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LEGISTAR FILE ID: 09-00141mu April 1, 2009 Item # P.1
APPLICANT Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager, on behalf of City of Miami, a
Florida Municipal Corporation.
REQUEST/LOCATION Consideration of a Major Use Special Permit for the Miami Ballpark
project, located approximately 1501 NW 3rd Street, 1350 NW 4th
Street, 1390 and 1680 NW 5th Street, 1380 and 1610 NW 6th
Street, and 1600 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida
COMMISSION DISTRICT [Commissioner Joe Sanchez - District 3]
LEGAL DESCRIPTION See supporting documentation
PETITION A resolution of the Miami Planning Advisory Board recommending
approval or denial of a resolution of the Miami City Commission with
attachments, approving with conditions, a Major Use Special Permit
pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, as
amended, for the Miami Ballpark project, to be located at
approximately 1501 Northwest 3rd Street, 1350 Northwest 4th
Street, 1390 and 1680 northwest 5th Street, 1380 and 1610
Northwest 6th Street, and 1600 Northwest 7th Street, Miami, Florida;
in order to construct a mixed use complex including a Ballpark
Stadium with retractable roof of approximately 269 feet, 0 inches
a.g.l. at top, with 37,000 seats; approximately 61,678 square feet of
accessory retail space; approximately 96 residential units, and 5,809
off-street parking spaces
PLANNING RECOMMENDATION Approval with conditions
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION
See supporting documentation
VOTE:
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CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING DEPARTMENT
444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130
PHONE (305) 416-1500
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Date Printed: 3/23/2009 Page 1
ANALYSIS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
for
Miami Ballpark
located at approximately
1501 NW 3rd Street
FILE ID: 09-00141mu
Pursuant to ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Miami, Florida, the subject proposal for the Miami Ballpark project, to be located at
approximately 1501 NW 3rd Street has been reviewed to allow a Major Use Special
Permit per articles 13 and 17, to construct a mixed use project complex including a
Ballpark Stadium with approximately 37,000 seats, approximately 269 feet, 0 inches
A.G.L. at top of the retractable roof, approximately 61,678 square feet of Accessory
Retail space, and approximately 96 Residential Units. The proposed project will provide
5,809 off-street parking spaces (4,840 in structured parking and 969 parking spaces on
surface lots as interim parking).
This Permit also includes the following requests:
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition
(2), to allow a non-residential development in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000)
square feet of floor area, 1,100,956 square feet in this case;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition
(7), for any single use or combination of uses requiring or proposing to provide in excess
of five hundred (500) off-street parking spaces, 5,809 parking spaces in this case;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition
(6), for Recreational, cultural, or entertainment facilities involving in excess of fifteen
hundred (1,500) off-street parking spaces, 5,809 parking spaces in this case;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, Under
Conditional Principal Uses of G/I Districts, to allow the development of a Major Sport
Facility;
The Major Use Special Permit encompasses the following Special Permits and
additional Requests:
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 903.1, to allow a
project designed as a single site and occupies lots divided by a street or alley;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, to allow
modifications in setbacks up to a maximum of 50% of the required setbacks (Ordinance
No.13033);
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CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, to allow retail and
restaurant developments serving as accessory uses or structures to Major sports
facilities (Ordinance No.13033);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1512, to allow a
waiver of City of Miami Off-street Parking Guides & Standards for reduction of required
backup distance in driveway isles less than the required 23 feet (plans submitted are
very preliminary and project must comply with all applicable parking standards prior to
obtaining a building permit);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, Class, to allow
parking reduction of up to ten percent (10%) of the required off-street parking spaces for
Major sports facilities located within one (1) mile of a Metrorail or People Mover Station
or Mass transit facility (Ordinance No.13033);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1512, to allow a
waiver of City of Miami Off-street Parking Guides & Standards for the required additional
foot when a parking stall abuts a column, wall or any other obstruction (plans submitted
are very preliminary and project must comply with all applicable parking standards prior
to obtaining a building permit),
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 922.4, to allow
maneuvering of trucks on public rights-of-way with referral to Public Works Director;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 908, Sub -Section
908.2, Access, to allow driveways of width greater than 25 feet;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 927. to allow temporary
structures, occupancies, and uses reasonably necessary for construction such as
construction fence, covered walkway and if encroaching public property must be
approved by other city departments;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 906.9, to allow
temporary carnival, festival, fair or similar type event on privately owned or City -owned
land such as a ground breaking ceremony;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 916.2.1, to allow
parking for temporary special event such as ground breaking ceremonies;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 918.2, to allow
temporary off-street offsite parking for construction crews working on a commercial
project under construction;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 920.1.2, to allow
construction trailer(s) and other temporary construction offices such as watchman's
quarters, leasing and sales centers;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5, Sub -Section
10.5.4.2, G/I Government and Institutional, Temporary Signs (3) , to allow temporary
development signs;
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REQUEST, for waiver of CHAPTER 36 NOISE, Section 36-6 Construction
Equipment (a) permitting the operation of construction equipment exceeding the sound
level of a reading of 0.79 weighted average dBA at any time and/or day subject to the
City Manager Exception pursuant to Section 36-6 (c) and all the applicable criteria.
In determining the appropriateness of the proposed project, the Planning
Department has referred this project to the Large Scale Development Committee
(LSDC), to the Planning Internal Design Review Committee, and Urban
Development Review Board for additional input and recommendations; the
following findings have been made:
• It is found that the proposed development project will benefit the area by creating a
Major Sport Facility with additional commercial and residential opportunities in the
Little Havana NET District, bounded by NW 7th Street to the north; NW 3rd Street to
the South; NW 16th Avenue to the East; and NW 14th Avenue to the West.
• It is found that pursuant to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Map, the
existing Future Land Use category for the property is "Major Institutional - Public
Facilities - Transportation and Utilities".
• It is found that the proposed project is not located along a Primary Pedestrian
Pathway.
• It is found that the proposed project is not located within an Archeological
Conservation area.
• It is found that the complex is proposed in a site with a 45.11± acres of gross lot
area, and 32.12± acres of net lot area.
• It is found that the project is not requesting any bonuses and it is proposing a
combined floor area of 45.11± gross acre site for a total FAR of 1,100,956 sq. ft.,
which is below the 3,379,465 sq. ft. allowed for a FAR of 1.72 of the GLA.
• It is found that the total square footage provided is comprised by approximately
61,678 square feet for Retail; approximately 86,278 square feet for Residential use;
and approximately 953,000 square feet for the Ballpark.
• It is found that the project is requesting a parking reduction of up to ten percent
(10%) of the required off-street parking spaces for Major sports facilities located
within one (1) mile of a Metrorail or People Mover Station or Mass transit facility
(Ordinance No.13033);
• It is found that the approximately 5,809 off-street parking spaces provided (4,840 in
structured parking and 969 parking spaces on surface lots as interim parking) is
above the required 5,048 of parking spaces required for the project.
• It is found that Miami -Dade County Public Schools, on March 20, 2009, has
conducted a public school concurrency review for this application and has
determined that it DOES MEET (Concurrency Met) all applicable LOS Standards for
a Final Development order as adopted in the local Government's Educational
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Element and incorporated in the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility
Planning in Miami -Dade County.
• It is found that the proposed project was reviewed for design appropriateness by the
Urban Development Review Board on January 21, 2009, and recommended
approval.
• It is found that the maximum height of the proposed complex, approximately 269 feet
0 inches A.G.L. at top of the retractable roof, conform to the unlimited high allow by
the zoning designation
• It is found that the Miami -Dade Aviation Department provided a Height Analysis
review of the proposed project, stating that the assumed maximum height of 282 feet
Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) for the stadium and 69 feet AMSL for the associated
parking garage structures at this location conform to the Miami International Airport
(Wilcox Field) Zoning Ordinance.
• It is found that the proposed open space for the project (553,747 square feet at
28.18% GLA) is above the minimum required open space (294,721 square feet at
15% GLA) for this project.
• It is found that the project is expected to cost approximately $634 million ($515
million for the ballpark; $94 million for the parking garage and $25 million for public
infrastructure), and to employ approximately 4,558 workers during construction (FTE -
Full Time Employees); The project will also result in the creation of approximately
1,667 permanent new jobs (FTE) for building operations and will generate
approximately $9.47 millions annually in tax revenues to the City (2009 dollars).
• It is found that the Large Scale Development Committee reviewed the project on
December 17, 2008 to address the expressed technical concerns raised at said
Large Scale Development Committee meeting.
It is found that on November 25, 2008, the City of Miami Public Works Department
provided a review of the project with general comments and no specific street
improvements required.
It is found that the proposed Miami Ballpark stadium project, as part of the complex,
was reviewed by the Internal Design Review Committee of the Planning Department
on January 6, 2009, and the following revised pertinent comments were made:
Urban Design: 1) Identify where public transit buses will be loading and stacking. It
is essential to provide convenient public transportation access that will not impede
circulation around the site, understanding that a western surface lot will be used for
charter buses; 2) The relocation of the recreational baseball field to a smaller site
closer to the intersection of NW 17th Ave and NW 7th Street is inappropriate due to
the volume of this intersection. Consider maintaining the current site for the
recreational baseball field and restroom building. Architecture: 1) Please provide
proposed color palettes for all fencing, railings, metalwork, site furniture, and the like.
