and sidewalk maintenance and improvement, landscaping,
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In conjunction with the planned commercial redevelopment efforts the City in cooperation with ~e
State will initiate a number of improvement projects designed to improve the safety, livability, and
general appearance of these two primary roadways. Pedestrian and vehicular movement will · be
improved and better controlled through a coordinated reduction in speed limits, improved ingress
and egress, signage, controlled pedestrian crosswalks, improved sidewalks, street lighting, and the
provision of pedestrian amenities, including benches and transit shelters. The redesign and
construction will also include the placing, where feasible, of overhead utilities underground and the
landscaping of both public and private property.
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Since the City does not provide services or contain public education or health systems and facilities,
it is not required that these services be analyzed in accordance with Rule9J-5.016(1)(b) F.A.C.
However, with growth it is anticipated that a school focused on the ftrst few years of the formal
education may be necessary in Sunny Isles Beach in the future. Thus, the City will seek to foster the
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Rule 9J-5. Its purpose is to promote the conservation and protection of the City's natural resources.
This section presents planning time frames of five and ten years in accordance with Rule 9J-
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The City's boundaries include portions of both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Adantic Ocean.
The widest part of the Intracoastal Waterway forms Dmnfounding Bay located between the City of
Sunny Isles Beach and the City of Aventura. Sunny Isles Beach also contains a number of finger
canals emanating from the Intracoastal Waterway. The waterfront land is heavily developed and
only limited natural vegetation remains.
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Wedands are defmed as areas that are poorly drained due to the fact that the water table is near or
above the soil's surface for all or part of the year. The inventory did not identify any wedand or
estuarine marshes within the City. However, according to County requirements, any newly
identified wedands within the City will be protected.
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water source through North Miami Beach's Norwood-OdHer Wellfidd. The County monitors and
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stations within the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Since 1989 there has been one ozone exceeding
incident within the County and three instances where total suspended particulates exceeded the
allowable limits. All of these cases took place in the western portion of the County and did not affect
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The majority of the City is designated either flood zone AE (base flood elevation 6') or VB (coastal
flood with velocity hazard base flood elevation of 14'). Additionally, the City is located within a
Coastal High Hazard Area and a hurricane evacuation zone.
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There are no known commercially viable mineral deposits within the City, nor are there any mining
activities. The area along the Atlantic Ocean is beach soils while the remainder of the City is
comprised of Miami Limestone.
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Table VI-I of the County's Conservation Element characterizes the natural drainage of the beach
soils as poor and the urban soils as moderate.
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While there are no known habitats of endangered or threatened species within the City, there are
fourteen (14) endangered and five (5) threatened species within Miami-Dade County as have been
previously identified. The City does contain an existing community of mangroves and four separate
areas of restored dunes.
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Manatee Protection Plan restricts the number of powerboat slips to one (1) for every one-hundred
(100) feet of waterway frontage.
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Vegetative communities are scattered throughout the City. These areas include the mangrove stands
and the restored dunes.
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which may affect the City's existing natural resources.
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County's Comprehensive Plan did not identify any sources of air or water pollution within the City.
The County continues to meet or exceed all federally mandated minimum air quality standards.
Other than stormwater discharge, the County has not identified any sources of groundwater
pollution within the City.
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In accordance with Rule 9J-5.013(1)(c) this section provides an analysis of the City's existing and
future water needs.
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As previously defIned, The City of Sunny Isles Beach receives water through North Miami Beach's
Norwood Water Plant. The plant has a capacity of twenty -eight (28) million gallons per day. This
capacity meets the existing demand.
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No major increases in water demand are anticipated. Increased usage, on a smaller scale, will be the
result of the redevdopment taking place along Collins Avenue. A 1998 study predicts increased
water usage in the range of 0.6 to 1.0 million gallons per day. This increase can be accommodated
by the existing system. Additionally, the City of North Miami Beach is actively considering an
expansion of its system to 40 million gallons per day.
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The purpose of this section is to provide an inventory of public recreational facilities and to present
an analysis of existing and future recreational needs within the City in accordance with Chapter 163
F.S. and Rule 9J-5.
