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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005-28 Approving EAR Major Issues and Scope of WorkRESOLUTION NO. 2005-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING MAJOR ISSUES AND SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ON THE VILLAGE MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Village Council has adopted the Key Biscayne Master Plan, pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, requires the Village to prepare an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) on its Master Plan every seven years; and WHEREAS, the Village Council appointed a broadly representative citizens' committee to guide the EAR process, and this committee held a series of meetings in May and June of 2005 to identify the major issues to be addressed in the EAR; and WHEREAS, the Village proposes to address, in the EAR process, the list of major issues prepared by this citizens' committee, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Village further proposes to meet all of the requirements of Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, for the EAR by following the Scope of Work in Exhibit B. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the above stated recitals is hereby adopted and confirmed. Section 2. List of Major Issues. That the Village Council hereby adopts the list of major issues to be addressed in the EAR process attached as Exhibit A. Section 3. Scope of Work. That the Village Council hereby adopts the scope of work for the EAR attached as Exhibit B. Section 4. Effective Date, That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of July , 2005. C‘t u (4, L„ MAYOR ROBERT OLDAKOWSKI CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLE APPROVED AS 0 FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIE VILLAGE ATTO F:\100\103001\Resolutions\Resolution Approving EAR Major Issues and Scope of Work 6.15.05 2 APPENDIX A: IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR LOCAL ISSUES VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE MASTER PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ISSUE RELATION TO EXISTING MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS COMMENTS 1. Definition, Preservation and Enhancement of Key Biscayne's • Future Land Use • Housing Seek community consensus in defining community character and quality of life through the Village's ongoing visioning process. Consider incorporating the Vision Statement resulting from this process into the Master Plan as a foundation for future policy and decision -making. Identify and evaluate changes in demographic and socioeconomic factors since the Master Plan was adopted that have an impact on the fabric of the community. Explore means of retaining economic and social diversity through flexible housing choices, and services and facilities to attract, appeal to and support families, and allow grown children and older residents to remain in the Village, "at home." Explore existing and possibly stricter controls to prevent redevelopment to greater densities and intensities than exist today. Consider specific goals, objectives, and policies consistent with the Village's community character and standards. Unique Village Character and Quality of Life What are the defining qualities, conditions that give the Village of Key Biscayne its unique identity and sense of place? What pressures and conditions exist that may threaten the preservation and enhancement of those defining qualities? In the face of redevelopment pressures, escalating land and housing costs, and ongoing demographic shifts, there is growing concern among the community about whether the Village will be able to retain its small town character, casual charm and ambiance, and diverse population. 2. The Need for Additional Local Parks, Recreation Space and • Future Land Use • Recreation and Open Space • Capital Improvements Describe the Village's existing open space and recreational facilities and define current and projected needs. Explore implications and define criteria for locations and facility types, costs, means of financing, and community support to potential implementation approaches. Monitor/re-evaluate the Level of Service (LOS) for parks and recreation. Evaluate opportunities regarding acquisitions/redevelopment to provide bay and ocean access. Open Space In spite of recent major initiatives to create new parks and recreational facilities, the Village continues to have an unmet need within the Village limits for recreational and open space amenities for the existing residents —particularly the growing population base of families with children. Deficiencies include neighborhood -scale parks, mini -parks, passive parks, ball fields, playing fields and other recreational facilities. In addition, the Village, though located on an island, has limited public access to Biscayne Bay and the ocean. Given the near -built -out condition of the community and escalating property values, the Village faces a number of challenges in providing additional park sites and recreational opportunities. 3. Calusa Park, Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State • Recreation and Open Space • Intergovernmental Coordination • Capital Improvements Evaluate and describe how the present use of Virginia Key and the parks surrounding the Village affects the community's quality of life. Explore how the future use and redevelopment of Virginia Key might affect the Village's quality of life. Identify opportunities for physical improvement and increased utilization of Calusa Park, to provide additional recreational opportunities Park and Virginia Key - Interlocal Cooperation Relative to Village Issues Despite a recent extension of the interlocal agreement for use of Crandon Park as a whole, Calusa Park —a portion of Crandon but also an "appurtenance" to the Village —remains an underutilized REVISED -6/16/2005 1 APPENDIX A: IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR LOCAL ISSUES VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE MASTER PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ISSUE RELATION TO EXISTING MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS COMMENTS resource. Considering that Virginia Key, Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park encircle the Village and affect local conditions, interlocal cooperation with the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies will be critical to forestall problems and find solutions to local and regional problems related to park access, usage, and visitation issues. As one of three governments involved in creating the Virginia Key Master Plan, the Village must work with Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami to ensure that the Master Plan includes facilities necessary to meet the needs of Key Biscayne residents. for Village residents, including access to the bay and nature trails. Support and participate in developing play fields necessary to serve the growing needs of Key Biscayne residents. Identify opportunities to create pedestrian links to the Tennis Center at Crandon Park. 4. Traffic Volume, Operations and Safety • Traffic Circulation • Future Land Use • Capital Improvements . Intergovernmental Coordination Evaluate the existing LOS standard on Crandon Blvd. (LOS "D") to determine the need for potential adjustments. Identify opportunities to distribute local traffic more efficiently, in a manner to not overburden Crandon Boulevard. Evaluate mechanisms to monitor and coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions on plans concerning activities that could add to local traffic and related impacts, and seek traffic studies where planned development activities could impact the Village. Evaluate the success of existing traffic calming installations and the need for new ones. Identify opportunities for expanded availability and increased usage of transit, golf carts, and other alternative modes of transportation. Evaluate and rank Village roads with regard to pedestrian, golf cart, and bicycle safety and identify strategies and priorities for improved infrastructure, amenities, and connectivity to serve these alternative transportation modes, especially in residential neighborhoods. Identify additional opportunities to increase the "pedestrianization" of the Village, including but not limited to the need for access provisions to the commercial areas from Fernwood, and shared access/pedestrian connections between businesses located along Crandon. The Village has made great strides in improving traffic safety through traffic calming in certain areas of the Village. In other areas of the Village, excessive traffic speed and cut -through traffic remain a problem, particularly in areas lacking sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrian safety. Changing demographics, growth, and commerce have resulted in local traffic congestion. In addition, expected increases in visitation to the regional attractions located on or near Key Biscayne —particularly during holiday weekends and for special events —raise concerns about ever-increasing traffic congestion on Crandon Boulevard, the Village's main conduit for ingress and egress, as well as about traffic speed, cut -through traffic, and public safety on residential streets. 5. Implications of Redevelopment • Future Land Use • Housing Identify and describe development projects that are planned, ongoing, or that have occurred since the Master Plan was adopted. Evaluate the characteristics of these projects in Due to ever -escalating property values and unavailability of vacant land, pressures for redevelopment continue to grow. REVISED -6/16/2005 2 APPENDIX A: IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR LOCAL ISSUES VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE MASTER PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ISSUE RELATION TO EXISTING MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS COMMENTS Redevelopment issues remain a major concern of the Village. The replacement of homes built in the 1950s and 1960s with new homes has resulted in increases in population and vehicular traffic, as well as in visual impacts related to the scale and massing of new buildings. In addition, existing, older rental apartment buildings will either be substantially renovated or demolished and replaced with new condominium buildings. The conversion of apartment buildings affects the availability of housing at price points that might attract seniors, young adults and others that would enhance the diversity of the community. Similarly, concerns exist about the impacts that future hotel and condo -hotel construction at the existing Sonesta Resort and Silver Sands Motel sites might have on density, building mass, traffic, and local businesses. relation to the Master Plan and Zoning Code. Review alternative approaches to managing the scale and intensity of redevelopment. Consider the potential impacts of establishing stricter controls to preclude redevelopment to greater densities and intensities than exist today. Quantify and assess the impact of conversion of rental units on the Villages rental housing stock. Evaluate the traffic and other impacts resulting from condo -hotels. 6. Sustainability of Local Retail and Services • Future Land Use Identify and evaluate changes in demographic and socioeconomic factors since the Master Plan was adopted that impact the provision of retail and services in the Village. Consider concepts and strategies to encourage commercial area redevelopment in a manner which retains and expands the present array of local serving retailers and services and improves the sustainability of small businesses. Consider the economic implications of restrictions and regulations on market economics. For the community to remain sustainable in the long-term, it must be able to provide basic services that satisfy basic community needs. Increasing property values and rent levels threaten the economic viability of small merchants, services, and retailers who provide important local services. 