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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (1.3.06)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM PLAN/ Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department "Nr Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director Public Works Department DATE: SUBJECT: Ali ZONfrvrt- pm 2: January 3, 2006 FILE : Large Scale Development Review - Tiziano II, 2307 N.E. 4 Avenue REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the development entitled Tiziano II located at 2307 N.E. 4 Avenue and has the following comments. 1. Verify with the Public Works Department if platting of the property will be required in order to legalized the division of Lot 1 of Shorelawn Subdivision (9-23). Platting is a lengthy process and ar nearly investigation into this requirement is recommended. 2. A 25 foot corner radius dedication is required at the intersections of the base building lines at N.E. 23 Street and N.E. 23 Terrace with N.E. 4 Avenue. The proposed structure (Retail 1 & 2) encroaches into the. required corner visibility triangles on both corners of the project site. 3. Standard parking spaces are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long and require a 23 foot back-up distance. A Special Class II permit is required to reduce the back-up distance. 4 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. 5. An agreement between the City of Miami and the property owner is required for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk treatment located in the public right of way. Public Works approval and permit is required for any landscaping improvements in the right of way. 6. Continuous pedestrian sidewalk is required within the public right of way abutting the project site on N.E. 4 Avenue and N.E. 23 Street without requiring pedestrians to enter private property. The sidewalk width must maintain 5 feet in order to comply with A.D.A. clearance requirements. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 2 January 3, 2006 7. All greenspace and landscaping required by the Zoning Ordinance must be accommodated on private property. Greenspace and landscaping within the public right of way cannot be included in the calculations for meeting greenspace zoning requirements. No planting is allowed in the corner visibility triangles. 8. "Drop-offs" are not permitted in the public right of way. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, shall be required. Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway entrances. 9. N.E. 23 Terrace has a zoned right of way width of 20 feet. Insufficient truck maneuvering space is provided for the 12 foot by 35 foot loading stall. A Class II special permit is required to back-up into the loading bays from the street right of way. 10. Public Works policy requires that no closures of vehicular travel lanes will be permitted during the course of construction unless a 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. 11. 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. 12. This project is less than one acre in total construction area. This project will not require a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment permit. However, sediment and erosion control methods of construction must comply with the City of Miami Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4). For additional information, please contact the Public Works Department at (305) 416- 1200. In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street improvements: N.E. 23 Street: Construct new sidewalk at the corner adjacent to the project site in order to comply with the 25 foot corner radius dedication requirement. Construct new curb and gutter on the north side of the street adjacent to the project site. Replace all damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter across the street and mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, adjacent to the project site. N.E. 4 Avenue: Construct new sidewalk, curb and gutter to the proper line and grade on the east side of the avenue adjacent to the project site. Replace all damaged sidewalk, Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 3 January 3, 2006 curb and gutter across the avenue and mill and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, between N.E. 23 Street and N.E. 23 Terrace. N.E. 23 Terrace: Mill and resurface the entire width, between N.E. 4 Avenue and N.E. 5 Avenue. Grade pavement towards N.E. 5 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 ADA standards, are required at both corners adjacent to the project site. 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. The. streets and avenues adjacent to the project site must be clear of dust and construction debris at all times. If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Ms. Elyrosa Estevez, Professional Engineer III, at extension 1217. SNG/ t/ EE 410(0 c: Kobi Karp Architecture 2915 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200 Miami, Florida 33137 Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department Manny A. Vega, Zoning Department bc: Development and Roadway Plans Section Central 0