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TO :
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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FROM : Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE : November 16, 2005
FILE :
SUBJECT Large Scale Development Review -
Midtown Park
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the
development entitled Midtown Park, located at N.W. 35 Street and North Miami Avenue and has
the following comments.
1. Replatting of the property is required to close and vacate the alleys within the project site.
2. Dedication of twenty-five (25) foot corner radiuses is required on the northeast and southeast
corners of the project° site. The proposed building is not permitted to encroach beyond the
corner radiuses at any level above or below grade.
3. 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.
4. 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" 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 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. 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.
7. In order to mitigate traffic congestion and problems associated with unregulated parking
throughout the neighborhood, the Contractor/Developer shall be required to provide
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Director
Planning Department
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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.
8. 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.
9. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, shall be required.
Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway entrances.
10. Since this project is more than one acre in total construction area, the methods of
construction must comply with the City of Miami 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.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street
improvements:
N.W. 34 Terrace: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the street
adjacent to the project site.
N.W. 35 Street: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the street adjacent
to the project site.
North Miami Avenue: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter adjacent to the project site.
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
excavation and/or damaged pavement area. Construct handicap ramps, in compliance with
A.D.A. standards, at both street intersections 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.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard Helmers,
Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
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c: Paradise International Development
2915 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 304
Miami, FL 33137
Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design
2915 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33137
Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department