Landscape: 1) Consider an alternative tree species to the Tabebuia Caraiba. There
are concerns with this type of planting due their irregular growth habit and weakness
in storms; 2) All trees planted along streets or adjacent to pedestrian walkways need
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to be planted at a minimum of sixteen (16') feet in height, with a three (3") inch
caliber, and five (5') feet of clear trunk; 3) Staff recommends Live Oaks to have a
minimum spread of eight (8') feet.
It is found that the proposed Parking Garage project, as part of the Miami Ballpark
complex, was reviewed by the Internal Design Review Committee of the Planning
Department on January 12, 2009, and the following revised pertinent comments
were made: Urban Design: 1) Continue to develop the approaches to the stadium
along NW 15th Avenue. Paving materials and sidewalk treatments should be
consistent with the rest of the proposal; 2) Please provide dimensions for all
walkways, curb cuts, and drive aisles. Cross sections illustrating the sidewalk width
and arrangement are preferred; 3) Incorporate additional enhanced crosswalks and
treatments for intersections and connections outside of the stadium site to the
surrounding neighborhood, such as major intersections along NW 7th Street and NW
17th Avenue; 4) The pedestrian sidewalk is encouraged to remain at a consistent
height throughout the site. This is especially important across the entrance and exit
driveways to the garages where there will be heavy pedestrian traffic. All vehicles
shall rise to the sidewalk level with ramping beginning at the outer edge of the curb,
with the ramp slope being the maximum allowed by Public Works; 5) Consider
providing on street parking along NW 3rd Street as a benefit to residents and to
provide additional parking for the stadium during game times. Architecture: 1) The
proposed elevations and perspectives should provide an appropriate solution for the
parking garage. Please update the floor plan drawings to illustrate the five bay
segments and window openings. The recessed panels between these segments are
necessary to break up the large massing of the garage; 2) The proposed art at the
display screens in multiple colors as illustrated are appropriate. If the screens are not
to be placed on the building, this fagade shall be treated identically to the others,
including the textured panel insets. Additionally, verify with the Zoning Department
the applicability of providing advertisements on these screens. Any proposed
advertisement shall be reviewed by the Planning Department; 3) Provide material
samples or precedent photographs of the screening material proposed along the
ground floor of the garage facing the stadium and residential neighborhood. Metal
grill works are necessary, especially at the ground floor to screen views of cars,
lights and mechanical equipment. Consider other architectural treatments or
landscaping; 4) Continue to develop ways to obscure views of cars, lighting, and
mechanical systems within the garage. Orient lighting and other necessary systems
in a way that is not easily seen from the street or neighboring properties; 5) It is
essential that the lighting system for the rooftop parking level is designed in a way to
minimize glare and spillover to neighboring residential properties. Indicate how this
will be accomplished. Landscape: 1) Paving pattern design and materials shall be
consistent between the garages and stadium, as illustrated in the December 8, 2008
Miami Ballpark Conceptual Landscape Plan. Incorporate additional treatments to the
roadways, if possible, that would continue the pattern across vehicular areas;
2) Continue to develop the interim green space, along NW 3rd Street, into usable
linear park. Additional landscaping is suggested. Please provide updated landscape
information.
It is found that the Environmental Impact Analysis conducted by WRS Compass, and
submitted as part of the MUSP application concludes that: "Engineering controls are
not anticipated. This will have a positive impact on the environment. WRS anticipates
that this project will have a neutral effect on the wetlands, air and flora and fauna.
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This project will have a positive impact on the soil, and groundwater, and surface
water quality".
It is found that on February 5, 2009, the City's Traffic Consultant, URS Corp.,
provided a review (R # 003) of the Traffic Impact Analysis submitted by the applicant
and has found the traffic analysis sufficient with the following commitments by the
applicant: 1) Provide a stand-alone document to address Pedestrian and Bicycle
Routes for Ballpark Events, identifying safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle
connections leading to and from the Ballpark, connecting off-site parking, existing or
programmed greenways, transit corridors and transit stations. The Applicant shall
continue to coordinate with Miami -Dade County Public Works and the City of Miami
in the development and review of this stand-alone document; 2) Work with Miami -
Dade Transit, Miami -Dade- County, Tri -Rail and the City of Miami to assure
convenient transit services in the vicinity of the site, to extend transit service hours
and to provide special transit services to accommodate post game passengers on
game days; 3) Work with Miami -Dade Transit, Miami -Dade County and the City of
Miami to determine the best location for transit connections serving the Ballpark; and
4) Coordinate with the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County in the preparation of a
Network Simulation Analysis that will demonstrate the interactive operational effects
of pre -game and post -game traffic to and from the Ballpark. Special attention will be
given to vehicle queuing at critical intersections and traffic operations into and out of
the Ballpark facilities.
Based on these findings, the Planning Department is recommending
approval of the requested Development Project with the following conditions:
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances
and other laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the option
of the Department, and to make recommendations concerning security measures
and systems; further submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to
commencement of construction, demonstrating how the Police Department
recommendations, if any, have been incorporated into the PROJECT security and
construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director why such
recommendations are impractical.
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue
indicating APPLICANT'S coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section
at the Department of Fire -Rescue in the review of the scope of the PROJECT, owner
responsibility, building development process and review procedures, as well as
specific requirements for fire protection and life safety systems, exiting, vehicular
access and water supply.
4) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of
Solid Waste that the PROJECT has addressed all concerns of the said Department
prior to the obtainment of a shell permit.
5) Comply with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan (including a
Contractor/Subcontractor Participation Plan) submitted to the City as part of the
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Application for Development Approval, with the understanding that the APPLICANT
must use its best efforts to follow the provisions of the City's Minority/Women
Business Affairs and Procurement Program as a guide.
6) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the City with a recorded copy
of the MUSP permit resolution and development order,
7) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that
includes the following: a temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement
policy; a construction noise management plan with an enforcement policy; and a
maintenance plan for the temporary construction site; said plan shall be subject to
the review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any
building permits and shall be enforced during construction activity. All construction
activity shall remain in full compliance with the provisions of the submitted
construction plan; failure to comply may lead to a suspension or revocation of this
Major Use Special Permit.
8) In so far as this Major Use Special Permit includes the subordinate approval
of a series of Class I Special Permits for which specific details have not yet been
developed or provided, the applicant shall provide the Planning Department with all
subordinate Class I Special Permit plans and detailed requirements for final review
and approval of each one prior to the issuance of any of the subordinate approvals
required in order to carry out any of the requested activities and/or improvements
listed in this development order or captioned in the plans approved by it.
9) If the project is to be developed in phases, the Applicant shall submit an
interim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land
occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the future phases are not
developed, said plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall be subject to
review and approval by the Planning Director.
10) Pursuant to design related comments received by the Planning Director, the
applicant shall meet the following conditions for each component of the proposed
complex: The Stadium (a) Provide convenient public transportation access that will
not impede circulation around the site; (b) Maintain the current site for the
recreational baseball field and restroom building; (c) Provide proposed color palettes
for all fencing, railings, metalwork, site furniture, and the like; (d) Submit alternative
tree species to the Tabebuia Caraiba; (e) All trees planted along streets or adjacent
to pedestrian walkways need to be planted at a minimum of sixteen (16') feet in
height, with a three (Y) inch caliper, and five (5) feet of clear trunk; the Parking
Garage: (f) Submit alternatives to the approaches to the stadium along NW 15th
Avenue. Paving materials and sidewalk treatments should be consistent with the rest
of the proposal; (g) Provide dimensions for all walkways, curb cuts, and drive aisles,
and cross sections illustrating the sidewalk width and arrangement; (h) Incorporate
additional enhanced crosswalks and treatments for intersections and connections
outside of the stadium site to the surrounding neighborhood, such as major
intersections along NW 7th Street and NW 17th Avenue; (i) The pedestrian sidewalk
is encouraged to remain at a consistent height throughout the site, especially across
the entrance and exit driveways to the garages. Architecture: (j) Provide updated
floor plan drawings illustrating the five bay segments and window openings for the
parking garage, breaking up the large massing of the garage; (k) Any alteration to
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the proposed art display screens on the building, as illustrated have to be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Department; (1) Any proposed advertisement shall be
verified by Office of Zoning and reviewed by the Planning Department; (m) Provide
material samples or precedent photographs of the screening material proposed
along the ground floor of the garage facing the stadium and residential
neighborhood. Submit proposal considering other architectural treatments or
landscaping; (n) Orient lighting and other necessary systems in a way that is not
easily seen from the street or neighboring properties; (o) Submit alternatives to the
lighting system for the rooftop parking level in a way to minimize glare and spillover
to neighboring residential properties, indicating how this will be accomplished;
(p) Paving pattern design and materials shall be consistent between the garages and
stadium, as illustrated in the December 8, 2008 Miami Ballpark Conceptual
Landscape Plan; (q) Provide a proposal to develop the interim green space, along
NW 3rd Street, into usable linear park, including additional landscaping.
11) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Development Order, record a
certified copy of the Development Order specifying that the Development Order runs
with the land and is binding on the Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or
severally.
