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THE EVERGLADES ON THE BAY
a residential project
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ARTICLE II.
Description
A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000
1. Section 1304.2.1 Application foirs; supplementary materials
2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report
3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan
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THE EVERGLADES ON THE BAY
a residential project
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning Ordinance No. 11000
11. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials
(a) Statement of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity.
The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article 1.
(b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development
of activity.
The Everglades on the Bay project is a residential highrise consisting of
two residential towers and a total of 870 residential units. The units offer a
variety of residential product types such as studios, flats, lofts, garden units,
traditional condominium units and penthouses. It is located directly across from
Bayfront Park and landmarks such as the American Airlines Arena, Bayside and
the Performing Arts Center.
The residential project offers a parking garage of 1,146 spaces with
separate parking in support of approximately 65,549 square feet of retail space on
the ground floor. All building service areas are provided inside the building away
from public view.
The Everglades on the Bay offers to its future residents a recreation deck
with two pools, a fully appointed gym, juice bar, party room and business center.
(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 and are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(i) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project
location.
(ii) Area Context Map: Map of the project area indicating buildup in the
surrounding area.
(iii) Aerial: Aerial Photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project
site.
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(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 Site plan is located as Sheet 9 under Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents.
i. Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, building, watercourses,
easements and section lines;
The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets are
shown on the survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents.
ii Exact location of all buildings and structures;
The exact location of all existing buildings located on the Property is
shown on the survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents.
The location of the building to be constructed are shown on the Site Plan,
under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
iii. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from
pedestrian and other types of traffic;
Service vehicles will access the loading docks from the service entrance.
All services for the project are located and fully contained within the building.
(1) Refuse collections areas;
Waste collection will be provided by a containerized compactor system
located in the service area. These facilities are shown on the Site Plan under Tab 6
of the Supporting Documents at Sheet 10,
(2) Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups.
Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility
Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents.
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(e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof
proposed to be devoted to the permitted uses and ground coverage.
N/A % of the allowable total FAR. FAR is unlimited.
The various permitted uses.
Maximum permitted footprint: 116,582 square feet.
Building Footprint: 112,893 gross square feet
ii. Ground coverage by structures.
Ground coverage by the structures is fifty-four percent (54%) of the total
gross lot area.
(f)
Tabulation showing:
i. The derivation of numbers of off street parking and off street loading
spaces shown in (d) above:
The total amount of parking spaces provided: 1,146 spaces
ii Total project density in dwelling units per acre.
Allowed: 2.804 acres x 1,000 units per acre 2,804 units
Proposed: 870 residential units
(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.
(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;
The design plans are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(j) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and
decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance.
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The Landscaping Plan located on Sheet L-1 under Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents, specify the plant types, sizes and locations, as well as indications that
all planted areas will be fully irrigated and maintained by the project.
(k) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of
buildings for such use.
Recreational facilities are located under Tab 6.
(1) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the
particular use or activity involved.
Recreational facilities are located under Tab 6.
The Drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of
the Supporting Documents.
(m) 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 project are included
under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
12. Section 1702.2.1 General Report.
(a) Property ownership or ownerships and beneficial interest within the boundaries of
the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit.
Statement of Ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of
the area proposed for Major Use Special Pennit are provided in Article 1.
(b) The nature of the unified interest or control.
The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article 1.
(c) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership.
A copy of the survey of the Property 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 survey of
Property located under Tab 5 and the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the
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Supporting Documents. In addition, the surrounding street systems are included
under Tab 2, Traffic Impact Study.
(e) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (d) preceding to
surrounding area characteristics.
The Drawings Submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of
the Supporting Documents. Materials will be presented to the Urban Design and
Review Board for review.
(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. 11000, as Amended, is CDB ("Central Business District").
The Zoning Atlas Map on page 36 indicates the existing and surrounding zoning
districts. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the Property is
Central Business District. The zoning and comprehensive plan designations are
consistent with one another.
13. 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, services systems and similar uses).
Article II contains a written narrative of the 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. Maps located on Tab 6 indicate the Project's relationship to
surrounding streets, land uses and functions. Building elevations, sections and
perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and
orientation to streets is 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 Central Business District zoning for this
Property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation confonns to the
land use designation currently in effect for this Property.
Set back requirements under the Code are satisfied or superseded for the proposed
project.
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14. 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.
The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting
Documents.
(c) A housing impact assessment.
The project satisfies the need for market rate housing in the re-
development of the Downtown Business District.
(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.
Extensive use of wall shading by means of landscaping and canopies will
be implemented.
Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by
means of time clocks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and
fixtures are being considered in all common areas.
(e)
(f)
Historic buildings.
There are no historic structures located on the Property.
Environmental zone.
The Property is not located within an environmental preservation district.
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