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FROM :
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
20h FEBA a GPtabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE:
January 31, 2006
FILE :
SUBJECT : Large Scale Development Review -
Hotel de 1' Opera
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the
development entitled Hotel de 1' Opera located at N.E. 17 Terrace and N.E. 4 Avenue
and has the following comments.
1. A 25 foot corner radius dedication is required at the intersections of the
base building lines at the south west corner of the project site (N.E. 4th
Avenue with N.E. 4th Avenue Plaza).
2. The building columns prevent maneuvering and access to loading stalls
#2, #3 and #4. Insufficient maneuvering space is provided in the loading
areas #5, #6, #7 and #8. Trucks are not allowed to enter/exit the loading
stalls by encroaching into adjacent private property. In order to utilize
adjacent private property for truck maneuvers, the two properties must be
unified by a "unity of title" or a "covenant in lieu of unity of title".
3. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building
floor elevation must be accomplished on private property. Stairs, ramps,
retaining walls, etc. will not be permitted in the public right of way and the
record profile street grade can not be changed to accommodate the
proposed building ground floor elevation.
4. The maximum slope for a driveway ramp sloping downward toward the
street is 1:10 for the last 20 feet to the property line. All stormwater must be
retained on site including the driveways, interior courtyards and plazas on
private property adjacent to the public streets. All common areas, plazas
and driveways must be graded or trench drains provided to prevent "sheet
flow" from entering the right of way. If deep drainage wells are selected
for stormwater disposal, they must be located on -site in an open area to
accommodate future maintenance access.
5. An agreement between the City of Miami and the property owner is
required for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk and street treatment
located in the public right of way. Public Works approval and permit is
required for any landscaping improvements in the right of way.
6. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards,
shall be required. Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway
entrances.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Page 2
January 31, 2006
7. The status and/or ownership of the parcels identified as "park" and
"plaza" on the Miramar 3rd Amended subdivision must be determined.
These out parcels are not included in the City's official park system and are
not public right of way dedicated for street purposes. Improvements
within these out parcels cannot be approved until the
ownership/jurisdiction is determined.
8. Public Works policy requires that no closures of vehicular travel lanes will
be permitted during the course of construction unless a temporary
replacement lane, approved by the Public Works Department, is
constructed and maintained by the Contractor throughout the duration of
the lane closure. A maintenance of traffic plan is required for any
temporary right of way closure request.
9. In order to mitigate traffic congestion and problems associated with
unregulated parking throughout the neighborhood, the
Contractor/Developer shall be required to provide approved, designated
off -site parking for workers and a shuttle service to the work site. The
parking/shuttle plan shall be coordinated with the local City of Miami
NET Service Center.
10. Since this project is less than one acre in total construction area. However,
the methods of construction must comply with the City of Miami
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4). This project will not
require a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment permit. For information on a DEP
permit application, please contact our department at (305) 416- 1200 or
www.dep .state.fl. us / wateJ stormwa ter/npdes.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following
street improvements:
N.E. 4th Avenue: Construct new concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter along the 25'
required corner radius. Replace all broken sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the
avenue adjacent to the project site. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb,
between N.E. 17th Terrace and N.E. 18th Street. Approval of the Public Works Director is
required for the proposed street brick work and a maintenance covenant shall be
required for the non-standard improvements in the right of way.
In addition, pavement restoration for all water and sewer extensions, existing damaged
pavement and pavement damaged during construction, as determined by the City
inspector, shall include milling and resurfacing of the full pavement width, curb to curb,
along the entire length of the excavation and/or damaged pavement area. A thorough
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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January 31, 2006
cleaning of all stormwater drainage inlets and storm sewer pipes adjacent to the
building site shall be required at the completion of the project. The streets and avenues
adjacent to the project site must be clear of dust and construction debris at all times.
Handicap ramps, in compliance with ADA standards, are required at the corner
adjacent to the project site.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Elyrosa Estevez,
Professional Engineer III, at extension 1217.
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100 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33131
Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department
Manuel A. Vega, P.E., Zoning Department
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