7. Vulnerability to Damage from Tropical Storms and • • Conservation and Coastal Management Intergovernmental Coordination Identify opportunities for beach access that restore and maintain the protective continuity of the dune system. Identify opportunities for the reinforcement of the continuity of the dune system by constructing boardwalk crossovers. Evaluate existing evacuation, emergency management, and post -disaster recovery plans. Develop strategies to promote greater public awareness of the necessity of evacuation and opportunities to secure shelter on the mainland. Hurricanes The Village, located on a barrier island, is vulnerable to wind damage and storm surge damage from tropical weather systems. A protective shoreline dune system addresses this vulnerability only in part since gaps in the dune system exist to provide beach access. Another concern is the reluctance of citizens to evacuate the Village during hurricane events. 8. Need to Improve or Replace Infrastructure • • • • Future Land Use Infrastructure Intergovernmental Coordination Capital Coordinate with Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department to determine costs and engineering feasibility of Sewer System A portion of the Village remains on individual septic systems. The Master Plan indicates that limited periodic percolation of sewage REVISED -6/16/2005 3 APPENDIX A: IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR LOCAL ISSUES VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE MASTER PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ISSUE RELATION TO EXISTING MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS COMMENTS effluent occurs with ground saturation during periods of heavy rains, and requires that sanitary sewers must be installed by 2008 to replace the individual septic tanks. How will the Village achieve this objective? Overhead Utilities Although the present network of overhead utilities is not considered functionally deficient, placing all utilities underground will aid in storm recovery, as well as improve the aesthetics of the Village. Roadway Network Parts of the Village road network suffer from a proliferation of potholes and require improved road maintenance. Village -wide Streetscape and Landscape Improvements The Village has begun implementing the recently completed master plan for the improvement of Crandon Boulevard. The need for a similar initiative to consistently enhance all local roads and civic spaces has also been identified, to achieve the desired Village character and appearance. Improvements sewer installation. Identify financing options to include grants, property owner assessments, or general obligation bonds. Expedite planning and construction to meet 2008 target date for completion. Coordinating with FPL, estimate costs to place utilities underground and identify potential funding sources. Continue to enforce requirement for residential development to underground utilities from the pole to the dwelling. Consider financial planning to address the deterioration of Village roads. Evaluate the adequacy of the storm water drainage system. Identify and describe the existing condition, quality and consistency of all elements of the existing public landscape, streetscape and civic spaces. Identify, assess and describe necessary improvements, maintenance issues, costs, and funding sources. Identify elements for the future development of a Village -wide plan, including a protocol and schedule for landscape maintenance. 9. Implications of Debt Cap • Capital Improvements Compile estimates of all potential capital costs and establish priorities consistent with the Village's debt ceiling. Evaluate the capital improvements element of the Master Plan in light of other Village goals, objectives, and policies. Although the Village has a strong and growing tax base, its debt capacity is finite and may hinder the Village's ability to implement capital initiatives, including park development, sewer extensions and placement of utilities underground, in a timely manner. Should the Village consider amending the debt cap as currently defined in the Village Charter? 10. Conservation, Coastal Management and Environmental • Conservation and Coastal Management • Intergovernmental Coordination Identify stewardship approaches that will enable residents and visitors to enjoy their surroundings in a responsible and protective manner. Consider additional means to protect and enhance the following natural resources: • Mangroves, sea grasses and other indigenous plants that help maintain water quality and biological Protection The residents of Key Biscayne place a high priority on protecting, enhancing, and, in some cases, restoring important natural resources that are not only intrinsic to the community's barrier island identity, but also contribute to the quality of life of both residents and REVISED -6/16/2005 4 APPENDIX A: IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR LOCAL ISSUES VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE MASTER PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT ISSUE RELATION TO EXISTING MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS COMMENTS visitors. productivity • Threatened and endangered species (Manatees, turtles) • Elimination of invasive, non-native animal and plant species • Protection of bay and ocean waters from land -based pollution and marine vehicle pollution 11. Land Development in the Context of Master Plan Goals, • Future Land Use Examine the following land use issues: • Transient (rental) use of condominiums, including hotel condominiums • Controls on sizes of single family homes • Reduction of FEMA-related disincentives for remodeling / expansion of smaller homes. • Landscaping requirements. Objectives, and Policies The Village Master Plan includes future land use descriptions which include maximum lot coverage and building heights, landscaping requirements, and sign regulations. Does the Master Plan, with its present level of detail, articulate standards for development and landscaping that are consistent with and that enhance the desired ambiance and character of the Village? 