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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZAB (8957) ResolutionCity of Miami City Hall f`. 3500 Pan American Drive PZAB Resolution Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: PZAB-R-21-027 File ID: 8957 Final Action Date: 5/19/2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD ("PZAB") RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION TO AMEND APPENDIX B - WATERFRONT WALKWAY DESIGN GUIDELINES OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A ; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, known as the Miami 21 Code ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 07-0290 adopted on May 24, 2007, the City Commission approved, in principle, the Miami Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan, which establishes goals and objectives for waterfronts throughout the City of Miami ("City") to be part of a linear park system network that links different parts of the City together; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2001, the City Commission adopted resolution 01-440 which accepted, in principle, The Miami River Greenway Action Plan as a planning tool for the future development and preservation of the Miami River Greenway Study area; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2019, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13804, amending Article 3, Section 3.11 Waterfront Standards to provide additional clarification to applicable boundaries and standards associated with the term Waterfronts and identify location standards for Waterways and Waterbodies in the City; and WHEREAS, on October 7, 2019, the Miami River Commission adopted a unanimous resolution supporting the draft "Miami Baywalk & Miami Riverwalk Unifying Design Elements & Waterfront Design Guidelines" proposed by the Miami Downtown Development Authority which form the basis of the proposed Appendix B changes herein; and WHEREAS, it has been identified that amendments to Appendix B: Waterfront Walkway Design Guidelines will result in a clear cohesive vision for the design and construction of the City's Waterfront Walkway; and City of Miami Page 1 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 WHEREAS, enhancements to the City's waterfront walkway will provide interconnectedness and mobility opportunities from surrounding recreation spaces and provide residents and visitors with additional and enhanced access to waterfronts; and WHEREAS, the proposed design guidelines will improve safety through lighting standards which will deter crime and create a more welcoming environment; and WHEREAS, the proposed design guidelines will promote structures which will provide for mitigation of future sea level rise and will decrease loads on the City's existing stormwater system; and WHEREAS, upon adoption of this Ordinance, the Planning Department will continue to guide enhancements to Waterfront Design Standards to be applied to properties along all waterfronts; and WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") has considered the Planning Director's recommendations; and WHEREAS, PZAB has conducted a public hearing on the proposed text amendment; and WHEREAS, PZAB has considered whether the proposed amendment will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), the Miami 21 Code, and other applicable City regulations; and WHEREAS, PZAB has considered the need and justification for the proposed change, including changed or changing conditions that make the passage of the proposed change necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The recitals and finding contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. It is recommended to the Miami City Commission that Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, be amended by amending Appendix B in the following particulars: Appendix B — Waterfront Design Guidelines City of Miami Page 2 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Section 1: Goals and Intent 1.1 Background In 1979 the City of Miami voters amended the City Charter (Sec. 3.(mm)(ii)) with the "Dan Paul Ordinance" which requires new buildings to be set back from the water's edge and to provide public access along Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. The Zoning Ordinance under Section 3.11 Waterfront Standards further clarifies how public and private owners are required to build and maintain an approximate 25-foot Waterfront Walkway open to the public. After forty years of incremental development, portions of the Baywalk and Riverwalk are nearing completion. However, the lack of standardized waterfront design has led to a mix of layouts, materials, and general lack of cohesion and branding which may cause confusion for those using the walkways. 