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RESOLUTION NO,
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI CAMISSION
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A DEVELOPNENT ORDER,
APPROVING WITH MODIFICATIONS. THE BALL POINT
PROJECT, A DEVELOPMENT OP REGIONAL IMPACT,
PROPOSED BY HOLY!./ELL CORPoRATION, FOR TRACT D,
DUPONT PLAZA (50-11), LOCATED ON THE NORTH BANK
AND AT THE MOUTH or THE mIAMI RIVER, AFTER CON-
DUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER
380.06, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CONSIDERING THE
REPORT AND RECOMMEADATIoNS OF TIIE soon vLoRIDA
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING
ADVISORY BOARD Or THE CITY or MIAml, SUBJECT TO
TIIE CONDITIONS Ov THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A". THE RECOTIENNATIONS or
THE ,;orTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNINF COUNCIL
ATTACHED HERETO AS EvalIBIT "B" AND —HE APPLICA-
TLiN ls DEVELoPMI:NT APPROVAL iNCOPPDRATED
REFERENCE: FINDINt; THAT THE DEVEL0PER'S PROPOSED
LHANGES rim THAT APPROVED BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA
REGIONAL PLANNING corNcIL INVOLVE NO SUBSTANTIAL
DEVIATION; FURTHEP DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
SEND THE RUOLETION TO AFFECTED AGENCIES AND THE
DEVELOPER.
"DOCUMEa INDEX
:.:HEREAS, The Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meetine
held on lav 16. 1979, Item rl, following :in advertised hearing.
adopted Resolution No. PAR-21-79 bv a 7 to 0 vote (1 member absent),
recommending approval of the DeveloPment Order for the Ball Point
Project. a Development ofRegional Impact. as hereinafter set forth.
"1"1 FINDINGS or FACT
MIEREAS. Holywell Corporation has pronosed the undertaking of
he Ball Point Project, a Development of Regional Impact as
defined bv Chapter 22F-2, Rules of the State of Florida Department
of Administration. located within tl,e City of Miami, on a tract of
B.46 acres, at the North bank and at the mouth of the Miami River.
comprised of S05,400 square feet of gross office space. 630 hotel
units in a structure conrainirw, 65,400 square feet of Bross hotel
space: 500 dwelling units, 15.000 square feet of gross space for
retail use: and 2.365 parking spaces. and
CITY COON
MEETING OF
MAY
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WHEREAS, Uolywell Corporation'hns silbmitt•ei n complete
Application for 1Devolopntent (Approvnl for'o Devcloptnent- of Regional
Impact to the South Florida Regional Planning; Council pursuant to
Chapter 380,06 Florida Statutes, trail slid receive a favorable
recnrunendntion for n nrnposed dcvelopmcntsorler on May 7, 1979,
ps set forth in°tho Rcnort and Recomniendotlons cif the South Florida
Regional I'lnnning Council attached hereto as E."hibit "II" and made n
part hereof;:and
WIIEIiEAS, the Anpl'ication for.neveluntncnt Approval', as reviewed
by the South Florida Regional Plnnnini; Cuuncit, referred to an office
building with 92H,200'square`foet or gross office spice; n hoto
structure -with 550,000 gross square feet, and a parkin?; structu
with 2,560 pnrkins; spaces, which does not amount to outstanding
change from what = is
WHEREAS, ilolvweli Corporation has ccmpl ied; with 'nll`
requirements set• forth in Ordinance No. 8240; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the Report and
Recommendations of the South Florida Regional Planning Council
and each element required to be considered by Chapter 380,06
Florida Statutes; and
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
t:91EREAS, the Ralf Point Project. Proposed by the,Holywell
Corporation complies with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan,
is consistent with the orderly development and goals of the City of
Miami. and complies with local and development regulations, being
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 6871; and
WHEREAS. the proposed development does not unreasonable inter-
fere with the achievement of the objectives ofthe adopted State
Land Development Plan applicable to the City of Miami: and
WHEREAS, the proposed development is consistent with the Report
and Recommendations of the South Florida' Regional Planning Council
with any ot•the considerations
330, !'lorida Statutes; and
and does not unreasonably interfere
and obiec'tives'set forth in Chapter
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11iEREAS. tL `:i.r.'i t:"ning Board, on `:a,,, 1, 1479, ttranted
n variance from the ln!I foot height limit and granted Conditional Use
approval for narl;lny, uses as allo,,,ed in ordinance '7o. 6971, the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that all require-
ments of publication and other legal requirements for the issuance
of the pt•opnsed Development"Order have been complied with, and
\fl(EREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the
best interests t of the general welfare of the City of Miami to.
Issue a'Develnnment Order fur the Develon'ent. of R
as hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEE:EPORE, RE•. IT RESOLVED RY THh (:n't't1'SSi921 ill'
CITY of MIA?iI , FLORIDA
Section 1 A Development Order, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
approving with modifications, the Hall Paint Project, `n Develonment
of RcE;iotial Impact, nroposod' by Holvwell Corporation for Tract D.
DPPCI.IT PLAZA (50-i1) , located on the North hank and at the, mouth of
the ?iianii River, he and the same is hereby granted and lsucd.
Section 2 The_!'eporr and Recommendations of the South
Florida Regional Plannin;' Council dated Mav 7, 1c179. is attached
as`Exhihit H" and made a part or this Development Order.
Section 1. The- Application for 0evelonnent Approval is
incorporated herein by reference and relied upon by the parties
in clif+charping heir statutory duties under Chapter 380.06 Florida
Statutes Substantial compliance with the renresentations contained
in the Application for Development Approval is a conditton for
approval unless waived or modifiedhv agreement amen,, the parties.
Section 4. Pursuant io Sect ton 330.06 (2), "lurid• Statutes,
the City of 'Miami has reviewed the proposed changes to the Applica-
tion for `Development 'Aporoval from that approved by the South Florida
tec;ion;cl Plannins; Council, and finds no substantial deviation there-
from
epional lmnnct,
'TIE`
Section 5; The Citv'Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
o send certified copies ot: this Resolution immediately to the
riorida'Dtvision
f ;State Plannin;. Dena rt lent of Administration,
or 0 CarlL+m itui1dint,':: 'lot l:ahnssec:, 1'lnricla 32i0i tothe:.
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South Florida Regional Planning Council,"1515 N.W. 167th Street,
Suite :429, Minmi,'Flori.da: and to Ho1'." e11 Corporation, 2 DuPont
Circle, Suitt 100, Washington, D. C.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this :s
multi C1: A Fr RIU:
ATTEST:
ONOTET�TTY—�i tl:
PREPARED AND APPROVE'.) BY:
JiTHTiET� .. 1TWYR`,O(
APPROVE') AS TO FOR?! AND CORRECTNESS:
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, 1979.
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5/17/79
79-396
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A DEVELOPMENT ORDER,
APPROVING WITH MODIFICATIONS, THE BALL POINT
PROJECT, A DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT,
PROPOSED BY HOLYWELL;`CORPORATION , FOR TRACT D,
DUPONT PLAZA (50-11), LOCATED ON THE NORTH BANK
AND AT THE . MOUTH OF THE MIAMI RIVER, AFTER CON-
DUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER
380.06, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CONSIDERING THE
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ; OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING
ADVISORY BOARD Or THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B"; AND THE APPLICA
TION FOR DEVELOPIINT APPROVAL INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE; FINDING THAT THE DEVELOPER'S PROPOSED
CHANGES FROM THAT APPROVED BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL INVOLVE NO SUBSTANTIAL
DEVIATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
SEND THE"RESOLUTION TO AFFECTED AGENCIES AND THE
DEVELOPER.
WIHEREAS, The Miami Planning Advisory
held on May 16, 1979, Item #l, following an
"DOCUMENT' .INDEX'
ULMNOL
Board, at its meeting
advertised hearing,
0 vote
adopted Resolution No. PAB-23-79 by a to
recommending approval of the Development Order for
Project, a Development of Regional Impact, as hereinafter
and
WHEREAS, Holywell
the Bali Point Project, a Development of Regional Impact, as?
FINDINGS OF FACT
Corporation has proposed
defined by Chapter 22F-2, Rules of the State of Florida; Department
of Administration, located within the City of Miami, on a
(1 member
absent) ,
the Ball Point
set
forth;
the undertaking of
tract .of
8.46 acres,`'at the North bank and o the am
comprised of 805,400 square feet o
units in a structure containing 658,400 square feet of gross. hotel
space;
retail
at the mouth
f gross office space; 630 hotel
f Miami River,
500 dwelling units; 85,000 square feet of gross space for
use; and "2,365 parking spaces; ' and
CITY COMM
ISSION
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MEETING
MAY2
ursi
IIIIIAMIR
WHEREAS, Holywell Corporation has submitted a complete
Application for Development Approval for a Development of Regional
to the South Florida Regional Planning Council pursuant to
Impact
Florida Statutes, and did receive a favorable
rec
Chapter
as
380.06
ommendation for a proposed development orderon May 7, 1979,-
set forth in the Report and Recommendations of the South Florida
Regional Planning Council attached hereto as. Exhibit "B" and made a
part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Application for Development Approval, as
reviewed
by the South Florida Regional Planning'Council
building with 928,200 square feet or gross
structure with 550,000 gross square feet, and a parking structure
with 2,560 parking spaces, which does not amount to outstanding
change from what is now proposed;
and
referred to an office
office space; a hotel
WHEREAS, Holywell Corporation has complied with all the
requirements set
forth in Ordinance No.8290; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the Report and
ommendations of the South Florida Regional Planning Council
each element required to be considered by Chapter 380.06
Rec
and
Florida Statutes and
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
WHEREAS, the Ball Point Project, proposed by the Holywe
Corporation complies with the Miarni Comprehensive` Neighborhood Plan,
of the City of
ations, being
is consistent with the orderly development and goals
Miami, and complies with local. and development regul
Comprehensive Zoning;0rdinance
No. 6871; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development does not unreasonable inter-
fere with the achievement of the objectives of the adopted State
Land Development Plan' applicable to the City of Miami; and
and
and
and
WHEREAS, the proposed development is consistent with the Report
Recommendations of the. South Florida Regional Planning Council
does not unreasonably interfere with any of
objectives set forth
in Chapter.330, Florida Statutes. and
the considerations
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WHEREAS, the Miami Zoning Board, on May 21, 1979, granted
a variance from the 300 foot height limit and granted Conditional Use
approval for parking uses as allowed in Ordinance No. 6871, the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the
WHEREAS, the City Commission has
ments of publication and
of the proposed
best
other legal
Development Order
WHEREAS, the City Commission
interests of the general welfare
issue. a Development Order
as
City of Miami; and
determined that all require
requirements for the issuance
have been complied with; and
deems it advisable and in the.
