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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project Description• • • METROPOLITAN MIAMI MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT . Section 1304.1.1 Application Forms; Supplementary Materials. a. Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development. 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. Pursuant to Resolution 02-1249 (the "MUSP"), the One Miami project was permitted as a mixed -use residential, commercial, and office development in downtown Miami, just north of the Miami River within Miami's Central Business District (CBD). Having changed- its name to Metropolitan Miami, the developers intent remains the same: to create a new pedestrian -friendly downtown neighborhood providing residential, office, retail, entertainment, and recreation amenities not only for the residents of the Project, but also for workers in downtown, tourists and business travelers occupying the closely situated hotels, and residents of the nearby Brickell area. The Project includes three residential towers that will provide 1,500 housing units to the downtown area, one 500,000 square feet office tower, and 236,700 square feet in ground and second floor retail. Integrated into the center of the development via well -designed pedestrian passages will be a four-story retail/entertainment complex with 120,000 square feet of retail including 16 movie screens. Further emphasizing the pedestrian nature of the Project, the development includes urban design -style wide sidewalks, pedestrian encouraging plazas, and lush landscaping along all corridors. Lastly, the entire Project has been designed to accommodate the views and property values of the surrounding buildings and uses. The property is comprised of three parcels, described as "Parcel B", "Parcel C", and "Parcel D", respectively. Parcel B is surrounded by Southeast 31-d Street on the north, Biscayne Boulevard Way/Southeast 4tn Street on the south, Biscayne Boulevard on the east, and Southeast 3rd Avenue on the west. It has a net lot area of 2.46 acres (107,343 square feet) and a gross lot area of 3.76 acres (163,785 square feet). The eastern portion of Parcel B will be developed as a 40 story, 447- unit condominium with 30,500 square feet of ground and second -floor retail, which will include 641 parking spaces. The western portion will contain the 4- story retail/entertainment complex which will provide 120,000 square feet of retail including 16 movie screens. Parcel C is surrounded by Southeast 3rd Street on the north, Biscayne Boulevard/Southeast 4th Street on the south, Southeast 3rd Avenue on the east, and • • • Southeast 2nd Avenue on the west. It has a net lot area of 1.74 acres (75,780 square feet) and a gross lot area of 2.75 acres (119,790 square feet). Parcel C will be developed as a 650-unit, 53-floor apartment building 30,000 square feet of ground and second floor retail. The apartment building will include 975 parking spaces. Parcel D is surrounded by Southeast 2nd Street on the north, Southeast 3rd Street on the south, Southeast 3rd Avenue on the east, and Southeast 2nd Avenue on the west. It has a net lot area of 1.74 acres (75,777 square feet) and a gross lot area of 2.79 acres (121,532 square feet). The eastern portion of Parcel D will be developed as a mixed -use retail, office, and parking structure that will provide 500,000 square feet of office, 56,200 square feet of retail and 1,500 parking spaces. The western portion of Parcel D will be developed as a 403-unit, 49-floor apartment building which will include 600 parking spaces. A drawing showing the location of the various buildings described above is included under Tab 2 of Article III. c. General location map, showing relation of the site for which special permit is sought to major street, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project and the like. Location maps and aerial maps indicating the surrounding streets and properties are included in Article I. d. A site plan containing the title pf the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow based on an exact survey of the property drawn of sufficient size to show: The Site Plan is located under Tab 2, Article III. i. 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 1, Article III. ii. Exact location of all buildings and structures. All three parcels are vacant and have no buildings as shown on the Survey located under Tab 1, Article III. The locations of the buildings are shown on the plans located under Tab 2, Article III. iii. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic. 2 • • • A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow for the approved development is provided in the Traffic Impact Study located under Tab 3, Article III. Metropolitan Miami will provide a pedestrian -friendly urban environment, interconnected by wide sidewalks, covered loggias, and ample plazas. The streetscapes of the Project will be consistent in order to unify the three parcels. Ingress and egress to the parking structures have been designed to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic. The service areas of each building will be located towards the rear of the buildings and away from the high volume pedestrian traffic that will take place at the front of the buildings. iv. Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas. As previously approved, the project significantly exceeds the Zoning Ordinance requirements for parking and loading. To wit, while only 2,237 parking spaces are required, the project provides 3,716 parking spaces. Each building will provide its own offstreet parking internally, with the exception of the retail/entertainment complex which will locate its parking across the street in the parking garage of Parcel D. In addition, the Parcel D parking garage will provide replacement parking to accommodate the surface parking currently located on all three parcels. Loading and delivery areas are provided as shown in the plans. The loading bays are designed to screen the surrounding areas form unsightly trucks and eliminate delivery -related traffic disruptions. v. Recreation facilities locations. As previously approved, all three residential towers will provide meeting and social rooms for the use of their residents. In addition, the three residential towers will contain rooftop recreation decks at their respective podium levels which will include state-of-the-art infinity edge pools and lavish landscaping. The retail/entertainment center is also designed to provide recreational amenities (movie theater) to the entire Property. vi. All screens and buffers. Rooftop mechanical equipment on the three residential towers and the office tower will be buffered from view by distinctive architectural elements which will serve to identify the Project as a unified neighborhood and further serve to emphasize the landmark nature of the • • • entire Metropolitan Miami Project. All other mechanical equipment will be located within the internal spaces of the buildings. vii. Refuse collection areas. Waste collection will be provided by the City of Miami or by a private company and will be internal to each building. There will be no curbside refuse collection. viii. Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups. All utilities shall be underground_ Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 4, Article III. e. Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: i. The various permitted uses. Parcel B: Gross acreage: 3.76 acres Total developable area (TDA): 1,133,000 square feet Residential: 567,685 square feet (50.1% of TDA) Retail (includes cinema): 150,500 square feet (13.3% of TDA) Parcel C: Gross acreage: 2.75 acres Total developable area (TDA): 1,130,845 square feet Residential: 896,800 square feet (79.3 % of TDA) Retail: 30,000 square feet (2.6% of TDA) Parcel D: Gross acreage: 2.79 acres Total developable area (TDA): 1,836,800 square feet Residential: 515,600 square feet (28.1 % of TDA) Retail:56,200 square feet (3.1% of TDA) Office : 500,000 square feet )27.2% of TDA) TOTAL: Gross acreage: 9.3 acres Total developable area (TDA): 4,100,645 square feet Residential: 1,980,085 square feet (48.3% of TDA) Retail (including cinema): 236,700 square feet (5.77% of TDA) Office: 500,000 square feet (12.2% of TDA) 4 • • • ii. Ground coverage by structures. Ground coverage for Parcel B is 46% of the gross lot area. Ground coverage for Parcel C is 54% of the gross lot area. Ground coverage for Parcel D is 58% of the gross lot area. f. Tabulation showing: g• i. The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above. The minimum total number of spaces required is 2,237. The total number of spaces provided is 3,716 which include parking for new development as well as replacement parking for the spaces on the currently vacant parcels. The derivation of the number of offstreet parking spaces is included within the Project Data Summary in Article I. ii. Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As previously approved, the project calls for 161 units per gross acre, well under the 1,000 units per acre permitted in the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. In fact, even when analyzed individually, each parcel will be developed at far less than the permitted density. The approximate density of the Parcel B condominium tower is 119 units per gross acre. Parcel C has an approximate density of 236 units per gross acre. Parcel D's apartment building provides for an approximate density of 144 units per gross acre. Statements as to how common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. All common facilities will be maintained initially by the Owner. Common facilities of the Tract B Condominium tower will be maintained by the condominium association. 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 under Tab 4, Article III. i. Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Parcel B contains 447 condominium units. Parcel C contains 650 apartment units. Parcel D contains 403 apartment units. Detailed information and breakdown of 5 • • • square footage of all uses are found in the Project Data Summary located in Article I. Typical floor plans for the three residential towers and the office tower are located under Article III, Tab 2.,. j. Signage plans. Signage for each building within the project will be done separately, as the need arises. k. Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. The streetscapes will be consistent throughout and will include lavish landscaping, extra -wide sidewalks with decorative pavers, plazas, and covered loggias. Landscaping and streetscapes drawings are shown on Tab 2, Article III. 1. Plans for recreation facilities, including location and general description of buildings for such use. All three residential towers will provide meeting and social rooms for the use of their residents. In addition, the three residential towers will provide rooftop recreation decks at their respective podium levels which will include state-of-the- art infinity edge pools and lavish landscaping. The retail/entertainment center on Parcel B is also designed to provide recreational amenities (movie theater) to residents and visitors to the Project. m. 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 2, Article III. n. Such additional data as the applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper review for compliance and consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations depicting the architectural and aesthetic character of the Parcel B residential and office buildings are included under Tab 2, Article III. • • • 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report a. Property ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit. A Statement of Ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for the Substantial Modification to the Major Use Special Permit is provided in Article I. b. The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. c. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership; existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and other physical features. A copy of the Survey is included under Tab 1, Article III. d. Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (3) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings subrnitted with this Application are located under Tab 2, Article III. e. 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 the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is CBD, Central Business District. Page 36 of the Official Zoning Atlas Map is located in Article I, and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan future land use designation for the property is Central Business District and is shown on the land use map located in Article I. Additionally, the Project is located within the Downtown Miami Development of Regional Impact (the "DRI"). The proposed uses for the Project are permitted in the DRI and are consistent with both the properties' zoning district and future land use designation. The Project was the subject of Resolution No. 02-1249 which approved a Major Use Special Permit on the Property. See Introduction section for additional approval information. • • • f. Analysis demonstrating consistency and concurrency with the adopted comprehensive neighborhood plan. The future land use element of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan designates the property Central Business District. The Central Business District designation permits high -density multifamily residential uses with retail uses on lower floors. The designation also permits office, commercial, recreation, and entertainment facilities. Therefore, the proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. The Traffic Impact Analysis and Site Utility Study (Tabs 3 and 4 of Article III, respectively) indicate adequate infrastructure capacity to meet the impact of this development. 3. Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan. a. Relationship of concept plan to existing and proposed surrounding uses. The intent of Metropolitan Miami is to create a new downtown residential neighborhood complete with retail, office, entertainment, dining, and fitness/recreation areas that will be used by the Project's residents, workers in the surrounding offices, tourists staying at the nearby hotels, and residents of the burgeoning Brickell area to the south. The residential and office uses will complement the Central Business District's office buildings in providing much needed area housing for employees. Area employees will benefit from the increase in retail, dining, entertainment and fitness amenities provided by Metropolitan Miami, while area businesses will benefit from the increased likelihood of workers remaining in downtown after work. b. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. The Substantial Modification conforms to the CBD Central Business District zoning in every way. The City's future land use map designation is consistent with the approved development. At this time, the applicant is requesting the approvals and permits described in the Summary of Approvals located in Article 4. Development Impact Study. a. Economy of City. The Economic Impact Study performed for the previous MUSP is included under Tab 5, Article III. The project will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City during construction and after completion. b. Public Services 8 • • • A Traffic Impact Study and Site Utility Study, both performed for the previous MUSP, are included under Tabs 3 and 4 of Article III, respectively. The project will have a neutral impact on the City's public services. c. Environment. The property is not located within an Environmental Preservation District. The project will have a neutral impact on the environment. d. Housing supply. The approved project will result in an increase of 1,500 dwelling units which will address the deficiency in housing in the downtown area. The Substantial Modification will not affect the number of housing units. The impact of the project will be favorable to the City. 9