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1490 BISCAYNE
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 Pei mit Concept Plan
4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study
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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 1.
(b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of
the development or activity.
1490 Biscayne Boulevard is a two tower mixed -use high-rise designed
by Arquitectonica. The towers are conceived of as single -loaded inverse
curves oriented to provide the occupants with the best possible views,
and to complement and enhance contextual relationships. The podium
and street level are designed to engage and activate Biscayne
Boulevard as well as NE 14th Street and NE 15th Street, all Primary
Pedestrian Pathways, with continuous linear frontage of retail and
lofts.The project is located on the adjacent block to the new Performing
Arts Center currently under construction and takes advantage of nearby
mass transit stations as well as a direct link (NE 15th Street) to the
Venetian Causeway.
The project includes the following amenities: retail and cafe at grade,
1,204 car parking garage wrapped with lofts, landscaped pool deck, full
service fitness center, spa and gym, party rooms, and residential condo
units.
The Tower heights are as follows:
West Tower: 657'-4"
East Tower: 618'-8"
The development consists of a parcel with a net lot area of 113,217
square feet (2.60 acres). The gross lot area is 208,353 square feet (4.8
acres). The property is bounded by Biscayne Boulevard on the West,
North East 15th Street on the north, North East 2nd Ave on the East, and
North East 14th Street to the south. The zoning designation for the
property is SD-6.
The proposed building will contain 850 residential units, 164 of which
are lofts and flats lining the garage, and 1,204 parking spaces.
Additional amenities include a fitness center, and ground floor retail.
Drawings showing the architectural character and location of the
intended uses are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
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(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 A-1.0 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;
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-1.0 , located under Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents.
(3) 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 North East 15th Street.
Access to the parking garage is located at the lobby. The
loading area and vehicular access to the parking garage are
located on North East 2" d Ave.
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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 an 8 level parking
structure with 1,204 parking spaces. The garage is shown on
Sheets A-1.2 through A-1.3, provided under Tab 6 of the
Supporting Documents.
The Zoning Ordinance requires four (4) loading bays. There will
be four (_4_) loading bay 12 ft. x 35 ft. The clearance for all
loading bays is 15 feet. Service areas are shown on the A-1.1
Plan, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(5) Recreational facilities locations;
The parking roof- level 11 , 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.
These facilities are shown on the A-1.4 located under Tab 6 of
the Supporting Documents.
(6) Screens and buffers;
Landscaped areas are indicated on the Plan, Sheet LA-01,
LA-02 and A-1.1, 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 service area. These facilities are
shown on the A-1.1 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:
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(1) The various permitted uses:
Maximum Floor Area Ratio = 1,750,165 S.F.
Maximum Residential Sq. Ft. = 1,500,142 S.F.
Maximum Non -Residential Sq. Ft. = 1,333,459 S.F.
(2) Ground coverage by structures:
Building Footprint = 92,560 S.F.
Ground coverage by the structures is 44.4% 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;
The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 896 spaces and
the total number of spaces provided including tandem spaces is 1,204
spaces. Derivation of the number of offstreet parking is shown within
the Site Data an Development Program and on plans A1.2 and A1.3,
located under Tab 6.
(2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre.
As per SD-6 the maximum project density is 500 units per acre.
The designated site is 2.60 acres, which allows for the
construction of 1300 units. This project will provide only 850
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.
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 Site Data an Development Program, included under Tab 6
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of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans for residential units are
shown an the Typical Residential Floor Plans. All drawings are located
under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
Plans for signs, if any.
The project will obtain signage approval at a later date.
Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and
vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing
irrigation and future maintenance.
The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on
02. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of
Documents.
locations of
provisions for
the LA-01, LA -
the Supporting
(I) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general
description of buildings for such use.
Recreational facilities are located on the 11th floor amenity deck and
include the following: a fitness center, swimming pool, lap pool, hot tub,
yoga deck, multi -purpose playing field, wet bar, and party rooms.
(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 A-0.0 and FAR1.0 through
FAR1.6, 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-2.0 through A-2.3B. 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.
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.
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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.
(5)
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.
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 23 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 is SD-6. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
designation for the property is Central Commercial Residential District.
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 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, 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.
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The project conforms with the SD-6 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 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.
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,
(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. Energy -efficient 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.
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(e). Historic Buildings
There are no historic structures located on the property.
(t). Environmental Zone
The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.