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Home My WebLink AboutR-83-01070 J-83-77 rr RESOLUTION NO. ►"".�i07 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S SUBMISSION OF AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ON JANUARY 31, 1983 REQUESTING $3,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN BRICKELL AVENUE AND MIAMI AVENUE AND 6TH AND 7TH STREETS. WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Investments Corp. intends to finance a project for the purpose of constructing an International Diagnostic Clinic which will include street level retail shops, administrative offices, laboratories, 36 doctors' offices and apartments for patients to be located on a 1/2 acre site located between Brickell Avenue and Miami Avenue and bordered by 6th Street on the north and 7th Street on the south; and WHEREAS, a recent study conducted by Florida - International University indicated the necessity of such a project as an integral part of a program to augment Miami as a center of medical services not only for the resident community but also for the large number of visitors and foreigners that come to or through Miami; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is estimated to be $14,421,475, of which $3,000,000 is proposed to be funded from an Urban Development Action Grant, $9,500,000 is proposed to be funded by an Industrial Revenue Bond and $1,921,475 is proposed to be funded through investors' equity; and WHEREAS, the $3,000,000 Urban Development Action Grant monies are to be loaned by the City of Miami to Pennsylvania Investments Corporation for construction purposes only, at 3% interest for a period of 25 years; and CITY COMMISSION P kEiMNIG OF F E B 10 0p1983 i FILOLUII IGN NO., C 10 / ............................ 4 0 WHEREAS, a preliminary financial feasibility study conducted by the accounting firm of Laventhol and Horwath, finds that the project is not financially feasible without the $3,000,000 Urban Development Action Grant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The action by the City Manager of submitting an Urban Development Action Grant Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development on January 31, 1983 requesting $3,000,000 for the construction of the Miami International Diagnostic Clinic to be located between Brickell Avenue and Miami Avenue and 6th and 7th Streets, Miami, Florida, is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this loth day of February r 1983. G O LPH G. ONGIE, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: 'e'4"'t y - ROBERT F. CLARK DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE M A Y O R APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: CA JOSE R. GARCIA-PEDROSA ITY ATTORNEY -2- 83--107 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 70, 29 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO Howard V. Gary City Manager FROM Jim Reid Assistant City Manager � DATE February 2, 1983 FILE SUBJECT. Request for Approval of Grant Application - Miami Interna- tional Diagnostic Clinic REFERENCESClty Commission Meeting ENCLOSURES. February 10, 1983 It is recommended that the proposed resolution be adopted by the City Commission approving the action of the City Manager in submitting an Urban Development Action Grant appli- cation for the construction of the Miami. International Diagnostic Center. Attached is a resolution ratifying and confirming the action City Manager in submitting a grant application for an Urban ment Action Grant to the United States Department of Housing Urban Development to assist in the construction of the Miami International Diagnostic Clinic. After consulting with the City Commission, the City Manager filed an application with January 31, 1983 for an Urban Development Action Grant. of the Develop - and HUD on The Miami International Diagnostic Clinic will have approximately 73,500 square feet, including uses such as street level retail, administrative offices, laboratories, doctors' offices and apart- ments for patients. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $14,421,475. The development has applied for a $10,000,000 industrial revenue bond (inducement resolution forthcoming).- A $3,000,000 Urban Development Action Grant is also being sought. The required local public meeting was held by the Planning Advisory Board on January 19, 1983. This project will benefit the City by providing job opportunities for local residents and by generating export income through treat- ment of foreign businessmen and visitors. The terms of the City's UDAG agreement with recipients, once the grant has been awarded by HUD, can specify requirements for minority hiring and contracting. The proceeds from the UDAG, in this case $90,000 per year with a declining pay off, could be used for programs in Overtown and the Model City area. 83-10 r] 0 Howard V. Gary -2- February 2, 1983 The Urban Development Action Grant program is not an entitlement program and, therefore, the City competes with other areas of the country for these funds. It generally