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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal LettersDANIEL M. IIOLTZ Managing Principal WALDEN CAPITAL CORPORATION July 23, 2007 Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Chairman Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones Commissioner Tomas Regalado Commissioner Marc Sarnoff City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Re: Proposed Max Miami Project Dear Commissioners: 4 PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM1O 7 a±r2 Walden Capital is a Miami based private equity firm that has funded a number of key projects that have begun the transformation of the area that Max Miami will be situated in. Specifically, those projects include Parc Lofts and Filling Station Lofts. Each development brought authentic loft materials (concrete floor, block walls, and exposed mechanicals) to 72 great spaces! In addition, our firm has funded several Miami based ventures, including the start up of Oceania Cruises - an upper premium luxury cruise venture operating three (3)-684 passenger vessels in Europe, the Caribbean, and Far East. We not only support the proposed Max Miami project as a welcome addition to the area because of its cutting edge design elements and amenities but we are also excited by its mixed use character. We are currently looking for additional office space to house our headquarters group. Our preference is to avoid downtown congestion and stay in the Performing Arts Center area/ Design District locale. As you know there has been limited new construction of office space within this corridor. We would hope that you would endorse this project. Sincerely, Daniel M. Holtz Managing Principal DICTATED BUT NOT READ 4040 NE 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137 (305) 576-5060 FAX (305) 576-5070 dholtz@waldencapitaI.net 2c14/ July 23, 2007 Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Chairman City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Gonzalez: RE: Support for MAX MIAMI project SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM ,.°,=,5 ON 7-26-07 . As the developers of the Filling Station Lofts, presently under construction across the street at 17th Street and North Miami Avenue, we are pleased to welcome MAX MIAMI into our neighborhood. Given our investment in these and other projects, we have a considerable stake in the evolution of our pioneering neighborhood and we think MAX MIAMI would make a very positive contribution. MAX is not a standard white -bread office building or a plain vanilla residential tower. It is an innovative "green" mixed -use facility with a 70,000 sq ft audio and video production facility at its core. It will bring new energy into the area in a way that will be very compatible with our urban loft residences. Thank you very much for your positive action on this matter and for supporting the creative development of our part of the City. Sincerely, Jo Setn i r S �Cd�yn g ge s Ass to cc: Mayor Manny Diaz City Manager Pete Hernandez (305)3 7-1 3100 (8001710 1772 6 N E. 17111 Str(:et. Miami FL USA 33132 HINu_6ta3 flMrin, cnn 1305) 374-0040 (800) 7 10-1773 July 23, 2007 Commissioner Joe Sanchez City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Sanchez: RE: Support for MAX MIAMI project SUBMrrTED JI\TO ThL PUBLIC RECORD FO` ITEM w-,5 ONLY, As the developers of the Filling Station Lofts, presently under construction across the street at 17th Street and North Miami Avenue, we are pleased to welcome MAX MIAMI into our neighborhood. Given our investment in these and other projects, we have a considerable stake in the evolution of our pioneering neighborhood and we think MAX MIAMI would make a very positive contribution. MAX is not a standard white -bread office building or a plain vanilla residential tower. It is an innovative "green" mixed -use facility with a 70,000 sq ft audio and video production facility at its core. It will bring new energy into the area in a way that will be very compatible with our urban loft residences. Thank you very much for your positive action on this matter and for supporting the creative development of our part of the City. Sincerely, Sebr SsAssote cc: Mayor Manny Diaz City Manager Pete Hernandez (305)37.1 3100 i800)710 1772 (305i374 0010 1800,710-1773 6 N-E 171h Street (00 jrH FL USA 33132 Fi!I�ru,St,�1n�nMi�u1`i C.'�u July 23, 2007 Commissioner Marc Sarnoff City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Sarnoff: RE: Support for MAX MIAMI project SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMw=i ON7.u,-0i. As the developers of the Filling Station Lofts, presently under construction across the street at 17th Street and North Miami Avenue, we are pleased to welcome MAX MIAMI into our neighborhood. Given our investment in these and other projects, we have a considerable stake in the evolution of our pioneering neighborhood and we think MAX MIAMI would make a very positive contribution. MAX is not a standard white -bread office building or a plain vanilla residential tower. It is an innovative "green" mixed -use facility with a 70,000 sq ft audio and video production facility at its core. It will bring new energy into the area in a way that will be very compatible with our urban loft residences. Thank you very much for your positive action on this matter and for supporting the creative development of our part of the City. Si rely, oe n\Sa ge Se i r Sa es Assoicate cc: Mayor Manny Diaz City Manager Pete Hernandez (305)371-3100 (8001710-1772 (305)371-0040 (800)710-1773 6 NE 17th Street. Mioni FL USA 3313. 2 Fillic .iSt.thonMilnni coi-ii July 23, 2007 Commissioner Tomas Regalado City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Regalado: RE: Support for MAX MIAMI project SUBMITTED JTO THE FUBLIC RECORD FOR frM 4�15 ON 7_z4.a7 As the developers of the Filling Station Lofts, presently under construction across the street at 17th Street and North Miami Avenue, we are pleased to welcome MAX MIAMI into our neighborhood. Given our investment in these and other projects, we have a considerable stake in the evolution of our pioneering neighborhood and we think MAX MIAMI would make a very positive contribution. MAX is not a standard white -bread office building or a plain vanilla residential tower. It is an innovative "green" mixed -use facility with a 70,000 sq ft audio and video production facility at its core. It will bring new energy into the area in a way that will be very compatible with our urban loft residences. Thank you very much for your positive action on this matter and for supporting the creative development of our part of the City. Sjacerely, T.D lyrt-Bagge or Sales Assoi e cc: Mayor Manny Diaz City Manager Pete Hernandez (3051374-3100 (800)710-1772 1305)374•0040 i8001710 1773 6 N E 17th Street. MiAmi FL USA 33132 July 23, 2007 Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioner Spence -Jones: RE: Support for MAX MIAMI project SUBMFTTED INTO THE UBUC RECORD FOR 'FM '2 ON _0-7 As the developers of the Filling Station Lofts, presently under construction across the street at 17th Street and North Miami Avenue, we are pleased to welcome MAX MIAMI into our neighborhood. Given our investment in these and other projects, we have a considerable stake in the evolution of our pioneering neighborhood and we think MAX MIAMI would make a very positive contribution. MAX is not a standard white -bread office building or a plain vanilla residential tower. It is an innovative "green" mixed -use facility with a 70,000 sq ft audio and video production facility at its core. It will bring new energy into the area in a way that will be very compatible with our urban loft residences. Thank you very much for your positive action on this matter and for supporting the creative development of our part of the City. Sincerely, yn age r Sa Assoicate cc: Mayor Manny Diaz City Manager Pete Hernandez (305)374 3100 t8001710 1772 (305)37.1-00-1n 1801)1710-1773 6 N E 17111 Street Mh m FL USA 33132 Fit on1\1[,imi cain L-LJ-LUUI4WCU; II CI C17 1,rr1A)Ju i 7JJ ICUU Y. UUCifUU'J PERFORMING ARTS APPARTMENTS, LLC Miami, July 25, 2007 City of Miami Commission Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Chairman 7:;NtlITTED Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones PUBUC RE..,RuCommissionerTomas Regalado Commissioner Marc Sarnoff 3500 Pan American DriveITEM ON 7_ o .7 Miami, FI 33133 l Ref: Max Miami Dear Commissioners: Performing Arts Appartments, LLC is a Miami based firm that has been involved in the Arts & Entertainment District for quite'a while, buying and developing properties in that area. I am one of the principals, and have seen the potential for development and have invested time and money to make that are a success. I have been following the Max Miami project from the very beginning and as owner of several lots of land around this building, I believe that the mixed use that it proposes and the rich design