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E I,i,.., :~t! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I In 2000 the City retained a consultant to conduct a "Beachfront Redevelopment Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Study"-whose objective was to analyze the redevelopment potential in terms of location, intensity and impact. The study looked at redevelopment under four FAR (2.0- 2.5- 3.0- 3.5) alternatives and concluded that redevelopment at any of the four alternatives would be feasible but it would result in an increase in traffic of 2,000- 6,100 trips per day, and require upgrading in water, waster water facilities to meet the needs of up to an additional 7,200 people during the peak season. This issue of land Development focuses on the following inter-related topics as identified at the EAR scoping meetings: Designate certain city-owned lands as Recreation and Open Space-The 2000 Plan envisioned to incorporate a healthy mix of parks, recreation and public open space. Since 2000, the City has. added six (6) acres of park space totaling 21.92 acres. as reported by City officials. In addition, the City is working toward providing more access to the beach and continued walkways adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway Permit government facilities in all Future Land Use categories-The City wishes to address the location of government facilities within all land use categories. Currently, the Community Facilities (CF) District is intended for federal, state and local government activities and other public facilities that generally serve and benefit the community. CF districts may be applied to all lands except those designated Conservation (CNS) on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The City should investigate further having governmental facilities in all land use categories, especially within the low density residential land and other less intensive land uses. Land use conversion or exceptions to community facilities would require an amendment of the City Land Use Plan and zoning requirements. Development of a Cultural Center- The community identified the development of a cultural center as main priority that would be developed to increase participation and promote the expansion of cultural and educational programs. Provide additional limitations on Floor Area Ratio's-- Currently, the City is seeking to revise provisions on Floor Area Ratios (FARs) at its core, especially the area within the Town Center District (TCD). The intent of the FARs within the area designated as the TCD was to foster high quality development and buildings that promotes safe and active pedestrian environments. The City wants to ensure that future redevelopment on the west side of Collins does not adversely affect the overall character of the area. Therefore, FARs should be reevaluated to determine provisions relative to maximums in gross floor area. Promote harmonious and visually appealing urban design and building form-- The Comprehensive Plan has specific objectives and calls for urban design programs to encourage quality and attractive development. Policies 12A-E in the Future Land Use Element provide clear direction to adopt architectural design guidelines that guide new commercial development, redevelopment and other physicals improvements in the Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard corridor and along Collins Avenue. Also, the Community Design Element focuses on well designed and integrated public and private environments. If anything, the City needs to build on its current policies regarding signage and streetscape to ensure improved high aesthetic community design. City of Sunny Isles Beach - 2005 Draft Evaluation and Appraisal Report Rev. 6/29/2005 Page 8