1.2 Goals and General Principles a. Guide the overall vision for completion of the Miami Riverwalk. Bavwalk. and other trails to establish a system of pedestrian -oriented connected public spaces with an established identity and character. b. Create a more resilient waterfront which provides space and opportunities to accommodate potential flooding from both stormwater and sea -level rise through sustainable practices. City of Miami Page 3 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 c. Establish a vibrant, active, high -quality, linear open space system that celebrates Miami's waterfront identity and promotes civic art, educational, and cultural activities. d. Create a unified and continuous promenade experience along Miami's waterfront, through the integration of consistent design components and complementary publicly oriented improvements. e. Increase mobility options and connectivity to the adjacent neighborhoods; linking civic institutions, parks, plazas, landmarks, greenways, and water -related activities and amenities. f. Establish and reinforce strong visual and physical connections towards the Miami Baywalk & Riverwalk showcasing Miami's ecology. ■ 1 . IN I 1 ■ 1 1 ■ 1 City of Miami Page 4 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Section 2: Applicability and General Requirements 2.1 Applicability a. ADDendix B shall aDDly to all W;;+;t properties alona Waterways as identified in Diagram 1 of Section 3.11 of Miami 21 as well as those meeting criteria described in Sec. 3.11.b.1. b. Adaptively reused properties fronting Waterways that introduce new Residential, Lodging, Office, Recreational or Commercial uses shall incorporate Waterfront walkways, within the limits created by existing structures. c. Greenways are required as an alternative path when industrial uses prevent waterfront pathways per the Waterfront Design Standards. d. The Planning Director, or designee, administers design guidelines and makes determinations regarding requests for deviations from standards per 3.11.b.6. 2.2 General Requirements a. Setbacks and dimensions are measured from the mean hiah-water line as defined by Florida Statute, (typically the face of a seawall) b. Waterfront walkways shall feel public and shall be open to public access during all times, but at a minimum, shall remain open to the public between 6:00 A.M. through 10:00 P.M. c. The public should feel welcome and at ease to move along the entire length of the waterfront. No one should feel, or be made to fee, as if he or she is intruding on private property. d. Signage should clearly establish the public's right to use the walkway. e. Waterfront walkways shall Drovide unobstructed visual access to the water. City of Miami Page 5 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 f. Waterfront walkways shall connect to abutting public walkways, parks, transit stops, thoroughfares, midblock walkways, publicly accessible plazas neighboring walkways, and other Open Spaces to allow clear pedestrian circulation along the water's edge. g_ When waterfront setback requirements are reduced per Sec. 3.11.a. and sites are too narrow for full implementation of desian auidelines. aive priority to: Safety: by preserving the safety zone or providing an alternative safety barrier such as curb and railing. Pedestrian circulation: by preserving the minimum 12-foot-wide circulation zone 3. Pedestrian comfort: by providing shade for pedestrians h. Bulkheads / Seawalls shall be constructed per requirements found in Chapter 29, Article III of the Code of Ordinances including the ability to raise walls in the future. i. The top elevation of bulkheads, seawalls, or other barriers shall be per requirements of Chapter 29, Article III. Sec. 29-89 except those fronting the Miami River which shall be set in accordance with Sec. 54-46 (2) of the City Code. L Natural / Living Shorelines Walkways along a natural shoreline or rip rap shoreline may be set back from the edge of the shoreline and meander within the waterfront setback area. Areas with natural shorelines must transition to adjacent properties in elevation and alignment to comply with circulation standards in Appendix B 3.3. Properties with natural shorelines must provide flood protection equivalent to requirements in Chapter 29 Article III of the City Code via berm, wall or similar element to protect rights of way and adjacent properties from flooding. Flood barriers may be setback from the shoreline if the natural area may safely accommodate flooding. k. In efforts to provide more natural elements and better integration of Civic Space design and programming for Waterfront walkways into CS and T1 Transect Zones and properties that volunteer to participate in the Waterfront Edge Design Guideline (WEDG) program, standards may be adjusted by process of Waiver, but