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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. Project Description-A-Zoning Ordinance No. 11000.11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II. Project Description A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT 1. Section 1304.1.1 Application forms; supplementary materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. This project comes as result of the Related Companies continuing efforts to bring workforce housing to the City of Miami. Lofts III is similar in purpose and style to Lofts I & II. The architecture is meant to be bold and modern, complementing the city skyline. Lofts III consists of 495 residential units and 14,100 s.f. of retail space. The project is 28 & 32 levels with the roof at 360' tall. The height and F.A.R. are unlimited. The project is bound to the North by NE 3rd Street. To the South is NE 2nd Street. The West boundary is NE 2nd Avenue. The Metro -Mover runs along the East property line. The ground floor residential lobby is oriented towards the pedestrian traffic along NE 2nd Avenue. Loading and service functions are placed along the east property line, parallel to the Metro -Mover shielding them from view. The remainder of the ground level is dedicated to retail space enhancing the pedestrian scale and experience. The primary amenity space is located at the 28th Level. Provided are a recreation deck, pool, spa, Health Club for the use of the project's residents, and lockers. The clubroom is located on the 2nd level overlooking the street. (c) General location map, showing relation of the site or activity for which special permit is sought to major streets, 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 with the project projected on the site. (Sheet A.18) 1 (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial: Map of the project site and indicating adjacent buildings. (Sheet A.19) (3) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. (Sheet A.0) (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 general information requested is shown on the Cover Sheet and Site/1st Level Plan, Sheets A-0 and A-1. The site/1ST Level Plan includes the following: (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements and section lines; The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the site Survey. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; (3) The exact location of all existing buildings located on the property is shown on the site Survey. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the 1st Level Plan. (Sheet A-1) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Access for the project is primarily pedestrian from NE 2nd Street. No parking facilities are provided in this project. The service drive for the project, as well as the loading areas are located along the East property line, along the Metro -Mover. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis. (4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas; There is no offstreet parking facility provided in this project. The Zoning Ordinance requires (4) loading bays. There will be (4) loading bays that are 12 ft. x 35 ft. The loading bays are not located under or within the building. Service areas are shown on the 1st Level Plan. (Sheet A-1) (5) Recreational facilities locations; 2 Most of the recreational facilities will be located at the 28th Level of the project. Exterior amenities will include a pool, spa, and recreation deck with planters. Interior facilities will include a Health Club with restrooms and lockers. These areas are shown on Sheet A.9. Clubroom facilities will be located at the 2nd Level. This area is shown on Sheet A.2 (6) Screens and buffers; (7) (8) Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plan, Sheet LA-1 and the 1st Level Plan, Sheet A-1. Refuse collections areas; Waste collection will be provided by a containerized system located within the service area. The building will include air conditioned garbage rooms. These facilities are shown on the 1st Level Plan, Sheet A.1. Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups. Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (f) 3 (1) The various permitted uses: Residential Sq. Ft. = 469,850 S.F. Retail Sq. Ft. = 14,100 S.F. (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building Footprint = 20,240 S.F. Ground coverage by the structure is 46.2 % of the total gross lot area. Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; There is no requirement for offstreet parking in this project. Offstreet loading is shown on the 1st Level Plan, Sheet A.1. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. (g) As per CBD zoning the maximum project density is 1,000 units per acre. The designated site is .97 acres, which allows for the construction of 970 units. This project will provide only 495 units. If common facilities (such as recreation areas of 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 provided will be maintained by the Owner. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. (i) Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study. Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, 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 Data located on the cover sheet A.O. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on the Typical Residential Floor Plan and individual unit plans, Sheets A.1-A.12. (j) Plans for signs, if any. The project will obtain signage approval at a later date. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (I) (m) The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on Sheets LA-1. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. Most of the 28th Level of the project will contain the project amenity space. There will be a pool, spa, recreation deck, Health Club, and lockers. Additionally, a Clubroom will be located on the 2nd floor. 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 Sheets A.1-A.11. (n) Such additional data as the applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. 4 Elevations depicting the architectural character of the building are shown on the Buildings Elevations. (Sheets A-13-A.15) 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. (1) Property 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 are provided in Article I. The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys are included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and physical features. (5) The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab 5. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. The existing land use can be found on the survey Sheet C-01 in Tab 6. Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The existing zoning designation for the property pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000 indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The zoning designations for the property is CBD. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Central Business District. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designations are consistent with one another. 5 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept 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. Article II contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets are included in the drawings submitted with this Application. The list of drawings submitted is found under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. b. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. The project conforms with the zoning district designation for the property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms with the land use designation currently in effect for the property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (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 Analysis is included under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (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 4 of the Supporting Documents. (c) A housing impact assessment. As fuel prices rise the demand for housing near employment centers will grow. With the cost of single family homes unaffordable to the majority of residents, condominiums become an attractive alternative to meet this demand. With the continued increase in population the need for housing will increase, putting additional pressure to supply housing in the urban market at affordable prices. 6 (d) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are proposed in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code. Architecturally, the building envelope will be comprised of insulated walls and roof. Low-E coated glass will be used throughout the building. Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means of time clocks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and fixtures are being considered at cores and public spaces. (e) Historic Buildings There are no historic structures located on the property. (f). Environmental Zone The property is not located within an environmental preservation district. 7