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City Commission
Workshop Meeting
June 9, 2006
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AGENDA
1. Ex parte Communications (Commissioner Diamond)*
Future Action Required: Amend Ordinance
2. Selection of Community Services Advisory Board Members
(City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
3. Resolution Supporting Light Rail Regional Transportation
Solutions (Commissioner Auerbach)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
4. EAR Based Amendments (City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Ordinance
5. Resolution of FPL Franchise Fee Dispute (City Manager)*
6. Founders Day Program (City Manager)*
7. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the
Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-890 I, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
Article IV. Administration of the Zoning Ordinance
Sec. 30-69. Ex parte communications.
The following process shall apply to quasi judicial actions pending before the
Village Council:
(I) Communications between Council and public. All oral and written
communications with the public involving quasi judicial action pending before the
Village Council must take place at the public hearing. Outside of the public hearing, the
Council is prohibited from discussing the merits of any matter on which action may be
taken by the Council.
(2)
Communications between Council and staff
Written and oral
communications between Council members and staff shall be allowed.
(3) Written communications. In the event that a Council member receives a
written ex parte communication, the Council member shall immediately submit the
written communication to the staff so that it can be placed in the file and made a part of
the record either before or during the public hearing prior to the Council voting on the
application.
(4) Site visits. A Council member may make a site visit regarding a quasi
judicial matter pending before the Council, provided that the existence of the site visit is
made part of the record prior to the Council taking final action on the application.
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AVENTURA CODE
Staff shall mean members of the City staff.
{Ord. No. 2001-06, ~ 3, 6-5-01)
Note-See the editor's note to Art. II.
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Sec. 34-34. Ex-parte communications.
(a) Except as otherwise specified herein, this section is adopted to follow the disclosure
processes of F.S. ~ 286.0115(1), and shall be construed so as to be consistent therewith.
(b) Except for the specific issue which is the subject of a pending quasi-judicial matter for
which an application has been filed with the City pursuant to section 34-32 of this Code, any
Commissioner may choose to discuss the merits of any proposed project or development on
which action may be taken by the Commission with any person not otherwise prohibited by
statute, charter provision, section 34-40 or other ordinance, if the Commissioner complies with
the applicable procedures of paragraph (c) and (d) of this section 34-34. As to any Ulecific issue
which is the subject of a pending quasi-judicial matter for which an application has been filed
with the City pursuant to section 34-32, outside of the public hearing Commissioners are
prohibited from discussing the merits of the specific issue for which approval is sought by the
pending application with any person other than the City staff. The term "specific issue", as
used in this paragraph, refers to the specific variance, conditional use, rezoning, site plan, plat
approval or like item for which approval is sought, rather than referring to the general matter,
as opposed to the merits, of the proposed project or development itself. Notwithstanding any
contrary provision of this paragraph (b), the prohibitions ofthis paragraph (b) shall not apply
to applicant conferences with the City Manager which are attended by individual Commis-
sioners (no more than one Commissioner at each conference) provided that the City Manager
first finds and certifies in writing that the application concerns a project of significant impact,
and schedules such conferences. The term "project of significant impact," as used in this
paragraph, means a project which has the potential to substantially enhance or substantially
impair the public health, safety or welfare.
(c) Compliance with the procedures of this section 34-34 shall remove any presumption of
prejudice arising from ex-parte communication with any Commissioner.
(1) Oral communications. The subject of the communication and the identity of the person,
group, or entity with whom the communication took place shall be disclosed and made
a part of the record before final action on the application. At the quasi-judicial hearing
the person or persons responsible for the ex-parte communication, any party to the
hearing and any participant shall have the opportunity to contest the accuracy of the
matters disclosed.
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(2) Written communications. Any written communication related to an application pend-
ing before the Commission shall be forwarded to the appropriate staff for inclusion in
the official file for the application, and shall be disclosed on the record before final
action on the matter. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to review the official
file periodically to determine whether written ex-parte communications have been
placed in the official file.
Supp. No.8
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM,
TO: City Commission
DATE: June 2, 2006
SUBJECT: Selection of Community Services Advisory Board Members
The following individuals have made application to be selected for the Community
Services Advisory Board:
Marina Blachman
Julie R. Israel
Melvin Taks
Gary Pyott
Evie Hernandez
Amit Z. Bloom
Jonathan P. Evans
Ruthe Cohen
I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda for action by the City Commission.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
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and/or experience in landscape design and architecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arts.
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I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncom ensated services and f will be subject to the requirements of the
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Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
Marina Blachman
21200 Point Place, #2401, Aventura, Florida 33180
Tel, (305) 933-8021 Cell, (305) 439-9909
Fax, (305) 933-3024 Emait, marinablachman@hotmail.com
Education
Family Therapy
. ChIld P'ychology
. Learnmg DisabilitIes
Bachelor of Psychology
Universit)' qf Buenos AircJ
Master of Mental Health / Counselor Internship
Oro Center qf AJJistance Instrudion & Prevention in Alcnta! Health
Associate Member
Ameriwn Ps..vchotherapy Association
Teaching
Counseling
I\lanagement & ~-\dm1nistrat10n
Areas of Specialty
Buenos Aires, Argentina
1991
Buenos Aires, Argentina
1994
Credentials
Sina December 1998
Experience
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ~liaml, Flonda July 1997-Prmnl
Contract Therapist (Family Services)
Provide individual, family, and group: assessments, counseling, and case management.
Counseling duties include: dIagnosIs, treatment plans, ongoing intervention, and proper
termination; case management dutIes include: record preparation and maintenance.
MICHAEL-ANN RUSSELJ.C.C. ~lianl1, Flonda June 1996-]une 2003
Psychologist (August 1999 -June 2003)
. Teaching behavioral skills with Intervention in the classroom, dealing mainly "\vith: learmng to
work and play cooperatively, responsibility, and dealing with feelings
ECD Extended Day Director & ECD Mini Camp Supervisor (August 1996 -June 1999)
. Supervise counselors, oversee scheduling and payroll, facilitate parent communication
Senior Counselor- Summer Camp J c. c., Pre-K (fune 1996 - August 1997)
. Leadership of group, writIng of records for individual & group activitIes, program planning
Hebraica, Director of Olam Hayeled & Staff of Madrichim (June 1996 - August 1997)
. Supenrise the 1.Iadrichim: planning, staff trainIng, speCial events, enrichment actiVlties, and case
management
CHABBAD CHAYIL 1lialIl1, Flonda June 1995-Aug1lJt 1996
Case Worker
. SupportIve counseling & aid to foreign families & inruVlduals reqwnng assistance dunng
relocatIon & adjustment period. Documenting of migrant problems & family drifting.
PRIVATE PRACTICE Buenos }"ltes, "\rgenuna January 1992-]une 1995
Psychologist
. Psychotherapy & counseling of private clients: adnussions, evaluation, ruagnosis, and treatment.
Children, adults, & families.
CENTRO ORO EN SALUD MENTAL Buenos .\ires, _\rgenuna March 1992-]une 1995
Psychologist
. Treatment of clients from assessment through discharge, inruvidual case management, family
facilitation, comprehenslve discharges, & recommendatIons
Languages
PEDRO ELIZADE'S HOSPITAL Buenos "\ires, _\rgenUna March 1992-D",mber 1994
Psychologist (Endocrinology Department)
Extensive interviewing & follow-ups on in-house patJ.ents of the hospital
Full fluency in both Spanish & English
\'(7orking knowledge of Hebrew
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Jewish Community Services
OFoSaUTH FLO!l:IDA,INC
Marina C. Blachman, M.S., RMHI
Registered Mental Health Intern
Behavioral Health Division
marinablachman@hotmail.com
18999 Biscayne Blvd. #200, Aventura, FL 33180
305-933-9820 fAX 305-933-9843
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and/or experience in landscape design and architecture. beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation activities, culture and the arls.
Name of Applicant JULI E R. ISRAEL
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Address: 20291 N.E. 30 Ave. #116. Aventura. PI. 33180
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Business Name:
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Business Address:
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Fax: 305 931-7753
Qualifications: Member .Manhattan Planninq Board 11. Member Educational
(Briefly describe the specific expertise and/o r abilities you can contribute as a member of this Board.)
Task Force with .Mavor Bearne:Manaaer Busfnf'!ss Affa; rs' and
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Administration,Board of Education, City of 'New York
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Ust community or civic involvement President (8 years) Villa Dora.da
Condominium; Member/Secretary Joint Council of Aventura;
President, Marina Condominium Association,
Please attach a resume along with your application.
, understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Govemment in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State of Florida Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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Office ot the City Manager
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19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 461H1919 fax
JULIE R. ISRAEL
Experience:
Manager, Business Affairs &. Administration;
N.Y.C. Board of Education
Comptroller; N.Y.C. Board of Education
University of Pennsylvania Office of Admissions Representative
Klock Real Estate Agent
Comptroller; Amusement Devices, Inc.
President, Treasurer; Skin The Wire, Inc.
Planning Board 11 member; Manhattan
Educational Task Force member; Manhattan
Member/Secretary; Joint Council of Aventura
Member; City of Aventura Community Services
Advisory Board
President; Marina Condominium Association, Inc.
President, Treasurer, Secretary; Villa Dorada
Condominium Association, Inc.
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Home Phone:
Business Name: Retired
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ErnaU Address:
Occupation: Administrator
BuslnessAddress:
Business Phone:
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Fax:
Qualifications:
(8IIefIy _be1lle opecllloexper1loe o_roblllllooyou con __.0 member oflhl1l Boord.)
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTE
List community or civic involvement
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTE
Please 8llaCh a'J'Bsume along VIoflh yeti' appication.
/ understttnd thtlt In accordance with tfle StaiB of Florida Govemment in the Sunshine
Law, this Information may be made pub/k;. / understand that 81/ board appointments ate
for voluntary, uncompenSBtlld UMcea anell win be subject to the requirements of /he
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QUALIFICA nONS
Attended classes at the University of Florida Master Gardiner Program.
Received my Master Gardiner Certification.
Worked as a volunteer Master Gardiner Lee County Agriculture Extension.
Lectured on gardening in libraries throughout Lee County, FL
Instructed on water saving techniques in the home garden.
The use of mulch and its proper application.
The use of natural pesticides verses chemical.
The importance of proper soil preparation and the use of the right plant for the right
location.
Planting in a semi-tropical environment.
Volunteered Broward County Extension office worked with school children on home
vegetable gardens.
Volunteer at the Broward County Museum Of Discovery and Science 954-713-0942
Enjoyed lecturing on the ecology of the Everglades and working with people on the
nature floor.
Worked for three seasons as a volunteer park ranger at the Cradle Of Forestry, Pisgah
National Forest N.C. (United States Department Of Agriculture).
Have traveled extensively throughout our country and have many articles published in
magazines and newspapers.
Written three, ecology connected books for children.
I am now finishing writing photographing and producing a DVD show called Our
American Wonderlands. I will soon submit this to the travel show for national exposure.
At the request of their purchasing agent I am presently designing post cards and
bookmarkers for Everglades National Park.
Please e~oy enclosed samples of some of my work.
I am considered by all those who have heard or read my work, as a very gifted poet.
Written and edited and produced our condo newsletter.
I have served on the board of directors on the following boards:
Beth Torah Jewish Center, Smithtown, NY
Lehigh Acres Jewish Center Lehigh Acres, FL.
Keys Jewish Community Center Key Largo, FL
Presently, North Dade Orchid Club North Miami Beach, FL
Presently, the president of Corporation Four, Point East Condominiums Aventura, FL.
3030 Marcos Dr. T503
Aventura, Florida 33160
3lJ5.935-2450
Mel~DbdixshoD.com
MELVIN TAKS
Objective
To continue in my lifetime to be productive and of service to my
community.
ExtA-ieIlCe
2000-2003
Self Employed
Aventura, Florida
. WEB DESIGN AND MAINTINANCE
. PHOTO RESTORATION, PHOTO ALTERATIONS ETC.
. GRAPHIC ART
. COMPUTER REPAIR
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1990-2000
Freelance Travel Writer North American Continent
1986-1990 Mutual of Omaha Fort Myers, FL
Sales R8p1sssntiillllve
. My sales production for my first year ranked 19th among all first year
producers in the entire United States, Canada, Canal Zone and Puerto
Rico.
1972-1986 TAK SPEAKER CORP. MIAMI, FL
President
Design electronics and styled and manufactured speaker systems.
Oversee all tasks necessary for the proper functioning of a manufacturing
business.
1954-1972 TEK TV SALES & SERVICE
Proprietor, Repaired electronics devices
New Hyde Park, NY
1950-1954
United States Navy
Education
1947-1948 City College
1948-1950 New York Technical Institute
Graduated Electronics.
New York, NY
Brooklyn, NY
I nterests I Board of directors, North Dade Orchid Club, Board of directors KJCC, writing,
computers, scuba diving, boating, gardening & photography. I presently own and operate an 18 ft.
runabout. In the past I have owned and operated larger crafts. I am also a volunteer at the Museum
of Discovery & Science where I lecture on the ecology of our Everglades. I have also been a
volunteer National Forest Park Ranger. I have recently completed a 1 hour show on DVD regarding
our national parks. It is titled Our American Wonderlands.
GARYPYOTT
20505 East Country Club Drive PH36
Aventura, Florida 33180
305-933-8356
May 15,2006
Dear Mayor and Commission,
Please find attached my application and personnel highlights as required for consideration
to be re-appointed to the City of A ventura Community Services Advisory Board. As the
current Chairman and a member for the past three (#3) years I am requesting to be
considered for re-appointment to one of the only Community Advisory Boards remaining
in the city.