will make the area take off and turn into the prosperous neighborhood that we all envision. We strongly support this cutting edge .project to spearhead the renaissance of this area along with the OMNI and the P.A.C. JUL-LJ-LUU I ,0WLU) II; CI C 4rHAJUS y73 I CUU r. UU7: UU''J We hope that you will support this development and endorse this project. Very truly yours, SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR EM ri#2`4/C ON 7-24-07 D 'niel Alonso/member Perform g Art Appartments, LLC 17011 N, Bay Rd, # 519, Sunny Isles, MIAMI, FL. 305-331-4257 Properties owned: 1616/24/32 NE MIAMI PL., MIAMI, FL. :UL-CS-CUU11,I!ltU; Ii:CI CIy .I HY,IiU5 yJJ I C'LU N. Un,'UU`J WEST BISCAYNE HOLDINGS, LLC City of Mi. mi Commission Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Chairman Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner. Michelle Spence -Jones Commissioner Tomas Regalado Commissioner Marc Sarnoff 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Fl 33133 Dear Commissioners: Miami, July 25, 2007 SUBMITTED N PUBLIC RECORD FC ITEMON 7-=4-61 Ref: Max Miami West Biscayne Holdings, LLC is a Miami based firm that has been involved in the Arts & Entertainment District for quite a while, buying and developing properties in that area. T am one of the principals, and have seen the potential for development and have invested time and money to make that are a success. T have been following the Max Miami project from the very beginning and as owner of several lots of land around this building, I believe that the mixed use that it proposes and the rich design will make the area take off and turn into the prosperous neighborhood that we all envision. We strong) renaissanc support this cutting edge project to spearhead the of this area along with the OMNI and the P.A.C. JUL-25-2007(WED) 1721 219 (FHX):11Jh 933 l'au H. Ull'/UW3 We hope that you will support this development and endorse this project. Very truly yours, SUBMIrlD iNTO PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM .r,f4 Jo Cataldo/member West Biscayne Holdings, LLC 2950 SW 27 AV, MIAMI, FL. 305-331-9348 Properties owned: 75 NE 15 ST. AND 1515/25/31/37/41 NE MIAMI PL., MIAMI, FL. JUL-C� UUItWLU) I1:CI Cly �,rH1t)�U5 'jJ:i ICaU V. ULLJUW3 THE WINERY LOFTS, LLC City of Miami Commission Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Chairman Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones Commissioner Tomas Regalado Commissioner Marc Sarnoff 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FI 33133 Dear Commissioners: Miami, July 25, 2007 SUB1flED NTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM y-is ON Ref: Max Miami The Winery Lofts, LLC is a Miami based firm that has been involved in the Arts & Entertainment District for quite a while, buying and developing properties in that area. I am one of the principals, and have seen the potential for development and have invested time and money to make that are a success. I have been following the Max Miami project from the very beginning and as owner of several lots of land around this building, I believe that the mixed use that it proposes and the rich design will make the area take off and turn into the prosperous neighborhood that we all envision. We strongly support this cutting edge project to spearhead the renaissance of this area along with the OMNI and the P.A.C. 2UL-Ci-000 1 iv,Eu J I I; C I CIJ krmA)Jun ii au r. UU7/Uuy We hope that you will support this development and endorse this project. Very truly yours, Property o ge Di Cataldo/member The Winery Lofts, LLC 91 NW 162 ST, MIAMI, FL. 305-331-9348 wned: 1553 NE MIAMI PL., MIAMI, FL. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM,74-,s ONE-x.e, _. uL LV V 14WLU J I I. L I L 17 4rHR)iiU5 `Jii 1 Ct1U P. UU /UUY Miami Court, LLC City of Miami Commission Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Chairman Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones Commissioner Torras Regalado Commissioner Marc Sarnoff 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FI 33133 Dear Commissioners: Miami, July 25, 2007 SUBMTTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM,°=,5- ON 7-24.a7 . Ref: Max Miamil Miami Court, LLC is a Miami based firm that has been involved in the Arts & Entertainment District for quite a while, buying and developing properties in that area. I am one of the principals, and have seen the potential for development and have invested time and money to make that are a success. I have been following the Max Miami project from the very beginning and as owner of several Tots of land around this building, I believe that the mixed use that it proposes and the rich design will make the area take off and turn into the prosperous neighborhood that we all envision. We strongly support this cutting edge project to spearhead the renaissance of this area along with the OMNI and the P.A.C.; 4r11A)JUJ '1JJ ICUu r.UUJJUUJ We hope that you will support this development and endorse this project. Very truly yours, Jorg&-Oftataldo/member Miami Court, LLC 2950 SW 27 AV, MIAMI, FL. 305-331-9348 Property owned: 1537 NE MIAMI CT., MIAMI, FL. SUBM[LIED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM M=sON,->G-e,. To: Miami City Commission Re: Max Miami Project From: Walter Moriarty Publisher Julyl, 2007 Dear Commission, South Beach News www.southbeachnews.tv SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM �-15 ON7-ze-0-7 As a news item our staff has searched -out all the possible down -sides to passing the Max Miami project. We were unable to locate one_ From Max Miami becoming a natural production advertisement for the City of Miami, to the positive environmental standard it would set- to the 1,200 jobs created in an otherwise depressed neighborhood. While Miami has developed in to a city too be proud of in many fields, to date, we are still missing that one serious connection to film and music production. I feel that Max Miami answers that void and will, like Art Basel -Miami, advance Miami in the production environment. I urge the City Commission to embrace this responsible and logical project as if it is their own, which it will become. Thank You Walter Moriarty Publisher South Beach News South Beach Newspaper Inc. 1527 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, F133139 786.499.6179 1,11 'M :'3 f; J 2_ ! 5R f: n t 1`NT!nT A.NMIrN. Hate: July 24, 2007 To: Miami City Commission Ref: Max Miami Dear Miami City Commission, SUBMITTED INTO THE UBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMIP:4.is ON ,-u-o-r . Best regards. My name is Saad Jerri, an Engineer and Producer based in Miami since 1982. I have been involved in both the technical and:; creative aspects of the production industry for over 25 years in the Local, South American, European, and Middle Eastern Frontiers, involved in projects from Integration of Television Studios to Creating Family Programming. It would be fair to say that necessity breeds growth, and Miami is inevitably destined to become a recognized fulcrum for International Entertainment. At this point, we stand alone, and projects of this magnitude require a collective inertia and involvement from everyone in our community. From both my professional and personal perspectives, MaxMiami is a definitive solution for progress and the essential catalyst which will give rise to Miami. In turn, with such a vehicle, Miami will gain the respect and status currently associated with Los Angeles and New York. I am honored to endorse such a project and l stand full-heartedly optimistic to discover that MaxMiami will evolve into an industry icon of unparalleled dimension. Thank you for your kind attention. Sincerely, Eng. Saad Jerri President Global Convergent Entertainment - 504 Alhambra Circle - Coral Gables, Florida 33134 USA 1 TEL: 786-873-9899 FAX: 305-444-7870 E-MAIL: saad@bellsouth.net N tatJifae Nec. 1370 Uvas.taiirvvn Avenue, Suite 302. Mi&T Beech Ft '33139 479 2815 F, 786 513,0853 March 20t2007 To: Miami City Commission Ref: Max Miami Dear Sir or Madam: N„,F,-Tr) L` ssra tQl .lc RELu Pz i v ljipqr ON 7-24 -a7 I own a production and broadcasting corn pany in South Beach (A3tv The Nightlife network) we have been broadcasting in Miami and South Beach for over five years. Over the last 10 years I have created and produced music based TV shows that have been broadcast on networks In 48 countries worldwide. I have read in the Miami Herald about the MAX Miami project and believe it will be a fantastic resource for the film & video industry. I urge the Miami City Commission to approve and support this development. As a company we have already expressed our interest in being part of this unique building. V truly yours, Addy Ruffell President / CEO A3tv The Nightlife Network J Sth & Ocean Productions Attn: Miami City Commission Ref: Max Miami Dear Sir or Madam: MELISA WINITZKY PHOTOG 2464 PRA Mt SUEtAIUED INTO THE L', r. .