C6B - Lusc Report 10/16/25

Commission Committee Reports - C6 B

C6 B REPORT OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2025, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TITLE:

REPORT OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2025, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Not Applicable

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

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

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Not Applicable

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

Planning

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Report: October 16, 2025, Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting. PL

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

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Economic Development March 19, 2025 C4 U Motion By Acclamation: Conclude the item and provide the following recommendations to the City Commission: a. The administration shall conduct visual audits of storefronts in the City. b. The administration shall increase and enhance engagement and educational efforts regarding compliance with city regulations and standards related to storefronts, and leverage communication channels to improve messaging. c. The administration shall further collaboration efforts and partnerships with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and related organizations to explore potential methods to incentivize, promote and acknowledge properties proactively working to improve the appearance of business corridors and/or storefronts. d. The Code Compliance Department shall further existing compliance efforts as follows: I. Provide more flexibility regarding compliance with storefront related violations; II. Explore conducting weeks, on a quarterly basis; III. Create a checklist of how to comply with storefront regulations; IV. Establish follow up goals; and V. Explore the viability of extending response and compliance periods with the City Office. e. The administration shall Include the orever cover portfolio of approved designs, as an option for property owner utilization.

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 Motion By Acclamation: Continue the item to a future date for additional updates.

4. 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 Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

5. 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 Motion By Acclamation: Continue the item to the January 2026 LUSC to further develop the following: a. A framework for future public workshops and seminars related to green roofs, which can be recorded for playback on the city website and on MB TV.

b. Further develop recommendations 2, 3 and 4 that were identified in the LUSC memo.

c. Explore requirements for green roofs on future new construction in the City.

6. 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 Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

7. 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 Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

8. 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.

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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. 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.

11. 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

Deferred to a future date with no discussion.

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

12. DISCUSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR WEST LOTS.

Commissioner David Suarez Parks and Recreation September 11, 2024 C4 M

13. 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

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

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

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

17. 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

18. DISCUSS THE ADOPTION OF A VACANT STOREFRONT REGISTRY PROGRAM, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION FEES AND FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Economic Development September 17, 2025 C4 A

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

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

LDR AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (Dual 24. BARCLAY PROPOSAL Referral to FERC and Planning Board). Economic Development

Planning April 3, 2024 C2 C

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

26. 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

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. 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

29. REVIEW AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CITY POLICIES TO PRIORITIZE EXPANDING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GREEN SPACE, ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING, AND REDUCE POLLUTION. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Planning September 3, 2025 C4 E

30. 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

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

32. DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CITYWIDE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DELIVERIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Parking

33. 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

34. 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

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

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

37. 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

38. 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

39. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.

April 23, 2025 C4 G

REGULATING

TEMPORARY

AND/OR

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Planning February 3, 2025 C4 W

40. 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

41. 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

42.

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

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Planning October 30, 2024 C4 F

WITHDRAWN ITEMS The following item was withdrawn:

43. 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 September 11, 2024 C4 W

The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.