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Home My WebLink AboutMUSP Application & Supp Docs• • RIVER PLACE INTRODUCTION The proposed development is located at 615 SW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida (the "Property"). The Property is designated "Restricted Commercial" in the City of Miami Future Land Use Map (the "Map") and SD-7 Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential in the Official Zoning Atlas (the "Atlas"). The proposed development is permitted in SD-7 and is consistent with the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. The Major Use Special Permit requests the approval of mixed -use residential/office/retail project consisting of 455 dwelling units, approximately 225,000 square feet of office space, 20,000 square feet of retail, and 1,006 parking spaces. The intent is to provide upscale riverfront condominium housing as well as first class office space in the heretofore ignored section of the Brickell area. The project will be split among one 42 story residential tower and one 22 story office tower. Although the project will be integrated, all amenities for each tower, including parking and loading, are provided independently. Central to the Property is a 45 to 51 foot wide arcade which is open except for a small portion on the northern end of the Property where there is a 31 foot vertical clearance that will provide street level views of the river and downtown skyline. The project includes extension of the riverwalk area that will be open to the public. When combined, the riverwalk and arcade will provide ample opportunities for passive recreation, shopping, and dining to residents and members of the public alike that emphasize the pedestrian nature of the Brickell area. The project incorporates innovative urban design techniques to beautify the character of the development. These include wide sidewalks and arcade areas, greenery along 7ch Street and all interior streets, and riverfront courtyards. Specifically for the use and enjoyment of residents, rooftop recreation areas complete with pools, landscaping and a fitness center will provide a peaceful setting high atop the busy urban setting below. Similarly, imaginative design has been used to buffer the infrastructure of the buildings from public view. To wit, condominium units line the riverfront parking levels buffering the levels from view from the Miami River. The office component loading spaces are located internally to the site and the residential loading spaces have been located so as to be accessed by 6th street under the second avenue bridge, thereby minimizing traffic interference. Lastly, distinctive architectural elements on the rooftops of the towers have been designed both to identify the project as a riverfront landmark and shield all rooftop mechanical equipment from view. Once completed, the proposed development will be a significant asset to the City of Miami that will transform the perception of the Miami River near downtown from an industrial setting to an extension of the immensely popular Brickell area. WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA GUEDES COLE Sc BONISKE, P.A. MITCHELL A. BIERMAN NINA L. BONISKE JAMIE ALAN COLE EDWARD G. GUEDES STEPHEN J. HELFMAN JOHN R. HERIN, JR. GILBERTO PASTORIZA GARY I. RESNICK JOSEPH H. SEROTA NANCY E. STROUD RICHARD JAY WEISS DAVID M. WOLPIN STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ THOMAS J. ANSBRO• LILLIAN ARANGO DE LA HOZ• ALISON 8. BIELER MITCHELL J. BURNSTEIN ELAINE M. COHEN STEPHANIE DEUTSCH• ATTORNEYS AT LAW BROWARD OFFICE 3107 STIRLING ROAD, SUITE 300 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312 JAMIE ALAN COLE MANAGING SHAREHOLDER-BROWARD OFFICE TELEPHONE 954-763-4242 TELECOPIER 954-764-7770 WWW.WSH-FLALAW.COM MIAMI-DADE OFFICE 2666 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE • SUITE 420 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 TELEPHONE 306-854.0800 • TCLECOPIER 305-854-2323 VIA HAND DELIVERY Ms. Teresita Fernandez City of Miami Hearing Boards 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33131 *OF COUNSEL. October 6, 2003 Re: River Place Application for Major Use Special Permit Dear Ms. Fernandez: JENNIFER A. GOLDBERG DOUGLAS R. GONZALES CHRISTOPHER F. KURTZ HARRIET R. LEWIS* PETER A. LICHTMAN KAREN LIEBERMAN• MATTHEW H. MANDEL BERNARD S. MANDLER• MICHAEL J. MARRERO ALEXANDER L. PALENZUELA-MAURI MICHAEL S. POPOK• ANTHONY L. RECIO MARK A. ROTHENBERG SCDTT A. ROSIN DANA J. SCHINDLER GAIL D. SEROTA* JEFFREY P. SHEFFEL MIA M. SINGH JOSE S. TALAVERA SUSAN L. TREVARTHEN Our firm represents the owners and contract purchasers listed in Exhibit "A" in connection with the captioned development (the "Applicants"). The Applicants are the owner of the property located at 615 SW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida (the "Property"). Miami Riverfront Partners LLC is the contract purchaser. This letter of intent requests a Major Use Special Permit to approve a mixed use project consisting of 455 residential units, approximately 225,000 square feet of office, 20,000 square feet of retail, and 1,006 parking spaces. The application also requests approval of special exceptions for a marina, drive -through facilities for financial institutions, and valet parking for up to 50 % of required parking for restaurants. The additional various lesser permits and requests are listed in Article I, Section M. The proposed Major Use Special Permit and lesser permits are consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Development Neighborhood Plan and compatible with similar projects in the Brickell/Miami River area. Ms. Teresita Fernandez October 6, 2003 Page 2 Further justification for the Major Use Special Permit are contained under Articles II and III of the Major Use Special Permit application binder. We look forward to your favorable review of this request. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or if you require additional information. GP/ms 855001 Gilberto Pastoriza WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA & GUEDES, P.A. EXHIBIT "A" Owners: William O. Brickell Majorie O. Brickell Majorie O. Brickell, as Trustee under Document dated September 11, 1992 Majorie O. Brickell and William O. Brickell, as Co -trustees of the Majorie O. Brickell Family Trust Majorie O. Brickell and William O. Brickell, as Co -trustees of the William O. Brickell Family Trust and Miami Riverfront Partners LLC, Contract Purchaser WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA GUEDES COLE & BONISKE, P.A. MITCHELL A. BIERMAN NINA L. BONISKE JAMIE ALAN COLE EDWARD G. GUEDES STEPHEN J. HELFMAN JOHN R. HERON, JR. GILBERTO PASTORIZA GARY I. RESNICK JOSEPH H. SEROTA NANCY E. STROUD RICHARD JAY WEISS DAVID M. WOLPIN STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ THOMAS J. ANSBRO° LILLIAN ARANGO DE LA HOZ• ALMON 5. BIELER MITCHELL J. BURNSTEIN ELAINE M. COHEN STEPHANIE DEUTSCH• ATTORNEYS AT LAW MIAMI-DADE OFFICE 2665 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE SUITE 420 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 TELEPHONE 305-854-0800 TELECOPIER 305-854-2323 WWW.WSH-FLALAW.COM BROWARD OFFICE 3107 STIRLING ROAD • SUITE 300 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312 TELEPHONE 954-763-4242 • TELECOPIER 954-764-7770 VIA FACSIMILE & U.S. MAIL Ms. Teresita Fernandez City of Miami Hearing Boards 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33131 •OF COUNSEL October 28, 2003 Re: Code Enforcement Violations on 615 SW 2nd Avenue Dear Ms. Fernandez: JENNIFER A. GOLDBERG DOUGLAS R. GONZALES MARK B. KRAVITZ CHRISTOPHER F. KURTZ HARRIET R. LEWIS• PETER A. LICHTMAN KAREN I IEBERMAN• MATTHEW H. MANDEL BERNARD S. MANGLER• MICHAEL J. MARRERO ALEXANDER L. PALENZUELA-MAURE MICHAEL S. POPOK• ANTHONY L. RECIO MARK A. ROTHENBERG SCOTT A. ROBIN DANA J. SCHINDLER GAIL D. SEROTA• JEFFREY P. SHEFFEL MIA M. SINGH JOSE S. TALAVERA SUSAN L. TREVARTHEN As we discussed on the telephone, this letter will confirm that Miami Riverfront Partners LLC as the contract purchaser for the captioned address intends to demolish most of the existing improvements on the captioned property in connection with construction of the River Place project if the Major Use Special Permit is approved. We have been informed by Mr. Israel Ibanez of the downtown NET office that the property currently has violations for failure to maintain painted exterior and for trash build-up. Because the Major Use Special Permit application requests approval of a new office tower and a new residential tower, all existing structures that currently sit on the property will be destroyed, except for the structure located at the corner of the SW 2"d Avenue bridge and the Miami River. Due to its popular culture significance as the police headquarters in the Miami Vice television show, the building will be substantially rehabilitated and moved to the corner of SW 7th Street and SW 2"d Avenue. Ms. Teresita Fernandez October 28, 2003 Page 2 Since all existing structures will be demolished or substantially renovated in connection with implementing the Major Use Special Permit approval on the property, we see no reason why the violation for failure to maintain the painted exterior of the buildings should delay review of the application. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please call me if you have any questions. GP/ms 855001 cc: Kevin Reilly Stephen Gelb Very truly yours, Tony Recio WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIzA GUEDES COLE & BONISKE, P.A. DEPARTMENT OF HEARING BOARDS 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor • Miami, Florida 33130 Telephone 305-416-2030 • Fax 305-416-2035 PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR A MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT Welcome to Hearing Boards! This application process is for your reference and review. It is intended to serve as a guide in acquainting you with our public hearing process. Following are a series of concerns/requirements for you take into account. By any means, please feel free to contact the department, should you have any questions. CITY OF MIAMI ORDINANCE NO. 11469, CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE STATES THAT ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF SAID ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133. The responses to the attached application must be typed and the complete application must be signed in black ink. It will be accepted, along with pertinent documents, only the first seven days (1-7) of the month from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Please note that the cashier located on the 4th floor will close at 4:00 pm; therefore, the complete application, reviewed plans and a paid receipt must be submitted. You will be responsible, if needed, to bring an interpreter for the English language to any presentation before city boards, committees and the city commission. Power of attorney will be required if neither applicant or legal counsel representing the applicant execute the application or desire to make a presentation before city boards, committees and the city commission. An additional recordation cost for the resolution is $6.00 for the first page and $4.50 for additional pages. All fees are subject to change. Also, for City Commission resolutions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 305-250-5360. Applications for Zoning Change (Amendment to Zoning Atlas and/or Overlay District) and Land Use Change (Amend the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan) will not be accepted unless it has a signature from the Planning and Zoning Department designee. Applications given to customers do not constitute action from the City of Miami without plans review and written comments from the Zoning Division of the Planning and Zoning Department. Rev. 08/15/03 IT IS INTENDED THAT MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS BE REQUIRED WHERE SPECIFIED USES AND/OR OCCUPANCIES INVOLVE MATTERS DEEMED TO BE OF CITYWIDE OR AREA -WIDE IMPORTANCE. THE CITY COMMISSION SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINATIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS. (SEE ARTICLE 17 OF ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.) THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALL APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMITS AND FOR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND SHALL TRANSMIT SAID APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD FOR ITS RECOMMENDATIONS AND MAY MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, BODIES, OR OFFICERS FOR REVIEW, ANALYSIS, AND/OR TECHNICAL FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND REPORTS THEREON. (SEE SECTION 1301.4 OF ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.) FINAL APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION FOR MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL CONSIST OF AN EXECUTED RESOLUTION BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND A DEVELOPMENT ORDER ATTACHED THERETO WHICH SPECIFIES THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION IS APPROVED; IF APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, SAID RESOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT ORDER SHALL, UPON EXECUTION THEREOF, BE TRANSMITTED TO THE OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED ABOVE. I, Gilberto Pastoriza. Eso. on behalf of see attached Exhibit "A", hereby apply to the Director of the Planning and Zoning Department of the City of Miami for approval of a Major Use Special Permit under the provisions of Article 17 of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance. Property Address(es): 615 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 1. Two (2) original surveys prepared by a State of Florida registered land surveyor within six (6) months from the date of application. 2. Two (2) 11x17" original plans and one (1) 24x36" original plan, signed and sealed by a State of Florida registered architect or engineer showing property boundaries, existing (if any) and proposed structure(s), parking, landscaping, etc.; building elevations and dimensions and computations of lot area and building spacing. 