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The City has four municipal parks. Two of these are Gilbert Samson Park, located on the beach
across from Sunny Isles Boulevard, and Park Ocean Front, which is located on the beach across
from 174th Street. Gilbert Samson Park has parking for approximatdy 50 vehicles. The total acreage
for existing and future parks totals approximatdy sixteen.
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association with the proposed municipal complex.
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Public access to the City's ninety-eight acres of beach is provided by easements for ingress and
egress. The inventory identified fifteen access points.
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2. 19301 Collins Avenue - Ocean One, north side
3. 18801 Collins Avenue - Varadero IV, south side
4. 18671 Collins Avenue - Millennium, north side
5. 17901 Collins Avenue - Golden Strand, north side
6. 17875 Collins Avenue - Williams Island Ocean Club, north side
7. 17551 Collins Avenue - Pinnacle, north side
8. Park Ocean Front - City park at 174th Street
9. 17375 Collins Avenue - Ocean Point, north side
10. 17275 Collins Avenue - Florida Ocean Club, north side
ll. 17201 Collins Avenue - Desert Inn, south side
12. 16;M Street
13. Gilbert Samson Park - City park at 16;M Street
14. 16301 Collins Avenue- Oceania I,ll, and ill, south side
15. Haulover Beach Park- south of the City limits.
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There are two significant parks within the immediate vicinity of the City, but outside its boundaries.
The State's Oleta River Recreational area, consisting of approximately eight hundred and fifty
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(850) acres, including mangrove preserves, is located to the west of the City. The County's
Haulover Beach Park is just south of the City. This park consists of one-hundred and eight-nine
(189) acres, including over seven thousand (7,000) linear feet of beach and boat launch facilities.
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The City's current population was calculated by the number of 1999 households and by the number
of persons per household (1.73). The population, both current and future, is then compared to the
Levd of Service (LOS) of 2.75 acres of recreation and open space for every one thousand (1,000)
residents. The following table details that the City has adequate recreation and open space for both
current and future needs.
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The City had acquired five parcds of non-beach property as part of its recreational and open space
inventory. The plans for the parks are currently being developed. The City in its ddiberations may
consider adopting a more detailed LOS standard to meet the needs of its residents. The Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, for example, recommends more specific standards such as
one tennis court per one-thousand residents.
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The intent of the transportation dement is to provide for safe, convenient and energy efficient
multimodal transportation within and to and from the City in accordance with Chapter 163 F .S.
and Rule 9J-5. The planning time frame covers a five year period from 1999 to 2005 and a ten year
period from 1999 to 2009 in conformity with Rule 9J-5.oo5(4) F.AC. This section also contains
the existing transportation system in accordance with Rule 9}-5.019(2).
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The City's roadway system is detailed on the appropriate map. As a barrier island, the City is
connected to the remainder of the County by two State roads, The William Lehman Causeway (NE
192nd Street - SR 856) and Sunny Isles Boulevard (SR 826). Sunny Isles Boulevard consists of two
four lane flyovers and SR 856 is a six lane divided highway. Collins Avenue is a north-south divided
highway of four, six, and eight lane sections. 174th Street is a four lane divided highway and the
remainder of the local roads have two lanes.
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Limited Access Roadway. The following table details roadway maintenance responsibilities.
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intersections within the City boundaries. These intersections are depicted on a map.
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The Miami-Dade Transit Authority (MDTA) provides Mass transit within the City. The MDTA
operates five Metrobus transit routes connecting the City to regional attractions. The County's
transit system also provides multimodal connections to the Metrorail and Metromover. Residents
may also take advantage of the Tri-Rail System through the Tri-RailJMetrorail Transfer Station near
LeJeune Road.
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Saturday 9 AM-7:40 PM Opa-locka Tri-Rail 272,820 287,665 60 minutes
Sunda 9AM-7:40PM Station 60 minutts
Mon.-Friday 5:05 AM -12:55 AM 20 minutts
Saturday 5:05 AM - 12:35 163M St. Bus 1,628,794 1,572,231 20 minutes
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Sunny Isles Boulevard, Collins Avenue and NE 192nd Street have sidewalks on either side. The City
does not have any dedicated bicycle lanes, but will study the feasibility of creating such west and off
of Collins Avenue.