of the City of Miami to
for the Development
of. Regional Impact,.
hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE,
CITY OF MIAMI•, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
approving
Regional Impact,
of
A Development order, attached hereto as
with modifications,
the Ball Point Projec
Exhibit"A" ,
Development
proposed by Holywell Corporation for Tract D,
DUPONT PLAZA ` (50-11) ,
the `Miami River,
located on the North` bank and a
be and the same i
hereby
. granted and
the mouth of
issued.
Section 2. The Report and Recommendations of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council dated May 7, 1979,is attached
as Exhibit "B"., and made a part" of this Development order.
Section
incorporated
3.. The Application for Development Approval i
herein by reference and relied upon by the parties
under Chapter 380.06 Florida
h the 'representations contained
for
in discharging their statutory duties
Statutes. Substantial compliance with
the Application for Development Approval
in
is a condition
approval unless waived or modified by agreement among
to Section 380.06 (2), Florida Statutes,
reviewed the proposed changes
Section 4. Pursuant
the City of Miami'has
tion
for Development` Approval from that approved.by
Regional
from.
Planning Council, and finds no
the' parties.
to Applica-
the South Florida
the
substantial deviation there -
Section 5.. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to send certified copies of this Resolution immediately to the
Florida Division of State Planning, Department of Administration,
Room 530,
Carlton Building, Tallahassee, Florida
32304; to the
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South Florida Regional Planning Council 1515 N.W. 167th Street,
Suite 429, Miami, Florida, and to Holywell Corporation, DuPont
Circle, Suite 100Washington, D. C.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24 day of May
ATTEST,;:
RALG. ONGIE, CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED
MICHAEL HAYGO
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS':`
GEO
GEj.. KNOX, JR
1979.
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EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT ORDER
that pursuant to ;'Chapter 380.0
Florida Statutes
the Commission
City of Miami Florida has considered in public hearing held on May 24,; 1979
the issuance of Development Order for Ball Point, a Development of Regional Impact
to be located in the City of Miami.
Pursuant to Chapter 380.06 Florida Statutes and after due consideration of..the
consistency of this proposed development with regulations, and the Report and
Recommendations of the South Florida Regional Planning Council, the Commission.
took the following action: Approval of this development with the following
modifications.
Development
1. The development is limited to a project containing not more than:
square feet of gross office space; 630 hotel units ina structure con-
taining 658,400 square feet of gross hotel space; 500 dwelling
5,000square
805,400
units;
feet, of gross retail use and 2,365 parking spaces. The.
project as proposed would comprise an average Floor Area Ratio of 6.36 for
the 8.46 acre site, approval having been previously granted for a variance
from the 300-foot height limit and conditional use approval for
Further, the lot coverage is 83 a; the ground usable
the enclosed pedestrian open space at main floor'
level is 16 % as specified by the Applicant in the Application for
Development Approval and the preliminary design documents of March 23, 1979,
as amended by Supplement dated May 11 , 1979.
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The applicant is encouraged to address the following concerns
about the proposed developments
a. Activities should be incorporated along the River Walk in order
provide meaningful and continuous pedestrian experiences an
attractions.
Attention should be given to the treatment of the Biscayne
Boulevard facade to amorapparent bulk of the=structure.
Attention should be given within the project;;to providing views of
the Miami River and Biscayne Bay as, for example, by interior
design of the main' floor level.
d Attention:should be given' to
level.
These concerns, as shown in construction documents, are subject`
Department approval prior to the issuance of a building
any enclosed areas. Permits for such matters
and site preparation will be issued, -however,
before such approval i
required.
shade and landscaping at the podium
o Planning
permit for parking
and
as foundations, seawall, renovation
upon proper applications therefore,
3. The applicant will dedicate a pedestrian easement of not less than 20 feet
to the City of Miami' in perpetuity for Miami River Walk and Bayfront Walk
purposes, and will construct the Walk and provide furniture and landscaping
deemed necessary by the City of Miami. The applicant will design the ease-
ment area and adjacent private space to allow views and access from the
project establishments, while fostering appropriate public use of the walkway.
Responsibility for perpetual maintenance of all sections of the Walk by the
Applicant will be specified in the easement document. Final landscape plans
are subject to the approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments prior
to the issuance of a permit for the Miami River Walk and Bayfront Walk.
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will be issued,
Permits for such matters as foundations, seawall renovation and site preparation
will
be issued, however, upon proper applications therefor , before such
approval is required.
The Applicant shall provide landscape treatment for the easterly and of
Chopin Plaza
as a means of connecting>the
Bayfront Walk with Bayfront
Park, at least comparable to the dimensions of the Bayfront Walk with
maintenance by the Applicant. Final landscape plans are subject to the
approval of the Planning Department and Parks Department.
Subject to.obtaining all necessary permits and approvals,. in the event
that a' Downtown People Mover station is located at, or in the vicinity of,
Biscayne Boulevard between SE 2nd and 3rd Avenues,
then the Applicant shall
provide an upper level pedestrian connection to the station.
n the event that the
developer is
successful in acquiring ownership of at
least three ofthe four blocks in adjacent DuPont Plaza, then the Applicant
shall consider the provision of
an upper level; pedestrian connection from
this project to the Applicant's future development in DuPont Plaza.
Traffic Access and Parking
Prior to the issuance o
a building permit, for parking and enclosed areas
(permits for such matters ;Is foundation, seawall renovation and site preparation
however,upon proper applications therefor, before such approval
is required), the Applicant shall,
using assumptions, and generation rates accept-
ableto the Dade County Department of Traffic and, Transportation ("County") and the
South Florida Regional Planning Council ("Council"), prepare and submit appro-
priate data and documentation affirmatively demonstrating to the satisfaction
("City:');=and the
of the City of Miami Public Works and Planning Departments
County acceptable interim improvements to allow roadways to operateat levels
of service acceptable to the City and the County in the A.M. and P.M. peak hours
pending the completion of final traffic improvements.`
The
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for such matters as foundations, seawall renovation and site preparation
will be issued, however, upon proper applications therefor, before such
approval is required.
The Applicant shall provide landscape treatment for the easterly and of
'Chopin Plaza as a means of connecting the Bayfront Walk with Bayfront
Park, at least comparable to the dimensions of the Bayfront Walk with
maintenance by the Applicant. Final landscape plans are subject to the
approval of the Planning Department and Parks Department.
Subject to.obtaining all necessary permits and approvals, in theevent
that a Downtown People Mover station is located -at, or in the vicinity of,
Biscayne Boulevard between SE 2nd and 3rd Avenues, then the Applicant shall
provide an upper level pedestrian connection to the station.
6. In the event that the developer is successful in acquiring ownership of at
least 'three of the four blocks in adjacent DuPont Plaza, then the Applicant
shall'consider the provision of an upper level pedestrian connection from
this project to the Applicant'sfuture development in. DuPont Plaza.
Traffic Access
and Parking,
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, for parking and enclosed areas,
(permits for such matterss foundation, seawall renovation and site preparation
will be issued, however, upon proper applications therefor, before such approval
, is required)the Applicant using ass
umptions, sumptions, and generat;on rates accept-
aipleto the Dade County Deportment of Traffic and Transportation ("County") and the
South Florida Regional Planning; Council ("Council"), prepare and submit appro-
priate data
and documentation affirmatively demonstrating to the satisfaction
of the City of Miami Public Works and Planning Departments ("City")
County acceptable interim improvements to allow roadways to
of service acceptable to the City and. the County in the A.M. and P.M.
pending the completion of final traffic improvements.
The
and the
operate at levels
peak hours
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data and documentation shall also include projections acceptable
the Council and the County establishing when implemen
shall be required in whole or in part.
Such projections shall be reviewed annually after beginning of
occupancy and, when
and the County.
appropriate, modified by the City, the Council
The Applicant shall pay its equitable share of the
implementing the acceptable interim improvements. Prior to
a building permit for parking and enclosed areas
(permits for such matters
site preparation will be issued
therefor before
foundation, seawall renovation and
however, upon proper applications
is required), the Applicant shall
estimate in a manner acceptable to the City or
8.
9.
10.
the County, such equitable share and bond that amount with the City or the County.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for parking and enclosed areas (permits
for such matters as foundations, seawall renovation and site preparation will be
issued, however, upon proper applications, therefor before such approval
the Applicantshall obtain a commitment on the part of the City and the County to
implement
required),
the acceptable interim improvements by the time indicated by the projections.
Copies of documents, data and commitmentschall be sent to the Council "and "incorporated
into the. Application for Development Approval.
