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THE BOULEVARD (AVANT)
238-274 NE 34 ST
5-31-2005
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:
We thank you once again for participating in the design review process and meeting with the committee to
present revised drawings of the project. We recognize your continued, active participation is an indication of a
shared interest 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.
Site Planning/Urban Design
• The committee would like to compliment the applicant's revised Biscayne Boulevard design which
screens the parking garage facade frosted glass, The committee strongly encourages the applicant to
reflect a similar approach on the north and south elevations. The design and materials do not have to
be wholly comprised of frosted glass, but should continue the theme of the Biscayne Boulevard
facade.
• Verify that loading spaces are accessed from within the garage and vehicles do not have to reverse to
or from the public right of way.
Landscaping/ Streetsc apes
• The proposed landscape plan is appropriate. Per our discussion, please submit a landscape plan that
specifies the species (common and botanical names), sizes (height x spread and/or container size) at
time of planting, quantities, and proposed locations of all plant materials, existing and proposed. The
landscape plan shall include planting details and planting specifications.
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.