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LEGISTAR FILE ID: 07-00049mu
APPLICANT
REQUEST/LOCATION
COMMISSION DISTRICT
ZONING DISTRICT(S)
SITE AREA
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PETITION
PLANNING RECOMMENDATION
October 3, 2007 Item # 7
N. Patrick Range, Esquire, on behalf of Calle Ocho, LLC.
Consideration of a Major Use Special Permit for the
Nordica on 8th project, located at approximately 705, 709,
719-729 SW 12 Avenue, 1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 and
1177 SW 8 Street, 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152, 1162 SW
7 Street. [Little Havana NET District]
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R-3 (Multifamily Medium Density Residential) w/SD-12
(Special Buffer Overlay District); C-1 (Restricted
Commercial) District with w/SD-25 (SW 8TH St. Special
Overlay District); SD-14 (Latin Quarter Commercial -
Residential and Residential Districts).
2.99± acres (Gross) and 2.19± acres (Net)
See supporting documentation
Consideration of a Resolution, approving with conditions, a
Major Use Special Permit pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, for the Nordica
on 8th project, to be located at approximately 705, 709,
719-729 SW 12 Avenue, 1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 and
1177 SW 8 Street, 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152, 1162 SW
7 Street, Miami, Florida, to construct an approximate 152
foot, 13 story high mixed -use structure to be comprised of
approximately 387 total multifamily residential units with
recreational amenities; approximately 4, 459 square feet of
restaurant space; approximately 11, 810 square feet of
retail space; and approximately 477 total parking spaces.
APPROVAL with conditions
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS See supporting documentation
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION
VOTE:
CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING DEPARTMENT
444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1500
Date Printed: 9/26/2007 Page 1
ANALYSIS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
for
Nordica on 8th
located at approximately 1145 SW 8TH Street.
FILE ID: 07-00049mu
Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida,
the subject proposal for Nordica on 8th project (07-00049mu) has been reviewed to allow a
Major Use Special Permit per Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17, located at approximately 1145 SW 8TH
Street, with the legal description attached as "Exhibit A", will be comprised of a Mixed Use
Multifamily Residential Building of 387 residential units with approximately 338,246 square feet
of residential floor area, approximately 19,133 square feet of non-residential floor area, and a
total of 477 total parking stalls. The proposed structure will have a maximum height of 152 feet
0 inches NGVD at top of architectural feature of the building; providing for certain floor area
ratio ("FAR") bonuses.
This MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT encompasses the following Special Permits and request:
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701. Definition (8) and
ARTICLE 9, Section 914, Sub -Section 914.1 Dwelling unit, square footage, and off-street park-
ing bonuses for contribution to Affordable Housing Trust Fund; exceptions, to allow an increase
up to twenty (25) percent of additional floor area as a development bonus of approximately
19,629.93 square feet, the user shall make a non-refundable bonus developer contribution of
twelve (12) dollars and forty (40) cents per square foot for a total amount of $243,411.13 to the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund administered by the City of Miami;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (9) and
ARTICLE 5, Sect. 502. PUD districts; minimum area, maximum densities and maximum floor
area ratios permitted (a)(c), to allow up to 20 % increase of floor area ratio, for an increase of
approximately 56,291.5 square feet of floor area;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (1), for residen-
tial development involving in excess of two hundred (200) units;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 6, Section 625.3, to allow the construction of a
new development in SD-25 districts;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 6, Section 614.3, to allow the construction of a
new development in SD-14, SD-14.1 districts;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article 4, Section 401, C-1 Restricted Commercial,
Class II Special Permits required, to allow an increase of the maximum allowed footprint of 40
the Gross Lot Area to 60% GLA;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article SD-14, Latin Quarter Commercial -Residential and
Residential District, Section 614.3.5 (3), Building footprint, Class II Special Permit required, to
allow an increase of the maximum allowed footprint of 40 % the Gross Lot Area to 60% GLA;
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CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1512. Class II Special Permit re-
quired for waiver of design standard and guidelines, to allow a waiver of City of Miami Off-
street Parking Guides & Standards, only for reduction of required backup distance in driveway
isles from 23 feet to 22 feet;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 908, Sub -Section 908.2, and Access,
to allow driveways of width greater than 25 feet;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 927. Temporary structures, occupan-
cies, and uses during construction, criteria for special permits, to allow temporary structures,
occupancies, and uses reasonably necessary for construction such as construction fence, cov-
ered walkway and if encroaching public property must be approved by other city departments;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 906, Sub -Section 906.9. Temporary
special events; special permits; criteria, to allow temporary carnival, festival, fair or similar type
event on privately owned or City -owned land such as a ground breaking ceremony;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 916, Sub -Section 916.2.1. Temporary
special event parking, to allow parking for temporary special event such as ground breaking
ceremonies;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 918, Sub -Section 918.2. Temporary
off-street offsite parking for construction crews, criteria, to allow temporary off-street offsite
parking, for construction crews working on a residential -commercial project under construction,
within C-1 or more permissive zoning district;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 920, Sub -Section 920.1.2. Limitations
on occupancy of mobile homes, to allow parking of mobile homes, trailers or manufactured
homes, when authorized for security or other purposes in connection with land development
such as construction trailer(s) and other temporary construction offices such as watchman's
quarters, leasing and sales centers;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per, ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5, Sub -Section 10.5.4.3, C-1 Re-
stricted Commercial, Temporary Signs (3), to allow temporary development signs;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.6, Sub -Section 10.6.3.14. SD-14,
SD-14.1, SD-14.2 Latin Quarter Commercial -Residential and Residential District, Temporary
Signs (3), to allow temporary development signs;
REQUEST, for waiver of CHAPTER 36 NOISE, Section 36-6 Construction Equipment (a) per-
mitting the operation of construction equipment exceeding the sound level of a reading of 0.79
weighted average dBA at any time and/or day subject to the City Manager Exception pursuant
to Section 36-6 (c) and all the applicable criteria;
REQUEST for applicable PHASED PROJECT, subject to qualifications by the Director of the
Planning Department, at the written request of the property owner (s)
REQUEST for applicable MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, that the following conditions be re-
quired at the time of issuance of Shell Permit instead of at issuance of Foundation Permit:
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The requirement to record in the Public Records a Declaration of Covenants and/or Restric-
tions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and fa-
cilities will be by the property owner and/or a mandatory property owner association;
And the requirement to record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of
a Unity of Title.
Pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, approval of the
requested Major Use Special Permit shall be considered sufficient for the subordinate permits
requested and referenced above as well as any other special approvals required by the City
which may be required to carry out the requested plans.
In determining the appropriateness of the proposed project, the Planning Department
has referred this project to the Large Scale Development Committee (LSDC) and the
Planning Internal Design Review Committee for additional input and recommendations;
the following findings have been made:
• It is found that the proposed development project will benefit the area by creating additional
commercial and residential opportunities in the Little Havana NET District, located
immediately west of SW 12th Avenue between SW 7th and SW 8t" Streets
• It is found that the subject property is located in the "Lawrence Estate and Co's
Subdivision" Plat within the East Little Havana neighborhood of the City.