The Applicant will fund the following improvements to Biscayne Boulevard along the,
accommodate
site which are necessary to
Ball Point traffic: provision of four
traffic'lanes on Biscayne Boulevard from the southernmost site
access point
to SE '2nd
Street and will dedicate any property necessary forsuch improvements: removal of;the.
island near SE 3rd Street, provision of a traffic signal. at SE 3rd Street, and addi-
tion of a second left turn lane northbound onto SE 2nd.Street. If approved interim
improvements, under 7 above,
improvements (s)
obviate the need for any of these improvements, such
shall not be required.
The Applicant will reserve the land located west and
south
of Biscayne' Boulevard extended, and will dedicate that"la
meet agency,` if the land is required for construction of.a
in the event that. such. construction does not proceed, will, dedicate." that land". to the
City of Miami for°a public purpose.
The Applicant will negotiate an agreement with"the City of".Miami, providing. for ,two
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traffic lanes on Chopin Plaza unobstructedby parking movements for •adequate access
to the hotel, with .the balance"of right-of-way on Chopin Plaza.."`devoted to parking,
Miami River Bayfront Walk purposes and other approved;` uses. The applicant shall'
indemnify the Off -Street
of the eastern right-of-way
nd appropriate govern -
Miami River crossing or9.
to the
Parking Authority for any loss of metered parking` spaces
attributable to providing adequate
access to the' hotel.`'
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11. The Applicant will provide at least the equivalent of the spaces that
would be required by the Dade County Zoning Code (Section 33-124(a)) for.
exclusive use by condominium residents and guests. The Applicant may
provide such parking supply through construction of additional self -parking
facilities through facility redesign; through design for and provisions of
or a combination of the above methods.
Environmental;
12. The Applicant will report to the South Florida Regional Planning Council the
results of its marine community survey before proceeding on seawall renovation.
If viable marine communities are detected, the Applicant will incorporate,
in its Corps of Engineers permit application, measures to minimize impact of
seawall renovation on these organisms.
13. The Applicant will inform the Dade County Historic Survey of the inception
and timing of excavation for the project.
14. The Applicant shall secure a complex source permit prior to the inception of.
15.
16.
construction:
This Development Order shall be null and void if substantial development of
the site has not befun within two years of the recorded date
Order.
The Applicant will incorporate all additional information requested by this
of the Development
Development Order and revisions submitted by the Applicant subsequent to
original submission of the Application for Development Approval into a com-
plete document and will provide copies in a timely manner to the South Florida
Regional Planning Council, City of Miami, Dade County and the State.
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The Application for Development Approval is incorporated herein by
reference and relied upon by the parties in discharging their statutory
duties under Chapter 380 Florida Statutes, Substantial compliance with
the'representations contained in the
is a, condition for approval unless
Application for Development Approval
waived or modified by agreement among
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EXHIBIT "B"
south florida regional planning council
1515 n.w. 167th street, suite 429, miami, florida 33169 305/621-5871
May 7, 1979
The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre
Mayor
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mayor Ferre:
The South Florida!Regional Planning Council has officially adopted
the enclosed Regional Impact Report and forwarded copies to the
Director of Planning, the applicant, the Dade County Developmental
Impact Committee, the South Florida Water ManagementDistrict and
the Division of State Planning. The report is provided for youruse
in reviewing this Development of Regional Impact pursuant to Section
380.06, Florida Statutes. tion
While the staff of the Council is available assist in the resolu
of any matterregarding
the report, the Counciltchas no legal mechanism
through which it can act on this report again, except through appeal
procedures.
Chapter 380.06(7)(e) and CI I) reguirethat the City ofMiami render a
decision on the ai
application within thirty
days after its public hearing,
unless an extension s requested by the developer. Furthermore, the
"developmen-t- order" (an order granting, denying, or granting with con-
ditions an application for a development permit) must includefindings
of fact and conclusions of law regarding the extent to which.
"(a) The development unreasonably interferes with the achievement
a
of the objectives of an adopted si-ate land cleveloptnen-t- plan
applicable to the
(b) The development is consistent with the local land development
regulations; and
(c) The development is consistent with the report and recommenda-
tions of the regional planning agency."
The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre
Page 2
May 7, 1979
Copies of any development order issued to the applicant with regard to
this project must be transmitted to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council and the Division of State Planning. The statutory 45 day appeal
period is triggered by receipt of your.. development order.
If we can be of assistance in regard, to this report, please have your
staff call Robert Cohn, Senior Regional Planner.
Sincerely,
M. Barry Peterson, AICP
Executive Director
MBP/bh
Encloser
cc:
Jeannie Crews.
Theodore Gould
Ron Nester
Lee Rawl inson'
Jim Reid v'
Alex 'Sokol 'i k
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
FOR
BALL POINT
CITY OF MIAMI
DADE COUNTY
79-02
SOUTH - FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
MAY,1979
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . ▪ .
PART 1., PROJECT DESCRIPTION . . .,
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
PART II•
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EVALUATION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
A. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES .` .
Summary
Evaluation
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.' EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Summary • • 16
12
Evaluation
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PUBLIC FACILITIES .
16 -
.� .. 18
• 2
Summary' 25
Evaluation.
. TRANSPORTAT ION
•
26`
33
Summary 33''.
Evaluation 34
▪ HOUSING • 45;
Summary . • . •` . . 45
Evaluation • • . • .° • • • •` • 45`
PART III. RECOMMENDATION . . . 47
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INTRODUCTION
This assessmentof the proposed. Ball Point development has been prepared
by the South Florida Regional Planning,Council as required by the Florida
Environmental Land and Water Management, Act, for all Developments of '
Regional Impact.
The assessment is based on information supplied by the applicant, by city
and county staff, official plans, consultants, and through field inspections..
research relative: to specific issues was conducted where needed.
Water and related elements of the projectwere reviewed by the South Florida.
Additional
Water Management District.
In accordance with the Act, this assessment and report is intended to provide
the City of Miami and the State of Florida with an overviewof the positive
and negative impacts likely to result from approval' of the proposal.. The
recommendations are intended to assist the "City of Miami Commission in reach
ing a decision regarding; the proposed development. They are not intended to
foreclose or abridge the legal responsibility ;of ;local government to act
pursuant to"appl'cable local
laws or
ordinances.
Copies of any "developmentorder" (an order granting, denying, or granting.
with conditions an application for a development permit) 'issued ,with regard
to this project should be transmitted to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council and the Department of Administration, Division of State Planning.
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PART I - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
. APPLICANT INFORMATION°
Project Name: BalI Point`'
Applicant: Holywell Corporation
11 DuPont Circle, Suite 100
Washington, D.C.
Date of Acceptance of Application: March 2, 1979
Local Government Hearing Date: May 24, 1979.
Type of Development: Mixed use, including office, hotel,' retail,.and
residential
Location of Development: City of. Miami
PROJECT INFORMATION
Located in the Dupont Plaza area of the Miami central business district
(See ',Figure 11, Ball Point is proposed as a mixture of urban land uses,
on 8.46,acres or 368,429 square feet of land. The development site is
bounded by Chopin Plaza on the north, Biscayne Boulevard on the west,
the Miami River o
the south, and Biscayne Bay on the east.;;
The City of Miami has zoned the propertyC-3 (Central Commercial
and,.; in conformance with such zoning, the Applicant proposes to construct
asingle integrated structure characterized by a low rise podium and
four tower structures containing office, hotel, and; residential space.
A height variance, and conditional use permits for residential units and
parking .faciIities will be required.
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DODGE
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The podium varies
in height from three (3) #o six (6) floors ,.contain-
ing active pedestrian oriented retail space
spaces, service and support facilities. The podium will f
of terraces and 'stepped back" faces, with a deck serving'
pedestrian plaza and Biscayne Bay overlook.
feature
(75,000'sq. ft.), 2,565 parking
a series
as a landscaped
The office -tower will be located in'the.northwest 'corner of the site near
existing commercial office buildings inthe centralbusiness district,
and is located closest to a proposed station for the Downtown People
Mover. In fact, a pedestrian bridge linking the people mover and office
bill 1ding is planned by the Applicant and the City. The office tower will
contain a gross floor area of 928,200 square feet and a rentable area of
850,000 square feet in 42'stories above the. podium. Construction is'
scheduled to begin i`n July 1979, with initial occupancy .in June 1981.
The hotel will ;be constructed in the northeast quadrant of the site,;
bounded by Biscayne Bay and Chopin Plaza, thereby taking
advantage of
views of the Bay and Bayfront Park. The hotel will contain 630 rooms,
including 30 suites, a 63,000 square foot conference center, restaurants,
The tower will rise 29 stories above the podium.
bars, and health clubs.
Construction
is scheduled to begin in July 1979, with
scheduled for September 1981.
initial occupancy
Two condominium towers will be constructed along theMiami. River on the
south end of the site, between Biscayne Boulevard and Biscayne Bay. Thee';
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hotel and. condominiums were planned as an extension of existing water-
front uses along the River from the Dupont Plaza Hotel. Each condo-
minium building will rise 23 stories above the podium, providing 250
dwelling units, housing about 500 persons.
Condominium construction will not begin until one-half of the office
space is leased (about one (1) to three (3) years after commencement` of
office building construction according to the Applicant) with initial
occupancy about one (I) to two (2) years thereafter.
Tables I and 2 provide a building area compilation and construction
schedule, respectively. Figures 2, 3, and 4 present the master develop-
ment plan for the project.
