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PLANNIN G DEPARTMENT
PRE -APPLICATION DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
TIZIANO II
2307 NE 4TH AVE AND 413-423 NE 23RD STREET
NET DISTRICT: WYNWOOD/EDGEWATER
2-15-2006
City of Miami Vision Statement: 'To Be an International City which Embodies Diversiy, Economic Opportunity, Effective
Customer Service and a Highly RatedQualiy of Life"
COMMENTS:
The following comments were generated following the UDRB meeting on February 15, 2006 representing the
Planning Department and UDRB member's final 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.
Parking Garage/ Loading
• Incorporate the required loading spaces so that they are accessed from within the garage and loading
vehicles do not have to reverse to or from the public right of way. Explore creating a one-way service
drive thru drop off and loading area under the building connecting the two streets (NE 23rd Terrace
and NE 23'd Street). This would eliminate the front drop off area, allow shade trees along the
pedestrian space, and create an unobstructed sidewalk.
Pedestrian Realm
• Articulate the ground level of the building at a more human scale, differentiating it from the larger
framework of the building. This will create a more comfortable pedestrian experience, and will bring
attention to the retail spaces. For example, consider an eyebrow detail/ canopy or adding a band/
cornice line of differing color, material, changing the pattern of glass on thepground level, highlighting
the horizontal break between the ground level and the upper levels, and define the entrances to the
retail spaces.
Note: The NE and SE perspectives show a road along the rear of the project.
Landscaping
• As previously stated, submit a landscape plan that specifies the species (common and botanical
names), sizes (height x spread and/or container size) at time of planting, quantities, and proposed
locations of all plant materials, existing and proposed. The landscape plan shall include planting details
and planting specifications.
• As previously stated, provide a continuous canopy of shade trees to provide shade for pedestrians.
Add a layer of crepe myrtle or other small tree within the Montgomery Palms along NE 23rd Terrace.
Architecture
• Architecturally treat the ground level of the south facade with continuous glass within the
architectural framework eliminating the blank stucco wall.
• Bring elements of the tower down to the street to break up the linear wall of glass along the north and
south garage elevations. (The ground floor level should be differentiated as stated in an earlier
comment.
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 Review Board.
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• The department is supportive of the current proposed garage facades, however 2nd floor and above
garage facades may mimic a habitable office liner if the applicant chooses and subject to desgn review
of the changes. If this option is applied, the top layer of glass on each floor may be sandblasted and
allow for ambient lighting at night If this idea is incorporated, the top layer of glass should be
proportionally larger than the bottom piece. (Ex: 2/3 over 1/3)
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 Review Board.
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