shall not diminish the Circulation Zone identified within Section 3, with clear path no less than fifteen (15) feet in total width provided. Nor shall WEDG participation negate requirements per Sec. 29 of the City Code to protect neighboring properties or public ROW from flooding. WEDG is a credit system and series of auidelines bevond Appendix B which are the result of a collaboration between government agencies, not - for -profit organizations, technical experts, and other waterfront stakeholders. This is a tool to guide and enhance projects on a voluntary basis, WEDG distills the complexities of waterfront science, engineering, City of Miami Page 6 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 and social engagement into comprehensive and easy to communicate design concepts and best practices. Where appropriate, new Development may participate in the WEDG program to receive project certification that accomplishes waterfront resiliency, ecology and accessibility beyond the standards required within Appendix B. 2.3 General Frontage Requirements a. Waterfronts shall be Primary Frontaaes with aarkina. non -habitable structures utilities, service, and loading areas screened from the walkway per Section 3.3 of Miami 21. b. For adjacent uses that serve the public (i.e., restaurants, shops, hotels, entertainment, etc.) provision of wide, visible, and easy pedestrian access to the waterfront shall be required. c. Security to limit public access to private property outside the waterfront walkway footprint may be provided by fences, grade changes or retaining walls. All fences, walls, and grade changes shall be buffered by landscaped elements or artistic treatments approved by the Planning Director to reduce negative visual impact on walkways but shall not screen the waterfront from adjacent active uses. 2.4General Connection Requirements a. Private aroaerties shall arovide connections to the walkwav via cross -block or side yard connections. b. Connections must be provided to avoid dead-end conditions along the walkway at time of occupancy. c. Connections shall be a maximum of 340' apart when connection back to a public path or right of way is possible. d. Connections through private property shall be a Civic Space Type per Article 4, Table 7 of Miami 21. e. Connections should use signage, hardscape, and plant material consistent with Waterfront Materials Index. f. Connections may provide combined vehicular and pedestrian access to private Property with the following conditions: 1. No vehicular access shall be permitted within the required building setback area for all properties except those zoned D3. 2. A minimum 10' wide contiguous pedestrian -only path from the right-of-way to the Waterfront walkway is provided in addition to the vehicular path. g_ Properties abutting a Thoroughfare or Public Frontage, (i.e. a bridge or street), shall coordinate with the appropriate agencies regarding improvements and connections to Waterfront walkways required on those properties. h. Thoroughfares that terminate on the water's edge shall be improved as a Play Street, maintaining View Corridors and creating direct connections between the walkways and the Thoroughfare network per Ch. 35-5 of the City Code. See also, Article 4, Table 7.k of Miami 21. City of Miami Page 7 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 MrSWIV MI. .r 2WAINSTAW. ■ r _ ■_ Ze City of Miami Page 8 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Section 3: Zones 3.1 General - Walkway Typologies are composed of zones including: Seawall Zone, Safety Buffer Zone, Circulation Zone, and Passive Zone. Each individual zone shall serve its specific role, as described within this section. 3.2 Seawall Zone City of Miami Page 9 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 a. The top of the bulkhead / seawall shall be at a constant elevation for the length of the waterfront. b. The top of bulkheads / seawalls shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches and a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches in width. c. Safety ladders of marine grade stainless steel or aluminum shall be placed a maximum of 100 feet aaart alona the face of the bulkhead / seawall. to allow for climbing out of the water at low tide. d. The inside edge of the seawall/bulkhead shall be beveled per illustration below. e. The top of the seawall/bulkhead shall be designed per selected typology in Appendix B section 4. f. Vertical flexibility which improves access to the water for purposes of providing boat or kayak launching or access is possible per provisions in Appendix B, Section 5. g_ Bulkheads / seawalls shall meet all requirements consistent with Chapter 29, Article III and Sec. 54-46 (2) of the City Code of Ordinances. h. Deviations to the requirements may be granted by the Director of the Department of Resilience and Public Works per requirements in Chapter 29 of the City of Miami Code of Ordinances. 