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Projects in the Vicinity
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C I T Y O F M I A M
P L A N N I N G D E P A R T M E N T
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
IDR 08-045
NEW FLORIDA MARLINS STADIUM
SITE OF THE ORANGE BOWL
NET DISTRICT: LITTLE HAVANA
01.06.2009
COMMENTS:
The following comments represent the unified vision of the Pre -Application Design Review Committee, which
consists of staff members in the Urban Design and Land Development Divisions. The City of Miami strives to
achieve diverse, sustainable, pedestrian -friendly neighborhoods, promote transit connections, and provide safe
and comfortable buildings, streets, and parks that contribute to a prosperous city for all residents to enjoy.
Urban Design
• Identify where public transit buses will be loading and stacking. It is essential to provide convenient
public transportation access that will not impede circulation around the site. The committee
understands that a western surface lot will be used for charter buses.
• The relocation of the recreational baseball field to a smaller site closer to the intersection of NW 171'
Ave and NW 71b Street is inappropriate due to the volume of this intersection. Consider maintaining
the current site for the recreational baseball field and restroom building.
Architecture
• Please provide proposed color palettes for all fencing, railings, metalwork, site furniture, and the like.
Landscape
• Consider an alternative tree species to the Tabebuia Caraiba. There are concerns with this type of
planting due their irregular growth habit and weakness in storms.
• All trees planted along streets or adjacent to pedestrian walkways need to be planted at a minimum of
sixteen (16� feet in height, with a three (3") inch caliper, and five (5') feet of clear trunk.
• Staff recommends Live Oaks to have a minimum spread of eight (8� feet.
The Planning Department reserves the right to comment further on the project as details and/or explanations
are provided and may revise previous comments based on this additional information.
*** Please note that the Planning Department reviews Special Permit proposals based on architectural design,
site planning and urban design issues. The project still needs to be reviewed and comply with other
department's requirements.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board.
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C I T Y O F M I A M
P L A N N I N G D E P A R T M E N T
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
IDR 08-044
ORANGE BOWL PARKING GARAGES
SITE OF THE ORANGE BOWL
NET DISTRICT: LITTLE HAVANA
1.12.2009
COMMENTS:
The following comments represent the unified vision of the Pre -Application Design Review Committee, which
consists of staff members in the Urban Design and Land Development Divisions. The City of Miami strives to
achieve diverse, sustainable, pedestrian -friendly neighborhoods, promote transit connections, and provide safe
and comfortable buildings, streets, and parks that contribute to a prosperous city for all residents to enjoy.
Urban Design
• Continue to develop the approaches to the stadium along NW 151b Avenue. Paving materials and
sidewalk treatments should be consistent with the rest of the proposal.
• Please provide dimensions for all walkways, curb cuts, and drive aisles. Cross sections illustrating the
sidewalk width and arrangement are preferred.
• Incorporate additional enhanced crosswalks and treatments for intersections and connections outside
of the stadium site to the surrounding neighborhood, such as major intersections along NW 71b Street
and NW 17th Avenue.
• The pedestrian sidewalk is encouraged to remain at a consistent height throughout the site. This is
especially important across the entrance and exit driveways to the garages where there will be heavy
pedestrian traffic. All vehicles shall rise to the sidewalk level with ramping beginning at the outer edge
of the curb, with the ramp slope being the maximum allowed by Public Works.
• Consider providing on street parking along NW 3,d Street as a benefit to residents and to provide
additional parking for the stadium during game times.
Architecture
• The committee thinks the proposed elevations and perspectives provide an appropriate solution for
the parking garage. Please update the floor plan drawings to illustrate the five bay segments and
window openings. The committee feels the recessed panels between these segments are necessary to
break up the large massing of the garage.
• The committee agrees with the proposed art display screens in multiple colors as illustrated. If the
screens are not to be placed on the building, this facade shall be treated identically to the others,
including the textured panel insets. Additionally, verify with the Zoning Department the applicability
of providing advertisements on these screens. Any proposed advertisement shall be reviewed by the
Planning Department.
• Provide material samples or precedent photographs of the screening material proposed along
the ground floor of the garage facing the stadium and residential neighborhood. The committee
generally discourages the use of metal grillwork, unless exceptional in nature. It is necessary, especially
at the ground floor, to screen views of cars, lights and mechanical equipment. Consider other
architectural treatments or landscaping.
• Continue to develop ways to obscure views of cars, lighting, and mechanical systems within the
garage. Orient lighting and other necessary systems in a way that is not easily seen from the street or
neighboring properties.
• It is essential that the lighting system for the rooftop parking level is designed in a way to minimize
glare and spillover to neighboring residential properties. Indicate how this will be accomplished.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board.
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Landscape
• Paving pattern design and materials shall be consistent between the garages and stadium, as illustrated
in the December 8, 2008 Miami Ballpark Conceptual Landscape Plan. Incorporate additional
treatments to the roadways, if possible, that would continue the pattern across vehicular areas.
• Continue to develop the interim greenspace, along NW 3,d Street, into usable linear park. Additional
landscaping is suggested. Please provide updated landscape information.
The Planning Department reserves the right to comment further on the project as details and/or explanations are provided
and may revise previous comments based on this additional information.
*** Please note that the Planning Department reviews Special Permit proposals based on architectural design, site planning
and urban design issues. The project still needs to be reviewed and comply with other department's requirements.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board.
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February 5, 2009
Ms. Lilia 1. Medina, AICP
Assistant Transportation Coordinator
City of Miami, Office of the City Manager/Transportation
444 SW 2nd Avenue (I Oil Floor)
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: Marlins Ball Park— MUSP (R # 003)
;Sufficiency letter
Dear Ms. Medina;
Via eMail and US Mail
Subsequent to our January 7, 2009 review comments for the subject project, we have received a response letter and
revisions to the report from Cathy Sweefapple & Associates (CS&A) dated February 5, 2008. A copy of CS&A's
response letter is attached herewith.
At this time, we conclude that the traffic impact report meets the traffic requirements and the study is found to be
sufficient with following commitments by the applicant subsequent to and as a condition of the MUSP approval:
Provide a stand-alone document to address Pedestrian and Bicycle Routes for Ballpark Events, identifying safe and
convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections leading to and from the Ballpark, connecting off-site parking, existing
or programmed greenways, transit corridors and transit stations. The Applicant shall continue to coordinate with
Miami -Dade County Public Works and the City of Miami in the development and review of this stand-alone document.
Work with Miami -Dade Transit, Miami -Dade County, Tri -Rail and the City of Miami to assure convenient transit
services in the vicinity of the site, to extend transit service hours and to provide special transit services to
accommodate post game passengers on game days.
Work with Miami -Dade Transit, Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami to determine the best location for transit
connections serving the Ballpark.
Coordinate with the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County in the preparation of a Network Simulation Analysis that
will demonstrate the interactive operational effects of pre -game and post -game traffic to and from the Ballpark.
Special attention will be given to vehicle queuing at critical intersections and traffic operations into and out of the
Ballpark parking facilities.
Further, the applicant should coordinate with Miami -Dade County Traffic Signals Division to secure approval of the
proposed traffic signals.
Should you have any questions, please call Ms. Geysa Sosa or me at 954.739.1881.
Sincerely,
URS orpor io Sout �n
Raj Sh nmu m, RE,
Senior raffic ineer
URS Corporation
3343 West Commercial Boulevard
Suite loo
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel: 954.739.1881
Fax: 954.739.1789
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Attachment
Co: Mr. Antonio E. Perez, Planner 11, City of Miami Planning
Mr. Jose Gonzales, PE, City of Miami
Ms. Cathy Sweetapple, AICP, Cathy Sweefapple & Associates
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
Planning Department
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FROM: Stephanie N. Grindell, Director
Public Works Department
DATE: November 25, 2008 FILE:
SUBJECT: Large Scale Development
Review — Miami Ballpark
(Marlins)
REFERENCES:
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The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the c:
development entitled Miami Ballpark (Marlins) and has the following comments. w n
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1. The platting procedure must be completed to close and vacate rights-of-way. Building
permits may be obtained during the platting procedure in accordance with City Code
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2. The retractable roof support column, foundation, rail and roof must not encroach onto
proposed Tract "D" (Parking Garage P-3 site).
3. "Yards" are required in G/I zoning. Verify that the residential component of parking
garages P-3 and P-4 complies with visibility triangle requirements at street intersections. .
- ---- - - -4.- Landscaping and decorative sidewalks extend into the right of way. -The agreement --
between the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and Florida Marlins shall identify
individual maintenance responsibilities.
5. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building flood elevation
must be accomplished on private property. Stairs, ramps, retaining walls, etc. will not
be permitted in the public right of way and the record profile street grade can not be
changed to accommodate the proposed building ground floor elevation.
6. The maximum slope for a driveway ramp sloping downward toward the street is 1:10
for the last 20 feet to the property line. All on-site stormwater must be retained on-
site in accordance with Miami -Dade Department of Environmental Resources
Management requirements including driveways and plazas adjacent to the public
streets. All plazas and driveways must be graded or trench drains provided to prevent
"sheet flow" entering the right of way.. If deep drainage wells are selected for
stormwater disposal, they must be located on-site in an open area to accommodate
future maintenance access.
