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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-1996-06-24-Discussion Item 03CARR SMITH ASSOCIATES AMEMBER OFTHE CORRAD)NOG,70i ' f \'1'11a1,\'A11 \'7'.li • .IRCIIIII CTIIKC' • 1NTRASTRUCTURI: 11L1111 1 1. L:1111 1111 .li ! i iftil ii I : I A%SING IN01A A1,014,; June 17, 1996 Mr. Herbert Bailey Executive Director CRA 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Mr. Bailey: The Omni Area Revitalization Study has focused on providing the mechanisms to stimulate development activity from the private sector participants who are poised to invest in new residential and commercial projects. The overall area is proposed to be redeveloped as an urban entertainment center (JEC) in the City of Miami, complete with small business opportunities and significant residential investment. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), will be initially investing approximately $1.2 million from the tax increment fund (TIF) in the Omni Area to leverage private investment and stimulate redevelopment. The recommendations for programming the TIF are based on providing the building blocks to realize the Omni Area Revitalization Plan which is summarized in Attachment 4, Setting the Stage for the Performing Arts Center: Preliminary Summary for the Omni Area Revitalization Study. Of the approximately $1.2 million available to the Omni Area CRA, we are recommending that the initial funds be used for three primary components of the Revitalization Plan. 1. rehabilitation and upgrading of Pace Park to serve the existing and future recreational needs of residents $750,000 2. rehabilitation and upgrading of street and public space infrastructure in two phases $200 000 3. the establishment of an Infrastructure Improvement Matching Program $250,000 TOTAL $1,200,000 Attachment 1 summarizes the estimated construction costs for the identified improvements. Attachment 2 provides a detailed breakout of construction costs for improvements by street segment. One of the most visible issues is the safety and physical, condition of Pace Park. The Park comprises approximately 8.25 acres of prime waterfront land in one of the most prestigious real estate markets in the State. Its bay frontage is approximately 1,600 linear feet of shoreline. The programmed improvements shown include a Baywalk, and the possible construction of a sea wall. The Baywalk would be 15-feet wide, comprised of a 9-foot concrete walkway, bordered on b >'scu ss N/C1ZA ll);S \ W 01-111 I I'IT'111.. Sillll _'UU A11.1A11, 1 L! 1R11>.1 i iI: S i0";';��!-1 a "—j both sides by Moot landscaped sections. Within the 3-foot landscape sections, provisions for lighting, trees, and benches would be provided. The Baywalk would include: • concrete curb and header, and concrete walk pavement • 2 benches per 27-foot long section, 108 benches total • 1 light pole w related conduit wiring per 27-foot long section, 59 total • 2 trees or palms per 27-foot long section, 108 total trees • signage as appropriate • trash receptacles + sodding and some detail landscaping • limited irrigation systems The total cost of the Baywalk would be approximately $737,500. Improvements to the shoreline would have to be programmed at a later phase, and should include additional community input regarding the character of the improvement. While a sea wall has been initially considered, some constituents in the community suggested that rip rap, or a natural beach front also be considered. In either case, if the shoreline improvement is to be phased after the Baywalk, it must be set back from the shoreline. The installation of a sea wall would entail a construction cost of approximately $300 per linear foot, or approximately $480,000. In addition to the Baywalk, Pace Park capital improvements will include active and passive recreational facilities such as: landscaping improvements to create an inviting and safe, tropical waterfront environment (not part of the Baywalk); play field improvements and maintenance; field and landscaping lighting to stimulate safe usage at night by the residents and International Fine Arts College students; and the construction of a recreation complex including tennis courts for the area residents. An official presence is to be programmed to provide security and greater personal safety for the patrons of Pace Park. The City Parks Department would consider permanently stationing a park attendant if the improvements include a facility from which to station the attendant. The programming of these improvements will require further public participation to determine the best mix of recreational uses. While a strong desire for tennis facilities and landscaped open space has been expressed by area residents, the park is also actively used for regular soccer games. A detailed roadway and open space infrastructure inventory was performed in the Omni Revitalization Area. The results of this inventory are summarized in the Omni Area Roadway Infrastructure Report and table of Attachment 2. The infrastructure improvement estimates are for construction costs and do not include engineering costs or contingency costs. According to the phasing concept of the Omni Area Revitalization Plan, the entire construction cost of infrastructure improvements has been phased to prioritize improvements in the area of the Performing Arts Center and Pace Park. The phasing achieves a concentration of effort necessary OMMICM to produce visible improvement; the visibility is critical to attracting private investment. If infrastructure improvements are too spread, disparate, and unrelated to private investment, the visibility of improvements is not achieved and private re -investment is not effectively attracted. The Phase 1 area for