C6A - Lusc Report 9/11/25

Commission Committee Reports - C6 A

C6 A REPORT OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

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If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

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CONCLUSION

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Condensed Title

Report: September 11, 2025, Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting. PL

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

The Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission

Eric Carpenter, City Manager

October 29, 2025

Report of the September 11, 2025, Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) Meeting.

A Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) meeting was held on September 11, 2025. Committee Members participating were Commissioners Alex Fernandez (Chair), Tanya K. Bhatt (Vice-Chair) and David Suarez. Members from the Administration, including Thomas Mooney, David Martinez, John Norris, William MacDonald, Amy Knowles and Nick Kallergis from the City also participated.

The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m.

PRIORITY ITEMS 1. DISCUSS AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF TEMPORARY SURFACE PARKING LOTS. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning July 23, 2025 C4 K Motion By Acclimation: Recommend that the City Commission refer an ordinance to the Planning Board, in accordance with the draft text in the LUSC memo, including the following amendments: a. Areas outside of historic districts shall be included under staff level design review approval. b. The proposed ordinance shall not apply to lots in historic districts where a contributing building was demolished after January 1, 2025. c. The timeframe for the temporary lots shall be consistent with the timeframes set forth in Chapter 5 of the Resiliency Code (5 years).

2. 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR). Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning June 25, 2025 C4 F Motion By Acclimation: Recommend that the City Commission refer an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to the Planning Board, in accordance with the recommendations in the LUSC memo.

REGULAR ITEMS 3. DISCUSS SETTING PARAMETERS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO PRESENT CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COMMISSION, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INVOKING THE PREEMPTIONS IN THE LIVE LOCAL ACT, TO ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM NON-TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING WORKFORCE HOUSING) THAT IS MORE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. Commissioner Joseph Magazine Planning March 13, 2024 R9 AR Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

4. DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CITYWIDE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DELIVERIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Parking April 23, 2025 C4 G Motion By Acclamation: Continue the item to the January 2026 LUSC meeting for additional updates.

5. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY DEREGULATION INITIATIVE TO ACTIVATE VACANT RETAIL PROPERTIES AND FILL SPACES ALONG COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS SUCH AS LINCOLN ROAD, WASHINGTON AVENUE, 71ST STREET, AND COLLINS AVENUE IN NORTH BEACH (Dual Referral to the Planning Board). Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning July 23, 2025 C4 J Motion By Acclimation: Recommend that the Planning Board transmit an ordinance to the City Commission, with a favorable recommendation, in accordance with the draft text in the LUSC memo, including a penalty provision.

6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SIDEWALK MATERIAL/COLOR POLICY, INCLUDING THE REVIEW OF DESIGN OPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES FOR MIAMI BEACH RED SIDEWALKS. Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Public Works February 26, 2025 C4 L and November 20, 2024 C4 T Motion By Acclamation: Continue the item to the January 2026 LUSC meeting for additional updates and further development of the policy.

7. DISCUSS THE NORTH BEACH WATER QUALITY AND PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Environment and Sustainability February 3, 2025 C4 R Motion By Acclamation:

a. Continue the item to a future LUSC meeting for additional updates. b. Recommend that the City Commission discuss and take action on the following at the September 17, 2025 City Commission meeting: i. Authorize an independent, third party review of Sanitary Sewer Pump Station 23. ii. Authorize and fund weekly water testing in Park View Canal. iii. Recommend that the water and sewer study for North Beach be expedited.

8. DISCUSS HOLDING COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITHIN CITY LIMITS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING THEIR DRIVERS ABOUT THE PROHIBITION OF BLOCKING/DOUBLE PARKING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Parking February 3, 2025 C4 AB Motion By Acclamation: Continue the item to the January 2026 LUSC meeting for additional updates

9.

REGARD TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES, AND CONSIDER GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, AS PART OF FUTURE CITY CONTRACTS, ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND COMMITMENTS TO USE ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Procurement December 11, 2024 C4 K Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

10. DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS.

Commissioner David Suarez Parks and Recreation September 11, 2024 C4 M Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

11. BI-MONTHLY UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES, INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH AND TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING CONCERNS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Code Compliance December 11, 2024 C7 AB Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

12. MONTHLY UPDATES ON HISTORIC HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT ON COLLINS AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH AND 20TH STREETS, INCLUDING AN OVERVIEW OF PENDING PERMITS AND PROGRESS UPDATES FROM DEVELOPMENT TEAMS. Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Planning October 30, 2024 C4 H

Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

13. DISCUSS POTENTIAL INCENTIVES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GREEN ROOFS ON NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS, INCLUDING POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Planning June 25, 2025 C4 AC Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

14. DISCUSS LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND SAFETY CONCERNS AT THE GREEN SPACE LOCATED ON SUNSET ISLANDS 1 AND 2. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Public Works April 23, 2025 C4 E Item Concluded with no discussion.