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route links to the mainland. These two major roadways provide connections to the north-south
evacuation routes.
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The Level of Service (LOS) is a standard summary of roadway operating conditions. The concept of
highway capacity is intended to define the maximum number of vehicles able to travel on a specific
section of roadway during a given period of time, usually by the hour or the day. In rdationship to a
road's actual capacity, LOS is a qualitative measurement of the maximum number of vehicles using
a road without detracting from the road's operating condition. Intersections are often described and
rated according to LOS designations. The standard transportation planning levels of service are
explained below:
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to maneuver within the traffic stream is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are slight.
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somewhat restricted and longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may reduce the
average speed.
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the speed and increased delays. Problems may result from poor signal coordination or traffic
volumes.
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problems may be rdated to volumes, high signal density and timing, and substantial queuing
at important intersections.
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Traffic flow generally moves at extremdy slow speeds and waits at intersections are lengthy.
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type of road, the number of lanes, and the number of signals per mile. The LOS designations for
existing roads were developed and refined by the FDaT. The two following tables provide
information on the two-way peak hour service volumes for different roadway types and the
relationship between the various levels of service and the average travel speeds along typical Florida
arterial roadways during peak travd hol.1IS.
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State >4.50 * * 310 1,100 1,450
0-1.99 * 2,190 3,080 3,260 3,260
Two-way 4 2_00-4.50 * * 2,130 3,020 3,190
> 4.50 * * 720 2,560 3,090
Arterials 0-1. 99 * 3,330 4,640 4,890 4,890
6 2.00-4.50 * * 3,300 4,550 4,810
> 4.50 * * 1,120 3,980 4,650
0-1. 99 * 4,210 5,710 5,990 5,990
8 2.00-4_50 * * 4,160 5,590 5,900
> 4.50 * * 1,410 4,990 5,710
2 NA * * 780 1,330 1,450
Non-State 4 NA * * 1,810 2,880 3,080
Roadways 6 NA * * 2,800 4,350 4,640
4 NA 1,900 3,000 4,500 5,800 7,200
6 NA 2,900 4,600 7,000 8,900 1,100
Freeways 8 NA 3,900 6,300 9,500 U,200 15,100
10 NA 4,900 7,900 11,900 15,200 18,800
12 NA 5,700 9,300 13,900 17,900 22,100
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The analysis uses information for the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FillS) combined with
LOS capacities from the 1998 FDar Level of Service Manual. The LOS presented represents
average annual daily traffic rather than peak hour LOS measurements.
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NE 183'" ST NE 172"" St. 4,366 47,000 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
AlA NE In"" St. SIt 826 4,250 45,750 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
SIt 826 Atlantic Ave. 4,250 45,750 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
Atlantic Ave. Ba'viewDr. 4,250 45,750 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
Ba ewDr. S of So. Co. Line 4,134 44,500 U-PA 6lD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
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856 Drive 4,631 49,800 U-PA 6LD 1.69 4,890 52,500 C
SR 1,721 18,500 U-PA 5L 1.63 3,594 38,640 B
826 1,907 20,500 U-PA 5L 1.63 3,594 38,640 B
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There are no transportation LOS deficiencies with the City. As detailed earlier, all of the principal
arterial roadways within the City operate at acceptable LOS levels. Similarly, the bus service
operates at an acceptable level.
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As detailed in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) density study, redevelopment activity may increase the
number of daily trips by as much as 2,100 to 6,100, depending upon the intensity of the
redevelopment. This increased travel has the potential to decrease the LOS for Collins Avenue to
below a LOS ofD. In the event of a maximum amount of redevelopment including available density
bonuses, it could become necessary for the City to modify lane configurations, improve intersections
and expand the shuttle service.
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headways. The headways within the City do not exceed sixty (60) minutes and are in conformity
with the County's policy of a minimum peak-hour mass transit LOS for areas with a combined
resident and work force population of more than ten thousand (10,000).
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The following table presents the future traffic volumes based upon the Metropolitan Planning
Organization's Year 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan. The Plan does not present any major
improvements for the City's system between today and 2020. It does, however, show Collins
Avenue as operating at a LOS of E.
