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Major Use Special Permit
Project Description
Zoning Ordinance 11000
1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials
(a)
Statements of ownership and control of the proposed
development or activity.
The Disclosure of Ownership Affidavit is provided in Tab B.
(b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended
use of the development or activity.
City Square is a retail project, that is poised to act as a
catalyst for much needed pedestrian activity in the
Performing Arts Center (PAC) area. This project will provide,
shopping, and entertainment options to both future residents
of the area around Margaret Pace Park and the PAC, as well
as to visitors of the PAC looking for shopping and dining
options.
The property is approximately 5 acres in size and, it is uniquely
situated within the Metro Mover loop, which follows 15th Street
and the Herald Plaza in front of the Herald building. The loop
serves to separate the property from other properties in the
Omni area.
Although property is zoned SD-6.1, which permits unlimited
height, the project is only 129 feet high. Accordingly, the
project will compliment the PAC by not physically
overshadowing it. The design also creates a welcome valley
in the cluster of high rises developing east of Biscayne Blvd
from Margaret Pace Park to 1-395.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the design has a pop art feel
with vitality and luminosity that is appropriate in the
Performing Arts Center area. From a zoning standpoint, the
project complies with all zoning requirements under SD-6.1
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and does not require no variances. The size of the retail
component is 664,153 square feet and the parking garage
will provide additional required parking to serve the
Performing Arts Center as well as for the Miami Herald.
(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 that surround the site.
(3) Location Map.
(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 project developer is Maefield Development;
The architect is Arquifectonica;
The project's engineer is VSN Engineering.
The general information requested is shown under Tab K and
Q
(1)
Boundaries of the project, any existing streets,
buildings, watercourses, easements, and section lines.
The boundaries and the location of existing streets and
easements are shown on the Boundary Survey located
under Tab Q.
(2) Exact location of all buildings and structures.
The exact location of all existing buildings is shown on
the Boundary Survey under Tab Q.
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(3)
Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be
separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic.
The specific description of site access and traffic flow is
provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under
Tab N.
(4) Off street parking and off street loading areas.
The off street parking and off street loading areas are
shown on the site plans located under Tab Q. The
parking structure will contain 3,779 spaces. The parking
garage is described on sheets A1.01-A1.04.
Approximately 1,574 spaces will serve the retail uses on
the property, 730 spaces will be provided to the Miami
Herald for their continuing operations across Herald
Plaza and approximately 1,472 spaces will be provided
for the Performing Arts Center.
(5) Recreational facilities locations.
N/A.
(6) Screens and buffers.
All screens and buffers are shown under Tab Q.
(7) Refuse collection areas.
These facilities are shown under Tab Q. The waste
collection area is entirely enclosed and located within
the service area of the building. These areas will not be
visible from any of the adjacent streets.
(8) Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups.
Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in
the Site Utility Study, located under Tab O.
(e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the
percentages thereof proposed to de devoted to:
(1) The various permitted uses.
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Complete tabulation is shown on the site plan included
under Tab Q.
(2) Ground coverage by structures.
Complete tabulation is shown on the site plan included
under Tab Q.
(f) Tabulation showing the following:
(1) The derivation of numbers of off street parking and off
street loading spaces shown in (d) above.
Complete tabulation is shown on the site plan included
under Tab Q.
(g)
(2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre.
N/A.
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.
N/A.
(h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans.
(i)
Storm drainage, water distribution, wastewater, and solid
waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility
Study located under Tab O.
Architectural definitions for buildings in the development;
exact number of dwelling unit, 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 Description included under Tab
Q. Typical floor plans, as well as all elevations and sections
are also located under Tab Q.
(j) Plans for signs, if any.
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The Applicant is proposing wallscape type signage that will
be specifically designed for this part of the SD-6.1 zoning
district and the Performing Arts Center area. All signage will
be applied for and approved based on signage regulations
in effect at the time of permitting.
(k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes, and locations of
vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions
for irrigation and future maintenance.
(I)
Cm)
The proposed landscaping plans are found under Tab Q.
Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and
general description of building for such use.
The recreation facilities are shown under Tab Q. the plan
proposed a pedestrian promenade between the Herald
Plaza and North Bayshore Drive where patrons and the public
may recreate. This promenade will be entirely on private
property and will also allow vehicular access through the
project.
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 the FAR plans under
Tab Q. Generally, the floor area is as follows:
Maximum FAR for all uses: 8.4 FAR
1,099,459 SF (8.4 X GLA)
Existing Blvd. Shops 27,040 Provided
27,040 SF Existing FAR
Allowable Residential SF: 942,393 SF 853,101 SF Proposed
Residential FAR
Allowable non -Residential SF: 873,683 SF 13,566 SF Proposed
Commercial FAR
TOTAL: 893,707 SF
(n) Such additional data as the Applicant may believe is
pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and
development plan.
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The applicant is providing approximately 1,472 spaces for the
use of the Performing Arts center. The additional parking
provided on the property for the PAC will ensure that long
term parking is located within close proximity to the Center.
2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report
(1) Property ownership or 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
is provided in Tab B.
(2) The nature of the unified interest or control.
(3)
The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Tab B.
Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and
ownership.
A copy of the survey of the entire property and the lots to be
rezoned are included under Tab Q.
(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 in the
survey of the property located under Tab Q. The site features
and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study,
located under Tab O.
Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements
listed in (4) proceeding to surrounding area characteristics.
The drawings submitted with this Application are located
under Tab Q.
(6) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan
designations for the area on and around the lands proposed
for Major Use Special Permit.
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The property is zoned SD-6.1 Central Commercial Residential
District. The Zoning Atlas map for the area in which the
property is located is found in Tab F, and indicates the existing
and surrounding zoning.
3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Design and Development
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).
Section 1 (b) under Tab L contains a written narrative of this
project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural
character. The traffic report in Tab N also contains
descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian
movements, and transportation access. Elevations and
sections showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and
height, and orientation to street are included in the Drawings
submitted with this Application. The Drawings submitted are
found under Tab Q.
(b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles
and designations.
The property is currently designated Restricted Commercial.
The property is zoned SD-6.1 Central Commercial Residential.
The Zoning Atlas map for the area in which the property is
located is found in Tab F, and indicates the existing and
surrounding zoning. The project is consisted with the intent of
the SD-6.1 District which encourages major retail shopping
and entertainment activities to serve the Central Business
District.
4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study
(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.
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The Traffic Impact estimates are included under Tab N of the
Supporting Documents. The transportation engineer's
conclusion is that all corridors and intersections adjacent to
the project sire were found to operate at acceptable levels
of service through the buildout of the site, pursuant to the
adopted Miami Comprehensive Plan.
(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 P of the
Supporting Documents. The study describes the impact of
the development on the economy, public services, etc.
(c) A description of proposed energy conservation measures to
be employed.
Reflective glass will used wherever possible. Landscape
lighting will be controlled by photo cell switches.
(d) Historic Buildings.
There are no historic structures on the property.
(e) Environmental Zone.
N/A.
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