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HomeMy WebLinkAboutL. Project Description� MAX MI • • ajar Use Special Permit 1603, 1611, 1615, 1621, 1631 NE Miami dace 1604, 1622, 1630 NE 15f Avenue Project Description 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. MAXM(AMI is a new mixed -use urban development project designed by DB LEWIS Architecfure+Design. Located in the newly designated 14th Street Media/Entertainment District of the City's CRA Plan, the essence of MAX-MIAMI is to create a new, internationally renowned center of Media -Arts Entertainment and post - production film industry for Miami. The project will also energize the urban renaissance of this under -developed pocket of our fabulous City! Importantly the Site is within 600 ft of Miami's Metro -Mover adjacent to Miami's Performing Arts Center which creates the opportunity for pedestrian generated activities and fostered large scale Mixed -Use Urban development. Directly to the East and South East a bock away, numerous new luxury condominium tower projects of 450 to 600 feet in height are under development in the SD-6 zone. To the Northwest, the Miami Ave Corridor is developing with 120 to 150ft. industrial style loft projects such as Park Lofts and the Filling Station in the C2 and Industrial Zones. The proposed CRA redevelopment Plan proposes a modified SD-6.2 zoning for the 14fh street Media/Entertainment District in order to create a transition of building intensity from the current SD-6 zone to the C2 zone. We therefore are proposing a Transitional Zone Project to reconcile the two. • • • To the north, the Mid -Town Miami mixed -use development project, ranging in the 37 to 40 storey height range, contributes to the new synergy of the immediate area. MAX-MIAML, sited in-between these areas of current growth, is conceived as the Connector, or Threshold project of 30 Stories sighted between the Design District, Mid -Town Miami to the north, and Miami's Overtown / Downtown to the Souti which requires an architectural image and unique project program of strength, and new urban presence for the revitalization of this site's under -developed surroundings. PROJECT PROGRAM: Primarily Commercial: 524,000SF FAR 30 Stories Multi -Storey Commercial Gafleria at street level with its monumental pedestrial arcade Robotic Parking (reducing toxic emissions), Commercial Office Space and Specialized Post Production Studios Hotel Atrium and unique Amenity features and entertainment venues Residential Condominiums Roof Terrace Water Amenities, Spa, and Panoramic view Dining Sustainable Energy Engineering: Reduced Heat Gain with brise-soled facades, Increased natural Ventilation, service sub -floors for more efficient cooling and powering, lower consumption water systems and fixture flow rates, and robotic parking reducing toxic emissions are a few of the currently planned sustainable energy systems. SPECIAL FEATURES include: The Grand Hotel with its monumental Atrium and tropical garden provides guests with spectacular flow-thru views east to west from the cross bridges as well as a entertainment space amenity. The Atrium further identifies MAX-MIAMI's unique nature inviting the citizens of Miami to join the festivities within. We anticipate that concerts, and other attractions may be orchestrated at both the street and at the building's amenity levels. The upper storey luxury Condominium residences offer urban high-rise residency with spectacular views of downtown Miami, distant Fort Lauderdale and over the Biscayne Bay east to Miami Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Grande IMAGE: "A Kaleidoscope of Architectural Form and Function for the Media -Arts Industry of Miami," The symbolic image of the MAX-MIAMI is one of a glass kaleidoscope of reflective form and function celebrating the new venue for the arts/media business activities and special entertainment events for the City of Miami. • • • VOLUME and FACADES: The 30 story Tower is composed of two interlocking triangular tubes in pion that are joined at the base and that then slide vertically to different heights in elevation to reveal both street level and sky level events and irnage presence for the project. At the street level the southwest volume raises its skirt glass facade to reveal its multi-storey commercial gaileria and arcaded walkway. The volumes are further interlocked with the suspended Hotel Atrium oriented east to west with its bridges and monumental facade openings and the angled roof top amenity terrace. The Facade volumes are articulated as follows: the southwest facade volume is skinned in light sea - green semi -reflective glass with a vertically dominant brise-soleil curtain wall, while the northeast volume facade is skinned in light silver -blue semi - reflective glass with a horizontally dominant brise-soleil curtain wall. SKYLINE The building's skyline presence is designed to frame and celearate the building's meeting the skyline of Miami while expressing a Threshold or doorway to Miami's future urban growth northward along the Biscayne Bay Corridor. Monumental facade window openings and terraces frame views in all quadrant directions while integrating sustainable energy principles or controlled daylighting, reduced heat gain impact, and increased natural ventilation while at the same time providing Amenity rich star -gazer terraces. It is our intention to provide Miami with the following: First on the urban scale, the building will create an urban threshold or doorway promoting essential urban development and pedestrian activities along the northward axis of growth between North Miami Ave and Biscayne Boulevard. Second, MAX-MIAMI will generate a new signature skyline building for the citizens of Miami and the further identify the new 14th Street Media/Entertainment District. Third, the building will create a new center of Media Arts -Exchange for the City of Miami. It is our intent to further contribute this Threshold project to the essential urban re -vitalization of a Semi -blighted area, just off the beaten path and adjacent to Miami's northbound urban growth corridor of Miami Ave and NE 2nd Ave.. Drawings showing the architectural character and location of the intended uses are includec under Tab Q 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. (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-1.00 and A-1.01, provided under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. The site plan includes the following: 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 Q of the Supporting Documents. (I) (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 Q. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the Ground Level Plan A2-03, located under Tab Q 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 First Avenue. Access to the parking garage is located at the lobby. The service drive for the project, as well as the loading areas are located alone the northern boundary of the property. See Ground Level Plan A2- 03. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located uncer Tab N of the Supporting Documents. (4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas; The offstreet parking structure fully integrated in the building podium at multiple Levels LVL 4, 5, 6 ,7 and below grade, Levels LVL-1, LVL-2. See Plans G1-01, A2- 01,02, 06, 07 provided under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. (5) There are 4 Loading Berths of: 12 x 35 x 15 ft. The clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet. Service areas are shown on the Ground Level Plan A2-03, under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. Recreational facilities locations; Ground Level Amenity Plaza, Office levels Terraces, Hotel Atrium, Pool / Spa Terrace level, Sky restaurant Terrace : Ground Level Plan A2-03, See A2-08,11,13,17 See Plans Landscape plans LA-01,02,03,04,05 G 1-01 for Project Data and Development Program located under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Ground Level Plan A2-03, and located under Tab Q 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 the Plan A2-03, located under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. (8) Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups. Access and connections to site utilities are discussec the Site Utility Study located under Tab 0 of the Supporting Documents. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (f) (g) Owner. (1) The various permitted uses: See Plan G1-01 for Project Data and Development Program. (2) Ground coverage by structures: See Plan G1-01 for Project Data and Development Program. Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; See Plan G1-01 for Project Data and Development Program located under Tab Q. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre, The designated site is 46,731SF = 1.073 acres, See Plan Gi-01 for Project Data and Development Program. 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 D e maintained by the • • (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 0 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 oreakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria within The Project Summary, included under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on the Typical Residential Floor Plans. All drawings are located under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. () Plans for signs, if any. The project will obtain additional signage approvals as permitted by the zoning ordinance. (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 the LA-01,02,03,04,05. All landscape plans are located under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. See (5) above description and Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. (I) (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. Provided under Tab Q 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 arch tectural character of Me building are shown on the Building Perspectives and Elevations. All elevations and perspectives are located under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.7 General Report. 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 proposec for Major Use Special Permit are provided under Tab B. (2) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated under Tab B (1) (3) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys are included under Tab Q 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 Q. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 0 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 Q 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. (5) • • • The existing zoning designation for the property pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No, 11000 Zoning Atlas Map and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The existing zoning designation for fhe property is C2, The project development requests the rezoning of the property to an SD-6 designation as indicated in the plans. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is proposed to be Restricted Commercial. 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 with this Application. The list of drawings submitted is found under Tab Q of the Supporting Documents. b. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. Existing C-2 zoning does not provide an appropriate transition from the Biscayne Boulevard corridor to the west. MAX-MIAMI is a transitional development and therefore it is not consistent with C-2. Accordingly, the applicant is requesting that the property be rezoned to SD-6. 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 N 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 P 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. MAX-MIAM1 is a mixed use product that will only have a minimal impact on the housing stock in the area. (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 and sun shading 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. 10