The plan proposed by the Applicant includes provision for pedestrian
movement throughout the project and integrates these new facilities with
the existing and proposed pedestrian systems. in thecentral
district. Such pedestrian facilities include an
business
extension of the Miami
River Walk; along the Biscayne Bay and Miami River sides of Ball Point,
as wellas landscaped plazas, covered walkways, vista areas, and court-
yards et ground and plaza levels. The pedestrian system is discussed i
more detail on pages 28-30 (Recreation and Open Space
evaluation).;
Other projects currently plannedin the vicinity of Bail Point include
a convention center and world trade building west of. Dupont Plaza,
well as Claughton Island on the south side of the Miami River.
BUILDINGAREA COMPILATION
MAJOR ELEMENT FAR GROSS SQ. FT.
RENTABLE SQ. FT.'
0ffi"ce Tower 6.40 928,200 850,000
RENTAL UNITS
Hotel Tower 6.II 550,000 630.
DWELLING UNITS
Condominium Towers 6.49
Building One 432,850 `250
Building Two 432,850 250
TOTAL 865,700 500
Retail 85,000
TOTAL AVERAGE FAR
TOTAL GROSS SQ.
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ParkingStructure
Office Tower
Hotel Tower
Condominium Towers
TABLE 2
COMMENCE
July 1979
February 1980
February 1980.
M t ease -up of I /2
office, space
INITIAL. OCCUPANCY
= 2 years after
commencement
FIGURE 2
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Dupont Plaza, and is attempting to obtain the remaining two (2) tracts.
If successful, the Applicant has expressed an intention to develop uses
on these tracts` in harmony with "Ba'II`Point.
PART II - EVALUATION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Summar
I. A complex source permit under air quality regulations will b
required due to the large unenclosed parking faciIity in this
development.
• The Applicant anticipates seawall renovation; a U.S. :Army Corps
of Engineers permit will be required for this. Turbidity is to
be controlledby curtains or similar devices.
The proposed development site has an average elevation of 5.0.
feet NGVD, the minimum elevation at which construction is allowed
by Dade County. The elevation of the first finished floor must
be I1.0 feet NGVD.
▪ The development will have no significant effects on vegetation.
or wildlife.';''
Evaluation'
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• A COMPLEX SOURCE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT, UNDER
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AIR QUALITY REGULA-
TIONS.
This development will provide parking in a multi -level unenclosed
facility for more than 2,500 cars, which requires a complex source
permit.
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ALMOST
ALL AIR POLLUTION GENERATED BY THIS PROJECT WILL BE DUE
TO VEHICLE EMISSIONS.
The Applicant estimates mobile source emissions will total 4,996'`:
lbs./day for carbon monoxide; 523 lbs./day for hydrocarbons,:635
lbs./day for,NOX. No stationary; pollutant sources are proposed
as part of this project.
Land
THE DEEP AND IRREGULAR OCCURRENCE OF LIMESTONES BELOW
THE EXISTING
SURFACE OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT INDICATES A DEEP FOUNDATION
SYSTEM, SUCH AS PILES, WILL PROBABLY BE THE BEST MEANS. OF SUPPORT.
The limestones of good compressive strengths are consistently at
or below 20 feet in depth. Investigative work is continuing to.
determine the feasibility of other foundation systems (such as
mats) which may more economical if=a large numberof piles are
needed.
SEAWALL RENOVATION IS ANTICIPATED BY THE APPLICANT,
A U.S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT.
Water
AND WILL REQUIRE
THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS, ADJACENT TO BISCAYNE BAY, HENCE GROUND
WATERS ARE SALINE. POTENTIAL AQUIFER RECHARGE IS NOT A CONCERN,
SINCE, UNDERLYING AQUIFERS ARE TOO SALINE FOR HUMAN USE.
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• THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM; PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT PERMITS NO
SURFACE WATER RUNOFF INTO THE BAY OR RIVER, AND WATER QUALITY
IN THESE AREAS IS EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SLIGHTLY.
TURBIDITY OR SILTATION MAY RESULT FROM RENOVATION OF THE APPLICANT'S
SEAWALL.
The Applicant plans to use turbidity curtains' or diapers to control
this potential pollutant. As mentioned in the "Land" section, a'
USACEpermit will be required.
Flood Plains
. THE ENTIRE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, WHICH. HAS AN AVERAGE ELEVATION OF.
5.0' NGVD, IS WITHIN THE I00-YEAR FLOOD PRONE LEVEL.
Federal flood criteria mandates a first finished floor elevation of
1I feet and Dade County requires construction to begin not lower than
5.0 feet. The Applicant states that all structures
the development
area wiIl meet or exceed these requirements. he local jurisdiction
in which this development is proposed qualifies' for federal flood
insurance.
Vegetation and Wildlife
. CONSTRUCT ION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL HAVE NO SIGNIFICANT
EFFECT ON PLANT OR ANIMAL'COMMUNITIES
Approximately 70% of the site is an asphalt paved parking lot,
the, remainder is unpaved fill material. The site provides
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extremely poor habitat•for both vegetation and wildlife, and
supports no significant populations of either.
. THE APPLICANT IS CURRENTLY SPOT -SURVEYING MARINE COMMUNITIES.I
WATERS ADJACENT TO THE AREAS OF PROPOSED SEAWALL RENOVATION.
Wet Iands
. NO PORTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS WETLANDS.
Historical and Archaeological Sites
NO SITES. OF HISTORICAL OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE ARE KNOWN
WITHIN THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, NOR IS IT LIKELY THAT ANY EXIST.
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EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Summate
I. Estimated employment of construction employees
Construction Date Estimated Construction Fmployment�
1979 303
1980 910
1981 682
*Represents man-years of construction'employmentper annum with
possible carry-over of employees from one year to the next.
SOURCE:
al I Point ADA
Estimated permanent non -construction employment (1978 dollars)
Annual Payroll
Genera
Employee Category
Office
Hotel
Retell
Parking Garage
Total
Employees Low Avg. Median' Hiah Ava.
4 ,250 13,100 15,300. 17,500
675 5,557 8,020 10,483
300 8,540. 10,695 12,850
20 7800 9,650 II 500
5 ,245- 11,848 14,078 16,308
Calculated by Council Staff
SOURCE: BaII Point ADA
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Component Cost (979
Labor 6,938,000
Materials 6,937,000
Professional; 596,000
Administrative 120,000
Overhead 1,632,000
Contractors FeA 816,000
Total
1
7,039,000
Estimated costs of construction (1979'doilars)
Estimated. Construction Expenditures
By Cost Component
(Constant 1979 Dollars)
19 80 .
20,814,000
20,814,000
1,788,000
360,000.•
4,898,000
2,448,000
51,122,000
1981
15,610,000
24, 860,000
1,341,000
270,000
3,673,000
1,837,000
Total
43,362,000
52, 611 ,000"
3,725,000
750,000
10,203,000
5,101 ,000
47,591,000 115
752,000
Developer estimates that at least 90% of construction expenditures
will be spent in Broward, Dade or Palm Beach Counties.
SOURCE: BaII Point ADA
• The project appears to have strong positive fiscal
County, the City of Miami
impacts
on Dade
and the Dade County School Board.
Average Annual Ad Valorem Tax Yield
Office.
Hotel
Condominiums
Total
1
Land Area
Taxes
$192,069
119,110
176;415
$487,594
1979 Mileage Rate
SOURCE: Bail Point ADA
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Building Value
Taxes
I,200,856
892,908.
1,055,039
3,148,803
Annual Yiel
(at ."..033086
$1392,925.
1,012018
1,231,454.
3,636,397
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Estimated costs o
construct ion :(1979'dollars)
Estimated Construction Expenditures
By Cost Component
(Constant 1979 Dollars)'
Component Cost
Labor,
Materials.
Professional
Administrative
Overhead
Contractors Fee
Total
1979
6,938,000
6,937,000
596,000
120,000
1,632,000_
816,000
,039,000
1980
20,814,000
20,814,000
1,788,000
3601000
4,898,000
2,448,000
51,122,000
1981
5,610,000
24,860,000.
1,341,000
270,000
3,673,000
1,837,000
47,591,000;..
Tote
43,362,000
52,611 ,000
3,725,000
750,000
10, 203,000
5,101,000
115,752,000
Developer estimates that at least 90% of construction expenditures
willbe spent in Broward, Dade or Palm Beach Counties.
SOURCE:
Bail Point ADA
The project appears to have strong positive fiscal impactson Dade
County, the City of Miami, and the Dade County School Board.
Average Annual Ad Valorem Tax Yield
Office,
Note I
Condominiums
Total
Land Area
Taxes
$192,069
119,110
176,415`
$487,594
1979 Mi<I1age Rate
SOURCE: Ball Point ADA
Building Value
Taxes
$1,200,856
892,908
1,055,039
3,148,803,
Annual ;,Yield
(at .0330861)
1, 392,925
1,012,018
1,231,454
3,636397
Fiscal Impact Upon Project BuiIdout
1979 MiIlage'Rates
.
Ad Valorem Revenue
Other Local Revenues
Total
Revenues!
Operating Expenditures2
CapitaI Outlay &
Debt. Retirement3.
Total Expenditures'
TOTAL SURPLUS
Dade City' of
Courity Miami:`
.010099 .014987 .008000
1 1091955 �..$1,647,182" $ 879,259'
4,256,385 4 149,097 1,778,246
$5,366,340 $5796,279` $2,657,505,
$ 543,769 $ 415,434 77,473
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$ 543,769
$4,822,571
Derived from FY 1977 Revenues
$ 415,434
$5,380,844
Dade County
School Board
0
7,473
$2580,032
1977 Expenditures/Capita adjusted to;1976:dollars by CPI multiplier
of.7.7%. Assumes constant quantity and quality of service and no
increase in 1-he cos* of service delivery.`,
Source: Ball Point ADA .-
SOURCE OF DATA: State of. Florida, Local Government Financial. Report,
FY 1976-1977; Profiles of Florida School Districts,; FY 1976-1977.