- (.) I PHER I am a photographer and meadia artist and I have been actively working as a freelance artist in Miami since 1998. I have read in the Miami Herald about this project and I believe it will be a great resource for the film & video industry. I urge the Miami City Commission to approve and support this development. I would like to express my interest in being part of this unique building. Very truly yours, 'v` Melisa vvinit ky Photographer/Mdia Artist 2464 Prairie Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140 305.975.5546 I City of Miami Commission To all Commission Members, Ref Max Miami July 26, 2007 We are very pleased to be part of the organizational effort to implement Max Miami, and we feel it is in the best interest for Miami and the entire entertainment world to have such a viable facility. Musicworkx is an entertainment company headquartered in Washington, D.C., and we are presently focusing on relocating our headquarters to South Florida, and especially to Miami. Our company has concentrated in managing marketing for nationally recognized top - ten recording artists for almost 10 years, and since most of our clients have a home in Miami, what better way to solidify the personal with the professional in regards to work and leisure. After arriving here in late 2006, we quickly realized that Miami is in dire need of a complex which will not only facilitate the entertainers, but give strength to all professionals involved in the industry. Max Miami will be a true asset to our profession and the involved community. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at: 646-413-6809 Best regards, Steven Turner Vice President - Musicworkx 1331 Brickell Bay Drive Miami, FL 33131 SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM "'15. ON i-u-oi . Watusi Entertainment & Wolfgang Cinema Los Angeles, 25 July 2007 Miarni City Commission To Whom It May Concern: UBMF1 i u ii PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMii . On behalfof our Los Angeles based motion -picture production company, WolfGang Cinema, we here -by recommend that this project be approved by the Miami City Commission. Being an active production company in Hollywood enables us to appreciate the integral and empowering attributes of such an innovatory building, and, furthermore, having launched our production company,Watusi Entertainment in Miami almost two years ago, the vision of this evolutionary concept allows us to maintain direct contact with the emerging film industry in the area, while trying to be an active participant in this endeavor. We are currently building up a portfolio of motion pictures under a multi -picture deal with Universal Studios and Whitsett Hill Entertainment, topped by former Universal Pictures President, Thom Mount, under a co -production deal and a subsequent distribution deal with MGM. We will be releasing our motion picture, "Dream It Out Loud" globally before the end of the year and intend to be present in the Miami area with this and future releases. We are in fact future tenants for this great rroject. Hoping you will agree that we need a building like this in Miami to make this City even more inter- • g for film and video production, we request that you approve this project. S incer lv, Artu o Msyshondt Peter Michelin C.E.0. Executive Director 1/1 10 Universal City Plaza, 20 th Floor Universal City, CA 91608 Office Phone: 818-506-9100 Office Fax: 818-506-9104 Triton Productions, Inc. Event Design. Event Management. Event Production. March 15, 2007 Miami City Commission Ref: Max Miami Dear Sir or Madam: SUBMITTED INTO 1 HE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEivi. 4-/5 My name is Javier Velarde, and I am the Executive Producer for Triton Productions, an event design, management and production firm. We specialize in producing a wide range of special events including corporate functions, grand openings, launch events, movie premieres, awards shows, televised events, galas, concerts, sports events and fashion shows. I have read in the Miami Herald about this project and I believe it will be a great resource for the film & video industry. I urge the Miami City Commission to approve and support this development. At the same time, I would like to express my interest in being part of this unique building. Very truly yours, Javier Velarde Executive Producer Triton Productions www.tritonproductions.com Miami, July 25, 2007 City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FI 33133 Attn: Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones Commissioner Tomas Regalado Commissioner Marc Sarnoff Miami SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM ON 7-24-07 . Chairman Ref: Max Dear Commissioners: IN MOTION IMAGING INC. is a Miami based firm that has been involved in the Arts & Entertainment for quite a while. I am the principal, and have seen the potential for development and have invested time and money to make that a success. I have been following the Max Miami project from the very beginning and as a business owner with interests around this building, I believe that the mixed use and the rich design proposed, will make the area take off and turn into the prosperous neighborhood that we all envision. We strongly support this cutting edge project to spearhead the renaissance of this area along with the OMNI and the P.A.C. We hope that you will support this development and endorse this project. Very truly yours, Carlos D. Winitzky CEO Dear Miami City Commission, Re: Max Miami From: Bill Wray SUBMITTEL) INTO THIE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM_gyi_ON 7-:6-07 . As a seasoned national event producer, I am pleased to hear that Miami will soon offer several levels of film, broadcast and music production services with the development of the Miami Arts Exchange (Max Miami) project. While I am generally based out of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Palm Beach in terms of high -budgeted productions that I am engage in, knowing that such a pre and post production center is available in Miami opens great opportunities for us to strongly consider bringing added productions to your magic city. In fact, one annual event that I currently produce, 'Polo Rocks' in West Palm Beach would be well served with the high definition production services that Max Miami offers, opposed to us sending the work back to the west coast to complete. Please contact me for a detailed list of nationally known entertainment productions under the Wray Entertainment umbrella. Best Regards Bill Wary Beverly Hills, California billwray@wrayentertainment.com From: Gerrykellvmiami(u�aol.com < Gerrykellymiami@aol.com> Date: Jul 25, 2007 9:55 AM Subject: support to Max Miami To: southbeachnews(a,gmail.com RE:Max Miami Film Studios. To whom it may concern. I am writing to express my support for the further development of Max Studios here in Miami. Being a resident of Miami since 1992, I have seen an amazing demand in both film and video production here in Miami. In the past 14 years I have operated over 8 nightlife projects and have been in constant communication with movie producers, editors, video producers etc. I have had the honor of working with some of them in various venues over the years, the biggest being Disney for the production of "The Crew" starring Burt Reynolds. However we lack some serious production capabilities and venues here in our City and I believe with the correct marketing Max Studios will be the long awaited answer to this issue. I fully support their vision and I believe it will help make Miami one of the premier destinations for Film & Production Sincerely Yours Gerry Kelly The Fifth 1045 5th Street Miami Beach 305 538 9898 gerrvkeliv(a�thefifth.com www.thefifth.com SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM ON7-2-7. Dec 24 2006 5:20PM 718 369 0056 p. 2 JERSY LTD. clo Steven Gombinski 369 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 917-488-2174 Fax: 718-369-0056 VIA MAIL and FAX (305-416-2035) Department of Hearings Boards 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor Miami, FL 33130 Re: Opinion Card for Petition File ID# 06-02072zc To whom it may concern_ 11MaiL stevao a@.aol,com December 24, 2006 Submitted Into the publie record in connection with item P2ii/a'/1.on 7-$'O� Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk This letter restates and makes a technical correction to our prior letter of December 8, 2006, that was written with respect to the December 12, 2006 hearing for Petition File 1D#06-02072zc that has been postponed until January 2007. Our company owns 1601, 1625 and 1635 North Miami Ave. and 1614, 1618 and 1632 Northeast Miami Court, Miami, Florida, which is comprised of 36,500 square feet of land and three connected building totaling 17,000 square feet located one block west of the property for which rezoning is being sought: 1603, 1611, 1615, 1621, and 1631 Northeast Miami Place and 1604,1622, and1630 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida. It is our understanding that the zoning ordinance at issue is being sought to construct the Max Miami 30 story building which will be comprised of commercial office space including recoding studios for film post -production work, ground floor retail, a ground floor cafe, a five story hotel with a full height atrium, a restaurant, and condominiums. We believe that this building, as currently designed, would be one of the most attractive buildings in Miami. Of greater importance, we strongly believe that this mixed use project would be an essential element in achieving the City's goal of developing the Omni CRA District as an Arts & Entertainment District. Currently, the vast majority of the current and proposed development in the Omni CRA District is on Biscayne Bay, Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 2nd Avenue. The only significant development west of N.E. is 2nd Avenue is on N.E. 17th Street (Parc Loft, Filling Stations Lofts and Bayview Market), with N.E. 14th Street having some activity, (consisting primarily the Ice Palace on the west side of North Miami Avenue, which Received Time Dec. 24. 