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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. Project DescriptionC(( RT1lOUSE CENTER GARAGE MAJOR USE PERMIT I. PROJECT :DESCRIPTION Project Description A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 Article 13: Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; Materials that may be required Article 17: Section 1702.2.1 General Report 3. Article 17: Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit design and development plan 4. Article 17: Section 1702.2.3 Development impact Study • • • • • MAJOR USE SPECIAPERMIT 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; materials that may be required (a) (h) (c) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and 0 vnership Affidavit are provided in Article 1. Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. The Courthouse Center Garage project, designed by Timothy H.aahs & Associates, Inc. consist of approximately 850 parking spaces, which includes 40,000 +/- gross square feet of office space and 4,100 +/- square feet of on the ground floor commercial retail/ restaurant lease space. The Project includes a pedestrian promenade on the east side of the parking structure to connect NE 2'd and NE 3`d Street without having to walk thru the parking garage. Streetscape improvements also include the landscaping of the southwest corner of NE 3Id Street and North Miami Avenue. The building has a total height of 157'-0" AMSL. The development consists of a parcel with a net area of 69,130 square feet (1.59 acres) and a gross lot area of 72,130 square feet (1.66 acres). The property is bonded by NW 3'd street in the North, North Miami Avenue in the East and NW 2re street on the South. The proposed parking garage will contain approximately 40,000 square feet of office and approximately 4,100 square feet of ground floor retail. 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. • (d) • • (3) Location Map: Map of'the surroundin indicating the project location. (4) Photographs of the surrounding area. str t system 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 A1.0 and A10.1, 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; (3) 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. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Vehicular access for the project is located by way of dual entry/exit lanes on both NW 2" and 3rd Streets. Entry lanes allow for a queue space for cars at the equipment so as not to project over the adjacent sidewalk. 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 a ten level parking structure, with associated retail/office space, providing a total of 852 parking spaces. The plans for the garage are shown on Sheets A 1.1, A 1.2, A I.3, AI.4 and A 1,5 provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Zoning Ordinance requires one ( i) loading area. There vi- be one ( I) 12 ft x 35 ft designated loading area. The clearance provided for the loading area is unlimited. Area will be screened by landscaping. It is envisioned that once the top floor office is occupied, there will be little use of this loading area. (5) Recreational facilities locations; N/A (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Landscape Plans, Sheets LA-1, LA-2, LA-3, IR-I, and IR-2 located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; (8) Waste collection will be provided by a rolling container located outside, adjacent to the southeast elevator core, screened by landscaping. 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: See Sheet A0.1 (f) Tabulation showing the following: (g) • (1) The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off Street loading spaces show in (d) above; The total number of off-street parking spaces required is 35 spaces. 852 spaces are provided. (2) Total project density in dwelling unites per acre. N/A 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 Ow er. • • (hi Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. (i) Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid aste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility 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. See Sheets A 1.1, A 1.2, A 1.3. A 1.4. A 1.5, A2.1, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4, A2.6. and A2.7. (j) Plans for signs, if airy. (k) (1) (m) (n) The project will have a small projecting "park" sign at each entrance. 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. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. N/A Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. See Sheets A0.1 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 Building Elevations, Sheets A-5.0 through A-5.6. 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. • Survey ol` the proposed area shoving property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys is included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (4) lil.ap 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 o.f the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding are 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. (7) The existing zoning designation for the property pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000 as amended. The zoning designation for the property is the Central Business District (CBD). The zoning and the comprehensive plan designations are consistent. Comprehensive listing of all applicable subordinate permits and approvals required. LSD Submittal 12/13/2006 U.DR.B Submittal 5/16/2007 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit design and development plan. (a) Relationships o.f 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. • • • (d) The project conforms y itl the CI zoning district designation for property-. Any additional information to aid in determining whether or not the proposed development meets the requirements of this zoning ordinance, and such information shall be provided before further processing proceeds. N/A Design development plans which consist of a minimum of: (1) Site Plan(s) (2) Landscaping Plan(s) (3) Floor Plan(s) (4) Elevations (5) Two Cross -Sections minimum, one in each direction. (6) Context Plan consisting of three-dimensional rendering(s) and/or model of the proposed project shown to scale and within the context of the existing neighborhood for a three block radius. These shall include existing structure and proposed projects within the area. The Design development plans are included under Tab 6 of Supporting Documents. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study. (a) (b) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately `/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. 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. N/A (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. Any conditioned space will be comprised of insulated walls and roof. Electrically-, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means • (1) • • of time clocks and pliotoc ii swwitcirc s. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and fixtures wvill be used. Historic Buildings There are no historic structures located on the property. .Environraaentai Zone The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.