15. DISCUSS EXISTING CITY PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF RETAIL STOREFRONTS, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE

OR AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING GUIDELINES TO STRENGTHEN DESIGN STANDARDS, ENSURE CLEANLINESS, PROMOTE UNIFORMITY AND COHESIVENESS, AND ENHANCE CURB APPEAL. Mayor Steven Meiner Economic Development March 19, 2025 C4 U Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

16. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION, PARKING, AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (CPTMP) REQUIREMENT IN CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE SUSPENSION OF A BUILDING PERMIT OR ISSUANCE OF A STOP WORK ORDER; AND DISCUSS PROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS BY THE POLICE, CODE COMPLIANCE, AND PARKING DEPARTMENTS WITH REGARD TO PARKING OR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Parking February 26, 2025 C4 J Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

17. DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A MIAMI BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN UNDERUTILIZED OR VACANT STOREFRONT IN A CITY OWNED BUILDING, IN

INSTITUTION FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF MIAMI BEACH (Dual Referral to Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee). Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Tourism and Culture February 26, 2025 C4 AH Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

18. DISCUSS AND REVIEW PLANNING/ZONING RESTRICTIONS THAT DELAY THE PERMIT PROCESS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Planning December 11, 2024 C4 E Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

19. DISCUSS CHANGES IN STATE LAW PERTAINING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSIDER CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS

RELATED PROVISIONS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

City Attorney Public Works October 30, 2024 C4 B

Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

20. DISCUSS ADDING TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONTHLY UPDATES ON THE G.O. BOND BEACHWALK REFORESTATION PROJECT. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Environment and Sustainability October 30, 2024 C4 D Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

21. DISCUSSION REGARDING FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT PROGRAMS TO FUND HOME ELEVATION. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Environment and Sustainability October 30, 2024 C4 S Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

22. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTING A "LIVE BETTER" PROGRAM, INCLUDING ZONING AND OTHER INCENTIVES, TO PROMOTE ATTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS IN MIAMI BEACH FOR MIDDLE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning September 11, 2024 C4 V Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

23. PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTION. Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Commissioner Joseph Magazine Capital Improvement Projects May 15, 2024 C4 AK Item Not Reached - Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

FUTURE ITEMS The following items were deferred to a future date:

24. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION INCREASING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT MATERIAL SHOPS. Commissioner David Suarez Planning May 21, 2025 C4 E

25. DISCUSS POSSIBLE INCLUSION OF A CHARTER OR PRIVATE SCHOOL WITHIN THE 72ND STREET COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT. Commissioner David Suarez Capital Improvement Projects May 21, 2025 C4 F

26. DISCUSS UNIFORM OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF BEACHFRONT CONCESSIONS AND CHAIR USAGE. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Facilities and Fleet Management April 23, 2025 C4 C

27. DISCUSS ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY GATES AT REBECCA TOWERS, A SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY IN MIAMI BEACH. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Facilities and Fleet Management April 23, 2025 C4 F

28. REVIEW CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY WALLS AND FENCES IN SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICTS, INCLUDING HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITH NO SIDEWALK OR SWALE, AND DISCUSS POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Planning April 23, 2025 C4 H

29. DISCUSS AMENDING SECTION 2.1.1.1 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, WHICH REQUIRES THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN APPLICANTS AND THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE LAND USE BOARDS, TO (1) EXPAND APPLICABILITY TO ALSO INCLUDE PRIVATE APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION, AND (2) REQUIRE, AT A MINIMUM, THE DISCLOSURE OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF ANY SUCH SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.

Commissioner David Suarez and Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning February 26, 2025 C4 N

30. DISCUSS A COMPREHENSIVE BRANDING CAMPAIGN FOR THE ART DECO HISTORIC DISTRICT OF SOUTH BEACH. Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Communications February 3, 2025 C4 V

31. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.

32. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RS) DISTRICTS, TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE -FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning February 3, 2025 C4 AA

33. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO DISINCENTIVIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BUILT ON ELEVATED BERMS, INCLUDING REQUIRING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW FOR ALL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Planning February 3, 2025 C4 AD

34. DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING THE FLYOVER BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY TO FIFTH STREET IN SOUTH BEACH. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Public Works February 3, 2025 C4 AE

35.

O REQUIRE A 6/7TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF

36. AN AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RESILIENCY CODE NONCONFORMING BUILDING PROVISIONS AND RM-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW INTRODUCTION OF ON-SITE PARKING AND RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN NONCONFORMING HOTEL USE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BELLE ISLE (Dual Referral to the Planning Board). Commissioner Laura Dominguez Planning

REGULATING

TEMPORARY

AND/OR

Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning February 3, 2025 C4 W

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Planning October 30, 2024 C4 F

September 11, 2024 C4 W

37. DISCUSS DEDICATED BUS LANES ON WASHINGTON AVENUE. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Transportation and Mobility June 26, 2024 C4 W

38. DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Planning June 26, 2024 C4 Y

39. BARCLAY PROPOSAL LDR AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (Dual Referral to FERC and Planning Board). Economic Development Planning April 3, 2024 C2 C

40. DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE CLEVELANDER TO A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH NO OUTDOOR BAR/ENTERTAINMENT. City Attorney City Attorney Office January 31, 2024 C4 AF

41. DISCUSS INCORPORATION OF RESILIENCY MEASURES IN CITY PARKS AND GREENSPACE PROJECTS. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Environment and Sustainability May 21, 2025 C4 G

42. REQUEST FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE AND RECOMMEND NEW, MORE FORWARDLEANING RESILIENCY CODE UPDATES FOR OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Planning June 26, 2024 C4 X

43. DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE NORTH BEACH MASTER PLAN. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Economic Development November 20, 2024 C4 P

44. DISCUSS POSSIBLE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK. Commissioner Alex Fernandez Capital Improvement Projects March 19, 2025 C4 C

WITHDRAWN ITEMS The following items were withdrawn:

45. DISCUSS RECLAIMING THE CITY'S VISION FOR THE EASTERN GATEWAY OF LINCOLN ROAD (100, 200, 300 BLOCKS). Commissioner Alex Fernandez Capital Improvement Projects May 21, 2025 R9 AE

46. DISCUSS THE USE OF RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED FOR THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL BEING EARMARKED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Office of the City Manager December 11, 2024 C7 Z

47. REVIEW CURRENT LOADING REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF LOADING AND DELIVERIES ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND LIFE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCREASED ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AS WELL AS LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS). Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Parking July 24, 2024 C4 X

The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.