As the Chairman this past year I believe the current Board made several strides in an
attempt to broaden the offerings made to the residents of our great city and believe that
next year we would continue this path of providing quality programming in conjunction
with an outstanding staff of dedicated and hardworking city staff members.
In addition, I believe that consideration must be given to keep experienced and dedicated
members of our community involved year after year injunction with a level of consistency
to better serve the needs of our community.
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and/or experience in landscape design and a~ itecture, beautification projects, youth and/or senior
citizen programs, recreation tivities, cultur nd the arts.
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Business Phone:
Qualifications:
(Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this Board.)
List community or civic involvement: .Jtl:~ "oJ-;n;}C//t:.)\
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law, this information may be made public. I understand that all board appointments are
for volunt mpensated services and I will be subject to the requirements of the
State 0 'nancial Disclosure Requirements.
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Fax or Mail completed application & resume to:
Office of the City Manager
Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
GARY PYOTT
20505 East Country Club Drive PH36
AVENTURA, FLORIDA 33180
305-933-8356
1999 - Present
Senior Vice President, The Continental Group, Inc. Hollywood Florida
Responsibilities include but not limited to direct supervision of a portfolio consisting of
# 154 condominium and homeowner associations from South Beach to Port S1. Lucie Florida.
Supervision and evaluation of association management and support staff, yearly budget
preparation and continuous association rmancial review (amount in excess of fifteen million
dollars), preventative maintenance of building components, exterior/interior building evaluations
and maintenance, direct working relationship with association Board of Directors.
1996 - 1999
District Manager, Discovery Zone Play Centers Miami Florida
Responsibilities included but not limited to direct supervision of a portfolio of fun centers
covering Miami Dade and Broward counties, supervision and evaluation of management staff,
preparation of budgets and review, evaluation and goal setting for retail components, evaluation
and setting of action plans for fun center food components, direct staff training sessions, hiring
and evaluation of part-time/full time fun center staff.
1984 - 1990
Director of Lower School Education, Admiral Farragut Academy Pine Beacb New Jersey
Responsibilities included but not limited to direction of educational/recreation program for
boarding and day students of grades five thru eight, Director of teacher/staff hiring and the
evaluation and training of staff to meet specific educational programs and requirements, Director
of summer sleep away camp.
1979 - 1984
Director of Sports Programming, Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center Miami
Florida
Responsibilities included but not limited to director of programming for youth, teen and adult
sports. Supervision of full-time/part-time staff, coordinate sports leagues for youth, teens and
adults, supervision of aquatics program, supervision of tennis center, supervision of fitness
facility, budget preparation and review, Director of summer sports camps (general sports,
gymnastics & tennis).
Current Civic Involvement: President of The Arts Ballet Theater of Florida and Fort
Lauderdale City Ballet, Anoointed member and cnrrent Chairman of the Aventura
Community Services Advisory Board (last three vears). Chairman of Aventura Cbarter
School Advisory Board (last three years). Active member ofthe Aventura Marketing
Council and Cbairman's Ronndtable and Miami Beacb Cbamber of Com me ranee,
Recipient of the 2003 Businessman of the Year Award.
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19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910 (305) 466-8919 fax
AMIT Z. BLOOM
20320 NE 34 Court. Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 933-2015 . E-mail: amitb@aventuramagazine.com
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PROFESSIONAL
DISCOVER MAGAZINE, INC., Aventura, FL. PUBLISHER 1998. Present
Publisher of both AVENTURA magazine, South Florida's magazine for the luxury lifestyle (8 issues annually) and Aventura
Phone Book, the city's premier telephone directory and resource guide (one editon annually). Responsibilities include over-
seeing, managing and directing the entire Editorial Department as well as the Art and Production Departments. I also work
closely with the Sales Department in developing and implementing added value programs for existing advertisers and potential
advertisers.
AMIT GRAPHIC DESIGN, Aventura, FL - OWNER 1997 - 2003
Owner and Art Director of a graphic design company specializing in magazine and newsletter layout and design. Clients included
Discover Magazine, Inc., The City of Aventura, Business in Broward magazine, ArtSpirit magazine, Weston First, Lewis
International and more.
INBLOOM DESKTOP & GRAPHIC DESIGN, Miami Beach, FL - ASSIST. ART DIRECTOR 1996
Assistant Art Director for a full-service graphic design company. Clients included Dancer magazine, Cafe Cola, Inc., South
Beach Cigars, Inc., and more.
PACE THEATRICAL GROUP, INC., Miami, FL. PUBLIC RELATIONS 1991-1994
Public Relations Representative for PTG-Florida, a SUbsidiary of PACE Entertainment Corp. (currently Clear Channel
Entertainment), one of the largest producers and presenters of live entertainment in the U.S. Responsibilities for Broadway
national touring productions in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Tampa markets included: writing and distributing
press releases; pitching stories to local media; accompany artists on interviews; organizing opening night/cast parties;
assisting in press conferences: assisting in building ads, brochures and other promotional materials; implementation of
special promotions.
ALAN WASSER ASSOCIATES, New York, NY - INTERN 1990
Intern in general management office of Cameron Macintosh, Inc., producer of the Broadway productions Les Miserables,
The Phantom of the Ooera, and Miss Saifion.
RING THEATRE, Coral Gables, FL - ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR 1989-90
Assistant Managing Director for the Ring Theatre (currently the Jerry Herman Theatre) responsible for supervising House
Management and Box Office activities: assigning season SUbscriptions; hiring College Work Study students; CWS payroll;
assist in advertising; assist in hardwood reports, audience problems and daily upkeep of box office activities.
HIRSCHFELD THEATRE, Miami Beach, FL - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1989
Production Assistant responsible for follow-up calls to agents and unions; calculation of union dues; and assist visiting guest
directors and actors.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
City of Aventura Community Services Advisory Board
City of Aventura Cultural Arts Foundation (committee is no longer active)
Trustee Level member Aventura Marketing Council
Board member of Delvista Homeowners Association
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL - BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in Theatre Management/Business Administration, 1991
May 12, 2006
Office of the City Monager
City of Aventura
1 9200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 331 80
RE: Community Services Advisory Board
I currently serve on the City of Aventura Community Services Advisory Boord, and am apply-
ing for another term. My experience volunteering as a board member for the City has given
me the opportunity to intimately understand the needs of residents of all ages.
Further, my dedication and knowledge of the City is not only from a personal perspective,
but also professional. I am Co-Publisher of both AVENTURA magazine and Aventura Phone
Book. Through my involvement as a business owner in the community, I have hod the oppor-
tunity of gaining a unique perspective into the City's growing needs.
Finally, my husband and I have been residents since 1998. My parents have been
residents of the City since approximately 1993. My family and I frequent our parks, and
enroll our children in classes and summer camp at the Community Recreation Center. We
are proud of our City and it's accomplishments. I am confident that residents and profes-
sionals alike will find me to be an objective and fair representative on the Community
Services Advisory Board.
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Jonathan P. Evans
7000 Island Boulevard, Unit 2002
Aventura, FL 33160
305 792-7045
305607-6714 (cell)
Exoerience
1999-Present Board of Directors, 7000 Island Boulevard Condominium Association.
Served in various officer position of the Board of the 300 unit building
since moving to Williams Island in 1998.
2004-Present President, The Lunch Bunch of A ventura, Inc.
Serves as President and member of the Round Table of this 110 man
comedy club.
2005 President, Williams Island Property Owners' Association.
President of the 1,700 family condominium community in A ventura.
Additionally, served as chairman of the tennis committee at Williams
Island. Also many other committee assigmnents.
2001-2005 Representative for 7000 Building to Property Owners' Association,
Williams Island.
2004-2005 Campaign Manager for successful election of Billy Joel to City of
A ventura Commission.
1982-1997 Owner, President, Camp Greenhill, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded and ran the summer day camp for children from 4-12 years old.
1973-1998 Teacher, The Shady Hill School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Taught mathematics and coached soccer to 6_8th grade students. Served
on the School's Board of Overseers as the Faculty representative.
Education
2005 Graduate of A ventura 101 course.
1968-1971 Nottingham University, Nottingham, England, B.Sc., Metallurgy
1964-1968 King Edward School, Birmingham, England
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Married, One daughter
Actively participates in tennis and swimming. Enjoys observing most team sports,
particularly cricket and rugby.
Worked on political campaigns for Bob Diamond to City of Aventura Commission and
Jay Beskin for District #4 of the Miami-Dade Commission
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Homo Pnone (305)937.2755 F.. (305. UZ.2553 Emall JERUC~BELLSOUTH.NET
"f.){SONi\I,: Marrl~d .1"0 children and .illlrandlons. F'ull'lim~ Florida .....id'.nl .in,"
s.-pleml",r 1997: parl-lione Florida re.id~nl sillce 1989.
EI>IICA'I'ION: Allended Unlvenlly of Pill'burgh, Partldpall'Cl in numerous nlllnagemenl
prollrllms, areounling programs and markrling and r..ruilinll ..mlnars ,",rlaining 10
Hl'hlll. Food Srn>h'c aod lhe Hospilllllly Indu.lry.
PRon:SSIONAL:
President of Eltecutive Recruiters, Inc. 1979 to 1990
-Ocvdoped an Eueutive recruiting Corporation thllt Ilrew 10 multiplr
OmCe8 in Washtngton, D.C., Marylllnd and Virginll.
-Selected all Search Recruiter., all real eslale loulions, mllrketed
and visited exlstlnll Bnd potential clienls. Rellred in 1990 10 spend
more time with children in Soulh Florida.
COMI\1lJNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEE.R ORGANIZATION
HI(;UUGHTS:
.WASHINGTON HEBREW HOME Advisory Committee
Membcr--2000+ members on this roster
.sHAKESPEARE AWARDS Committee Member--Washington,
D.C.
.WORLAND HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION Member--
Potomac, Md.
-Oversight for Landscape, Roads and Architecture
.S.:CONU GENESIS volunteer--Drug Rehabilitation Program(s)
.WICS--WOMEN IN COMMUNITY SERVICE,
WASHINGTON. D.C. CHAPTER
-Volunteer in agenda and focus group activities
.EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OFTHE NATIONAL CAPITOL
AREA--Volunteer and Fundraiser
.MERCEDES BENZ CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA
-Board Member with activities including social and
eduClltional responsibilities
.AlIsisted with Campaign duties for candidates in last Aventura
Commissioner F.lel.'tinn
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
FROM: Zev Auerbach, City Commissioner
DATE: May 31, 2006
SUBJECT: Light Rail Regional Transit Solutions
Please place on the Workshop Agenda, a discussion regarding the City Commission
adopting a Resolution of support for light rail regional transit solutions utilizing the FEC
railroad.
CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
City Commission ~
Eric M. Soroka, ~~
City Manager ... .
Joanne Carr, AI
Planning Director
BY:
DATE:
June 2, 2006
SUBJECT:
EAR Based Amendments (03-CPA-05)
June 9, 2006 City Commission Workshop
On January 31, 2006, the South Florida Regional Planning Council advised that the
2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the City's Comprehensive Plan had
been found sufficient to meet the requirements of state statute. The recommendations
of the EAR may now be incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan by way of
ordinance.
The City's Planning Consultant, Bell David Planning Group, has prepared the attached
Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications. These amendments follow the
summary of recommendations listed in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, a copy of
which is attached for reference. Following discussion at the June 9 workshop meeting,
staff will prepare an ordinance to adopt these amendments for first reading by the City
Commission at its July 11, 2006 meeting.
INTRODUCTION
This report is comprised of eleven applications for amendments to the A ventura
Comprehensive Plan based on Aventura's 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
The EAR was adopted by the City on November I, 2005, and found sufficient by the
South Florida Regional Planning Council on January 31,2006. The purpose of these
amendments is to implement the recommendations contained in the City's adopted EAR.
The proposed amendments are collectively referred to as EAR-based amendments.
With a 2000 population of 25,267, Aventura is the ninth most populous municipality in
Miami-Dade County. Although it was not incorporated until 1995, between 1990 and
2000, the City's population increased from 15,375 to 25,267, a 67 percent increase. By
2010, the City's population is anticipated to increase to 32,925, an increase of 30 percent
since 2000. Based on projections prepared by the University of Florida, by 2015, it is
projected that its population will increase to 37,307 (48% above the 2000 Census), and by
2025, it is projected that it will increase to 46,329 (83% above the 2000 Census)1. It
should be noted, however, that these estimates are based on historic and current
population figures and growth trends, and do not reflect local conditions. The City is
rapidly approaching build-out, and its future development potential and population
growth is limited by the scarcity of vacant and developable land. For these reasons, the
City estimates that its population will cap out at around 32,925, the year 2010 population
estimate. The City of Aventura has a land area of approximately 3.2 square miles
bounded by: Broward County and the City of Hallandale Beach to the north; Golden
Beach and Sunny Isles across Dumfounding Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway to the
east; North Miami Beach to the south, and; unincorporated Miami-Dade County to the
west. There have been no changes in the City's land area since it was incorporated in
1995.
In 1998, the State of Florida revised the statutory requirements for the EAR to allow local
governments to base their analysis on the key local issues that they are facing. In order to
comply with these requirements, and in recognition of the complicated and diverse range
of planning issues that the City of A ventura is currently facing, the City initiated its EAR
process with a public workshop on December 16, 2004, and conducted an interagency
scoping meeting with members of State, regional and County agencies and
representatives of adjacent municipalities on December 20, 2004. Based on input
received via this process, the City of A ventura identified five major issues for inclusion
in the EAR. On January 14, 2005 the City provided the Florida Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) with a request for a Letter of Understanding regarding these
issues, and the City's proposed Scope of Work. On February 2, 2005, DCA provided the
City with a Letter of Understanding agreeing to the proposed issues and Scope. The five
major issues are as follows: Development and Redevelopment; Housing; Emergency
Management; Transportation, and; Quality of Life.