12. Historic, Cultural and Educational Resources and Needs • Future Land Use Identify and describe the Village's current inventory of cultural, educational, and historic resources and institutions. Explore strategies for preserving, enhancing, or augmenting these resources including but not limited to: photo -documentation storage of Key Biscayne's past and present; creation of a slide registry of local artists; development of a community exhibition or performance space for cultural events, historical, nature, and art exhibits, etc. Investigate the need for, and feasibility of improving/expanding the local library and of establishing a local high school. The Village of Key Biscayne has a number of historic and cultural resources and institutions that document the community's history and contribute to its identity by providing important social, educational, and community -building functions. In the past, these resources have been overlooked or undervalued. There is, however, a growing awareness of the need to address issues related to enhancement, utilization, expansion, and/or preservation of these resources and institutions for the benefit of the community as a whole. REVISED -6/16/2005 5 APPENDIX B VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE 2005 MASTER PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT SCOPE OF WORK The following Scope of Work will be conducted by the Village of Key Biscayne to complete and adopt the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its Village Master Plan, as per the requirements of Section 163.3191(2), F.S. I. Identification and Evaluation of Major Issues The Village has appointed a broadly representative citizens' committee to guide the preparation of its Master Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The EAR Advisory Subcommittee held a series of meetings in May and June 2005 to identify the key issues that will be addressed in the EAR. All the EAR Advisory Subcommittee meetings were open to public attendance and comment. The following issues were identified as a result of this effort. A more detailed description of each issue is included in Appendix A. A. Major Issues Problems, opportunities, needs and strategies associated with the following issues and sub -issues will be identified and addressed: 1. Definition, Preservation and Enhancement of Key Biscayne's Unique Village Character and Quality of Life 2. The Need for Additional Local Parks, Recreation Space and Open Space 3. Calusa Park, Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and Virginia Key - Interlocal Cooperation Relative to Village Issue 4. Traffic Volume, Operations and Safety 5. Implications of Redevelopment 6. Sustainability of Local Retail and Services 7. Vulnerability to Damage from Tropical Storms and Hurricanes 8. Need to Improve or Replace Infrastructure 9. Implications of Debt Cap 10. Conservation, Coastal Management and Environmental Protection 11. Historic, Cultural, and Educational Resources and Needs B. Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts Where pertinent, the issues outlined above will be evaluated for their potential social, economic, and environmental impacts pursuant (S. 163.3191(2)(e), F.S.) C. Evaluation of Relationship of Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan to Issues The plan objectives within each element that relate to the major issues will be identified. (S. 163.3191(2)(g), F.S.) D. Recommendations Actions or corrective measures, including plan amendments, will be identified and recommended as necessary to address the major issues. (S. 163.3191(2)(i), F.S.) II. Community -wide Assessment A. A summary of data and analysis comparing current conditions of the Land Use Element with conditions at the date of the previously adopted EAR will be prepared. To the extent possible, tables, maps, and illustrations will be used. This data and analysis will include: 1. Population growth. S. 163.3191(2)(a), F.S. (Changes in land area — Not Applicable). 2. Extent of vacant and undevelopable land. (S. 163.3191(2)(b), F.S.) 3. Location of existing development in relation to location of development as anticipated in the Village Master Plan. (S. 163.3191(2)(d), F.S.) B. The extent to which those services with level of service standards outlined in the Village Master Plan do not meet the standards will be identified. The Village's ability to fund new or expanded infrastructure necessary to correct the deficiencies, and to provide for future growth at acceptable levels of service, will be evaluated. (S. 163.3191(2)(c), F.S.) C. To an applicable extent, the coordination of future land uses and residential development with the capacity of existing and planned public schools, and coordinating the planning and siting of new schools, will be evaluated. (S.163.3191(2)(k), F.S.) D. An evaluation of whether any past reduction in land use density impairs the property rights of current residents when redevelopment occurs, including, but not limited to, redevelopment following a natural disaster. Strategies to address redevelopment feasibility and the property rights of affected residents will be identified. These strategies may include the authorization of redevelopment up to the actual built density in existence on the property prior to the natural disaster or redevelopment. (S. 163.3191(2)(m), F.S.) III. Assessment of Master Plan Elements The successes and shortcomings of each Master Plan Element will be evaluated. Successes and shortcomings will be briefly summarized in narrative format on an element -by -element basis using tables, illustrations and maps to the extent possible. (S. 163.3191(2)(h) F.S.) IV. Consistency with Florida Growth Management Laws Relevant changes in growth management laws (State Comprehensive Plan, the requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, the minimum criteria contained in Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code and the Strategic Regional Policy Plan for South Florida) since the date of the previously adopted EAR will be evaluated for consistency with the Master Plan. Based on this assessment plan revisions will be recommended, as necessary. If applicable, the new Water Supply Facilities Work Plan requirements will be addressed in this analysis. (S. 163.3191(2)(f), F.S.) V. Public Participation The public participation program and activities undertaken during preparation of the EAR will be identified. (S. 163.3191(2)(j), F.S.)