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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (12.23.05)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA TO : FROM: Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director Public Works Department INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE : SUBJECT: December 23, 200 "f ;; Large Scale Development Review - Knight-Ridder Parcels 1 and 3 REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the development entitled Knight-Ridder Parcels 1 and 3 located south of N.E. 15 Street and west of Biscayne Bay and has the following comments. Parcel 1: 1. The proposed loading area for the 12 foot by 35 foot loading stalls needs to be redesigned. As shown, insufficient area has been provided for a delivery truck to make the minimum maneuvering turns if all the spaces are occupied. 2. The proposed structure encroaches beyond the platted Baywalk easement. The proposed building is not permitted to encroach beyond the easement line at any level, above or below grade. Parcel 3: 3. The proposed loading area for the 12 foot by 35 foot loading stalls needs to be redesigned. As shown, insufficient area has been provided for a delivery truck to make the minimum maneuvering turns. 4. The proposed art work can not interfere with the corner visibility triangle. 5. The proposed structure encroaches beyond the platted Baywalk easement. The proposed building is not permitted to encroach beyond the easement line at any level, above or below grade. 6. The approval of the Off -Street Parking Department is required for removal of metered parking in the right of way. Also, the approval of Miami -Dade Public Works Department is required for the improvements along N.E. 15 Street. The following comments relate to both Parcels 1 and 3: 7. Replatting of Tract "A" of the Herald Park Subdivision will be required to create new divisions of the tract for Parcel 1 and Parcel 3. The plans identify the separate projects as divided by "property lines Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 2 December 23, 2005 8. Any improvements that required a change in the existing street cross section will require the approval of the Public Works Director. The proposed street cross section for N.E. 15 Street and Herald Plaza must be approved by the City of Miami Public Works Department and Miami - Dade County Public Works Department. 9. Provide dimensions of the loading/trash area and of the stalls. 10. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building floor 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. 11. The maximum slope for a driveway ramp sloping downward toward the street is 1:10 for the last 20 feet to the property line. All stormwater must be retained on site including the driveways, interior courtyards and plazas on private property adjacent to the public streets. All common areas, 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. 12. 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. 13. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, shall be required. Continuous pedestrian sidewalk is required within the public right of way abutting the project site without requiring pedestrians to enter private property. Along N.E. 15 Street and Herald Plaza, the sidewalk width must maintain 5 feet in order to comply with A.D.A. clearance requirements. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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 Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 3 December 23, 2005 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. 17. 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 our department at (305) 416- 1200 or www.dep.state.fl.us/water / stormwater /npdes. In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street improvements: N.E. 15 Street: Approval from the Public Works Director will be required for the proposed change to the street cross section. At a minimum, reconstruct sidewalk, curb and gutter and mild and resurface the entire width, curb to curb, adjacent to the project site. Please note that the proposed relocation of the existing sidewalk, curb and gutl'er and reduction of existing traffic lanes must be coordinated and approved by Miami Dade County Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Section. Herald Plaza: Approval from the Public Works Director will be required to change -the existing street cross section. Replace all damaged and broken sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the plaza between N.E. 13 and 15 Street. In addition, 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 stormwater drainage inlets and storm sewer pipes adjacent to the building site shall be required at the completion of the project. Handicap ramps, in compliance with ADA standards, are required at both intersections adjacent to the project site. If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard Helmers, Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221. SNG/ __ r H/ EE r ag c: Revuelta Vega Leon P.A. 2950 S.W. 27 Avenue, Suite 310 Miami, Florida 33133 TERRA GROUP 1200 Brickell Avenue Miami, Florida 33131 Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 4 Manuel A. Vega, P.E., Zoning Department bc: Civil Engineering Central 0 December 23, 2005