1 University of Florida Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing Needs Assessment,
2003
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The eleven staff applications contained in this report correspond to the ten
Comprehensive Plan Elements in which amendments are recommended, and the addition
of a new Redevelopment Element. Only goals, objectives, and policies for which specific
amendments are recommended are included.
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APPLICATION No.1
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE
ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
1. Add a new Objective 1, as follows:
Obiective 1
The Land Development Regulations shall provide a cohesive blueprint for development
and redevelopment in the Citv that accommodates growth while maintaining the integritv
of the built and natural environment.
2. Add a new Policy 1.1, as follows:
Policy 1.1. Development is herein defined as construction. alteration. or material
change on/to vacant land. and is limited to the vacant lands shown on Map 1-2. In the
event that development has occurred on vacant land. Map 1-2 shall be amended to reflect
such development during the next regularly scheduled Comprehensive Plan amendment
cycle.
3. Add a new Policy 1.2, as follows:
Policy 1.2. Redevelopment is herein defined as the demolition and reconstruction.
renewaL alteration. or material change on/to lands not shown as vacant on Map 1-2. as it
is periodically amended.
4. Add a new Policy 1.3, as follows:
Policv 1.3. Development and redevelopment shall conform to the building height
limitations. site development standards. and design guidelines established in the Land
Development Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Add a new Policy 1.4, as follows:
Policv 1.4. In order to minimize negative impacts to the City's infrastructure. traffic
congestion. hurricane evacuation clearance times. and auality of life. the densitv and
intensity of development and redevelopment shall be limited to reflect existing
development patterns. in accordance with the Land Development Regulations.
6. Add a new Policy 1.5, as follows:
Policv 1.5. The Land Development Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Plan shall
contain provisions that provide for appropriate transitions between different Future Land
Use Districts. Zoning Districts. uses. and neighborhoods. and that buffer existing
neighborhoods. buildings. uses and natural areas from the encroachment of incompatible
uses.
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7. Add a new Policy 1.6, as follows:
Policy 1.6. The City shall encourage pedestrian friendly design and walkable
neighborhoods through its development review processes. design guidelines. and targeted
redeyelopment efforts.
8. Add a new Policy 1.7, as follows:
Policy 1.7. Redevelopment shall conform to site development standards as outlined in
the Land Development Reg:ulations.
9. Add a monitoring measure for Objective I, as follows:
Measure: Incorooration of the oolicy provisions into the Land Develooment
Regulations.
10. Renumber Objective I, as follows:
Objective +~
11. Renumber Policy 1.1, and amend as follows:
Policy +~.1
The Future Land Use map shall identify all residential land as one of the following
Residential Land Use Categories:
Low Density
(No change)
Low-Medium Density
(No change)
Medium Density This category llHtaorizeG fIj'lartment lmilaings ranging allows a
range of densities from 13 to 25 dwelling units per gross acre. The type~ of housing
structure typically permitted in this category include townhouses and low-rise and
medium-rise apartments. but mav also include single family detached. duolexes. triolexes
quadruolexes and townhouses.
Medium-High Density This category llHtaorizes fIj'lartment Bllilaings rooging
allows a range of densities from 25 to 60 dwelling units per gross acre. In this category,
the height of buildings, and, therefore, the attainment of densities approaching the
maximum, depends to a great extent on the dimensions of the site, conditions such as
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location and availability of services, zoning. type of housing structure, the ability to
provide sufficient off-street parking, and the compatibility with and impact of the
development on surrounding areas. The type of housing structure typically permitted in
this categorv includes low. medium and high-rise apartments. but mav also include single
familv detached, duplexes, triplexes. Quadruplexes and townhouses. Additionally, the
height of buildings and attainment of densities approaching the maximum shall also be
contingent on the ability of the developer to ensure appropriate transitions and buffers
with the surrounding neighborhood. and to alleviate impacts that will adverselv impact
service levels and Quality oflife.
12. Renumber Policy 1.2, and amend as follows:
Policy -h2.I
The Future Land Use map shall identify all nonresidential land as one of the following
nonresidential land use categories:
Industrial and Office
(No change)
Business and Office This category accommodates the full range of sales and service
activities. Included are retail, wholesale, personal and professional services, commercial
and professional offices, hotels, motels, hospitals, medical buildings, nursing homes,
entertainment and cultural facilities, amusements, and commercial recreation
establishments. However, private commercial marinas may only be permitted as a
conditional use as contained within the land development regulations. These uses may
occur in self-contained centers, high-rise structures, campus parks, Town Centers, or in
nodes defined by the intersection of two arterial roadways or at the intersection of an
arterial and a local or collector street. Additionally, the Metropolitan Urban Center
designation as described and adopted within the Miami-Dade Comprehensive
Development Master Plan may be applied as an overlay within this land use category.
The specific range and intensity of uses appropriate in a particular Business and Office
property is dependent on the particular land use, design, urban services, transportation,
environmental and social conditions on and around the subject parcels at the time of
approval including consideration of applicable goals, objectives and policies, and the
provisions of applicable land development regulations which serve to implement the
comprehensive plan.
The maximum allowable development intensity shall be a floor area ratio of total
building square footage (not including parking structures) divided by the net lot area of
the development parcel of 2.0. Actual intensities approvable to a given site may be
significantly lower than the maximum where necessary to conform to an overriding Plan
policy, or to maintain compatibility of the development with its surroundings. The
maximum intensity allowable on a given site shall also be contingent on the ability of the
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developer to ensure appropriate transitions and buffers with the surrounding
neighborhood, and to alleviate impacts that will adverselv impact service levels of service
and auality oflife.
Town Center
(First Paragraph)
Town Centers are encouraged to be hubs of future urban development in Aventura,
around which a more compact and efficient urban structure will evolve. Town Centers
are not intended to be Regional Activitv Centers, but instead are intended to serve the
Citv's existing and future residents and businesses. Town Centers are intended to be
moderate t8 high illtellsity design-unified areas which will contain a mixture of different
urban functions integrated both horizontally and vertically. Town Centers shall be
characterized by physical cohesiveness, direct accessibility by mass transit service, and
high quality urban design. The development of each Town Center will be managed
through the creation of a thematic plan...
Parks and Recreation
(No change)
Water
The areas that are designated Water on the Future Land Use map reflect natural and man-
made water bodies within the Citv. These areas provide numerous benefits to the City of
Aventura and are an important component of the Citv's multi-modal transportation
network, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and natural and built environments. The use
of these areas shall be limited to recreational and commercial boating facilities and uses
(including water taxis and ferries). the provision of open space and urban relief:
recreation, waterwavs. wetlands, flood control. stormwater drainage and storage. and
natural resource protection and enhancement. and complv with the reauirements of
Chapter 24. "Environmental Protection...". of the Miami-Dade County Code of
Ordinances. Development in or above areas designated "Water" that will diminish these
functions shall be prohibited. and development and redevelopment adiacent to these areas
shall include provisions to enhance these functions where appropriate.
13. Renumber Policy 1.3 as follows:
Policy -1-2.3
14. Renumber Objective 2 as follows:
Objective :;;,1
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15. Renumber Policy 2.1, and amend as follows:
Policy ;1,J I In planning and designing all new development and redevelopment, the
City shall vigorously promote implementation of the guidelines contained in the "Urban
Desiga Elemeat" redevelopment plans. the Redevelopment Element. and Land
Development Regulations.
16. Renumber Policy 2.2 as follows:
Policy;1,1.2
17. Renumber Policy 2.3 as follows:
Policy ;1,1.3
18. Renumber Policy 2.4, and amend as follows:
Policy;1,l.4 The City shall promote good urban design, water and energy conservation
and wildlife habitat when designing sites and selecting landscape material for all public
projects. Native landscaping materials shall be used where feasible and appropriate in
public projects.
19. Renumber Policy 2.5 as follows:
Policy 201.5
20. Renumber Policy 2.6, and amend as follows:
Policy;1,1.6 In formulating or amending development regulations, Aventura shall
avoid creating disincentives to redevelopment that otherwise conforms to the
Comprehensive Plan.
21. Renumber Objective 3, and amend as follows:
Objective 31 Decisions regarding the location, extent and intensity of future land use in
Aventura will be based on suitable environmental conditions. compatibilitv with the
natural and built environment. the minimization of adverse impacts to neighborhoods. the
abilitv to maintain a hurricane evacuation clearance time of 12 hours or less. and the
financial feasibility of providing, by the year 20015, services at levels of service (LOS)
that meet or exceed the minimum standards adopted in the Capital Improvements
Element. [9J-5.006(3)(b)I]
22. Renumber Policy 3.1 as follows:
Policy 31.1
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23. Renumber Policy 3.2 as follows:
Policy 3:l.2
24. Renumber Policy 3.3 as follows:
Policy 3:l.3
25. Renumber Policy 3.4 as follows:
Policy 3:l.4
26. Renumber Objective 4 as follows:
Objective 42.
27. Renumber Policy 4.1 as follows:
Policy 42..1
28. Renumber Objective 5, and amend as follows:
Objective ~Q A ventura shall, by the year 20915, continue to reduce the number of land
uses inconsistent with the uses designated on the LUP map or with the character of the
surrounding community. [9J-5.006(3)(b)3].
29. Renumber Policy 5.1, and amend as follows:
Policy ~.1 When evaluating compatibility among proximate land uses, the City shall
consider such factors as the character and function of the surrounding neighborhood.
consistencv with the goals and obiectives of the Comorehensive Plan. soecific
neighborhood and redevelooment olans. noise, lighting, shadows, glare, vibration, odor,
runoff, access, traffic, parking, heights, bulk, scale of architectural elements, landscaping,
hours of operations, buffering, and safety, as applicable.
30. Renumber Policy 5.2, and amend as follows:
Policy ~Q.2 Through implementation of the land development regulations, residential
neighborhoods shall be protected from intrusion of uses that would disrupt or degrade the
health, safety, tranquility, character, and overall welfare ofthe neighborhood.
31. Renumber Policy 5.3 as follows:
Policy ~.3
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32. Renumber Policy 5.4 as follows:
Policy ~n.4
33. Add the following new Policy under new Objective 6 (old Objective 5)
Policv 6.5 Although there are currentlv no militarv installations within or proximate
to A ventura. the Citv shall adhere to State statutory requirements to ensure compatibility
of new development and redevelopment with military operations if a militarv installation
is located within or within one-half mile of its boundaries in the future.
34. Renumber Objective 6, and amend as follows:
Objective 61 UlleR the aaofltioR of the i\'ieffilira Plan, aAll sooseqaent 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 and all E.5]lements of the Comprehensive Plan, with
recognized Population Estimates and Projections, and-with future uses designated on the
adopted Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) map, aRa aG Balaneea with the Goals, OBjeetives
ana Polieies of all Elements efthe Comflrehensive Plan.
35. Renumber Policy 6.1 as follows:
Policy 61.1
36. Renumber Objective 7 as follows:
o bj ecti ve =7.8.
37. Renumber Policy 7.1, and amend as follows:
Policy =7.8..1 The City shall Ufleefl:ake efforts to loeate sites with eonB.rmed hiGtorie,
arehiteetaral ana arehaeelogiea1 signifieanee By 2010. the City shall coordinate with the
Miami-Dade Countv Office of Historic Preservation and Florida Department of State in
order to identify significant historically. architecturally. or archaeologically-significant
sites. if any. within its iurisdiction. and shall take timely and appropriate measures to
preserve identified sites.
38. Renumber Objective 8 as follows:
Objective &2
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39. Renumber Policy 8.1, and amend as follows:
Policy &2.1 The City Cemmission, Hfl6n reeommenaation of the City Manager, shall
establish oppeftunities for the eElnsiaeration Elf amenaments to the },ventura
Comprehensi'/e Plan. The City CelRlRission shall net establish lRere than the State
iHljlosea ma-ximUIR FHImiler of opportunities, currently two oPPorUmities per year. Small
seale amen8ments or emergeney amenaments shall 13e eJlempt from this limitation as
proviaea for in State la-VI. The Citv of Aventura shall propose or consider applications to
amend the Comprehensive Plan twice a vear. on dates established in the Code of
Ordinances. with exceptions to this limitation as provided for in State law.
40. Renumber Policy 8.2, and amend as follows:
Policy &2.2 Applications to amend the City's Future Land Use Plan map shall be
evaluated to consider consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of all Elements,
other timely issues, and in particular the extent to which the proposal, if approved, would:
1. Satisfy a deficiency in the Plan map to accommodate projected population or
economic growth of the City;
2. Enhance or impede provision of services at adopted LOS Standards;
3. Be compatible with abutting and nearby land uses and protect the character of
established neighborhoods; and
4. Enhance or degrade environmental or historical resources, features or systems
of significance.,; and
5. Impact the Citv's abilitv to maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times of
12 hours or less.
41. Renumber Policy 8.3 as follows:
Policy &2.3
42. Renumber Objective 9 as follows:
Objective 910
43. Renumber Policy 9.1, and amend as follows:
Policy 910.1 A ventura shall continue to maintain, and enhance as necessary, regulations
consistent with the Plan which govern the use and development of land, and which, as a
minimum, regulate: {9J-5.006(3)(c)1]
1. Land use consistent with the Land Use Element and Level of Service
Standards;
2. Subdivision ofland;
3. Areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding;
4. Stormwater management;
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5. Protection of environmentally sensitive lands;
6. Protection of the character and function of the surrounding neighborhood and
uses;
7. Signage; and
8. On-site traffic flow and parking to ensure safety and convenience and that no
avoidable off-site traffic flow impediments are caused by development.