1 s• - 24" W4" -1-1re OLAUETER RfVER ROCK SET IN A MORTAR BED, UNIFORMLY GRAD50 WITH A 1W TO ill' ExPWED AGGREGATE FINISH OR ECIUAL SURFACE MEETING XD A. STANDARDS_ COMPACTED 8'-9" DQ LKHEAD 1$EAWALL CAP I. Seawall cap and safety buffer zone with hardscape installation, (planting is also permitted). 3.3 Safety Buffer Zone - Area adjacent to the seawall. a. The Safetv Buffer Zone shall be designed in accordance with the selected typology. b. The surface of the Safety Buffer Zone shall be 6" minimum below the top of bulkhead/seawall. c. Paving within the Safety Buffer Zone shall be river rock, approximately 0.75 to 1.5 inches in diameter, set in concrete leaving a relief of 0.25 to 0.5 inches or similar aggregate pavers with ADA domes. City of Miami Page 10 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 d. Planting beds shall be a minimum five (5) feet wide with trees or palms planted at grade and low-level plantings provided at the base of the trees or palms. e. Planting beds may be narrower (Minimum three (3) feet wide) if permeable pavers provide air and water to soil. f. In areas between the planting beds, a minimum of three feet wide uniform exposed aggregate of river rock textured surface shall be provided. g_ Landscape lighting shall be provided to accentuate trees or palms in this area. h. Low-level lighting, (i.e., bollard, wall or furnishing mounted) within the area adjacent to the Circulation Zone shall be installed to provide pedestrian / pathway lighting. 3.4 Circulation Zone — Unobstructed linear aedestrian walkways a. The circulation zone shall be designed in accordance per typologies shown in Appendix B, Section 4. b. The circulation zone shall be constructed of non -slip paving materials with high aesthetic appearance and structural qualities, in accordance with Appendix B, Section 6.3. c. The walkwav surface shall be accessible to handicamed Dersons throuahout the entire length of the waterfront and comply with ADA standards. d. The walkway may meander along the shoreline; however, all offsets in the alignment of the walkway shall not exceed ten (10) feet and be spaced not less than fifty (50) feet apart per Appendix B, Section 5. e. Obstructions to movement (trees, bollards, lighting, etc.) within the circulation zone, shall not reduce the clear width of the walkway to less than 15 feet at any point; except in Typology 5 and Typology 6, where each walkway may be reduced to no less than eight feet. 3.5 Transition/Passive Zone — Area interspersed with shade trees. low level alantinas seating, lighting, and other furnishings. a. The transition/passive zone shall be designed in accordance with the selected typology. b. Accessories such as benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, drinking fountains, pedestrian scale light poles and landscape lighting, drinking fountains, etc. shall be confined to the passive zone. c. Accessories shall be located so that no elements shall impede the circulation zone when in use, i.e., benches shall be set back to accommodate users' limbs and bike racks located that attached bicvcles do not obstruct circulation. Section 4: Walkway Typologies This section presents guidelines for how promenade design components such as circulation paths, lighting, planting, public art, water access, and seating, can be configured to provide continuous circulation, create a unified identity while promoting diversity of experience. City of Miami Page 11 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Walkway typologies are intended to allow flexibility in spatial configurations, reflecting and adapting to adjacent conditions along the seawall, shoreline, public open space, and private development. Spacing regarding furnishings and landscape may either be at maximums shown in illustrations or based on performance and utility as described in Section 6 and 7. The promenade shall have the following configurations: City of Miami Page 12 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.1. Typology 1: Central Walk - where the walk is framed by landscape elements. a Typology 1: Central Ii4M1lpdesncc.Netwa SM1ellstpne pavers Hdx. d,s{dped bdMt benaws with bvel mtll peving o e• 1e• SCALE: 1116' : Rlver wcWtleleneble Pavel at Eedwall o r a• W SCALE: M—l'-0' City of Miami Page 13 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.2. Typology 2: Outside Walk with Bioswale - same as Typology 2 with bioswale in place of detectable river rock. iis, 1. Typology 3:: Outside Bioswale r aan t-1— nin. m' rrom seenM s M.r, tsoan �n>e Max.a bz[wean lu9M1epeles da. tlBUMe baUreen bencM1as 0 6' SCALE City of Miami Page 14 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.3. Typology 3: Inside Walk - where the open or green space is adjacent to the water and the walk is on the opposite side. is, io' Typology 4: Ins! 64= MaN. dKt. M1etvreenl M—dlst. belwean MaN. aKl uatina/It Q a Trash raceUxle Ming & 1E0' en center large M1earlly landscapetl 1 mas pmvlae neatletl shads for wescem tacilg pmperties '� R'-2b' CPWtMI�dnn PONE 2F —Y 25 SCALE: City of Miami Page 15 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.4. Typology 4: Meandering Walk - a combination of the typologies, where the main pedestrian path meanders away from the water and back towards it repetitively. (Overall walkway dimensions remain 25). 