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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II. Project DescriptionPROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II. Project Description A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 Section 1304.2.1 2. Section 1702.2.1 Section 1702.2.2 Application forms; supplementary materials General Report Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study MIAMI ART MUSEUM PROJECT DESCRIPTION MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT 1. Section 1304.1.1 Application forms; supplementary materials. (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. The Miami Art Museum (MAM) will be located at 1075 Biscayne Boulevard between 1-395 MacArthur Causeway and the proposed 11th Street entrance to the future Museum Park (f/k/a Bicentennial Park), Miami, Florida. The property will front the Museum Park promenade to the south, the park's baywalk along Biscayne Bay to the east, the MacArthur Causeway and proposed Museum Drive to the north, and a proposed public plaza shared with the Miami Museum of Science (MMoS) to the west. The development will consist of three parcels, A-1, A-2, and A-3, with a total net lot area of 153,075 square feet (3.51 acres). The gross lot area will be 255,100 square feet (5.86 acres). The zoning designation for the property is PR, Parks and Recreation. The Project will be a 4 -story structure consisting of 98,600 SF of parking area with 250 spaces at grade (Level 0), and 32,540 SF of gallery area, 4,970 SF of education space, 6,750 SF of office/administrative spaces, a 1,255 SF cafe, a 1,830 SF museum store, and approx. 58,790 SF of support spaces on Levels 1 through 3. The building has a proposed height of 69 feet (+77 feet N.G.V.D.) to its highest point. Oriented toward the park, the bay, and the city MAM will be a highly visible landmark amid Miami's cityscape while also part of a contemplative, natural context. The masterplan proposed by Cooper, Robertson & Partners knits together a collection of attractions along the park's urban edge, opening up greenspace along the waterfront. Rather than the conventional notion of the museum as an isolated jewel in a park, the building and site will together comprise a continuous, open civic space, a comfortable public verandah where community, nature, architecture, and contemporary art are harmoniously conjoined. MAM will create a gradual transition from the outside to the inside, from the warm to the cool, from the humid to the dry, from the street to the art. The combination of the roof and the hanging garden allows for a microclimate on the museum platform, which in turn becomes activated as a community forum. The goal is to make an "outdoor interior", stabilizing a range of comfortable outdoor temperatures to make a cooler exterior space by natural means. Visitors will arrive to the site via the new 11th Street entrance continuing either along Museum Drive to the parking level at the north side, or along the park Promenade to the main entrance at the south side. A newly refurbished Museum Park Metro Mover station will also service visitors to both museums and the park. Pedestrians will access the museum via the platform from either the main stair fronting the park Promenade, a grand stair along the eastern edge from the baywalk, or directly from the plaza between the two museums. In order to provide direct pedestrian access from the park while screening the primary vehicular access both museums will share an elevated platform and plaza. Access to the shared plaza will be either from the park to the south or from the Museum Drive to the north. The raised platform also addresses a major constraint of the site, namely that no art be placed below the flood plain and storm surge level of 18 feet above sea level. In order for the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts to maintain its presence on the waterfront with a clear sight line to the cruise ship terminal the new MAM will not exceed a height of 57 feet above the platform. As a primary response to the harsh climate of south Florida the design proposes an overhanging roof canopy over the entirety of the site, creating habitable space as a public amenity, welcoming visitors to and from Museum Park. The proposed design further participates in the life of the Park by extending greenspace into the museum site, creating sustainable outdoor spaces on the entry-level platform. The northeast corner of the platform will provide outdoor dining with park and bay views, immediately adjacent to the museum's cafe. Bringing the park under the roof becomes a social as well as environmental strategy. Museums are notoriously demanding of resources in their need for climate control to protect artworks. The same level of innovative strategies used on the platform is also being brought into the gallery spaces, reducing the total energy load of the building. The total energy loads required to conditioning the exterior and interior spaces are further reduced by utilizing such as geothermal wells and the recycling of stormwater for landscape irrigation. (c) General location map, showing relation of the site or activity for which special permit is sought to major streets, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project or activity and the like. The following exhibits are included with the Major Use Special Permit Application: (1) Aerial Photos, Z-005: Aerial photographs of the surrounding area indicating the project site including proposed projects in the area. (2) Parcel Summary Diagram, Z-001: Map of the project area indicating adjacent parcels, and functions that surround the site. (3) Site Circulation Diagram, Z-003: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location and access points for pedestrians and vehicles. (d) A site plan containing the title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow and, based on an exact survey of the property drawn to a scale of sufficient size to show: The general information requested is shown on drawings Z-002 Site Plan and A- 101 Level 1 Plan, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The site plan includes the following: (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements and section lines; The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the Survey located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; There are no existing buildings or structures on the property as shown on the survey. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on drawings Z- 002 Site Plan and A-101 Level 1 Plan, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (3) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Vehicular access to the garage as well as service truck delivery will be from Museum Drive along the north side of the building off of the proposed 11th Street entrance. A school bus drop-off will be from the Museum Park promenade along the south side of the building. Pedestrian access will be from the park to the south, the baywalk to the east, and the common plaza to the west. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas; The offstreet parking facility will include one underground parking level with a total of 250 parking spaces. The garage is shown on the Level 0 Plan provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Zoning Ordinance requires three (3) loading bays. There will be one (1) loading bay of 12 ft. x 35 ft. and two (2) loading areas of 10 ft. x 20 ft. The vertical clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet. Service areas are shown on the Level 0 Plan located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Recreational facilities locations; The building will feature landscaped gardens around the building footprint on the Level 1 platform. There will be an area of the platform designated for outdoor dining serviced by the museum's cafe. These facilities are shown on drawing A101 located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans for Level 0 and Level 1 Plans located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas: Waste collection will be sorted at the Trash & Disposal area located within the service area at Level 0. These facilities are shown on the Level 0 Plan located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (8) Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups: Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses: Total museum (galleries, offices, storage, etc) area = 91,609 S.F. Total restaurant (museum cafe) area = 1,255 S.F. (not including outdoor area) Total retail (museum store) area = 1,675 S.F. Total project area = 94,539 S.F. (net area) (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building footprint = 92,545 S.F. Ground coverage by the structures is 60.5% of the total net lot area. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 242 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 220 spaces. Derivation of the number of offstreet parking is shown under the Project Fact Sheet, within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. Zero, the proposed project is for an Art Museum. (g) If common facilities (such as recreation areas of structures, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the development, statements as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. Portion of the common facilities provided will be shared with MMoS and include the plaza between the museums and Museum Drive. MAM and MMoS will maintain the common areas jointly in accordance with the lease and development agreements. The connection between Biscayne Blvd and Museum Drive will be provided via the 11`" Street Entry and maintained by the City per the Museum Park Miami masterplan. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Storm drainage, water distribution, wastewater and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents.. (i) Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of major uses are found on the architectural floor plans, drawings A101-102, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. There are no dwelling units proposed. (j) Plans for signs, if any. The project will obtain signage approval at a later date. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. LO C.V °u! (ZI The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on the landscape plans, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (1) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. MAM proposes an area of the Level 1 platform to be designated for outdoor dining serviced by the museum's cafe. The shared plaza with MMoS will also be used for museum related functions. (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details of the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on the Floor Area Diagrams, Z-004, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (n) Such additional data as the applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations depicting the architectural character of the building for the North, East, and South & West facades are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. (a) Property ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The Art Museum will host public cultural events as well as educational programs for local schools throughout the year. Visitors will have access to open public space, outdoor gathering areas & cafe dining. Additional statements of beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit are provided in Articles I and 4(d). (b) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. (c) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys is included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (d) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and physical features. The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab 5. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (e) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) proceeding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (f) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The existing zoning designation for the property pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 12954 is PR (Parks and Recreation). The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Recreation. 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan. (a) Relationships of the concept plan to surrounding existing and proposed future uses, activities, systems, and facilities (transportation, recreation, view corridors, pedestrian systems, service systems and similar uses. Article II contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets are included in the drawings submitted with this Application. The list of drawings submitted is found under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. The project conforms to the PR zoning district designation for the property and the Recreation comprehensive plan designation. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1/4 mile of the site, or an area including the major intersections to be impacted by the site, whichever is larger. The Traffic Impact Analysis is included under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (b) Economic impact data shall be provided, including estimates for construction costs, construction employment, and permanent employment and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is favorable to the economy, public services, environment and housing supply of the City. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting Documents. See Environmental Study under Tab 4. (c) A housing impact assessment. Not applicable, the proposed project is for an Art Museum. (d) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are proposed in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code. Architecturally, the building envelope will be comprised of insulated walls and roof. The overhanging canopy will provide shading for all glazed areas, as well as the use of motorized shades to minimize solar heat gain. Coated, insulated glass will be used throughout the building: Stormwater will be recycled through use of a bio- retention pond and further utilized to irrigate the project landscaping. Mechanically, distribution of air will utilize a low-volume floor displacement system to minimize energy required to cool and control humidity for the art spaces. Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means of time clocks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and fixtures will be used throughout the building. MAM is also discussing possibility of leasing main roof area to FP&L for use of photovoltaic cells providing renewable electricity to the city grid. (e) Historic Buildings There are no historic structures located on the property as the property is currently vacant land. (f) Environmental Zone The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.