44. Renumber Policy 9.2 as follows:
Policy 910.2
45. Renumber Policy 9.3, and amend as follows:
Policy910.3 The City, within ene year ef aSBlltien BOhis Plan shall eflllet implement
land development regulations, as mav be amended from time to time, that include
provisions for: [(J-5.006(3)(c)4]
I. Open space in the form of squares, plaza, or green areas in residential and
commercial zoning categories;
2. Diversity of uses in or adjacent to residential districts, including neighborhood
designs that have a mixtures of retail, residential, office, institutional and
service business uses in close proximity;
3. Diversity of housing and construction types;
4. Parking requirements for all zoning districts that allow and retain on-street
parking where appropriate,; and
5. A hierarchy of street types and designs, ranging from pedestrian and bike
paths to boulevards that serve both neighborhoods and area-wide vehicular
and pedestrian trips.
46. Renumber Objective 10 as follows:
Objective Mil.
47. Renumber Policy 10.1 as follows:
Policy M il.1
48. Renumber Objective II, and amend as follows:
Objective H12. Uflen the adolltien ef the Plan, tThe location, design and
management practices of development shall ensure the protection of natural resources
and systems by recognizing, and sensitively responding to constraints posed by soil
conditions, topography, water table level, vegetation type, wildlife habitat, and hurricane
and other flood hazards.
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49. Renumber Policy 11.1 as follows:
Policy -1+12.1
50. Renumber Policy 11.2 as follows:
Policy -1+12.2
51. Renumber Objective 12, and amend as follows:
Objective Hll. The City of A ventura shall coordinate its coastal planning area
population densities with the South Florida Regional Planning Council. adiacent
iurisdictions. and the Miami-Dade County eOffice of eEmergency mManagement.
52. Renumber Policy 12.1, and amend as follows:
Policy H13.1 All proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments that increase
density (population) shall be required to submit, at the time of application, an analysis of
the impacts of the proposed amendment tIpon the evacuation routes and e'/1l611ation
clearance times based on the best and most recent South Florida Regional Planning
Council data regarding hurricane evacuation routes and clearance times in the Citv as
inellllled within the Smith Florida Regional IlllffieaHe Eyaeuation Study, Aflril, 1996, or
as may be amended frem time to time.
53. Renumber Policy 12.2 as follows:
Policy H 13.2
54. Add the following new Policy under new Objective 13 (old Objective 12)
Policv 13.3 Bv 2007. or at the earliest feasible date. the City shall coordinate with the
appropriate agencies to ensure that updated data and methodologies are being utilized in
hurricane evacuation clearance time formulas. and encourage the use of consistent
evacuation clearance time standards bv northeast Miami-Dade County and southeast
Broward Countv municipalities.
55. Renumber Objective 13 as follows:
Objective -814.
56. Renumber Policy 13.1, and amend as follows;
Policy -814.1 By December 31 1999 tThe City shall continue to coordinate with Miami.
Dade County Public Schoo1~ Board, Miami-Dade County, other northeast Miami-Dade
County municipalities of Northeast Miami Dade County, llf!d the South Florida Regional
Planning Council. and other agencies as appropriate in order to develop alternate
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solutions to the projected public school siting needs, includedillg ia the aata aaa aaalyais.
These altemative sellitioas oheuhl iaslaae but not limited to the utilization of existing
vacant sites, vacant office space, and the addition of ;;00 stories to existing schools,-as
well as ether alternatiye selutieas.
57. Amend the Future Land Use Plan Map to delete the proposed Community Facility
depicted adjacent to the proposed Park in the northwest area of the City (Hospital
District).
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AMENDED FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP
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APPLICATION No.2
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TRANSPORT A nON
ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
1. Amend Policy 1.1 as follows:
Policy 1.1 As per 9J-5.005(8)(j), the City of Aventura adopts the level of service
standard as described in the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master
Plan, Traffic Circulatioll Sabelemellt 1997, Objective I Policy IB, as it relates to UrBan
Illfilll\reas (DU.) [9J 5.019(1)(e)I], !Hut mere partielilarly described as follows:
The minimum acceptable peak-period LOS for all State roads and on all City roads shall
be the following:
(a) Where no public mass transit service exists, roadways shall operate at or above LOS
E'
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(b) Where mass transit service having headways of 20 minutes or less is provided within
Yz mile distance, roadways shall operate at no greater than 120 percent of their capacity;
(c) Where extraordinary transit service such as commuter rail or express bus service
exists parallel roadways within Yz mile shall operate at no greater than 150 percent of
their capacity.
2. Amend Policy 1.2 as follows:
Policy 1.2 The City of Aventura accepts Miami-Dade County's mass transit level of
service as stated in the Miami-Dade Countv Comprehensive Development Master Plan.
as followstheir 1997 CDMP Carital Improvemellts Elemellt aHa the Mass Transit
Sabelemellt of the TrafFie Cireulation Element .....hieh fellew:
I) The average combined population and employment density along the corridor between
the existing transit network and the area of expansion exceeds 4,000 per square mile, and
the corridor is 0.5 miles on either side of any necessary new routes or route extensions to
the area of expansion;
2) It is estimated that there is sufficient demand to warrant service;
3) The service is economically feasible; and
4) The expansion of transit service into new areas is not provided at a detriment to
existing or planned services in higher density areas with greater need.
3. Add a new Policy under Objective I, as follows:
Policv 1.7 The City of Aventura. in coordination with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT). shall annually evaluate the impact of the Transportation
Concurrencv Exception Area on its transportation system. the Strategic Intermodal
Transportation Svstem. and adopted level of service standards of roadways funded in
accordance with Section 339.2819. F.S.. and identifv strategies to alleviate or miti~ate
such impacts. The City shall coordinate with FDOT. Miami-Dade Countv. and other
iurisdictions in the Countv in the development of common methodologies for measuring
such impacts. If it is determined that the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area is
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no longer adequate. the City shall evaluate the establishment of a Transportation
Concurrencv Management Area. and/or other alternatives. as appropriate.
4. Add a new Policy under Objective I, as follows:
Policy 1.8 The City of A ventura shall continue to identify proiects to support and
fund mobilitv. enhance alternative modes oftransportation. and ensure connectivitv in its
Capital Improvements Program in accordance with Section 163.3180. F.S.
5. Add a new Policy under Objective I, as follows:
Policy 1.9 The City of Aventura. in consultation with the Florida Department of
Transportation. shall evaluate the impacts of proposed development and redevelopment
on its transportation svstem. Strategic Intermodal Svstem facilities. and the adopted level
of service standards of transportation facilities. and identifv strategies to alleviate or
mitigate such impacts in coordination with the developer and other agencies as
appropriate. The Citv shall coordinate with FDOT. Miami-Dade County. and other
iurisdictions in the Countv in the development of common methodologies for measuring
such impacts.
6. Add a new Policy under Objective I, as follows:
Policv 1.10 In evaluating impacts on the transportation system. a proiect determined to
have a de minimus impact (an impact that would not affect more than one percent of the
maximum volume at the Level of Service Standard) mav be exempted from mitigation
requirements. The City shall maintain records to determine whether a cumulative 110%
de minimus transportation impact threshold has been reached. and shall submit such
documentation as part of its annual updates to the Capital Improvements Schedule. which
shall be incomorated into the Comprehensive Plan by amendment.
7. Add a new Policy under Objective I, as follows:
Policy 1.1 I The City of A ventura shalL by ordinance. include proportionate fair share
mitigation options in its concurrencv management program. consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 163. Florida Statutes. The intent of these options is to provide
for the mitigation of transportation impacts through mechanisms that might include. but
are not limited to. private funds. public funds. contributions of land. and the construction
or contribution of facilities. Transportation facilities or segments identified for
improvement through the use of proportionate fair share mitigation options must be
included in the CIE. or in the next regularlv scheduled update ofthe CIE.
8. Add a new Policy under Objective 1, as follows:
Policy 1.12 By 2007. or at the earliest feasible date. the City of A ventura will develop
impacts fees and other methods bv which developers can mitigate impacts to the
transportation svstem bv contributing funds for alternative modes of transportation.
particularlv the expansion. operation and maintenance of the Circulator Svstem.
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9. Amend Policy 3.2 as follows:
Policy 3.2 VpeR adElptiElR ef this elemeRt, and the IHterge'/emmeRtlll CElordinatien
ElemeRt, tTransportation coordination related mechanisms, appropriate agreements, and
strategies will be developed utilized to implement the area wide transportation, land use,
parking, and other provisions of the multi-modal plan. [9J-5.0 19(4)(c) I I]
10. Amend the monitoring measure under Objective 4 as follows:
Measure:
By 2005, iIncreased public transit ridershipey 10% .
11. Amend Policy 4.1 as follows:
Policy 4.1 WithiR eRe year of adoptieR Elf the CompreheRGive PlaR, tIhe City shall
implement a local public transit system. [9J-5.0I9(4)(c)9]
11. Add the following new Objective:
Obiective 6 The City will utilize its Land Development Regulations in order to ensure
that new development enhances mobilitv options and redevelopment does not further
degrade transportation levels of service.
12. Add the following new Policy under new Objective 6:
Policv 6.1 By 2007. or at the earliest feasible date. the City shall review and amend
its Land Development Regulations in order to provide a cohesive blueprint for
development and redevelopment in the Citv to ensure that new develooment enhances
mobilitv options and that redevelopment does not further degrade transportation levels of
service.
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APPLICATION No.3
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PARKS AND RECREATION
ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
1. Amend Objective 2 as follows:
Objective 2 ThFoligh implemefltatiofl of the adopted Paries and Recreatiofl aFld Capital
ImprovemeHts BlemeFlts, and the eOfleaffoflcy maFlagemeHt system tIhe City will
continue to coordinate the provision of public and private resources to meet recreation
demands '.vithifl OFle year of Plan adoptiofl.
2. Amend Policy 2.1 as follows:
Policy 2.1 :\t the time of this adeptiofl of the Parks aFld Recreatiofl ElemelH thcre are
FlO reereatioFl faeility deficieFleies, hB'.yever, throagh The Citv shall continue to meet its
adopted Level of Service Standard for Recreation and Open Space through
implementation of the concurrency management system. the collection of Park Impact
Fees. and other strategies the City ',viII eflsure that faeilities are developed eOflclfffeFltly
with the impacts of Flew deyelopmoflt.
3. Amend Policy 3.1 as follows:
Policy 3.1 Withifl OFle (I) year of PlaFl adoptieFl, tThe City will continue to ensure
that open space requirements for new development and redevelopment are met through
the implementation and enforcement of its develop Land Development Regulations te
iFlclude appropriate eeHFlitioFls fer opefl space Fleeds , and staFldards.
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APPLICATION No.4
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
I. Add a new Policy under Objective I as follows:
Policv 1.6 The City shall suooort oublic and orivate sector efforts to orovide an
adequate suoolv of housing units that are affordable to households of all incomes in
orooortions that are reflective of the housing demand and needs. and encourage
develooers to orovide a variety of housing tvoes. including housing affordable to City
residents of all income levels. in residential oroiects and communities.
2. Add a new Policy under Objective I, as follows:
Policy 1.7 The City shall coordinate. as aoorooriate. with the South Florida Regional
Planning Council in the develooment and implementation of the Regional Housing Plan.
3. Amend Objective 3, as follows:
Objective 3 Due to the valae of llll1G, $d the limited allGe'lelopllble lalld available
withill f.veiH1lfa it is diffieult tEl dete_ille the leyel Elf affElrdllble hElasillg sites that will
be aeeessible, hElwever, boellHse of the ullifElrm yalue sf the lalld allY affElrdable Mllits
pravided 'I.-ill be distributed high and increasing oraperty values and the scarcity of
develooable land. the City will coordinate with the orivate sector in order to encourage
the orovision of a variety of housing tvoes. including housing affordable to City residents
of all income levels. in residential and Town Center communities throughout the City.
There are no sites available for mobile homes. [9J-5.101(3)(b)3]
4. Amend Policy 3.1 as follows:
Policy 3.1 ThrElugh implomolltatioll of the heusillg program, llHd ostablishmellt of the
The City of A ventura. through its Land Develooment Regulations and other aoprooriate
mechanisms. shall implement LDRs, appropriate criteria allowing diverse housing types,
including housing affordable to City residents of all income levels. ''vill be deyeloj'led,
iaeludillg and ensure the provision of services to support the housing stock through the
concurrency management ordinance. A ventura is an urban area, therefore, there are no
rural uses or need for farmworker housingehelds. [9J-5.010(3)(c)5]
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APPLICATION No.5
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE
ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
I. Amend Policy 2.2 under Infrastructure Goal I , Objective 2 as follows:
Policy 2.2 By 2000, tlhe City of Aventura and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Department shall explore the adopted levels-of-service for non-residential flows within
the City.
2. Amend the Monitoring Measure for Objective 3 under Infrastructure Goal I as
follows:
Measure: New land uses not connected to public saaitary sewer sHflply the sanitary
sewer collection svstem.
3. Amend Policy 3.1 under Infrastructure Goal I, Objective 3 as follows:
Policy 3.1 Aventura shall prohibit the use of septic tanks in soils that are not suitable
for such use. Throughout the City, additional septic tanks should not be permitted for the
disposal or discharge of industrial or other non-domestic waste nor should they be
permitted where seasonally high water table will impair proper functioning. Septic tanks
should be avoided where private wells are in use. The City shall evaluate options to
connect all existing septic systems to public sanitarv sewer and/or wastewater treatment
facilities by 20 I O.