5:00PM Dec 24 2006 5:20PM 718 369 0056 P. 3 contains Karu & Y, and P.S. 14). By contrast, the area west of N.E. 2nd Avenue between 14th and 17th Street, is composed mainly of vacant land for sale and dilapidated houses, The construction of Max Miami, as currently designed, would be instrumental in further changing what was a highly undesirable area, and what still is considered a questionable area by most people, into a safe, commercially viable community. This is especially important given the current economic condition; concerns with overbuilding in Miami; and the city's history of having its real estate development stagnate for long periods, as witnessed in Brickell during the 1990s. Absent a building like Max Miami, the development of the west side of the Omni CRA District could stagnate for many years. The fear that development the Omni CRA District could stagnate as a result of the current economy is of significant moment to us since we currently are drafting revised plans to substantially renovate our 17,000 square feet facility to accommodate restaurant and retail space. In determining whether to commit a large sum to such renovation, our concern, having spoken to potential tenants, is that the west side of the Omni CRA District be perceived as being integrated with the neighborhood and that it will be safe and secure enough, within the next several years, for patrons to be able to walk from the Performing Arts Center to our property without fear. Having a building like Max Miami being constructed would go far towards assuaging potential tenants concerns about the central western area of the Omni CRA District. Furthermore, the mixed use nature of Max Miami would go a long way to creating the type of urban landscape described in the book Suburban Nation, which is the philosophy adopted in Miami 21. Given Max Miami's office and studio space geared to the film industry and its creation of hotel space and a restaurant, the building would go a long way help fulfill the arts and entertainment purpose of the neighborhood. This letter is an addendum to the executed Opinion Card to which it is attached. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMiqi.i ON7-2-7 . Enc. 2 Very Truly Yours, ,, St en Gombinski P ident, General Partner Jersy Ltd. Received Time Dec. 24. 5:0OPM Page 1 of 1 Jordi Ferrando Verite From: Fenster, Ronald [rfenster@mdc.edu] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 11:09 AM To: oren@maxmiami.com Cc: Seth Gordon Subject: Lunch Oren and Seth: It was good to spend some time with you yesterday and discuss your project. I am very interested in becoming involved as you move forwward. Please keep me posted as the hurdles are cleared. Have a great weekend. Ron Fenster Director School of Entertainment & Design Technology 11380 NW 27th Avenue #2235 Miami, FL 33167 (305) 237-1696 office (305) 237-1373 v.m. (305) 237-1367 fax Please Note: "Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e- mail communication may be subject to public disclosure." SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM ;a4-/s ON 7-:4-e7 . 5/18/2007 De Santi Galeria De Arte Marcelo T. de Alvear 834 Bs. As. Argentina (5411) 4314-2049 galeria@desanti.com.ar Buenos Aires, February, 2007 To the City of Miami Planning Department Gentlemen, SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM,1;2.4.6- ONE.:4-o, . We are one of the foremost art galleries in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a proud 40 year trajectory. We visited the studio of Dean Lewis & Associates and were shown the Max Tower project. We have been planning to establish a permanent art gallery in Miami for some time, as we consider this city a focal point for arts and a bridge between the Americas. Our intention is to expose Latin American masters, young and old, to the discerning public, in a permanent exhibition. We believe we have found the perfect venue in the Max Tower. Sincerely, A IfIV Franco De Santi Director To Prema L.L.C.\ 168 SE 1st Street Miami, FL 33131 Gentlemen, / g4CU. tuct_a_ aSToNrE LETTER OF INTENT SUbMl d) INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR 'TAM v=is ON 7-24-o, . This Letter of Intent will convey our serious interest inbecoming a tenant/owner in the Max Tower building. A lease with option to purchase will be agreeable to us. We are quite impressed wi h this project which we think will anchor the future development of the area. Our restaurant will require • : ' ! square feet of space and all services and building features according to cod- parking : d valet parking for patrons is a must. Truly yours, 300 - 72nd Street & Collins Avenue • Miami Beach, Florida 33141 • Phone: (305) 866-9618 To .Tordi F. Verite Prema LLC 168 SE lst Street, 3rd floor Miami, FL 33131 Dear Sirs, GRAY�_ SONSS9oo 4y��-�� INSPIRED JEWELERS WATCH SPECIALISTS www.grayandsons.com LETTER OF INTENT re.: Max Tower SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM5,f ON7-2-1 We enjoyed the presentation of the Max Tower project. We think that such a remarkable structure will be an asset to the zone. Our company will be interested in leasing commercial/retail space on the main floor of your building to house our top rated jewelry store. This non -binding Letter of Intent expresses our interest in leasing between 3,000 and 4,000 square feet of main floor retail space, for a term no less than 10 years. The lease contract is to be negotiated and entered into within 12 months of acceptance of this letter of intent. Kindly express your interest by signing and returning a copy of this LOI to us. Best regards, 9595 Harding Avenue, Bat Harbour/Surfside, Florida 33154 • 800.705.1112 •305.865.0999 - Fax: 305.865.9666 - www.grayandsons.com �`_ "' N E , eS '.. Broadcast Communications Corporation Los Angeles Office 8860 Corbin Avenue, Suite 179 Northridge, CA 91324 Phone: 888-659-5930 Fax: 818-743-7753 Email: infoQbccnews.us Web: www.bccnews.us •w—m .•�«+s*• tow" NEWS IS NOW giza , r ._. pox wS . a: t ��,�� 6loornberg ,: N Y ;. .sea ry is„o« 4.. NBC NEWS channvi '. G LA * SF * DC * NY * CHICAGO * BOSTON * ATLANTA * ORLANDO Thursday, April 26, 2007 To: Miami City Commission Ref: Max Miami To Whom It May Concern: SUBMTTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM �-mON,.w-e/ . I am the CEO of Broadcast Communication Corporation, Inc. BCC News is one of the World's leading providers of editorial business news content to over 30,000 news organizations worldwide through various media, such as Television, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, Internet and even Airlines, Cruise Ships and Retail Stores. These organizations are all valuable partners of BCC News and rely heavily on the editorial business news content provided by our newsrooms. BCC News also offers companies a unique opportunity to have their news story told through the thousands of news organizations it partners with worldwide. I have been informed about this project and I believe it will be a great resource for the development of the Arts & Entertainment District. I urge the Miami City Commission to approve and support this development. Hector Ser Chief Executive Officer BCC News Los Angeles www.bccnews.us Member of: The Broadcast Communication Corporation News Group rr �: 9 ;;.t; Wi'°v/ �n'�a �.,�... mac rev/ s !AFOX HEWS LA * SF * DC * NY * Chicago * Boston * Atlanta * Orlando * Houston We've delivered aver 300 BILLION viewer irnpressions tc date. Imagine whet we can do for you. N ews B 1 itz" - Now accepting editorial story submissions for its 30,000 news and media partners. "The Media is the most powerful entity on Earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and make the guilty innocent, and that's power, because they control the mind of the meioses." Malcom X-1925-1965 May. 9. 