infrastructure improvement consists of the streets and public space within the boundaries shown in Attachment 3. The total cost for improving and restoring street infrastructure is summarized in the accompanying table. With engineering and contingency costs of 35%, the Phase 1 improvement costs sum to approximately $140,000. Two -hundred thousand dollars is programmed in the infrastructure component to allow additional funding to address other infrastructure issues, such as the extension of North Bayshore Drive from NE 19th Street to NE 20th Terrace. One of the primary recommendations of the draft Revitalization Plan is to extend North Bayshore Drive to enhance both the Pace Park / Omni Area, as well as the south end of the Edgewater residential area (part of the Omni Area up to NE 24th Street). AREA CONSTRUCTION COST TOTAL w ENGINEERING and CONTINGENCY PHASE 1 AREA $101,348 $136,820 • TOTAL $823,029 $1,111,091 As a development and redevelopment incentive for large and small property owners, a program of matching funds for infrastructure improvements in the public right-of-way for new developments and redevelopments would be funded by the CRA TIF, and administered by the CRA or a CDC. Any improvements required at the time of development by the City would be covered, if they are in public right-of-way, and are for public use. The program would include $250,000 from the TIF for the Infrastructure Improvement Matching Program, and could leverage a minimum of $500,000 in public space improvements. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 594-0735. All of us at Carr Smith look forward to seeing you again on June 24th. Sincerely, CARR SMITH ASSOCIATES M k Alvarez Planner c: Adam P. Lukin, DDA 1414\program.doc ONMI ATTACHMENT 1 OMNI AREA IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PER UNIT** COST ($) ASPHALT AND PAVING 6488 S.Y. $16.00 $103,808.00 SIDEWALK & DROP CURB 4324 PANEL $60.00 $259,440.00 CURB OR CURB & GUTTER* 24875 L.F. $13.75 $342,031.25 DRAINAGE SYSTEM: FRENCH DRAIN 1570 L.F. $75.00 $117,750.00 CATCH BASIN 15 E.A. $2,500.00 $37,500.00 CROSS DRAIN 140 L.F. $35.00 $4,900.00 LANDSCAPING (TREE PLANTING) 310 E.A. $250.00 $77,500.00 PACE PARK IMPROVEMENTS: SEAWALL REPLACEMENT 1600 L.F. $300.00 $480,000.00 BAY WALK *** 59 SECTION $12,500.00 $737,500.00 $0.00 TOTAL $2,160,429.25 * Includes Median Curb ** Includes demolition and replacement *** Includes (Conc. Curb, sidewalk, Handrails, Benches, Light Poles, Landscaping and trees, Irrigation, Trash collection and Signage) NOTE: Does not include pavement reconstruction due to pavement failure I ATTACHMENT 2 OMNI AREA ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE INVENTORY CA.RR. SMITH ASSOCIATES I AfA.ANI-V0l I.V:1'f)1,11' 1;:1'1'11d ):`'iflti4'1:i1. :iItC:NIl7:'C:'!'1.'lial. J:1'1r:1d.IS'!Y�'f't'.'f'1.`f�J; fl:iafl i�'l:L,if!1.)Ici�(:3at.lti /.Of'1S1''i1.l.lt l.:i:�'S'J:�'t; 1;1•'1.)l:i:�':i!'cJl.1S To: Mark Alvarez From: Al Dettbam Date: June 13, 1996 Subject: Omni Area Roadway Infrastructure Inventory In accordance with your request, we have performed an inventory of the condition of the roadway system in the Omni area. The area studies is bordered by Biscayne Bay, to the east, by the FEC Railroad, to the west, by 24th Street, to the north, and by the Dolphin Expressway, to the south. The purpose of the study was to identify portions of the roadway infrastructure that should be repaired or replaced, and prepare a conceptual cost estimate to restore deficient portions of the roadway infrastructure. The entire roadway system in the area was visually inspected for this study, and portions of the infrastructure that were considered to be in need of repair or replacement. Those portions of the infrastructure that were considered to be in need of repair or replacement were estimated by visual estimate, and the repairs/replacement were quantified by block. The specific infrastructure that was observed for deficiencies consisted of the following. • Condition of the curb, or curb & gutter. • Condition of sidewalks • Condition of the roadway, and whether the pavement needed pavement repair, needed an overlay because of a deteriorated condition, or whether the pavement exhibited pavement failure that warranted at least partial pavement re -construction. Other visible deficiencies in the roadway infrastructure that were considered to be aesthetically or functionally deficient. Existing drainage conditions was not a part of this study. During the study, relatively short term storms occurred and drainage deficiencies were noted. However, the adequacy of drainage facilities were not within the scope of the study, and there may be deficiencies in the drainage infrastructure that have not been identified by this study. It should also be noted that the adequacy of drainage facilities within the study area will be affected by tidal conditons; any subsequent study of drainage conditions will need to be performed during intense rain storms during high tide conditions. In the attached spreadsheet, any column which shows a "--" indicates that the existing construction was in compliance with the decision criteria delineated herein. .lr,;,:�'T�'i:TII.�!•F:�Z:'E.SI�iT.E°UU :1�/..•l;iil,.iL!1FLf},� �31?6 .iU.s::�i!_(1::i� _r.•!_3'U�.;s.