4. Add a new Policy under Infrastructure Goal I, Objective 5 as follows:
Policv 5.3 The City shall review the water supplv facility workplans of Miami-Dade
County and North Miami Beach. as they are adopted and/or periodically updated. in order
to identify alternative proiects that will increase its water supplv. and shall coordinate
with Miami-Dade County and North Miami Beach. as appropriate. in the implementation
ofthese proiects.
5. Amend Policy 1.2 under Infrastructure Goal 2, Objective I as follows:
Policy 1.2 By 20G3, i.[ndustries and businesses which generate and/or handle more
than fifty (50) gallons of industrial wastes per year shall continue to be identified and
monitored. Coordination among agencies that require reporting of hazardous wastes
shall be improved.
6. Amend Policy 1.1 under the Solid Waste Goal, Objective I, as follows:
Policy 1.1 By 200Gli, in order to serve the residents of A ventura in a more efficient
manner the City shall study and consider assuming the responsibility of solid waste
services that are currently being seFYieprovided by Miami-Dade County.
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APPLICATION No.6
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
1. Amend Objective I as follows:
Objective I Upon adoption of this Plan, tIhe Capital Improvements Element (CIE)
shall provide for the necessary replacement of existing facilities, upgrading of facilities
when necessary to maintain adopted level of service (LOS) standards, and for new
facility investments which are needed and affordable. [9J-5.016(3)(b)I]
2. Amend Policy 1.5 as follows:
Policy 1.5 By 2001, tIhe City of Aventura shall conduct a feasibility study to
consider the location of a multi-purpose public facility in the north area of the City. The
facility is envisioned to be a joint use facility, which may include a pHIllie works storage
aHd maintenaHee area, shelter and public park. Said park is designed to afford its use as a
staging area in case of a natural disaster, including major storms and hurricanes.
3. Amend Objective 2 as follows:
Objective 2 Upon adoption of this Plan land use decisions will be made in the context
of available fiscal resources such that scheduling and providing capital facilities for new
development will not degrade adopted service levels andlor negatively impact hurricane
evacuation clearance times. [(J-5.016(3)(b)(4)]
4. Amend Policy 2.1 as follows:
Policy 2.1 The capital facilities and infrastructure implications of land use and
development plan implementation will be analyzed and set forth with attention to the
following:
a) safety improvements and elimination of hazards;
b) elimination of below standard conditions and capacity deficits;
c) demonstrated linkage between projected growth and facility service area;
d) trade-off between supporting new growth or redevelopment;
e) financial feasibility, including operating costs;
f) coordination with the capital programming of other public agencies; llllii
g) contractual andlor mandated obligations,; and
h) maintenance or reduction of hurricane evacuation clearance times.
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5. Amend Objective 3 as follows:
Objective 3 Future development will be permitted only when the adopted level of
service standard for those services listed in the CIB will be upgraded or maintained at
adopted levels of service. or when demonstrated negative impacts on hurricane
evacuation clearance times will be mitigated, bv asensuring that adequate fiscal resources
are made available including; the proportionate cost of improvements necessitated by the
development.
6. Add a new Policy under Objective 4, as follows:
Policv 4.17 The Citv of A ventura 2005/06 - 2009/1 0 Capital Improvement Program,
and the Capital Improvements Schedule included therein, is herebv adopted bv reference
as part of the Capital Improvements Element.
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APPLICATION No.7
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
Amend the Intergovernmental Coordination Element as follows:
1. Amend Policy 1.1 as follows:
Policy 1.1 Make full use of the coordination mechanisms built into the
intergovernmental review and comment provisions of the Local Government
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulations Act to seek consistency
between the Aventura Comprehensive Plan and the local comprehensive plans of the
adjacent Miami-Dade municipalities of North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and
Golden Beach; Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties; ana the adjacent municipality of
Hallandale Beach, within Broward County; and any Campus Master Plan that will impact
or be impacted bv the City.
2. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policv 1.17 The City of A ventura. on an on-going basis. shall seek opportunities to
coordinate with Miami-Dade County. Broward County. the City of Hallandale Beach.
Town of Golden Beach. City of Sunny Isles Beach. and City of North Miami Beach in
order to ensure compatible development and address the unique challenges and
opportunities that face northeast Miami-Dade and southeast Broward counties.
3. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policy 1.18 The City of A ventura shall coordinate as appropriate with other agencies
and iurisdictions in the implementation of the ioint Florida Department of Community
Affairs/South Florida Regional Planning Council Regional Affordable Housing Strategy.
4. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policv 1.19 In accordance with the adopted "Interlocal Agreement for Public School
Facilitv Planning in Miami-Dade Countv". the City shall participate as appropriate in
Miami-Dade County Public School's School Site Planning and Construction Committee.
and shall seek. where feasible and mutually acceptable. to collocate schools with other
public facilities. such as parks. libraries. and community centers.
5. Add the following new Policy under Objective 1:
Policv 1.20 The City shall utilize the procedures called for in the "Interlocal
Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County" and Section
1013.33. F.S.. in order to evaluate the appropriateness of prospective public school sites
within the City.
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6. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policy 1.21 The City will annually review Miami-Dade County Public
School's Tentative District Educational Facilities Plan and the 5-Year Workplan. as
provided for in the "lnterlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-
Dade County". This review will include an analysis of the Tentative District Educational
Facilities Plan and the 5-Year Workplan's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. and
the identification of anv necessarv Comprehensive Plan amendments.
7. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policy 1.22 The City shall continue to coordinate with the State and other
agencies. as appropriate. in achieving the goals. obiectives. and policies of the State
Comprehensive Plan.
8. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policv 1.23 The Citv shall continue to coordinate with the South Florida Regional
Planning Council. and other agencies as appropriate. in achieving the goals. obiectives.
and policies of the South Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan.
9. Add the following new Policy under Objective I:
Policy 1.24 The Citv shall coordinate. as appropriate. with the State of Florida. South
Florida Regional Planning Council. Miami-Dade County Public Schools. and other
agencies in the adoption of a Public Schools Element into the Comprehensive Plan by
2008. Areas to be addressed in the Public Schools Element include. but are not limited
to. public school concurrencv requirements. coordination with other iurisdiction in the
development and implementation of uniform school concurrency procedures.
proportionate share school impact mitigation options for developers. the collocation of
schools with other public facilities. the location of schools proximate to residential areas.
the use of schools as emergencv shelters. the location of existing and planned school
facilities (including maps).
10. Add the following new Policy under Objective 2:
Policv 2.3 The City shall support. as appropriate. Miami-Dade County's and North
Miami Beach's development and implementation of the Water Supplv Facilities
W orkplan required bv Florida Statute. and the water conservation efforts of other
agenCies.
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II. Amend Objective 4 as follows:
Objective 4 Coordinate with the appropriate agencies to implement strategies to
maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times to 12 hours of less. ensure that updated
data and methodologies are being utilized in hurricane evacuation clearance time
formulas. and Bensure adequate and timely shelter within the region for those residing in
hurricane evacuation area.
12. Add the following new Policy under Objective 4:
Policv 4.5 The City of Aventura shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to
ensure that updated data and methodologies are being utilized in hurricane evacuation
clearance time formulas. and encourage the use of consistent evacuation clearance time
standards bv northeast Miami-Dade County and southeast Broward Countv
municipalities.
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APPLICATION No.8
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSERV A nON AND
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
I. Amend Policy 6.1 under the Coastal Management Goal as follows:
Policy 6.1 Any new marina, marina expansion or similar water dependent use shall
meet the following criteria: [9J-5.012(3)(c)9]
I. Construction or subsequent operation of any proposed marina/water
dependent project shall not destroy:
a. Mangrove Protection Areas; or
b. Sea grass or hard bottom communities
c. Habitats used by endangered or threatened species.
2. The proposed marina/water dependent facility shall be:
a. compatible with existing, surrounding land uses;
b. of sufficient size to accommodate the project and the required parking;
and,
c. provide god land accessibility.
3. The proposed marina/water dependent facility shall:
a. preserve or improve traditional public shoreline uses and public access to
estuarine or coastal waters; and
b. preserve or enhance the quality of the estuarine and coastal waters, water
circulation, tidal flushing and light penetration.
The abo'ie shall be ineoFfloratea into the LaRa Deyelopment Regulations within one year
of PlaIl aaoption.
2. Amend Objective 10 under the Coastal Management Goal as follows:
Objective 10 The City of A ventura shall proyiae immeaiate response to post lffirrieane
situations in eoneert with a pest aisaster redeyelopment plan whieh will reduee or
eliminate the eRposure of human life ana publie ana priyate property to natural hazards
imolement ore- and oost-emergency orocedures in accordance with its adooted
emergencv olans and orocedures, as thev are amended from time to time.
3. Delete Policy 10.1, as follows:
Policy 19.1 The Cliffent Miami Daae COlinty lIumeane Proeecl1lres PlaIl shall be
moaifiea te eOffii3ly with the polieies unaer this objeetive, aIla shall eontain step by step
aetails fer post disaster reee'/ery eperatiens.
4. Delete Policy 10.2, as follows:
Poliey 19.2 :\fter a lffirrieane but prier to re entry ef the population into evaeuated
areas, the City Commission shall meet te hear preliminary damage assessments, llJlpoint a
Reeoyery Task Foree ana eonsider a teffii3eflH)' moratorium of bHilcling activities not
neeessary fer the Pliblie health, safet)" aHa ',velfare.
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5. Delete Policy 10.3, as follows:
Policy 19.3 The Recevery Task Force shall incluee the City Manager, ComllRlnity
Development Director, Bliilding Official, Cemmllnity Services Director ane other staff
members as eirectee BY the City Commissisn. Staff shall Be prsyieee BY the eepartments
'.vhose eirectors are Task Ferce members. The Task Force shall Be terminatee after
implementing its responsibility lineer Policy 10.6.
6. Delete Policy 10.4, as follows:
Pelicy 10.4 The Recoyery Task Force shall review ane eeciee lipon emergeney
lmilding pe_its; cooreinate '.'.'ith Miami Daee COllllty, State ana Federal officials to
prepare disaster assistallce IlJlplieatiolls; analyze alia recommend to the City Cemmission
hazara mitigatioll epliells inclllding reconstruction or relocation of damaged poolic
facilities; ee'/elop a reeevelopmellt plan; ane recommend amelldments to the
eomprchellsive plllll, Miami Daee COlinty Hurrieane Proceclare Plan and other
IlJlprepriate polieies ana proeeeares.
7. Delete Policy 10.5, as follows:
Pel icy 10.5 Immediate repair and dean up aetiens lIeeded to proteet the poolie health
and safety inelllde repairs to potaBle water, waste'. vater and power facilities; remoyal of
Builaing ElIId/or vegetative debris; staBilization or remeval of struetures about to collllJlse;
and minimal repairs to malee dwellings haBitaBle sHeh as minor roof repairs and other
weat-herproefingiseellrity measures. These aetions shall recei'/e firat priority in permitting
deeisions. Long term reeevelopmellt activities shall be postponed until the Reeo'/ery Task
Force has eOFllJlletee its tasks.
8. Delete Policy 10.6, as follows:
Poliey 10.6 The Reco'/ery Task Foree shall propose eomprehensive plan amensmellts
whieh refleet the recommeneatiells in any interagelley hazara mitigation reports or other
reports preparea pursuant to Seetion 406 of the Disaster Relief f.ct of 1974 (PL93 288).
9. Renumber Policy 10.7 as follows:
Policy 10.-71
10. Renumber Policy 10.8, as follows:
Policy 10.&~
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II. Renumber Policy 10.9, and amend as follows:
Policy 10.91 Following a natural disaster and prior to the implementation of long-term
development, the City shall do the following: Based upon the damage assessment report!>
prepared by the Miami Daae Plllllic Worles DepartHleat in accordance with the City's
emergency plans and procedures, the City shall CeHGHlt with its City Manager,
CommHnity Services Direeter, CemmHllity Develoflment Directer aHd BHildiag Official
and engiHeem te evaluate options for damaged public facilities including abandonment,
repair in place, relocation and repair with structural modification, to determine the most
strategic approach to long-term development. in accordance with Section 31-3 of the
Miami-Ddae County Code of Ordinances. The evaluation shall include but not be limited
to issues pertaining to damage caused by natural disaster, cost to construct repairs, cost to
relocate, cost to structurally modify, limitations of right-or-way, and maintenance costs.
12. Renumber Policy 10.10, and amend as follows:
Policy 10.+ll4 Structures which are damaged in excess of fifty percent (50%) of their
current replacement value shall be required to be rebuilt to meet all current land
development requirements as aete_iaed by tile City Buildiag Oftieial.
13. Renumber Policy 10.11 as follows:
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14. Renumber Policy 10.12 as follows:
Policy 10.HQ
IS. Renumber Policy 10.13, as follows:
Policy IO.H1
16. Renumber Policy 10.14 as follows:
Policy 10.+4.8.
17. Renumber Policy 10.15 as follows:
Policy 10.H2
18. Renumber Policy 10.16, and amend as follows:
Policy 10.MlQ The applicable provisions of the 8etIth Florida Building Code
relating to hurricane precautions, inspections and permitting are hereby adopted by
reference.
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19. Renumber Policy 10.17 as follows:
Policy 10.+711
20. Renumber Policy 10.18 as follows:
Policy 10.-l&1l
21. Renumber Policy 10.19 as follows:
Policy 10.-l-9U
22. Renumber Policy 10.20, and amend as follows:
Policy 10.W14 The City shalll"rel"are a implement its local mitigation strategy in
accordance with the guidelines provided in the Local Mitigation Strategy: A Guidebook
for Florida Cities and Counties aRd will be used in order to fulfill the requirements of
Rule 9J-5.012, F.A.C. relating to post disaster planning, repair, and reconstruction.
