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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
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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.
Villa Patricia is an affordable housing project developed by Biscayne
Housing Group and The Carlisle Group. The development has been
conceived in three phases structured within three separate towers and
a parking garage. All towers contain residential programs comprising of
residential units and amenities. The towers have been oriented to
provide the occupants with the best possible views, and to reference,
complement and enhance contextual relationships.
The project includes the following amenities: retail at grade, offices, and
254 car parking garage lined with two story town homes.
The building heights are as follows:
Phase 1-111' 0" (12 Stories)
Phase 11 — 129'-0" with 45' angle (14 stories)
Phase HI - 93'-0" (10 stories)
The development consists of a parcel with a net lot area of 105,761
square feet (2.42 acres). The gross lot area is 131,513 square feet
(3.01 acres). The property is bounded by North East 79 Street on the
north, NE 2nd Ave. on the West and NE 78`" Street the South. The
zoning designation for the property is C-1.
The proposed buildings will contain a total of 339 residential units.
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.
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The foliovviing 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 MaplSite Aerial: Map of the project area
indicating buildings and their functions that surround the site.
Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating
the project location,
(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;
(3)
The general information requested is shown on the Ground/Site Plan,
Sheets A-2.0 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-2.0 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 Northeast 79`h Street
and Northeast 78th Street. The service drives for the project, as
well as the loading areas are located internally to the property.
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) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas;
The offstreet parking facility will include a 4 level parking
structure with 254 parking spaces. The garage is shown on
Sheets A-2.0, and A3,9 through A -Ill provided under Tab 6 of
the Supporting Documents.
The Zoning Ordinance requires six (6) loading bays. There will
be four (4) loading bays 12 ft. x 35 ft. and two (2) loading bays
10 ft. x 20 ft. The clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet,
Service areas are shown on the A-2.0 Plan, under Tab 6 of the
Supporting Documents.
(5) Recreational facilities locations;
Recreational facilities are provided within the ground floor of
each tower. It will include a computer room, library, exercise
room, and multipurpose room. An open-air meditation garden
with a gazebo has been provided north of Phase III building.
These facilities are shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents.
(6) Screens and buffers;
Landscaped areas are indicated on the site Plan. Landscape
Architect has provided landscape and tree mitigation plans, see
Sheets L-1.0 through L-1.6 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 ground floor trash room, These
facilities are shown on the Supporting Documents under Tab 6.
(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. =239,982S.F.
(2) Ground coverage by structures:
Building Footprint = 43,667S.F.
Ground coverage by the structures is 33.2% of the total gross lot area.
(f) Tabulation showing the following:
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(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 231 spaces and
the total number of spaces provided is 254 spaces_ Derivation of the
number of offstreet parking is shown under the A-1,0 within the Project
Data, located under Tab 6.
(2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre.
As per 6.1 the maximum project density is 150 units per acre.
The designated site is 2,42 acres, which allows for the
construction of 363 units. This project will provide only 339
units.
(g) 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 Project Data within, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting
Documents. 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.
The landscape plans showing vegetation are found on L-1.0 - L-1.6. All
landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents.
(l) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general
description of buildings for such use.
Recreation facilities are located within the ground floor of each tower.
(n1) 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 project data sheet, 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-5.0 through A-5.7. Ail
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.
(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 Survey is 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. The zoning designations for the property is
C-1. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the
property is Residential High Density. 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 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 conforms to the C-1 overlay zoning district designation for
the property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation
conforms to 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.
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(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.
Contrarily, the cost of construction has not kept pace with these
increases, which has made it economically affordable to construct new
buildings for sale. This pattern remains the same in South Florida
where there continues to be an increased demand for housing,
particularly in Miami -Dade County.
There will be 339 residential units within the development.
(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.
RE: Vida Patricia MUSP Application
Environmental impact Analysis Statement
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Date; Ser 17'1', 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
After review and consideration of the proposed project MUSP application provided to me by Greenberg
Traurig P.A. it is determined that Villa Patricia will have a positive affect on the economy, public services, environment
and housing supply within the immediate neighborhood.