2007 0:30AiM L AND iV1 OPTICAL L&M OPTICAL DISC, LLC MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY OPTICAL DISCS May 9 ?Mn: Miami City Commission Dear Sir or Madam: No.0390 P. 2/2 303 LOUISIANA AVENUE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11207 PHONE (718) 649-3500 FAX (718) 649-9300 Ref: Max Miami My name is Aaron Menche and I am Managing Member of L&M Optical Disc. We are ore the largest optical disc manufacturers on the east coast and we currently have plans to open a manufacturing facility in southern Florida by 3`d quarter of this I have read in th Miami Herald about this project and I believe it will be a great resource for the development of the Arts & Entertainment District. We would perhaps be interested in taking space in this building to increase our business. I urge the Miami City Commission to approve and support this development. Sincerely, Aaron Menche Managing Member L&M Optical Disc LLC 303 Louisiana Avenue Brooklyn N.Y. 11207 '1 Q_aAca_��nn 11 June 2007 Miami City Commission Ref: Max Miami Dear Sir or Madam: DESIGN MERIDIAN ASSOCIATES ARCH!TECTLJF.= New York . Miami. Geneve SUBMFrTED NTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM rif.c-ic ON 7-e-07 Our architectural firm has been serving the Entertainment and Broadcast Industry for 27 years. We have been practicing in the State of Florida and Dade County since 1990 and internationally since the mid 90's. Our clients include CBS, NBC, Telemundo, CNN, SBS, ClearChannel, Emmis Communications, ESPN and others. We have been involved in two projects which follow this concept —to provide Media and Entertainment content creation workplaces in a dense urban environment. Our experience has shown the importance of maximizing the floor area and building bulk in designing, planning and marketing these type facilities to prospective end users. The primary reasons are that these structures are complex Multi -Occupancy Group structures that derive viability from flexibility. This flexibility is only available through substantial availability of space for the ever changing technological requirements including large amount of interior spaces allotted to Mechanical and Electrical systems. To achieve critical mass for a structure with this type of mixed occupancies requires that each individual type of occupancy be substantial enough to be economically viable —and functionally significant. We have learned of this project recently and have familiarized ourselves with some of the most salient aspects. It is our opinion that this is the type of building which would allow Miami to claim a stake in the global Media market. It is a natural position for Miami, a growing Film and TV location, home of TV and Radio Networks and a great contribution to the urban fabric of the Arts and Entertainment District. I respectfully submit my recommendation that this project be Approved by the Miami City Commission and subsequently built. Regards, Antonio Argibay, AIA Principal 907 SW 79th Avenue • Miami, FL 33144 • (305) 262-7663 • Fax: (305) 262-7675 Florida License Numbers AA-0003425 and IB-0001226 www.meridiandesign.com keno de es udios Guia de gest& para el teledifusor Submitted Into the public record in connection with item PZ 6.4.0 on 7-Z6- 0/‘ Priscilla A. Thompson PrimerParte Por Bice C. Wilson y Antonio Argibay City Clerk (mientirms de ALA - Asociacien Americana de Arquitectos.), Meridian Design Associates Architects, de Nueva York Herramientas, procesos cruciales y escollos clasicos para encauzar y poner en marcha el diseno y la =strum& de nuevas instalaciones fisicas de manera segura. l'ancratnica do los estearios Hudson River. disefiados por Meridian Design Associates Architects arece que ya a usted no le bastase enfrentar ea) tras aio reducciones de personal y disminuciOn de pre- supuestos, ademas de las horas extras que debe dedicar a integrar en sus ins- talaciones una tecnologia en perma- nente renovacion, luchando al mismo tiempo por prolongar un afto mils el funcionarniento de sus antiguos equi- pos. Como si fuera poco, el contrato de arrendamiento esti por vencerse y se acerca la hora de buscar una nueva ubicaciOn de todo el ensarnblaje opera- tivo en otro sitio y con un nuevo contra - to. Dado que usted se ha encargado de la mayotia de adquisiciones y proyectos de capital teas irnportantes de la empresa, se le encarga el traslado de las instalaciones, Ego, por supuesto, en su tiempo i,Por donde empezar? Usted se puede estar desempeilando como gerente general, director de pro- gramacion, gerente de operaciones o ingeniero jefe. Hoy en dia, el jefe inter - no de proyecto para una tarea de cons- truccion al nivel de la compattia puede ser cualquiera de estos cargos. En todo caw, se acude a usted pare que asuma a responsabilidad de una transformation de grandes proporao- nes de su organizacion, durante un period° sometido a tremendos cam., bins. Lo mils probable es que a usted P 71/8VIDEO Latinownerica • NovtembrerDiciembre 1998 nunca se le haya entrenado para tales funciones. Probablemente, luego de los ultimos recortes de personal, haya muy pora memoria institucional, si la hay, en su organizacian, que puede aprovechar con base en experiencias anteriores La buena noticia es que hay varios mete: - dos y procesos de toma de decisiones comprobados, que usted puede t para garantizar las resultados mils pro vechosos del proyecto en ciemes. En este documento abordarernos ra- rias areas: desde como elaborar el pro- yecto y conseguir el inmueble, haste cOmo administrar el presupuesto y los cronogramas; edemas, le ofreceremos gunas ideas sabre el proceso de disetio. La terse de la construccion Tomemos un proyecto de capital de gran envergadura, tal como el inicio de un nuevo negocio empresarial dialer°. Efimero, porque este operation preten- de durar apenas el tiempo stificiente pare elaborar un solo producto. Empresarial, puesto que se trata de un proyecto interne de alto riesgo de la empresa. Nuevo, porque su miskin es sustancialmente diferente del negocio central de su cornpania.Y en su inter° es como partir de cero. Para usted. la mision de este negocio consistira en planear, disenar y cons- truir sus nuevas instalaciones. Su fun- ciOn es ser el presidente y director eie- cutivo de este empresa. Necesitara con- D sen° de estudios Canto trot()ol rre los e;:tl:r os th, d on Rsver. d %*r. 75 p3 asp rrd;an r3e scan Assoctzfes Archr:t.cts. fcarrrt ar un equip° de trabajo y adrmas, :meniar ' L::a plan de negocios. .•.: conformacien de la planta de pt s+onat del proyecto incluira una junta direetivaP compucsta por representantes de .irerentes departar: entos de su organizacionr for lo regular, el prc i- dente de la junta seta el gerente corper- :attt, r 1d41 funcian de la junta consistirz n dketar las paliticas y surninistrar las pautas que gmien las actividades diarias del personal de line, es dccir. lea que llt marries el equipo del proyecto. El rest() del grupo est,ara tipicasnen- te compuesto por corttratistas v consul - totes contratados para el pericado de iuracien del proyecto. Estos consutto- res se traen a la junta con el iin de apa- lancar sus respectives talentos con ios de las personas que contorman su orga- nizac:on, El me1cr product° resuttara con frecuencia si estos consultores cuentan con una reiacion continua de "asocio" con su cornpania. De este modo, a vecesse puede conseguir de Fuentes eattemas la forma de .rnantcner una mernoria institutional. Un equip° de personas con expe- rien is e'n r+rtiye tus taie> corm) e que usted maneja puede contribuir al suyo con un valor agregado considerable. >. 'a d.. apo •uf .. t'" L. ado,i�i, riffs dwr W.rgo Flaw at,erca del esquema de cambia existence en la industria, asi canto la ventala do su p ropia invvestis?;acion con- tinua. tr aducldas en soluciones de clise fio que ea:presen dichos camblcs Si no se dispone de un equipo corn - pieta que cumpla con estas calificacio- nes en su area, entances es vital que usted por to menos encuentre un arqui- recto v t:r? di-senador de sistemas de television() que puedan contribuir con dicha experiencia a su proyecto. Los integrantes (lase de su equip° para ingenieria estructural y rnecani- ca.leiectrica incluyen al arquitecto y los ingenieros consultores, su agente de finca raiz, su abogado de finca raiz, su disenador de sistemas de teledifusidn y su gerente dry construccidn o contratis- ta general. Cada uno de estos representantes se pronunciara respect() de los intereses correspondientes en el proyecto. Para usted, una de las tareas que constituira un mayor reto sera la de guiar y avudar al arquitecto en su funcivn de equilibrar estos intereses, a veces divergentes, y enfocarirs hacia una vision unica y coherente para el futuro. Delegue: usted todavia tiene su empleo Recuerde que, a lo largo de este proce- su, snuy probablemente seguira tenien- do sus resporsabilidades tradicionales dentro de la compania. Su exito depen- deria :. su c ipackiad sae t oordin ar sus propias necesidades y, tuego; de