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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project DescriptionHIAWATHA MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE IT. 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 • 1 MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT 1. 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. The project consists of a 6-story condominium tower of 18 units, and 5 4-story townhomes. Condominium parking consists of a parking court of 9 parking spaces and one loading space; 41 additional spaces are provided within the building structure. Townhomes' parking is self contained consisting of double garages plus individual driveways with capacity for two cars each. The Project heights are as follows: Condominium Component 65'-6" at its mid ridge point, measured from flood elevation. Townhome Component: 44'-4" at mid ridge, measured from grade level. The development consists of a parcel with a net lot area of 59,023.00 square feet (1.35 acres). The gross lot area is 76,335.00 square feet (1.75 acres), The property is located at 3535 Hiawatha Ave, Miami, Fl. 33133. The proposed zoning designation for the property is R-3. The proposed building will contain 23 residential units, and 71 parking spaces. Additional amenities include a marina, pool deck and multipurpose room. 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: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. • • • (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial: Map of the project area indicating buildings and their functions that surround the site. (3) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. (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, Sheets A-1.00, 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; (3) 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 Ground/Site Plan, Sheet A-1.00 , located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Vehicular access for the project is provided from Hiawatha Ave. for the condominium component. Townhomes will have individual driveways directly from W. Glencoe St. The service drive for the project, as well as the loading area are accessed thru Hiawatha Ave. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas; The offstreet parking will be composed of a parking court in front of the Condominium component with capacity for 9 spaces and 1 loading area. 41 additional spaces are allocated within the structure. Townhomes are provided with double garages and front individual driveways with capacity for 2 additional cars. Parking areas and garages are shown on sheets A-1.00, A-2.00, and A-3.01, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. • • • 3 The Zoning Ordinance requires one (1) loading bay (12 ft x 35 ft.) There will be one (1) loading bay 10 ft. x 20 ft as shown on sheet A-1.00, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Recreational facilities locations; The Marina and swimming pool are located at the east side of the property facing the bay. Outdoor terraces are provided at lobby level of condominium tower. Indoor multipurpose room is located within condominium structure. These facilities are shown on sheets A-1.00, A-3.02, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans, Sheet L-1, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; (8) Waste collection will be provided by a containerized system located within the sstructure for the condominium units as shown on sheet A-3.01, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 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: (f) (1) The various permitted uses: Residential Sq. Ft. = 82,694.38S.F. (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building Footprint= 28,165.72 S.F. Ground coverage by the structures is 36.9% of the total gross lot area. Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 61 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 71 spaces. Derivation of the • • 4 (g) number of offstreet parking is shown on sheet A-0.02, within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As per R-3 zoning the maximum project density is 50 units per acre. The designated site is 1.35 acres, which allows for the construction of 67 units. This project will provide only 23 units. 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 by the Owner. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. (i) 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. Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria within The Project Summary, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on the Typical Residential Floor Plans. All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Plans for signs, if any. The project will obtain signage approval at a later date. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (I) (m) The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on sheet L-1. 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. 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 Sheets A-0.03, A-0,04, 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, sheets A-2.03, A-3.10 and A-3.11. All elevations 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 1. The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. 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. (5) 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. 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 for the property is R-3. 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 projects 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 R-3 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. 6 (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 slow down in the economy. With the continued increase in population the need for housing will increase, putting additional pressure to supply housing in the urban market at affordable prices. (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. • (e). (f). • • Architecturally, the building envelope will be comprised of insulated walls and roof. Tinted glass will be used throughout the building. Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means of time clocks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and fixtures are being considered at cores and public spaces. Historic Buildings There are no historic structures located on the property. Environmental Zone The pr perty $ no (t�ct d within. an . Nihon ent i present:00 des ic.