7. Public Works policy requires that no closures of vehicular travel lanes will be
permitted during the course of construction unless a temporary replacement lane,
approved by the Public Works Department, is constructed and maintained by the
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, Director
Planning and Zoning Department
November 25, 2008
Page 3
Contractor throughout the duration of the lane closure. A maintenance of traffic plan
is required for any temporary right of way closure request.
8. In order to mitigate traffic congestion and problems associated with unregulated
parking throughout the neighborhood, the Contractor/Developer shall be required to
provide approved, designated off-site parking for workers and, if necessary, a shuttle
service to the work site. The parking/shuttle plan shall be coordinated with the local
City of Miami NET Service Center.
9. Since this project is more than one acre in total construction area, the methods of
construction must comply with the City of Miami Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Permit (MS4). This project will require a Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment permit. For information on a
DEP permit application, please contact the Public Works Department at (305) 416-
1200 or www.dep.state.fl.us./water/stonnwater/npdes.
10. Infrastructure improvements, including street improvements, shall be in accordance
with the Agreement between the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County. A thorough
cleaning of all stormwater drainage inlets and storm sewer pipes adjacent to the
building site shall be required at the completion of the project. The streets and
avenues adjacent to the project site must be clear of dust and construction debris at all
times.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard Hehners,
Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
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c: Stephanie N. Grindell, Director, Public Works Department
Lourdes Slazyk, Zoning Administrator, Zoning Department
Roberto Lavernia, Chief of Land Development, Planning Department.
Robert Fenton, Project Manager & Senior Assistant to the City Manger. City Managers
Office
bc: Development and Roadway Plans
Central
C I T Y O F M I A M I
P L A N N I N G D E P A R T M E N T
URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (UDRB)
1/21/2009
Resolution for Recommendation to the Director of Planning
Item No. 3: Orange.Bowl Redevelopment- Miami Ballpark
A motion was made by Dean Lewis and seconded by Rudolph Moreno for a resolution recommending to
the Director of the Department of Planning approval hath conditions for a Major Use Special Kermit for the
project Orange Bowl Redevelopment located at 1600 NW 7`' Street with a vote of 3 to 0.
Vote List:
Yes
No
Recused
Absent
Todd B, Tragash, chyme
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Tulip Diaz, Vice chlicman
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Robert Behar
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Willy Bermello
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Rollin Bosco
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Carlos Jurado
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Dean Lewis
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Rudolph Moreno
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Dr. Augusto Newell
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Ernesto Santos
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Conditions:
• Further articulate the parking garages with a complementary architectural style that enhances and unifies
the stadium and parking structures.
• Create greater variety in the articulation of parking garage's massing and ventilation openings,
Notes:
• Assure that the ground level paving materials and landscape are continuous and integrate the overall site
design. Consider extending the landscape or patterns created onto the garage facades in some manner.
Attest:
Ana Ge rt -S hez, ire or
Alexander Adams, UDRB Officer
MR. -
MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Commercial Airport:
Miami International Airport
General Aviation Airports:
Dade -Collier Training &Transition
Homestead General
Kendall-Tamiami Executive
Opa-locka
Opa-locka West
Mr. Roberto Lavernia
Chief of Land Development
City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Ave, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33130
December 11, 2008
C-) Miami -Dade Aviation Department
P.O. Box 025504
Miami, Florida 33102-5504
T 305-876-7000 F 305-876-0948
www.miami-airport.com
miamidade.gov
RE: Determination Number DN -08-11-091 Airspace and Land Use Analysis for the
Miami Ballpark Stadium Project located at 1501 NW Yd Street, Miami, FL
Folio No.: 01-4102-004-0010
Dear Mr. Lavernia:
The Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) is in receipt of your Large Scale Development
submission dated November 19, 2008, for an airspace/land-use zoning analysis and
determination letter for the above referenced project.
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Airspace Review:
Our review finds that the assumed maximum height of 282 feet Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL)
for the stadium and 69 feet AMSL for the associated parking garage structures at this location
conform to the Miami International Airport (Wilcox Field) Zoning Ordinance, approved by the
Miami -Dade County Commission on July 2007.
Any proposed construction at this location reaching or exceeding 179 feet AMSL is required to
be filed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) using Form 7460-1 "Notice of
Proposed Construction Alteration for Determination of Known Hazards." In addition, any
construction cranes reaching or exceeding 179 ft AMSL must be filed by the Construction
Contractor using the same form. Thus, for any structure or crane at this location reaching or
exceeding 179 ft AMSL, FAA form 7460-1 must be filed. The form is available through this
office or through the FAA website: https:Hoeaaa.faa.gov. This form should be mailed to:
Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Airspace Branch - ASW 520,,2601 Meacham Blvd,
Ft. Worth, TX 76137-0520. Alternatively, the Applicant (Sponsor) may "e -file online at
https:/oeaaa.faa.gov.
Our preliminary analysis, however, indicates that the stadium assumed structure 'height of 282 ft.::
AMSL may have certain impacts to •Miami International Airport's Terminal Instrument
Procedures (TERPS) surfaces as follows:
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• MIA Runway 27 NDB Final Approach: exceeds ;by 42 -
• MIA Runway 27 LNAV Final Approach: e)(ceeds.by 1'2 ft
Mr. Roberto Lavernia
December 11, 2008
Page 2
These impacts will require separate review by the FAA upon the developer's submittal of form
7460-1 to the FAA. Therefore this letter does not constitute approval by MDAD for construction
until coordination and a "No -Hazard" determination from the FAA is obtained.
Based on the above, MDAD would not object to a proposed stadium height that conforms to the
Miami International Airport (Wilcox Field) Zoning Ordinance as long as:
1) FAA determines that the construction of building at the above mentioned height will
not diminish or affect the safety, efficiency or capacity of the Miami International
Airport in any way; and
2) FAA issues a "Determination of No Hazard" for this project and location; and,
3) An interested party does not file a "petition for review" to FAA's aeronautical study
that has yet to be completed for this project and location.
Please note that the airspace review process is governed by two different regulations: the Code
of Miami -Dade County Article XXXVII, Miami International Airport (Wilcox Field) Zoning,
and Federal Regulation Title 14 Part 77. The FAA has its own airspace evaluation requirements,
- - - -- - - and -issues airspace determinations for structures and cranes based on the particular facts then-
presented
hen presented before the FAA. The County's Aviation Department or the applicable municipal
building official determines whether the County's height limitations are met, and FAA
determines whether FAA building, marking and height requirements are met. It is the
responsibility of the Aviation Department to administer and enforce the regulations prescribed in
the Miami International Airport (Wilcox Field) Zoning Ordinance.
Furthermore, please note that upon completion of this project, no Certificate of Use and
Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by a municipality or Miami -Dade County until approval
is obtained by this office certifying that the structure was built no higher that the height approved
by this letter. The approval shall be issued by this office after submittal by applicant of the
required information as outlined in the Miami International Airport (Wilcox Field) Zoning
Ordinance, Section 33-349 Airspace Approvals, Paragraph A, Subsection 2.
This height determination is based, in part, on the description provided to us by you, which
includes specific structure location and heights. Any changes in the tower location, layout, or
height will void this determination. Any future construction or alteration, including an increase
in heights requires separate notice to the FAA and MDAD.
Land Use Review:
Based on the available information, MDAD has determined that the referenced property is clear
of any land use restrictive zones as defined in the Code of Miami -Dade County, Article XXXVII
Miami International Airport (Wilcox Field) Zoning, Section 33-336.
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Mr. Roberto Lavernia
December 11, 2008
Page 3
Should you have any questions in obtaining and/or filling out FAA form 7460-1 or if I can be of
any further assistance, please feel free to contact me at 305-876-8080.
JR/AH/cf
C: Ray Baker, CMO
Max Fajardo, MDAD _
Sunil Harman, MDAD
Anely Herrera, MDAD
Marc C. LaFerrier, DP&Z
D. Holness, DP&Z
Orlando Toledo, City of Miami
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, City of Miami
Lourdes Slazyk, City of Miami
Robert Fenton, City of Miami
Antonio E. Perez, City of Miami
Cesar Perez, FAA Air Traffic
Ines Marrero-Priegues, Holland & Knight, LLP
File Zoning
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Superintendent of Schools
Alberto M. Carvalho
March 20, 2009
City of Miami
1501 NW 3`d Street
Miami, FL 33125
RE: PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION
MIAMI BALL PARK
Dear Applicant:
Miami -Dade County School Board
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chair
Dr. Marta P6rez, Vice Chair
Agustin J. Barrera
Renier Diaz de la Portilla
Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman
Perla Tabares Hantman
Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway
Dr. Martin Karp
Ana Rivas Logan
Pursuant to State Statutes and the 2008 Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public
School Facility Planning, the above -referenced residential development application was
reviewed for compliance with Public School Concurrency. Accordingly, attached please find the
School District's Concurrency Determination Analysis. As you will note, the applicable Level of
Service (LOS) standards of 100% Florida Inventory of School Housing (FISH) have been met at
the three school levels and as such, capacity has been reserved for a one year period, under
Master Concurrency Number MA0109012300077.
