Bad Bill Alert – HB1317 and SB1346
Daniel Ciraldo
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Next Hearing:
4/17: House Commerce Committee, 2pm
House of Representatives, Location: Webster Hall (212 Knott)
4/19: Senate Rules Committee, 830am
Location: 402 Senate Building
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Don't Let our Historic Art Deco buildings be labeled as "Non-Conforming" and subject to demolition & speculative redevelopment! Say no to SB1346 / HB1317.
Save Art Deco
Miami Beach!
Under the House and Senate bills, existing historic buildings that are not at the elevation level of new construction required by FEMA would automatically be made ‘non-conforming.’ This combined with provisions to maximize redevelopment would make our historic communities the target of speculative demolition and redevelopment. Decades of historic preservation and city pride would be bulldozed by these ill-intended bills.
We Must:
– Ensure amendments are added to the bill language to exempt historic districts (local and national) and sites (local and national) from preemption. Currently, the bill only exempts individually listed National Register structures and single-family homes, which would leave thousands of historic buildings unprotected
– Ensure the bill does not unintentionally encourage demolition by neglect: provisions to encourage demolition and maximum redevelopment will lead to speculative purchase and demolition of our most valued historic structures
– Support a transparent and public process with all stakeholders at the table
The Bill Sponsors have yet to engage in substantive discussions with the most impacted stakeholders
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Bill History
Residents joined together in opposition to the sweeping legislation that could remove protections on thousands of historic buildings in Florida's coastal communities.
The Senate votes to approve SB1346. 33 Yes - 6 No - 1 Absent.
Florida State Senator Brian Avila finally admits that under his bill only SEVEN structures on Miami Beach will be protected, given the broad language of the bill. He rejects Sen Shevrin Jones amendment to exempt historically protected buildings across the state of Florida within 1/2 mile of the coast.
Florida State Senator Brian Avila introduces the bill and his delete-all amendment at the second Senate subcommittee - and the first one with public appearances from stakeholders. Daniel Ciraldo of the Miami Design Preservation League shares concerns about the amendment and exchanges dialogue with the Senate subcommittee members. Lena Juarez representing St. Augustine speaks regarding the need to work further with the sponsor to ensure local districts/structures are protected and not just those individually listed on the National Register.
Representative Roach withdrew his amendment that would have expanded the preemption language to even more places. He also offered to work with the concerned stakeholders on improving the bill.
Senator Brian Avila (R- Hialeah Gardens) presents his bill to the Committee. This includes the committee substitute, which exempts single-family homes and structures individually listed on the National Register of historic places.
Representative Spencer Roach (R - Fort Myers) presents his bill to the Committee. This includes the committee substitute, which exempts single-family homes and structures individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioner Alex Fernandez from Miami Beach attends to speak in person about concerns regarding this bill and its potential impact on Miami Beach and the Art Deco District that we are so famous for.
Bills are filed in the House and Senate of the Florida Legislature. The bills would preempt demolition review for structures not complying with new construction requirements in coastal flood hazard areas. HB1317 and SB1346.