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SR NE 183"'ST NE 172"" St. 6,568 70,700 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 F
NE 172Dd St. SR 826 7,181 77,300 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43300 F
AlA SR 826 Atlantic Ave. 5,806 62,500 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 F
Atlantic Ave. Ba ewDr. 4,608 49,600 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
Ba -ewDr. S of Ba ewDr. 4,561 49,100 U-PA 6LD 4.64 3,980 43,300 E
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both single and multi-family dwellings. The table below contains projections on the number of
single and multi-family units along with anticipated occupancy rates based upon the Year 2020
Long Range Transportation Plan by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ). The low vacancy rates presented
could very well be optimistic. The County's Property Appraiser's office suggests a higher vacancy
rate based upon the fact that a large segment of the City's condominium are owned by seasonal
residents. A higher vacancy rate would result in lower traffic volumes in the City.
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In accordance with Chapter 163 F.S. and Rule 9J-5 this section of the plan reports on the City's
infrastructure including, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water not covered in other
sections of the plan. The planning time frame covers the five-year period of 1999 to 2004 and the
ten-year period from 1999 to 2009.
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City wastewater is handled by the County's North District Wastewater Disposal Facility in North
Miami Beach. This facility serves the communities of Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura and North Miami
Beach. The largest sewer lines within the City are situated along Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles
Boulevard as indicated in the map contained in this section.
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The North District Wastewater Disposal Facility was constructed in 1979 and is designed to handle
up to 120 million gallons per day (MGD). The State's Department of Environmental Protection
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within the range of the facility. 1;he four wastewater pumping stations within the City handle
approximatdy 0.7 million gallons per day as indicated in the table below.
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preceding year. The system is required to be able to accommodate 102% of the preceding year's
daily average. An additional requirement calls for the system to handle one hundred gallons of
wastewater per capita per day.
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system is capable of handling the demand and need until the year 2015. An analysis of the projected
capacity of the four wastewater pumping station was also completed. Future populations were
estimated at a Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.5. Based upon this data the City's population will
increase from 13,871 to 17,701 in the year 2009. This increased demand, shown bdowas FAR 3.5
impact, when combined with a current levd of demand ranging from 91,500 to 233,700 gallons per
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Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) in order to determine if the existing
pumping stations are capable of meeting the increased usage. The possibility exists that the stations
may require upgrading in order to meet the new demand.
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future demand. The addition of new injection wdls, along with the re-rating, will increase the
plant's capacity to one hundred twenty (120) MGD.
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While this demand is not available for individual facilities, future projections for the entire system
are available. The County projects an increase in demand of 334 MGD in the year 2000 and an
increase of 370 MGD by the year 2010. The table bdow demonstrates that an improved and
expanded treatment plant will adequatdy accommodate the increased needs of the City.
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Management (SWM). Both residential and commercial refuse is collected and transferred by the
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County on NW 4~ Avenue. The landfill takes in approximately two hundred thousand (200,000)
tons of refuse each year. The facility has the current capacity to handle an additional five million
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other municipalities. The standard for the level of service is established at a per capita rate of 9.9
pounds per day. This levd has proved adequate to accommodate the needs of residents and
businesses within the County.
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which serves the City. A system of multiple drainage pipes along Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles
Boulevard provides the majority of drainage within the City. French drains are also located of the
City between 174th and183rd Streets.
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should give consideration to a system wide evaluation and study. There have been instances of
residents within the single family neighborhoods expressing concern over drainage and there might
be a need to improve the existing system of french drains.
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In 1987, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) completed a study of the
County's primary drainage system, including future capacities. This system consists of the major
canals, which were determined to have sufficient capacity to handle a twenty-five year storm event.
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The City of North Miami Beach provides the City of Sunny Isles Beach with potable water service.
This service also includes the Golden Beach and unincorporated Miami Dade County. An attached
map depicts the potable water distribution system within the City.
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The City of North Miami Beach's Norwood Water Treatment Facility has a permitted capacity of
fourteen million gallons per day. The County, by agreement, provides an additional 14 MGD. The
City of Sunny Isles Beach has a demand of approximately 2.04 MGD, which accounts for only 7%
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The City of North Miami Beach bases it water system LOS on a formula of one hundred forty seven
(147) gallons per day per capita.