requires a minimum of $4 per dollar invested for every dollar requested from the government. ■ 83-10s • LAVENTHOL & HORWATH T� CEPTIFIEC MUSIC ACCOUNTANTS U Dr. Salvador Bonilla-Sosa Pennsylvania Investment Corp. 1925 Brickell Avenue Suite D-202 Miami, Florida 33129 Dear Dr. Bonilla: 201 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE CORAL GABLES. FL 33134 ;305' 442-2000 TELEX 264822 A MEMBER OF HORWATH & HORWATH INTERNATIONAL WITH Ar'FILIATED Orr'? -_ES WORLDWIDE January 11, 1983 In accordance with your request, this letter is a status report of our current engagement. We have been engaged by you to perform a preliminary market review in connection with an industrial revenue bond issue, the proceeds of which will`be used `or the construction of the Miami International Clinic. This proposed project, as described to us, is a health care facility in which diagnostic tests and other examinations will be per- former: by local doctors.who are also expected to provide equity in the project. Based on our preliminary analysis to -date and relying upon information provided by you, your architect and underwriter, the Miami International Clinic does not appear to be feasible unless an Urban. Development Action Grant is obtained. This conclusion is based or. the following information: The costs of the project exceed $10 million, the limit of the Dade County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Revenue Bond issue. The construction (hard) costs are estimated to be $10,427,975, with a total projected cost of $14,421,475. The health care facility with its comprehensive services could not be achieved if the project were scaled down. You have obtained equity participation commitments from physicians totalling over $690,000, and it is our understanding that no other sources of equity are available to the project. 83--107 • Dr. Salvador Bonilla-Sosa - 2 - January 11, 1983 By o:.taining a UDAG loan in addition to the IDA bonds, an exemption is available which allows the project costs to exceed the $10 million dollar limit. our initial calculations of estimated debt service coverages indicates that without the UDAG loan, the project may not be finan- cially feasible. If you have further questions concerning .his matter, please contact me. Sincerely, Donald M. Dahl-ues Manager Miami International 011ni A 7 ` s tEtif4 �/, �� /= at (_ '�� ,�-•.-..��F�� -'-may t � -•= ' t" i r�,.•� yy'�_' • � w ry r �.�x�.„ ,• 1 s. \ ! t- i •L`,t ', f t't � `/ ; •' r _.. ' i'r f /34 C >r t`"' =ice ;•.. k� �`! � ' t _ 41 aKxVA wrr r, IN S�'}tslr= oil --i,� •E1 ' j �r3+J. � tc a r+�w," ,,(YYa huk.? 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E'.:. � , {VI � ��t, tWytWy�a'li` "'sak Greenled-Telesca PUMPS • 141 • k,ACMRCTS �. 10 -:C!:,�94.�3',�,�••-.''T'."`�;'K+rq*f'•�-. -�y�.. +wr;; -" "7"n`riq.-"'"�'r: r�j!6!?"?`.��,°"" "."'tt: '��'1t%'+>�7Fj: '7*�}sR"k."+.,ate >*^•�' - elp * V V CA, vuej(line")14 I olylwayw'6�2'qt 1925 Brickell Avenue, Suite b•202 Miami, Florida 33129 Miami International Clinic, integrated by a group of the most qualified and outstanding doctors in Dade County, has been considered a necessity long due. In a recent study by F.I.U., its necessity was pointed out as an integral part of a program i to convert Miami into a Center of Medical Services, not only for the community and adjacent areas but also for the large number of visitors and foreigners that come -to or through Miami. The financial potential of these services has been estimated in one billion dollars. There are now several excellent hospitals, with up-to-date and advanced equipment but oddly enough, there is not an Iriter- national Diagnostic Clinic like Mayo's, Oshner, Lehigh, etc., . in this area. For the visiting patient seeking medical assist- ance,, this poses a serious problem which discourages most and i forces a large portion of them to seek other institutions like the ones mentioned above. One of the reasons for not having a clinic of this nature in the area is the financial aspect of the same. After long consideration to this problem, the conclusion has been reached that said goal could only be attained with financial help from the government. Studies already carried out prove that a com- bination of a grant (UDAG) under Section 119 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, plus a $10,000,000 bond issue (Section 103(b)(6)(A) and (Section 103(b)(6)(D)) that will permit the issuer the option to increase the limit of IDRB by combining it with the above mentioned grant, will make feasible such an important and necessary project, which qualifies under health care facilities. Most of the doctors, technicians, nurses and general staff would be, of necessity, bilingual. This will prove an incentive for patients coming from Mexico, Central and South America, an area that will contribute a large portion of those seeking medical assistance. The economic impact of a project of this nature is obvious. ri r. - 2 - Hospitals, pharmacies, distributors, manufacturers of drugs will be the immediate