HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (7.7.05)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM RL ;
TO:
FROM :
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning and Zoning Department
ephanie N. Grindell, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE:
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July 7, 2005
FILE :
SUBJECT : Large Scale Development Review -
Hiawatha Village
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ante Grime EkWSURES :
I have reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the Hiawatha Village located at
3535 Hiawatha Avenue and have the following comments.
1. The 10 foot easement located along the southwest side of the project site is
a platted utility and pedestrian access easement. The record plat of "Steele
Park Subdivision" does not restrict access to this easement by any specified
individuals, therefore, the pedestrian access easement must remain open
and available to the general public at all times.
2. Vehicular traffic access to the current apartment development is restricted
to Hiawatha Avenue with no access to the Glencoe neighborhood. The
proposed townhouses gain all access through West Glencoe Street. The
Public Works Department recommends that a traffic study is warranted to
determine the traffic impact on the Glencoe neighborhood and to the
entrance to that neighborhood and the required mitigation of that impact.
3. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building
flood elevation must be accomplished of private property. Stairs, ramps,
retaining walls, etc. will not be permitted in the public right of way.
4. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards,
shall be required.
5. 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.
6. An agreement between City of Miami and the property owner is required
for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk treatment located in the
public right of way.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning and Zoning Department
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July 7, 2005
7. Standard parking spaces are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long and require a 23
foot back-up distance.
8. Public Works policy requires that no closures of vehicular travel lanes will
be permitted during the course of construction unless 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.
9. 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.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the
following street improvements:
Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb, and gutter on Hiawatha Avenue.
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 the excavation and/or damaged pavement area.
Handicap ramps, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, are required at Hiawatha
Circle. 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.
Hiawatha Avenue - Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on
both sides and mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between
Hiawatha Circle and South Bayshore Drive.
West Glencoe Street - Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter
on both sides and mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between South
Bayshore Court and South Bayshore Drive.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard Helmers,
Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
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14600 S.W. 137 Street
Miami, Florida 33186
Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department