• It is found that the property is comprised for different zoning designations R-3 (Multifamily
Medium Density Residential) w/SD-12 (Special Buffer Overlay District); C-1 (Restricted
Commercial) District with w/SD-25 (SW 8TH St. Special Overlay District); SD-14 (Latin
Quarter Commercial -Residential and Residential Districts).
• It is found that pursuant to the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan of the City of Miami,
Florida, the existing Future Land Use categories for the properties are "Restricted
Commercial" and "Medium Density Multifamily Residential".
• It is found that the residential density of the project (387 units at 177 units per acre) is
below the maximum 438 units (200 units per acre) on the 2.19± net acre site.
• Pursuant to Article 17 and Section 914.1, the proposed project is requesting a development
bonus of 19,629.93 square feet of additional floor area, and shall pay into the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund at amount of $12.40 per square foot which represents a total amount
of $243,411.13.
• It is found that the project is expected to cost approximately $90,000,000, and to employ
approximately 89 workers during construction (FTE-Full Time Employees); The project will
also result in the creation of approximately 40 permanent new jobs (FTE) and will generate
approximately $667,468 annually in tax revenues to the City (2007 dollars).
• It is found that Miami -Dade Public Schools provided a preliminary review of the proposed
project on August 24, 2006. The student population generated by this development is
estimated at 110 students. The schools serving this area are for Elementary (53 students):
Riverside (151% Florida Inventory School Houses (FISH) Capacity for the proposed
project) and Frederick Douglas (64% - FISH); Jose de Diego Middle (24 students) — 98%
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FISH; and Booker T. Washington Senior High (33 students) — 69% FISH. Pursuant to the
interlocal agreement, Riverside Elementary is above the threshold of 115%.
• It is found that on September 12, 2006, the Miami -Dade Aviation Department provided a
Height Analysis review of the proposed project and found that it is not necessary to file with
the FAA, however, any cranes of this project exceeding 200 feet AMSL (Above Mean Sea
Level) must be filed by the construction contractor using the form 7460-1, "Notice of
Proposed Construction Alteration for Determination of Known Hazards".
• It is found that the Large Scale Development Committee reviewed the project on
September 13, 2006 to address the expressed technical concerns raised at said Large
Scale Development Committee meeting.
• It is found that on December 12, 2006, the City's Traffic Consultant, URS Corp., provided a
review (W.O. #166) of the Traffic Impact Analysis submitted by the applicant and has found
the traffic analysis sufficient.
• It is found that on September 14, 2007, The Spinnaker Group, Inc., Environmental
Consultants provided an "Environmental Impact Analysis Statement" for the project,
concluding that "the proposed development site is appropriate and has a favorable
environmental impact within the immediate neighborhood".
• It is found that the proposed project was reviewed for design appropriateness by the Urban
Development Review Board on September 9, 2006, which recommended Approval (UDRB
Reso. 9-21-06-9) with conditions.
• It is found that the Internal Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed project on
October 6, 2005 and on September 18, 2007 and the following pertinent comments were
made: Pedestrian Realm: 1) Continue sidewalk paving materials across vehicular areas
and ramp driveway up to the sidewalk within the landscape verge; 2) Minimize vehicular /
pedestrian conflicts by reducing the amount of curb cuts in the proposal, 3) Articulate the
pedestrian sidewalk to give dominance to the pedestrian realm over the vehicular areas.
Vehicles shall rise to the sidewalk level with ramping beginning at the outer edge of the
curb, with the ramp slope being the maximum allowed by Public Works. Architecture: 1)
The committee appreciates the applicant's efforts to reduce the height and bulk of the
structure, but finds that the building is still out of scale with the surrounding neighborhood,
2) Provide specifications and details of what type of materials are being proposed to screen
the parking garage; Landscaping: 1) Provide a continuous canopy of shade trees along
S.W. 7t" Street. These shade trees shall be aligned close to the edge of the curb in the
public right of way (at no greater than 33' on center) to provide a buffer for pedestrians from
vehicular traffic.
Based on these findings, the Planning Department is recommending approval of the
requested Development Project with the following conditions:
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and
other laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of a building permit including
the required Affordable Housing Trust fund contribution of 19,629.93 square feet times $12.40
per square foot for a total amount of $243,411.13 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
administered by the City of Miami.
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2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the option of the
Department, and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems;
further submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction,
demonstrating how the Police Department recommendations, if any, have been incorporated
into the PROJECT security and construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director
why such recommendations are impractical.
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue
indicating APPLICANT'S coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the
Department of Fire -Rescue in the review of the scope of the PROJECT, owner responsibility,
building development process and review procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire
protection and life safety systems, exiting, vehicular access and water supply.
4) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of Solid
Waste that the PROJECT has addressed all concerns of the said Department prior to the
obtainment of a shell permit.
5) Comply with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan (including a
Contractor/Subcontractor Participation Plan) submitted to the City as part of the Application for
Development Approval, with the understanding that the APPLICANT must use its best efforts to
follow the provisions of the City's Minority/Women Business Affairs and Procurement Program
as a guide.
6) Record the following in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, prior to the
issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy, a Declaration of
Covenants and Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all
common areas and facilities will be by the property owner or a mandatory property owner
association in perpetuity.
7) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the City with a recorded copy of the
MUSP permit resolution and development order, and further, an executed, record able unity of
title or covenant in lieu of unity of title agreement for the subject property; said agreement shall
be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.
8) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that includes
the following: a temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy; a construction
noise management plan with an enforcement policy; and a maintenance plan for the temporary
construction site; said plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning
Department prior to the issuance of any building permits and shall be enforced during
construction activity. All construction activity shall remain in full compliance with the provisions
of the submitted construction plan; failure to comply may lead to a suspension or revocation of
this Major Use Special Permit.
9) In so far as this Major Use Special Permit includes the subordinate approval of a
series of Class I Special Permits for which specific details have not yet been developed or
provided, the applicant shall provide the Planning Department with all subordinate Class I
Special Permit plans and detailed requirements for final review and approval of each one prior
to the issuance of any of the subordinate approvals required in order to carry out any of the
requested activities and/or improvements listed in this development order or captioned in the
plans approved by it.
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10) If the project is to be developed in phases, the Applicant shall submit an interim
plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land occupying future
phases of this Project in the event that the future phases are not developed, said plan shall
include a proposed timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning
Director.
