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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII Project Description (A Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, 1 to 4)• • OMNI DEVELOPMENT MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE I.I. 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 Pen lit Concept Plan 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study • • • MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT 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. The Omni Development, is a proposed mixed -use project located on the 11.533-acre city block bound by Biscayne Boulevard to the west, North Bayshore Drive to the east, NE 17th Terrace to the north and NE 15th Street to the south. The site is currently home to the defunct Omni shopping mall. The proposed new site plan divides the site into three smaller blocks in context with the surrounding neighborhood with the introduction of two private streets running east -west. The overall project consists of six residential towers divided among three separate podiums which define the boundaries of the three new city blocks. The towers are 61/58/63/63/65/61-floors in height, including ten levels of parking lined with residential lofts and two levels of retail at the base. The amenities level, located on the 12th floor, includes swimming pools, fitness centers and club rooms. The project is zoned SD-6 for high -density residential use. The Net Lot Area is 11.533 acres and the Gross Lot Area is 718,247 SF. The allowable density for the site is 5,766 units of which 4,208 is provided. The maximum FAR for residential and non-residential floor area is 6,033,275 SF of which 5,521,578 is provided. No bonuses are being requested. The total amount of parking is 6,154 spaces. Drawings showing the architectural character and location of the intended uses are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (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 indicating the project site and the proposed building. • • • (2) Area Context Map/Site Aerial: Map of the project area indicating buildings and their functions that surround the site. (3) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. (4) Photographs of the surrounding area (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 Ground/Site Plan, Sheet A-100 and A-101, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The site 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 Survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; The exact location of all existing buildings located on the property is shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the Site Plan, Sheet A-1.0 , located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (3) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Vehicular access is provided primarily from the two new private roads being introduced into the project. Access to the north block is also provided from NE 17th Terrace. A detailed layout is provided on the Ground Floor Plan, Sheet A-2.0. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic impact Analysis located under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas; The structure provides off-street / on -site parking for residents, and retail use in a 10-level parking podium lined with residential lofts. The plans for the garage are shown on Sheets A-3.0 and A-4.0 provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. • • • The Zoning Ordinance requires (11) loading berths at 121x55' and (4) loading berths at 12'x35' for a total of (15) loading spaces. The structure provides (16) loading berths at 12'x35' berths. A reduction is loading berth size is being requested through a Class II Special Permit. The clearance provided for the loading area is 15 FT. Service areas are shown on sheet A-2.0 Plan, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Recreational facilities locations; The Amenities level provided on the 12th floor, will serve as a recreation deck for the development and will include indoor and outdoor amenities as well as a pool terrace. Exterior facilities will include pools, water features, and sun decks with planters. These facilities are shown on sheet A-5.0 located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans, Sheets LA-1, LA-2, LA-3, LA-4, LA-5.1, LA-5.2 and La-5.3, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; Waste collection will be provided by a containerized compactor system located within the service area. In addition, the project will have a high rise recycling system. The building will include a dry wash, refrigerated garbage rooms and can wash. (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 3 of the Supporting Documents. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses: Residential SF = 5,171,378 SF Non -Residential SF = 350,200 SF Total SF = .5,521,578 SF (2) Open Space / Private Recreation Space: Open Space = 71,824 SF (GLA x .1 min) • • • Private Recreation Space 102,427 SF (1SF for every 50 SF residential over 50,000 SF) (f) Tabulation showing the following: (g) (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of offstreet parking spaces required is 4,558 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 6,154 spaces. Derivation of the number of offstreet parking is shown under the Site Data & Development Program within the Project ❑ata, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As per 6.1 the maximum project density is 500 units per acre. The designated site is approximately 11.533 acres, which allows for the construction of 5,766 units. This project will provide 4,208 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. Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (i) 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 Article 1. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on Sheet A-6.0. All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting ❑ocuments. • • • 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. The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on sheets LA-1, LA- 2, LA-3, LA-4, LA-5.1, LA-5.2 and La-5.3. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (1) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. Recreation facilities are located within the 129' floor amenities level of each tower. (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 Site Data & Development Program, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, (n) Such additional data as the applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations depicting the architectural character of the building are shown on the Buildings Elevation sheets A-8.0 through A-8.3 and Enlarged Elevations are shown on sheets A-9.0 through A-9.7. All elevations are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 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 1. (2) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. (3) 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 fines, existing land use, general topography, and physical features. The existing site features and utility fines 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. (5) 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 as amended. The zoning designation for the property is SD-6. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is High Density Residential. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designations are consistent. 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 11 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 SD-6 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. Over the last several years prices of urban housing have increased dramatically; despite the recent slow down in the economy. Subsequently, a substantial amount of people within metropolitan areas has begun to return to the city to live. This has created a shortage of multi -family housing along with an upward surge of housing prices. This pattern remains the same in South Florida where there continues to be an increased demand for housing, particularly in Miami -Dade County. (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. Tinted 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.