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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project Description• BYBLOS MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT Article H. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Applications 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 M1ADOCS 725241 1 • • • A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; Supplementary materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development or activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article 1. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. Byblos is a mixed -use development proposed for a parcel of land consisting of 1.07 acres of land or 46,505 square feet. It is located along Bird Road between S.W. 38th Street and 38th Court. It will consist of (i) a one - hundred and twenty (120) ft. tower which will provide thirty-eight (38) two story condominium loft units; (ii) 17,112 square feet of office space; (iii) 13,984 square feet of retail. The project is a low density mixed use development and intended to attract residents through its key central location within the City of Miami. As just one of its great attributes, Byblos will boast of a location which no other Miami area development currently possesses. Byblos is nestled between Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. It is within walking distance to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station, nearby schools and the Village of Merrick Park. The project will appeal to professionals and young families looking for a life-style change. Byblos will provide these individuals with an opportunity to leave behind countless hours commuting. Aside from possessing a formidable location from a marketing standpoint, this site also possesses a unique opportunity for bridging the gap between the residential community lying to its north and the commercial district to its south. The building will sit on three levels of underground parking. By providing parking underground, the architect was free to design a building that was functional and aesthetically pleasing, thereby, eliminating the need to provide a facade to cover a parking garage. The underground parking shall be exclusively for use by the residential and office components of the project. The parking for the retail is situated at the back of building across the alley. The surface parking will be lushly landscaped with adequate and appropriate lighting that will provide a buffer for the adjacent residential neighborhood. The retail component of the project faces Bird Road and consists of two stories, the ground floor and the mezzanine. The retail use faces Bird Road. The project provides an additional setback of 7.5 feet to provide for a more pedestrian friendly space along Bird Road and the retail uses. The office component consists of two stories and will be marketed as office/condos. The residential MIADOCS 783007 2 • • component consists of 38-two story loft units beginning on the forth floor. Each of the residential loft units consists of two stories with the elevators stopping on every other floor. The pool deck is located on the fourth floor level. The top floor will consist of only two penthouse units with each unit having its own private terrace and swimming pool. (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. A location and aerial map, indicating the surrounding streets and properties, are included in Article I. (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 Site Plan is located under Tab B, Article III. (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 A, Article III. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; The exact location of all existing structures located on the property is shown on the survey located under Tab A, Article III. (3) 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 for the development is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab C, Article III. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas; Off-street parking will be located in the three level underground and surface parking lot located at the rear of the building. The underground parking will have 155 parking spaces, and the surface parking will have 60 parking spaces for a total of 215 parking spaces, 48 parking spaces in excess of current code requirements. Loading/delivery areas will be provided on the ground level at the rear of the building M1AD0CS 783007 2 • • • containing four (4) loading berths, with sizes and clearance in compliance with the City of Miami Code. (5) Recreational facilities locations; The project's recreational facilities consist of the pool and pool deck located on the fourth level of the building. (6) All screens and buffers; Landscape buffer is provided on the surface parking lot. (7) Refuse collections areas; The refuse collection areas are located at the front of the stairs located at the east side of the building. The refuse collection area for the office component is located on each floor, while the refuse collection area for the residential component is located on every other floor. The refuse collection area for the overall building is located at the service corridor on the ground floor on the east side of the building. (8) Access to utilities and points of utility hookups; Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab D, Article III. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) (1) The various permitted uses. The various permitted uses include residential, retail and office uses. (2) Ground coverage by structures. Ground coverage by the structure is 45% of the total gross lot area. Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of off street parking and off street loading spaces shown in (d) above. The total number of off-street parking spaces provided is 195 spaces. Derivation of the numbers of off-street parking is shown under Project Criteria, located under Tab G, Article III. MIADOCS 783007 2 • • • (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. The total project density is 38 units. Allowed in the C-2 zoning is a density of 150 units per acre. The C-2 portion of the project consists of 0.55 acres permitting a total of 82.5 units. (g) 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. The common facilities will be maintained through the condominium association. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Stoicii drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab D, Article III. (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 included under Tab G, Article III. Typical floor plans for the residential units, as well as all elevations and sections, are included in Sheets A105 through A502 under Tab G, Article III. (j) Plans for signs, if any. The project will include "signature" signs for the residential building as well as for the retail area. A package of unifoini design guidelines will be submitted to ensure that signs are unifoirnly designed. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. The landscape plans are found under Tab G, Article (1) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of building for such use. The pool and the pool deck are located on the forth level. MIADOCS 783007 2 • • • (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. All pertinent and required drawings are submitted with this Application and are located under Tab G, Article III. (n) Such additional data as the Applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations and sections depicting the architectural character of the buildings are included in Sheets A201 through A502 and are located under Tab G, Article III. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report (a) Property ownership or 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 the Major Use Special Permit is provided in Article I. (b) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of the unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. (c) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Boundary Survey is included under Tab A, Article III. (d) 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 A, Article III. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study located under Tab D, Article III. (e) 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 G, Article III. (f) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. MIADOCS 783007 2 • • • The existing zoning designation for the property, pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000, is C-2 and R-2 with a SD-12 overlay. Page of the Zoning Atlas is located in Article I and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the property is Commercial and is shown on the Land Use Map located in Article I. The comprehensive plan designation and zoning are consistent with each other. 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. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Building elevations and sections showing the proposed materials vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets is included in the Drawings submitted with this Application. The list of Drawings submitted is found under Tab G, Article III. (b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. This project conforms to the C-2 and R-2 with a SD-12 overlay designation for this property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms to the land use designation in effect for this property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1 14 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 C, Article III. (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 E, Article III. (c) A housing impact assessment. MIADOCS 783007 2 • • (1) 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. Byblos will incorporate energy saving features in compliance with the State Energy Code. (2) Historic Buildings. There are no historic structures located on the property. (3) Environmental Impacts. The project is not located within an environmental preservation district. MIADOCS 783007 2