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M I A M I
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
PRE -APPLICATION DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
SAWYER'S WALK
(FKA: C ROSSWINDS)
NET DISTRICT: OVERTOWN
8-23-05
The following comments represent the unified vision of the Pre -Application Design Review Committee, which
consist of all staff members in the Urban Design and Land Development Divisions.
COMMENTS:
The following comments are being made in an effort to develop projects to their highest potential and make a
significant contribution to improving the quality of our built environment with great architecture and urban
design.
Pedestrian Realm
In order to enhance the pedestrian character of NW 3rd Avenue and NW 6th Street (west and south side of
Block 55, respectively), implement the following:
The pedestrian sidewalk realm shall remain at a consistent height throughout. Vehicles shall
rise to the sidewalk level with ramping beginning at the outer edge of the curb, with the ramp slope
being the maximum allowed by Public Works, 1:12 (8.3%). See photograph below.
The pedestrian sidewalk area shall be maintained with a consistent, recognizable pattern, which shall
continue across the vehicular entrances in order to give dominance to the pedestrian realm over the
vehicular areas.
NOTE: The photograph is meant to illustrate the idea of a continuous pedestrian realm and may not represent approved solutions from
the City's Public Works Department. All curb, gutter and sidewalk work must be approved by Public Works.
• Consider applying a wall mural or other artwork along the west elevation of the proposed grocery
store on NW 3rd Avenue (Block 55).
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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• Consider eliminating the residential entrance on NW 6th Street (Block 55, closest to NW 2nd Avenue)
and consolidate it with the "residential & commercial" entrance located on NW 3td Avenue.
• Consider providing habitable ground level space on the south side of NW 6th Street (Block 55).
Urban Design
• Consider orienting the tallest building on the west side of Block 55 closer to I-95.
Landscaping
• Provide a continuous canopy of shade trees to provide shade for pedestrians along NW 6th Street,
NW 8th Street, NW 1st Court, NW 2nd Avenue and NW 33d Avenue. These shade trees shall be
aligned close to the edge of the curb in the public right of way (at no greater than 33' on center) to
provide a buffer for pedestrians from vehicular traffic. Palm trees may be utilized periodically as an
architectural accent to the architecture of the building.
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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