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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project Description2121 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE 1I. Project 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 • • • • • MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT Section 1304.1.1 Application forms; supplementary materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article I . (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. 2121 Biscayne Boulevard (the "Project") is a mixed -use project designed by Arquitectonica International Corp. The proposed 2121 Biscayne Boulevard will be constructed on a site located on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard at N.E. 21st Street, City of Miami. The site has a Net Lot Area of 42,884 sq. ft. (0.98 Acres) and a Gross Lot Area of 59,485 sq. ft. (1.36 Acre) with a zoning designation of C-1 with an SD-20/SD-20.1 Overlay. The 16-story project will contain a total of 147 condominium units on the top 11 levels; 46,400 sq. ft. of office space on 4 levels and 6,682 sq. ft. of retail/restaurant space on the ground level. A parking garage, accessed from NE 21st Street with 376 parking spaces and an enclosed loading area and building services (including enclosed trash room), is to the east side of the building and is fully screened from Biscayne Boulevard by the office/residential building. The Project program and building design respond to the mixed -use urban characteristics of this portion of Biscayne Boulevard, which has mid -rise office buildings (including the historic Bacardi Building across the street), residential buildings and commercial buildings. A covered entry plaza is carved out of the building at the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 21st Street, creating a spacious entry to both the restaurant that extends along the entire Biscayne Boulevard frontage and the lobby for the residential and office levels. At the north end of the site along Biscayne Boulevard, another plaza is created that provides outdoor seating for the restaurant. The project provides an additional 5' of width to the existing 17' wide R.D.W. sidewalk, creating a spacious pedestrian experience with landscaping and paving provided in coordination with the FOOT Street Improvements and the City of Miami Public Works Department. The office levels of the tower extend the full length of Biscayne Boulevard and approximately two-thirds of the N.E. 21st Street frontage, providing a fully occupied liner along Biscayne Boulevard and most of N.E. 21st Street. The elevation treatment of the office levels is echoed in the elevation treatment of the three exposed sides (south, east and north) of the garage, with the only change in material being the substitution of open louvers • instead of the glazing, while still maintaining the accent metal panels and vertical fins of the elevation design. Above the office levels, the elevations of the residential levels are designed with the same materials and have a similar two story grid overlay as the office levels while still providing a distinct personality with the provision of asymmetrical balconies and sliding glass doors instead of full storefront glazing. The west half of the garage, adjacent to the residential tower, is a landscaped pool deck, providing outdoor amenities to complement the indoor amenities. The building height is as follows: Ground Floor / Lobby: 28'-0" high, 2'-6" above grade Office Component: 4 Levels a total of 53'-6" high Residential / Amenities Level: 10'-6" high Residential Component: 10 Levels a total of 112'-2" The total building height from grade to top of roof is 206'-8". 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: (1) Aerial Location Map (A0.01): Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. (2) Aerial Context (A0.02): Enlarged Aerial photograph of the project area indicating surrounding buildings and their relationship with the project site. (3) Site/Context Images (A0.03 — A0.05): Photos of the project site and surrounding existing context. (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: The general information requested is shown on the Ground/Site Plan (Al .01), provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The site plan includes the following: • • • (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, 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; The exact location of all existing buildings located on the property is shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the Site Plan (A1.01), located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (3) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Vehicular access for the project parking garage is at N.E. 21st Street, as remote from Biscayne Boulevard and the pedestrian entry as feasible. The service drive/access for the project, as well as the loading areas and building service areas, are internalized in the building and street access is provided through the parking garage entrance at N.E. 21 st Street. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis (A1.01a — A1.01c) located under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas; The Zoning Ordinance requires 369 off-street parking spaces and three (3) loading bays, each at 12 ft. x 35 ft.. The Project provides 376 parking spaces within the parking garage as well as the three loading bays, each 12 ft. x 35 ft. The vertical clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet. Building Service areas, including the enclosed trash rooms, are also located within the building and garage envelope, as shown on the Ground Floor Plan (Al .01), under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Recreational facilities locations; Level 6 is the first residential levels and includes indoor recreational facilities (Fitness/Party Room and restroorns) as well as outdoor recreational facilities on the west half of the parking garage. This elevated outdoor deck includes a heated pool and landscaping. The ground level restaurant area also serves as a recreational facility for the building occupants/residents and the public. These facilities are shown on the 6th Floor Plan (A1.06) located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. • • (8) Screens and buffers; Shade trees are provided along Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 21 S` Street