16, 10, Typology 5: Meander Max. dls[ance belweeo llgneaPlee aN, daMTCe belween4mcM1 antl Ilghlpole SCALE: 6wbW bench rrmn eecenleele Min. 10' from zeaPi & McN.150' m can BloswaW wW and 5©lar marks. 25' aP center SCALE: 118" : T-0" City of Miami Page 16 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.5. Typology 5: Split Walk - the walk is split into two and preen space is in the center to allow for bikers and pedestrians to be separate or to create two different experiences: one facing the water and one facing the city. 8' B' 8' T. Typology 6: Split Walk Tra.n r .... -1. Mm- ro• nom seae�a a n1a,�.1so• oA �.m.. Mar. dam e.1rre.� 6ama,ias Mar Clelanu b.tw.n _ t has SCALE' V o a' a' SCALE: City of Miami Page 17 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.6. Typology 6: Split Walk with Bioswale - same as Typology 6 with a bioswale in place of detectable river rock. 8° 6' 6' 3' Typology 7: Split % with E Bioswale with unaerstar� sflade trees aM salt td..ant 9.o�na�w.: solar a�a�ot as a� ate° a s• e• to SCALE: 11B• . 7'•6• City of Miami Page 18 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 4.7. Typology 7: Amenity Walk - similar to the Central Walk, where the detectable river rock has been removed and the seawall has been raised to create a seating bench. Additional seating shall be provided in the form of half donut stone benches wrapping palm trees every 50'. Typology 8: Amenity W Waco reneptania Min. 1.' Irem seating & Maa. t50' ran cener Mmwb�e FrrniYure J Chak¢ and 30" Table Maa tllaunce Eelw<an benches n i' 16' LTL� SCALE! 11 Shen - Pavers Solar marker wan ]5'an tinker Stone Donut 9annn 6Radigs ha11 rattle 50' an center UrvPers[ery dc4¢nt TY<¢ U. Tree G... O-01 dvar n 9' B' 16' tick oat neaded tlus to lncreasetl ¢<awa6 h¢innt SCALE: 118' =1 •-0" 4.8 Typology 8: On -Street Greenway layout shall create enhanced paths between waterfront segments. a. Sidewalks on the waterside shall be a minimum of eight feet clear and shall be broom -finished with integral colored concrete LM Scofield C-12 (Mesa Beige) or approved equivalent. b. Sidewalks on the waterside should meet minimum standards to qualify as an FDOT standard shared -use path whenever space permits. c. Street furnishings 1. Lighting: FPL decorative package 2. Benches: Landscape Forms Plainwell bench or approved equivalent with Greenway custom medallion with a minimum of (1) one bench per block on both sides of the street. 3. Trash receatacles: Landscape Forms Plainwell receptacle or armroved equivalent with a minimum of two per intersection. 4. Bicycle rack: Landscape Forms Pi rack or approved equivalent at a 500' minimum spacing. 5. Signage per the Design Standards d. Landscape 1. Shall be a continuous verge with continuous shade trees except at intersections where calms are permitted. City of Miami Page 19 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 2. Landscape verge shall be seven feet wide except when interrupted to allow for street furnishings or pedestrian access to crosswalks. e. Crosswalks on watersides connecting to Greenway shall incorporate colored concrete crosswalks, accent planting at corners, and wayfinding markers on the greenway side. 1: Typical cross section for 60' wide right of way. 2: Typical cross section for 50' wide right of way. City of Miami Page 20 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 3. typical cross section for 40' wide rights of way. Section 5: Transitions Section 5.1 Horizontal Transitions between Typologies Transition areas will be eight (8) to fifteen (15) feet wide where the width of the transition area (A) is equal to the width of the connecting path (B). See graphic below for transition types between the promenade typologies. New sections of the path shall transition seamlessly with existing sections, this may be achieved through a variety of design configurations, maintaining a continuous circulation path. City of Miami Page 21 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Trnns'f'nn 1 Transition between Typology 2 (East -side walk) and Typology 4 (West -side walk). Width of A and B Shalt be eaten. Trans t Pn 2 Transition between Typology 6 (Split walk) and TYP0109es 2 Or 4 (East -side Or West -Side walk). Width of A and B shall be equal. Section 5.2 Vertical Transitions Transition between 7yoolo4y 6 (Split walk) and Typology 1 (Contra] walk). Width of A and B Shall be equal. A proposed example of the typology transition will be implemented at the River Landing development on the Miami River. a. Upland vertical transitions are permitted to aid circulation and visual connection between properties with high finished floor levels due to flood conditions and the public waterfront walkway. b. Generally, vertical transitions may take place by having different zones at differing elevations and may have gradual grade changes along the path of travel to ease transitions from properties to the waterfront. 1. The Safetv Buffer Zone must be lower than seawall to function as curb. 2. The Circulation Zones or Zone edges may be higher or lower than adiacent zones. (a) The Circulation Zone Path may slope in direction of travel, but may not be so steep as to qualify as a ramp per ADA guidelines 3. The Passive Zone may be higher than the Circulation zone. (a) Seating walls and retaining walls are permitted, though the Passive Zone must screen vertical portions of the private property. (b) The Passive Zone may slope but may not drain onto circulation zones. City of Miami Page 22 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 0 a• S' 16' 2: Example of vertical transitions between and within zones which may be applied to all Typologies. c. Waterside vertical transitions are appropriate to improve access to the water. 1. Penetrations through a seawall to accommodate boat access may occur if they are protected by deployable flood barriers and a barrier operations and storage plan are provided. 2. Public vessel access or launch points may be provided with multiple typologies. (a) All materials at lower portions shall be anchored and flood resistant. 3. When Typologies 6 and 7 are used, a portion of the Circulation Zone may be lower to improve water access (a) Circulation zones shall be maintained with clear width and Public access (b) ADA compliant access shall be maintained, including multiple ramps when appropriate. City of Miami Page 23 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 VI MINIMUM ( AREA BELOW CURRENT n� �I OF 1V SEAWALL ELEVATION: v CIRCULATION TO BE BUILTWITH f ZONE FLODD RESISTENT UPLAND OF MATERIALS. CURRENT I.E. MUDSET PAVERS, SEAWALL FLOOD RENSTENT \ ELEVATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, - AND INUNDATION TOLERANT PLANT MATERIAL. BELOWGRADE HYDRAULIC BARRIER REQUIREDBE7WEEN ZONES. ' Y CURRENT SEAWALL ELEVATION V -A 1479 SEAWALL "• HEIGHT - MIN 1O' " (3.5'OR 4'NAVD) CRCULATN]N ZONE - MINS'/- MINS' 4' 3'•.+ PASSIVE CNKA"TMN SAFE r ZONE ZONE ZONE 2W 3:Example of Type 6 or 7 pathways with split elevations. LOWER S LEVELL ACCESBE STEPS AND/CER RAMP AY BE MAY \INTEGRATED PROVI DE s� \\ VESSEL J� WITH MULTIPLE PROVIDED TYPOLDGIES. OVERALL FLOOD {! PROTECTION IS MAINTAINED. { r Y VESSEL ACCESS OR - -_ / LAUNCH LEVEL r � 9 _ CRCLMTION PASSIVE CIRCULATION _ ZONE ZONE ZONE -TER �f- 26' -✓ 25' - 4. Example of vessel access level Section 6: Landscape Elements 6.1 General Requirements a. Landscaped areas should be landscaped with plant materials listed in the City of Miami Page 24 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Waterfront Materials Index. Shade trees are required within the Passive Zone and may also be planted along the Safety Buffer Zone, in lieu of palms, to create an allee of trees. Shrubs, low shrubs, and groundcovers (low level plantings) should be planted at the base of trees and palms to enhance waterfront walkway aesthetics and to help buffer the walkway perimeters. b. Landscape elements shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation paths. c. Landscape design shall provide a consistent selection of landscape elements to unify the visual experience and contribute to the waterfront's ecological character. d. No planting material shall be used that is classified as prohibited, controlled, or invasive by either State, County, or Local agencies. e. All planting areas shall have low-water use/high efficiency irrigation systems, such as drip irrigation, low -trajectory irrigation nozzles, automatic shut -offs and equipped with soil moisture and/or rain sensors to regulate water use, as per requirements set forth in Sec. 22.5-75 of the City Code, Miami -Dade County regulations, or SFWMD regulations, whichever is most restrictive. f. Raised planters, if used, and all planter walls may double as seating walls, when greater than fifteen (15) and less than thirty (30) inches in height above adjacent surface and greater than fifteen (15) inches in depth. 