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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.
Altos Pointe is a proposed mixed -use real estate development to be
located at Southwest 5th Street and Southwest 22nd Avenue. The
development incorporates an array of uses including a 8,700 sq. ft. of
ground floor retail, 15,000 sq. ft of accessory commercial space and a
parking structure to accommodate approximately 212 Parking spaces.
The proposed project is consistent with the community revitalization
district priorities of the City of Miami, encouraging in expansion_ of the
City's population that raises per capita income and enhances the
property tax base. The population growth supported by this project
strengthens the City's economic foundation and creates spillover
benefits that provide jobs and income for other city residents.
Employment and income are positively affected during the construction
phase and annually thereafter as new tenants occupy the residential
units.
The property is approximately .9866 acres with approximately 250 feet
of frontage on SW 22nd Ave, 110 feet on SW 5th street and 153 feet on
SW 6th street. 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.
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(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-0 and A-1, 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-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 for the project is from Southwest 5th Street
and Southwest 6th Street. Pedestrian access to the retail
parking garage is located throughout the tower lobby. The
service drives for the project, as well as the loading areas for
the retail and tower are located on the ground floor adjacent to
the rear of the retail spaces and elevator lobby.
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 off-street parking facility will include one (1) grade level
and three (3) levels of parking above the first floor retail and
lobbies. The garage is shown on Sheets A-1 though A-4,
provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
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(5)
The Zoning Ordinance requires three (3) loading berths at 12' x
35'. The structure provides one (1) loading berth at 12' x 35'
and four (4) loading berths at 10' x 20'.
The clearance provided for the loading area is 15 ft. Service
areas are shown on sheet A-1, under Tab 6 of the supporting
documents.
Recreational facilities locations;
The parking -roof, level 5 will serve as a recreation deck for the
development and will include indoor and outdoor amenities. It
will include indoor recreational facilities such as multi -purpose,
gym, bathrooms and locker facilities. Exterior facilities will
include a swimming pool, trellis and landscape areas.
These facilities are shown on sheet A-5 located under Tab 6 of
the Supporting Documents.
(6) Screens and buffers;
Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans,
Sheet 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 Sq. Ft. = 150,666 S.F.
Retail/Office Sq. Ft. = 8,733 S.F
Accessory Commercial Sq. Ft. = 14,995 S.F
(2) Ground coverage by structures:
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(f)
(g)
Building Footprint = 34,546 S.F.
Ground coverage by the structures is 53.88% of the total gross lot area.
Tabulation showing the following:
(1) The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off-
street loading spaces shown in (d) above;
The total number of off-street parking spaces required is 209 spaces
and the total number of spaces provided is 212 spaces. Derivation of
the number of off-street parking is shown under the A-0 within the
Project Data, located under Tab 6.
(2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre.
As per R-4 in the little Havana Target Area, the maximum
project density is 200 units per acre. The designated site is
approximately .9866 acres, which allows for the construction of
197 units. This project will provide 163 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)
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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 the Typical Residential Floor Plans. All drawings are located under
Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(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.
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(m)
The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on the L-1. All
landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general
description of buildings for such use.
The parking -roof, level 5 will serve as a recreation deck for the
development and will include indoor and outdoor amenities. It will
include indoor recreational facilities such as multi -purpose, gym,
bathrooms and locker facilities. Exercise facilities will include a
swimming pool, trellis and landscape areas.
These facilities are shown on sheet A-5 located under Tab 6 of the
Supporting Documents.
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 Sheet A-0 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 Elevations Sheets A-9 through A-12. 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 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.
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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.
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 and Plat Book 30, at Page 12
of the public records of Miami Dade County, FL. (which is located in
Article I), indicated the existing and surrounding zoning. The zoning
designation for the property is C-1 and it's located in the Little Havana
Zoning Target Area. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
designation for the property is Restricted Commercial. The zoning and
the comprehensive plan designations are consistent with one another.
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
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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 C-1 overlay 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.
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(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.
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