Projected Capacity and Demand 9J:-5.011 (l)(t)
The Norwood Plant is being upgraded to a new and improved capacity of 36 MGD. New storage
tanks will provide an additional capacity of four MGD. These improvements will meet the water
needs of the City. The table below summarizes the system's capacity and the area's demand.
Future Potable Water Systems Capacity and Demand
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The documentation and analysis of capital facilities and improvements within and serving the City is
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As defmed, both sewer and water services are provided by contracts with Miami Dade County and
the City of North Miami Beach respectivdy. Also, the County also provides solid waste collection.
The service providers are responsible for system wide maintenance rdated to these activities. Any
capital improvements related to these three services are related to the service providers, not the City
of Sunny Isles Beach. Therefore, the City is not responsible for programming expansions, extensions
or increases to these services.
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Public education facilities serving the local population are administered by the Miami Dade County
School Board. There are no public school facilities or public health facilities located within the
boundaries of the City.
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In accordance with Rule 9J-5.016(2)(a) F.A.C. the following are statements and analysis of the
practices that guide the timing and location of capital improvement construction, maintenance and
enhancement projects within the City.
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The City bdieves that the existing citizens and businesses should not be compelled to pay the cost of
new growth. Rather, the cost of additional public facilities and services required for new
development and redevdopment projects should borne by the actual developers and users in the
form of impact fees, service charges and user fees.
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The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is a five-year plan designed to address municipal needs.
The CIP is, in part, based upon the existing and projected funding sources during the five-year
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Note: LOS is for peak season and hour
The City currently uses impact fees to fimd Police services. This fimding mechanism can also be
utilized to implement various Capital Improvement Projects.
Concurrency Management
The City will institute a Concurrency Management System in order to ensure that the necessary
public services will be provided concurrent with the impact and needs of new development and
redevelopment projects.
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The following is an analysis of general fIScal implications in connection with any deficiencies and
future needs related to the elements of this plan. This analysis is required by Rule 9J-5.016(2)(b)
F.A.C.
Needed Improvements
The Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of short-term needs that have been incorporated into
the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which is detailed in the table bdow. These
needs include the devdopment of additional recreational facilities, the undergrounding of public
utilities and the provision of new streetscape enhancements. There are also a number oflong-term
needs that have not been incorporated into the current CIP listing. The longer term needs require
alternative sources of fimding that have not yet been identified.
Cost Analysis
The anticipated costs of each capital improvement is detailed bdow. While placed in the context of
a five year budget, not all need to be accomplished in that shortened time period, since many are not
critical, but additions to quality of life of the residents.
Potential Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (FY 1999-2000 Budget)
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Parlts Development DIF, GFR., GTS $400,000 0 0 0 0 $400,000
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Govemment Center BOP $9,000,000 0 0 0 0 $23,000,000
Street Pavin!?; CIG 0 0 $300,000 $300,000 0 $600,000
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Bus Shelters
Total $11,000,000 $1,500,000 $700,000 $600,000 $200,000 $28,000,000
Source: Walter H. Keller, Inc.
Revenue Codes:
GFR: Genenl Fund Revenues
CIG: Capital Improvements Gas Tax
GTS: Grant3
DIF: Development Impact Fees & Contributions
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The minimum levels of service (LOS) standards adopted by the City and detailed previously will be
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In accordance with Rule 9J-5.016(2)(t) F.A.C. this section provides an analysis of the City's ability
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within the City. The City has adopted a millage rate of 2.303 mills.
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cable, gas and solid waste. The levd of payments is based upon the percentage of sales
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population, from State revenue sharing, a half-cent sales tax, and taxes placed upon cigarette
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registration, lien letters, special duty officers and duty fees.
Fines and Forfeitures- Revenues are provided to the City through County court, code
enforcement and building permit fines. The City also collects fees from forfeitures, Florida
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The revenue projections contained in this plan are based upon the City's adopted budget for FY
1998-99 and FYl999-2000 along with projections based upon anticipated economic conditions.
The future revenues for the City are anticipated to increase at an annual rate of two percent (2%)
per year. This projection may underestimate revenues, particularly franchise fees associated with
redevelopment activities.
