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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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PLANING & ZONING
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning and Zoning Department
Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE:
SUBJECT :
ZOOLI MAY 19 AH : 3 6
May 17, 2004
Large Scale Development Review -
Lofts at Mayfair -
REFERENCES Phase I and II
ENCLOSURES:
I have reviewed the Large Scale Development plans -for the Lofts at Mayfair -
Phase I and II located at Virginia Street between Florida Avenue and Oak
Avenue and have the following comments.
1, Virginia Street has a zoned right of way width of 55 feet. Right of
way dedication is required along Virginia Street and the external
areas of the required 25 foot corner radii on the northwest corner of
lot 37 and the southwest corner of lot 36. The underground parking
garage encroaches beyond the base building line at the 25 foot
corner radii at both Oak Avenue and Florida Avenue and possibly
along Virginia Street adjacent to lot 37. The terraces and possibly
the structure at unit "J" on lot 37 encroach beyond the base building
line. Underground and overhead encroachments are not permitted
beyond the base building line.
2. Visibility triangles and setbacks are measured along the base
building lines. Units Al, A2 and J-2 (adjacent to alley) and their
terraces encroaches into the visibility triangles. The retaining wall
for the parking garage entrance encroaches into the driveway
visibility triangle.
3. The truck turning movement to enter and exit the loading bay
cannot be accomplished in one maneuver. The loading area requires
several turning maneuvers to enter and exit. These maneuvers occur
at the end of a 100 foot long back-up maneuver from Virginia Street
down a 10 foot wide alley enclosed by walls. Access to the loading
area is not "safe and convenient".
4. An agreement between the City of Miami and the property owner is
required for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk treatment
located in the public right of way.
5. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the
building flood elevation must be accomplished on private property.
Stairs, ramps, retaining walls, etc. will not be permitted in the public
right of way.
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Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning and Zoning Department
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May 17, 2004
6. All stormwater must be retained on site including the driveways
and plazas on private property adjacent to the public streets. All
plazas and driveways must be graded or trench drains provided to
prevent "sheet flow" from entering the right of way.
7. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A.
standards, shall be required. "Street type" entrances are not
permitted unless approved by the Director of Public Works.
8. Standard parking stall dimensions are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long
with 23 feet back-up distance.
In addition to these comments, the following minimum street improvements
shall be required.
The roadways abutting this site are designated "primary pedestrian pathways".
Remove existing sections of concrete sidewalk and replace with brick paver
sidewalk up to the base building line. Replace all damaged curb and gutter and
brick pavers adjacent to the site. Pavement restoration for all water and sewer
extensions, utility services, existing damaged pavement and pavement
damaged during construction, as determined by the city inspector, shall include
milling and resurfacing of the full pavement width, curb to curb, along the
entire length of the excavation and/or damaged pavement area. Construct
A.D.A. compliant handicap ramps at the corners of Virginia Street at Florida
and Oak Avenues. Restore all pavement markings and traffic signage.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard
Helmers, Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
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c: Borges & Associates
1201 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800
Miami, Florida 33131
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning & Zoning Department
Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director, Public Works Department