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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnalysis• Analysis for Major Use Special Permit for the Villaggio Project located at approximately 2745, 2749, 2755, 2765, 2803, 2823, and 2833 Coconut Avenue and 2740-2744, and 2754 Southwest 28th Avenue CASE NO. 2003-0049 Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, the subject proposal for the Villaggio Project has been reviewed to allow a Major Use Special Permit per Article 17, for a residential building with up to 86 residential units, recreational amenities, and approximately 118 parking spaces This Permit also includes the following requests: MUSP, as per Article 9, Section 914, a development bonus to permit a residential use of 15,537 square feet of floor area $6.67 = $103,631, by contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. MUSP, as per Article 5, Section 502, PUD districts; to increase the floor area by twenty percent. CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 9, Section 908.2, for access from a public street roadway width greater then 25 feet. CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 15, Section 1512, to request a waiver of City of Miami Parking Guides and Standards for reduction of required backup space for parking. CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 15, Section 1512, to request a waiver of City of Miami Parking Guides and Standards for reduction of required width for a two way drive. CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 9, Section 922.1 and 923.2, a request to waive and modify backup and dimensions of loading, CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT for approval of signage. CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 6, Section 603, for new construction. CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article Section 925.3.8, to allow development/construction/rental signage. CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 9, Section 918.2, for parking and staging of construction during construction. CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 9, Section 920.1, to allow a trailer for construction and other temporary office uses such as leasing and sales. CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT as per Article 9, Section 906.6, for pool/outdoor recreation area. • REQUEST that the following MUSP conditions be required at the time of shell permit instead of at issuance of foundation permit: a. The requirement to record in the Public Records a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and facilities will be by the property owner or a mandatory property owner association . Pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13, and 17 of Zoning Ordinance 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. In determining the appropriateness of the proposed project, the Planning and Zoning Department has referred this project to the Large Scale Development Committee (LSDC) and the Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) 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 new housing opportunities in the North/East Coconut Grove Area. • It is found that the subject property is located southeast from Highway US-1 abutting both Coconut Avenue and Southwest 28th Terrace in the Palm Terrace Subdivision. • It is found that the project has convenient access to the Metro Rail system for efficient use of existing mass transit systems. • It is found that the project was reviewed by the Large Scale Development Committee and has been modified to address the expressed technical concerns raised at said Large Scale Development Committee meeting; • It is found that the proposed project was reviewed for design appropriateness by the Urban Development Review Board, which recommended denial due to the following reasons; ingress and egress should be reduce to allow for one access on Coconut Avenue, landscaping needs to be maximized, and the lack of connectivity between buildings with regards to their designs. Notwithstanding the findings from the Urban Development Review Board, the Planning and Zoning Department recommends approval with the condition that the applicant increases the amount of landscaping being proposed, therefore, the staff review resulted in design modifications which were then recommended for approval to the Planning and Zoning Director. • It is found that with respect to all additional criteria as specified in Section 1305 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, the proposal has been reviewed and found to be adequate. • • • Based on these findings, the Planning and Zoning 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 Dept t lent of Planning and Zoning, 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 Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning 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 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 an executed, recordable unity of title agreement for the subject property; said agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office. 7. Provide the Department of Planning and Zoning 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 Department of Planning and Zoning 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. • o • 8. Pursuant to the UDRB and Planning and Zoning Department review, the applicant shall modify the proposed landscape plans to indicate the increase in the amount of landscaping as requested.