The reservation term will expire on March 20, 2010 and may be extended for a maximum of five
(5) one-year intervals, for a total school concurrency reservation period of six years. Extensions
may be requested 120 days prior to the expiration date, via email address concurrency
@dadeschools.net. Extensions will be granted, upon payment of the corresponding review fee
and acknowledgement from the local government. However, the reservation period may not
exceed the term of the development approval issued by the City of Miami.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 305-995-4501.
IMR:mo
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Attachments
cc: Ms. Ana Rijo-Conde, AICP
Mr. Fernando Albuerne
Ms. Vivian G. Villaamil
Local Government
School Concurrency Master File
Facilities Planning
Ana Rijo-Conde, AICP, Planning Officer • 1450 N.E. 2 Ave. • Suite 525 • Miami, FL 33132
305-995-7285 • (FAX) • 305-995-4760 o arijo@dadeschools.net
Concurrency Management System (CMS)
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
Concurrency Management System
School Concurrency Determination
MDCPS Application Number: SP0109012300077 Local Government (LG): Miami
Date Application Received: 1/23/2009 10:48:53 AM LG Application Number: 09-00141MU
Type of Application: Site Plan
Applicant's Name: Miami Ballpark
Address/Location: 1501 NW 3 Street
Master Folio Number: 0141020040010
Additional Folio Number(s):
PROPOSED # OF UNITS 96
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED UNITS: Q
SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED UNITS: Q
MULTIFAMILY UNITS: 96
CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREA SCHOOLS
CSA
Facility Name
Net Available
Seats
Seats
LOS
Source
Id
Capacity
Required
Taken
Met
Type
4681
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
48
11
11
YES
Current
CSA
6361
JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE
189
5
5
YES
Current
CSA
7791
BOOKER T WASHINGTON SENIOR
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771
7
7
YES
Current
HIGH
CSA
ADJACENT SERVICE AREA SCHOOLS
*An Impact reduction of 11.84% included for charter and magnet schools (Schools of Choice).
MDCPS has conducted a public school concurrency review for this application and has determined that it DOES
MEET (Concurrency Met) all applicable LOS Standards for a Final Development order as adopted in the local
Government's Educational Element and incorporated in the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning
in Miami -Dade Countv.
Master Total
Concurrency MA0109012300077 Number 96
Number: of Units:
Issue Date: 3/20/200926;.35 PM Capacity Elementary:11 / Middle:5 / Senior: 7
Reserved:
Expiration 031210 1 :02.5 /
Date:
CPS Administ ator MDCPS Aut orized Signature
1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 525, Miami, Florida 53132 / 305-995-7634 / 305-995-4760 fax /
concurrency@dadeschools.net
. WAIVER REQUEST
FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY
' ° &World B REVIEW FEES
Waiver request fees will be granted upon meeting the following conditions:
1. Local government is the applicant
2. Local Government is the owner of the land associated with the application
3. Submit Waiver Request Form for each application
4. The exemption request must be pre -approved by the District via conc ru rency(c)-dadeschools.net,
prior to submitting application through the concurrency management system
Application Information
Local Government:
City of Miami
Application Name:
Miami Ball Park (Marlins)
Address:
1501 ;:NW 3rd Street
Folio Number (s):
01-4.102-004-0010
Land Owner of Record:
City of Miami
Type of Application:
Major Use Special Permit (MUSP )
Number of Residential
Units:
96
Authorized Administrator
Signature:
(Print your name and title)
M-DCPS Use Only
Authorized
M-DCPS Authorized
Administrator Signature:
(Print your name and title)
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Date:
Explain:
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Unauthorized "q ad -K_
Date:
Facilities Planning
Ana Rio -Conde, AICP, Planning Officer • School Board Administration Building 9450 N.E 2nd Ave. • Suite 525• Miami, FL 33132
305-995-7285.305-995-4760 (FAX) - arljo@dadeschools.net
File Number: 09-00141mu
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A RESOLUTION TO THE MIAMI
CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 170F
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, FOR THE MIAMI BALLPARK
PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1501 NORTHWEST 3RD
STREET, 1350 NORTHWEST 4TH STREET, 1390 AND 1680 NORTHWEST 5TH
STREET, 1380 AND 1610 NORTHWEST 6TH STREET, AND 1600 NORTHWEST
7TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED USE
COMPLEX INCLUDING A BALLPARK STADIUM WITH RETRACTABLE ROOF OF
APPROXIMATELY 269 FEET, 0 INCHES A.G.L. AT TOP, WITH 37,000 SEATS;
APPROXIMATELY 61,678 SQUARE FEET OF ACCESORY RETAIL SPACE;
APPROXIMATELY 96 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND 5,809 OFF-STREET PARKING
SPACES; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW;
PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2009, Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager, on behalf of City of
Miami, a Florida Municipal Corporation (referred to as "APPLICANT'), submitted a complete Application
for Major Use Special Permit for the Miami Ballpark (File I D#: 09-00141 mu) (referred to as "PROJECT')
pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, for the properties located at
approximately 1501 NW 3rd Street, 1350 NW 4th Street, 1390 and 1680 NW 5th Street, 1380 and 1610
NW 6th Street and 1600 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida, as legally described in "Exhibit A", attached and
incorporated; and
WHEREAS, development of the Project requires the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit
pursuant to Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Large Scale Development Committee met on December 17, 2008, to consider
the proposed project and offer its input; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Development Review Board met on January 21, 2009, to consider the
proposed project and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting on April 1, 2009, following an
advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB-*-* by a vote of - to - (-), item No. P.1,
recommending approval with conditions of the Major Use Special Permit Development Order as set
forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general
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3500 Pan American
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www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A RESOLUTION TO THE MIAMI
CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 170F
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, FOR THE MIAMI BALLPARK
PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1501 NORTHWEST 3RD
STREET, 1350 NORTHWEST 4TH STREET, 1390 AND 1680 NORTHWEST 5TH
STREET, 1380 AND 1610 NORTHWEST 6TH STREET, AND 1600 NORTHWEST
7TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED USE
COMPLEX INCLUDING A BALLPARK STADIUM WITH RETRACTABLE ROOF OF
APPROXIMATELY 269 FEET, 0 INCHES A.G.L. AT TOP, WITH 37,000 SEATS;
APPROXIMATELY 61,678 SQUARE FEET OF ACCESORY RETAIL SPACE;
APPROXIMATELY 96 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND 5,809 OFF-STREET PARKING
SPACES; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW;
PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2009, Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager, on behalf of City of
Miami, a Florida Municipal Corporation (referred to as "APPLICANT'), submitted a complete Application
for Major Use Special Permit for the Miami Ballpark (File I D#: 09-00141 mu) (referred to as "PROJECT')
pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, for the properties located at
approximately 1501 NW 3rd Street, 1350 NW 4th Street, 1390 and 1680 NW 5th Street, 1380 and 1610
NW 6th Street and 1600 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida, as legally described in "Exhibit A", attached and
incorporated; and
WHEREAS, development of the Project requires the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit
pursuant to Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Large Scale Development Committee met on December 17, 2008, to consider
the proposed project and offer its input; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Development Review Board met on January 21, 2009, to consider the
proposed project and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting on April 1, 2009, following an
advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB-*-* by a vote of - to - (-), item No. P.1,
recommending approval with conditions of the Major Use Special Permit Development Order as set
forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general
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welfare of the City of Miami to issue a Major Use Special Permit Development Order as hereinafter set
forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A Major Use Special Permit Development Order, incorporated within, is approved
subject to the conditions specified in the Development Order, per Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning
Ordinance No. 11000, for the PROJECT to be developed by the APPLICANT, at approximately 1501
NW 3rd Street, 1350 NW 4th Street, 1390 and 1680 NW 5th Street, 1380 and 1610 NW 6th Street, and
1600 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida, more particularly described on "Exhibit A," attached and
incorporated.
Section 3. The PROJECT is approved for the construction of a mixed use complex including a
ballpark stadium of 37,000 seats, an approximate 269 feet, 0 inches A.G.L. at top of the retractable roof,
approximately 61,678 square feet of accessory retail space, approximately 96 residential units, and
approximately 5,809 off-street parking space.
Section 4. The Major Use Special Permit Application for the Project also encompasses the lower
ranking Special Permits as set forth in the Development Order.
Section 5. The findings of fact set forth below are made with respect to the subject PROJECT:
a. The PROJECT is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan,
as amended.
b. The PROJECT is in accord with the proposed G/I (Government and Institutional) zoning
classification of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended.
c. Pursuant to Section 1305.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, the specific site plan aspects of the
PROJECT that have been found by the City Commission (based upon facts and reports prepared or
submitted by staff or others) to adhere to the following Design Review Criteria subject to the any
applicable conditions in the Development Order herein:
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA APPLICABILITY COMPLIANCE
1) Site and Urban Planning:
Design Review Criteria Applicability Compliance
(1) Respond to the physical contextual Yes Yes
environment taking into consideration
urban form and natural features;
(2) Siting should minimize the impact Yes Yes
of automobile parking and driveways
on the pedestrian environment and
adjacent properties;
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(3) Buildings on corner lots should Yes Yes
be oriented to the corner and public
street fronts.
