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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project Description• • PREMIERE TOWERS BRICKELL VILLAGE Major Use Special Permit Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1 Section 1304.1.1 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 1. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. Premiere Towers Brickell Village is a mixed -use, luxury residential, high-rise development consisting of 556 condominium units within twin towers. This unique development project is geared to attract the growing market of empty -nesters, young professionals, second home buyers, retirees and newly relocated families from Latin America. This project also responds to the market demands of the Brickell Village neighborhood, supporting the current demand for a live/work environment within Miami's urban downtown. Located along SW 9th Street and South Miami Avenue, at 29-59 SW 9th Street and 830-850 South Miami Avenue, the property is just north of the future Mary Brickell Village Project, west of Brickell Avenue,and south of the Miami River. The project site has a net lot area of 1.377 acres or 60,000 square feet with frontage along S.W. 9th Street and South Miami Avenue. The gross lot area contains 1.707 acres or 74,375 square feet. The property is zoned SD-7 Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential District. The property is situated within the City of Miami in the Brickell Village neighborhood that is currently undergoing a significant urban renewal process. With new urban-infill development and redevelopment of various sites, this area now has new projects such as the Mary Brickell Village project, the Beacon at Brickell, Brickell View and Park Place at Brickell. • • Geographically, Premiere Towers Brickell Village is located minutes away from major transportation corridors such as Brickell Avenue, Biscayne Boulevard, 1-95 and SR 836, offering convenient access, a 15 minute drive to the Miami International Airport and direct access to the Downtown area and Brickell Avenue banking center. Its exceptional location with regard to the major thoroughfares will allow residents to quickly commute to and from all major employment centers in the South Florida Region. Demand potential for housing development in the Brickell Village/Downtown Miami area is strong. According to a recent study conducted by the Downtown Development Authority, it is estimated that 1,500 new dwelling units will be constructed between 2004 and 2009. Premiere Towers is a 52-story, twin towers, mixed -use condominium with a grand recreation deck and a 9 story parking structure. The residential units will consist of one and two bedrooms, flat and loft style units, having various views of the City and the Bay. As true loft apartments, all residences will have ceiling heights of 10 feet for the "flats" and 18 feet for the mezzanine loft units. Offering unique style and quality, each unit will be delivered as finished residences and designed with a sleek and elegant amenity package. Specific finishes include: Kitchens with granite countertops, European cabinetry and stainless steel appliances; Bathrooms complete with marble flooring, marble countertops, free-standing glass showers, double sinks and bidets (depending on the unit size); Floors may range from hardwood floor to marble tile or laminated concrete to accentuate the lofty feel of the unit design. In addition to the high ceilings, the units will be further characterized as lofts with over -sized windows and sliding glass doors that lead out to large balconies with glass railings. The generous use of glazing will draw in the sunlight and feature the views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami. Premiere Towers includes approximately 91,096 S.F. of Class A office space, located in the East Tower (Tower 1) on Floors 11 through 14, approximately 11,500 S.F. per floor. In addition, Premiere Towers includes unique "live/work" spaces that line or "buffer" the parking garage along SW 9th Street and South Miami Avenue. • • • The building's amenities will include 24-hour manned security, with electronic access into the parking garage and a single point of entry into the residential tower; Infinity -edge, heated swimming pool with a Jacuzzi; State-of-the-art fitness facility with TV's on the cardio machines, steam room and sauna; and a sunset garden and pool deck on the 10th floor of the building. The following is a specific breakdown of the units: UNIT TYPE TOTAL UNITS One Bedroom (Flats) 98 One Bedroom (Lofts) 182 Two Bedroom (Flats) 96 Two Bedroom (lofts) 182 GRAND TOTAL 556 Both towers take the form of an ellipse, taking full advantage of 360 degrees of waterfront and City views. The floor plates for this building will consist of the following: At ground level, the project includes 2 lobbies (one for each tower) at 1,265 square feet, 19,969 vs. of prime retail/commercial space, and 91,096 of office space, parking and support/back of house spaces. The second through tenth floors (as well as one level below grade) containing 1,050 Parking spaces. The second through 10th floor also includes 67,400 square feet of commercial live/work space. (c) General location map, showing relations of the site or activity for which special permit is sought to major streets, schools, existing utilities and the like. The following exhibits are included with the Major Use Special Permit Application: (1) Aerial: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial; Map of the project areas indicating buildings that surround the site. (3) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. • • (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 draw to a scale of sufficient size to show. The project developer is BAP Development, Inc. The architects, planners and engineers are Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc. The general information requested is shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Several drawings include the following information: (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements and section line. The boundaries and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the Boundary Survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (2) Exact location of all building and structures. (3) The exact location of all existing buildings is shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic. All vehicular access to the project will be from SW 9th Street through a driveway entry/exit along the west end of the site that leads to the upper level parking garage. The loading dock area will be located behind the commercial spaces along SW 9th Street and is hidden from public view. The Parking garage includes valet entry and exit ramps leading to a basement level. