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Committee backs developer plan to activate Lincoln Lane, sends items MB2/MB10 to commission

Finance & Economic Resiliency Committee, City of Miami Beach · March 5, 2026

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Summary

Developers presented a plan to convert the backs of Lincoln Road buildings into a covered pedestrian 'via' with micro‑boutiques, shade and consolidated loading/trash; the committee recommended returning MB2 and MB10 to the commission with favorable recommendations and asked staff to clarify loading/valet operations and preservation approvals.

The committee heard a developer presentation on a multi‑block effort to reactivate Lincoln Lane north of Lincoln Road and recommended the linked items (MB2 and MB10) be returned to the full City Commission with favorable recommendations. Ozzy Dominguez (asset management) introduced the linked items and Michael Comres, the property owner/developer, said the plan would create a covered paseos or "via" to transform rear alleys into a micro district of small boutiques and cafes aimed at attracting local residents.

Comres described an adaptive‑reuse approach that keeps existing building fabric while carving a pedestrianized passage lined with storefronts, ceiling fans and new shade trees. Architect Jackie Toussay (S12) said the design emphasizes human scale, shade and climate resilience: "Shade is huge," she told the committee, noting reuse of existing trusses and introduction of greenery and trellis elements.

Staff and the developer said improvements would be privately funded with the city assuming routine maintenance once complete; terms under negotiation include expanded cafe seating in the pedestrian area, event/programming management by the developer (similar to Espanola Way) and necessary historic‑preservation filings. Commissioners pressed the team on loading, trash consolidation and valet logistics; staff confirmed they will work with fire marshal and public‑works to preserve emergency access and consolidate service corridors.

The committee voted unanimously to forward MB10 and MB2 to the City Commission with favorable recommendations and directed staff to prepare final terms and coordination with historic preservation review prior to commission action.