II) Architecture and Landscape Architecture:
Design Review Criteria
Applicability
Compliance
(1) A project shall be designed to
Yes
Yes*
comply with all applicable landscape
ordinances;
(2) Respond to the neighborhood
Yes
Yes
context;
(3) Create a transition in bulk and
Yes
Yes
scale;
(4) Use architectural styles and details
Yes
Yes
(such as roof lines and fenestration),
colors and materials derivative from
surrounding area;
(5) Articulate the building facade
Yes
Yes
vertically and horizontally in
intervals that conform to the
existing structures in the vicinity
III) Pedestrian Oriented Development:
Design Review Criteria
(1) Promote pedestrian interaction;
(2) Design facades that respond
primarily to the human scale;
(3) Provide active, not blank facades.
Where blank walls are unavoidable,
they should receive design treatment.
IV) Streetscape and Open Space:
Design Review Criteria
(1) Provide usable open space that
allows for convenient and visible
pedestrian access from the public
sidewalk;
Applicability Compliance
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Applicability Compliance
Yes Yes
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(2) Landscaping, including plant Yes Yes*
material, trellises, special
pavements, screen walls, planters
and similar features should be
appropriately incorporated to
enhance the project.
V) Vehicular Access and Parking:
Design Review Criteria Applicability Compliance
(1) Design for pedestrian and Yes Yes
vehicular safety to minimize conflict
points;
(2) Minimize the number and width Yes Yes*
of driveways and curb cuts;
(3) Parking adjacent to a street front Yes Yes
should be minimized and where
possible should be located behind
the building;
(4) Use surface parking areas as Yes Yes
district buffer
VI) Screening:
Design Review Criteria Applicability Compliance
(1) Provide landscaping that screen Yes Yes*
undesirable elements, such as
surface parking lots, and that
enhances space and architecture;
(2) Building sites should locate Yes Yes
service elements like trash
dumpster, loading docks, and
mechanical equipment away from
street front where possible. When
elements such as dumpsters,
utility meters, mechanical units and
service areas cannot be located away
from the street front they should be
situated and screened from view to
street and adjacent properties;
(3) Screen parking garage structures Yes Yes*
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with program uses. Where program
uses are not feasible, soften the garage
structure with trellises, landscaping,
and/or other suitable design element.
VII) Signage and Lighting:
Design Review Criteria
(1) Design signage appropriate for
the scale and character of the project
and immediate neighborhood;
(2) Provide lighting as a design feature
to the building facade, on and around
landscape areas, special building or
site features, and/or signage;
(3) Orient outside lighting to minimize
glare to adjacent properties;
(4) Provide visible signage identifying
building addresses at the entrance(s)
as a functional and aesthetic
consideration.
VIII) Preservation of Natural Features:
Design Review Criteria
(1) Preserve existing vegetation and/or
geological features whenever possible.
IX) Modification of Non conformities:
Design Review Criteria
(1) For modifications of nonconforming
structures, no increase in the degree
of nonconformity shall be allowed;
(2) Modifications that conform to
current regulations shall be designed
to conform to the scale and context of
the nonconforming structure.
Applicability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Applicability
Yes
Applicability
Yes
Yes
*Compliance is subject to conditions.
**Not applicable at this time, subject to review and approval.
Compliance
N/A**
N/A**
Yes*
N/A**
Compliance
N/A
Compliance
N/A
N/A
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These findings have been made by the City Commission to approve this project with conditions.
d. The PROJECT is expected to cost approximately $ 634 million, and to employ approximately
4,558 workers during construction (FTE -Full Time Employees); the PROJECT will also result in the
creation of approximately 1,667 permanent new jobs (FTE) and will generate approximately $ 9.47
millions annually in tax revenues to the City (2009 dollars).
e. The City Commission further finds that:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City;
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities;
(3) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through compliance with
the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit;
(4) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities;
(5) the PROJECT will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of the City;
(6) the PROJECT will not adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood;
(7) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety;
(8) based on the record presented and evidence presented, the public welfare will be served by
the PROJECT; and
(9) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT arising from safety and security, fire
protection and life safety, solid waste, heritage conservation, trees, shoreline development, minority
participation and employment, and minority contractor/subcontractor participation will be mitigated
through compliance with the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit.
Section 6. The Major Use Special Permit, as approved and amended, shall be binding upon the
APPLICANT and any successors in interest.
Section 7. The application for Major Use Special Permit, which was submitted on February 6,
2009 and on file with the Planning Department of the City of Miami, Florida, shall be relied upon
generally for administrative interpretations and is incorporated by reference.
Section 8. The City Manager is directed to instruct the Planning Director to keep a copy of this
Resolution and attachment as the APPLICANT.
Section 9. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are made with respect to the Project as
described in the Development Order for the PROJECT, incorporated within.
Section 10. The Major Use Special Permit Development Order for the PROJECT is granted
and issued.
Section 11. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution or the Development
Order is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of this Resolution or
Development Order which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 12. The provisions approved for this Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall
commence and become operative thirty (30) days after the adoption of the Resolution.
Section 13. This Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall expire two (2) years from its
commencement and operative date.
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Section 14. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor. {1}
DEVELOPMENT ORDER
Let it be known that pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"), the Commission of the
City of Miami, Florida, has considered in a public hearing, the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit for
the Miami Ballpark (09-00141 mu), (hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT") to be located at
approximately 1501 NW 3rd Street, 1350 NW 4th Street, 1390 and 1680 NW 5th Street, 1380 and 1610
NW 6th Street and 1600 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida (see legal descriptions on "Exhibit A", attached
and incorporated), is subject to any dedications, limitations, restrictions, reservations or easements of
record.
After due consideration of the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Board and after due
consideration of the consistency of this proposed development with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan, the City Commission has approved the PROJECT, and subject to the following
conditions approves the Major Use Special Permit and issues this Permit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed PROJECT is a mixed use development to be located at approximately 1501 NW
3rd Street, 1350 NW 4th Street, 1390 and 1680 NW 5th Street, 1380 and 1610 NW 6th Street and 1600
NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida. The PROJECT is located on a gross lot area of approximately 45.11±
acres and a net lot area of approximately 39.12± acres of land (more specifically described on "Exhibit
A", incorporated herein by reference). The remainder of the PROJECT's Data Sheet is attached and
incorporated as "Exhibit B".
The proposed PROJECT will be a mixed use project complex including a Ballpark Stadium with
approximately 37,000 seats, approximately 269 feet, 0 inches A.G.L. at top of the retractable roof,
approximately 61,678 square feet of Accessory Retail space, approximately 96 Residential Units, and
approximately 5,809 off-street parking spaces.
The Major Use Special Permit Application for the PROJECT also encompasses the following
lower ranking Special Permits:
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition (2), to allow a
non-residential development involving in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet of floor
area, 1,100,956 square feet in this case;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition (7), for any
single use or combination of uses requiring or proposing to provide in excess of five hundred (500)
off-street parking spaces, 5,809 parking spaces in this case;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17. Section 1701, Definition (6), for
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Recreational, cultural, or entertainment facilities involving in excess of fifteen hundred (1,500)
off-street parking spaces, 5,809 parking spaces in this case;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, Under Conditional Principal
Uses of G/I Districts, to allow the development of a Major Sport Facility;
The Major Use Special Permit encompasses the following Special Permits and additional
Requests:
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 903.1, to allow a project designed as
a single site and occupies lots divided by a street or alley;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, to allow modifications in
setbacks up to a maximum of 50% of the required setbacks (Ordinance No. 13033);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, to allow retail and restaurant
developments serving as accessory uses or structures to Major sports facilities (Ordinance No.13033);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1512, to allow a waiver of City of
Miami Off-street Parking Guides & Standards for reduction of required backup distance in driveway
isles less than the required 23 feet (plans submitted are very preliminary and project must comply with
all applicable parking standards prior to obtaining a building permit);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 4, Section 401, Class, to allow parking reduction
of up to ten percent (10%) of the required off-street parking spaces for Major sports facilities located
within one (1) mile of a Metrorail or People Mover station or mass transit facility (Ordinance No.13033);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1512, to allow a waiver of City of
Miami Off-street Parking Guides & Standards for the required additional foot when a parking stall
abuts a column, wall or any other obstruction (plans submitted are very preliminary and project must
comply with all applicable parking standards prior to obtaining a building permit);
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 922.4, to allow maneuvering of trucks
on public rights-of-way with referral to Public Works Director;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 908, Sub -Section 908.2, Access, to
allow driveways of width greater than 25 feet;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 927, to allow temporary structures,
occupancies, and uses reasonably necessary for construction such as a construction fence, covered
walkway and if encroaching public property must be approved by other city departments;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 906.9, to allow temporary carnival,
festival, fair or similar type event on privately owned or City -owned land such as a ground breaking
ceremony;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 916.2.1, to allow parking for
temporary special event such as ground breaking ceremonies;
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CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 918.2, to allow temporary off-street
offsite parking for construction crews working on a commercial project under construction;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 920.1.2, to allow construction trailer(s)
and other temporary construction offices, such as watchman's quarters, leasing and sales centers;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5, Sub -Section 10.5.4.2, G/I
Government and Institutional, Temporary Signs (3), to allow temporary development signs;
REQUEST, for waiver of CHAPTER 36 NOISE, Section 36-6 Construction Equipment (a)
permitting the operation of construction equipment exceeding the sound level of a reading of 0.79
weighted average dBA at any time and/or day subject to the City Manager Exception pursuant to
Section 36-6 (c) and all the applicable criteria.
Pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, approval of the requested Major
Use Special Permit shall be considered sufficient for the subordinate permits requested and
referenced above as well as any other special approvals required by the City which may be required to
carry out the requested plans.
The PROJECT shall be constructed substantially in accordance with plans and design
schematics and landscape plans on file prepared by HOK - SVE, CIVICA, Timothy Haahs and
Associates, Inc., and Rosenberg Gardner Design, dated February 2, 2009; said design and landscape
plans may be permitted to be modified only to the extent necessary to comply with the conditions for
approval imposed herein; all modifications shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of any building permits; and
The PROJECT conforms to the requirements of the G/I (Government and Institutional) zoning
classification, as contained in the Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation on the subject
property allows the proposed uses.
CONDITIONS
THE APPLICANT, ITS SUCCESSORS, AND/OR ASSIGNS, JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY,
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS, SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING:
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and other
laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the option of the
Department, and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems; further
submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction,
demonstrating how the Police Department recommendations, if any, have been incorporated into
the PROJECT security and construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director why such
recommendations are impractical.
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue indicating
APPLICANT'S coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the Department of
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Fire -Rescue in the review of the scope of the PROJECT, owner responsibility, building
development process and review procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire protection
and life safety systems, exiting, vehicular access and water supply.
4) Obtain approval
from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department
of Solid Waste
that the PROJECT has
addressed all concerns of the
said Department prior to obtaining a shell
permit.
noise
management
plan with an enforcement
5) Comply with
the Minority Participation
and Employment Plan
(including a
Contractor/Subcontractor
Participation Plan) submitted to
the City as part of the
Application for
Development Approval,
with the understanding that the
APPLICANT must use its
best efforts to
follow the provisions of
the City's Minority/Women Business
Affairs and Procurement
Program as a
guide.
plan. Failure to comply may
lead to a suspension or revocation
of this
6) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the City with a recorded copy of the MUSP
permit resolution and development order,
7) Provide the Planning Department
with a temporary construction plan
that includes the
following: a
temporary construction parking
plan, with an enforcement policy; a
construction
noise
management
plan with an enforcement
policy; and a maintenance plan
for the
temporary
construction
site. Said plan shall be subject
to the review and approval by the Planning
Department
prior to the
issuance of any building permits
and shall be enforced during construction
activity. All
construction
activity shall remain in full
compliance with the provisions
of the
submitted
construction
plan. Failure to comply may
lead to a suspension or revocation
of this
Major Use
Special Permit.
8) In so far as this Major Use Special Permit includes the subordinate approval of a series of
Class I Special Permits for which specific details have not yet been developed or provided, the
applicant shall provide the Planning Department with all subordinate Class I Special Permit plans
and detailed requirements for final review and approval of each one prior to the issuance of any of
the subordinate approvals required in order to carry out any of the requested activities and/or
improvements listed in this development order or captioned in the plans approved by it.
9) If the project is to be developed in phases, the Applicant shall submit an interim plan,
including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land occupying future phases of
this Project in the event that the future phases are not developed. Said plan shall include a
proposed timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
10) Pursuant to design related comments received by the Planning Director, the applicant shall
meet the following conditions for each component of the proposed complex: The stadium: (a)
Provide convenient public transportation access that will not impede circulation around the site; (b)
Maintain the current site for the recreational baseball field and restroom building; (c) Provide
proposed color palettes for all fencing, railings, metalwork, site furniture, and the like; (d) Submit
alternative tree species to the Tabebuia Caraiba; (e) All trees planted along streets or adjacent to
pedestrian walkways need to be planted at a minimum of sixteen (16') feet in height, with a three
(Y) inch caliper, and five (5) feet of clear trunk. The parking garage: (f) Submit alternatives to the
approaches to the stadium along NW 15th Avenue. Paving materials and sidewalk treatments
should be consistent with the rest of the proposal; (g) Provide dimensions for all walkways, curb
cuts, and drive aisles, and cross sections illustrating the sidewalk width and arrangement; (h)
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Incorporate additional enhanced crosswalks and treatments for intersections and connections
outside of the stadium site to the surrounding neighborhood, such as major intersections along NW
7th Street and NW 17th Avenue; (i) The pedestrian sidewalk is encouraged to remain at a
consistent height throughout the site, especially across the entrance and exit driveways to the
garages. Architecture: 0) Provide updated floor plan drawings illustrating the five bay segments
and window openings for the parking garage, breaking up the large massing of the garage; (k) Any
alteration to the proposed art display screens on the building, as illustrated have to be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Department; (1) Any proposed advertisement shall be verified by
Office of Zoning and reviewed by the Planning Department; (m) Provide material samples or
precedent photographs of the screening material proposed along the ground floor of the garage
facing the stadium and residential neighborhood. Submit proposal considering other architectural
treatments or landscaping; (n) Orient lighting and other necessary systems in a way that is not
easily seen from the street or neighboring properties; (o) Submit alternatives to the lighting system
for the rooftop parking level in a way to minimize glare and spillover to neighboring residential
properties, indicating how this will be accomplished; (p) Paving pattern design and materials shall
be consistent between the garages and stadium, as illustrated in the December 8, 2008, Miami
Ballpark Conceptual Landscape Plan; (q) Provide a proposal to develop the interim green space,
along NW 3rd Street, into usable linear park, including additional landscaping.
11) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Development Order, record a certified copy of
the Development Order specifying that the Development Order runs with the land and is binding on
the Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
THE CITY SHALL:
Establish the operative date of this Permit as being thirty (30) days from the date of its issuance; the
issuance date shall constitute the commencement of the thirty (30) day period to appeal from the
provisions of the Permit.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The PROJECT, proposed by the APPLICANT, complies with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan, as amended; is consistent with the orderly development and goals of the City of
Miami; and complies with local land development regulations and further, pursuant to Section 1703 of
the Zoning Ordinance:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the conomy of the City; and
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities; and
(3) the PROJECT will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing
reasonably accessible to their places of employment; and
(4) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities; and
(5) the PROJECT will not negatively impact th environment and natural resources of the
City; and
(6) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety; and
(7) the public welfare will be served by the PROJECT; and
(8) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through conditions of
this Major Use Special Permit.
The proposed development does not unreasonably interfere with the achievement of the
objectives of the adopted State Land Development Plan applicable to the City of Miami.
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Footnotes:
{1 } If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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EXHIBIT 'W'
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Tract A, New Orange Bowl Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 153, Page(s) 72,
Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
Lots 1 through 6 (less the north 50 feet) and Lots 11 through 20, Block 37, Lawrence Estate Land Co's
Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida.
AND
Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and the North 100 feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 49, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida.
AND
Lots 1 through 3 and Lots 16 thru 18, Block 36, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision, according to the Plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
Lots 3 and 4, Block 34, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 2, Page(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
Lots 9-12, Block 42, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 2, Poge(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
Lots 1 through 108, Revision of Montroy Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat book 8,
Page(s) 1, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
Lots 5 thru 10 (less the North 50 feet) and Lots 11 through 20, Block 38, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Poge(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida.
AND
Lots 1 through 18, LESS Right of Way for NW 17th Avenue, Block 45, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Poge(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida.
AND
Lots 8 through 13, Block 39, Lawrence Estate Land Co's Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 2, Page(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
Lots 1 thru 4 (less the North 10 feet), Lots 5, 6, 13 and 14 (LESS Right of Way for NW 17th Avenue) and all
Lots 15 thru '18, Block 35, Lawrence, Estate Land Co's Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 2, Page(s) 46, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
AND
A portion of N.W. 4th Street, N.W. 5th Street and N.W. 15th Avenue, said Streets and Avenues lying and being in
Section 2, Township 54 South, Range 41 East, City of Miami, the County of Miami -Dade, Florida, and being more
particularly described as follows:
Begin at the Southeast corner of Block 38 of LAWRENCE ESTATE LAND CO'S SUBDIVISION, according to the plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 46 of the Public Records of said Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence
South 87'42'10" West along the South line of said Block 38, also being the North right-of-way line of said N.W.
