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LOFTIKA
3293 NW 71" AvENUJ.,,
01-31-06
City of Miami Vision Statement: 'To I3e an nternationa/ COI which Embodies Diversity, Economic Opportunity, E fictive Customer
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COMMENTs:
'The following comments represent the unified vision of the Prc\pp1ication 1)csign DesignReview Corniiurtec, which consists
of all staff members .i.n the Urban Design and Land Development Divisions.
Context/Urban Design
• 'file committee 'appreciates the reconfiguration of the project to create a transition in bulk and scale between
the abutting R-2 parcels and the C-.1 property, however the building continues to be out of context with the
abutting R-2 neighborhood. As previously stated, the applicant shall redesign the project to comply with
Section .1305, the Urban Design Standards for the City of .Miami, Section .1305 stipulates that all projects shall
"Respond to the neighborhood context" and "Create a transition in bulk and scale." Accordingly, the applicant
may chose one of the following options:
• Reduce the height of the podium to 25' at the property line, and step the garage back at a 45 degree
angle. Consider using underground parking to reduce the height of the podium. 'file tower portion
of the building may remain at 148'.
• Keep the existing R-2 designation for the northern parcels of the site, and use the PUD bonus on
these parcels. This will allow the applicant to provide townhouse units on this portion of the site,
which will provide a more appropriate transition to the adjacent R-2 neighborhood.
• If the applicant chooses to pursue a zoning change for this property, they shall record a covenant that the
building height and envelope on the existing R-2 parcels will never exceed that of the approved project.
Loading
• The arrangement of the loading spaces closest to NW 32" Place seems to necessitate that trucks maneuver in
the public right of way. :Ensure that trucks will perform internal maneuvers, or consider reducing the loading
requirement through a Class II special permit.
The Planning Department reserves the right to comment further on the project as details and/or explanations are
provided and may revise previous comments based on this additional information.
1'4'1:lease note that the Planning .Department reviews Special Permit proposals based on architectural design, site
planningand urban design issues. The project still needs to be reviewed and comply with other City department
requirements.
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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