11) Pursuant to design related comments received by the Planning Director, the
applicant shall meet the following conditions: a) Provide a continue sidewalk paving materials
across vehicular areas and ramp driveway up to the sidewalk within the landscape verge;
b) Provide plans showing how the amount of curb cuts in the proposal will be mitigated in order
to minimize vehicular / pedestrian conflicts; c) Articulate the pedestrian sidewalk to give
dominance to the pedestrian realm over the vehicular areas. Vehicles shall rise to the sidewalk
level with ramping beginning at the outer edge of the curb, with the ramp slope being the
maximum allowed by Public Works; d) Reduce the height and/or introduce additional step
backs that will soften the impact of this project on the neighboring properties, e) Provide a new
landscape plan indicating what types of materials that are being proposed to screen the
parking garage. A continuous canopy of shade trees to S.W. 7th Street shall be provided close
to the edge of curb in the public right of way (at no greater than 33' on center) to provide a
buffer for pedestrians from vehicular traffic, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
12) Pursuant to comments by the City of Miami Public Works Department, the following
conditions shall be required of the applicant: (a) S.W. 12 Avenue: Coordinate with the Florida
Department of Transportation for any proposed improvements and replacement of any
damaged sidewalk, pavement and curb and gutter. (b) S.W. 7 Street: Coordinate with the the
Florida Department of Transportation for any proposed improvements and replacement of any
damaged sidewalk, pavement and curb and gutter. (c) S.W. 7 Street: Coordinate with the the
Florida Department of Transportation for any proposed improvements and replacement of any
damaged sidewalk, pavement and curb and gutter
13) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Development Order, record a certified
copy of the Development Order specifying that the Development Order runs with the land and
is binding on the Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
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Res
FUTURE LAND USE MAP
ricted Commercial
Medium Density Multifami y Resident al
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3
SW 8TH ST
0 130 260
1-
SW 7TH ST
Duplex - Reside
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520 Feet
Address: 705, 709, 719-729 SW 12 Avenue
1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 & 1177 SW 8 Street
1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152, 1162 SW 7 Street
0 130 260
I
ZONING ATLAS MAP
520 Feet
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Address: 705, 709, 719-729 SW 12 Avenue
1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 & 1177 SW 8 Street
1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152, 1162 SW 7 Street
0 130 260
520 Feet
1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1
Address: 705, 709, 719-729 SW 12 Avenue
1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 & 1177 SW 8 Street
1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152, 1162 SW 7 Street
Projects in the Vicinity
Nordica on 8
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No. Name
1 Havana Village (fka Little Town) #
2 Nordica on 8 #
3 Latin Quarters #
4 Latitude on the River (fka River Place)#
Floors Units
10 88
15 415
17 72
Status
D APPLICATION PHASE
D APPLICATION PHASE
E PRELIMINARY PHASE
42 455 B UNDER CONSTRUCTION
#-Indicates Mixed -Use Project with Retail and/or Office uses
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December 12, 2006 pL
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Ms. [ilia 1. Medina, AICP
Assistant Transportation Coordinator
City of Miami, Office of the City Manager/Transportation
444 SW 2nd Avenue (10th Floor)
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: Nordica on 8 (WO # 166)
Sufficiency Letter
Dear Ms. 1uledina:
Via Fax and US Mail
Subsequent to our September 11, 2006 review comments for the subject project, we have
received a revised traffic report along with a formal response from Fandrei Consulting Inc. (FCI)
dated December 2, 2006. We have also received a revised site plan showing the turning radius
of the delivery trucks from FCI. Photocopy of the response letter and revised site plan from FCI
are attached herewith.
Please note that the applicant has stated that the current site plan has been revised to address
the issue of excessive queue length at the SW 71h Street Driveway. According to the revised
site plan, vehicles from the retail and office parking area will exit through the SW 8th Street
Driveway. The applicant also concluded that the revision of the site plan eliminates the queuing
problem.
At this time, we conclude that the revised traffic report along with the subsequent submittal
meets all the traffic requirements and the report is found to be sufficient.
Should yoga have any questions, please call Quazi Masood or me at 954.739.1881.
Sincerel
UR
rati n Southern
Raj ' anmug
Seni. Traffic Engineer
Attachment
Cc: Mr. Antonio E. Perez, Planner I1, City of Miami (Fax: 305.416.1443)
Mr. Manny A. Vega, Engineer 1, City of Miami Zoning (Fax: 305.416.1490)
Mr. Henry A Fandrei, PE, PTOE - FCI (Fax: 305.921.9940)
URS Corporation
Lakeshore Complex
5100 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-6375
Tel: 954.739.1881
Fax: 954.739.1789
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECEIVED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
2006 SEP -8 PM 2: 87
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Stephanie N. GrindelI, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE:
SUBJECT:
August 29, 2006
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
FILE :
Large Scale Development Review -
NORDICA ON 8
The Public Works Department has reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the
development entitled NORDICA ON 8 Iocated at 1107-77 S.W. 8 Street and has the
following comments.
1. S.W. 12 Avenue is zoned 81.0 feet, an additional 10.5 feet of right of way
dedication is required along the avenue. S.W. 8 Street is zoned 70 feet and
an additional 10 feet of right of way dedication of Lot 12 on the north side
of the street is required.
2. A 25 foot corner radius dedication is required at the intersections of the
base building lines at S.W. 7 Street and S.W. 12 Avenue and at S.W. 8 Street
and S.W. 12 Avenue.
3. The proposed structure must not encroach beyond the zoned right of way
line (base building Line) of S.W. 12 Avenue, S.W. 7 Street, S.W. 8 Street and
at the 25 foot corner radius. The proposed building is not permitted to
encroach beyond the base building line at any level, above or below grade.
Please refer to page A- 2.3.
4. The proposed island in the S.W. 7 Street driveway entrance interferes with
truck maneuvering turns.
5. Insufficient back up distance is provided for the accessible parking area.
Standard parking spaces are 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long and require a 23
foot back-up distance. A Special Class II permit is required to reduce the
back-up distance.
6. The maximum slope for a driveway ramp sloping downward toward the
street is 1:10 for the last 20 feet to the property line. All stormwater must be
retained on site including the driveways and plazas on private property
adjacent to the public streets. All plazas and driveways must be graded or
trench drains provided to prevent "sheet flow" from entering the right of
Way. If deep drainage wells are selected for stormwater disposal, they
must be located on -site in an open area to accommodate future
maintenance access.
7. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building
floor elevation must be accomplished on private property. Stairs, ramps,
retaining walls, etc. will not be permitted in the public right of way and the
Ana GeIabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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August 29, 2006
record profile street grade cannot be changed to accommodate the
proposed building ground floor elevation.
8. An agreement between the City of Miami and the property owner is
required for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk treatment located in
the public right of way. Public Works approval and permit is required for
any landscaping improvements in the right of way. An FDOT permit is
required for any work on S.W. 12 Avenue, S.W. 7 Street and S.W. 8 Street.
The proposed trees located at the corner of S.W. 12 Avenue and S.W. 8
Street are in direct conflict with the corner visibility triangle.
9. Continuous pedestrian sidewalk is required within the public right of way
abutting the project site without requiring pedestrians to enter private
property. Along S.W. 12 Avenue, S.W. 8 Street and S.W. 7 Street, the
sidewalk width must comply with A.D.A. clearance requirements.. All
greenspace and landscaping required by the Zoning Ordinance must be
accommodated on private property. Greenspace and landscaping within
the public right of way cannot be included in the calculations for meeting
greenspace zoning requirements.
10. Florida. Department of Transportation approval and permit is required for
the proposed driveways on S.W. 7 Street and S.W. 8 Street. Driveways
must comply with F.D.O.T. regulations.
11. Public Works policy requires that no closures of vehicular travel lanes will
be permitted during the course of construction unless a temporary
replacement lane, approved by the Public Works Department, is
constructed and maintained by the Contractor throughout the duration of
the lane closure. A maintenance of traffic plan is required for any
temporary right of way closure request.