23. Amend Policy 12.2 under Objective 12 of the Costal Management Goal as
follows:
Policy 12.2 Prior to 2991, tlhe City shall conduct a survey of land uses on parcels
adjacent to marine waters. The survey shall include the location, acreage and linear feet
of shoreline for each use.
24. Add a new Policy under Objective 12 of the Coastal Management Goal as
follows:
Policv 12.8 The use of areas designated "Water" on the Future Land Use Plan Map
shall be limited to recreational and commercial boating (including water taxis and
ferries), the provision of open space and urban relief. recreation. stormwater drainage.
and natural resource protection and enhancement. and complv with the requirements of
Chapter 24. "Environmental Protection...". of the Miami-Dade County Code of
Ordinances. Development in or above such areas in a manner that will diminish these
functions shall be prohibited.
25. Amend Objective 5 under the Conservation Goal as follows:
Objective 5 :J:e..fB,educe per capita water consumption rates by at least 10% through
20915
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26. Amend Policy 5.2 under the Conservation Goal as follows:
Policy 5.2 Prior to 2005, tThe City shall consider funding, either individually or
cooperatively, at least one xeriscape demonstration project.
27. Delete Policy 5.4 under the Conservation Goal as follows:
Policy 5.4 IH eeHjUBctioH with the Miami Dade 'Nater aHa Sewer DepartmeHt, the
City shall eKplere the feasibility of iHstalliHg a traHsmissioH line from the North Dade
Wastewater Treatment PllH1t to cOHvey reeyclea 'Nastev/ater for irrigation use at
TlIffiberry Golf Course aHd FeuHders Park
28. Amend Policy 8.2 under the Conservation Goal as follows:
Policy 8.2 DpOH PlaH adoptioB, Un order to comply with policies of the South Florida
Water Management District directed toward conservation of potable water supply and to
achieve a reduction in the current rates of water consumption the following performance
standards shall apply...
29. Add a new Policy under Objective 8 of the Conservation Goal as follows:
Policy 8.7 The City shall support. as appropriate. Miami-Dade Countv and the City
of North Miami Beach in their development and implementation of the Water Supplv
Facilities Workolan required bv Florida Statute. and the water conservation efforts of
these and other agencies.
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APPLICATION No.9
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
1. Delete the Economic Development Element as follows:
Economic Doveloj3ment Goal The City of ".yellt1lFa shall aetively j3romote and
atteHlj3t to maintain or iHlj3rove the economie vitality ofthe City, in order te maintain a
low mlolHicipal property tall rate.
OBjeetive I By 2000, the City shall identify areas for improyement in the develepment
approval preeess.
Policy 1.1 The reYleW shoals consider all facets of the denlepment approval
j3recess, from t-he formal applications to ideatifieation for targeted Businesses and report
their fiading to the City Commission.
Peliey 1.2 The deyelopment appre'ial preeess shall Be ellamiaed to identify
opportuaities for streamlining to remO'ie any stej3s that are ooj3lieati'ie or eandidates for
eoasolidatien.
Policy 1.3 The Commanity De'ielopment Department should identify emerging
development trends sHeh as Crime Preventien Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
aad aew urBanism aesign techHiEj'lles fer eonsiaeration for aaa inclusien within the land
deyelepment eede.
Objeetiye 2 Prior te 2001, the City of ".yentura shall eonyene a meeting BetYieen the
City, the :,"ventura Marketing Couaeil and the reeently formed ".ventura Chamber of
COHlHleree to diseuss the preparation of a unified approaeh to marketing the City and
Business attraetien.
Poliey 2.1 The attraction of new Businesses to .'<ventura is a funetien Best delivered
through a coorainated and eeoperative effort deo/eloped cognizant of ether's proposed
j3rograms.
OBjective 3 By 2001, the City of ".'/entura shall study and review the possiBility of
cr-eating a Community Redevelopment ''''geney (CRA).
Poliey 3.1 The study area for a CRA shall iaelude some portion, if not all, of the
Hospital area, the ToonEler f.lley area, an8l0r the Biseayne Boulevard corridor.
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APPLICATION No. to
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT AMENDMENTS
1. Delete the Urban Design Element as follows. The Figures 1 and 2 in this Element
are deleted as well.
Urban Design Geal To mrt-her establish ane enhanee f.yentura as a sustainable
eem_it)' '(:ith an identifiable aesthetie lIrban eharaeter.
Oiljeeti-/e 1 Wit-hill elle year ef aeeptioll af tile Plan, enaet Lalle Develepment
Regulatiells tilat iffij'llement the eansept eontainee in the Urban Design Element.
Poliey 1.1 In order to ensallfllge reee'lelopment, mixee lIse develepment will be
eneoaragee v:ithin areas targetell far reeeyelepment.
Po lie)' 1.2 The sehematie lane lIse patteffis displayed on the study area maps .,vithin
this Blement are fer reforense anly and do not depiet exaet laeations or pr-eeise lane lIse
ratios witilin the sabjeet areas. lIo'Ne'ler, the)' do represent tile City's desire to mix land
uses within these areas.
Poliey 1.3 Bliminate obstaeles t13 reae':elopment and infill de'/elopment presently
foune in Lane Development Regalations.
Polie)' 1. ~ DlIring plat and site plan review, tfllHsit arieHted design eOHeepts '.viii be
eeHsieeree aHd eHeollraged.
Poliey 1.5 Care eommereial areas shall be designee t13 inelllde lush tropieal
landseaping and fer safe and emY/enient aeeess by all mades af traHsportation, ineluding
blls serviee, Bieyeles and pedestrians.
Peliey 1.6 Small parks (less than 5 aeres) are eHeellraged thnlllghout the City to
pre'lide aato free zones fer residents and needed visual Breaks of green 'Nitilin :\ 'lentara' s
lIrban f-ramework
Poliey 1. 7 The loeatien ef parking, ear13 ellts, wallF",a)'s, Bike lanes, signage, lightillg,
alld landseape treatments shall Be eeerdinated to provide mllJdmllm lIser safety, while
impfO'lillg tile eeffij'lrehensi'.'e aesthetie appearanee ef :\-/entara.
Peliey 1.8 The City ef f.'lelltara shall eHeellrage the proper plaeement ef pablie alld
priyate IItilities lIndergr-ellnd withill tile right efV/ay er easements.
Po lie)' 1.9 The desigll ef strastured parlcillg, ';;ithill mixee use deyelopmellt, IS
elleellraged to illelude oppamlHities fer retail ar efRee uses at the street level.
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Polie)' 1.10 The aesign and jllaeement of pUB lie Buildings should follow the mean
design eoneejlts of pulling the Bliilding elose ta the front projlefly line and jllacing
jlllfk-ing at the Fear of the site with aHlflle shaae and landsellfle treatments.
Poliey 1.11 To assist jlrivate develajlers, tlle City shall prepare roadway edge
treatment gHidelines that descriee and illlistrate jlrojler planning and design for right of
way ami private jlroperty fremage.
Poliey 1.12 The City shall emllad, an a jlreeess af mBJlpiHg ana elaGsifieatioIl of
environmental rasourees that ellist witllin the City, ta aGeertaiH the Heea for
eonservationfjlreservatioH.
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APPLICATION No. 11
CITY OF A VENTURA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
REDEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
1. Add a new Redevelopment Element as follows:
Redevelopment Goal To provide for redevelopment and economic development
in the City that accommodates growth while maintaining and improving the integrity of
the built and natural environment. promotes an identifiable aesthetic urban character. and
maintains or improves economic vitality in order to maintain a low municipal property
tax rate.
Obiective I The Land Development Regulations shall provide a cohesive blueprint for
development and redevelopment in the Citv that accommodates growth and economic
development while maintaining the integrity of the built and natural environment.
Measure: Incorporation of the policv provisions into the Land Development
Regulations.
Policy 1.1 Redevelopment is herein defined as the demolition and reconstruction.
renewal. alteration. or material change on/to lands not shown as vacant on Map 1-2 in the
Future Land Use Element. as it is periodically amended.
Policy 1.2 Redevelopment shall conform to the building height limitations. site
development standards. and design guidelines established in the Land Development
Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Plan.
Policv 1.3 In order to minimize negative impacts to the City's infrastructure. traffic
congestion. hurricane evacuation clearance times. and quality of life. the density and
intensity of redevelopment shall be limited to reflect existing development patterns. in
accordance with the Land Development Regulations.
Policv 1.4. The Land Development Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Plan shall
contain provisions that provide for appropriate transitions between different Future Land
Use Districts. Zoning Districts. uses. and neighborhoods. and that buffer existing
neighborhoods. buildings. uses and natural areas from the encroachment of incompatible
uses.
Policy 1.5. The City shall encourage pedestrian friendly design and walkable
neighborhoods through its development review processes. design guidelines. and targeted
redevelopment efforts.
Policy 1.6. Policy 1.7. Redevelopment shall conform to site development
standards as outlined in the Land Development Regulations.
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Policv 1.7 The City shall coordinate with the private sector and other agencies as
appropriate. to implement strategies to market the Citv of A ventura as a location for new
businesses. promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses. ensure an
adequate supplv of non-residential land uses to address economic development goals.
provide services and employment opportunities to existing and future residents. and
coordinate economic development. development. and redevelopment goals.
Obiective 2 The Citv of Aventura shall encourage redevelopment that emphasizes well
designed communities that contain a varietv of uses. housing types. amenities and public
services: promotes good urban design: and that will result in the renewal and
rehabilitation of blighted areas.
Measure: The adoption and implementation of redevelopment plans that address the
following policv provisions.
Policv 2.1 In planning and designing all new development and redevelopment. the
Citv shall vigorouslv promote implementation of the guidelines contained in
redevelopment plans. the Comprehensive Plan. and Land Development Regulations.
Policv 2.2 To promote housing diversity and to avoid creation of monotonous
developments. the Citv shall vigorously promote a varietv of housing types in residential
communities and Town Centers through its planning and redevelopment activities.
Policv 2.3 In the provision of public facilities and services. the City shall give
pnonty to the elimination of infrastructure deficiencies to facilitate the renewal or
rehabilitation of blighted areas.
Policv 2.4 In formulating or amending development regulations. A ventura shall
avoid creating disincentives to redevelopment that otherwise conforms to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policv 2.5 Bv 2007. the Citv shall refine development/design guidelines through the
land development regulations for the Town Center that provides for its redevelopment as
a design-unified downtown that primarilv serves City residents. The Town Center shall
be characterized bv a mixture of different urban functions integrated horizontally and
verticallv. multi-modal transportation access and circulation. and high qualitv urban
design.
Policv 2.6 By 2007. the Citv shall review and amend its Land Development
Regulations in order to reduce potential development/redevelopment intensities on the
Biscayne Boulevard corridor. The City should also evaluate strategies to improve the
Biscavne Boulevard corridor through cohesive design and development patterns. and
appropriate redevelopment.
Policv 2.7 In order to encourage redevelopment. mixed use development will be
encouraged within areas targeted for redevelopment.
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Policv 2.8 During plat and site plan review. transit-oriented design concepts will be
considered and encouraged.
Policv 2.9 Core commercial areas shall be designed to include lush tropical
landscaping and for safe and convenient access bv all modes of transportation. including
bus service. bicvcles and pedestrians.
Policv 2.10 Small parks (less than 5 acres) are encouraged throughout the City to
provide auto free zones for residents and needed visual breaks of green within Aventura's
urban framework.
Policy 2.11 The location of parking. curb cuts. walkways. bike lanes. signage. lighting.
and landscape treatments shall be coordinated to provide maximum user safety. while
improving the comprehensive aesthetic appearance of A ventura.
Policy 2.12 The City of A ventura shall encourage the proper placement of public and
private utilities underground within the right of way or easements.
Policy 2.13 The design of structured parking. within mixed use development. IS
encouraged to include opportunities for retail or office uses at the street level.
Policy 2.14 The design and placement of public buildings should follow the urban
design concepts of pulling the building close to the front property line and placing
parking at the rear of the site with ample shade and landscape treatments.
Policy 2.15 The City shall continue to identify. map and c1assifv environmental
resources that exist within the City to ascertain the need for conservation/preservation.
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CHAPTER V. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The following Chapter includes a complete listing of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
recommendations by Element. These recommendations are made as a result of the
evaluation and appraisal of the Aventura Comprehensive Plan that is documented in
Chapters II., III., and IV. Please refer to these chapters for more information about the
reasons that specific recommendations are being made.
A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Amend the Future Land Use Element as follows:
Recommendation LU-I. A number of the major issues facing the City, including
building heights, concerns over the intensity of development, and ensuring compatibility
between existing neighborhoods and new development and redevelopment, must be
addressed through the City's land development regulations, It is therefore recommended
that a new Objective and policies be added to the Future Land Use Element to state that by
2007, the City shall review and amend its land development regulations in order to provide
a cohesive blueprint for development and redevelopment in the City. The revised land
development regulations shall address strategies to:
. accommodate growth while maintaining neighborhood integrity;
. enSure appropriate height and site development requirements and design guidelines;
. ensure appropriate transitions and linkages between different neighborhoods and
uses;
. encourage more walkable neighborhoods;
. buffer neighborhoods and existing development from the encroachment of
incompatible uses;
. limit the intensity of future development and redevelopment in a manner that is
consistent with current development patterns, and that minimizes further negative
impacts to the City's infrastructure, traffic congestion, hurricane evacuation
clearance times, and quality of life, and;
. prevent redevelopment of a parcel in a manner that would significantly increase its
existing intensity or density, unless redevelopment of said parcel will implement
specific development and redevelopment goals that are or that might be established
for particular areas.
