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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Description• • • RIVER FRONT (WEST) a mixed -use project MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II, 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 • • • RIVER FRONT (WEST) a mixed -use 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 I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development of activity. River Front (West) parcel is a mixed -use project consisting of four (4) buildings on a prime location fronting the Miami River just north of the Miami Avenue bridge. River Front has a companion project adjacent to the east. Key Development has joined with its neighbors to the east to create a grand boulevard over one hundred feet wide bordered by retail uses to emphasize the pedestrian realm in an urban village setting. Three of the buildings consist of residential highrise towers over a parking pedestal, with retail space at ground level, responding to an overall integrated design plan with special attention given to siting each building in order to create an exciting and efficient urban village on the bank of the Miami River. The fourth building will be developed on the parcel north of S.W. Third Street as an office project. The project, with a total of 1,462 residential units and 1,832 parking spaces, will be developed as a phased project consisting of Phase I with 498 units, 12,198 square feet of retail uses and 526 parking spaces; Phase II with 511 units, 11,840 square feet of retail uses and 553 parking spaces; Phase HI with 453 units, 61,490 square feet of retail uses and 573 parking spaces; and Phase IV with 156,200 square feet of office uses and 180 parking spaces. The various buildings will have access along a tree -lined boulevard that will enter from S.W. Third Street and end at a rotunda at the Miami River. This spectacular boulevard will be developed in conjunction with the newly developed residential project to the East known as River Front (East) and will be over one hundred (100) feet wide. • • • (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. (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 of the Supporting Documents. 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. 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. (1) Off-street parking and off-street loading area; (2) 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 page A-101. (5) 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. (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 The various permitted uses. Maximum permitted footprint: N/A sf. Building Footprint: 153,449.11 gross square feet ii. Ground coverage by structures. Ground coverage by the structures is 36.25% of the total gross lot area. (f) Tabulation showing: The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off-street loading spaces shown in (d) above: The total amount of parking spaces provided: 1,901 spaces ii Total project density in dwelling units per acre. Allowed: 7.27 acres x 500 units per acre = 3,635 units Proposed: 1,462 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; • • • (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. The Landscaping Plan located 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. (I) 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 Permit are 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. 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 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 Office. 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 Office. The zoning and comprehensive plan designation are consistent with one another at this time and shall be consistent with one another through the request and approval of a companion zoning and land use change to SD-6 zoning and restricted commercial designation. 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. This MUSP application has a companion zoning and land use application. • • • The Project conforms to the SD-6 Zoning District and the Land Use designation of Restricted Commercial being requested for the property and in progress, having received approval from Zoning Board, PAB and City Commission on first reading. Set back requirements under the Code are satisfied or superseded for the proposed project on 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) Historic buildings. There are no historic structures located on the Property. (f) Environmental zone. • • • The Property is located within an environmental preservation district, an archealogical monitoring plan is being presented to the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board for the Board's review and approval, as well as the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.