mane- jar los esfuerzas de ot.ros para conseguir los resultados buscados, Una funcion clave que desempenara es enlazar el equipo del proyecto y su "iunta :irectwa- intema duo compania. A esta ultima es esertcial hacerla participar v obtener su apovc, asi ccarno sta senrrdo de nt rtenencia del product a rned:da que este evoluctone mediante las revisr)'.tes rep tares cl€;€ proprecto. El 'plan de negocios de la empres de constnrccien sera in que usted lla- mara su "programa". La esencia de este cons:stc en t:raducir eel plan de ne go ic's de su c)rf anizacic n en Un e:btinCi do de las implicaciones fi_sicas de co:mo su organizacien lleva a cabo sus negccuas. Algunws aspectos tecnicos de este document() seeran generados por sus consuttores. Revisando su pan de negocios, ellos estahleceran, entre otras consideraciones, las pautas de desern- peno referentes al area y el volumen de los espacios, Icas sistemas mecanicos y electrfcos, los presupuestos del proyec- to, los cronogratnas y los crtterios re.fe rentes a contratos de arrendamicntcr. es d distrlbodos de los siguil s tes r Pfacturadores... • SHARP - wales se computaddra "LC®". prve-- tons de eidid,oded cameo NM) y memores devtders • KODAK - pre Cores ae dtspcnrrrrea (35n><n} y • 1NFOCLIS • LCD prorratorobe .tdecdtiaa • EPSON - to) pretreadets de ridedidate • MI • LCO rweeedres dew dt sxr+esro tr^ as• torus • PANASONIC • equipo drwitoesudio pairslonales • ELMO . retro•proycez s • DRAPERIDALITE • swan At y prtd ,.y� taalb� vet Cos biros productos audio visuaksi Central Audio Visual, inc. PI7; s.Podeeot,Me. rtisr+d_Ranaklot Esnax Undo s Mpg Wr+ercren eationaty ram. nor t..ioa.+.. wed, rsx. ulefr...Wrlirrt%cawrir Nor Tel: (954) 522-3796 FAX tf 4) 7 1-4$JJ tiIRfi4' W41OOMr414>W..c'@ • Ned: N1PIY.^.t!C/M0d,f£f?T: Noviembreinti 998 - TV& VIOEO Lahr oamerica Disei o de estudios rs" „ri °s al r`Isk', t moment etar t?s t sit:nrs•. a,. °autas del _ ,.• ne 1 en el cumplimientu de for e. e,„.t.definer con aten- nce tjoys que testablezean las .his xito de pfo4..iA..te, ios detaates. e'sr ecifl_ns consiguientes vend,<<, se gut - Ur:' E hl F'9rt > ;-„'?!(_ "?it. s •:wy dye • 6 kod �� un consenso wmp io respecto a es a"'.s s de &ir.,, o _, act se ['ego i cone lc %acit n del conjunto corn eses de lots paartiaclr..,c -tries, %ede .��¢r acusriu:i#nd s en «.1,.. "t:4'. d(. "eii o. oyecto. f ��j o qui El 1v,aYeL � [it �.t� ra3e'. tirZ '>.7Arptait�r eces y carte line stix i A5,,or( d ii c:rite. Cd EG. Pc'.r H to H Cabr:x?.°•.• vez-, (_. en el mori'ern"to de coact„ sir Si Program:`i c aado acted esaai rnidiendo sn ergaotzadi,on. Este trabaio establect' et ,, iir e n :rico" (vae sumi n _s--tr Clair, sabre to ^°'.t,f tiplici .ac7td ;?t: que requiere su proyecto ..,.te esfuerzrci reiiuiere mu5 .,tiE' env,- rflerar unit serie de medidas fisicas. As For .." un plan de negocios debt coordi oar los vaior s v pnncipios que sirvert de fundament:: a lies mesas de •.ientis V as 'erinitiones de productos, asi rnisrno un programa de e ser rqa: solo a ala'titatiiio s no cuantitativo. i•Que ambiente de trabaio se cem pror;.ete usted a crear para su personal? Coal is is imager que desea proyectar a los visitaantes de sit empresa? Es su organization de tipo Jerarquico u hori- zontal? ;;Cads persona tendra su propla oficirra? 4Nadie tendra urea o cina pro - pia? CQuae ha aaprendid a usted de sus instaiaciories actuales, que desee repetir to rio repetir) en la nueva empresa? c_(dmo visualiza a su organization dentro de 10 a ic's? {Buero, por to merits dentro ;E toes a;tos) i,COtno aproveehar su organization est<t opor- tunidad para transforrndrse e integrar ti od'.reaciones en este epr.ca de carn- Establezca protocolos de comunicacic n Cuando empiece ati eniender la cornpie- jidad del proceso que esta ernprendien- da, comenzard a v-ak a..r la necesidad de establecer lineas tiaras oie responsabilia dad y comunicacign. La industria de la construceion cuenta con muthos one• dios estandares de cornunicacion —prograrnas, actas de reuniOrtes solici- tudes de propuestas, ordenes de cam- bicr y muchos ryas--. No hay que voiver a inventor la rueCtz. Etesten muchas razones para impe• dir la creation de una nueva Torrey de Babel Lo que ce requiem es de egar responsabilidades para manejar este flujo de information. lgualrnente, es ortante dear constaricia de que mbro del equipo esta encargado dte cada una de las rmiltiples resportsabi i- cacies que se dean coot -dinar para lie• v'ar el proyecto a teltz tertnino. C>rras herrarnientas que estan adquiriendo importancia sot; el correo electrdr;ico v un memi estandarizado que utl?tci' todo el equip;} en gent-e1:el. Al CITIK , J..."s .. . �..estrt erne "a se f_,k" +orna de a_ i-uen t elect. La °'arac;;,.t_ de pout los 4xre_.. +irk i:lens;,;e de Crjrve.o isle istritbu.,los de tnarera t a to. lei .n'i; . eantes e) n n de proyecto rat el desarr.oio , at ret .iet mentacitn rorresp rcheme ^, acelera de mode ,"iirisiderable nuestro i asbaaj Etapas tipicas de un proyecto tin proyecto t_pice de coo st uctiOn c rtsta de siete erapas: predise;°o; piano esquerriaric desa:`r_ io d.el dise??a_. doeurnentos de la c nstruccio tr'rf as y negociaciones, cans...!.:ier n la etapa de pr. dtserio, usted coristituvte su e auiP0 de trabajo, :edacta su pro area, establece un presupuesto y un arc nog'r'arna prelimina res e rlii.ra la b+ lsqueda del inrr ueh1e.. En la del plan esquernasic2 ei :_ po explora las opfciores de d.seno esq Sernitic4 respect° de l 's pusib es espacies, avuda en la negoct,ac o t er ; ss Contratos Cie an-endarniento y mo, apraeba un plan c `.aeso ondien.'e a Urt espacro escogiao. En la de dE sar rolio del d se. ao. se despiiega el diseiio esquenr bado; expl:;.irando los .,versos sisr y se finalize con mayor grades ire de', perfeccionando ei d se a y dcnni nda con mayor precision la idea initial tie un presupuesto y un crono± rarna realistas. Urfa vez perfeco;ianado <_rl d se ico, se procede a la etapa de docurrientos de la construction: el equipo de trabao cort- vierte el disc o aprabado en un forma - to estandar de la Indust. ia, incluidos los pianos y csne i;5raciones. Es es d u mentos serail usados para las ofertas adquisiciones del proyecto en el merca- do, y le servira de gt is rl contratista durante el proceso de la construction. Duran'e la etapa >de ofertas y nego- tiac.`iortes, los docurrtentos de la cons- truction saldrrirt al mercado, y anon° resultado se obteridra un precio de mercado, Su equipo le a y-u'dard ra coo# t- pletar el niirrero definitive de mierre bros del equipo del proyecto, incluidos los sU..wnt ita.stu coristtuccion en la prdctica. La etapa de construction se expttci por si snisrna en gran parte. Ell algunas acasiones se ahorra algo de Berns o antes de ernpr-ender este etapa gracias 1 ry `r o L sterna t. yr las compras anticipadas de los eiementos que requieren de un perfodo largo entre el oedidu t„, la entrega, tales como i1 •iup; de 1rvAc, ios elemenros de !lumina- ciOn y los materiales impor- ados. Una etapa que do no no recibe la adecuada atenciOnes ia de la puesta en marcha. Eo eta fa;;e: se inician y ajustan 105 diversos sisternas, y its integrantes de su organizaci6n reciben orrentacion acercn de los nuevos espacios v sus res; pectivos sist ernas, Se radican los pianos y manuales de operaciOn ts tablecidos, y se inician los contratos de mantenimiento correspondientes a los siste- mas que los necesitan. Este tYeriodo tambien represents una oportunidad parael informe final que e entrega at equip de trabaio de la empresa de coast y para proceder a disolyerlo. En este proceso de informa. (-ion es mucisa lc; que se puede prender paca agre- garie a la rnemoria institu clonal de su compania. Busqueda del inmueble Su prograrna constituye una herramienta invaluable en la bUsqueda del nuevo inmueble. Es sorprendente vcr- c3rno r-nuchos acuden a nosotros con con, natos firmados, pero sin haber elaborado un progra- ma segtin el cual se juzgue is converricncia de los pre, dios escogiclos para tornar en arriendo. El programes el media que sirve para tarnizar tini- cantente aquelias daticys que verdaderamente le convienen a sti organiza- cie,m Elsolo proceso de for- mutat todas las preguntas que cornponen el programs lo prepararA para lograr una meior intuicirin sobre los itricios de valor correspen- dientes. Otro error conitin con, siste en setectionar et espa- cio estrictamente con base en el costa del canon de arrendamiento v e.n et area fisica. Los inrnuebies de un rnismo tartaric) no son igua- les, Fs esencial que its pro- fesionaies del equipo del proyecto evaltien cad a una de las edificationes para ver si ofrecen los senicios re quericios, tales como el su ministro apropiado de ener- gia electrica, las separacio nes actisticas respectivas, y si cumplen de manera efec tiva con los planes de distri- butiOn de areas y personal y la contiguidad necesaria entre departamentos obe- deciendo a una configura- tion deterrnMada. Los costos escondidos que irnplica el