beneficiaries. Hotels, stores, entertainment centers, transports, etc. will also benefit. Local governments i as well as the State could derive tax revenues to reinforce its present funds. The construction of the premises will provide many jobs, necessary to decrease,the present unemployment in -the construc- tion industry. w Miami international Clinic -V I. Location: 4 The site is located between Brickell Avenue and Brickell Place Avenue in the center of Miami's Financial District. The site is bordered by 6th Street on the north and 7th Street on the south. A private parcel serves as a parking lot to the east and vacant land to the west is scheduled for condemnation to make way for a road (Brickell Place Avenue) and the Dace County People i•lover System. Directly to the north is a beautiful view of the Miami River, and a parking lot serving an office complex to the northeast. A federal office building lies one block north of the site. Further to the north is the central business district of the City of Miami. To the east is a ground level parking lot supporting the office building of the American Bankers Building fronting on Brickell Avenue which is the prestigious avenue running through the Brickell area business district. To the south is a vacant parcel of land which is part of the bank property located southeast of the site. Directly to the west is a vacant parcel of property. This property is scheduled for condemnation to make way for an approximate 50-foot right-of-way to serve as a road and corridor for the elevated Dade County People Mover System (DCPM). The road and DCPM will extend south Planning Analysis 8 3--107, it Miami international Clinic to connect with Brickell Place Avenue and will then extend north where the DCPM will cross the Miami River into Downtown Miami. Brickell Place Avenue will terminate at 5th Street. iI. Vehicular Circulation Patterns: The property is bordered on the north (S.E. 6th Street) and south (S.E. 7th Street) by existing streets. Sixth Street is a two-way street providing the opportu- nity for primary access to and from the parking garage for the building. It is a relatively narrow street with on -street parallel parking. Long range plans call for the eventual elimination of on -street parking so as to improve circulation. Seventh Street is a one-way street, running west. On - street parking is permitted on the north side of the street. To the west will be a new street. Dade County will acquire the land and extend Brickell Place Avenue north from 8th Street to 5th Street. This proposed two-way street will also provide space for the elevated rail DCPM which will extend over the Miami River into the heart of the Miami Central Business District. The DCPM will run south to loth Street then west to a point where it will connect with the larger Rapid Transit System. Two DCPM stations will be located within walking distance of the site along Brickell Place Avenue. One will be located at 8th Street and another at 5th Street. �� Planning Analysis Miami- Internationai Clinic Brickell Avenue is located one block to the east of the site and provides the primary vehicular access into the core business district of the City. A secondary vehicular access into the central business district will be provided one block to the west, via the Miami Avenue bridge. Vehicular circulation north and south along 3rickell Avenud and Brickell Place Avenue will provide primary access to ail points in the BrickeIi Avenue business district. Based upon the above noted comments, it is evident the site will be strategically located within the Brickell Avenue area. The new proposed Brickell Place Avenue with the associated OCPM and stations will result in excellent accessibility to the site. III. Pedestrian Circulation Patterns: At the present, there is little pedestrian traffic in the area. Sidewalks are projected for enlargement in the near future. When the proposed Brickell Place avenue and DCPM is developed and other office and retail centers emerge in the area, the site will be in a very enviable position. It will be within walking distance of two DCPM stations. It will be on the corner of 7th Street and Brickell Place Avenue and will, therefore, have excellent frontage on two streets. Planning Analysis 83--1071 _ Omer .. ,It Miami Intemationai Clinic Ap IV. Future Developments: The development of the site in question should be sensitive to the future potentials of other adjoining developments so as to ensure the long range visibility of the project in terms of economic (seta; i) activity and aesthetic considerations. I: is important to note that the area has recently been rezoned to MXD-2. This is one of three special zones developed by the City as an effort to encourage develop- ment. The zoning ordinance regulating this area is designed to encourage high density mixed use development. The City hopes the ordinance will result in street level retail activity for each building and that office buildings will also include a mix of apartments so as to strengthen the business district by generating "people traffic" thrcuchout the district during the day, evenings and weekends. Four '�► �' Planning Analysis 83--1.0 : , . I Miami International Clinic. I. Sita/Location Considerations: The building design has been developed to take advantage of the project location within the constraints of the Cit_y's zoning ordinance which regulates many bui ld ing features. 