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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project DescriptionICON BRICKELL 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. ICONBRICKELL is a mixed -use development that consists of three towers ranging from 46-58 stories with a total of 1,755 residential units, 105 hotel units, street -level retail and 2,004 parking spaces. The project is located at 495 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida. The development consists of two parcels -- the Sheraton Biscayne Bay property with a net lot area of 229,020 square feet (5.258 acres) and the Brickell Park property with a net lot area of 92,911 square feet (2.133 acres). The combined gross lot area is 464,267 square feet (10.659 acres). The zoning designation for the property is SD-5 / Brickell Avenue Area Office -Residential District which allows a maximum of 500 units / acre. The maximum FAR is 4.25 and the maximum allowable FAR without bonuses is 1,973,135 square feet. The maximum allowable FAR area with bonuses, to include PUD bonus, affordable housing bonus and retail bonus is 2,442,762 square feet. The property fronts Miami Circle Park on the north, Biscayne Bay / Brickell Key to the east, First Presbyterian Church to the south and Brickell Avenue to the west. The project includes the following amenities: retail / waterfront restaurants at grade, a 2,004-car parking garage wrapped with hotel units facing Brickell Avenue and residential units facing Biscayne Bay, a landscaped pool deck, full -service spa and gym, restaurant/ cafe, and residential condominium units. Building heights are as follows: Northeast Tower + 586'-0" Southeast Tower +586'-0" Brickell Tower +470'-0" Podium +117`-4" • • Drawings showing the architectural character and location of the intended uses are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (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: (1) Aerial: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial: Map of the project area indicating buildings and their functions that surround the site. Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location, (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; (3) The general information requested is shown on the Ground/Site Plan, Sheets A0.01 and A1.01, 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 A0.01 , 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; Vehicular access for the project is from Brickell Avenue. Access to the parking garage is located along the south edge of the property and from within the covered drop-off. The • • • service drive for the project, as well as the loading areas, are located on the north-west side property and are suitably screened from view by a landscaped retaining wall and trellis. 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 10-level parking structure (one level at grade below drop-off, nine above the drop-off) with 2,004 parking spaces. The garage is shown on Sheets A1.00 through A1.10, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Zoning Ordinance requires eight (8) loading bays. There will be eight (8) loading bays 12 ft. x 55 ft. The clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet. Service areas are shown on the A1.00 Plan, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Recreational facilities locations; Two restaurants are planned at the drop-off level facing Biscayne Bay to enhance the Baywalk and serve as an amenity to the public. A smaller retail component will be located at street level facing Brickell Avenue. The combined area for retail / restaurant components is 25,000 SF, A 20,000 SF fitness center and spa is located at Levels 9-11 and acts as liner to the parking structure facing Biscayne Bay. The parking roof, Level 12, will serve as a recreation deck for the development and will include indoor and outdoor amenities. It will include indoor recreational facilities such as TV lounges, fitness rooms and a snack bar. Exterior facilities will include a pool within a roof deck with planters. These facilities are shown on the A1.01 and A1.08-A1.11 located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans, Sheet L1.0, L2.0 and A1.01, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; Waste collection will be provided by a containerized compactor system located within the service area. In addition, the project • • • will have a high rise recycling system. The building will include a dry wash, refrigerated garbage rooms and can wash. These facilities are shown on the Al.01 Plan, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (8) 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: (I) The various permitted uses: Residential Sq. Ft. = 2,259,381 SF Retail Sq. Ft. = 25,000 SF (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building Footprint = 149,087 SF Ground coverage by the structures is 32.1 % of the total gross lot area. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; (g) The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 1,814 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 2,004 spaces. Derivation of the number of offstreet parking is shown within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As per SD-5 the maximum project density is 500 units per acre. The designated site, which for density purposes consists only of the Sheraton Biscayne Bay site, is 5.258 acres, which allows for the construction of 2,629 units. This project will provide only 1,808 units (1,755 residential units + 105 hotel units which are equal to 53 residential units). 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. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on the Typical Residential Floor Plans. All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) 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. The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on the L1.0 and L2.0. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (1) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. The easternmost portion of Levels 9-11 will contain an exercise room comprising approx. 20,000 SF. The Level 12 roof area will contain a pool and recreation deck as well as smaller, more private resident amenities within each tower footprint. (m) 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 the Sheet A0.07, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (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 A3,01 through A3.07. All elevations are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. e • o (1) 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. 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. (5) 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 and Plat Book 30, at Page 12 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. (which is located in Article I), indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The zoning designation for the property is SD-5. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Office. 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 11 contains a written narrative of this 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. 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 SD-5 overlay 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 1f4 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 slow 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. • • (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. Tinted glass will be used throughout the building. 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 Property is not within an environmental zone.