as per the FDOT Street Improvement Plan. The garage is fully screened with decorative facade treatment that coordinates with the office facade treatment as well as lush landscaping along the north, east and south sides of the garage, as shown on the elevations (A2.02 — A2.04) and Landscape Plans (LP-1 and LP-2) located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; Waste collection will be provided by a containerized compactor system located within the service area at the ground level of the garage. Additionally, a recycling program will be implemented for both office and residence. These facilities are shown on the Ground Floor Plan (A1.01), located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (8) Access to utilities and points of utilities 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: (1) The various permitted uses: Gross acreage: Total developable area: Residential area: Commercial area: 1.36 Acres (59,485 SF) 172,507 SF max, 170,566 SF proposed (99%) 115,438 SF proposed = 68% of total proposed 55,128 SF proposed = 32% of total proposed (2) Ground coverage by structures The Project building footprint (ground coverage) of 32,140 SF is 54% of the Gross Lot Area. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of off-street parking spaces required is 369 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 376 spaces. Derivation of the number of off-street parking is shown under the Project Data Sheet (A0.00), within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. • • • (g) (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As per SD-20/SD-20.1 Overlay the maximum project density is 150 dwelling units per acre. The designated site is 0.98 acres, which allows for the construction of 147 dwelling units, which is the total amount proposed by the Project. 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 provided will be maintained initially by the Owner. Common facilities of the residential tower will be maintained by a condominium association. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water 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, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. The Project consists of 147 dwelling units, with a breakdown of 66 Studio Units, 58 One -Bedroom Units and 23 Two -Bedroom Units. Detailed information and breakdown of square footages of all uses are found under the Project Data Sheet within the Building Statistics, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on the Residential Floor Plans, Floors: 6th-17th (13th floor omitted) (A1.06 — A1.09). All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Plans for signs, if any. Proposed signage plans, consisting of the building name "2121," will be submitted separately for approval. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (I) The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on Sheets LP-1 and LP-2. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. • • • (m) At the ground level there is the entry plaza at the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 21st Street and an outdoor plaza at the northwest corner of the site for outdoor dining. The Residential Amenities Level is located on the 6th floor. The enclosed amenities consist of the fitness/party room and the pool restrooms. The exterior amenities include a heated pool and landscaped pool deck. Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details of the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on the Project Data Sheet (A0.00), provided 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 depicting the architectural character of the building are shown on the Building Elevations (A2.01 — A2.04) as well as a 3D Montage (A2.05), enlarged 3D Rendering of the Ground Floor (A2.06) and Building Sections (A3.01 and A3.02). These sheets are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. (1) Property ownership 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 the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit are provided in Article I. (2) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. (3) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys are 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 Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab 5. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding 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. The existing zoning designation for the property is C-1, SD-20/SD-20.1 Overlay. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Restricted Commercial. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designations 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, service systems and similar uses. Article II contains a written narrative of this 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. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets are 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 with the C-1, SD-20/SD-20.1 Overlay zoning district designation for the property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms with the land use designation currently in effect for the 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 and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is favorable to the economy, public services, environment and housing supply of the City. • • • The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting Documents. (c) A housing impact assessment. Over the last several years prices of urban housing have increased dramatically; despite the recent &ow down in the economy. Subsequently, a substantial amount of people within metropolitan areas have begun to return to the city to live. This has created a shortage of multi -family housing along with an upward surge of housing prices. Contrarily, the cost of construction has not kept pace with these increases, which has made it economically affordable to construct new buildings for sale. This pattern remains the same in South Florida where there continues to be an increased demand for housing, and offices. (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. Tinted glass will be used throughout the building. Energy saving lamps, ballasts, and fixtures are being considered at cores and public spaces. (e). (0. Historic Buildings There are no historic structures located on the property. Environmental Zone The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.