pone! en rnarcha estos servitios con, forine a. sus necesidades pueden representar una gran diferencia en la viabili- dad de terrenos aparente- mente semejantes, Tambien es esencial que sus arquitec- ros realicen un piano de dis- tribution de planta prelimi- nar de tualquier espacio que pueda constituir una segurt. da option viable, (En la segunda parte, esl.,ere con- tratos, gerencia del presu- puesto, gestirin del crono- grarna y equilibrio de hem- po, costcys y calidad), ublic with item ic on1-24,-07\ Priscilla A. Thompson Inmediater"ierk un concepto at dia Disefiar un estudio de noticias exige ineluir aspectos propios de la labor periodistica, las rutinas de produce& de un informativo y la agilidad que ello requiere con respecto a las necesidades arquitectOnicas. Este es el caso del lnformativo Canal RCN. Por Henry Salazar oncebir el clisefic, de un estudio de noticias requiere, en primer Itig,ar, la definition de un concepto arquilectani- co funcional; en set lugar. un concepto es;cenogra - EI fico atracrivo, y, par Ultimo. un concepto visual de eomunica don muy ctaro para las audierictas, Desde el moment° en que se piensa er una idea de estas dimensiones se inicia una tarea ardua y compleja, Grandes inversiones, espacios diferentes, tiempos de ejecuci6n, ver cOmo se ha hecho en otros lugares, participation de .muchas personas y dernasiadas ideas con intereses diferentes, porque lo imaginan distinto el director de noticias„ el escendLry afo, el editor v el priblic0. Sala Ce noreataN OVI Intorrndl.,) TV&VIDEO Latmoamorica • Meridian TV8-4 25/6/02 3:44 PM Page 1 SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEMirtl,c ON . para las estaciones de hoy Meridian Design Associates incorpora las nuevas tendencias para produccion de television en el diseno de estudios. Tony Argibay sostiene, ademas, que los estudios deben ser lugares de trabajo agradables. AI arquitecto de origen hispanoTony Argibay, le gusta usar la expresidn "video activo" para describir los espacios colectivos de mucha actividad que disena en sus instalaciones para estu- dios de radio y television. Como director de una conocida compania de arquitectos que tiene sede en Nueva York, y como miembro del Instituto Americano de Ar- quitectura (American Institute of Architec- ture, AIA) ha disenado una diversidad de estudios de radio y television: desde pe- quenos espacios de grabacion con aisla- miento acUstico, hasta la implementation de nuevas funciones de varios niveles dentro de los altos rascacielos. Y todos in- corporan su vision de colaboracibn y es- pacio, incluso los ambientes de trabajo. Argibay explico que cuando ve las ins- talaciones de emisoras de radio y televi- sion disenadas en los ultimos 20 anos, piensa que "codas representan grandes ambientes cerrados que corresponden a estructuras antiguas". El centro de transmision de la CBS es una antigua le- cheria, y los estudios de la ABC y la NBC estan ubi- cados en caballerizas an- teriores a la era del auto- movil. Opina que estos estu- dios son "espacios horri- bles", creados por inge- nieros de radio y televi- sion mas interesados en facilitar la entrada y salida de sus equipos y poder mantenerlos frios, que en la comodidad de los em- pleados. Anota que como en la actualidad el mundo de la television ha madurado, se ha vuel- to mas sensible a los nuevos metodos uti- lizados en el funcionamiento de la esta- ci6n. Argibay sostiene haber tenido mucho exito en la humanization del lugar de tra- bajo en empresas de radio y television, debido a que sus disenos proporcionan acceso eficiente a todos los componentes de un estudio y procuran ofrecer un am- biente agradable a los empleados de la estacion y de produccion, que trabajan alli durante muchas horas. Esto incluye elementos basicos como, por ejemplo, agregar ventanas a los cuartos tradicional- mente oscuros y aislados. "En un ambiente inhospito, los em- pleados se cansarian de estar sentados en el cuarto de control o en la sala de edi- cion, y esto haria que tomaran mas des- cansos y trabajaran menos —sostiene e! ar- quitecto—. Trato de dar una sensation de amplitud para que las personas se sientan bien en su trabajo. No puedo recordar un proyecto en el que no haya agregado ven- tanas." Entre los proyectos importantes disena- dos por Meridian Design Associates estan los nuevos estudios de CBS en Nueva York para el programa "Early Show", que costa- ron US$ 16 millones y se terminaron en 1999. En la actualidad, Argibay supervisa la instalacion de dos nuevos estudios de CNN en los pi- sos inferiores del edificio Ti- me -Life de AOL Time War- ner en Manhattan. lgual que en el proyecto nombrado, las instalaciones de CNN tienen salas para edicibn di- gital, oficinas administrati- vas y un estudio al nivel de la calle protegido con vidrio a prueba de balas. Esta edification de casi 1.500 metros cuadrados, destinada al show matinal en directo de la presentado- ra de CNN Paula Zahn, in- cluye una gran cantidad de redes de fibra bptica que in- Reimpreso de TVyVideo Labnoamence Edition 4 - Volumen 8 mayorjjunio 2002 Meridian TVS-4 25/6/02 3:44 PM Page 2 terconectan dos modernos estudios. El programa saldra al aire en junio, solo siete meses despues de iniciado el proyecto, Argibay dice que "lo verdaderamente diffcil de una esta- cidn de television como esta, es que tienes que hacerla en muy poco tiempo y es necesario realizar algu- nos acabados importantes para ade- cuar el espacio. Ademas, en proyec- tos de diseno como este, las instala- ciones electricas y el aire acondicio- nado requieren muchfsima atencidn, Esto no es tacit de hater". Otro proyecto anunciado del que Argibay se siente especialmente or- gulloso es Studio City NewYork, una edification de 15 pisos y 67.000 metros cuadrados, con estudios y areas de production que se proyecta construir en la zona occidental de Manhattan. Arrendara espacio y pro- porcionara servicios a la industria del cine y la television, con estudios aislados acusticamente, salas de edicidn digital, cuartos de control y una gran va- riedad de-.instalacione5 afines, que permi- tfran que los productores de cine y televi- sion creen programas en video digital de alta definition (HD) para format() de pan- talla ancha. Cuandu el edificio este termi- nado tendra, ademas, un gimnasio, un ri- guroso sistema de seguridad, estaciona- miento subterraneo y suites de lujo en el penthouse para actores y presentadores famosos. La construccidn de Studio City, desde los cimientos, con un costo cercano a los US$ 375 millones, le permitira a Argibay eludir los compromisos que tendrfa que adoptar si trabajara con una organization existente. Segun Argibay, "cuando se di- sena algo desde los cimientos, es posible crear un ambiente flexible que se pueda adaptar a un cambio en los planes del in- quilino o a un crecimiento futuro". El nuevo edificio, ademas de siete es- tudios de 370 a 1.500 metros cuadrados (dos de los cuales se podran ampliar a 2.500 metros), tendra siete mil metros cuadrados de espacio adicional para usar como oficinas de production, camerinos y salas de ensayo, salones para proyec- cidn, un teatro para 300 personas, espa- cio para el ptiblico, cuartos de control, salas de edicidn, talleres y bodegasjunto a cada escenario. Argibay nacid en Cuba en 1952 y a mediados de los sesenta emigrd a Estados Unidos. Despues de obtener su grado de licenciatura en arquitectura en el lnstituto Pratt en 1976 y mientras cursaba su maestrfa en arquitectura con una beca completa, comenzd a trabajar para le companfa de Maurice Wasseman en Nueva York, disenando edificios de ofici- nas y otros espacios. En 1980, cuando trabajaba en un proyecto que inclufa ins- talaciones de audio y video, se dio cuen- ta de que la industria de production de television y video necesitaba diseno de REPRESENTANTES NEW YORK Oficina Principal 532 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 t. 212-431.8643 • f. 212-431-8775 MIAMI 10560 NW 27th Street, Suite 101-B Miami, FL 33172 t. 305.468-0017 • f. 305-468-0378 GINEBRA Meridian ! DPX Architectes 20, rue Boissonnas, 1227 Acacias Geneve, Switzerland t. 41-22-343-4101 • f. 41-22-343-4124 CONTACTOS: Antonio Argibay tony@meridiandesign.com Bice Wilson bite@meridiandesign.cor; Gustavo Vazquez gus@meridiandesign.com Submitted Into the public record in connection with item'Z I't4-15" on -26- 07 Priscilla A. 