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The following comments represent the unified vision of the Pre -Application Design Review Committee, which
consist of all staff members in the Urban Design and Land Development Divisions.
CoMWENT S:
The following comments are being made in an effort to develop projects to their highest potential and make a
significant contribution to improving the quality of our built environment with great architecture and urban
design.
Submittal
Thank you for providing the additional information requested in the committee's previous review of the
proposal.
Site Planning
• The committee finds tite site planning for the project to be acceptable, as SLY" 3'°' Sr., S Miami Ave.,
the Miami River and the main access road for the project are lined for the most part with habitable
residential or commercial spaces. 'i'he creation of the alleyway parallel to the \Ietrorail line on the
western edge of the site is a good solution to enable service access to be relegated to that part of the
sire.
• The placement of the towers appears to be appropriate, as they arc provided with adequate separation
due to the variety of their orientations, which will create an interesting skyline while providing good
view corridors for the units.
• The committee is concerned about the placements of the Phase IV tower and the Phase III Tower
directiv across the street. The proposed Phase IV Tower rises 300' along the SW 3''' St. setback line,
and the Phase III Tower measures 434' along the SW 3"' St. setback line across the street. This
condition will produce a negative effect on the street, and block natural light from entering the units
in each building.
Landscaping
• Provide additional landscaping along the Miami River, utilizing shade trees in order to provide
adequate shade for pedestrians. Refer to the City of Miami Design Standards and Guidelines for the
Riverwalk/Bavwalk areas for more specific information.
• Please provide a tree survey and tree disposition plan in the next project submittal. Consider
maintaining the existing large street trees along SLR' 3rd St.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in snaking the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board.
Garage
• If habitable space cannot be provided lining the garage of the Phase IV building, :t is critical to
provide a well -designed facade concealing the garage portion of the building along SAX' 3rd St.
Consider the tale of glass to cover the openings of the garage, possibly continuing the pattern of
window openings from the rest of the facade on this area, or create an artistic treatment for the garage
elevation.
• Provide details and material samples of the metal louvers proposed to cover the garage openings
along the west side of the property, indicating how the parked cars arc hidden from view.
Transportation
• It is critical that the apphcant nicer with Mary Conway, Transportation Director for the City of Miami
regarding traffic circulation and access to the site. She may be contacted at 3O3-416-102'
• Due to the large density of the project, consider incorporating connections to various forms of transit
as part of the proposal, including a possible \Ietroraii connection to a new Metrorail station at the
site, and a water taxi landing along the \liami River.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board.
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