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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (7.24.06)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 7 TO : FROM : DATE : Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Large Scale Development Review - 2222 Biscayne Stegltanie N. Grindell, P.E. Frets MI ,RRENCES : Signing) for Public Works Department stephanie GondermsuREs: Director SUBJECT: July 24, 2006 6 JUL 26 j Fp! 2: 2 The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the development entitled 2222 Biscayne and has the following comments. 1. Replatting is required if Tract "A" of "Terranova Biscayne" subdivision (150-14) is intended to be divided from the easterly parcel. Replatting is also required if the applicant desires to eliminate the platted utility easement. The proposed building is not permitted to encroach into the platted utility easement at any level, above or below grade. 2. 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. 3. 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. The addition of a parking lane on N.E. 23rd Street reduces the width of the parkway area and eliminates any trees or other plantings within the right of way adjacent to the building site. The sidewalk on N.E. 22 Street is insufficient in width to accommodate trees or other plantings within the right of way due to compliance with A.D.A. regulations. All required greenspace and landscaping must be accommodated on private property. Geenspace and landscaping within the public right of way cannot be included in the calculations for meeting greenspace zoning requirements. 4. Standard parking spaces are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long and require a 23 foot back-up distance. A Special Permit is required to reduce the back-up distance and for backing into the loading stall from the right of way. 5. The maximum driveway approach width is 40 feet. City of Miami driveway entrances, in compliance with A.D.A. standards, shall be required. Continuous sidewalk is required across driveway entrances. Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 2 7/24/2006 6. 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. 7. Provide a turning path simulation for truck maneuvering in the loading area. If a truck enters the loading area in a forward direction, multiple maneuvers are required for a truck to exit the loading area without backing up into the right of way. 8. 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 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. 9. 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.sta te.fl.us/ water/ stormwater / npdes. In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following street improvements: N.E. 22st Street: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter along both sides of the street adjacent to the project site. Pavement restoration shall be determined by the City Engineer. N.E. 23rd Street: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the street adjacent to the project site. Pavement restoration shall be determined by the City Engineer. Coordinate with Off Street Parking Department for the proposed parking metered spaces and coordinate with the office of Capital Improvement and Transportation (CIT) for the trolley waiting bay area requirements. N.E. 2rd Avenue: Replace damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter along both sides of the avenue adjacent to the project site. Pavement restoration shall be determined by the City Engineer. Coordinate with the CIT office for trolley waiting bay area and Miami Dade County for any traffic improvements along the avenue. Biscayne Boulevard: Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation for replacement of all broken and damaged sidewalk and curb and gutter adjacent to the Ana Gelabert-Sanchez Director Planning Department Page 3 7/ 24/ 2006 project site. Please contact the City's Planning Department and the CIT Office for any decorative sidewalk implementation requirements. 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. The streets and avenues adjacent to the project site must be clear of dust and construction debris at all times. Handicap ramps, in compliance with ADA standards, are required at the corners adjacent to the project site. If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Leonard J. Helmers, Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221. SNG/ J /EE 711 c: GAIL • BYRON • BALLDWIN ARCHITECT, INC. 3250 Mary Street Suite 406 Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department Manuel A. Vega, P.E., Zoning Department bc: Development and Roadway Plans Central