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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project DescriptionPLATINUM ON THE BAY MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II. Project 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 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study • • • • • MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT 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 I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. Platinum on the Bay consists of a single, 57 story, residential tower located just North of Downtown Miami, in Edgewater. In addition to the residential tower, loft units will fully line the North and East sides of the parking garage. The parking garage is 4 stories tall with approximately 500 parking stalls. The four (4) main design goals involved in this project are as follows: 1. Sensitivity to adjoining residential structures of varying scales in the placement of the proposed building 2. Care in maximizing views for nearby structures either existing, or in construction. This includes articulation of the garage levels. 3. Elegant relationships of the water -front and adjoining streets. 4. Offering a water -front life style, image and architectural style commensurate with Miami. Care has been taken by all involved to produce a facility that provides living units in an urban setting and conforms to the special needs of the streetscape and surrounding neighboring area. The following components/areas that engage the street and bay side are as follows: The Site Platinum on the Bay shall be located on a `T' shaped lot, bounded by NE 29th street on the south and NE 30th street on the north. The property stretches from bay frontage half way back to NE 4th Avenue, to the west. The aggregate site is 116,173 square feet, approximately 2.67 acres of net property, and is at an average of 5 feet Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL). It is immediately adjacent to a new residential high-rise project (already underway by the same owner) on its north west and to low -scale residential to the immediate west and south. Site access for all visiting or living at Platinum on the Bay, entry shall be provided off the site (N.E. 29th street) and shall provide a sufficient stacking area to allow for ease of entry, and overflow for the transition from street traffic as it progresses in and out of the parking structure. • • (c) • Primary service/loadinq access will be from 7th Avenue and Secondary access will be from 29' Terrace. Parking Garage takes the form of the 'T shaped site making the long narrow western portion a double loaded configuration. Within the western portion two car vehicle lifts will be used on three levels totaling approximately 400 parking spaces. The 4 story eastern square -like form of the parking garage is a two way single threaded helix ramp configuration. The eastern parking component totals approximately 140 parking stalls. The total parking count is approximately 560. Residential Units approximately 300 units within 50 floors of tower and 20 loft style units that line the garage on the east and the north facades. The tower which sits at a diagonal on the Bay has unobstructed city and water views for every apartment. It has a resort style pool along with cabanas on the 5th floor of the parking garage, which faces the Bay. Shoreline walk is a public space between Biscayne Bay and the Platinum on the Bay Building. It's generous proportion and beautiful landscaping will enhance the quality of life in the area and create a pedestrian friendly trend that will extend far to the north and the south. The Platinum on the Bay is conveniently located between 1-95 and 1-195 and Biscayne Boulevard, giving vehicular travel rapid access to Miami Beach and the Airport. In addition the project is located just minutes from the new Performing Arts Center, Design District, and the Brickell Financial corridor which makes this area one of the most desirable places to live. The project will set an upper scale presence in the Edgewater district. It is located between two wide streets and over 335 linear feet of waterfront which make this a premier project. Platinum on the Bay is scheduled for completion in 2008. 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: (1) Aerial: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial: Map of the project area showing recognizable buildings that surround the site. (3) Location Map: Map showing the location of the building. • • • (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 general information requested is shown on the Site Plan, Sheets A- 101, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The site plan includes the following: (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements and section lines; The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the Survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; (3) The exact location of all existing buildings located on the property is shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the site Plan, Sheet 4d, located 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; 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) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas; The offstreet parking facility will include a 4 level parking structure with approximately 560 parking spaces. The Zoning Ordinance requires four (4) loading berths . There will be two (2) loading berths at 12 ft. x 55 ft., two (2) loading berths at 12 ft. x 35 ft., and one (1) loading berth at 10 ft. x 20 ft. (5) Recreational facilities locations; The parking garage roof will serve as a recreation deck for the development. The pool deck and amenity area space allocations are shown on drawings located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; • a Landscaped areas are indicated on the Plan, Sheet 4d and 4h under Tab 6. (7) Refuse collections areas; (8) Waste collection will be internalized with chutes in all of the three main vertical circulation cores. From each core the trash and recyclables are taken to an internalized main trash room in the street level loading/trash room area. The liner units have a main collection room in the north east corner of the building that connects directly to the main trash room on the street level. See Sheet 4d for floor plan. 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: (1) The various permitted uses: Residential Sq. Ft. = 375,254 S.F. (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building Footprint = 65,296 S.F. Ground coverage by the structures is 38.80% of the total gross lot area. See sheet 3 "site and building data" for additional information. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 392.70 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 561 spaces. See sheet 3 "site and building data" within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As per R-4 the maximum project density is 150 units per acre. The designated site is 2.67 acres, which allows for the construction of 400 units. This project will provide only 320 units. See sheet 3 "site and building data" for additional information. • • (9) 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, waste water 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 within The Project Summary, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (i) Plans for signs, if any. The project will obtain signage approval at a later date. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (1) (m) The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on sheet 4h. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. There will be a fitness and game room on the second level. There will also be a racquetball court on the same level. Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details of the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on sheet 3 "site and building data". (n) 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 building are shown on the Buildings Elevations, sheets under 4f. All elevations are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. Property 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 are provided in Article I. The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys are included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and physical features. (5) 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. Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) 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 R-4 with an SD-20 Overlay. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Residential High Density. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designations are consistent with one another, 3. 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, service systems and similar uses. Article II contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. Refer to traffic study for comprehensive statement on traffic. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets are 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. The project conforms with the R-4 zoning district designation for the property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms with the land use designation currently in effect for the property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 114 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 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 &ow 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. e • • (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 low-E insulated glazing. Clear glass will be used throughout the building. With the landscaped amenities level acting as a collector of storm water, the volume of storm water entering the city storm water system will be reduced which will decrease City infrastructure as well as reducing erosion and contamination of receiving waters. 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 historic structures located on the property. (f)- Environmental Zone The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.