171e si,te offers a corner frontage with vistas to the south across S.E. 7th Street and Brickell Place Avenue. Therefore, these two sides of the building dictate the need for strong architectural features which attract attention and establish the building as an elegant center for the prestigious international medical complex. Part of the north side of the build inq abutts other private property. The building codes require no windows along the building line on the east since the code makes the provision for future building on the adjoinng property. A narrow strip of land extends nor h to connect the property with N.E. oth Street. Since this is a two-4av street, it becomes essential that this parcel serve as the vehicular access point to the project's parking garage. From a vertical standpoint, this narrow stria also serves as a focal point to the site and must be treated in an architecturally pleasing fashion. Most importantly, this vertical element also offers exciting views from the property to downtown Miami, across the Miami River. Therefore, considerations dictate a sensitivity to the vista opportunities building residents Architectural �® Analysis 83--10% Miami International Clinic can have as they look northward toward downtown and view such major new projects as the Convention Center, Hyatt Hilton Hotel, Miami Center, the Southeast Bank Complex, Dupont Plaza Hotel and others. Finally, the entire eastern portion of the site abutts private property which is currently developed with ground level parking. Building codes necessitate this side of the building contain no windows or openings since the code anticipates a future building adjoining the property. II. Design Features: • Plaza: The proposed design features a ground level pedestrian plaza punctuated with retail shops, fountain and lush landscaping in an open area which invites street level pedestrian activity. The plaza is level with the street sidewalk so as to create continuity in the traffic flow. The integration of paving systems and tropical landscape features will also enhance this continuity. The retail shops and a snack area are strategically located to encourage a free flow of pedestrian activity throughout the plaza so as to ensure each retail space benefits from balanced exposure to the public. A bank located at the northeast corner wi 1 1 serve as a magnet for a constant pedestrian flow thru the plaza. � �% Architectural Analysis Vi ,fir • • �,_:{.,.;jks.'�v��n�.�."m�='''�"�.fi'�i �n��'-�fl��"iA =� , _ is _ � _ .. � - .�e.r-�.�.•-•..-..r:..� ,..��••....:t. = T..t . �� Miami Intemational Clinic The plaza is pierced in the center by the cores of the three elevators and by an information center that leads people to the upper floor of the International Clinic. Administrative Offices: The 5th level is reserved for the complex's central administration functions. It offers offices with a view toward the south and an exterior landscaped terrace to enhance the offices with the tropical features of Miami. It also provides other administrative spaces and a series of conference rooms which feature specialized partitions a so as to permit flexibility in the size of conference areas. The entire conference area has a breathtaking view across Brickell Place Avenue to the elevated People Mover System which will serve as a constant attraction of activity and interest. • Laboratories: The 6th level is reserved for the X-ray and Orthopedic Department. Ample space is provided for the efficient configuration of these two medical service units. A clinical laboratory will also be available at this level. 0 Doctor's offices: Thirty-six individual offices are located on the 7th through lOth floors. Each office contains an average ` 1,000 sq.ft. of space. Architectural Arch tectura Analysis 83-107, t 1 Miami international Clinic Each floor provides a centralized receiving elevator lobby which is of sufficient size to permit an organized pedestrian flow to each office area. a Other Features: The complex includes a waste disposal system for the disposal of toxic waste. This system connects each of the medical levels to a central ser'lice area on the ground floor for vehicular pickup and disposal of such waste which must be separated from other waste typically associated with an office building. Importantly, the building design meets all handicapped code requirements to ensure easy accessibility for all potential users. • Aesthetic Concepts: The buildina design provides a unique and exciting blend of modernistic and mediterranean styles which feature smooth, gentle curies, an open urban plaza, water features and open terraces with subtropical landscape schemes to provide a humanistic feeling