Recommendation LU-2. Policy l.l defines the City's residential land categories. It is
recommended that Policy 1.1 be amended to the following:
. under the Medium Density land use category delete "authorizes apartment
buildings ranging" and replace with "allows a range in density". Also, add the
following to the end of the second sentence ", but may also include single family
detached, duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes"
. under the Medium-High Density category delete "authorizes apartment buildings
ranging from" and replace with "allows a range in density". Add the following new
sentences: "The type of housing structure typically permitted in this category
includes low, medium and high-rise apartments, but may also include single family
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height of buildings and attainment of densities approaching the maximum shall
also be contingent on the ability of the developer to ensure appropriate transitions
and buffers with the surrounding neighborhood, and to alleviate impacts that will
adversely impact service levels and quality of life."
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Recommendation LU-3. Policy 1.2 defines the City's non-residential land use
categories. It is recommended that Policy 1.2 be amended to:
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allowable on a given site shall also be contingent on the ability of the developer to
ensure appropriate transitions and buffers with the surrounding neighborhood, and
to alleviate impacts that will adversely impact service levels of service and quality
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to be Regional Activity Centers, but are instead intended to primarily serve the
City's existing and future residents and businesses, and;
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numerous benefits to the City of A ventura and are an important component of the
City's multi-modal transportation network, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and
natural and built environments. It should specify that the use of these areas shall be
limited to recreational and commercial boating facilities (including water taxis and
ferries), the provision of open space and urban relief, recreation, waterways,
wetlands, flood control, stormwater drainage and storage, and natural resource
protection and enhancement, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 24,
"Environmental Protection...", of the Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances. It
should further state that development in or above such areas in a manner that will
diminish these functions shall be prohibited, and that development and
redevelopment adjacent to these areas shall include provisions to enhance these
functions where appropriate.
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and redevelopment, the City shall enforce the guidelines contained in the Comprehensive
Plan's Urban Design Element. [t is recommended that this Policy be revised to replace the
reference to "Urban Design Element" with "redevelopment plans, the Redevelopment
Element, and land development regulations".
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landscaping materials in public projects, an important consideration in development and
redevelopment. It is recommended that this Policy be amended to call for the use of native
landscaping materials where feasible and appropriate in public projects.
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extent, and intensity of future land use in A ventura will be based on environmental
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conditions and the financial feasibility of providing services at levels that meet or exceed
adopted levels of service by 2005. It is recommended that this Policy be amended to
update the date to 2015, and to expand the text to also state that decisions regarding the
location, extent and future land use in Aventura will be based on compatibility with and the
minimization of adverse impacts on existing neighborhoods, and the ability to maintain the
hurricane evacuation clearance times of 12 hours or less.
Recommendation LV-7. Objective 5 states that by 2005 Aventura shall reduce the
number of existing uses that are inconsistent with the uses designated in the Future Land
Use Plan Map. It is recommended that this Policy be amended to update the date to 2015,
and to state that the City shall continue to reduce the number of land uses inconsistent with
the uses designated on the LUP Map.
Recommendation LV-8.' Policy 5.1 identities a number of factors that the City will
consider in evaluating compatibility among proximate land uses. It is recommended that
this Policy be amended to include the existing character and function of the surrounding
neighborhood, consistency with'the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and
specific neighborhood development and redevelopment plans in the list of factors to be
considered in compatibility evaluations.
Recommendation LV-9. Policy 5.2 states that residential neighborhoods shall be
protected from the intrusion of uses that will disrupt the neighborhood. It is recommended
that this Policy be amended to remove the word residential, as all neighborhoods should be
provided with this protection, regardless of function.
Recommendation LV-to. It is recommended that the Future Land Use Element be
amended to include a new Policy under Objective 5 to address criteria tor ensuring
compatibility of new development or redevelopment with military installations, as required
by s. 163.3177, F.S. The Policy should note that while there are no military installations
within or proximate to the City at present, the City will adhere to State statutory
requirements to ensure compatibility of new development and redevelopment with military
operations if a military installation is located within or within one-half mile of its
boundaries in the future.
Recommendation LV-II. Objective 6 states that upon adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan, all public and private activities regarding the use, development and redevelopment of
land shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals. objectives, and policies. It is
recommended that this Policy be amended to rellect the fact that the Comprehensive Plan
has been adopted.
Recommendation LV-12, Policy 2.1 states that the City shall undertake etforts to locate
sites with confirmed historic, architectural. and archeological significance. It is
recommended that this Policy be amended to state that by 2010 the City shall coordinate
with the Miami-Dade County Office of Historic Preservation and Florida Department of
State in order to identitY significant historically, architecturally, or archaeologically-
significant sites, if any, within its jurisdiction.
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Recommendation LV-13. Policy 8.1 calls for the City to establish opportunities to
amend the Comprehensive Plan. It is recommended that this Policy be amended to reflect
the City's established procedures for Comprehensive Plan amendments.
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Recommendation LV-14. Policy 8.2 specifies the criteria by which applications to
amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be evaluated. It is recommended that "impacts on the
City's ability to maintain the hurricane evacuation clearance times of 12 hours or less" be
added to the list of criteria.
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Recommendation LV-15. Policy 9.1 states that the City shall maintain and enhance
regulations governing the use and development of land. It is recommended that this Policy
be amended to include protecting and minimizing negative impacts to the character and
function of the surrounding neighborhoods to the list of items that are regulated by the land
development regulations.
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Recommendation LV-16. Policy 9.3 states that the City shall enact land development
regulations within one year of adopting its Comprehensive Plan. It is recommended that
this Policy be updated to reflect the fact that the Comprehensive Plan and land
development regulations have been adopted, but may be amended from time to time.
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Recommendation LV-17. Objective II states that upon adoption of the Plan, the
location, design and management of development and redevelopment shall ensure the
protection of natural resources and systems. It is recommended that this Objective be
amended to reflect the fact that the Comprehensive Plan has been adopted.
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Recommendation LV-IS. Objective 12 states that the City shall coordinate its coastal
planning area population densities with the South Florida Regional Planning Council and
Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management. It is recommended that this
Objective be amended to state that the City shall coordinate its coastal planning area
population densities with the South Florida Regional Planning Council. Miami-Dade
County Office of Emergency Management, and adjacent jurisdictions.
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Recommendation LV-19. Policy 12.1 states that all proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments that increase population density shall be analyzed for impacts on hurricane
evacuation routes and times included in the 1996 South Florida Regional Hurricane
Evacuation Study. It is recommended that this Policy be revised to state that the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments that increase population density shall be analyzed for
impacts on hurricane evacuation routes and times based on the best and most recent
av~ilable South Florida Regional Planning Council data regarding hurricane evacuation
clearance times in the City.
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Recommendation LV-20. It is recommended that a new Policy be added under
Objective 12 stating that by 2007. the City shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to
ensure that updated data and methodologies are being utilized in hurricane evacuation
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clearance time formulas, and encourage the use of consistent evacuation clearance time
standards by northeast Miami-Dade County municipalities.
Recommendation LU-21.
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It is recommended that Policy FLU-13.1 be amended to
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Recommendation LU-22. Amend the Future Land Use Plan Map to delete the proposed
Community Facility depicted adjacent to the proposed Park in the northwest area of the
City (Hospital District).
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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Amend the Transportation Element as follows:
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Recommendation T-l. Add a new Objective to the Transportation Element stating
that by 2007, the City shall review and amend its land development regulations in order to
provide a cohesive blueprint for development and redevelopment in the City to ensure that
new development enhances mobility options and that redevelopment does not further
degrade transportation levels of service.
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Recommendation T-2. Add a new Policy under Objective I stating that beginning in
2006, the City of Aventura shall annually evaluate the impact of the Transportation
Concurrency Exception Area on its transportation system. the Strategic Intermodal
Transportation System, and adopted level of service standards of roadways funded in
accordance with Section 339.2819, F.S., and identitY strategies to alleviate or mitigate such
impacts. In accordance with the new requirements, the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) must be consulted in the evaluation of such impacts. The City shall
coordinate with FDOT, Miami-Dade County, and other jurisdictions in the County in the
development of common methodologies for measuring such impacts. I f it is determined
that the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area is no longer adequate, the City shall
explore the implementation of more impactful transportation management tools.
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Recommendation T-3. Add a new Policy under Objective I of the Transportation
Element stating that the City will continue to identify projects to support and fund mobility,
enhance alternative modes of transportation, and ensure connectivity in its Capital
Improvements Program in accordance with Section 163.3180, F.S.
Recommendation T-4. Add a new Policy under Objective I stating that beginning in
2006, the City shall evaluate the impacts of proposed development and redevelopment on
its transportation system, Strategic lntermodal System facilities, and the adopted level of
service standards of transportation facilities that are funded in accordance with Section
339.2812, F.S., and identify strategies to alleviate or mitigate such impacts in coordination
with the developer and other agencies as appropriate. [n accordance with the new
requirements, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) must be consulted to
assess the impact of a proposed development on level of service standards. The City shall
coordinate with FDOT, Miami-Dade County, and other jurisdictions in the County in the
development of common methodologies for measuring such impacts.
Recommendation T-S. Add a new Policy under Objective I stating that by 2007 the
City will develop impacts fees and other methods by which developers can mitigate
impacts to the transportation system by contributing funds for alternative modes of
transportation, particularly the expansion, operation and maintenance of the Circulator
System.
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Recommendation T-6. Add a new Policy under Objective 1 stating that the City
shall adopt a method for assessing proportionate fair-share transportation impact mitigation
options, in accordance with a model ordinance that will be developed by FOOT.
Recommendation T-7. Add a new Policy under Objective 1 stating that the City shall
maintain records to determine whether the 110% de minimus transportation impact
threshold has been reached, and shall submit such documentation as part of its annual
updates to the Capital Improvements Schedule, which shall be incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan by amendment.
Recommendation T-8. Amend Policies 1.1 and 1.2 to replace the references to the
"Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Plan, Traftic Circulation Subelement
1997, Objective I Policy IS" with "Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development
Master Plan".
Recommendation T-9. Amend Policy 3.2 to delete "upon adoption of this element
and the Intergovernmental Coordination Element".
Recommendation T-IO. Amend the Monitoring Measure under Objective 4 to delete
or update the reference to the year and percent.
Recommendation T-9.
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Amend Policy 4.1 to delete "within one year of adoption of
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C. PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
Amend the Parks and Recreation Element as follows:
Recommendation PR-l. Objective 2 states that the City will coordinate the provision
of public and private resources to meet recreation demands within one year of Plan
adoption. It is recommended that this Objective be amended to state that the City wi II
continue to coordinate the provision of public and private resources to meet recreation
demands, and that the reference to "within one year of Plan adoption" be deleted.
Recommendation PR-2. Policy 2.1 states that there were no recreation system
deficiencies at the date of the Comprehensive Plan's adoption. It is recommended that this
Policy be amended to state that the City will continue to ensure that it meets and exceeds its
established Level of Service Standard for Recreation and Open Space through the
Concurrency Management System, the collection of Park Impacts Fees, and other
strategies.
Recommendation PR-3. Policy 3.1 states that the City will develop land development
regulations to include appropriate definitions of open space needs and standards. It is
recommended that this Policy be amended to state that the City will continue to ensure that
open space requirements for new development and redevelopment are met through the
implementation and enforcement of its land development regulations.
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D. HOUSING ELEMENT
Amend the Housing Element as follows:
Recommendation H-l. Objective I and its policies address strategies to create and
preserve affordable housing for all existing and future City residents. It is recommended
that a new Policy be added under Objective I to state that the City shall support public and
private sector efforts to provide an adequate supply of housing units that are affordable to
households of all incomes in proportions that are reflective of the housing demand and
needs. It should further state that developers are encouraged to provide a variety of
housing types, including housing affordable to City residents of all income levels, in
residential projects and communities.
Recommendation H-2. Add a new Policy under Objective I stating that the City will
coordinate, as appropriate, with the South Florida Regional Planning Council in the
development and implementation of the Regional Housing Plan.
Recommendation H-3. Objective 3 addresses the availability of sites for affordable
housing, and states that due to the scarcity of land and high land values, affordable housing
units will be distributed. It is recommended that this Objective be amended to state that
"due to high and increasing property values and the scarcity of developable land. the City
will coordinate with the private sector in order to encourage the provision of a variety of
housing types, including housing affordable to City residents of all income levels, in
residential and Town Center communities throughout the City".
Recommendation H-4. Policy 3.1 states that the land development regulations will
include appropriate criteria to allow diverse housing types. It is recommended that this
Policy be amended to add "including housing atfordable to City residents of all income
levels" after "type".
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INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
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Recommendation I-I. Amend Policy 2.2 under Infrastructure Goal I, Objective 2 to
delete "by 2000," and to read "The City of Aventura and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Department".
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Recommendation 1-2. Amend the Monitoring Measure for Objective 3 under
Infrastructure Goal I to replace the reference to "sanitary sewer supply" with "sanitary
sewer collection system",
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Recommendation 1-3. Policy 3.1 under Infrastructure Goal I, Objective 3 states that
the City shall prohibit the use of new septic tanks, and that additional septic tanks shall not
be permitted. It is recommended that this Policy be revised to state that the City shall
evaluate options to connect all existing septic systems to public sanitary sewer and/or
wastewater treatment facilities by 20 I O.
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Recommendation 1-4. Add a new Policy under Infrastructure Goal I, Objective 5
stating that the City shall review the water supply facility workplans of Miami-Dade
County and North Miami Beach, as they are adopted and/or periodically updated, in order
to identify alternative projects that will increase its water supply, and shall coordinate with
Miami-Dade County and North Miami Beach, as appropriate. in the implementation of
these projects.
