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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Description• HOTEL DE L'OPERA Modification to Phase III of Miramar Centre MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II, 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 Permit Concept Plan 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study • • • HOTEL DE L'OPERA Modification to Phase III of Miramar Centre MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials (a) Statement 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 of activity. Located in the heart of Miami's Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, the Hotel De L'Opera is mixed use development that features a 350 room, full service luxury hotel with a full amenity package including meeting, banquet and function rooms, and 2 full levels of Class A office space. in addition the project will include approximately 5,886 net square feet of street level retail/commercial uses. The building is 34 stories high. Hotel De L'Opera fronts on NE 4th Avenue along it's western boundary and NE 17th Terrace to the south. The eastern boundary abuts Opera Tower, a 635 unit luxury condominium, and is less than one block from Biscayne Bay and Pace Park, a modern waterfront facility with lighted tennis courts, art walks and picnic areas. The project is part of Miramar Centre, which was originally approved by the City of Miami by covenants in 1995, and 1998, and in 2001 as part of the Miramar Centre MUSP. Phase III of the MUSP approval was for an institutional use project containing 100,000 square feet as well as the adjacent Opera Tower, a 56 story condominium tower. Hotel De L'Opera will provide additional hotel rooms for the vibrant Omni area and adds additional hotel rooms for the downtown market as well as the greater Miami area. The building is directly across the street from the highly successful Marriott, Radisson and Double Tree hotels, and will create a critical mass of hotel rooms that will serve the new Performing Arts Center, convention and meeting business as well as the needs of downtown Miami. There have been no new hotel rooms added to the Omni area in 25 years. • • • It is important to note that the Performing Arts Center Economic Impact findings indicate that more than 100,000 additional visitors from outside Miami -Dade County are projected to visit the Center in 2008, which spotlights the need for additional hotel rooms in this area. The building design accentuates the curvature of the street along the property lines and is situated so as retain the lines of sight of adjacent buildings and lessen its impact. The street level lobby and retail areas which will house shops and boutiques, is designed as a colonnade to convey a comfortable and compatible "curb -appeal" ambiance that will encourage pedestrians to walk and enjoy the city scene of the neighborhood. The 2 office levels are incorporated into the building pedestal and provide "an eye on the street" to add life to the building on the lower levels. Geometric designed openings that are illuminated with colors at night de- emphasize the parking garage levels so as to reduce the impact of that element of the structure. The Hotel will include 350 rooms, recreation areas, two swimming pools, exercise gym, meeting, function banquet rooms well as full "back of the house" elements necessary for its operation. The building will also contain 309 parking spaces. 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 and are located in front of this book. (1) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. (2) Area Context Map: Map of the project area indicating buildings and their functions that surround the site. (3) Aerial: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. 3 • • (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: (1) The Site plan is included as Sheet A-100 under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, building, 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 survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the Site Plan, 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; A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow for the development is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. Vehicular access for hotel guests, and office tenants, will occur on NE 4thth Avenue. Valet parking for visitors will be available. Ingress and egress ramps, accessed through a security gate with card key access to the upper level parking areas will occur off the driveway. Service vehicles will access the fully Loading Docks from the adjacent alleyway. A total of two full size (2) Loading Docks and six (6) smaller docks service the project. Loading and deliveries will be monitored by a full time Dock Master. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading area; Off-street parking for the building is provided within the 6 level pedestal - parking garage. The off-street parking spaces are accessed by the ramp • • located off NE 4th Avenue. The building contains 309 parking spaces, including (6) handicap accessible spaces. Service vehicles will access the Loading Docks off the alleyway entry from NE 17th Terrace. (5) Recreational facilities locations; Recreational facilities are located on the main recreational deck, which is on the top level of the Tower's pedestal. An additional swimming pool and sun deck is located on the first Penthouse level. The facilities are shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaping and buffer areas are indicated on the Landscape Plan, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; Waste removal and recycling will be provided by a private company. The facility is shown on the Ground Floor Plans under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (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 3 of the Supporting Documents (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to the permitted uses and ground coverage. (1) The various permitted uses. FLOOR AREA CALCULATIONS The FAR and Floor Area Calculations are identified in the Data sheets under Tab 6 of the supporting documents. (2) Ground coverage by structures. BUILDING FOOTPRINT • The total Building Footprint and Ground Coverage are identified in the Data sheets under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (f) Tabulation showing: (I) The derivation of numbers of off street parking and off street loading spaces shown in (d) above: The off street parking and loading spaces are identified in the Data Sheets under Tab 6 of the supporting documents. (g) (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. The project does not contain dwelling 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 will be maintained by either the property owner or the hotel management company. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Storm drainage, water distribution, wastewater 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, size, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. The project does not contain dwelling units. Details pertaining to the building are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Retail Area is also shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Plans for signs, if any. Retail identification signs will be located on the storefronts. The signs will be sized and styled in compliance with the required regulations. A 6 • • Retail/Commercial Tenant Design Booklet is planned. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (I) The Landscaping Plan located on Sheet LA-1.0 through LA-1.1 under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, specify the plant types, sizes and locations, as well as indications that all planted areas will be fully irrigated and maintained by the property owner and hotel management company. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. The property has two recreational decks where the recreational facilities are provided. The main deck will have a swimming pool, whirlpool spa, a fitness center with exercise room, lockers and sanitary facilities. An outdoor recreation deck area for lounging and sunning, a multi -purpose meeting/ and hotel function rooms, and a refreshment Bar is also located on the recreation deck. In addition, a swimming pool and sundeck will be located on the lower Penthouse level (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The Drawings submitted with this Application are located 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 and sections depicting the architectural character of the Tower are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Computer generated renderings of the project are also included under Tab 6. 2. Section 1702,2.1 General Report. (1) Property ownership or ownership's 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 7 • the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit are provided in Article 1.B & C. (2) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article 1. (3) Survey of the proposed area showing property tines and ownership. A copy of the survey of the Property is 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 survey of Property located under Tab 5 and the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. The following exhibits are also included with the Major Use Special Permit Application: (a) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. (b) Aerial: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. (5) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) proceeding 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, as Amended is SD-6. The Zoning Atlas Map on plate 23 indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The surrounding zoning is primarily SD-6 and R-4. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the Property is "High Density Multi -family." The zoning and the comprehensive plan designation 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, services systems and similar uses). Article II contains a written narrative of the 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. Maps are provided to indicate the Project's relationship to surrounding streets, land uses and functions. Building elevations, sections and perspectives 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 6 of the Supporting Documents. b. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. The Project conforms to the SD-6 zoning for this Property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms with the land use designation currently 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 1/4 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. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting Documents. c. A housing impact assessment. The Project does not include residential units. It will contain a 350 room 9 • • • hotel in the tower and approximately 40,000 square feet of office located in the pedestal. 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. Heat resistant, tinted glass will be used throughout the building. Extensive use of wall shading by means of balconies will be implemented. Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means of time clocks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballast's and fixtures are being considered in all common areas. Energy Star Appliances will be installed where appropriate. e. Historic buildings. The site is vacant and current utilized as a staging area for nearby construction and as a lot. There are no historic structures located on the Property. Environmental zone. The Property is not located within an environmental preservation district. A Certificate of Appropriateness has been previously granted as part of the previously approved MUSP for Miramar Centre Phase II and III. 10