5th Street for 499.96 feet to the Southwest corner of said Block 38; thence North 01'46'21" West along the West
line of said Block 38, also being the East right-of-way line of said N.W. 15th Avenue for 250.00 feet to the South
line of Tract A of NEW ORANGE BOWL SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 153 at
Page 72 of said Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence South 87'42'04" West along said South line
of Tract A for 50.00 feet; thence South 01'46'21" East along the East line of Block 37 of said LAWRENCE ESTATE
LAND CO'S SUBDIVISION, also being the West right-of-way line of said N.W. 15th Avenue for. 250.00 feet to the
Southeast corner of said Block 37; thence South 87'42'10" West along the South line of said Block 37, also being
the North right-of-way line of said N.W. 5th Street, for 500.15 feet to the Southwest corner of said Block 37;
thence South 01'46'36" East, along the East right-of-way line of N.W. 16th Avenue for 74.78 feet to a point of
cusp being on the West line of Lot 22 of REVISION OF MONTRAY, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 8 at Page 1 of said Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence Northeasterly along
EXH I BIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Cont.):
a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 89'28'46" for an arc distance of 39.04
feet to a point of tangency; thence North 87'42'10" East along the North line of Lots 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
and 22 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the South right—of—way line of said N.W. 5th Street, for 450.14
feet to a point of curvature; thence Southeasterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a
central angle of 90'31'29" for an arc distance of 39.50 feet to a point of tangency; thence South 01'46'21" East,
along the East line of Lots 13, 14, 15, 40, 41 and 42, of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the West
right—of—way line of said N.W. 15th Avenue, for 250.01 feet to a point of curvature; these Southwesterly along a
25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 89'28'32" for on arc distance of 39.04
feet to a point of tangency; thence South 87'42'11" West along the South line of Lots 42, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34
and 33 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the North right—of—way line of said N.W. 4th Street, for 450.12
feet to a point of curvature; thence Northwesterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a
central angle of 90'31'13" for on arc distance of 39.50 feet to a point of cusp being on the West line of Lot 32
of said REVISION OF MONTRAY; thence South 01'46'36" East, along the East right—of—way line of said N.W. 16th
Avenue for 100.00 feet to a point of cusp, being on the West line of Lot 76 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY; thence
Northeasterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 89'28'47" for an arc
distance of 39.04 feet to a point of tangency; thence North 87'42'11" East, along the North line of said Lot 76
and the North line of Lots 75, 74, 73, 72, 71, 70 and 67, of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the South
right—of—way line of said N.W. 4th Street, for 450.11 feet to a point of curvature; thence Southeasterly along a
25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 90'31'28" for an arc distance of 39.50
feet to a point of tangency; thence South 01°46'21" East, along the East line of Lots 67, 68, 69, 94, 95 and 96
of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the West right—of—way line of said N.W. 15th Avenue, for 249.99 feet to
a point of curvature; thence Southwesterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central
angle of 89'28'38" for an arc distance of 39.04 feet to a point of cusp, being on the South line of said Lot 96;
thence North 87'42'17" East, along the North right—of—way line of N.W. 3rd Street for 100.00 feet to a point of
cusp being on the South line of Lot 97 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY; thence Northwesterly along a 25.00 foot
radius curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 90'31'22" for an arc distance of 39.50 feet to a
point of tangency; thence North 01'46'21" West along the West line of said Lot 97 and Lots 98, 99, 64, 65 and
66 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the East right—of—way line of said N.W. 15th Avenue, for 249.99 feet
to a point of curvature; thence Northeasterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a
central angle of 89'28'32", for an arc distance of 39.04 feet to a point of tangency; thence North 87'42'11" East
along the North line of said Lot 66 and Lots 63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58 and 55, also being the South right—of—way
line of said N.W. 4th Street for a distance of 449.98 feet to a point of curvature; thence Southeasterly along a
25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right,
through a central angle of 90'31'20" for an arc distance of 39.50 feet to a point of cusp, being a point on the
East line of said Lot 55; thence North 01'46'29" West along the West right—of—way line of N.W. 14th Avenue for
100.00 feet to a point of cusp, being on the East line of Lot 54 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY; thence
Southwesterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 89'28'40", for an
arc distance of 39.04 feet to a point of tangency; thence South 87'42'11" West along the South line of said Lot
54 and Lots 51, 50, 49, 48, 47, 46 and 45 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the North right—of—way line
of said N.W. 4th Street, for 449.97 feet to a point of curvature; thence Northwesterly along a 25.00 foot radius
curve, leading to the right, through a central angle of 90'31'28", for an arc distance of 39.50 feet to a point of
tangency; thence North 01'46'21" West, along the West line of said Lot 45 and Lots 44, 43, 10, 11 and 12 of
said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the East right—of—way line of said N_W. 15th Avenue, for 250.01 feet to a
point of curvature; thence Northeasterly along a 25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central
angle of 89'28'31", for an arc distance of 39.04 feet to a point of tangency; thence North 87'42'10" East along
the North line of said Lot 12 and Lots 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 and 1 of said REVISION OF MONTRAY, also being the South
right—of—way line of said N.W. 5th Street, for 449.96 feet to a point of curvature; thence Southeasterly along a
25.00 foot radius curve, leading to the right, through a central .angle of 90'31'21" for an arc distance of 39.50
feet to a point of cusp, being on the East line of said Lot 1; thence North 01'46'29" West along the West
right—of—way line of said N.W. 14th Avenue for 75.23 feet to the Point of Beginning.
EXHIBIT �B�
ZONING INFORMATION SUMMARY
(CITY OF MIAMI)
ZONING DISTRICT: G/I
TOTAL NET LOT AREA: 1,704,152 S.F. (39.12 ACRE)
TOTAL GROSS LOT AREA: 1,964,805 S.F. (45.11 ACRE)
FOOTPRINT MAX ALLOWED 40% X GROSS AREA: 785,922 S.F.
EXISTING (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION FOOTPRINT: 330,864 S.F. (Ballpark)
359,595 S.F. (Garages)
22,160 S.F. (Residential)
ADDITION TO BE LEGALIZED (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
TOTAL FOOTPRINT PROPOSED: 712,619 S.F. (36.27%)
F.A.R. MAX ALLOWED 172% X GROSS LOT AREA: 3,379,465 S.F.
EXISTING (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
PROPOSED: 61,678 S.F. (Retail) + 86,278 S.F (Residential) + 953,000 S.F. (Ballpark)
TOTAL: 1,100,956 S.F. (56.03%)
OPEN SPACE MIN REQUIRED 15% X GROSS AREA: 294,721 S.F.
TOTAL PROPOSED: 553,747 S.F. (28.18 %)
NUMBER OF TREES REQUIRED: SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS
NUMBER OF TREES PROPOSED: SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS
LINEAR FEET TOTAL OF HEDGES: SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS
SPECIES, HEIGHT, SPREAD, AND DIAMETER OF ALL EXISTING AND
PROPOSED TREES AND HEDGES: SEE LANDSCAPE PLANTING SCHEDULE
PARKING REQUIRED 1 BALLPARK: 4,757
'RETAIL: 185
3RESIDENTIAL: 106
TOTAL: 5,048 spaces required
TOTAL PROVIDED: SURFACE LOTS: 969
STRUCTURED PRKG: 4,744 + 96 (reserved) = 4,840
TOTAL: 5,809 spaces provided
Accessible Spaces required: 114 (93 + 21 vans)
Accessible Spaces provided: 114
1 BALLPARK: 37,000 Seats/7 - (10% Mass Transit Proximity Reduction) =. 5,286 - (529) = 4,757 spaces
2 RETAIL: (61,678/300) - (10% Mass Transit Proximity Reduction) = 206 - (21) = 185 spaces
3 RESIDENTIAL: (1/unit + 1/10 units for visitors) = (96 +9.6) = 106 spaces
TOTAL: 5,048 spaces
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EXHIBIT "B"
SETBACKS
ALLOWABLE
TRACT "A"
TRACT "B"
TRACT "C"
TRACT "D"
FRONT
10'-0"
12'-9" (NW 7th ST.)
399'
318'
1,104'-0" (NW 7th ST.)
REAR
10'-0"
1,059'-0" (NW 3RD ST.)
353'
263'
25'-6" (NW 3rd ST. to Garage)
10'-0" (NW 3rd ST. to Residential)
STREET SIDE
10'-0"
56'-1" (NW 16th AVE.)
89'
203'
15'-0" (NW 16th AVE.)
STREET SIDE
10'-0"
47'-1" (NW 14th AVE.)
757'
56'
15'-0" (NW 14th AVE.)
HEIGHT
UNLIMITED
63'-0"
*269'
* 269'
69'-0"
*276' To Lightning Protection Mast.
TAG
DESCRIPTION
FOLIO #
NET (S.F.)
GROSS (S.F.)
LOT COVERAGE (S.F.)
(Footprint)
OPEN
SPACE (S.F.)
TRACT "A"
NORTH GARAGE
0141020040010
305,717
347,644
P1 - 81,152
P2 - 108,643
68,150
TRACT "B"
PLAZA
0141020040010
116,546
135,427
1,028
TRACT "C"
BALLPARK
0141020040010
622,892
638,046
329,836
408,547
TRACT "D"
SOUTH GARAGE
0141020040010
310,097
356,464
P3 - 84,900
P4 - 84,900
RES- 22,160
77,050
W1
WEST LOT 1
0141020055730
68,900
109,830
-
_
W2
WEST LOT 2
0141020055810
45,000
61,175
W3
WEST LOT 3
0141020056850
120,000
160,627
E1
EAST LOT 1
0141020056080
45,000
61,234
E2
EAST LOT 2
0141020056730
30,000
43,742
-
E3
EAST LOT 3
0141020057160
40,000
50,616
-
-
TOTAL
1,704,152
1,964,805
712,619
553,747