Recommendation 1-5. Amend Policy 1.2 under Infrastructure Goal 2, Objective I to
delete "by 2003," and to read "shall continue to be identified".
Recommendation 1-6. Amend Policy 1.1 under the Solid Waste Goal, Objective I,
to update the date fo 2008.
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F. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
Amend the Capital Improvements Element as follows:
Recom mendation CI-I.
Amend Objective CI- I to delete "upon adoption of the Plan".
Recommendation CI-2. Amend Policy CI-1.5 to delete "by 200 I ", and to delete the
reference to public works facilities.
Recommendation CI-3. Objective 2 states that land use decisions will be made in the
context of available fiscal resources in order to ensure that scheduling and providing capital
facilities for new development will not degrade adopted service levels, It is recommended
that this Objective be amended to include "or negatively impact hurricane evacuation
clearance times",
Recommendation CI-4. Policy 2.1 states that capital facilities and infrastructure
implications of land use and development plan implementation will be analyzed based on a
number of factors, including elimination of below standard conditions and capacity deficits.
It is recommended that this Policy be amended to include "maintenance or reduction of
hurricane evacuation clearance times" in the list of factors, and to delete "upon adoption of
the Plan".
Recommendation CI-5. Objective 3 states that future development will be permitted
only when adopted levels of service standards for services listed in the Capital
Improvements Element will me upgraded or maintained. It is recommended that this
Policy be amended to state that "future development will be permitted only when adopted
levels of service standards for services listed in the Capital Improvements Element will be
upgraded or maintained or when demonstrated negative impacts on hurricane evacuation
clearance times will be mitigated by ensuring that adequate fiscal resources are made
available, including the proportionate costs of improvement necessitated by the
development".
Recommendation CI-6. The Citis Five Year Capital Improvements Program
(Appendix B), as included herein, is formally adopted into the City's Capital Improvements
Element, and future updates to the Capital Improvements Program shall be adopted into the
Comprehensive Plan by amendment on an annual basis. Outside revenue sources included
in the Five Year Capital Improvements shall be guaranteed by developer agreements and
interlocal agreements. The Capital Improvements Program shall be coordinated, as
appropriate, with the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range
Transportation Plan and tbe Water Supply Facility Workplans of Miami-Dade County and
North Miami Beach.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINA nON ELEMENT
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Recommendation IC-I. Objectives 1 and 3 of the Intergovernmental Coordination
Element, and policies thereunder, address joint land use planning with other jurisdictions.
It is recommended that new policies be added under Objective I and Objective 3 to call for
increased coordination with adjacent jurisdictions to ensure compatible development and
redevelopment, and address the unique challenges and opportunities that face northeast
Miami-Dade and southeast Broward counties.
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Recommendation IC-2. Objective 1 addresses coordination with other local
governments to identify opportunities for affordable housing. It is recommended that a
new Policy stating that the City shall incorporate the recommendations of the joint Florida
Department of Community Affairs/South Florida Regional Planning Council "Regional
Affordable Housing Strategy" in its Comprehensive Plan, as appropriate, after the final
recommendations are issued.
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Recommendation IC-3. Objective 4 states that the City will ensure adequate and
timely shelter within the region for residents of evacuation areas. It is recommended that
this Objective be revised to state that the City will coordinate with the appropriate agencies
to implement strategies to maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times to 12 hours of
less, ensure that updated data and methodologies are being utilized in hurricane evacuation
clearance time formulas, and ensure adequate and timely evacuation routes and shelter
within the region for residents of evacuation areas.
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Recommendation IC-4. It is recommended that a new Policy be added under
Objective 4 stating that the City shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies to ensure
that updated data and methodologies are being utilized in hurricane evacuation clearance
time formulas, and encourage the use of consistent evacuation clearance time standards by
northeast Miami-Dade County municipalities.
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Recommendation IC-5. Policy 1.1 states that Aventura will make full use of
coordination mechanisms to ensure consistency between its Comprehensive Plan and the
comprehensive plans of adjacent jurisdictions. It is recommended that this Policy be
amended to insert "and any Campus Master Plan that will impact or be impacted by the
City" at the end of the Policy".
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Recommendation IC-6. In addition, it is recommended that new policies providing
for the tollowing be included under Objective I.
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. In accordance with the adopted "Interlocal Agreement tor Public School Facility
Planning in Miami-Dade County", the City shall participate as appropriate in
Miami-Dade County Public School's School Site Planning and Construction
Committee, and shall seek, where feasible and mutually acceptable. to collocate
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schools with other public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and community centers
to the extent possible.
. The City shall utilize the procedures called for in the "lnterlocal Agreement for
Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County" and Sections 1013.33,
F.S., in order to evaluate the appropriateness of prospective public school sites
within the City.
. The City will annually review Miami-Dade County Public School's Tentative
District Educational Facilities Plan and the 5-Year Workplan, as provided for in the
"'nterlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County".
This review will include an analysis of the Tentative District Educational Facilities
Plan and the 5-Year Workplan's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and the
identification of any necessary Comprehensive Plan amendments.
. The City shall continue to coordinate with the State and other agencies, as
appropriate, in achieving the goals, objectives, and policies of the State
Comprehensive Plan.
. The City shall continue to coordinate with the South Florida Regional Planning
Council, and other agencies as appropriate, in achieving the goals, objectives, and
policies of the South Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan.
. The City shall coordinate, as appropriate, with the State of Florida, South Florida
Regional Planning Council, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and other
agencies in the adoption of a Public Schools Element, in accordance with the
established schedule, into the Comprehensive Plan. Areas to be addressed in the
Public Schools Element include, but are not limited to, public school concurrency
requirements, coordination with other jurisdiction in the development and
implementation of uniform school concurrency procedures, proportionate share
school impact mitigation options for developers, the collocation of schools with
other public facilities, the location ofschools proximate to residential areas, the use
of schools as emergency shelters, the location of existing and planned school
facilities (including maps).
Recommendation IC-7. It is recommended that new policies be added under
Objective 2 of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to provide lor the lollowing:
. The City shall support, as appropriate, Miami-Dade County's and North Miami
Beach's development and implementation of the Water Supply Facilities Workplan
required by Florida Statute, and the water conservation efforts of other agencies.
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H. CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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Recommendation CCM-I. Delete the reference to "within one year of Plan adoption" in
Policy 6.1 under the Coastal Management Goal.
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Recommendation CCM-2. Objective 10 and policies 10.1 through 10.20 address the
City's post-disaster redevelopment plan. It is recommended that Objective 10 be amended
to state that the City shall implement pre- and post-emergency procedures in accordance
with its adopted Emergency Procedures Manual, as it is amended from time to time. The
policies thereunder should be replaced by policies that reflect the currently adopted plan
and procedures, as outlined in this Chapter II.C., and to also reference Section 31-3 of the
Miami-Dade County Code ofOrdirlances in Policy 10.9.
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Recommendation CCM-3. Objective 12 of the Conservation & Coastal Management
Element, and policies 12.1 through 12.7, address protection of the City's shorelines and
water dependent uses. !t is recommended that a new Policy be added under Objective 12 to
state that the use of areas designated Water on the Future Land Use Plan Map shall be
limited to recreational and commercial boating (including water taxis and ferries), the
provision of open space and urban relief, recreation, stormwater drainage, and natural
resource protection and enhancement, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 24,
"Environmental Protection...", of the Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances. It should
further state that development in or above such areas in a manner that will diminish these
functions shall be prohibited.
Recommendation CCM-4. Delete the reference to "'prior to 2001" in Policy 12.2 under
the Coastal Management Goal, Objective 12.
Recommendation CCM-5. Update the date in Objective 5 under the Conservation Goal
to 2015.
Recommendation CCM-6. Delete the reference to "prior to 2005" in Policy 5.2 under
the Conservat ion Goal.
Recommendation CCM-7. Delete Policy 5.4 under Objective 5 of the Conservation
Goal, as it is no longer applicable or relevant.
Recommendation CCM-8. It is recommended that a new Policy be added under
Conservation Objective 8 ofthe Coastal Management and Conservation Element to provide
for the following:
. The City shall support. as appropriate, Miami-Dade County and the City of North
Miami Beach in their development and implementation of the Water Supply
Facilities Workplan required by Florida Statute, and the water conservation efforts
of other agencies.
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Recommendation CCM-9. Delete the reference to "upon Plan adoption" from Policy 8.2
under the Conservation Goal.
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new Redevelopment Element that includes goals, objectives and policies that provide for
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Recommendation R-t. By 2007, the City shall review and amend its land
development regulations in order to provide a cohesive blueprint for development and
redevelopment in the City, The revised land development regulations shall address
strategies to:
· accommodate growth while maintaining neighborhood integrity;
. ensure appropriate height and site development requirements and design guidelines;
. ensure appropriate transitions and linkages between different neighborhoods and
uses;
. encourage more walkable neighborhoods;
. buffer neighborhoods and existing development from the encroachment of
incompatible uses;
. limit the intensity of future development and redevelopment in a manner that is
consistent with current development patterns, and that minimizes further negative
impacts to the City's infrastructure, traffic congestion. hurricane evacuation
clearance times, and quality of life, and;
. prevent redevelopment of a parcel in a manner that would significantly increase its
existing intensity or density, unless redevelopment of said parcel will implement
specific development and redevelopment goals that are or that might be established
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Recommendation R-2. The City shall coordinate with the private sector and other
agencies as appropriate. to implement strategies to market the City of Aventura as a
location for new businesses, promote the retention and expansion of existing
businesses, ensure an adequate supply of non-residential land uses to address economic
development goals. provide services and employment opportunities to existing and
future residents. and coordinate economic development. development. and
redevelopment goals;
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Recommendation R-3. By 2007, the City shall refine development/design guidelines
through the land development regulations for the Town Center that provides for its
redevelopment as a design-unified downtown that primarily serves City residents. The
Town Center shall be characterized by a mixture of different urban functions integrated
horizontally and vertically, multi-modal transportation access and circulation. and high
quality urban design;
Recommendation R-4. By 2007, the City shall review and amend its land
development regulations in order to reduce potential development/redevelopment
intensities on the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. The City should also evaluate
strategies to improve the Biscayne Boulevard corridor through cohesive design and..
development patterns, and appropriate redevelopment.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Commission .. C
Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, C7Mrag r
June 1, 2006
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Resolution of FPL Franchise Fee Dispute With County
BACKGROUND
Prior to the incorporation movement, Miami-Dade County entered into an Agreement
with FPL which among other requirements, provided for FPL to pay the County a 6%
Franchise Fee upon the gross receipts or revenues derived within the unincorporated
areas of the County.
In June of 1997, the City of Aventura along with the Village of Pinecrest entered into an
Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County as part of the incorporation transition
process that provided for the payment of FPL Franchise Fees collected by the County
to the cities. Each newly incorporated city after that date entered into similar
Agreements with the County for the disbursement of FPL Franchise Fees.
In 2002, when the County issued the FPL Franchise Fee payment to the cities for fiscal
year 2001/02, the amounts were reduced compared to the prior year dispute
tremendous growth in the incorporated cities.
After meeting with the County, it was determined the County budget officials unilaterally
decreased the amounts based on their review of the methodology used by the County
to calculate payments of the Franchise Fees to the new cities. They felt the calculation
was flawed in that there was no adjustment included for the credit FPL enjoys for taxes
paid on FPL properties within cities with their own Franchise Agreement.
After several unsuccessful meetings with the County to reinstate the fee amount, the
Cities of Key Biscayne, Miami Lakes, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles and Aventura hired the
firm of Public Resources Management Group, Inc. to audit the entire Franchise Fee
calculation and methodology used by the County.
Memo to City Commission
June 1,2006
Page 2
The report issued in 2005 revealed that the County did not calculate the Franchise
Fees correctly and it was not in accordance with the contractual provisions of the
Interlocal Agreements.
Since the time the report was issued, we met with the County on several occasions to
settle the dispute prior to recommending legal action to our respective governing
bodies.
I am pleased to advise at out last meeting, the County Manager and the respective
cities reached a tentative settlement subject to the approval of each city's governing
body.
The Agreement is as follows:
1. A new methodology to calculate the Franchise Fees was revised to the
satisfaction of the cities that will net to the City of Aventura an additional
$200,000 in revenue annually on a going forward basis.
2. The County agreed to reimburse each city over a three year period the
difference in the disputed Franchise Fee calculation method for three of
the four prior years in which the matter was in dispute. This will result in
payments to the City of Aventura in the amount of $500,000 for the next
three years.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/act
cc: David Wolpin, Esq., City Attorney
Harry Kilgore, Director Finance Support Services
CC01497-06
City of Aventura
2006 Founders Day
November 12, 2006
Tentative Schedule of Events
Founders Day Family Activities
Founders Park Bayside 12 noon - 4:00 PM
,/ 4th Annual Aventura Star Talent Competition Finals
,/ "What's the Deal" game show with prizes
,/ Themed Interactive Art Wall "Sailing through Excellence"
,/ Theater and Games Tent
./ OJ, Music and Dancing
,/ Giant Slides and other inflatable/interactive rides
,/ Toddlers play area and games
,/ Face painters and interactive entertainers
,/ Arts and crafts
,/ Food vendors and dining tents
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6 PM
Founders Day Concert
Founders Park North 4 PM
Gates Open
Food Court Opens
Welcome and Announcements
National Anthem
Opening Act "Beatlemania"
Aventura Star Talent Competition Awards
Main Event "America"
All times are tentative and subject to change.