HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt I Tab A - Introduction600 BRICKELL
INTRODUCTION
600 Brickell is a mixed use project to be built in two phases. Phase I consists of a
490,126 square feet Class A office building, 14,030 square feet of ground level retail and
restaurants and a 34,300 square feet public open space plaza (the "Plaza"). Phase II consists of a
463,483 square feet Class A office use, 3,917 square feet of ground level retail, a 360 room first
class hotel and 134 residential units all contained within one building. Parking is provided on
each building and below ground. Phase I and Phase II are collectively defined as the
"Development".
The Development is located at 600 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida .(the "Property").
The Property is bound on the east by Brickell Avenue on the north by SE 6 Street on the south by
SE7 Street, and on the west by the People Mover.
The Property is designated Restricted Commercial in the City of Miami Future Land Use
Map which is part of the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Plan") and is
zoned SD-5, Brickell Avenue Area Office -Residential District, and SD-7 Central Brickell Rapid
Transit Commercial -Residential District, in the City of Miami Official Zoning Atlas and the
City's Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 (the "Ordinance"). The Development is consistent with the
Plan and permitted by the Ordinance. The Development is also compatible in terms of density,
bulk, scale and intensity with other existing and/or approved developments in the area.
The Development requires a major use special permit approval (the "MUSP"). The
applicant is also requesting a rezoning on a portion of the Property from SD-5 to SD-7 and an
SD-19 overlay on the SD-7 portion of the Property collectively (the "Rezoning"). The Rezoning
is consistent with the Plan and compatible with the zoning classification for the properties which
lie north and south of the Property. As part of the MUSP approval, the applicant is also seeking
the approval of the Planned Unit Development bonus.
This Development is unique not only because of its architectural design, but also because
it brings into the Brickell area a much needed and significant open public space, to -wit, the
Plaza. The Plaza is located at ground level on the northeast corner of the Property at the
intersection of Brickell Avenue and SE 6 Street.
The Plaza consists of a hardscape component and a lavishly landscape passive and active
area with a restaurant, kiosk, tables and various water features including a water wall. The
hardscape portion of the Plaza will be architecturally treated and provides a public open space
for gatherings and functions.
The Plaza is pedestrian accessible from Brickell Avenue, which is a pedestrian
designated street, SE 6 Street and from many of the retail and restaurant uses which activate the
ground level throughout the Property.
The Plaza will be a focus of activity and establishes this Development as the premier
development in the area.
The buildings will be Class A buildings and will provide for much needed office space.
The office and hotel component will become a primary source of employment in the area.
The Development's location next to the People Mover will also alleviate traffic
congestion in the area by linking the Development to Downtown Miami, the Brickell Avenue
area and through the Metro -Rail connection to Miami -Dade County in general.
Once constructed 600 Brickell will be a significant asset to the City of Miami and a major
contributor to the local economy.
The drawings showing the Development are. included under Tabs 2 and 3 in Article III.