A complete economic impact analysis provided by Sharpton Brunson & CO. P.A. is included in the MUSP
application, Tab 4. in summary; the increase in employment opportunity as a measure of full time equivalent jobs,
wages, local taxes, direct expenditures, indirect expenditures and output generated by the project are determined to be a
positive economic result of the proposed project. Please see Tab 4 of the MUSP application for further analysis.
The effect of Villa Patricia on public services will be multi faceted. The Projects' relationship to traffic flow,
pedestrian movement and transportation access is thoroughly examined by Transport Analysis Professionals and can be
found under Tab 2 in the MUSP application. By channeling development to areas like this with existing infrastructure,
greenfeild space, natural habitats, the impact on natural resources can be protected. Cornmtsnities with at least ten basic
services within a half mile radios reduce transportation impacts, improve productivity, alleviate parking problems, and
promote healthy levels of outdoor physical activity. Similarly Villa Patricia will promote public transit use due to its
close proximity to bus stops with a variety of bus fines within 'A mile. A large number of people are willing to use mass
transit if it is convenient and facilities are provided. This strategy can potentially reduce the energy demand for
transportation and the negative effects of building high rise sites by reducing parking. In addition Villa Patricia will be
providing laundry facilities, library, computer lab, 24 hr on call manager, housekeeping assistance, meditation gardens,
access to health professionals, and community life oriented classes. Having these amenities Villa Patricia will
supplement and add value to the neighborhood and its public services. Introducing a recycling program into the project
program may be a way to promote conscientious resource use and generate momentum towards stewardship and waste
reduction.
The proposed site for Villa Patricia is a previously developed site which is not considered prime farmland, a
greenfield, an habitat for any species on the threatened or endangered species lists and is not within 100 feet of
wetlands, or public park land. Since this site has been previously disturbed, damage to the environment is limited and
more sensitive land can be preserved. Erosion and sediment control measures should be outlined by the civil engineer
and performed by the general contractor during construction. South Florida Water Management District requires a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as per the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. An Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan may be a requirement of that standard. Creative and careful site design has been used to
integrate the natural setting with the buildings thus allowing a connection between the built environment and natural
spaces. The developers' proposed plan exceeds the requirements for open space by 2,543 square feet and provides 45%
of the landscaping as native plant varieties. Together this will provide a connection to the natural environment and
preserve native habitat, while preserving water use. Supplying a high percentage of native landscape would increase
the amount of habitat being restored by this project and may also reduce water needs for irrigation. Additionally all
major occupied areas within the units have access to vision glazing for 50% of the space furthering the residents tie to
the outside and natural Tight. Further more the covered parking being provided at Villa Patricia will help reduce the
urban heat island effect, of a project of this size, which can be detrimental to site habitat, wildlife and migration
corridors. Using a highly reflective roofing membrane and light colored concrete for pavers and roadways will reduce
the heat island effect even further and possibly reduce HVAC loads and energy costs. Appropriate site lighting can also
be used to minimize the disturbance to nocturnal environments and reduce light pollution. This can be done by
thoughtful placement of permanent lighting, such that it does not escape through windows, using lower power densities
then recommended by ASHRAE/ IESNA standards, and by carefully designing site lighting that does not escape the
site boundary horizontally or into the night sky. Lastly all storm water flows will be managed with on site exfiltration
trenches and improvements will be made to the existing 78'' St. landscaping and drainage. This strategy will be used to
control the quality and quantity of storrnwater as it replenishes the aquifer.
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Issues pertaining to the supply of affordable housing and elderly affordable housing are addressed in the
Project Description portion of the MUST' approval as well as within the Economic Analysis under Tab 2.
Regarding all environmental impacts associated with this project, it is my professional opinion that the
proposed development is appropriate and has a favorable impact on economy, public services, environment and housing
supply within the immediate neighborhood. While developing the design for Villa Patricia and building on this site,
consideration should be given towards using water efficiently, maximizing energy efficiency, using environmentally
appropriate materials, and monitoring indoor environmental quality. In this way the impact of development upon our
natural environment can be minimized and the performance of our built environment can be maximized.
Sincerely,
son B.
The Spinnaker Group
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