HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (10.5.05)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
Ana C;clabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Stephanie N. Grinde11, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
'EROFFICE IVIEIVIORAN um
October
DATE : FILE :
SUBJECT :
Large Scale Scale 'Development Review -
Miami River Rapids
REFERENCES :
ENCLOSURES:
]he Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans
for the development entitled Miami. River .Rapids located along Delaware
Parkway and has the .following comments.
Right of way dedication is required on Parcel VII (25 feet along N.W. 28
Avenue and 25 foot corner -radius) and on Parcel 'VIII (25 foot corner
radiuses).
2. Verify with the Public Works Department that the west 61 feet of Lot 1,
"Twin River Island", has been recognized as a legal division of Lot 1 and
that re -platting is not required.
The project is located in an "Archeological Conservation Area". A
certificate of appropriateness is required for any construction activity in
this area. :Please contact the City of Miami Planning Department for
details,
4. A bridge connection over the north fork of the Miami River requires City
of Miami. Historical and Environmental Preservation Board approval and.
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection approval. The
bridge shall be privately owned and maintained.
5. Insufficient truck maneuvering space has been provided to enter/exit the
12 foot by 35 foot loading spaces in buildings 1, 2, 3 and 4. The loading
spaces on the southwest side of building 5 have no means of access and no
connection to a public right of way. Adequate access and maneuvering
space must be provided for the loading spaces.
6. All transitions from the established street profile grate 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 and Zoning Department
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Octobcr 5, 2005
7. The maximum slope for a driveway ramp sloping downward toward the
street is MO for the last 20 feet to the property line. 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,
8. 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.
9. Standard parking spaces are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long and require a
23 foot back-up distance. A Special Class 11 permit is required to reduce
the back-up distance.
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. 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.
A.fla Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Plan.nin.g and ZoningDepartment
Page 3
October 5, 2005
13. City of .Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards,
shall be required. Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway
entrances.
14. 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
wwwdepstatefl.us/ water/ stormwater/npdes.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the
following street improvements:
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 cleaning of all storrnwater 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.
Delaware Parkway (N.W. 17-20 Street) - Construct concrete curb around all
medians. Coordinate any new or modified median opening/storage lanes with
the Miami Dade County Public Works 'Department, Traffic Engineering Division
and the City of Miami Public Works Department. Replace all broken and
damaged sidewalk on both sides of the parkway and construct new sidewalk in.
the missing section between N.W. 30 Avenue and N.W. 17 Street. The
landscaped swales are to remain on both sides of .the parkway. Repair any
damage in the swale areas by grading and new sod.
N.W. 17 Street (N.W. 27 Avenue through the Delaware Parkway intersection) -
Construct concrete curbs around medians. Rebuild swales on both sides of the
street with new concrete curb and gutter and pavement. Modify the storm water
drainage system on south side of street and construct a new storm water
drainage system on the north side of street. Replace all damaged and broken
sidewalk on both sides of the street. Mill and resurface the eastbound and
westbound travel lanes.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning and Zoning Department
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October 5, 2005
Coordinate any traffic signal modifications and loops with the Miami Dade
County Public Works Department. Repair any damaged sod in the median.
N.W. 27 Court (N.W. 1.7 Street - N.W. '17 Terrace) - Rebuild roadway (new
sidewalk, pavement, curb and gutter) in accordance with the standard city cross
section. Construct new storm water drainage system.
N.W. 17 Terrace (N.W. 27 Court - N.W. 28 Avenue) - Rebuild roadway (new
sidewalk, pavement, curb and gutter) in accordance with the standard city cross
section. Construct new storm water drainage system.
N.W. 28 Avenue (N.W. 17 Street to the southerly bank°of the north fork of the
Miami River) - Rebuild roadway (new sidewalk, pavement, curb and gutter).
Parking lanes are optional, coordinate improvements with recommendations
from the City's Planning Department (archeological zone). Construct new storm
water drainage system.
N.W. 20 Street (Delaware Parkway-N.W. South River Drive) - Rebuild roadway
(new sidewalk on the south.side, pavement, curb and gutter on both sides).
Parking lanes are not required, coordinate improvements with recommendations
from the City's Planning Department (archeological zone/"greenway").
Construct new storm water drainage system.
N.W. South River Drive (N.W. 20 Street to connection with N.W. 27 Avenue
bridge approach) - Rebuild roadway (new sidewalk on the southwest side,
pavement, curb and gutter on both sides). Parking lanes are not required,
coordinate improvements and the pedestrian crossing of the north fork of the
Miami River with the City's Planning Department (archeological
zonergreenway"). Construct new storm water drainage system. Repair all
damaged sections of guardrail on the northeast side of the roadway.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr, Leonard
Helmers, Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
SNG/FM/LcH/111
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C Behar, Font and Partners, P.A.
4533 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, Florida 331.46
Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Ana Geiabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning and Zoning Department
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Lourdes Slazy , Assistant
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October 5, 2005
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