EvaI.uation
1. THE APPLICANT ESTIMATES TOTAL CONSTRUCTION`
OVER�.THREE YEARS, 90
_; $'115,752,000 �_TQ�BEEXPENDED WITHIN BROWARD,"
AND PALM BEACH. COUNTIES.
THE APPLICANT EXPECTS
OFFICE PROJECT
EXPENDITURES TO EQUAL
HUNDREDS OF NEW JOBSWILL BE CREATED IN THE
IN ADDITION TO 995 JOBS IN THE HOTEL, RETAIL, AND
GARAGE OPERATIONS. THE BULK OF THESE NON -OFFICE JOBS ARE TARGETED
DADE,
FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME JOB SEEKERS TO SUPPLEMENT HOUSEHOLD
INCOMES. ESTIMATED INCOME DISTRIBUTION IS PROVIDED BELOW.
TABLE
EstimatedNon-Construction Employment;
Income Distribution
Employment Under $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- over
Category $5,0006,999 9999 14,99924,999 $25000Total
Office 0 0 1,275 1 ,275°850. 850
Hotel. 0 371 118 135 34 17
Retail 0 0 225 27 24 24"
Parking 0, 0 18 0 2 0
Totals 371 5.636 1.437 910 895 5,245
% of Total
Employment 7.07 31.19 27.39 :17.34' I6.98 100
SOURCE: BaI1 Point ADA
4,250
675
300.
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Est. Median' Gross Income $I2,I39
Est.. Mean Gross Income': $15,067
Assumes normal distribution within each income group and $30,000.as
mid -point` of "over;$25,000" group. Calculated by Council Staff.
• THE APPLICANT ASSERTS THAT A MAJORITY' OF OFFICE TENANTS WILL BE'.
COMPANIES LOCATED. IN DADE COUNTY WHICH ARE SEEKING A CENTRAL DOWN-
TOWN LOCATION.
The Applicant expects that any demands for additional; employee train-,
ing"will be met by employers through on-the-job training or through
existing trade, business, and secretarial, schools or..advanced' education
institutions in the area.
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New positions are expected to be filled from the existing regional
labor supply with the possible exception of transferred corporate
executives from outside the Region.
THE APPLICANT ESTIMATES THAT THE PROJECT. MAY PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 15% OF EMPLOYED PROJECT RESIDENTS, WHILE70%% OF EMPLOYED
RESIDENTS. WILL WORK WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE "DOWNTOWN .PEOPLE-
MOVER".(DPM) SYSTEM.
Developer anticipates condominium units to sell for between $100,000
and $I60,000, requiring a minimum average household income of
(based on affordable home value:
$40,000
household income factor of 2.5).
With the proposed salary levels for the project, condominium pro-
perties will be priced beyond the means of mosl employees within the
roject.
The Applicant estimates that I% (50/4250) of office employees and 5%
(I4/282) of retail employees will reside in project condominiums.
THE APPLICANT STATES THAT 60% (300/500) OF CONDOMINIUM UNITS MAY BE.
PURCHASED BY OFFSHORE (INTERNATIONAL),.BUYERS WHO WILL RESIDE AN
AVERAGE OF 3 MONTHS OFr THEYEARcAND LEASE OUT THEIR UNITS FOR THE
BALANCE OF THE YEAR.
THE APPLICANT ESTIMATES THAT RESIDENT, POPULATION MAY CONTRIBUTE UP
TO 48% OF TOTAL RETAIL SALES EXPERIENCED BY RETAIL TENANTS.
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TABLE 4
EstimatedResidential
Retail Sales Potential';
% of Total Sales
Retell CateaorY Annual Doi lairs for CateoorV1
1. General/Merchandise
Apparei%accessory, end 5i><
Furniture (GAF) S3,738,000
2 Convenience (Food, B11
Drug, Hardware, Mist.) 2,730,000
3. Eatingd Drinking 455,000 12%
Total S6,923,000 48%
I Percentage estimates calculated by Council staff,`; grouping anticipated
tenants by type as shown below.
SOURCE:" Ball Point ADA
TABLE :5
Preliminary Retail Breakdown by Retail Category,
by Size, Square Foot Sales, and Total Annual Sales
Average; Annual` Total
Sales!S.F." Annual Sales
Square
Tenants By Retail Cateoory Footage (S.F.)
I. G.A.F. (Sub -Total) 48,000
a. Bookstore (50S)i:- 5,000:'
b. Furniture;' 10,000
c. Mens Shop 7,500.
d. Boutique I, 3,500'
e. Boutique 1=1 3,500
f. Crafts 4,000
g. Jewelry 2,500
A. Art Gallery 2,000
i.- Antiques 6,000
J. Sports 4,000
2 Convenience (Sub -Total) 18,500 i181
a. Travel Agency. 2,000 155,
b. Flower b":Plant 1,500 120
c. Tobacco/News 500" 250
d. Liquor " 4,000 215
e. Grocery/Convenience 5,500 200
f. Bookstore (501)1 5.000 155
3 Eating L Drinking (Sub -Total) 18,500" S198 3,662,500
a.: Theme Restaurant 6,000 175 1,050,000
b. Wine & Cheese Restaurant 7500 215 1,612,500
c. Gourmet Restaurant " 5,000 200 1,000,000
Total 85.000 S169 14,410,000
I -One bookstore with gross leased area (GLA) of 10,000 ft. is envisioned" by
Applicant, with 501 of sales to be of a more "convenience" nature to the
project's workforce and residents.
SOURCE: Compiled by Council Staff from
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155
155.
150
150
150
175
155
155.
150
150.
7,397,500
775.000 .
1,550,000
1.125,000.
525,000
525,000
700,000
387,500
310,000
900,000
600,000
3.350,000
310,000
180,000
125,000
860,000
1,100,000
775,000
information provided by Applicant.
THE APPLICANT STATES :THAT NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE WILL BE
NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT.
. THE APPLICANT ESTIMATES THAT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER OFFICE PROJECTS
CURRENTLY PROPOSED, UPON BUILDOUT APPROXIMATELY ;1.3 MILLION "SQ.-FT. OF
OFFICE SPACE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE. THIS, ACCORDING TO THE
APPLICANT, REPRESENTS A 2 - 2i YEAR: SUPPLY BASED ON THE DEVELOPER'S
OFFICE SPACE ABSORPTION RATE.
Proposed downtown area office space and available supply upon buildout
ofall projects is shown below.
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TABLE 6
Downtown 8 Project Office Space Absorat i on
Total Space Proposed: 1,870,000 Sq. Ft.
A. Bali Point 850,000 ''Sq.` ".Ft.
B. Other 6Projects, 1,020,000 _Sq. Ft.
Al).Bahl Point Project ., 850,000 Sq. Ft.
2) Pre -Construction Commitment 350000 500,000 Sq. Ft.
3) Available at Build -Out 350,000 500,000 Sq. Ft.
B 1) Other Projects
2) Pre -Construction Commitment,,
3) Availab le`at Build -Out
1,020,000 Sq.Ft.
200,000 Sq. Ft.'s
620,000 Sq. Ft.
Current Expectation of Available` Office Space at'BuiId-Out:
.3 + B.3 = 1,170,000
III. Time Span for Absorption:
320,000 S
At 600,000 Sq. Ft./Annum:=;I.95.yrs. 2.2 yrs.
At 800,000 Sq. Ft./Annum: 1.46 yrs. - 1.65 yrs.
The Applicant asserts that pent-up demand over the course of construction
through 1982 buildout;will reduce potential glut of office space supply.
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the other proposed projectswill
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The Applicant does not identify the effects of an additional 1.8
m1,11ion sq. ft. of office space on the overall demand if space
be filled (as proposed in the Bail
Point development) by local firms seeking to relocate and vacate their
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current office space. Consequently, while new office space may be
filled by normal market demand, older and/or less centrally -located;
(to downtown) buildings may become and/or remain vacant.
. FISCAL IMPACTS ON THE COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT APPEAR STRONGLY
POSITIVE, WITH NO CAPITAL OUTLAY ANTICIPATED AS A RESULT OF THE DEVELOP-
10.
per capita adjusted to 1978dollars)
tributed`as follows:
Dade County:
City of Miami:
Dade County Schools:
MENT AND COMPARATIVELY SMALL PUBLIC OPERATING EXPENDITURES TO SERVICE
THE PROJECT.
sed on estimated property tax revenues :.from the project (using 1977.
FY tax revenues to determine totalrevenues and non -tax revenues), total
revenues exceed total: expenditures (determined from 1977 FY. expenditures
by a surplus o
$4,822,571'
$5,380,844
$2,580,032
$I2,783,447 dis-
THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT APPEARS POSITIVE IN LIGHT
OF 1) THE POSITIVE FISCAL IMPACTS UPON THE LOCAL AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE,
2) THE GENERATION OF $I4.4 MILLION IN RETAIL SALES,`3)THE PROVISION
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OF 5,200+ JOBS WITH AN ESTIMATED PAYROLL OF $62.1 - 85.5 MILLION, AND
4) THE COMPLEMENTARY NATURE OF THE PROJECT TO BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF A
MAJOR URBAN CENTER.
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▪ PUBLIC FACILITIES
Summary
1. Estimated average daily water demand (gal Ions),
Office area 208,500
Hotel area 117,150
Condominiums 232,500
Restaurants 8 Retail 8,810
Total
• Estimated average
566,960
!ally wastewater generation
Off ice area127,500
Hotel ar-ea.:57,750
.Condominiums 97,500
Restaurants & Retail 8,810"
Total 291,560 "
▪ Estimated solid waste generation'. from the total project will b
66.53 cubic yards, or 18.9 tons, per day.