��-U?:.5 ' '�rScu�Stio��. Memorandum 0 June 5, 1996^ Page 2 We have noted that a majority of the intersections within the study area do not include handicapped ramps. This is a predominant situation which violates the American's With Disability Act, but was not included in the scope of the project. As such, this "deficiency" was not specifically noted. In performing this study, we identified one significant item that would improve the convenience of the roadway infrastructure for residents and employees as well as safety for those individuals. In many areas in Dade County, the roadway intersections include `traffic detector loops'. These wires, which are embedded in the pavement detect a vehicle waiting at the intersection and signal the signal controller to provide green light for that vehicle. The traffic signals in the study area are not equipped with `traffic detector loops'. As such, vehicles wait at traffic lights for extended periods of time while the traffic signal cycles. The cycle length is long to provide adequate time for pedestrian traffic to cross the intersection. This creates a perception of vulnerability at each intersection. Upgrading of the signals could substantially improve the real and perceived concerns for residents and employees. The need to repair or replace portions of the infrastructure was subject to some subjective judgement. As such, we performed this study based on the following criteria. Sidewalk Sidewalks up -heaved because of adjacent roots need replacement. Sidewalk panels that are not flush with adjacent panels need replacement. Sidewalk panels that have major, through -slab cracks need replacement even if the adjacent portions of the slabs are still flush. Note: The generally existing curb, and curb and gutter, has a rough, free hand appearance that lends an ambience to the neighborhood. New curbing or curb and gutter will have a sterile appearance. In evaluating the current condition of curbing and curb and gutter, the ambience of replacement was a consideration. Where a small short portion of curbing or curb and gutter needed replacement, we were hesitant to identify reconstruction that would adversely affect the character of the neighborhood by replacing portions of curb or curb and gutter with construction that was inconsistent with the ambiance of the neighborhood. However, where there was significant deterioration of the curbing or the curb and gutter, these areas were identified as needing replacement. The standard height of curbing and curb and gutter is 6 inches. In many locations, the height of the curb or the curb and gutter was less than 6 inches (and at times, the curb was flush with the pavement). Such a deficiency in the standard was noted, but was not identified (in and of itsel � as 11F.W.E.SUITE 200 dllldll,.FL�%R1t7,3 ,3!?� .3U.5.:�ti1 (�-.i� F!_1 �(►;:;5.9�-U?�.5 OMMIMA Memorandum June 5, 1996 Page 3 being a basis for replacement or the curb or the curb and gutter. Where the curb or curb & gutter was significantly deficient, the curb or curb & gutter was identified as needing replacement. This includes median curbing or curb & gutter. The need to repair or replace portions of the infrastructure was subject to some subjective judgement. As such, we performed this study based on the following criteria. • Where curbing or curb and gutter was missing, but should be a part of the normal typical section, curbing or curb and gutter should be constructed. • Where curbing or curb and gutter showed cracks at intervals of approximately 4 feet or less, the curb and gutter was considered in need of replacement. • Where there were isolated cases where there was damage to the curbing or curb and gutter, the curbing or curb and gutter was not considered to be in need of replacement. • Where curb or curb and gutter replacement was considered necessary through a predominant portion of a block (greater than approximately 70% of the block), it was considered necessary to replace the curb and gutter throughout the block. [This criteria was used because of the difference in appearance between the new curbing or curb and gutter and the existing curbing and curb and gutter.] In some cases, the installation of curb, or curb & gutter, would also require the installation of a storm water drainage system. In such cases, such construction has been noted and included in the estimate of probable construction cost. As a generality, the asphalt pavement was found to be in good condition. In majority of cases, the pavement patches resulting from underground utility repairs or improvements were deficient, creating budges or depressions and without cut -in repair to the pavement. The need to repair or replace portions of the infrastructure was subject to some subjective judgement. As such, we performed this study based on the following criteria. Pavement patches which were not true the line or grade of the roadway were identified as needing restoration, with the area of repair extending beyond the immediate area of the patch. In several cases, the pavement was identified as pavement failure. Pavement consists of the asphalt and the underlaying base and sub -base. In at least one case, there had been a recent pavement overlay which had failed (had multiple cracks) because the condition of the pavement failure that had not been corrected. Such pavement failures were noted but were not identified on the remedial action list because the repair would consist of at least partial pavement reconstruction and should be a part of a capital improvements program tU�5;r7i'�i?'l'IT,37c:12;F.S�IITE 00 :11t.i:tl1,.fL.C%RLD '3178 OMMI 1. �SCo5`�� �. Memorandum June 5, 1996 Page 4 The need to repair or replace portions of the inflmstructure was subject to some subjective judgement. As such, we performed this study based on the following criteria. • Driveway cuts which showed minor structural cracks were identified as needing repair. • Driveway cuts showing significant cracking and similar deterioration were identified as needing replacement. • In some cases, driveway cuts that had significantly deteriorated and which were no longer required were identified for removal. T=le Israel The roadway infrastructure in front of Temple Israel included custom concrete paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and landscaping. The custom concrete is enhanced with a grid of brass -like edging. In several areas, the pavement had deteriorated to the point of requiring significant repair. The sidewalk was generally in need of replacement because of root damage; inadequate space had been provided for tree root systems. This damage has been noted but is not included in the cost estimate because of the custom nature of the construction. Landscaping We have been requested to assess the existing landscaping within the study area, and provide for trees at approximately 35 foot intevals. With the intensity of development and driveway curb cuts, the intent ofthis request has been difficult to identify. We have made our best effort to identify additional landscaping that would meet this intent. i11�.is\Tt'�7TII�7E�T;E.S??I'Ti;_'��et :i1i.1;t11,.1%Tf%i2LOA�.31.' ,3U.5.:;yq-(� i� 1'!-1�/1�:�t)i()?;s T t§A :u A', i CITY OF MIAMI INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTION AND INVENTORY REPORT STREET FROM TO NORTH SOUTH PRIORITY REPAIR (S.Y.) SIDEWALK (PANELS) GUTTER (I-F.) DROPCURS (EA.) MEDIAN (L.F.) OTHER PAVEMENT COMMENTS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 $16.00 $60.00 $13.76 $60.00 $13.75 $75.00 aY re• oo avemen m nee o reps ing AVG. Biscayne evon Biscayne o avemen reps ng y e 5 2n u ro en intervals , ve u - u standard rep ace ve rep ace avemen n n o resu s ng S 2 988 106 175 "remove NIA "Dropcu (1 to be removed) avemant in need of resurfacing $p $24,674 r r. ayAve. naven avemen uneven requiring resurfacing ewe substandardn height) ve.Ave. Pavementuneven requiring resurfacing ve, ve. 6th Ave, 4th Ave. N 2 NIA " Pavement failure needs restoration (488 S.Y.) Care scraping the pavement at the intersection $0 S0 11 so ey ve0 enrep acescayne M n. roen n erva srb ro en n erva a ro en nee s rep stamen Curt)- Broken needs replacement ve rein ran ng or wee control S 2 64 - 2 construct N/A 2 Catch basins 35 LF cross drain Flood) for 451Y -Need weed control $O $3,960 n r. ve, ay - oo major wee maintenance problem dard g h -was- n ays ore rscayne oo nor asphalt patching nor asp patching Biscayne n , u Hootdamage an broken u BrokenIntervals u - Broken nee rep avemen n ve ea rep ace ee we control re ace ee wee control s ays ore iscayne Minor asphalt patching norasp a pa ng sca. a n ,Ave. nor asp a reps r nearintersection rep ace u - Broken nee replacement) n ve es n replace Needsweeping me n Finance S 2 22 370 3 replace N/A 100 French drainCu 1 Catch basin ing miss ng n e o e s ee , wr require rbing and drainage system $O $14,068 Win r. ays ore rsceyne Biscayne n ve25 NIA papa ng - Repair Asphalt patching - Repair 2nd Ave West End N 2 140 700 8 replete N/A 350 French drain 2 Catch basin Property development (20 tr.. to 21 L,) Need curb/gutter, sidewalk & drainage system $O $44,755 S 2 140 700 3 replace N/A 1 350 French drain 2 Catch basin Need curb/ utter, sidewalk & drainage system 9 9 y $0 544,456 -"v Faked notes In the comment column Page 1 O �1 CITY OF MIAMI INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTION AND INVENTORY REPORT STREET FROM TO NORTH SOUTH PRIORITY REPAIR (S.Y.) SIDEWALK (PANELS) GUTTER (LF.) DROP CURB (EA.) MEDIAN (L.F.) OTHER PAVEMENT COMMENTS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 $16.00 550,00 S13.T6 Ron $13.75 $75.00 isceyne . ve, ooCUPS- RSIng, ro en su s an e - Broken ne s replacement eys ore ve, - ewa an curbm sa ng and roen repair n. ve. a n - a wee control re ace ee we control ay8 ore iacayne rep ace raze u er - missing an broken S 1 4 130 - NIA " Asp et ature rougghoutthe street requifee naWdion (720 3.Y,) $2,028 SO acayne ve. constr. Broken m ss ng - roen m sa nAve es n rep ace amp a Israel - us om av ng, s ewe eta I NIA1.1'no—r e cu er sine a use root eye ore r replace mor pon ing pon mg a m eras ion withaya ore re ce nor pon ngn cu m as ng, ro en su s an ar r ve. n w substandard 4th Ave. Bloc" N 1 - 19 - 1 replace pavement pat IngCurb substande - high;median curb broken $5,050 $0 rep ace pavementpatching -M69U so aCeyne U on median - WOW a aV standard u on median • roen an substandard n . n . ve u on median - Broken a su standard J37 WE -on median - Broken an su a en er ays ore ve. replace oo mor cur repair ve. Biscayne - NIA so —TiTacayne 2nd.Ave. u - Broken an missing u - Broken an m ss ng 2nd Ave Miami Ave N 2 80 850 850 300 Frenchdrain 3 Catch basins " Need curb/gutter 8 drainage system $O $88,468 ea cross ra n 17th ST Biscayne 2nd. 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P . °o ❑ m Q®m a m ° NE 16 Terr. € �.,� ❑ t 0'-' Z Ia 2 C NE16S1. n:1 F q ❑ ]]ZLd � D P 1 ep C❑ n 0 00 9 d O O t� 0 ❑ Q O e $ Margaret W o y Pnce iC30A Park t= 1 J Omni Mall IntraEzpo site 0 LD Re Seers rn slte m z z' u� nn Attachment 3 Infrastructure Improvement Phasing Areas 1996 P Carr Smith Associates ®MNUCIt1 r XTTACIVENT 4 AgTs CENTER FOg TYiE pEgFORNiIi�1 ZA'rJON STAY STETTING THE STAGE RSVITAL1 SUM tAgY Fg01e'I ZHE 'PgE,LYN�AgY SETTING THE STAGE for the PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DRAFT PRELIMINARY SUMMARY from the OMNI AREA REVITALIZATION STUDY Miami Downtown Development Authority prepared by Carr Smith Associates To fully realize the benefits bestowed upon the City of Miami and the Omni Area community by the Performing Arts Center, the Omni Revitalization Study has focused on providing the mechanisms to stimulate development activity from the private sector participants who are poised to invest in new residential and commercial projects. The overall area is proposed to be redeveloped as an urban entertainment center (UEC) in the City of Miami, complete with . small business opportunities and significant residential investment. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), will be initially investing approximately $1.2 million from the tax increment fund (TIF) in the Omni Area to leverage private investment and stimulate redevelopment. The initial funding is proposed to focus on infrastructure improvements, including: I . Margaret Pace Park: pedestrian walk, landscaping, recreation facilities; 2. Street and traffic circulation infrastructure; 3. Improved public space lighting; 4. Development incentives, such as a matching program for private contribution for public infrastructure improvements. The following pages briefly summarize the specific recommendations and findings of the Study. The initial CRA investments listed above are highlighted by an asterisk in the summary subheadings. The timeline shown on the following page illustrates the timing of programs and infrastructure improvements, relative to the opening of the Performing Arts Center. An equal time period after the opening of the Performing Arts center shows on -going programs and investments to support the two -fold objective of this Study: 1. to set the stage for the Performing Arts Center, and 2. to provide the infrastructure for on -going sustainable community reinvestment in the Omni Area. oMMicRA Community Redev- elo ment Corporation Work with CRAto Fund Infrastructure Im rovements and Omni West Revitaiization Infrastructure lmrr rovem.ent-Matchin Pro Special Service. District Small Business Incubator r wmmmmm CDBG for Facades and Incubator Programs in Artist Studio Area and Edgewatei Artist Studio Incubator.. . &��■������� Crime. Prevention through rbanDe i n ` Temple Israel Im rovements . Fire:Museum. Miami Skills Ctr. Dade Coant School Board Expansion � �� Greater Miami .O� e�Offices Herald Plaza Traffic Circle �PA=�kin�ruc� Extend North BaY=e Drive Close NE 20th St; Close NE .17th Terrace Ba walks Promenade �-. Pedestrian Wa�tOmni Station Park. Improvements �- c uire Gatewa Pro a I, 13th St. Gate= .' Burle Marx Desi n B �shhore. Drive Streetsca in .. NE 2nd Ave..8treetsca in Artist.Studio Enterprise C` EEddc�e-water Revitalizat �- . Omni West Revitalization Miramar East Miramar West MChinatown 20th. St. Miramar Center Hotel -Omni..Convention .-� Ma'oltertainment Attraction:. Activate Omni Mall-���- � -- Infill Commercial Development, Post Production Studio Uses ____ = Knight Ridder D'evelo zning the aiage ry Omni Ri; ie Petro Azatior g Arm LA dy Carr PROGRAMS STRONG AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Form an Omni Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) to foster development, develop consensus, and administer projects which represent the combined interests of the residential, commercial, and arts communities. Incorporated as a not -for -profit 501 c(6) corporation, it can be professionally staffed to provide full time marketing and advocacy for the area, and should have board representation from the City of Miami, the CRA, the DDA, small businesses, large commercial interests, property owners, local banks, condominium residents, homeowners, and arts and cultural institutions. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT MATCHING PROGRAM As a development and redevelopment incentive for large and small property owners, a program of matching funds for infrastructure improvements in the public right-of-way for new developments and redevelopments would be funded by the CRA TIF, and administered by the CRA or CDC. Any improvements required at the time of development by the City would be covered, if they are in public right-of-way, and are for public use. SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT An Omni Area Special Service District (SSD) would be created to provide a higher level of services, including public space maintenance, and security. The SSD would be a significant factor to stimulating private investment in the area. The proposal should include that the cost of providing enhanced services would be shared by the City and the Omni Area property owners as the co -beneficiaries of the services. In this arrangement, the City could fund the SSD program for the initial 3 years, allowing for tax base growth and investment stability in the area, after which the property owners would provide the services through a special assessment district. SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR Develop program to use Small Business Administration (SBA) resources, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to create an environment in which entrepreneurs can open and sustain infill businesses consistent with the goals of the urban entertainment district and post production industries. By providing permanent, affordable retail, restaurant, and workspaces space for these local businesses, small business entrepreneurs can enter a market of reduced barriers, and support the infill objectives of the urban entertainment district. The incubator will result in the creation and retention of jobs for the local population and develop an enhanced market place for the Performing Arts Center. ARTIST STUDIO INCUBATOR Develop program to use CDBG funds to create an environment in which predominantly low-income working artists (visual or performing) can generate a living wage. By providing permanent, affordable studio - showroom -living space for working artists, they are able to interact with the public, and create a market for their products and performances, The incubator will result in the creation and retention of jobs for the local population and develop cultural and educational opportunities for the adjacent low-income community. The Artist Studio Incubator program should be developed with the coordination of the Bake House, and the South Florida Art Center, both of which provide affordable studio spaces to working artists. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE . Presently, the Downtown Police Net Service Area, has 8 sergeants and 67 police officers assigned to it. The Wynwood / Edgewater Police Net Service Area, has 6 sergeants and 32 police officers assigned to it. Through 1996 and 1997, the Police Department will be hiring an additional 60 officers to replace recently retired personnel. The 60 officers, after I I months of training, will be assigned among the City's 13 Net Service Areas under the new city-wide neighborhood policing program. Some of the new officers, hired from other agencies, can be fast tracked to be in service in 4 months. The Omni Mall has donated space at the comer of NE 15th Street and North Bayshore Drive for the Police Department to operate a Police Substation from the storefront space. When this space is utilized, there will be a visible police presence for the neighbors of the Omni, and for the comfort of visitors at the Performing Arts Center. CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH URBAN DESIGN Physically, streetscaping and lighting and other elements of urban design will be used to deter crime. These include additional lighting in streets, pedestrian areas, and open spaces where would-be criminals can take cover. Furthermore, activating the street with open business establishments, pedestrians, and through traffic creates a presence which can deter crime. In the residential area of Edgewater, where additional traffic and business establishments are not practical, the Police Department will support and train people for a Citizens On Patrol program. CIVIC AND PUBLIC SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS TEMPLE ISRAEL IMPROVEMENTS Temple Israel, at NE 19th Street, is planning improvements to the parking area and plaza in front of it, which include landscaping improvements and fencing in of the parking area. Additionally, they will be adding to their facilities with the opening of a Jewish heritage museum. FIRE MUSEUM Using Block Grant funding, the historic Firehouse at North 14th Street and North Miami Avenue will be rehabilitated and reused as a Fire Department Historic Museum. Housing exhibits related to the history of fire fighting, the museum will also feature events and spaces which provide cultural and educational opportunities for the surrounding communities. MIAMI SKILLS CENTER The Miami Skills Center, currently located at the south side of NE 14th Street and NW I st Avenue, is planning to relocate to a new, larger facility at the block between NE 15th Street and NE 16th Street, east of N. Miami Avenue. The facility will expand its role and services to provide marketable job skills for the adjacent low-income Overtown community. DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD EXPANSION The Dade County Public School Board houses its central administrative offices in the Omni Area, using several buildings for combined total of approximately 400,000 square feet of occupied office space. DCPS is considering further expansion of its facilities to properties in the vicinity of the Lindsey Hopkins Center. In addition, DCPS may locate a vocational technical high school in the Omni Area. GREATER MIAMI OPERA OFFICES The Greater Miami Opera currently houses its administrative facilities at Coral Way and SW 12th Street. Prior to, or concurrent with the construction of the Performing Arts Center, it will be constructing a new 60,000 square -foot building on NE 14th Street, and NE 2nd Avenue. METROMOVER STATION and PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE The Omni Mall, and tyhe Performing Arts Center would be major activity centers, which could stimulate activity requiring linkages with the Miami CBD, Gusman Theater, Bayside, the proposed Miami Arena, and the Brickell Area. The Metromover currently provides the transit circulation to all of theses areas. A station has been propsed at Herald Plaza to provide immediate access to the Herald, and the Performing Arts Center. In addition to this station, a high quality direct pedestrian link between the Omni, the Metromover, and the Performing Arts center is proposed. IZ2 oMrrcRA -M--- - _ . _. 6A TRAFFIC CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS HERALD PLAZA TRAFFIC CIRCLE To create an enhanced entrance to the Concert Hall from the northeast, and to resolve increased traffic and drop-offs for events along North Bay Shore Drive, and NE 14th Avenue, a traffic circle is planned at the intersection of these two streets. In addition to enhancing traffic operations, the traffic circle creates an attractive public space, and forms a gateway for North Bayshore Drive, leading to the Omni residential area and Margaret Pace Park. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE Although parking for performances and other special events will be provided throughout the planned urban entertainment district, a provision for patrons who wish to park and walk directly into the Opera House, via a pedestrian overpass, will be included as part of the Performing Arts Center program. The capacity will be determined by a demand analysis, and its location may be on the west side of the Opera House. EXTEND NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE A critical component for re-establishing North Bayshore Drive as a premier address, and linking the Edgewater neighborhood to the performing arts area activity, is the extension of North Bayshore Drive to NE 22nd Street. The extension would divert residential -based trips along North Bayshore Drive instead of Biscayne Boulevard. As well as relieving Biscayne . Boulevard, the additional trips would provide a greatly increased presence to Pace Park, the International Fine Arts College, and the