within a highly urban setting. The landscape features tie the vertical elements together to carry the lush "people oriented" theme from the urban plaza to upper levels. PPA Architectural Analysis 83--10 7, 0 P Miami international Clinic The dark, reflective glass windows provide striking contrast to the concrete elements and ensure of`ic2 inhabitants benefit with maximum views of the urban setting below. The building serves all sides with a strong sense of presence. it elicits interest and stands as ,a beacon to the urban setting which surrounds it. It offers pleasant spaces at a scale appropriate for its setting and serves as a tropical plaza integrating the best of Miami -- its warm climate and tropical greenery with its urban office/retail activity. 0 Apartments: W The llth level is reserved for a minor surgery/recovery room, the gastroenterology lab, and seven one -bedroom apartments. Each apartment boasts approximately 900 sq.ft. of living area -oiith an additional 224 sq.-Ft- of outdoor terrace area. The apartments will each have a fantastic vie:v. The location Ni 1 i easily become one of Minmi's most prestigious urban diagnostic clinics. Architectural Analysis 83--10 1 IN Miami International Clinic I. Governing Jurisdiction: II. Applicable Zoning Regulation: III. Zoning District: IV. Permitted Land Uses: V. Land Use Provides: .. i Ci`y of Miami, Florida City of Miami Zoning Ordi- nance. Particular emphasis relating to ordinance 9337 oovernina '-IXD-2 Zoning district (adopted March 1982) MXD-2 Medical Offices Retail Food Sales Motel Parking Garage Multiple FamilY Service 'Establishments Medical Cffices Out -patient Minor Surgical Facility Pharmacy Bank & Retail Parkina Garaae Patients & Visitors Apartments Zoning Analys' _ �3 1o,r Miami International Cilnic VI. Permitted Square Footage: Z% A. Basic Allocation: 73,740 sq.ft. gross floor area based on Section 4(2a) providing for maximum square footage not exceeding FAR 3.0 Computation: 24,580 + square feet of land x 3.0 73,740 square feet of building B. Residential Bonus: 5,829 sq.ft. based on Section 4(2b) Computation: 7 apartments totaling 5,829 sq.ft. floor area = 5,829 sq.ft. bonus C. Retail Bonus: 5,170 sq.ft. based on Section 4(2b) Computation: 5,170 square feet retail = 5,170 bonus D. Pedestrian Bonus: 2,859 square feet based on Section 4(2b) which provides for maximum bonus of .25 FAR (6,145) based on one square foot of open space permitting two feet of bonus space. Computation: 2,859 sq.ft. of Arcade x 2 = 5,718 sq.ft. bonus E. Underground Parking Bonus: 6,595 sq.ft. Computation: 19,787 sq.ft. = 6,595 sq.ft. bonus 3 8 3--1071 Zoning Analysis Miami I totnational CWC u VI. Permitted Square Footage: A. Basic Allocation: 73,740 sq.ft. gross floor area based on Section 4(2a) providing for maximum square footage not exceeding FAR 3.0 Computation: 24,580 + square feet of land x 3.0 73,740 square feet of building B. Residential Bonus: 5,829 sq.ft. based on Section 4(2b) Computation: 7 apartments totaling 5,829 sq.ft. floor area = 5,829 sq.ft. bonus C. Retail Bonus: 5,170 sq.ft. based on Section 4(2b) Computation: 5,170 square feet retail = 5,170 bonus D. Pedestrian Bonus: 2,859 square feet based on Section 4(25) which provides for maximum bonus of .25 FAR (6,1a5) based on one square foot of open space permitting two feet of bonus space. Computation: 2,859 sq.ft. of Arcade x 2 = 5,718 sq.ft. bonus E. Underground Par`ring Bonus: 6,595 sq.ft. Computation: 19,787 sq.ft. = 6,595 sq.ft. bonus 3 Zoning Analysis Miami international CrInic F. Total Permitted Square Footage = 97,052 sq.ft. VI I. Gross Square Footage Provided A. Apartments 5,829 sq.ft. B. Offices (net) 59,188 sq.ft. C. Retail 7,810 sq.ft. D. Other (serv.) 25,888 sq.ft. Total 96,715 sq.ft. (excess over code = 1,663 *Computations do not include ground floor open outdoor plaza, outdoor terrace areas or parking garage. VIII. Parking Requirements A. Formula for computing parking requirements: (1) Apartments: One space per unit. (2) Offices: One space each 500 sq.ft. gross (3) Retail; One space each 1,000 sq.ft. cross (4) Other: Average circulation/mechanical. One space each 750 sq.ft. gross B. Number of spaces required: (1) Apartments: 7 units = 7 (2) Offices: 74,354 sa.ft. = 148 (3) Retail: 5,170 sq.ft. = 5 i4) circulation: 13,362 sq.ft. = 18 Total 178 cars t=We Zoning Analysis 4 Z e Miami International Clinic � C. Parking provided: 175 cars *Note: City ordinances indicate 40 percent of spaces can be designated for compact cars with spaces measuring 7-1/2xl6. This formula has been used for the parking plan. IX. Building Setbacks: A. A minimum 10-foot setback is required off of all streets. B. A 0' setback is permitted along interior side and rear property lines. C. Setbacks provided: (1) 10' off of all street building lines (2) 0' off of the two interior side property lines (3) 0' off of the one interior rear property line Y. Residential Open Space: A. all units must have minimum 200 sq.ft. of open space. B. Open space provided: 200 sq.ft. for each apartment �==�' Zoning Analysis