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MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ARTICLE II.
Project Description
A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000
1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary
materials
2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report
3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan
4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study
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MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning Ordinance No. 11000
1. Section 1304.2.1 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 owners are proposing a luxury residential condominium hotel
development located at 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, Florida. The
Project is bounded by Biscayne Blvd. Way on the North, Brickell
Avenue to the West and the Miami River to the South. The property
consists of 3.16 net acres.
The Project will consist of two new luxury towers. Phase I, which is
the West Tower, will be 48 stories including a 14 story parking
pedestal. This phase includes 62 Hotel Units and 632 Residential
Units. The parking pedestal contains the Lobby, Restaurant, Bar, Ball
Room, Meeting Rooms, Residential Units, all other amenities and 860
parking spaces.
Phase II will rise 60 stories involving a 14 story pedestal. This Phase
includes 596 Residential Units. The pedestal contains all of the same
amenities used for Phase I with the exception of the Ballrooms and
Meeting rooms. A total of 621 parking spaces are provided.
The Main Entrance to Phase I is through the Center Plaza adorned
with landscaping. Entrance to the Parking Garage is on the East side
of the Building accessed from the plaza drop-off. Phase II has a drop-
off accessed from Biscayne Blvd. Way and has a direct view to the
Miami River.
(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 under Tab 1 of the Supporting Documents:
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(1) Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project
location.
(2) Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the
project site.
(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 under Tab 6. 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 5 of the Supporting Documents.
(2) Exact location of all buildings and structures;
See Tab 6.
Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be
separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic;
A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow for the
development is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located
under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents.
(3)
Traffic circulation to the site will only occur from South
Bayshore Drive only.
The service access to the development will enter and exit from
the North end of the site on South Bayshore.
(4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas;
Offstreet parking will be located in the 14 story parking
garages. Loading and delivery parking will be 2 located on
the ground floor of each phase.
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(5)
Recreational facilities locations;
Recreational facilities for each phase of the development are
shown located on the Site Plan under Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents. Amenities will include a swimming pool, poolside
cafe and bar, private fitness center, saunas and whirlpool and
2 tennis courts, spa, business center. In Addition, Phase I will
incorporate Ballrooms and Meeting room as support for the
proposed Hotel.
(6) Screens and buffers;
Landscaping and buffer areas are indicated on the Landscape
Plan, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(7) Refuse collections areas;
Waste collection will be provided by a containerized
compactor system located within the buildings.
Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups.
(8)
Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the
Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 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 and ground coverage of
structures;
PHASE I PHASE II
Building footprint: 52,052 S.F. 36,407 S.F.
Floor Area: (F.A.R.) 753,090 S.F. 1,126,762 S.F.
(2) Ground coverage by structures
Ground coverage 88,459 sq. ft. (64%) Phase I
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(f) Tabulation showing:
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The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and
offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above;
The total number of required parking spaces is 441 and 455
spaces are provided.
(2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre.
The Project will consist of 632 residential units and 62 Hotel
Units in Phase I and 596 Residential Units in Phase 11. Total
project density is 407 dwelling units per net acre.
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.
Common facilities for each Phase to be provided will include the
swimming pools, poolside cafe and bar, spa, business center lobby,
private fitness center, and whirlpool. The common areas will be
maintained by the owner and ultimately by the condominium
associations.
(h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans.
Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste
generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located
under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents.
Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact
number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical
floor plans of each type.
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The development will consist of two luxury High -Rise buildings.
The typical floor plans for residential units are included under Tab 6 of
the Supporting Documents.
Plans for signs, if any.
Signage approval will be addressed by Class 11 Permit at a later time.
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(k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of
vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for
irrigation and future maintenance.
The landscaping plan under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents,
specifies the plant types, sizes and locations, as well as, indications
that all planted areas will be fully irrigated and maintained by the
owner and ultimately the condominium association.
Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and
general description of buildings for such use.
Recreational facilities for the development are shown located on the
Site Plan under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Amenities will
include swimming pool, poolside cafe and bar, private fitness center,
sauna, whirlpool and spa, business center for each Phase.
Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be
required for the particular use or activity involved.
The Drawings Submitted with this Application are located 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.
2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report.
(1) Property ownership 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 Permit are provided in
Article I.
The nature of the unified interest or control.
The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I.
Surveyof the proposed area showing property lines and
ownership.
A copy of the Surveys are included under Tab 5 of the Supporting
Documents.
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(4) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements,
utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and
physical features.
(5)
The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the Survey
plans Iocated under Tab 5 and the Site Utility Study, located under
Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. In addition, the following exhibits
are included with the Major Use Special Permit Application.
Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed
in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics.
The Drawings Submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6
of the Supporting Documents.
(6) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations
for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use
Special Permit.
Pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000, the existing zoning
designation for the property is CBD (Commercial Business District).
Page 36 of the Zoning Atlas Map is Iocated in Article I, and indicates
the existing and surrounding zoning designations.
The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the property
is Commercial Business District. The zoning designations and the
comprehensive plan designation are consistent with one another.
3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan.
a. Relationships of the concept plan to surrounding existing and
proposed future uses.
This Article 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. Maps submitted
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 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.
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This project conforms with the zoning designation of the property with
the approval of the MUSP, special exception, and Class I and Class II
permits. The proposed project is consistent with the comprehensive
plan future land use designation for this property.
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.
c. A housing impact assessment.
The property will be a luxury residential building and Hotel. The City
of Miami, has a demand for additional housing.
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 and tinted/laminated glass. The building is equipped
with modern mechanical equipment which are up to standard and
energy efficient.
e. Historic Buildings
The property contains no historic buildings.
f. Environmental Zone
The Property is located within an Archeological Conservation Area.