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Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
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FROM :Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE:
December 30, 2005
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SUBJECT Large Scale Development Review-
Brickell Station
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ENCLOSURES:
The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the
development entitled Brickell Station, located at S.E. 5 Street and S.E. 1 Avenue and has the
following comments.
1. Dedication of a twenty-five foot corner radius is required on thenorthwest and southwest
corner of the project site.
2. Due to the proximity of the Metromover columns, the driving lanes along S.E. 1 Avenue
cannot be shifted or narrowed. The existing approved cross section for S.E. 1 Avenue
between S.E. 5 Street and S.E. 6 Street does not include sidewalk within the street right-of-
way area along the east side of the roadway. The area on the east side of S.E. 1 Avenue
between the existing curb and property line shall remain reserved for landscaping (trees).
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 fecord 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 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 from 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
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Director
Planning Department
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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
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. Continuous pedestrian sidewalk is required within the public right-of-way abutting the
project site without requiring pedestrians to enter private property. Along S.E. 5 Street and
S.E. 6 Street the sidewalk width must maintain 5 feet in order to comply with A.D.A.
clearance requirements. 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. The methods of construction must comply with the City of Miami Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer Permit (MS4). This project requires compliance with the City's "Erosion and
Sediment Control for Construction Sites" regulations. Please contact the Public Works
Department at (305) 416-1200 for information and details concerning these requirements.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street
improvements:
S.E. 5 Street — Construct new sidewalk, curb and gutter on the south side of the street adjacent to
the project site in accordance with the City's standard cross-section. Mill and resurface the
entire width, curb to curb, between the Metrorail and Brickell Avenue. Coordinate the
resurfacing with the "500 Brickell" project and the `Brickell on the River" project.
S.E. 6 Street — Construct new sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of the street adjacent to
the project site. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between the Metromover and
Brickell Avenue. Coordinate the resurfacing with the "500 Brickell" project and the "600
Brickell" project.
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Director
Planning Department
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S.E. 1 Avenue — Replace broken and damaged curb and gutter adjacent to the project site. Mill
and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between S.E. 5 Street and S.E. 6 Street.
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 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.
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c: THE RELATED GROUP OF FLORIDA ARQUITECTONICA
2828 Coral Way 801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1100
Miami, FL 33145 o Miami, FL 33131
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Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department
Manuel A. Vega, P.E., Zoning Department
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