On Our Agenda -- Proposed Re-zoning of The Temple House Would Preclude Entertainment Use

From: Cineo
Date: November 13, 2010 5:10:27 PM EST
To: Denis Russ
Subject: FPNA Meeting

Dear Mr. Russ:

My many thanks for your time earlier.  As a follow-up to our conversation, please find below the language that resulted from a meeting with Mr. Lorber (Zoning and Planning) and Mr. Gomez (Assistant City Manager).  Our collective objective was to find a way to recognize the "highest and best" use of the property (which for over 70 years served as an assembly area) as well as be mindful of the needs and desires of the residents.  

The language, while quite restrictive, is something that I can live with.  In short it would allow, subject to approval by both Commission and the Planning Board, NON-ENTERTAINMENT assembly use of the space for such things as the showing of art, education lectures, seminars and presentations.  Again, what is important to note here is that even with Commission approval, I will still need to sit before the Planning Board for their support as well.

The language reads....

(9)        Notwithstanding (7) and (8) above, bed and breakfast inns that have had historic prior assembly use may be permitted to have limited non-entertainment (entertainment as defined in section 142-1361) assembly uses (such as art showing, corporate seminars, educational lectures and presentations) if approved by the Planning Board as a conditional use subject to the following limitations:

a)         Consisting of private events by invitation only, and

b)         Not open to members of the general public, and


c)         Ending no later than 11:30 PM, and

d)         Invite must indicate no street parking.  Guests must be directed to city parking lots or licensed private parking lots.

e)         No delivery shall occur before 9:00 AM or after 5:00 PM during weekdays, and

f)          No delivery shall occur before 10:00 AM or after 3:00 PM during weekends.

 

As an aside, the definition of "entertainment"  (section 142-1361 of the Miami Beach City Code) is as follows:  "Entertainment means any live show or live performance or music amplified or nonamplified. Exceptions: Indoor movie theater; big screen television and/or background music, amplified or nonamplified, played at a volume that does not interfere with normal conversation."

Because the language specifically precludes entertainment, it would mean no live shows, performances, etc.   I've highlighted the additional reason for including the language, which is to insure that nothing would interfere with normal conversation.

Again, I believe that this language is fair for all, and provides a use of the building that will prevent its deterioration by allowing it to be self-sufficient and offset the extraordinary costs associated with mortgage, taxes, insurance and maintenance.

I hereby respectfully seek the support of the Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association. 

My many thanks,

Daniel


Daniel Davidson
1415 Euclid Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
P - 786-280-6565
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