12. In order to mitigate traffic congestion and problems associated with
unregulated parking throughout the neighborhood, the
Contractor/Developer shall be required to provide approved, designated
off -site parking for workers and a shuttle service to the work site. The
parking/shuttle plan shall be coordinated with the local City of Miami
NET Service Center.
13. This project is 10.95 acres in total construction area. Therefore, sediment
and erosion control methods of construction must comply with the City of
Miami Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4). This project will
require a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment permit. For additional information,
please contact the Public Works Department at (305) 416- 1200 or
www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following
street improvements:
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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August 29, 2006
S.W. 12 Avenue: Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation for any
proposed improvements and replacement of any damaged sidewalk, pavement and
curb and gutter.
S.W. 7 Street: Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation for any
proposed improvements and replacement of any damaged sidewalk, pavement and
curb and gutter.
S.W. 8 Street: Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation for any
proposed improvements and replacement, of any damaged sidewalk, pavement and
curb and gutter.
Pavement restoration for all water and sewer extensions, existing damaged pavement
and pavement damaged during construction, as determined by the City inspector, shall
include milling and resurfacing of the full pavement width, curb to curb, along the
entire length of the excavation and/or damaged pavement area. Handicap ramps, in
compliance with ADA standards, are required at both corners adjacent to the project
site. A thorough cleaning of all stormwater drainage inlets and storm sewer pipes
adjacent to the building site shall be required at the completion of the project. The
streets and avenues adjacent to the project site must be clear of dust and construction
debris at all times.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard Helmers,
Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1217.
SNG/H/EE
EiVifits
c: MSA ARCHITECTS, INC. • Architecture and Planning
7695 S.W. 104 Street, Suite 100
Miami, Florida 33156
Astor Development
Att: Henry Torres, Developer
SBS Tower
2601 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Roberto Lavernia, Chief of Land Development, Planning Department
Manuel Vega, Zoning Department
bc: Development and Roadway Plans Section
Central
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Commercial Airport:
Miami International Airport
PLANNING DPARTHEtl-
2006 SEP ! 9 P11 2; 24
General Aviation Airports:
Dade -Collier Training & Transition
Homestead General
Kendall-Tamiami Executive
Opa-locka
Opa-locka West
Mr. Roberto Lavernia
Chief of Land Development
City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Ave, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33130
September 12, 2006
RE: Height Analysis for the Nordica 8 Project,
located at 1107-77 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL
Dear Mr. Lavernia:
Miami -Dade Aviation Department
P.Q. Box 592075
Miami, Florida 33159
T 305-876-7000 F 305-876-0948
www.miami-airport.com
miamidade.gov
The Miami -Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has reviewed your Large Scale Development
Submittal dated August 16, 2006 for a height analysis for the above referenced project. Our
review finds that an assumed 188 ft AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level) structure at this location
conforms to the Miami -Dade County Height Zoning Ordinance.
This height determination is an estimate issued on a preliminary or advisory basis. It is not
necessary to file with the FAA for the structure height as stated above by using form 7460-1
`Notice of Proposed Construction Alteration for Determination of Known Hazards'. However,
any construction cranes for this project exceeding 200 ft AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level)
must be filed by the construction contractor using the same form. The form is available
through this office or through the FAA website: https://oeaaa.faa.gov. This form should be
mailed to: Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Airspace Branch - ASW-520, 2601
Meacham Blvd, Ft. Worth, TX 76137-0520. Alternatively, the developer may "e-file" online at
https://oeaaa.faa.gov
Please note that the airspace review process is governed by two different regulations: the
Miami -Dade County Height Zoning Ordinances and Federal Regulation Title 14 Part 77. The
FAA has its own airspace evaluation requirements, and issues airspace determinations for
structures and cranes based on the particular facts then presented before the FAA. The County's
Department of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) or the applicable municipal building official
determines whether the County's zoning requirements and height limitations are met,
and FAA determines whether FAA building, marking and height requirements are met.
This determination is based, in part, on the description provided to us by you, which includes
specific building locations and heights. Any changes in building locations/layouts or heights will
void this determination. Any future construction or alteration, including an increase to heights
requires separate notice to the FAA and the Miami -Dade -Aviation Department:
Mr. Roberto Lavernia
September 12, 2006
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Should you have any questions in obtaining and/or filling out FAA form 7460-1 or if I can be of
any further assistance, please feel free to contact me at ,:76-8080.
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cc: S. Harman
J. Bunting
A. Herrera
Diane O'Quinn Williams, Department of Planning and Zoning
Al Torres, Department of Planning and Zoning
Damon Holness, Department of Planning and Zoning
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez, City of Miami
Kevin Walford, City of Miami
Orlando Toledo, City of Miami
Earl Newalu, FAA
File Airspace
**PRELIMINARY**
SCHOOL IMPACT REVIEW ANALYSIS
August 24, 2006
FOR INFORMATINAL PURPOSES ONLY; THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR. SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING ARE NOT TRIGGERED SINCE THE
APPLICANT IS NOT REQUESTING ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL DENSITY OVER WHAT IS
CURRENTLY ALLOWED IN THE PROPERTY'S ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
APPLICATION: Nordica 8
REQUEST: Large Scale Development
(LSD Meeting September 13, 2006)
EXISTING ZONING: SD-14 (1.80 net acre - 200 DU/acre) and C-1 "Restricted Commercial"
with SD-25 (.456 net acre - 150 DU/acre)
ACRES: +2.26 net acres
LOCATION:
MSA/
MULTIPLIER:
NUMBER OF
UNITS:
Approximately located between SW 11 & 12 Avenue and between SW 7
& 8 Street, Miami
5.1 1.27 Multifamily
408 Multifamily
(428 units are allowed under existing zoning)
ESTIMATED STUDENT
POPULATION: 110
ELEMENTARY:
MIDDLE:
SENIOR HIGH:
53
24
33
SCHOOLS SERVING AREA OF APPLICATION
ELEMENTARY:
MIDDLE:
SENIOR HIGH:
Riverside Elementary — 1190 SW 2 Street
Frederick Douglass Elementary — 314 NW 12 Street
Jose De Diego Middle — 3100 NW 5 Avenue
Booker T. Washington Senior — 1200 NW 6 Avenue
All schools are located in Regi onal Center IV.
*Based on Census 2000 information provided by Miami -Dade County Department of Planning and
Zoning.
The following population and facility capacity data are as reported by the Office of
Information Technology, as of October 2005:
Riverside
Elementary
Frederick
Douglass
Elementary
Jose de Diego
Middle
Booker T.
Washington
Senior
% UTILIZATION
UTILIZATION NUMBER OF FISH DESIGN
FISH DESIGN FISH DESIGN PORTABLE CAPACITY
STUDENT CAPACITY CAPACITY STUDENT PERMANENT AND CUMULATIVE
POPULATION PERMANENT PERMANENT STATIONS RELCOATABLE STUDENTS"
1,103 147% 147%
749 0 1,976
1,129 * 151% 151%
577 772 75% 172 61% 1,454
604 *
1,022
1,046 *
1,543
1,576 *
1,043
2,270
78%
98%
100%
68%
69%
0
0
64%
98%
100%
68%
69%
2,490
4,363
*Student population i ncrease as a result of the proposed development
**Estimated number of students (cumulative) based on zoning/land use Jog (2001- present) and
assuming all approved developments are built; also assumes none of the prior cumulative
students are figured in current population.
