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04-19-06
City of Miami Vision Statement: "J'o Be an Internalional City which Embodies Diversi(y, Economic Opportune* Jiy, Elle dive Cusiomer
Service and a Highly Rated 0ualt?y of Lir
COMMENTS:
The following corntnents were generated following the UD .3 meeting on April 19, 2006 rcprcsenung the Planning
'Department and UDR13 member's final conditions for Major Use Special Permit approval,
The City of 'Miami strives to achieve diverse pedestrian -friendly distinct .neighborhoods, promote transit connections,
and provide contextual, safe, and comfortable buildings, blocks, streets, and parks that contribute to a prosperous city
for all residents to enjoy..
Context/Urban Design
• "...Me 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 hack at a 45 degree
angle. Consider using underground parking to reduce the height of the podium.
• The Department recommends retaining the existing R-2 designation for the northern parcels of the
site. The applicant may provide townhouse units on this portion of the site, which will provide a
more appropriate transition to the adjacent R-2 neighborhood with an adequate buffer planting.
• 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 32-1 Place seems to necessitate that trucks maneuver in
the public right of way. We encourage trucks perform internal maneuvers and/or consider reducing the
loading requirement through a Class 11 special permit.
Landscaping
• Provide a greater landscape buffer between the proposed project and the existing homes along the rear of the
property. Add a lush layered landscape buffer incorporating huge shade trees, understory trees, and large shrubs
or a palm hedge along this entire property line.
• Please add the materials to be used in the landscape planter above the townhouse units to the landscape plan.
These elements are shown in the elevations and renderings of this area.
Materials
• Please identify the. materials used in the north garage elevation bands breaking the louver pattern. (glass,
architectural mesh, cement/stucco, painted aluminum?)
*."Please note that the Planning Department reviews Special Permit proposals based on architectural design, site
planning and 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 L3oard.
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