residential communities that would enhance security, and increase the visibility of Pace Park, the Omni, and Edgewater as quality waterfront residential markets. The necessary right-of-way may be acquired as an in -kind, land swap. CLOSE NE 20th STREET As part of the land swap involved in the right-of-way acquisition for the extension of North Bayshore Drive, NE 20th Street, east of Biscayne Boulevard, presently a service alley, should be vacated and closed. Along with this, the NE 19th Terrace right-of-way, east of Biscayne Boulevard, presently an unpaved road with no fronting addresses or service entrances, should be vacated and closed. CLOSE NE 17th TERRACE To create a more useful assembled space to encourage post production industry location and development in the West Omni, the NE 17th Terrace right-of-way would be vacated and closed. The closure would extend from NE 2nd Avenue to the first remaining existing fronting address to the west: approximately NE Miami Place. This segment is presently unpaved and inaccessible to general vehicular traffic. �,'z"Wf�� OMNri C A - 6,1 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS BAYWALK PROMENADE A pedestrian walk is to be included with improvements to Pace Park. It would extend from Trinity Cathedral, past the marina, the Mar -Hot, Grand and the International Fine Arts College (IFAC), along the edges of Pace Park, and up the extended North Bayshore Drive to NE 22nd Street, The pedestrian walk would provide a waterfront linkage from the Omni Area into Edgewater, and emphasize the re-establishment of North Bayshore Drive as a premier area. A sample Baywalk section, to include: 9'-wide concrete walk, light poles on 27' centers, 2 benches between light poles, 2 trees or palms between light poles, sodding, signage, trash receptacles, minimum detail landscaping, and irrigation. According to parks department: the sea wall replacement will at $280 to $300 per linear foot, and the Baywalk, at an estimated $463 per linear foot, approximately $1,250,000 would be required to for the Baywalk. PEDESTRIAN WAY TO OMNI METROMOVER STATION A pedestrian walk, integrating above -grade and street level facilities, is needed provide a visible connection between the Performing Arts Center, the MetroMover, and the Omni Mall. By enhancing safe, direct transit access, regional transportation demand management goals are served, and the Performing Arts Center will establish an image on par with other world class facilities which have direct transit access. ommim 6 6. OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS .PACE PARK IMPROVEMENTS One of the, most visible issues is the safety and physical condition of Pace Park, The Park comprises approximately 8.25 acres of prime waterfront land in one of the most prestigious real estate markets in the State. Its Bay frontage is approximately 1,600 linear feet of shoreline. In addition to the Baywalk, Pace Park capital improvements include: landscaping improvements to create an inviting and safe, tropical waterfront environment; play field improvements and maintenance; lighting to stimulate safe usage at night by the residents and International Fine Arts College students; and the construction of a recreation complex for the area residents. An official presence is to be programmed to provide security and greater personal safety for the patrons of Pace Park. The City Parks Department would consider permanently stationing a park attendant if the improvements include a facility from which to station the attendant. THIRTEENTH STREET GATEWAY The property on both sides of Biscayne Boulevard, between NE 13th Street and the MacArthur Causeway overpass, is to be purchased, landscaped and improved to create a gateway from downtown to the Performing Arts Center. The gateway treatment should be themed to be consistent with the UEC concept and the Bude Marx Design for Biscayne Boulevard. BURLE MARX DESIGN From Chopin Plaza to NE 24th Street, Biscayne Boulevard has been planned for the creation of a distinctive image, through street paver design and streetscaping designed by internationally renowned Brazilian landscape architect, Roberto-Burle-Marx. The design provides an appropriate visual impact to unify the downtown central business district, with the urban entertainment district surrounding the Performing Arts Center, NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, NE 2nd AVENUE, and AREA STREETSCAPING To reinforce North Bayshore Drive as a premier address, and to provide visual linkages for traffic and pedestrian circulation, the streetscaping theme of the Burle Marx design will be expanded onto the extended North Bayshore Drive, NE 2nd Avenue, NE 13th Street, NE 14th Street, NE 15th Street, NE 16th Terrace, NE 17th Terrace, NE 18th Street, NE 19th Street, and NE 21 st Street. The continuous theme will unify the entire area to Pace Park, and further enhance the marketability of the area for new development. Implementation can be through the infrastructure improvement matching program, administered by the CRA or CDC. RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT ARTIST STUDIO ENTERPRISE AREA Part of the results of the Artist Studio Incubator program will be affordable combined living/working spaces for working artists. These spaces would be adaptive reuses of existing commercial and residential structures in the area, generally north of 20th Street, and east of Biscayne Boulevard. EDGEWATER REVITALIZATION Using the leverage gained from other projects, public I infrastructure investments, and new in - migration attracted by new residential structures, the small scale apartment buildings and detached residential structures in Edgewater, many of which have unique architectural features, will respond to