• Annual kilowatt usage is estimated at 33,866,800 for the total
project.
▪ No additional' public"education facil"ities.are contempl-ated to`be
necessary as a result of this. project The same is" true. of fire
'facilities, equipment, and personnel.
Thededi"cation of 'a pedestrian easement to the Icity of Miami,"as
pari- of 1-he Bayfront/Miami River walk, is contemplated by the
Applicant.
Estimated need for additional
eleven officers
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police officers atproject completion:
Evaluation
Wastewater Management
T FULL OCCUPANCY, THE DEVELOPMENT IS PROJECTED TO HAVE A WASTE-
WATER FLOW OF 291,560 GALLONS .PER DAY.
This sewage wfll be discharged into the Miami -Dade Water and
Sewer Authority col lection system. The Authority has indicated
that it has the capacity to accept project loadings.
Drainage
. A PERIMETER COLLECTION SYSTEM WILL DIRECT RAINWATER THROUGH THE
SITE AND WATER WILL BE INJECTED INTO THE SALINE, UNDERLYING BISCAYNE
AQUIFER. NO SIGNIFICANT SURFACE RUNOFF IS EXPECTED. TO LEAVE THE
PROPERTY.
The Applicant estimates seven 18"..diameter :wells ,with a 24" head
will be required for this disposal system. The discharge capacity
of the entire system will total 21,000 gallons per minute. These
wal Is wi I be;I7 to 20 feet :,deep.
According o the South Florida Water Management District, detaiIed
pumping tests must be performed in order to verify design estimates.
Drainage system performance is dependent on how well the recharge
wells function, andflooding may occur if the wells' do not equal
the Applicant's estimates.
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Water Supply
THE APPLICANT ESTIMATES THE DEVELOPMENT WILL AVERAGE A WATER
DEMAND OF 566,960 GALLONS PER DAY.
The above figure is based on projections that each office worker!
will use 15<gal ./person/day; hotel guests, 50 gai./person/day;
and condominium residents, 75 gal./person/day. These projections
are based on the South Florida Building Code. The Miami -Dade
Water & Sewer Authority has indicated it has the capacity to supply
water to the development, but provides no supporting data.
WATER SAVING DEVICES WILL BE EMPLOYED BY THE APPLICANT IN THIS
DEVELOPMENT.
e Applicant states that 3 1/2;gallon water saving toilets will,
be used. The Applicant also plans to use the latest `water 'saving
devices in connection with shower heads, urinals, lavatories, and
electric water coolers.
Solid Waste
THE APPLICANT PROJECTS PRODUCTION OF 18.9 TONS (66.53 CUBIC YARDS)
OF SOLID WASTE PER DAY AS A RESULT OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.
The above figures are based on a generation rate for .office workers
of 2.75 lbs./person/day. of solid wastes,4 lbs./person/day for hotel
guests; 4 lbs./person/day for condominiums, and 4 lbs./person/day'
in retail
stores.
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. NO RECYCLING SYSTEMS OR PROCEDURES ARE PLANNED BY THE APPLICANT.
Energy
. THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSUME,33.8 MILLION KILOWATTS'
ANNUALLY.
Florida Power- and ight Company has committed to provide service
to the site for the life of the project.
THE APPLICANT PLANS TO INCORPORATE 15 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
INTO THE DESIGN OF THE PROJECT.
Solar power (including solar hot water heating) was deerned impractical
in this project by the Applicant.
Education
• THIS DEVELOPMENT WILL HAVE NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE DADE COUNTY
SCHOOL SYSTEM.
The Applicant estimates the total number of school age children in
the development will :be 52. According -to the Dade County School
Site Planning Department, educational facilities now in existence
can handle this small increase in student population.
Recreation and Open Space
▪ THE APPLICANT PROPOSES TO DEDICATE A 20 FOOT EASEMENT TO CONTINUE THE
MIAMI RIVER WALK AND CONNECT IT WITH BAYFRONT PARK. NO OTHER OPEN
OPEN SPACE WI LL BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY OR COUNTY.
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Unless careful attention is devoted to the relationship between
the walkway and the commercial and residential activities in"Ball
Point, public use of the dedicated area may be discouraged., ` At
one extreme,the space could be designed torgive 'the impression
that the walkway is part of the private area. At the other extreme,
the space could be designed to totally separate it from the adjacent
private space.
Neither extreme is desirable. The easement area and
the adjacent private space should be designed to allow views and
access from the commercial establishments, while .fostering `appro
priate public use.
APPROXIMATELY 60% OF THE.8.46 ACRES OF THE PROJECT WILL CONSIST`0
VISTA AREAS, LANDSCAPED PLAZAS, COVERED WALKWAYS, COURTYARDS, AND
THE ABOVE -MENTIONED PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT. VIEWS OF:BISCAYNE BAY AND
THE MIAMI RIVER WILL BE ENHANCED.
Co
nstruction of the Ball Point project will eliminate;a perking"lot
which currently' disrupts public views and use of. Biscayne Bay and
the Miami River. In its place, the development; will be designed to
encourage pedestrian use of the site at both ground and. plaza Levels
and provide safe public access bordering the Bay and River.
At ground level, the proposed"Miami River Walk will be extended"i.
promenade around the River and Bay
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sides
of the project, achieving
a major objective of the City
s downtown plan: connecting the
Miami River Walk to Bayfront Park. If the considerations dis-
cussed in.#I above are incorporated into the Applicant's design
ofthis space, the public wi'II.be 'encouraged to take advantage
of Bay and River views. Shops are also planned on the Bay, Biscayne
Boulevard, and Chopin Plaza sides of the project along landscaped
sidewalks, covered walkways, and pedestrian plazas to encourage use
of these resources, as well, as general pedestrian activities on site.
On top of the podium, a broad landscaped plaza is proposed _by the
Applicant, featuring decorative paving, lighting, benches, and
plantings, and an overlook of Biscayne Bay is planned with access
down to the River Walk. In consideration of Bay views from future
development in Dupont Plaza, an east -west view corridor will be pro-
vided above the podium in the center of the site and the condominium
buildings will be oriented north -south to maximize this view corridor.
Pedestrian bridges are planned by the Applicant to the future people
mover station and to future development in Dupont Plaza.
Whilethe podiurn will block certain views o
Biscayne Bay- `frompedestrians
and vehicles in Dupont Plaza, the amenities discussed above should attract
and provide public access to the site to take better advantage of the'
Bay, River, and other pedestrian opportunities than are presently
avai lable.
Health ° Care
NO MEDICAL OR HEALTH FACILITIES WILL BE LOCATED WITHIN THE PROJECT,
WITH THE EXCEPTIONOF AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY IN THE HOTEL.
Extensive primary health care facilities exist in the .iminediate.
vicinity of the proposed development, and on -site facilities do not
appear necessary.
Po l ice
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT ELEVEN ADDITIONAL POLICEMEN WILL BE NEEDED AS
A RESULT OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.
In addition, the development wilI depend to a large extent on private
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on -site security services consisting of uniformed personnel. and auto-
mated security controls.
Fire;
THE TOTAL FACILITY WILL BE SPRINKLERED, AND COMPLY WITH TH
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE.
Additional fire protection will be provided by an automatic
fire alarm system, fire pumps connected to anemergency power
system, and an in-house fire andsecurity control center.
THE CITY OF MIAMI FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT NO NEW
FIRE FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, OR PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED AS A RESULT
OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.
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However, the City of Miami Fire Department does not possess the
specialized equipment necessary to fight fires on the upper floors
of hgh rise buildings. Dependence for fire control is placed
heavily on sprinkler systems and fire -proof construction incertain
areas of the upper floors of the building.
. TRANSPORTATION
Summary
. The project
expected to generate the following number of
vehicle trips at the time of proposed full -occupancy (1984):
Daily
A.M. Peak
P.M. Peak
11,460
1,415
1,305
All vehicle trips will be external tothe project.'
• Intersections
operating at an'unacceptable level of service in;1984
in the primary project impact area expected to be
A.M. Peak Hour - None
P.M. Peak. Hour - S.E. 2nd Street>8 S.E. 2nd Avenue, S.E. 2nd Street
8 S.E. 3rd Avenue, S.E 2nd Street 8 Biscayne Boulevard.
Percent of external
trips expected to be made by transit or welking:
a) Office employees 30%
b) Office visitors - 30%
c) Retail patrons 100% ,.
d) Retail employees - 30%
e) Gondomi'niums 30%
f) Hotel - Undetermined
Offices are expected to generate 57% (850 trips) of the, total A.M.
peak site generated traffic, and 62% (810 trips) of the total .P.M.'
peak site generated traffic.
• Expected directional distribution ofsite generated traffic:
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Direction.ofApproach. Distribution;"
.Southbound on I-95 38%
Northbound on' 1-95- 27%'.`
Southbound on 2nd=.Avenue _8%"
Southbound,on BiscayneBlvd.; '10%
Northbound on Brickell Ave. I7%
100%
Evaluation
1. BY 1984, WHEN THE PROJECT IS. EXPECTED TO BE FULLY OCCUPIED,THE
DADE COUNTY MANAGERS OFFICE EXPECTS THAT THE FIRST PHASE OF THE
DADE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM AND THE DOWNTOWN PEOPLE MOVER WILL BE
SERVING THE PRIMARY PROJECT IMPACT AREA, HANDLING ABOUT 30% OF ALL'.
TRIPS INTO DOWNTOWN.