Notes:
1) Figures above reflect the impact of the class size amendment.
2) Pursuant to the interiocal Agreement, only Riverside Elementary School meets the
review threshold.
PLANNED RELIEF SCHOOLS IN THE AREA
(Information included in proposed 5-Year Capital Plan, 2006-2010, dated July 2006)
Projects in Planning, Design or Construction
School Status
N/A
Projected Occupancy Date
Proposed Relief Schools
School Funding year
State School "GG-1" FY 06-07
(Jose De Diego Middle School relief)
(1,241 student stations)
[Note: City and District staff have located
and agreed on a City -owned site,
which much be approved by the City
Commission and School Board.]
OPERATING COSTS: Accounting to Financial Affairs, the average cost for K-12 grade students
amounts to $6,549 per student. The total annual operating cost for additional students residing
in this development, if approved, would total $720,390.
CAPITAL COSTS: Based on the State's September 2006 student station cost factors*, capital
costs for the estimated additional students to be generated by the proposed development are:
ELEMENTARY 26 x 19,589 = 509,314
MIDDLE Does not meet threshold
SENIOR HIGH Does not meet threshold
Total Potential Capital Cost $509,314
*Based on Information provided by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational
Facilities Budgeting. Cost per student stati on does not include land cost.
City of Miami
Legislation
PAB Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 07-00049mu Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE
SPECIAL PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 5, 9, 13 AND 17 OF
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, FOR THE
NORDICA ON 8TH PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 705, 709, 719-729 SOUTHWEST 12TH
AVENUE; 1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 AND 1177 SOUTHWEST
8TH STREET; 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152 AND 1162
SOUTHWEST 7TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO CONSTRUCT
AN APPROXIMATE 152 FOOT, 13 STORY HIGH MIXED -USE
STRUCTURE TO BE COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 387
TOTAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH RECREATIONAL
AMENITIES; APPROXIMATELY 4, 459 SQUARE FEET OF
RESTAURANT SPACE; APPROXIMATELY 11, 810 SQUARE FEET
OF RETAIL SPACE; AND APPROXIMATELY 494 TOTAL PARKING
SPACES; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FLOOR AREA RATIO ("FAR")
BONUSES; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: Approximately 705, 709, 719-729, SW 12th Avenue; 1125, 1145, 1151,
1161-1171 and 1177 SW 8th Street; 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152 and 1162 SW
7th Street
APPLICANT(S): Patrick Range, Esquire, on behalf of Calle Ocho, LLC
FINDINGS:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval with conditions*
PURPOSE: This will allow the development of of the Nordica on 8th project.
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2005, N. Patrick Range, Esquire, on behalf of Calle Ocho, LLC (referred
to as "APPLICANT"), submitted a complete Application for Major Use Special Permit for Nordica on 8th
(07-00049mu) (referred to as "PROJECT") pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance
No. 11000, for the properties located at approximately 705, 709, 719-729 SW 12 Avenue, 1125, 1145,
1151, 1161-1171 and 1177 SW 8 Street, 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152, 1162 SW 7 Street., Miami,
Florida, as legally described in "Exhibit A", attached and incorporated; and
WHEREAS, development of the Project requires the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit
pursuant to Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Large Scale Development Committee met on September 13, 2006 to consider the
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proposed project and offer its input; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Development Review Board met on September 20, 2006, to consider the
proposed project and recommended APPROVAL with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting held on October 3, 2007 Item No. 7,
following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB *-* by a vote of --- to --- (*-*),
recommending ---- as presented in PAB Resolution *-* of the Major Use Special Permit Development
Order as attached and incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare
of the City of Miami to issue a Major Use Special Permit Development Order as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A Major Use Special Permit Development Order, incorporated within, is approved
subject to the conditions specified in the Development Order, per Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance No.
11000, for the PROJECT to be developed by the APPLICANT, at approximately 705, 709, 719-729 SW
12th Avenue; 1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 and 1177 SW 8th Street; 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152
and 1162 SW 7th Street, Miami, Florida, more particularly described on "Exhibit A," attached and
incorporated.
Section 3. the project is approved for the construction of a mixed use multifamily residential
building of 387 residential units with approximately 338,246 square feet of residential floor area,
approximately 19,132 square feet of non-residential floor area, and a total of 477 total parking stalls.
The proposed structure will have a maximum height of 152 feet 0 inches NGVD at top of architectural
feature of the building; providing for certain floor area ratio ("FAR") bonuses.
Section 4. The Major Use Special Permit Application for the Project also encompasses the lower
ranking Special Permits as set forth in the Development Order.
Section 5. The findings of fact set forth below are made with respect to the subject PROJECT:
a. The PROJECT is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan,
as amended.
b. The PROJECT is in accord with the C-1 (Restricted Commercial) zoning classification of
Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended.
c. Pursuant to Section 1305.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, the specific site plan aspects of the
PROJECT that have been found by the City Commission (based upon facts and reports
prepared or submitted by staff or others) to adhere to the following Design Review Criteria
subject to the any applicable conditions in the Development Order herein:
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA APPLICABILITY COMPLIANCE
I) Site and Urban Planning:
(1) Respond to the physical contextual
environment taking into consideration
urban form and natural features; Yes No
(2) Siting should minimize the impact of automobile
parking and driveways on the pedestrian
environment and adjacent properties; Yes No
(3) Buildings on corner lots should be
oriented to the corner and public street fronts Yes Yes
II) Architecture and Landscape Architecture:
(1) A project shall be designed to comply with
all applicable landscape ordinances; Yes No
(2) Respond to the neighborhood context; Yes No
(3) Create a transition in bulk and scale; Yes No
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(4) Use architectural styles and details (such
as roof lines and fenestration), colors and
materials derivative from surrounding area; Yes Yes
(5) Articulate the building facade vertically
and horizontally in intervals that conform
to the existing structures in the vicinity. Yes Yes
III) Pedestrian Oriented Development:
(1) Promote pedestrian interaction; Yes Yes
(2) Design facades that respond primarily to
the human scale; Yes Yes
(3) Provide active, not blank facades. Where
blank walls are unavoidable, they should
receive design treatment. Yes Yes
IV) Streetscape and Open Space:
(1) Provide usable open space that allows for
convenient and visible pedestrian access
from the public sidewalk; Yes Yes
(2) Landscaping, including plant material, trellises,
special pavements, screen walls, planters and
similar features should be appropriately
incorporated to enhance the project. Yes Yes
V) Vehicular Access and Parking:
(1) Design for pedestrian and vehicular safety
to minimize conflict points; Yes Yes*
(2) Minimize the number and width of
driveways and curb cuts; Yes Yes*
(3) Parking adjacent to a street front should be
minimized and where possible should be
located behind the building; Yes Yes
(4) Use surface parking areas as district buffer. Yes N/A
VI) Screening:
(1) Provide landscaping that screen undesirable
elements, such as surface parking lots, and
that enhances space and architecture; Yes N/A
(2) Building sites should locate service elements
like trash dumpster, loading docks, and
mechanical equipment away from street front
where possible. When elements such as dumpsters,
utility meters, mechanical units and service areas
cannot be located away from the street front they
should be situated and screened from view to
street and adjacent properties; Yes Yes
(3) Screen parking garage structures with program
uses. Where program uses are not feasible soften
the garage structure with trellises, landscaping,
and/or other suitable design element. Yes Yes
VII) Signage and Lighting:
(1) Design signage appropriate for the scale
and character of the project and immediate
neighborhood; Yes N/A**
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(2) Provide lighting as a design feature to the building
facade, on and around landscape areas, special
building or site features, and/or signage; Yes N/A**
(3) Orient outside lighting to minimize glare to
adjacent properties; Yes N/A**
(4) Provide visible signage identifying building
addresses at the entrance(s) as a functional
and aesthetic consideration. Yes N/A**
VIII) Preservation of Natural Features:
(1) Preserve existing vegetation and/or geological
features whenever possible. Yes N/A
IX) Modification of Nonconformities:
(1) For modifications of nonconforming
structures, no increase in the degree
of nonconformity shall be allowed; Yes N/A
(2) Modifications that conform to current
regulations shall be designed to
conform to the scale and context of
the nonconforming structure. Yes N/A
*Compliance is subject to conditions.