market forces, and restoration and revitalization is anticipated. OMNI WEST REVITALIZATION The Omni West, between NE/NW 14th Street NE/NW 17th Street, west of NE 2nd Avenue, is planned for revitalization as a mixed use residential and post production commercial area. MIRAMAR CENTER The Miramar Center, is a planned complex of two residential towers and an apartment hotel tower to be constructed on North Bayshore Drive and NE 17th Terrace. The two residential towers, each approximately 30 floors, would add a total of 690 market -based rental apartments, 16 townhomes, 100,000 square feet of institutional space, and over 14,000 square feet of retail space. The hotel tower would include an additional 1,000 square feet of retail use and 4,000 square feet of restaurant use. CHINATOWN The Chinatown Complex is a planned mixed use structure to be located at the block on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard, between NE 18th Street and NE 19th Street. Its program would include approximately 40,000 square feet of street level commercial space and 200 to 300 market -rate rental residential units in a tower on the order of 20 stories tall. The project site, currently zoned as R-4, High Density Residential, would require an extension of the SD-6 Overlay from NE 18th Street to NE 19th Street. TWENTIETH STREET RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT On the assembled properties located at the block on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard, between NE 19th Street and NE 20th Terrace, a residential development is planned which would range from a townhouse unit development, to a multistory condominium complex, available at market rates. The property, currently zoned R-4, would be enhanced by the vacation of the NE 19th Terrace, and NE 20th Street rights -of -way, and the dedication of the right-of-way to extend North Bay Shore Drive. This would provide the*property with access and addresses from both Biscayne Boulevard, and North Bay Shore Drive. 15L �54 -- jDWI A 216- 6.1 P COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OMNI CONVENTION SPACE There are approximately 65,000 square feet of existing space at the old Jordan Marsh Location in the Omni Mall, where the former IntraExpo was developing. Later in the development of the Omni Area UEC, a component of a major entertainment attraction could be located there. It is critical to maintain this space and the Omni Mall as a vital attraction in the area, in setting the stage for the Performing Arts Center, and the Equitable Assurance Company is very interested to work with the DDA, and CRA to fill this space in the interim period. This floor space can be viable operated as a marketable ballroom/conference space in addition to the existing Omni conference space. Added to the existing 40,000 square feet. in the Crown Plaza, and 15,000 square feet. in the Biscayne Bay Marriot, an Omni Area enclosed conferencing center of over 100,000 square feet. would be created to house a trade expositions, and other conventions. The combined space would add market value to the hotels' trade, and retain activity and viability for the Omni Mall, The space could be operated in conjunction with the hotels, using their staffing and marketing expertise. URBAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER The Urban Entertainment Center is the central component in setting the stage for the Performing Arts Center and revitalizing the Omni Area. The UEC is a mixed use project that combines retailing, restaurant, and entertainment venues, with a coordinated, synergistic relationship that creates high activity levels, high market traffic flow, and adds value to all three categories of use. The UEC is a natural partner for the Performing Arts Center: • by creating a critical mass of linked area attractions throughout the week; • by providing a package of entertainment opportunities for visitors to spend an entire evening at the Omni; and • by providing enough night time activity to support entrepreneurs ands business which could service and attract residential revitalization. A proposed UEC for the Miami Omni Area has been proposed to the CRA to include the following components: • International Multiplex - theaters for international films, and industry seminars and conferences, including a grand premier screening palace • Specialty Theaters - new format theaters such as IMAX, Sony Interactive, and Showscan theaters • Multi -Media Center - a high-tech center featuring interactive television, new technology demonstrations, virtual reality, and simulator rides • Education and Training Center - classroom facilities for film and -entertainment, and film business incubator facilities • Themed Retail and Restaurants - used primarily as infill commercial development oNnuricRn POST PRODUCTION STUDIO USES Attract post production support industries to locate in the Omni Area, especially west of NE 2nd Avenue. These post production facilities, such as film, video, and sound editing houses, generally require in the range of 50,000 square feet or less, and they are not significantly impacted by aircraft take -offs or other urban disturbances. Presently, a compact area of the City of North Miami supports a number of studio and ancillary businesses, including Greenwich Studios, The South Florida film - production industry is continuing to grow, and as its local facilities become more sophisticated, it is becoming a more viable option for international markets. There are approximately 17 acres for easily assembled and cleared, commercial (C-2) urban land available, and up to another 20 acres of smaller infill sites available for commercial film -production uses in the West Omni Area. 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