3. Plans need to be stamped by Hearing Boards first and then signed by Public Works on the 8tn Floor, Zoning on the 41Floor and Planning on the 3rd Floor, prior to submittal of application. 4. An 8 Y2 x 11" copy of the plans after signature from the above departments. 5. All documents, reports, studies, exhibits (8 1/2 x11 ") or other written or graphic materials to be submitted at the hearing shall be submitted with this application. 6. Affidavit and disclosure of ownership of subject property and disclosure of interest (see pages 5 and 6). Rev. 08/15/03 2 7. Certified list of owners of real estate within a 500-feet radius from the outside boundary of property (see pages 7 and 8). 8. At least two photographs that show the entire property (land and improvements). 9. A clear and legible copy of the recorded warranty deed and tax forms of the most current year that shows the present owner(s) and legal description of the property. 10. A clear and legible copy of the subject property's legal description on a separate sheet of paper. 11. Maps showing the existing zoning designation and the adopted comprehensive plan designation for areas on and around the property. 12. General location map showing relation to the site or activity to major streets, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project, and the like. 13. Concept Plan: a) Site plan and relevant information per Section 1304.2.1d-h in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended. b) Relationships to surrounding existing and proposed uses and activities, systems and facilities, per Section 1702.2.2a in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended. c) How concept affects existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations; tabulation of any required variances, special permits, changes of zoning or exemptions, per Section 1702.2.2b in Zoning Ordinance 11000, as amended. 14. Developmental Impact Study (an application for development approval for a Development of Regional Impact may substitute). 15. Other (specify and attach cover letter explaining why any document you are attaching is pertinent to this application). 16. Twenty-five (25) "Major Use Special Permit" books containing the above information. If this project requires Zoning Board approval, a total of thirty-five (35) books will be required. 17. Cost of processing according to the City Code: a) $ 45,000 , for the Major Use Special Permit. b) Additional fee of $ 5.650 , for any required special permits, changes of zoning or variances (advertising and traffic study review). Plus $462 for notice (3.50 x 44 owners x 3 hearings) c) Total Fee: $ $51,112 Rev, 08/15/03 3 18. Is the property within the boundaries of a historic site, historic district or archeological zone designated pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code? (Contact the Preservation Officer at the Planning and Zoning Department at 305-416-1400 for information.) NO 19. Is the property within the boundaries of an Environmental Preservation District designated pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Miami City Code? (Contact the Preservation Officer at the Planning and Zoning Department at 305-416-1400 for information.) NO 20. What is the purpose of this Major Use Special Permit/nature of proposed use? (Be specific.) To permit a mixed use residential/office/retail development consisting of 455 residential units, approximately 225,000 square feet of office, 20,000 square feet of retail, and 1,006 parking spaces. Signatur — �� Address 2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Ste. 420 Name Gilberto Pastoriza, Esq. Miami, FL 33133 Telephone (305) 854-0800 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE Date October 6, 2003 The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �O day of cick-ub~sr 20 by Gilberto Pastoriza,Esq. who is an individuallpartnerLagepticorporation of see attached Exhibit "A" which are individual/partner/agent/corporation. He is eg 11y- Paws o me or who has produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. (Stamp) Signature „:" PU MARILYN SOMODEVILIA * i 3 * MY COMMISSION # DD 222204 dnn EXPIRES: September 13, 2007 paneld ThryAi gel Holey Servieaa Rev. 08/15/03 4 EXHIBIT "A" Owners: William O. Brickell Majorie O. Brickell Majorie O. Brickell, as Trustee under Document dated September 11, 1992 Majorie O. Brickell and William O. Brickell, as Co -trustees of the Majorie O. Brickell Family Trust Majorie O. Brickell and William O. Brickell, as Co -trustees of the William O. Brickell Family Trust and Miami Riverfront Partners LLC, Contract Purchaser