** Not applicable at this time, subject to review and approval.
d. The PROJECT is expected to cost approximately $90,000,000, and to employ
approximately 89 workers during construction (FTE-Full Time Employees); the PROJECT will
also result in the creation of approximately 40 permanent new jobs (FTE). The PROJECT will
generate approximately $667,468 annually in tax revenues to the City (2007 dollars).
e. The City Commission further finds that:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City;
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities;
(3) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through
compliance with the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit;
(4) the PROJECT will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing
reasonably accessible to their places of employment;
(5) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities;
(6) the PROJECT will not negatively impact the environment and natural resources of
the City;
(7) the PROJECT will not adversely affect living conditions in the neighborhood;
(8) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety;
(9) based on the record presented and evidence presented, the public welfare will be
served by the PROJECT; and
(10) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT arising from safety and security,
fire protection and life safety, solid waste, heritage conservation, trees,
shoreline development, minority participation and employment, and minority
contractor/subcontractor participation will be mitigated through compliance with
the conditions of this Major Use Special Permit.
Section 6. The Major Use Special Permit, as approved and amended, shall be binding upon the
APPLICANT and any successors in interest.
Section 7. The application for Major Use Special Permit, which was submitted on July 3, 2007,
and on file with the Planning Department of the City of Miami, Florida, shall be relied upon generally for
administrative interpretations and is incorporated by reference.
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Section 8. The City Manager is directed to instruct the Planning Director to transmit a copy of
this Resolution and attachment to the APPLICANT.
Section 9. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are made with respect to the Project
as described in the Development Order for the PROJECT, incorporated within.
Section 10. The Major Use Special Permit Development Order for the PROJECT is granted
and issued.
Section 11. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution or the Development
Order is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of this Resolution or
Development Order which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 12. The provisions approved for this Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall
commence and become operative thirty (30) days after the adoption of the Resolution.
Section 13. This Major Use Special Permit, as approved, shall expire two (2) years from its
commencement and operative date.
Section 14. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.
DEVELOPMENT ORDER
Let it be known that pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended (the "Zoning Ordinance"), the Commission of the
City of Miami, Florida, has considered in a public hearing, the issuance of a Major Use Special Permit
for Nordica on 8th (07-00049mu) (referred to as "PROJECT") pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of
Zoning Ordinance No.11000, for the properties located at approximately 705, 709, 719-729 SW 12th
Avenue; 1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 and 1177 SW 8th Street; 1118, 1124, 1136, 1140, 1152 and
1162 SW 7th Street, Miami, Florida, as legally described in "Exhibit A", attached and incorporated, is
subject to any dedications, limitations, restrictions, reservations or easements of record.
After due consideration of the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Board and after due
consideration of the consistency of this proposed development with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan, the City Commission has approved the PROJECT, and subject to the following
conditions approves the Major Use Special Permit and issues this Permit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed PROJECT is a mixed use development to be located at approximately 705, 709,
719-729 SW 12th Avenue; 1125, 1145, 1151, 1161-1171 and 1177 SW 8th Street; 1118, 1124, 1136,
1140, 1152 and 1162 SW 7th Street, Miami, Florida. The PROJECT is located on a gross lot area of
approximately 2.99± acres and a net lot area of approximately 2.19± acres of land (more specifically
described on "Exhibit A", incorporated herein by reference). The remainder of the PROJECT's Data
Sheet is attached and incorporated as "Exhibit B.
The proposed PROJECT will be an approximate 152 foot, 13 story high mixed -use structure to
be comprised of approximately 387 total multifamily residential units with recreational amenities;
approximately 4, 459 square feet of restaurant space; approximately 11,810 square feet of retail space;
and approximately 477 total parking spaces; providing for certain floor area ratio ("FAR") bonuses.
This Major Use Special Permit encompasses the following Special Permits and request:
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701. Definition (8) and ARTICLE 9,
Section 914, Sub -Section 914.1 Dwelling unit, square footage, and off-street parking bonuses for
contribution to Affordable Housing Trust Fund; exceptions, to allow an increase up to twenty (25)
percent of additional floor area as a development bonus of approximately 19,629.93 square feet, the
user shall make a non-refundable bonus developer contribution of twelve (12) dollars and forty (40)
cents per square foot for a total amount of $243,411.13 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
administered by the City of Miami;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (9) and ARTICLE 5,
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Sect. 502. PUD districts; minimum area, maximum densities and maximum floor area ratios permitted
(a)(c), to allow up to 20 % increase of floor area ratio, for an increase of approximately 56,291.5 square
feet of floor area;
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 17, Section 1701, Definition (1), for residential
development involving in excess of two hundred (200) units;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 6, Section 625.3, to allow the construction of a new
development in SD-25 districts;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 6, Section 614.3, to allow the construction of a new
development in SD-14, SD-14.1 districts;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article 4, Section 401, C-1 Restricted Commercial,
Class II Special Permits required, to allow an increase of the maximum allowed footprint of 40 % the
Gross Lot Area to 60% GLA;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per Article SD-14, Latin Quarter Commercial -Residential and
Residential District, Section 614.3.5 (3), Building footprint, Class II Special Permit required, to allow an
increase of the maximum allowed footprint of 40 % the Gross Lot Area to 60% GLA;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 15, Section 1512. Class II Special Permit required for
waiver of design standard and guidelines, to allow a waiver of City of Miami Off-street Parking Guides
& Standards, only for reduction of required backup distance in driveway isles from 23 feet to 22 feet;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 908, Sub -Section 908.2, and Access, to
allow driveways of width greater than 25 feet;
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 927. Temporary structures, occupancies, and
uses during construction, criteria for special permits, to allow temporary structures, occupancies, and
uses reasonably necessary for construction such as construction fence, covered walkway and if
encroaching public property must be approved by other city departments;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 906, Sub -Section 906.9. Temporary special
events; special permits; criteria, to allow temporary carnival, festival, fair or similar type event on
privately owned or City -owned land such as a ground breaking ceremony;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 916, Sub -Section 916.2.1. Temporary special
event parking, to allow parking for temporary special event such as ground breaking ceremonies;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 918, Sub -Section 918.2. Temporary off-street
offsite parking for construction crews, criteria, to allow temporary off-street offsite parking, for
construction crews working on a residential -commercial project under construction, within C-1 or more
permissive zoning district;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 920, Sub -Section 920.1.2. Limitations on
occupancy of mobile homes, to allow parking of mobile homes, trailers or manufactured homes, when
authorized for security or other purposes in connection with land development such as construction
trailer(s) and other temporary construction offices such as watchman's quarters, leasing and sales
centers;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per, ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5, Sub -Section 10.5.4.3, C-1 Restricted
Commercial, Temporary Signs (3), to allow temporary development signs;
CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.6, Sub -Section 10.6.3.14. SD-14,
SD-14.1, SD-14.2 Latin Quarter Commercial -Residential and Residential District, Temporary Signs (3),
to allow temporary development signs;
REQUEST, for waiver of CHAPTER 36 NOISE, Section 36-6 Construction Equipment (a) permitting the
operation of construction equipment exceeding the sound level of a reading of 0.79 weighted average
dBA at any time and/or day subject to the City Manager Exception pursuant to Section 36-6 (c) and all
the applicable criteria;
REQUEST for applicable PHASED PROJECT, subject to qualifications by the Director of the Planning
Department, at the written request of the property owner (s)
REQUEST for applicable MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT, that the following conditions be required at
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the time of issuance of Shell Permit instead of at issuance of Foundation Permit:
- The requirement to record in the Public Records a Declaration of Covenants and/or
Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas
and facilities will be by the property owner and/or a mandatory property owner association;
- And the requirement to record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of
a Unity of Title.
