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INTRODUCTION
The proposed development is a portion of a previously approved Major Use Special
Permit known as Brickell Commons (the "Brickell Commons MUSP"). This request seeks a
substantial modification and bifurcation of the Brickell Commons MUSP.
The proposed development straddles South Miami Avenue and is bound on the north by
7th Street; on the east by the Rapid Transit right-of-way; on the south by 8th Street and on the
west by a line approximately 100 Feet east of SW 1 s' Avenue (the "Property"). The Property is
designated Restricted Commercial in the City of Miami Future Land Use Map which is part of
the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the `Plan") and is zoned SD-7, Central
Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential District, in the City of Miami Official Zoning
Atlas and the City's Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 (the "Ordinance").
The Property consists of approximately 243,649 square feet (5.6 acres) of net lot area and
346,869 square feet (7.96 acres). The Property is vacant.
The proposed development consists of 2,424 residential units, 133,721 square feet of
offices, 87, 438 square feet of retail and 2,808 parking spaces all contained within various
buildings of different heights (collectively the "Development").
Given its urban setting the Development incorporates many innovative urban design
features including fully lined (habitable space) parking structure on all street frontages; fully
articulated facades either by habitable spaces or architectural treatment; retail and residential
lobbies all along street ground level; wide sidewalks and entry plazas at ground level; all loading
functions internal to the structures and heavily landscaped and activated street scenes.
The Development contains many amenities including wide sidewalks with ground level
plazas all along and on both sides of the pedestrian designated South Miami Avenue. Amenity
decks serving the residential towers. The amenity decks include swimming pools, lap pools,
exercise lawns, spas, cafe" lounges and/or bar & grille, fitness centers, party rooms and multi-
media centers.
The Development exceeds the Ordinance's open space requirements and parking
requirements by 188 parking spaces. The football shape design and juxta position of the
residential towers truly distinguishes this Development from all other developments in this area.
Once completed this Development will be a significant asset to the City of Miami skyline.
The drawings showing the Development are included under Tabs 2 and 6, Article III.