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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTAB L - Project DescriptionLOFT! KA Major Use Special Permit 3299, 3271 NW 7th Street, 726 NW 32nd Place, 725, 733 NW 33rd Avenue Project Description Zoning Ordinance 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development or activity. The Disclosure of Ownership Affidavit is provided in Tab B. (b) Statement describing in detail the character aria intended use of the development or activity. The property is located between NW 32nd Place and NW 33rd Avenue, on the north side of NW 7th Street1 and it is approximately 1.5 acres in size. The majority of the property is zoned C-1 and lots 22, 23, and 10 are zoned R-2. in addition, the property is currently developed with a str0 shopping center that provides no transition to the residential neighborhood to the north. The Applicant is requesting a Major Use Special permit for a mixed -use project that will provide 183 resid ential units, approximately 14,000 square feet of office space, and approximately 11,300 square feet of neighborhood serving retail. Loftika has been designed to step down into the duplex zoned area to the north by providing a Town home transition and open space along its northern boundary. In addition the upper levels of the building have been artistically screened along the northern facade to further provide an adequate transition into the area to the north. Loftika exceeds the overall liner requirement i applicable under the C-1 zoning district regulations by providing a total of 65% liner along the ground level. In addition tali required parking and loading is provided and the project complies with all zoning regulations under the C-1 zoning district. As Page 1 part of the request for a Major Use Special Permit, the Applicant is requesting the rezoning of the ; three (3) northernmost lots from R-2 to C-1. This rezoning will allow the developer to increase density along the NW 71h Street right-of- way while still providing appropriate transition into the surrounding area. In terms of economic impact, the Project will provide approximately $983,592 in impact fees to the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County, as well as approximately $615,354 annually in ad valorem taxes. Furthermore, the ! short term construction and employment wages and other expenditures associated with the project total over $19.4 million. (c) General location map, showing relation of the site or activity for which special permit is sought to major stree`fs, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project or activity and the like The following exhibits are included with the Major Use Special Permit Application: (1) Aerial: Aerial Photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site. (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial: Map of the project area indicating buildings that surround the site. (3) Location Map. (d) A site plan containing the title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow, and based on an exact survey of the property drawn to a scale of sufficient size to show. The project developer is Tala Construction; The architect is Borges + Associates, PA; The project's engineer is SRS Engineers. The general information requested is shown under Tab K and Q. (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements, and section lines. Page 2 The boundaries and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the Boundary Survey located under Tab Q. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures. (3) The exact location of all existing buildings is shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab Q. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic. The specific description of site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab N. The project will have access from NW 33rd Avenue and from NW 32nd Place. The ground floor retail areas located along NW 7th Street will create a pedestrian friendly urban environment on both streets. (4) Off street parking and off street loading area. The off street parking and off street loading areas are shown on the site plans located under Tab Q. The parking structure will contain 323 spaces to provide adequate parking for the residential and retail uses. The parking garage is located on levels 1 I - 9 and is described on sheet A-2 thru A-10. (5) Recreational facilities locations. The facilities are for the use of the residents and are shown under Tab Q. An amenity deck will be located on the 9th floor of the tower. This floor will contain pool, gym and club house. In addition, there is a terrace with a trellis on this level. (6) Screens and buffers. All screens and buffers are shown under Tab (7) Refuse collection areas. Q. These facilities are shown under Tab Q. ! The waste collection area is entirely enclosed and located within Page 3 the service area of the building. These areas visible from any of the adjacent streets. will not be (8) Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups. Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab O. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to de devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses. Complete tabulation is shown on the site plan included under Tab Q. (2) Ground coverage by structures. Complete tabulation is shown on the site plan included under Tab Q. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of off street parking and off street loading spaces shown in (d) above. E Complete tabulation is shown on the site plan included under Tab Q. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. The project's total density is approximately 1128 units per acre, for a total of 183 units (where 150 units per acre is permitted under the existing land use designation). (g) If common facilities (such as recreation areas o structures, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the development, statements as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. All common facilities will be maintained and controlled by a condominium association. Page 4 (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Storm drainage, water distribution, wastewater, and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab O. (i) Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling unit, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Description includedl under Tab Q. Typical floor plans for the residential units, as well as all elevations and sections are also located under Tab Q. (j) Plans for signs, if any. N/A. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes, and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. The proposed landscaping plans are found under Tab Q. Landscaping will be maintained by the homeowner association. (I) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of building for such use. The recreation facilities are shown under Tab Q. An amenity deck will be located on the 9th floor of the tower. This floor will contain a pool, gym, clubhouse and terrace. (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details of the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on the FAR plans under Tab Q. Generally, the floor area is as follows: Total FAR Allowed 212,751 SF Page 5 FAR Calculations Base FAR 146,725 SF 20A% PUD (20% x Base FAR) 29,345 SF Affordable housing1.0 x GLA 36,681 SF TOTAL 212,751 SF Total Proposed FAR 211,927 SF (n) Such additional data as the Applicant may pertinent to the proper consideration of the development plan. N/A. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report (1) believe is site and Property ownership or ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit. Statement of Ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit is provided in Tab B. (2) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated; in Tab B. (3) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the survey of the entire property and the lots to be rezoned are included under Tab Q. (4) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities' lines, existing land use, general topography and physical features. The existing site features and utility lines are shown in the survey of the property located under Tab Q. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab O. (5) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) proceeding to surrounding area characteristics. Page 6 The drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab Q. (6) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the land ti proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The property is currently designated Restricted Commercial and Duplex Residential. The property is zoned C-1 Multifamily Restricted Commercial and Duplex Residential. The Zoning Atlas map for the area in which the property isi located is found in Tab F, and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Design and Development Plan. (a) Relationships of the concept plan to surrounding, existing and proposed future uses, activities, systems, and facilities (transportation, recreation, view corridors, pedestrian systems, service systems, and similar uses). Section 1 (b) under Tab L contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. The traffic report in Tab N also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic,' pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Elevations and sections showing the proposed materials, vertical I profile and height, and orientation to street are included in the Drawings submitted with this Application. The Drawings submitted are found under Tab Q. (b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. The property is currently designated Restricted Commercial and Duplex Residential. The property is zoned C-1; Multifamily Restricted Commercial and Duplex Residential. The Zoning Atlas map for the area in which the property i located is found in Tab F, and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study Page 7 (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1/4-mile of the site, or an area including the major intersections to be impacted by the site, whichever is larger. The Traffic Impact estimates are included under Tab N of the Supporting Documents. The transportation !engineer's conclusion is that the traffic generated will not degrade the existing level of service. (b) Economic impact data shall be provided, including estimates for construction costs, construction employment and permanent employment and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is favorable to the economy, public services, environment and housing supply of the City. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab P of the Supporting Documents. The study describes the impact of the development on the economy, public services, etc. (c) A description of proposed energy conservation measures to be employed. Reflective glass will used wherever possible. lighting will be controlled by photo cell switches. (d) Historic Buildings. There are no historic structures on the property. (e) Environmental Zone. N/A. Landscape Page 8