HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (4.18.06)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
PLANNI DETAATAilWICE MEMORANDUM
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TC) Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
:Director
Planning Department
IrACM :Stephanie N. Grindell,
Director
Public Works Department
DATE :
April 18, 2006
FILE
SUBJECT :
Large Scale Development Review -
City Square/Residential
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ENCLOSURES:
The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the residential
development entitled City Square/Residential located at 1401 Biscayne Boulevard and 1410-1420
North :Bayshore Drive and have the following comments.
Correct the street address for the residential component of this project (see above).
2. NE le street is zoned 70 feet in width and an addition 5 feetof right of way dedication is
required along NE 14th street. NE 14th Terrace is zoned 35 feet in width and an additional 5 feet
of right of way dedication is required along NE 14th Terrace. In addition, 25 foot corner radius
dedications are required on the northeast, northwest and southeast corners of the project site. The
existing "Boulevard Shops" precludes the dedication of right of way at the southwest corner of
the site.
The additional right of way dedications required in paragraph 2 will significantly reduce the NET
LOT AREA and affect the required setbacks.
4. Several trucks shown on the plans encroach beyond the base building line of NE 14th Terrace.
"Truckstaging" is not permitted within the public right of way.
5. Review and approval is required by the Director of Public Works for any landscaping and "non-
standard" improvements in the right of way, including the decorative "sunburst" located in the
intersection of North Bayshore Drive and NE 14th Street. A maintenance agreement for the
decorative feature will be required.
6. The "water feature" shown on the landscape plan is not permitted in the public right of way at the
intersection of North Bayshore Drive and NE 14th Terrace.
7. On level 2, entering and exiting vehicle turning movements conflict on the ramp. The building
column should not be located in the driving lane.
8. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building flood elevation must be
accomplished on private property. Stairs, ramps, retaining walls, etc. will not be permitted in the
public right of way and the record profile street grade can not be changed to accommodate the
proposed building ground floor elevation.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Page 2
April 18, 2006
9. 'The maximum slope for a driveway ramp sloping downward toward the street is 1:10 for the last
20 feet to the property line. All stormwater must be retained on the 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.
10. 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.
1.1. Standard parking spaces are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long and require a 23 foot. back-up
distance. A Special Class LI permit is required to reduce the back-up distance.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Continuous pedestrian sidewalk is required within the public right of way abutting the project site
without requiring pedestrians to enter private property. 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.
1.5. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A..D.A, standards, shall be required.
Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway entrances. Public Works Director approval
required for driveways that exceed 40 feet in width.
.16. Since this project is more than one acre in total construction area, the methods of construction
must comply with the City of Miami Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4). This
project will require a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Stormwater,
Erosion and Sediment permit. For information on a DEP permit application, please contact the
Public Works Department at (305) 416-1200 or www.dep.statell.us/water/stormwater/npdes.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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April 18, 2006
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street
improvements:
NE 14th Street: Construct sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of the street adjacent to the
project site. Pavementrestoration shall be coordinated with the improvements under construction at.
the Performing Arts Center complex.
NE le Terrace: Construct sidewalk, curb and gutter on the south side of the terrace adjacent to the
project site. Replace all damaged curb and gutter on the north side of the terrace. Mill and resurface
the entire width, curb to curb, of NE 14th Terrace between North Bayshore Drive and Biscayne
Boulevard.
North Bayshore Drive: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on the west side of the drive
adjacent to the project site. Replace damaged median curb adjacent to the project site. Mill and
resurface the south bound pavement lanes, full width, between NE 14th street and NE-15th street.
Biscayne Boulevard: Coordinate replacement of any damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter with the
:Florida Department of Transportation. Verify with the City's Capital Improvements/ Transportation
Office if additional decorative sidewalk improvements are required on the east side of Biscayne
Boulevard adjacent to the project site.
In addition, 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. A thorough clearing 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. Handicap ramps, in compliance with A.D.A.. standards, are required on all four corners of the
block.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please cal
Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
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Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department
Manuel Vega, Zoning Department
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