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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PRE-Arnt.Ic aTtoN DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
'IA]oR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
MODIFICATION
METROPOLITAN MIAMI (PARCEL D)
SE 3RD AvE./SE 3RD ST,
3-8-2005
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.
COMMENTS:
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.
Pedestrian Realm
In order to enhance the pedestrian character of these parcels, implement the following:
The pedestrian sidewalk realm shall remain at a consistent height throughout. Vehicles shall
rise to the sidewalk level with ramping beginning at the outer edge of the curb, with the ramp slope
being the maximum allowed by Public Works.
The pedestrian sidewalk area shall be maintained with a consistent, recognizable pattern, which shall
continue across the vehicular entrances in order to give dominance to the pedestrian realm over the
vehicular areas.
Loading
• The loading condition in Tract D is better than the previous submittal, since the loading bays are now
contained within the building. Provide details of the proposed cover for the loading area in the north
elevation of Tract 17. A visually interesting element should be introduced to contribute to the
pedestrian realm while concealing the loading area from view.
• Indicate how the loading maneuvering occurs, and confirm that the garage ramping has a sufficient
distance to allow clearance for loading vehicles underneath in Parcel D, Loading maneuvering shall
be designed to occur within the site, such that loading vehicles do not have to reverse to or from the
public right of way,
Garages
• Although liner program was not included in the p.reviously, approved proposal, the project would
benefit greatly from the provision of finer uses on the west podium of Parcel D. Consider providing
liner program with a minimum of 15' of useable active habitable space along at least the second and
third levels of the west portion of the garage facing SE 2'=a Ave. Since the tower is designed to be
articulated all the way to the street level, it would be more appropriate to provide active uses within
the lower levels of the building, as was done in the Parcel C building in the block to the south of the
site.
• For the east and west garage podium elevations, consider a more artistic solution to the garage facade
area, by breaking up the large continuous louvered areas and incorporating openings more in
residential scale. Consider providing an artistic solution to the garage podium, perhaps utili'ing
similar design ideas as are shown for the north and south garage podium elevations.
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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• It is critical that parked cars be hidden from view. Where parking garage facades will be adjacent to
streets, provide details of the materials proposed to cover the garage openings, and indicate how all
vehicles and vehicular ramps will be concealed from public view.
Vehicular Circulation
• Contact the City of Miami "Transportation Department to review issues relating to vehicular
circulation, traffic flow, street design and Metromover placement on the streets around the project.
Mary Conway, the City's Transportation Director, may he contacted at 305-416-1027.
Tower Height
Confirm that the tower height is in compliance with height requirements established by the FAA and Miami -
Dade County Aviation Departments.
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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