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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PRE. -APPLICATION DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
2121 BISCAYNE
2121 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
NET DISTRICT: WYNWOOD/EDGEWATER
3-15-2006
City of Miami Vision Statement: `To Be an International City which Embodies Diversiy, Economic Opportunity, Efctive Customer
Service and a Highly RatedQuak0y of Life"
COMMENTS:
The following comments were generated following the UDRB meeting on March 15, 2006 representing the Planning
Department and UDRB member's fmal conditions for Major Use Special Permit approval.
The City of Miami strives to achieve diverse pedestrian -friendly distinct neighborhoods, promote transit connections,
and provide contextual, safe, and comfortable buildings, blocks, streets, and parks that contribute to a prosperous city
for all residents to enjoy.
Materials
The department is concerned that the actual appearance of the proposed elevations may not be consistent with the
materials, colors and perception when built. Please refine the elevations, perspectives, and plans to match the detailed
materials given. We generally agree that the building facades, materials and colors create a positive composition.
• Adding a louvered treatment to the north and south facades is unacceptable. These facades are viewed from
Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 21" Street. Replace the louvers with glass to match the other areas of the building
continuing the patterns presented.
• The committee suggests that the aluminum vertical fins and awnings be expressed in their natural material and
color to add interest and variety in the building's textures and colors. The current design has been greatly
improved since the October submittal. The introduction of blue-green glass panels, painted white louvers
(acceptable on the rear facade), glass on the north and south facades and aluminum fins/ awnings compliment
the white stucco.
Parking Garage
• We appreciate the new garage facade's attempt to blend with the residential units. Extend the blue-green
spandrel glass panels through the garage structure as shown in the liner facades instead of painting the stucco.
Loading
• Verify loading with the City of Miami Public Works Department.
Landscape/ Streetscape
The October 2005 submittal showed additional significant landscaping.
• Coordinate with FDOT regarding the new street, sidewalk and right-of-way elevations along Biscayne
Boulevard.
• Landscaping in the right-of-way requires a FDOT permit. Coordinate the proposed landscape with the propsed
FDOT project.
• Additional street trees shall be provided along N.E. 21" Street.
• Integrate additional variable height plantings and species around the perimeter plantings on the north and east
sides.
• The front half of the northern facade has no landscaping.
• The finish ground floor elevation shall not be greater than 30" above the sidewalk allowing the existing public -
private space interaction without the use of a railing.
• Add the landscape vines on the lattice structure on the northern elevation similar to the southern elevation.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays particularly
prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the Urban Development
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