Pursuant to Articles 5, 9, 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, approval of the requested
Major Use Special Permit shall be considered sufficient for the subordinate permits requested and
referenced above as well as any other special approvals required by the City which may be required to
carry out the requested plans.
The PROJECT shall be constructed substantially in accordance with plans and design
schematics on file prepared by MSA ARCHITECTS, INC., dated August 29, 2007; said design may be
permitted to be modified only to the extent necessary to comply with the conditions for approval
imposed herein; all modifications shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director
prior to the issuance of any building permits; and
The PROJECT conforms to the requirements of the zoning designations R-3 (Multifamily
Medium Density Residential) w/SD-12 (Special Buffer Overlay District); C-1 (Restricted Commercial)
District with w/SD-25 (SW 8TH St. Special Overlay District); SD-14 (Latin Quarter
Commercial -Residential and Residential Districts), as contained in the Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended. The existing comprehensive plan future land use
designation on the subject property allows the proposed uses.
CONDITIONS
1) Meet all applicable building codes, land development regulations, ordinances and other
laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of a building permit including the required
Affordable Housing Trust fund contribution of 19,629.93 square feet times $12.40 per square foot for a
total amount of $243,411.13 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund administered by the City of Miami.
2) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the option of the
Department, and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems; further
submit a report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction, demonstrating
how the Police Department recommendations, if any, have been incorporated into the PROJECT
security and construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director why such recommendations
are impractical.
3) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue indicating
APPLICANTS coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the Department of
Fire -Rescue in the review of the scope of the PROJECT, owner responsibility, building development
process and review procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire protection and life safety
systems, exiting, vehicular access and water supply.
4) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of Solid Waste
that the PROJECT has addressed all concerns of the said Department prior to the obtainment of a
shell permit.
5) Comply with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan (including a
Contractor/Subcontractor Participation Plan) submitted to the City as part of the Application for
Development Approval, with the understanding that the APPLICANT must use its best efforts to follow
the provisions of the City's Minority/Women Business Affairs and Procurement Program as a guide.
6) Record the following in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida, prior to the issuance of
a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy, a Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and
facilities will be by the property owner or a mandatory property owner association in perpetuity.
7) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the City with a recorded copy of the MUSP
permit resolution and development order, and further, an executed, record able unity of title or
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covenant in lieu of unity of title agreement for the subject property; said agreement shall be subject to
the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.
8) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that includes the
following: a temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy; a construction noise
management plan with an enforcement policy; and a maintenance plan for the temporary construction
site; said plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the
issuance of any building permits and shall be enforced during construction activity. All construction
activity shall remain in full compliance with the provisions of the submitted construction plan; failure to
comply may lead to a suspension or revocation of this Major Use Special Permit.
9) In so far as this Major Use Special Permit includes the subordinate approval of a series of
Class I Special Permits for which specific details have not yet been developed or provided, the
applicant shall provide the Planning Department with all subordinate Class I Special Permit plans and
detailed requirements for final review and approval of each one prior to the issuance of any of the
subordinate approvals required in order to carry out any of the requested activities and/or
improvements listed in this development order or captioned in the plans approved by it.
10) If the project is to be developed in phases, the Applicant shall submit an interim plan,
including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land occupying future phases of
this Project in the event that the future phases are not developed, said plan shall include a proposed
timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
11) Pursuant to design related comments received by the Planning Director, the applicant shall
meet the following conditions: a) Provide a continue sidewalk paving materials across vehicular areas
and ramp driveway up to the sidewalk within the landscape verge; b) Provide plans showing how the
amount of curb cuts in the proposal will be mitigated in order to minimize vehicular / pedestrian
conflicts; c) Articulate the pedestrian sidewalk to give dominance to the pedestrian realm over the
vehicular areas. Vehicles shall rise to the sidewalk level with ramping beginning at the outer edge of
the curb, with the ramp slope being the maximum allowed by Public Works; d) Reduce the height
and/or introduce additional step backs that will soften the impact of this project on the neighboring
properties, e) Provide a new landscape plan indicating what types of materials that are being
proposed to screen the parking garage. A continuous canopy of shade trees to S.W. 7th Street shall
be provided close to the edge of curb in the public right of way (at no greater than 33' on center) to
provide a buffer for pedestrians from vehicular traffic, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
12) Pursuant to comments by the City of Miami Public Works Department, the following
conditions shall be required of the applicant: (a) S.W. 12 Avenue: Coordinate with the Florida
Department of Transportation for any proposed improvements and replacement of any damaged
sidewalk, pavement and curb and gutter. (b) S.W. 7 reet: Coordinate with the the Florida Department
of Transportation for any proposed improvements and replacement of any damaged sidewalk,
pavement and curb and gutter. (c) S.W. 7 Street: Coordinate with the the Florida Department of
Transportation for any proposed improvements and replacement of any damaged sidewalk, pavement
and curb and gutter
13) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Development Order, record a certified copy of the
Development Order specifying that the Development Order runs with the land and is binding on the
Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
THE CITY SHALL:
Establish the operative date of this Permit as being thirty (30) days from the date of its
issuance; the issuance date shall constitute the commencement of the thirty (30) day period to appeal
from the provisions of the Permit.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The PROJECT, proposed by the APPLICANT, complies with the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan, as amended, is consistent with the orderly development and goals of the City of
Miami, and complies with local land development regulations and further, pursuant to Section 1703 of
City of Miami Page 8 of 9 Printed On: 9/26/2007
File Number: 07-00049mu
the Zoning Ordinance:
(1) the PROJECT will have a favorable impact on the economy of the City; and
(2) the PROJECT will efficiently use public transportation facilities; and
(3) the PROJECT will favorably affect the need for people to find adequate housing reasonably
accessible to their places of employment; and
(4) the PROJECT will efficiently use necessary public facilities; and
(5) the PROJECT will not negatively impact theenvironment and natural resources of the City;
and
(6) the PROJECT will not adversely affect public safety; and
(7) the public welfare will be served by the PROJECT; and
(8) any potentially adverse effects of the PROJECT will be mitigated through conditions of this
Major Use Special Permit.
