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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project Description• • OASIS ON THE BAY MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II. Project Description A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary material s 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 1. 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. The Oasis on the Bay project by The Related Group of Florida is conceived as (2) 20 story residential condominium buildings with a 7 story parking garage. The residential buildings are located to shield the public's view of the parking garage and to provide the best possible views of Biscayne Bay. Liner units wrap the garage on one side and the last face of the garage is detailed with awnings, louvers, and grilles to mask its function. The project includes the following uses and amenities: 467 Residential apartment units (consisting of 1 and 2 bdrm. units) 4,200 s.f. Restaurant 719 space Parking Garage Landscaped pool deck Healthclub & clubroom for the use of residents only Emporium for the use of residents only The site is aprox. 5.79 acres fronting: N.E. 80th Street to the north Bayshore Drive to the west Biscayne Bay to the east N.E. 79th Street to the south Along N.E. 80th street, the garage architecture is designed to match the residential buildings behind and to the east. Entry to the project is through a gatehouse and to a circular entry court that connects the two residential buildings. Bayshore drive is lined with townhouses that open onto the sidewalk. Residential units face Biscyane Bay and 79th street. A restaurant, open to the public, is located at the ground level of the eastern residential building at the terminus of N.E. 80th street. Past the restaurant is a public accessible baywalk. 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. (3) 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: The general information requested is shown on the Site Plan, Sheets A- 1 and A-1.1, 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 A-1., 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 ingress and egress will be located on N.E. 80th street, An internal road provides access for both residential buildings. 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. 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; (5) (6) The offstreet parking facility will include a 7 level parking structure with 713 parking spaces. The garage shown on sheets A.1-A.7 provided under Tab 6 of the supporting documents. Recreational facilities locations; The recreation deck for the project will be located at ground level in the southeast comer of the project. It will include a pool with a spa and an observation deck with landscaping. A clubhouse will be located at the ground level of the eastern residential building, along with a public accessible restaurant. In the western residential building will be located health club facilities with lockers, bathrooms, showers and a sauna. These facilities are shown on Sheet A.1, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Plan, Sheet LA-1, LA-2 and A-1, 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 each residential building. These facilities are shown on Sheet A.1, 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: (1) The various permitted uses: Residential Sq. Ft. = 485,270 S.F. Restaurant Sq. Ft. = 4,200 S.F. (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building Footprint = 75,580 S.F. Ground coverage by the structures is 29.9% of the total gross lot area. • • (f) (g) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 713 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 719 spaces. Derivation of the number of offstreet parking is shown under the A-1 and A-1.1 Plan, within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. The designated site allows for the construction of 507 units. This project will provide only 467 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 L-1, and L-2. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, • • • (I) (m) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. The parking roof- level 6ch , will serve as a recreation deck for the development and will include indoor and outdoor amenities. It will include indoor recreational facilities such as lounge and spa, lockers, bathrooms and showers. Sauna, and Jacuzzi. Exterior facilities will include a pool with a roof deck with planters. Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details cif the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on the Sheet A-1 and A-1.1, 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 A-10 through A-13. All elevations are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. (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. (2) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. (3) 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. The existing land use can be found on Sheet P-2 of the Architects plans in Tab 6. • • • (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 44, at Page 60 of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. (which is located in Article I), indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The zoning designations for the property are C-1, R-4 and R-3. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Restricted Commercial, High Density Multifamily Residential, and Medium Density Multifamily Residential. 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 projects 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 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. 6 (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1/4 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. As fuel prices rise the demand for housing near employment centers will grow. With the cost of single family homes unaffordable to the majority of residents, condominiums become an attractive alternative to meet this demand. With the continued increase in population the need for housing will increase, putting additional pressure to supply housing in the urban market at affordable prices. (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 The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.