6.2 Tree and Palm Requirements a. Trees and palms shall be installed within the Passive and Safety Zones, in accordance with the selected typology. b. Trees and Palms shall provide a minimum of 50% immediate shade coverage, with 100% shade coverage within 5 years. c. Trees and palms shall be planted to establish a unified canopy for visual unity and pedestrian comfort. d. Trees and palms shall be a minimum of 14 feet in heiaht and have a minimum of nine feet clear trunk, at installation. e. Tree and palm selection shall be confined to List in Waterfront Materials Index and 90% of total quantity of trees and palms used shall be native, or 50% of total trees and palms used shall be native if using Coconut Palms. f. If 100% shade coverage is demonstrated via diagrams, flexibility regarding tree and palms spacing is permitted. g_ Trees and palms shall be selected for their proven resiliency, particularly for high wind and salt tolerance. h. Larae canoov shade trees and balm trees shall take oriority over waterfront views between 10 and 40 feet above the seawall elevation. i. Avoid trees and palms with known pests and diseases that increase pesticide requirements. L At grade planters for medium -to large trees shall be a minimum of sixty (60) square feet, with a minimum width dimension of five (5) feet. k. At grade planters for palms and small trees shall be a minimum of thirty (30) square feet, with a minimum width dimension of four (4) feet. I. Provide adequate root zone space for trees 1. Root zones must have uncompacted soil with access to air and water. City of Miami Page 25 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Either planting beds or porous pavements allow access to air and water Provide uncompacted soil volume in the following volumes: Mature Tree Size Soil Volume (max. depth of I SMALL - Height: <30' 300 ft3 MEDIUM - Height or Spread: >30' and <50' 1,200 ft3 LARGE - Height or Spread- >50' 1 1,800 ft3 When soil is shared between trees 1 25% reduction allowed 4. When root zones are under paving, paving must be supported to allow for uncompacted soil. (a) Custom support systems, structural soils, or suspended systems may support paving. (b) Support system components do not apply to soil volume calculation, (i.e., structural portion of structural soil or suspension system components). m. Structural Cells shall be provided under paving when large trees are specified in planters less than 100 square feet and further than 12 feet from adjacent, continuous green space areas. n. Root barriers shall be installed at aavement edaes. where larae trees and calms are specified Section A: Stormwater Storage Section B: Structural Soil Cells 6.3 Shrubs, Ground Cover, Mulch, and Soil Requirements a. Shrubs and aroundcover selection shall be planted to establish visual unit and accentuate water views. b. Landscape elements shall be installed within the Passive and Safety Zones, in accordance with the selected typology. c. Shrubs and groundcover selection shall consist of a minimum of 80% native species and be salt and drought -tolerant, per list in Waterfront Materials Index. City of Miami Page 26 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: B) Printed On: 6/8/2021 d. Salt -tolerant turf shall be provided in areas intended for recreation or gathering. e. All planting beds shall be covered with a minimum of three inches of shredded Melaleuca, Grade B or eucalyptus mulch. Cypress mulch shall not be permitted. f. Planting soil shall be per Waterfront Materials Index. g_ Minimum Vegetated Area 1. Typology 1: 24% 2. Typology 2: 30% 3. Typology 3: 38% 4. Typology 4: 35% 5. Typology 5: 20% 6. Typology 6: 30% 7. Typology 7: 30% Section 7: Hardscape Elements 7.1 Hardscape a. Hardscape shall create a unified visual and tactile feel throuahout the walkwa with seamless transitions between properties. b. Hardscape materials shall primarily include materials commonly used in marine environments, such as: concrete pavers, stone pavers, and river rock consistent with Waterfront Materials Index. c. Hardscape materials should utilize neutral colors. primarily arav and sand with natural aggregates, such as marble chips and seashells. d. Permeable Hardscape materials shall be used to reduce stormwater utility infrastructure and promote the filtration and collection of stormwater consistent with Waterfront Materials Index. e. Hardscape should have a low reflectance albedo (minimum 0.3 factor) to reduce glare and heat absorption to decrease the heat-island effect. f. Concrete with salt finish or shell aggregate should be used in steps adjacent to the water. g_ Hardscape shall be laid in a running bond pattern for pedestrian areas and herringbone in areas where vehicular use is required for emergency access. h. River rock, mortared, shall be used as a detectable paver for the waterfront edge and around benches for