The transit station which will .primarily "serve the development
,the Government Center Station Iocated approximately at N.W. 2nd,
Street and the Florida East Coast Railroad. .The people mover will
rink -this transit station to the site with an alignment penetrating
through the middle of the; four blocks within Dupont -Plaza, providing
a stationin the northeast corner of the northeast block. This
station will_be connected to the site by meansof a pedestrian bridge
over Biscayne Boulevard. The
route alignments for the
System and people mover are depicted
Figures 5 and;
Rapid Transit
respectively.
THE APPLICANT REPORTS THAT THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS IN THE PRIMARY
PROJECT 'IMP ACT AREA ARE NOW OPERATING AT LESS THAN LEVEL OF SERyICE.
(LOS). C:
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2 • DADELAND NORTH 12 •
3 • SOUTH M IAMI 13 -
4 • UNIVERSITY OF M:AMI 14 -
5 • LEJEUNE /DOUGLAS 15 -
6 • S.W 27 AVENUE 16 •
T• VIZCAYA 17
8 • BRICKELL, AVENUE 18 •
9 - GOvERNµENT CENTER 19 •
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CIVIC CENTER
NW 28 STREET
NW 35 STREET
NW 45 STREET
MODEL CITY
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N.W. 79 STREET
HIALEAH PARK
W. 8 AVENUE
DADE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM
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A.M. Peak None
P.M. Peak S.E. 2nd Street & S. 2nd Avenue (LOS E+)
S.E. 2nd Street & S.E. 3rd Avenue (LOS E+)
THE APPLICANT PROJECTS THAT AT FULL OCCUPANCY OF BALL POINT (1984),
FIVE (5) INTERSECTIONS IN THE PRIMARY PROJECT IMPACT AREA WILL
OPERATE AT AN UNACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF. SERVICE (LESS THAN C) IN THE
A.M. PEAK HOUR, AND THREE (3) INTERSECTIONS WILL OPERATE AT AN UN-
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE P.M. PEAK HOUR. SINCE MANY OF
THESE INTERSECTIONS WILL OPERATE AT LOS F, IT CAN BE EXPECTED
THAT ADDITIONAL NEARBY INTERSECTIONS, THEORETICALLY OPERATING AT AN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF SERVICE, WILL ACTUALLY OPERATE AT A LOWER LEVEL
OF SERVICE. SUCH TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WOULD SERVE TO INCREASE THE
COST OF ENTERING AND LEAVING ""DOWNTOWN ,MIAMI, REDUCING ITS ACCESSI-
BILITY TO THE REST OF THE REGION, AND INCREASING THE COST OF BUSINESS
OPERATIONS IN THE AREA.
See Figure,? for the expected 1984 roadway systern in the primary; pro-
ject impact area. Tables 7 and 8 below summarize the Intersections
expected to operate at a poor level of service in 1984.
TABLE 7
Intersections Operating at. Unacceptable Level of Service.
1984 A.M. Peak Hour
Intersection"
S.E.3rd. Street 8"""S.E.; 2nd Avenue ,.
Biscayne Blvd. Way B_.S.E..2nd Ave. D+
S.E. 3rd Street ;`8 S.E. 3rd Avenue A
S.E. 2nd Street & Biscayne Blvd. A;
S.E., 3rd Street & Biscayne "Blvd. ," B+
evel of Service
Background Traffi•
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Tota I "`Traf;f;i c
(Incl. BeII Point)
S.E. 2nd ST.
dt BISCAYNE =�
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1984 ROADWAY SYSTEM
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TABLE 8
intersections Operating at Unacceptable Level of Service
1984 P.M. Peak Hour
Level .of Service•
Total Traffic
..,Background Traffic :( Intl. Bali Point)
S.E. 2nd Street, &•-S.E. 2nd Avenue .F F.
S.E. 2nd Street & S.E. 3rd Avenue D+
S.E. 2nd'Street.8 Biscayne Bivd. - .D+_ F
White many of the above nersections are expected tOT-be:::tOngetted• •
in
ntereeCtions
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cornple+eiy break down when Bali Point traffic s added. in +he P.M.
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Peak
or exampie, S.E. 2nd Street breaks downbe±ween S.E. 2nd
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Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard,the primary route for traffic leaving
the site.
Improvements to the Dupont Plaza area are not currently programed,
I ann ng stages. but are in the p The Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) is considering improvements to the 1-95 Connector into Dupont
Plaza, as well as additional access across the Miami River. Public
hearings on the alternatives are scheduled forJuly, but completion
of chosen improvements is not anticipated by FDOT until between 1986and 1990. Two of the improvements under consideration, i.e., widening
the Brick° I Bridge to 6 laneisdanWdacyc)ansntdrS•uc::ng2nfdeelySotvrerteranmpasr Biscaynefrom
the
1
-9Connector to Biscayne B
Bou5levard, were modeled into the future roadway network by the Applicant
and it was shown that an ultimate solution is possible..
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•
However, an interim solution for the'1982-1990 period to traffic
movement in Dupont Plaza is needed.
Such solution must be planned,
agreed upon by Dade County and the City of Miami, and commitments
for implementation obtained from the agencies with jurisdiction
before development begins. The Applicant should pay an equitable
share of such improvements as determined by the agencies with
diction.
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THE APPLICANT REPORTS THAT THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS TO BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD ALONG THE SITE WILL BE NECESSARY TO ACCOMMODATE BALL.
POINT TRAFFIC: PROVISION OF FOUR
TRAFFIC LANES FROM THE
SITE ACCESS POINT TO S.E. 2ND STREET, REMOVAL OF THE
SOUTHERNMOST
ISLAND NEAR S.E.
3RD,`STREET, PROVISION OF A -TRAFFIC SIGNAL `AT S.E. 3RDSTREET,'AND
ADDITION OF A SECOND LEFT TURN LANE NORTHBOUND ONTO S.E. 2ND STREET.
'All such improvements are of primary benefit
if an approved interim solution to traffic movement
obviatesthe need for any of these improvements, such
should not be require
to the Applicant. However,
in
Dupont Plaza
improvement(s)
THE ONLY ARTERIAL ROADWAYS IN THE REGIONAL IMPACT AREA (BOUNDED BY S.W.
I5TH ROAD, 195,'1-395,.AND :`BISCAYNE BAY) FOR WHICH THE APPLICANT WAS
ABLE TO OBTAIN DATA ARE BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND BRICKELL AVENUE. THE
ONLY LINK ON THESE ROADWAYS WHICH IS DETERIORATED TO LESS THAN LOS
C IN
1984 ISBRICICELL AVENUE NEAR S.E. I2TH STREET
IN THE
P.M.
PEAK (LOS D). LESS THAN 10% OF THIS TRAFFIC IS GENERATED BY
BALLPOINT.
ONE OF THE ALTERNATIVE DUPONT PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS BEING CONSIDERED
BY FOOT IS A NEW "ELKSSOUTH" BRIDGE ACROSS THE MIAMI RIVER
EAST
OF THE DUPONT PLAZA HOTEL CONNECTING BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND BRICKELL
AVENUESOUTH OF DUPONT PLAZA. IF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS CHOSEN, A
STRIP OFMLAND IN THE SOUTHWEST SECTION OF THE SITE WILL BE NEEDED
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT.
In order to maintain the "Elks South" option for a Miami River cross-
ing, the land located west and south of the extension of the eastern
right of way of Biscayne Boulevard would need to be reserved and
dedicated to the appropriate government agency.
. THE APPLICANT PROPOSES THAT. PARKING, ON CHOPIN PLAZA BE. REMOVED TO
ACCOMMODATETRAFFIC WHICH WILL USE CHOPIN PLAZA FOR ACCESS, TO THE
HOTEL. THE APPLICANT AND THE OFF-STREET, PARKING AUTHORITY ARE NEGO-
TIATING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING COMPENSATION TO THE AUTHORITY FOR THE
LOSS OF REVENUE AND/OR PARKING SUPPLY. APPROXIMATELY 50 PARKING
SPACES, MANY OF WHICH ARE USED BY VISITORS TO BAYFRONT PARK, INCLUDING.
THE BAND SHELL, WOULD BE REMOVED. UNLESS AN AGREEMENT IS REACHED,,
THE VIABILITY OF THE HOTEL COULD BE AFFECTED DUE TO THE LACK OF
DIRECT PUBLIC ACCESS, AND THE USE OF BAYFRONT PARK, BY THE REGION MAY
BE DISCOURAGED.
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Adequate access to the hotel must be provided. There is about 80'
of right-of-way in. Chopin Plaza, of which about 24' (two traffic
lanes) is required to handle expected traffic to the hotel. An
agreement should, therefore,, be reached between the Applicant and
Off -Street Parking Authority providing for two -traffic lanes un-
obstructed by parking movements on Chopin Plaza. To ensure adequate
access to Bayfront Park, such an Agreement should also
adequate amount of parking in the Plaza area. Cost of necessary im-
provements and loss of Authority revenue, if any, should be borne
by the Applicant, who would be the beneficiary of such changes.
provide for an
A PUBLIC PARKING LOT CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 700 SPACES WILL BE
REMOVED FROM BALL. POINT TO CONSTRUCT THIS PROJECT. THE LOSS OF PARK-
ING IS EXPECTED BY THE APPLICANT TO HAVE LITTLE EFFECT. UPON TRAVEL
TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAPID TRANSIT
SYSTEM AND PEOPLE MOVER.
2565 PARKING SPACES WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE PROJECT FOR BALL POINT
EMPLOYEES, RESIDENTS, AND VISITORS. OF THESE, THE APPLICANT PROPOSES
695 SELF -PARKING SPACES FOR CONDOMINIUM USE, SEPARATED FROM THE OTHER
PARKING AREAS.