Projected Municipal Revenues (Non-Ad Valorem)
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Gas Tax 168,000 171,360 174,787 178,283 181,849 185,486
Franchise Fees 1,066,000 1,087,320 1,109,066 1,131,248 1,153,873 1,176,950
Utili Taxes 1,895,000 1,932,900 1,971,558 2,010,989 2,051,209 2,092,233
Buildin Fees 900,000 918,000 936,360 955,087 974,189 993,673
Inter. Grants 452,837 461,894 471,132 480,554 490,165 499 ,969
Shared 1,009,500 1,029,690 1,050,284 1,071,289 1,092,715 1,114,570
Revenue
Services 138,125 140,888 143,705 146,579 149,511 152,501
FinesjForfeiture 146,000 148,920 151,898 154,936 158,035 161,196
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Miscdlaneous 64,500 65,790 67,106 68,448 69,817 71,213
1m act Fees 26,000 26,520 27,050 27,591 28,143 28,706
Total $5,865,96 $5,983,28 $6,102,94 $6,225,00 $6,349,50 $6,476,49
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Future City Ad Valorem revenues were also projected based, in part, on the FY 1998-99 and FY
1999-2000 budgets. During the City's first two years ad valorem revenues increased by
approximately 12%. The recent redevdopment along Collins Avenue attributed to this increase. As
the redevdopment continues and the number of available parcels decline it is likely that the rate of
revenue increase will stabilize at approximatdy 5% per year for the next five years. The table below
projects future revenues on the basis of a 5% growth in ad valorem revenues.
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In accordance with State and Federal guidelines and requirements the County maintains a
stormwater utility fimd. Residential units contribute $2 per month while non-residential properties
pay a fee based upon the amount of impervious area. The devdopment of a City stormwater utility
and improvement program combined with a reduction or dimination of discharge would enhance
the City's efforts to maintain and improve the quality of its waters.
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This section dealing with intergovernmental coordination has been prepared in accordance with
Chapter 163 F.S. and Rule 9J-5. It is the goal of the City to promote cooperation between Sunny
Isles Beach., neighboring communities, regional agencies and the State of Florida.
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This section provides a listing of agencies, departments, municipalities, units of government, boards
and public and private service providers having a substantive rdationship with the City. It also
provides an analysis of those rdationships. This information is presented in accordance with Rule
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Miami Dade County provides a variety of services to the City and its citizens. Bdow is a listing of
those agencies and boards that have a direct rdationship with the City.
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. Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) - Environmental issues
throughout the County fall under the responsibility of DERM. Within the City, these include
any coastal construction and dredge and fill permits. DERM also enforces the County's tree
preservation ordinance. Communication and coordination between the City and DERM is
accomplished through correspondence, meetings and the NPDES permit process.
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. Water and Sewer Authority (WASDA) - The City's sanitary sewer service is provided and
maintained by W ASDA. Meetings and memorandums provide the basis of coordination.
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. Miami Dade Transit Agency (MDTA) - Mass transit throughout the County is provided
through MDTA. This includes bus and Metro-Rail systems. The City reviews and comments on
transit rdated needs during the devdopment of annual transit plans. The City also attends
meetings dealing with local needs and services.
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. Public Wodes Department - This County agency is responsible for the installation and
maintenance of the County's infrastructure system including facilities within the City.
Coordination between the City and the department is maintained through meetings and
correspondence.
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. Parks and Recreation - This department is responsible for the provision of park and recreational
facilities and activities throughout the County. Coordination is maintained through meetings
and correspondence.
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. Miami Dade Fire Department - The department provides the City with fire protection services.
Meetings are hdd and correspondence exchanged when necessary.
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. Miami Dade School Board - The School Board provides public educational services to the
citizens of the City and the County. As necessary, the City Manager or hisfher designee
communicates with the Board on matters of local education needs. This coordination includes
staff level meetings and correspondence.
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. Department of Community Affairs (DCA) - This agency administers various grant programs
for units of local government. These grants support a variety of activities including growth
management and emergency preparedness. The City communicates with the department
through correspondence, meetings and workshops.
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. Department of Health (DOH) - The DOH has responsibility for local health and
environmental control issues. Local coordination is provided through DERM. Coordination
takes the forms of memorandums and correspondence including permit applications and
approvals for septic tanks and community water systems.