'Chomps n City Clerk estudios y escenarios de grabacidn con excelente sonido y mucha calidad, pe- ro no habfa companfa que to ofreciera. Pronto comenzd a disenar estudios de grabacidn y radio en la misma Nue- va York. En 1982 se independizo y fun- dd Meridian Design Associates Archi- tects, con Brice C. Wilson, AIA, alumno y companero de Pratt, pionero en la te- levision interactiva. Mientras se espe- cializaban en el diseno integral de estu- dios de television abierta y por cable, Meridian proyectd espacios para em- presas y corporaciones. Ahora cuentan con un nuevo socio, Gustavo Vazquez. Debido a la implosion puntocom, la companfa es ahora mas pequena que hace dos anos, cuando sus jngresos su- peraron los US$ 4 millones anuales y tenfa 28 empleados que disenaban ser- vicios para diversas empresas punto- com. Meridian Design Associates em- plea ahora 18 personas, entre las que se incluyen varios arquitectos de origen latino. Argibay sostiene que sus disenos de "video activo" reflejan los nuevos meto- dos de production de muchos programas de television abierta y por cable. en los que reporteros o presentadores elniten desde el escritorio de su sala de redac- cion o taller, como el estudio de televi- sjdn de Martha Stewart, construido por Meridian Design Associates en su casa de Connecticut, y explica que disfruta dise- nando una edification de multimedia fle- xible donde la camara pueda viajar y gra- bar en cualquier parte. "La programacidn se hace en todas partes —agrega—. Hubo una epoca en que la television era algo transitorio que sucedla en un templo en algtin lugar. Ahora tratamos de que todos tengan acceso a la production de televi- sion y pelfculas". Argibay se muestra optimista respecto a la presencia, cada vez mayor, del mer- cado de television hispana en la ciudad de Nueva York, donde Telemundo y Uni- vision mantienen oficinas satelite. Debi - do a que NBC adquirid recientemente a Telemundo, Argibay ve la posibilidad de que se construyan mas estudios o de que se realicen nuevos trabajos en los existen- tes. Tanto NBC como Telemundo son clientes de Meridian Design Associates y ya han contratado a Argibay para cons- truir estudios en Miami. Reimpreso de TVyVideo Latinoam€rica, Edicion 4 - Volumen 8, mayo/junio 2002 SLvT i ED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM w ON 7-24-07 . Buenos Aires February 15th, 2007 City of Miami Planning Department Dear Sirs, We have been inforrned of the projected construction of an arts and entertainment complex in the heart of the Entertainment District of Miami. TEXOART BROK E R S S. E F• MM U S F O S We manage a traveling arts museum that exhibits exceptional art pieces such as the Dail Bronze Collection and the Picasso Ceramic Collection. We have a 15 year trajectory bringing incredible pieces of art to the public and have been looking for a permanent location in Miami for a while. Our aim is to expose the Miami public to a permanent collection of art and different traveling exhibits throughout the year. We were introduced to this project by a prominent local architect, Mr. Dean B. Lewis during a visit to his studio. We believe we have found the perfect venue in the Max Tower and want to express our interest in being part of this unique project. Sincerely, Texo Art PALACIO ALCORTA - ;Martin Coronado 3260 Loft 108 (1425) Cap. Fed. - Bs. As. Argentina - Tel. / Fax: (.541) 807-5141/4A SUBM[[1J1; PUBLIC RECOR ITEM ;if ON 7-2e-o7 Miami, March 12, 2007 Prema LLC Attn Mr. Jordi F. Verite Dear Mr. Verite: Entertainment Group We have been informed by one of our main vendors of the pending construction of a film and entertainment building in the heart of the Entertainment District of Miami. We work and represent several major networks and production companies in Latin America and we are in dire need of a hub to concentrate our work in Miami. We are exceptionally interested in a complete working solution to us and our customers and for what I am told your concept building will contemplate hotel accommodations, restaurant, studio facilities and office space. A total packaged solution. We have a 20 year track history of directing, producing and managing talent in Miami. We have been looking for a permanent location in Miami for a while and your building fits our needs. Please let us know when can we meet to further discuss this project and when can we expect to have occupancy. We would like to express our interest in being part of this unique building. Very truly yours, Gabriel Roccatagliata President Voice: 786.709.8001 Email: gabrieIc stonecutgroup.com www.stonecutgroup.com 2828 Coral Way — Suite 203 Miami, FL. 33145 — Phone 305.648.2662 SUBMITTED INTu PUBLIC RECORD FG:T ITEM Ifif/5- Otsl Miami City Commission Mi am Florida Dear Sir or Madam: • MBR / DESIGN GROUP Miami, April 22nd , 2007 Ref: Max Miami Project My name is Horacio MALVICINO, Managing Director of the MBR Design Group Inc. (www.mbr-design-group.com). As owner of one of the leading acoustic design & system integration company in the world, with home base in Miami, F1 since 2001 and actively working in the broadcast business since 1985, we are very excited about the Max Miami Project. After reading the article published by the Miami Herald in regards to this project, we are very excited about the business possibilities that this might generate in South Florida. South Florida, as the Mecca of Southern Entertainment, is lacking most of the resources that this project will bring to the emerging Arts & Entertainment District. I urge the Miami City Commission to approve and support this development. Very Truly Yours, Horacio MALVICINO MBR Design Group Inc. Managing Director 2090 NW 79th Avenue. Miami, Fl 33178 (786) 853-4612 MBR Design Group Inc. 2290 NW 79th Avenue. Miami, FL 33122. (786) 853-4612 www.mbr-design-group.com From: Howard Salus [mailto:hsalus@entnews.com] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 12:12 PM To: jordi@veritedistributors.com , jordi@maxmiami.com Subject: RE: FW: Max Miami - IMPORTANT To whom it may concern, UbM[[TED INTO (. PUBLIC RECORD FC:. ITEM rif4-6 ON �-io-07 I wish to commend Mr. Jordi Verite for his extraordinary vision. Max Miami was made for this community and this man who wishes to make it happen deserves applause from both the business and private sectors. This is one of the most exciting projects I have come across in the 27 years we have been reporting on arts, dining and entertainment in South Florida. It has been a pleasure getting to know Mr. Verite and he can expect our support. Howard Salus, Founder ENTERTAINMENT NEWS & VIEWS hsalusAentoews.com cell - (305) 761-6366 ofc. - (305) 770-4501 fax - (305) 770-4502 P.O. Box 38-1817 Miami, FL 33238 www.entnews.com DEDICATED TO THE GOOD LIFE From: Vanessa Cepero [mailto:vicepero©UNIVISION.NET] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 7:03 PM To: Jillian Seltzer Cc: msarnoff©miamigov.com; Jordi.verite©maxmiami.com Subject: RE: MAX Miami Says Thank You! SUBMITTED INTO 7 PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM rgi-y ON,-24,.o, . „_,. ..cap jlii�a;:, tv:a�,, `. iS:.�:: :., - Hope this e-mail finds you doing well. Many thanks for sending this information my way. The project looks wonderful, and I wish I would have attended the event a few weeks back. Congratulations! Please keep me in mind for future events and so forth. Best wishes, Vanessa M. Cepero Univision Network Limited Partnership Promotions Department 9405 N.W. 41 Street ".iami, FL 33178 Office: 305.471.8219 Fax: 305.471.8295 Mobile: 305.450.7665 vice Pero@u n ivision.net www.univision.com May15th, 2007 To Prema L.L.C. 168 SE 1st Street Miami, FL 33131 Gentlemen, LhiNfiTTED INTO HE UBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM ii2.4./.5- ON 7-26.07 We are landowners in the Arts and Entertainment area of Overtown. Our holdings are one block to the south. The city of Miami posted notices some time ago but we understand that the hearings have not taken place yet. We also learned of the Max Tower project from articles published in the trade and believe that Dean B. Lewis has created a remarkable structure that will greatly enhance and change the area. We would like to offer our wholehearted congratulations. We would like to be informed of the dates hearings will take place in order to attend and lend our support for this project. Trrully� yours, 1 � Ferns dote Carolis arolis Design /President www,decarolisdfesig n.com (786) 286-8846 Partner -Owner of Lot 1542 NE 1st Ave. Miami FI From: gutgroup@aol.com [mailto:gutgroup@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 3:47 PM To: dlewis@dblal.us Cc: GutGroup@aol.com Subject: email of support for MAXMIAMI Tower from Gene Gutierrez Dean, Please accept this email as my letter of support for your new building project, MAXMIAMI. I understand that the building will be located at the intersection of 16th street and NE 1st avenue. I also understand that the building will be 36 stories tall and tentatively be the headquarters for some Fortune 500 companies. Please be advised that my plant is also located at that same intersection. The Gutierrez Group 1598 NE 1st Avenue Miami, Florida 33132 I understand that you will be presenting this email as one of several letters of support to the City of Miami Zoning Board, or other regulatory agency. Please feel free to use my company as a reference of support. My company telephone number is 305.373.1919. Good Luck, Gene Gutierrez President The Gutierrez Group 1598 NE 1st Avenue Miami, Florida 33132 SUEMH' i EU INTO U THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR