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RIVER'S EDGE
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ARTICLE l .
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 Pell lit Concept Plan
4, Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study
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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.
River's edge is a proposed mixed -use development to be located on a
parcel of land with a net lot area of 78,810 sq. ft (1.80 Acres) and a lot
area of 129,000 sq. ft. (2.96 acres) The property is located between SW
2nd Street and SW 3rd Street on South River Drive in the City of Miami,
Florida. The development The development includes an array of uses
including a marina. In addition the project is designed incorporating
approximately 300 residential units, approximately 19,000 sq. ft of
retail/restaurant space and a parking structure to accommodate
approximately 518 parking spaces. The entire street frontage of the
project is lined with a pedestrian oriented activities at the ground level
and habitable spaces at the upper levels of the parking garage providing
"eyes on the street" that is in keeping with the City of Miami design
objectives and standards.
The present zoning designation for the property is SD-4 and R-4.
However, due to the program proposed for the site, a rezoning to C-2
and C-1 respectively are being requested.
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.
(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.
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(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,
Sheets 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-100, 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;
Main vehicular access for the new office building is from NW
2nd Street. Service access to the loading area is from NW 2nd
Street. Pedestrian traffic has full access to the entire perimeter
of the property via a level sidewalk with patterned pavers at the
new building and along the water's edge.
A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is
provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab 2 and
under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas;
The offstreet parking facility will include a parking structure with
all levels above grade. The ground floor offers loading as well
as retail uses. All parking is shown on Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents. Service areas are in compliance with the Zoning
code and shown on Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(5)
Recreational facilities locations;
Two restaurants are planned at the eastern side of the Property
facing the Miami River and will have outdoor dining. Retail uses
are planned for the ground floors to be open to the public and
for the building occupants. The combined area at the ground
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(e)
floor for retail / restaurant components is approximately 19,000
SF. These facilities are shown Tab 6 of the Supporting
❑ocuments.
(6) Screens and buffers;
Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans,
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. These facilities are
shown on Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(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.
Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the
percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to:
(1) The various permitted uses:
Residential Square Footage (New Tower) = 302,500 sf
Retail/Restaurant (Ground Floor Retail and Restaurant) = 19,000 sf
(2) Ground coverage by structures:
Building Footprint = 51,118 SF
Ground coverage by the structures is 39.6% of the total gross lot area.
(40% maximum allowable)
(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 for the project is
516 spaces. The total number of provided spaces is 518. Derivation of
the number of offstreet parking is shown within the Project Summary
and Sheet A-100, located under Tab 6.
If common facilities (such as recreation areas of structures, private
streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the
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development, statements as to how such common facilities are to
be provided and permanently maintained.
Ail common facilities provided will be maintained by the Owner.
(h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans.
(1)
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.
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
Documents.
i1) 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 under Tab 6 of the
Supporting Documents.
(I) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general
description of buildings for such use.
Recreation facilities are located within the amenities level of the 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. All elevations are located
under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report.
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(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 1.
(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 lines, existing land use, general topography, and physical
features.
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.
(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 R-4 and SD-4. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use designation for the property is High -Density Residential and
General Commercial. The zoning and the comprehensive plan
designations are presently inconsistent with the proposed plans and
amendments for both are being sought.
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.
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Article ll 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 does not presently conform with the zoning district
designation nor the Comprehensive Plan, however amendments are
being sought. 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.
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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 located within an environmental preservation district and
will receive approval by the NEP Board,
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