Parking for other than condominium use appears adequate; however, 1.4
self -parking spaces per dwelling unit is Iow. Based 'on..•Dade County
Zoning Code standards,, this project needs863 condominium.: parking
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spaces to accommodate 500 dwelling units, pro,ject;,is 168
spaces deficient.Us ing.self-parking. A lack of parking for; residential
use could affect the saleability of condominiums: However,`if .the
AppIicant were to employ valet parking; and design the condominium
parking facilities accordingly, 20-30 percent more parking spaces
could be obtained from 1-he same area, making the parking supply ade-
quate. The Applicant should, therefore, provide at least 863 condo-
minium parking spaces through construction of additional .self
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through facility redesign, through design forand provision o
parking, or a combination
of the above methods.`
10. PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT AND ACTIVITY ARE PLANNED AT GROUND LEVEL
LEVEL WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT. MAJOR FEATURES WILL INCLUDE A WATER-
FRONT PROMENADE ALONG BISCAYNE BAY AND THE MIAMI RIVER, RETAIL SPACE
IN THE PODIUM FRONTING.ON THE PROMENADE, AND A LANDSCAPED. PLAZA ATOP
THE PODIUM WITH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES ACROSS BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO THE
PEOPLE MOVER AND DUPONT PLAZA.
parking,
valet
AND PLAZA
With the pedestrian bridges across Biscayne Boulevard proposed by the
fthan
25 percent of the
o
Applicant, 'and ">the current allocation more
traffic signal cycletime to an exclusive pedestrian phase at Biscayne
it s anticipated that'pedestrian move -
Boulevard and S.E. 2nd Street,
ment;between the site and downtown Miami will be handled smoothly and
safely. The City of Miami should, however,
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monitor pedestrian movement
across Biscayne Boulevard to and from the site, and work with
other government agencies and/or the Applicant to
pedestrian problems which might arise..
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• HOUSING
Summary
I. Number of dwelling units by Price Range, Type, and BedroomCount:
Number of. Bedrooms
Price Range Structure: Type :I 2 'Tote1` DUs
$100,000-109,999 Hiah Rise 75 0 0.
$110,000-119,999 75 0
$120,000-129.,999 I► 0 125 0
$130,000-139,999 „ 0 125
$140,000-149,000 II 0 0 50
'$150,000- 159,000° it 0 0 50
Total
150 250 100
• Gross Residential Density:: 59 d.u./acre'
▪ Net 'Residential Density: 163 d.u./acre
Eva I uat i on
75
75
125
125
50
50.
THE APPL I CANT :PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT 500 LUXURY, -HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM
UNITS IN "TWO TOWERS TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF:THE SITE.
• THE APPLICATION INDICATES THAT THE SALES PRICE RANGE WI"LL BE $.I00,000 -
$150,000. HOWEVER,. THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THIS PRICE RANGE WILL
INCREASE SUBSTANTIALLY AS A RESULT OF A MARKET STUDY PRESENTLY IN
3. THE APPLICANT EXPECTS THE BEDROOM DISTRIBUTION TO BE AS FOLLOWS
•
THE GROUPS MOST LIKELY TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS, EXECUTIVE FAMILIES, CORPORATE OWNERS, AND HIGH
INCOME SECOND ,HOMEOWNERS :INCLUD_1NG;OFF-SHORE ;:PURCHASERS ;
THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO CONCENTRATE MARKETING EFFORTS FOR CONDO -
MIN I UMS IN DADE,BROWARD, AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES. IT IS ALSO
EXPECTED THAT THERE WILL"BE, MANY PURCHASERS FROM OTHER STATES .AND
FOREIGN COUNTRIES.,
WITH 2000 EMPLOYEES EXPECTED, TO EARN UNDER $1O,•000 FROM PROJECT
INCOMES, EVEN THOUGH SOME LOCAL RESIDENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE TRANS-
FERRED TO THE PROJECT BY RELOCATED EMPLOYERS, SOME-.-.. DEMAND FOR LOW;•
AND MODERATE `INC•OME HOUSINGCAN STILL BE EXPECTED`OFF-SITE. THIS'•
DEMAND''<IS ESTIMATED TO APPROACH I`F "LOW" INCOME.( $7,000)>HOUSE
HOLDS AND 5 I 8 "MODERATE" INCOME '($7,000-$10,000)"HOUSEHOLDS .1 THE
ESTIMATED GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF THIS HOUSING, DEMAND IS` PROVIDED
BELOW".
TABLE 9
Low & Ibderate'Income``Empio_yeeHousing Demand
E,nployee Housing Demand by:
Low Income' Moderate Income
Geographic Area Work Force Households Households
City of Miami 50.6 56 263
City_ of Hialeah 5.2-6 27
City of Miami Beach 2.2 2 ' 12
Other Dade Co. 37.6 43 195
'City of Ft. Lauderdale .3 I, 2
Cityof Hollywood 1.1
Other Broward Co 2.1 2 II
Total 3
1.1 518
Calculated by Council -staff.•
2 Percentages shown are .based on.the number of workers, earning under $5;000"
(1969),';living in each geographic: area shown, divided by :,the total number
'Of `MiaMi workers: earning Iess;than;S5,000 (1969).
3 Due to rounding, column figures may not sum to column total.'
DATA -OBTAINED FR•OM 1970CENSUS.OF POPULATION.
46.
PART lI I.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
It is the recommendation of the South Florida Regional Planning Council
to the City of Miami that Ball"Point be approved, subject to incorporation
of the ,following conditions into the Development Order:
The Applicant will report to the South Florida Regional Planning
Council the results of its marine community survey before proceeding
on'seawalI renovation. If viable marine cornmunities are :detected,
the Applicant will incorporate, in its Corps of Engineers permit
application, measures to minimize impact of seawallrenovation on
these organisms.
Prior to, commencing development, the Applicant shall,"
of Trafficand
and generation rates acceptable to the Dade County Dept..
Transportation ("County") and the South Florida Regional Planning Council
("Council"), prepare and submit appropriate data and documentation affirma-
tively demonstrating to the satisfaction o
the City
Miami Pub .Iic
Works Department ("City") and the. County acceptable interim improvements
to allow roadways.to operate at levels of service acceptable. to. the'` City
and the County in the A.M. and P.M. peak hours pending the completion
of final' traffic improvements. The data and documentation shall also
est.abIishing.when
using.assumptions
include projections acceptable to:the City, the Council and the County:,
implementation of
interim
solutions shall
be .requ r real . .
n whole or in part Such projections shall be reviewed annually,
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after beginning o
occupancy and
City,`the ,Counciil and the --County. The Applicant shall pay its
equitable share. of the cost 'of' implementing the acceptable interim
improvements. Prior. tocommencing development, the Applicant shall
when appropriate, modified by +
estimate, in a manner acceptable to the City and to the County,- such
equitable share;and.bond.that amountwith: the Cl.ty•or the County.
Prior to commencing development, the >Applicant shall obtaln•a
commitmentthe part of the City and the County to implement the.
acceptable interim .improvements by the time indicated by the
Copies- of documents,` data and commitments` shall be sent to the Council
•
incorporated into the Application for Development Approval.
projections.
and
The Applicant will fund the following improvements to Biscayne Boulevard
along the site which are necessary to accommodate Ball Point traffic:
provision of four traffic lanes from the southernmost site access
point to S.E. 2nd Street, removal of the island near S.E. 3rd Street,
provision of a traffic signal at S.E. 3rd Street, and addition of a
second left turn lane northbound onto S.E. 2nd Street. If approved
interim improvements, under 2
above, obviate the need for any of these,
improvements, such Tmprovernent(s) shalt not be required.
The Applicant will reserve the land Iocated west` and south of the
eastern right-of-way of Biscayne Boulevard extended, and will dedicate
that land to the appropriate government agency if the land is required
or construction of a Miami River crossing.
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The Applicant .will .negotiate an agreement with the Off -Street Parking
Authority, providing for two traffic lanes on Chopin Plaza unobstructed
by parking :Movements `for adequate access to the hotel, with tF
balance of :right-of-way on Chopin Plaza devoted 'to parking anc
Miami River Walk purposes.
The Applicant will provide at least the spaces that
by the Dade County Zoning Code (Section 33-I24(a))
parking
for exclusive use
The Applicant "may provide such
supply -through construction of additional self -parking
facilities,
through facility redesign, through design forand provision of valet
parking, or a combination of the above methods.
The Applicant wiII dedicate
pedestrian easement of
20' to 'the City of, Miami in perpetuity for:Miami River.. Walk purposes,
and will provide furniture and landscaping deemed necessary by the
City of Miami. The Applicant will
design the easementarea and
adjacent private space to, allow views and access from, the
estab Iishments,:while_ foster ingappropriate
Responsibility formaintaining all sections of the walk ;wil
in the dedication document.
8. The Applicant' will incorporate a
1 additional
project
public use of the walkway.
I be specified
information requested
by the South Florida Regional Planning Council and revisions submitted
by the Applicant subsequent to original submission of the Application
for Development Approval into a complete document and will provide
copies to the South Florida Regional Planning Council, Cityof Miami
Dade County, and the State.
10.
The DevelopmentlOrder shall .be null and void if substantial develop-:-
ment of the site has not begun within two (2)'years-.of the recorded
date of the' Development Order.
The Application` for Development Approvaiis: incorporated by reference:',
.t heDevelopmentOrderof the City of`Miami�:as follows:
"the Application for Development Approval is incorporated
herein by reference and relied upon by the parties in dia
charging their„ statutory duties under.: Chapter 380, Fioride
Statutes. Substantial compliance with the°representattons
contained in the Application for Development Approvalis a
condition for approval unless waived or modified by agreement
among the parties."
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