The proposed development does not unreasonably interfere with the achievement of the objectives
of the adopted State Land Development Plan applicable to the City of Miami.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
City of Miami Page 9 of 9 Printed On: 9/26/2007
"Exhibit A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOTS 3 THROUGH 17, BLOCK .30, "AMENDED PLAT OF BLOCK 30 (SF
EMORYJ. CARTER'S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 27 & 30 OF THE
LAWRENCE ESTATE LAND CO.'S SUBDIVISION" ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 40, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MFAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
LESS THE SOUTH 10 FEET THEREOF, FOR ROAD PURPOSES.
CALCULATIONS
"Exhibit B"
Project Data Sheet
PROPOSED ZONING; 5O - 14. c-1 / 5D-25. AND 1:2-3 / SD-I2
LATIN QUARTER
(EXISTING MIXED ZONINGS SO-14, 0-I / 50-25, R-3 / SD-12 )
•--..._ .. _.._ ... ...
i nEr1QT AREe�A�9s�.'"'f
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maxim SOTOACK PROV460 $E786CK
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- PROFIT MS 1210 AV 14JE) 10'-0-
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•710 OI
PRORT (APITTIr1b G-1 / 60.25 Z1GM6) _1O'-O'
- 610E BAST PROPERTY Lae A9/rTt46
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- 6A9C PAR • (3.14) 6RG66 1.0( AREA
• (2.'10) /OS40
• 20Sp02 Sr. - 20 E PLO BOWS • 62201 PAP.
• (0.20) 205062
• 40A46.4 5.44. SY.
•231( AFFORDABLE HOUSING FWD
• (0]6) PAR
• 0,25) 203062
• 501105 Sr.
TOTAL ALLO SADL€ FAR sD-14 • 2944E0 344
$D-14 Z01d4G
- PR0P09EC FAR
- PROPOSED FAR
TOTAL PROPOSED
SO.14
OI 19D-25 5051
• PRoPp5E0 PAR
- 5ROPO9EO FAR
• TOTAL PROPOSED
C-1 / SD-25
R-3 / so-12 ZONIYS
- PROPO•sED FAR
TOTAL PROPOSED
306A640t Sr.
20562.16 SF.•
{Rr3LlNTIALI•
(lESICIDITIAL)rU4l.
FOR NONRESIVENC
• 15.12024 Sr.
FOR RESIDENTIAL
• IRO,MOJSO Sr.
FM FOR
•
-
PA ZKNG WC/PM
PARKINS PROV4EED ,
RESIDENTIAL PARKINS.
I SP /Err OR I ER • =Pt • 211 SPACE'S
1 OP A ER • 1557E • PS SPACES
I SP /3 BR • 11x1 • N SPACES.
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SUCTOZAL •!61 SPACES
eA9Q0R By ta•AR5 O Pict
LEVEL 1 34 SPACES Q IH:1
LEVEL 2 100 SPACES C] 41C1
LEAN 3 a9s•acs rsucr
C-1 / 50-25 ZO1 4413
- BASE FAR • (1.12) 6R059 LAT AREA
• (1.121 344
6sJ26a SF..
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• (010) 64)266
• 1.2.525.4 S.P.
-20R AFFORDABLE HOVHNS FAA'
• (O.Rs) FAR
• (015) 64126A
• 16011 SP.
TOTAL ALLOWABLE PAR o-VSP-2S • $2984 _
.m.s1.4,ot.at.
•
FOR NON-RESIDENT
• 3AL237 SP.
FOR REVOENTIAL
• Qb,12o.M SP.
FAR FOR
. F._
FOR RLS10ENTIAL
•.20.1EZ1E SP. .
PAR •
• I30/52A6 SP..
• 931.3:T4T! SP.
VI5ITOR(1De TOTAL 1L2. Or Lf973)
• •J1 SPACES
SIBTOTAL REOVpED FOR RES1. DB'ubm..
• 426 SPACES M Ho.)
COSAVERVAL PARKING, S6269 SP)
1- RESTAURANT (4,45a-3p00.2MIa 6r)
•AS. PER SECTION 514.2.1)2 PAGE 2044 PRP.
NO. L4. YOHINS 0417131ARC . GLTY 0P 41143.1I,
R,0RIOA
"M4 Sr. / 200 • 12 SPACES
2- RETAIL U6]s9 - 4,4341 • 11,610 SP.
11A0 Sr. / 90O • 40 SPACES
SUBTOTALS 12.40 • 52 SPACES
LESS FOX OP N:TFRH. (5044) • 5 SPAccs
•AS PER 80NGGTi0N 61441.1JJ. PASS 264E S44P.
R. IAZ01ONs ORDNANCE CITY Cr MMANI.
SLBTOTAL REQUIRED FOR COMERCIAL.
.41 SPACES (2 44C)
R-3 / 50-12 ZONNG
• eA5e PAR • (0.15) S0056 LOT AREA
• (0.75) 10410
• 14,2465 SP.
- SO 15 FN? BONS • (0_20) FAR.
• (020) 142465
• 3644.1 SP.
-2515 AFFORDABLY HOMO
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• (0.23) 4 .2455
• 5562J513F.
TOTAL ALLD1AABLE PAR R•O 140-12 •2 . g'-
TOTAL ALLOWABLE FAR F(R 11.6 W140,E me
- SATAR • 2,5145150 Sr.
SE
- 20 fE PVC/ PORDB • 56241So Sr.
- 2514 AFFORDABLE
II8L9E15PNm • 1056455 SP.
TOTAL ALLOWABLE PAR. 406)13(3 EP
TOTAL RE01. '0 PARKNG• 426 • 41 SPACES
•475 SWAGES
01KA)NOEi4 11 PO
TOTAL PROVOB,
PARK4i^ 4n RPACE6
11 HCJ
BOAC REQUIRED
LOADNG PROVIDED
- BERTH 014815404( TV x OS' x IS SW
PRSr BERTH • 60A00 sr.
SBGOND BOLTS • 50000 - 100000 SP.
TNFTD OEMS • 100000 - 35000E SP.
Po.exo1 BERM • 230.000 - 300.000 SY.
4 SERVE OF 1x x 9!' x IS' WISH
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• 544704 SY 024
MAX. BALING PVIGHTi
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.
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