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. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - DEP protects state lands and natural
resources. Responsibilities include regulating the South Florida Water Management District.
Coordination is maintained through meetings and correspondence.
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. Florida Department of Transportation - FDOT has the primary responsibility of maintaining
the State's roadways including those within the City: SR AlA, Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard,
and NE 19200 Street. The FDOT also provides specialized transportation studies and modeling
designed to improve the transportation system within the City. Coordination is maintained
through meetings with FDOT District VI staff along with correspondence and management
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. Division of Historic Resources - This agency, a division within the Department of State,
reviews plans, including comprehensive plans, in rdationship to their impact upon listings
within the Division's Master File. This file includes historic structures and archeological
significant areas of land. Coordination is maintained through correspondence.
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. South Florida Regional Planning Council - The City receives technical assistance from SFRPC
on matters of growth management and emergency preparedness. The agency also reviews
devdopment or redevdopment projects that have the potential to impact the region along with
comprehensive plans and amendments. A Board that includes dected officials governs the
agency. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is not currently directly represented on the Board. The
City maintains contact and coordination through correspondence and meetings.
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throughout the area. Responsibilities include permits for water consumption, on and off site
drainage and water management. The City also obtains water quality data from the agency as
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contact and coordination.
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. Bell South - Ordinance 98-11 has granted Bell South the exclusive telephone franchise within
the City. The City's Director of Finance works closely with the company and collects the agreed
upon franchise fees.
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virtue of Ordinance 98-23. The City's Director of Finance works with the company and collects
the franchise fees.
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. Florida Power and Light (FPL) - Electrical service is provided to the City by this firm. Miami
Dade Ordinance 89-81 has granted FPL the exclusive dectrical service franchise throughout the
County. The City's Director of Finance works with the company and collects the franchise fees.
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. Miami Dade Department of Solid Waste - This County agency collects both residential and
commercial waste from within the City. The City maintains contact with the agency through
meetings and correspondence on an as needed basis.
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. City of North Miami Beach - As reported previously, the city receives its potable water from the
City of North Miami Beach. The City Manager along with the Public Works Superintendent
communicate with City of North Miami Beach officials. The two municipalities also
communicate on issues of mutual concern such as transportation, environmental issues, plans,
and devdopments.
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. Town of Golden Beach - This town is located to the north of the City. Due to their mutual
proximity officials from both municipalities communicate on a number of items including
devdopment reviews, comprehensive plan amendments and transportation issues.
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. City of Aventura - & in the case of the Town of Golden Shores, Sunny Isles Beach public
officials and staff communicate with the City of Aventura on issues of mutual concern including
plans, developments and transportation.
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Effectiveness of the Existing Coordination Mechanisms
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In accordance with Rule 9J-5.015(2)(a) this section provides information relative to
intergovernmental agreements, service agreements, mutual planning processes, and special
legislation or work groups.
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The interlocal agreement between the County and the City of Sunny Isles Beach, January 1998,
conferred planning and development responsibilities to the City. Subsequently the City began
accepting and reviewing zoning and development matters, issues and requests for areas within the
City limits.
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The Separation Agreement serves as the document that delineates those services that would be
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This component of the plan is designed to identify and explain any problems or needs within the
comprehensive plan that could be mitigated through improved governmental coordination. Rule 9J-
5.015(2)(b) also requires that means for resolving these problems be presented.
Hurricane Evacuation
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Due to its location on a barrier island and relationship to the mainland the City will need to
continue coordination for disaster preparedness and hurricane evacuation with the appropriate State
and County officials. In particular, there is a need for improved shelter space and post-disaster
planning.
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Hazard Mitigation
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It is necessary that the City provide input into the Countfs updating of the Hazard Mitigation Plan
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This section of the plan presents information regarding proposed growth and development within
the City in comparison with the appropriate general regional policy plan in order to evaluate any
additional need for planning coordination as required by Rule 9J-5.015(2)(c).
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The intergovernmental objectives and policies of the City of Sunny Isles Beach will be compared to
the South Florida Strategic Policy Plan for consistency. This information will be provided in the
adoption portion of the plan, which will provide comparisons between both the State and regional
planning requirements.
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