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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (12.16.05)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department \O-i4 FROM : Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director Public Works Department DATE : December 16, 2005 FILE : SUBJECT Large Scale Development Review - West Brickell Centre REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the development entitled West Brickell Centre, located at 267 S.W. 11 Street and has the following comments. 1. Verify with the Public Works Department that the division of lots 9 and 10 has been recognized by the City. 2. Dedication of a 25 foot corner radius is required on the southeast corner of the intersection of S.W. 10 Street and S.W. 3 Avenue and on the northeast corner of the intersection of S.W. 11 Street and S.W. 3 Avenue. 3. Insufficient turning space is provided for the loading spaces. The driveway must be widened to accommodate truck turning movements into the individual loading stalls. 4. The north 50 feet of lots 9 and 10 have been identified as a "park". Clarify the ownership, use and maintenance responsibilities for this parcel of land. 5. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building flood 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. 6. All stormwater must be retained on site including the driveways and plazas on private property adjacent to the public streets. All plazas and driveways must be graded or trench drains provided to prevent "sheet flow" 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. 7. An agreement between the City of Miami and the property owner is required for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk treatment located in the public right-of-way. Public Works approval and permit is required for any landscaping improvements in the right-of- way. 0 Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 2 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 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. All greenspace and landscaping required by the Zoning Ordinance must be accommodated on private property. Greenspace and landscaping within the public right-of-way cannot be included in the calculations for meeting greenspace zoning requirements. 11. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, shall be required. Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway entrances. 12. Since this project is more than one acre in total construction area, the methods of construction must comply with the City of Miami Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4). This project will require a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment permit. For information on a DEP permit application, please contact the Public Works Department at (305) 416-1200 °, or www.dep.state.flus/water/stormwater/npdes. In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street improvements: S.W. 3 Avenue — Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the avenue. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between S.W. 10 Street and S.W. 11 Street. S.W. 10 Street — Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the street adjacent to the project. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between S.W. 2 Avenue and S.W. 3 Avenue. S.W. 11 Street — Replace all broken damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the street adjacent to the project. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between S.W. 2 Avenue and S.W. 3 Avenue. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 3 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. Handicap ramps, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, are required on both corners adjacent to the project site. A thorough 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. If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard Helmers, Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221. SNG/L -I/wj j c: CIVICA 8323 N.W. 12 Street Doral, FL 33126 D.N.B. Design Group, LLC 5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 200 Miami, FL 33126 Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department be: Development and Roadway Plans Central