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Miami River Village MUSP Application
MUSP General Report
Article 17 Requirements
In accordance with the requirements of Article 17 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the following
General Report is provided as part of and in connection with this application for Major Use
Special Permit for the Miami River Village.
1. Property Ownership
imited
The subject property is owned by Downtown River Village, eeds and a Florida the correspondingl
liability company. A Statement of Ownership, copies
disclosure of ownership information are provided under Tab B.
• 2. The nature of the unified interest or control.
All the property is controlled by the Property owner as set forth above.
3. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership.
A copy of the survey for the Property is included within Tab Q.
4. 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
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on are a so described inSurvey of e
property located under Tab Q Q. The Site features and the
the Site Utility Study located under Tab O.
5. Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) above, to
surrounding area characteristics.
The Drawings, planning studies and renderings submitted with this application are
. located under Tab R.
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6. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and
around the lands proposed for the Major Use Special Permit.
The existing zoning designation for the property, pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance
No. 11000 and Ordinance 11920 adopted March 23, 2000, is SD-6 Central Commercial
Residential District. Pursuant to the City of Miami Future do adopted Use Marchp 23,f O2rdinance
No. 10544, as amended, and Ordinance 11919 aP
comprehensive future land use plan designation for the Property is Restricted
Commercial. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designation are consistent with
one another. Furthermore, the development proposed by this MUSP application is
consistent with both the zoning and the comprehensive plan designation for the
property.
7. Analysis demonstrating consistency and concurrency with adopted comprehensive
neighborhood plan.
The Property is designated as "Restricted Commercial" in the Future Land Use Map of
the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. The Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan provides that "[alreas designated as 'Restricted Commercial' allow
residential uses to a maximum density equivalent to 'High Density Multifamily
Residential' subject to the same limiting conditions." Properties designated "High
Density Multifamily Residential and also located within the River Quadrant, allow
residential structures to a maximum density of 500 dwelling units per acre subject to the
detailed provision of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance
of required levels of service for facilities and services.
8. Concept Plan.
The Miami River Village mixed -use riverfront development consists of three residential
towers containing a total of 1,304 apartment units. The project will also contain 23,419
net square feet of retail space, and 92,043 square feet of condominium office space and a
9,113 sq. ft. of riverfront restaurant. The development will also include a total of 1,992
parking spaces, and approximately 120 linear feet of public riverfront pedestrian
walkways. Development is intended in three phases
The project is proposed for a parcel of land consisting of approximately ± 5.09 acres
located on the north bank of the Miami River immediately west of South Miami
Avenue. A very important element of the development is the extension of a public
riverwalk along the northern side of the Miami River that
the South connect
the Piami roperty's
riverfront to the existing Riverwalk commencing and
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Bridge all the way to Bayside Market Place. This element of the project will permit
expand public enjoyment and viewing of the Miami River. In addition, Phase I of the
project contemplates development of a riverfront restaurant with outdoor seating. It
should be noted that the project, in its entirety, conforms to the requirement in the
City's Charter that a 50 foot setback be provided from the Miami River.
Motor vehicles will access the project from S.W. 3rd Street. The project will include
pedestrian access through the Riverwalk as well as through promenades off the
principal entrance from S.W. 3rd Street.
The project will lie entirely within the City's Central Commercial District. This project
will benefit from excellent public transportation opportunities. Both PeopleMover and
MetroRail stations are within walking distance of the project. Public buses and even the
possibility of a water taxi station provide this project with excellent transportation
amenities in addition to its convenient vehicular access.
9. Developmental Impact Studies
(a) Traffic Impact Study:
A Traffic Impact Study is included under Tab N.
(b) Economic impact Study
An economic impact study that includes housing impact analysis in
included under Tab P.
(c) Historic and Archaeological Preservation
The property is currently vacant and undeveloped. However, the
Property is located within an Archaeological Conservation area. The
Applicant's requests under this MUSP Application include review by the
Historic Preservation Board of a certificate of appropriateness for ground
disturbing activity in an archeological conservation area. If required, an
archaeological monitoring plan will be provided.
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