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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDesign Review CommentsC I T Y 0 F M I A M • • • PLANNING PRE -APPLICATION DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT SMA S MIAMI AVE. & SW 1411' ST. 2-15-05 LARGE SCALE SUBMITTAL 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. Context The committee greatly appreciates the applicant's compliance with the committee's request to show the project along with floor plans and 3-D models of the buildings proposed and under construction on the adjacent sites. The tower placement and the location of uses and open plaza spaces is appropriate to the project's site and surrounding urban context. Urban Design • The provision of an opening within the building's frontage on South Miami Ave., and a pedestrian connection through the block is appropriate in order to break up the scale of this large city block. • The provision of loading and service functions internalized within the site is appropriate. The revision to the ground floor plan to allow for retail on SW I" Ave. rather than mechanical uses is appropriate. Landscaping The landscape plan, including the provision of sculptures, trees, fountains and landscaping within the plaza spaces is appropriate. Architecture • The committee would like to commend the applicant on the high levels of design developed in this project. The two towers have an appropriate scale and proportion, and the tops of the towers give the project a signature and unique design quality for the Brickell area. • The committee appreciates the submittal of architectural precedents, and material samples indicating the proposed character of the project. • The artistic solution for the portions of the garage which is exposed is appropriate in appearance. However, provide material details of the proposed aluminum grills and panels designed to cover the garage openings. These materials shall be designed to completely conceal vehicles and mechanical systems within the garage from view. • The perspective rendering shows three large openings in the south facade of the building. Provide more detail on this design element and coordinate the floor plans and elevations to reflect this feature. 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.