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic impact Analysis located under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Off street parking and off street loading area. The parking structure is located within the first nine floors of the building (and includes one story at basement level for valet). This parking garage will have a grand total of 1,050 parking spaces that will be designated as follows: 40 spaces for retail, 226150 spaces for office, and 784 spaces for residential. • (5) • The loading areas include four berths at 12 x 35 feet. The loading docks and other service areas are shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting documents. Recreational facilities locations. The Recreational facilities for this development are located on the 10th floor of the building and are accessible from either of the two towers via the Fitness Centers. Pedestrian circulation routes are provided throughout the Recreation Deck, including elevated areas hosting the spas and lounging areas. These elevated areas are designed to be focal points of anchoring elements of the landscape design and are accessible by way of A.D.A. compliant stair and ramp systems. Water elements including elevated spas, recessed swimming pool and water features punctuate the recreation deck and create spaces for formal and informal gathering, sitting and lounging. The landscape plant pallet for this Recreation Deck includes date palms, silver buttonwood trees, calophyllum trees, rhapis palms and alexander palms. Each species is chosen for its individual character and space defining properties and their contribution to reinforcement of the landscape scheme. Hardscape finishes and materials are pedestrian friendly and are in light shades and tones to minimize heat. (6) Small Screens and buffers. (7) • The project includes commercial lofts that buffer the parking garage along SW 9t" and South Miami Avenue. Canopy trees will be highlighted along SW 9th Street and south Miami Avenue to provide shade for pedestrians and human scale to the streetscape. In all locations, several layers of vegetation will be provided to give a variety of textures, colors and seasonal interests. Refuse collection areas Waste collection will be provided by standardized on -site containers (hidden from public view) located within the ground floor off of SW 9th Street, within the loading dock area. These facilities are shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. • • (8) Access to utilities and points of utility hookups 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 percentage thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses are those outlined in the SD-7 Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential District. For breakdown of uses see the Project Data sheet located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (2) Ground coverage by structures. Ground coverage by the structures is 50,781 square feet or 68.2% of the total gross area. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of off street parking and off street loading spaces shown in (d) above. The total number off street parking spaces provided is 1,050 spaces where 799 spaces are required. Derivation of the number of off street parking is shown under Project Criteria, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. The density allowed is 500 units per acre. The project includes a density of 405 units per acre. (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. All common facilities provided will be maintained by the Owner. (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: exact number of dwelling units, sizes and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans for the residential units, as well as elevations and sections are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Plans for signs, if any. Please refer to Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (1) The Landscape plans are found under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of building for such use. The recreational facilities for this development are located on the 10th floor of the building and are accessible from either of the two towers via the Fitness Centers. Pedestrian circulation routes are provided throughout the Recreation Deck, including elevated areas hosting the spas and SOD lounging areas. These elevated areas are designed to be focal points of anchoring elements of the landscape design and are accessible by way of A.D.A. compliant stair and ramp systems. Water elements including elevated spas, recessed swimming pool and water features punctuate the recreation deck and create spaces for formal and informal gathering, sitting and bunging. The landscape plant pallet for this Recreation Deck includes date palms, silver buttonwood trees, calophyllum trees, rhapis palms and alexander palms. Each species is chosen for its individual character and space defining properties and their contribution to reinforcement of the landscape scheme. Hardscape finishes and materials are pedestrian friendly and are in light shades and tones to minimize heat. (m) Such additional data, maps, plans or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. • • • The details and calculations used to compute the development requirements for the site such as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The drawings covering the roof and mechanical, electrical and plumbing rooms are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, Section 1702.2.1 General Report (a) Property ownership or 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 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 1. (c) Survey of the proposed area showing property line and ownership A copy of the Boundary Survey is included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (d) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utility lines, existing land use, general topography and physical f features. The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab 5. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (e) Materials to demonstrate the relationship o the elements listed in (4) proceeding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, (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 is SD-7 Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial - Residential District, Page 37 of the Zoning Atlas Map is located in Article 1, and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The comprehensive plan for future land use designation of the property is Restricted Commercial. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designation are consistent with one another. 3. Section 1702.2 Major Use Social 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, service systems and similar uses). Article II contains a written narrative of this outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Building elevations and sections 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. This project conforms to the SD-7 Central Brickell Rapid Transit commercial residential district. The comprehensive plan for the future land use designation conforms to the land use designation in effect for this property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted or 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 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. Over the last several years, prices of urban housing have increased dramatically; despite the recent slow down in the economy. Subsequently, a substantial amount of people within metropolitan areas has begun to return to the city to live. This has created a shortage of multi -family housing along with an upward surge of housing prices. Contrarily, the cost of construction has not kept pace with these increases, which has made it economically affordable to construct new buildings for sale. This pattern remains the same in South Florida where there continues to be an increased demand for housing, particularly in Miami - Dade County. This development will have 556 luxury condominium loft residences with the price ranging from $170,000 to $500,000, with an average price of $360,000. (d) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are propose in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code Architecturally, the building envelope will be comprised of insulated walls and roof. Lightly tinted glass will be used throughout the building. The design will also consist of balcony overhangs to increase building shading. 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 at cores and public spaces. (e) Historic Buildings There are no existing historic structures located on the property. • • • (f) Environmental Impacts The property is located within the City of Miami Archeological Conservation District and a Management Plan has been submitted reviewed and approved on July 20, 2004 by the City's Historic Preservation and Environmental Board.