protection against skateboards, consistent with the selected typology. i. In proposed playground areas, poured -in -place rubberized play surface and artificial turf may be utilized. City of Miami Page 27 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Section 8: Furnishing Elements 8.1 Lighting a. Liahtina shall be provided in accordance with the selected tvaoloav and shall attain safe and appropriate foot-candle necessary for pedestrian mobility, consistent with Waterfront Materials Index. b. All proposed lighting elements shall be consistent with Waterfront Materials Index fixture design specifications. c. Overhead lighting shall be confined to the zone identified by the proposed typology. d. Landscape up -lighting shall be provided to accentuate trees, palms, and other landscape elements. 8.2 Seating a. Seatina shall be confined to the Passive and Safetv Zones. in accordance with the selected typology. b. Seating materials shall be consistent with Waterfront Materials Index fixture design specs and may be provided through a variety of movable, fixed, seat/retaining walls, or terraced steps. c. Seating shall be provided at a minimum of one (1) linear foot of seating for ever twenty (20) feet of Frontage along the water. d. Distance between seating shall be no greater than fifty (50) feet, or as identified Per typology. e. All seating areas shall emphasize direct water views. 8.3 Amenities a. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum of one space per every 100 feet of frontage and shall be consistent with Appendix in Waterfront Materials Index and may be waived if similar facilities are already provided within the vicinity. b. Water fountains may be provided and shall be consistent with Waterfront Materials Index fixture design standards and may be waived if similar facilities are already provided within the vicinity. c. Waste receptacles shall be provided at a minimum of one per every 150 feet of frontage and shall be consistent with Waterfront Materials Index fixture design standards and may be waived if similar facilities are already provided within the vicinitv. Waste receptacles are selected with rain covers and removable liners to City of Miami Page 28 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 conceal waste and allow for easy maintenance. Provide separate, labeled waste receptacles for garbage and recycling. Receptacles are to be emptied and maintained by the property owner. • 8.4 Signaqe a. All public access points. includina Dark walkways. roadways. dedicated midblock walks and public plazas, shall be marked with a District Flag Directional Sign, consistent with to Waterfront Materials Index signaqe standards. b. District Identity Sign shall be placed at property midpoint, consistent with to Waterfront Materials Index sianaae standards. c. Adjacent accessible publicly oriented private development, such as cafes or shops, shall identify the use with signaqe oriented towards the waterfront walkway. d. Uniformly designed historic or environmental markers and descriptive plaques shall be placed in the Passive Zone. e. Signaqe shall identify access points and adjacent activities (cafes, shops, etc.) for boaters. f. Signaqe shall not be placed within the Circulation Zone. g_ Refer to Waterfront Materials Index signaqe standards for full logo usage guidelines. City of Miami Page 29 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 City of Miami Page 30 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 Section 9: Maintenance City of Miami Page 31 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021 a. In addition to maintenance standard per sections 2, 10, and 22 of the City Code, the property owner and their successors or assignees shall be responsible for the continued maintenance of all landscape, hardscape, and furnishing elements, as provided in the approved site plans and/or approved landscape plans. b. Landscape shall be maintained to the following standards: 1. The owner shall be responsible for maintenance and realacement of trees to maintain 100% shade coverage over the long-term. 2. Landscape may not impede navigable waters and vegetation and must be trimmed accordingly. 3. In no case shall grass clippings, vegetative material, and/or vegetative debris be washed, swept, or blown off into stormwater drains, ditches, conveyances, water bodies, wetlands, sidewalks, or roadways. Any material that is accidentally so deposited shall be immediately removed to the maximum extent practicable. Sec. 22.5-138. 4. No fertilizer is permitted per Sec. 22.5-134 Article VII of the City Code." Section 3. This Resolution is effective immediately. Reviewed and Approved: Jere erns Gauger, ssis irectod nteriol Historic res. Officer City of Miami Page 32 of 32 File ID: 8957 (Revision: 8) Printed On: 6/8/2021