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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II Project DescriptionOff Brickell Major Use Special Permit Article II. Project Description A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application Forms; Supplementary Materials 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study Off Brickell Major Use Special Permit A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application Forms; Supplementary Materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development or activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. Off Brickell is a mixed -use development proposed for a parcel of land containing 3.016 acres or 131,366 square feet of land. It is located on S.W. 1st Avenue (Brickell Way), between S.W. 13th Street (Coral Way) and S.W. 15th Road. The proposed development will consist of: (i) a 10- story building containing 213 hotel units; (ii) a 9-story building containing 133,733 square feet of Class A office space; (iii) 101,043 square feet of retail, including 4,685 square feet of restaurant; and (iv) a 6-story parking garage (with an additional underground parking level) that will provide a total of 414 parking spaces with a recreational deck on the top floor. The vision for the project is to create an urban center within the larger Brickell community that will provide its guests and tenants a beautifully designed place to work and stay, while also providing a gathering place to dine and shop for local residents. In addition to its superb design, the project offers a unique and attractive location that will be a destination for many. The property is surrounded by the already established Brickell Avenue business district and its emerging residential, entertainment, and restaurant component, a lush pedestrian park (Simpson Park), and an affluent residential community. The property also offers convenient access to a Metrorail and Downtown Metromover Station. Also nearby is the new mixed -use Mary Brickell Village development, which this development will compliment to serve the growing Brickell area population. This all-inclusive, upscale, project is designed to attract guests through its key central location within the urban sector of the City of Miami, and its close proximity to the Brickell Avenue business district. At the same time, the project will cater to the demand of the growing Brickell area population by providing these individuals with an opportunity to stay, gather, shop, and dine in close proximity to their work and home. (c) Aside from possessing a formidable location from a marketing standpoint, this project also possesses a unique opportunity for bridging the gap between the Brickell Avenue business district and the residential communities lying south and west of Simpson Park. In fact, the Applicant has met with each of the neighborhood groups and associations to present the project to them and obtain their feedback on design and for ways to incorporate their daily lives into the project. Daily life service establishments/tenants will be targeted to provide the area residents with everyday services. Additionally, the plans include lush tropical landscaping of the entire perimeter of the project, proper lighting to allow safe and comfortable access to the shops, restaurants and cafes at night. The hotel tower will front S.W. 15th Road allowing the hotel guests to overlook beautiful Simpson Park. Retail and restaurant uses will be included along portions of the perimeter of the hotel tower. The office tower will front S.W. 1st Avenue and also provide retail and outside dining along the perimeter. The retail component will be present on the first and second floors allowing diners to shop before or after their dining experience. A parking garage will sit betweenboth towers housing 414 parking spaces with a service area for the needs of both buildings. All service vehicles will be directed to enter the building on the west -side of the project over the MDTA right-of-way. All other vehicles will be allowed to enter through the SW 1st Avenue and SW 15th Road entrances. Through a well thought out marketing and operational plan, Off Brickell will provide life to the area by day and by night. General location map, showing relation of the site or activity for which special permit is sought to major streets, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project or activity and the like. A location map and aerial map, indicating the surrounding streets and properties, are included in Article I. (d) A site plan containing the title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow and, based on an exact survey of the property drawn to a scale of sufficient size to show: The Site Plan is located under Tab B, Article III. (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements and section lines; The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the survey located under Tab A, Article III. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; The exact location of all existing structures located on the property is shown on the survey located under Tab A, Article III. (3) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow for the development is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis attached hereto as Appendix 1. Essentially, vehicular access for all users will be from SW 1s1 Avenue. The hotel tower, however, will have an additional drop- off access point located on SW 15th Road. All service, loading, and delivery vehicles will access the garage from the west -side of the project over the MDTA right-of-way. The internal circulation ramps are located within the property and will provide an efficient and secure access for all users. The primary pedestrian drop-off area for the hotel tower is located at the center of SW 15th Road. Heading east along this road will be engaging retail and restaurant pedestrian access through use of large canopy shade trees, decorative paver walkways, site furniture and lighting to ensure a safe and enjoyable pedestrian experience. Heading north along SW 1 St Avenue, an engaging retail arcade with canopy trees and decorative paver walkways will be provided. Outside dining will be provided along the south end of SW 1s1 Avenue. Large canopy trees will provide shade and buffer from the street. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas: Off-street parking will be located in the 6-story parking structure (with an additional underground parking level) located between the hotel and office towers. This parking garage will have a total of 414 parking spaces. The parking spaces provided are 117 spaces in excess of current code requirements. Loading/delivery areas will be provided on the ground level, The garage will contain 4 loading bays, with sizes and clearance in compliance with the City of Miami Code. (e) (5) Recreational facilities locations; The development has a recreation deck on the top deck of the parking garage. The deck will feature a swimming pool, whirlpool, restrooms, and a sun deck area. Lush tropical landscaping will include raised planters for vegetation and shade pavilions will be located at optimum locations on the deck. Additionally, a 1,300 square foot wellness center (fitness facility) will be located on the 6th floor of the hotel tower. All facilities will obviously be made available to the hotel guests. The recreation deck is shown under Tab B, Article III. (6) All screens and buffers; Heading east along 15th Road, pedestrians will find large canopy trees providing shade along the pedestrian access adjacent to the retail and hotel lobby. Canopy trees will continue north along S.W. 1st Avenue and west along Coral Way. The west -side of the project, along the Metrorail, although primarily planned for a service entrance, will also include landscaping. Additionally, Landscape buffers will be used along the ground level of the parking garage. (7) Refuse collection areas; (8) Free-standing containers will be provided for the entire project. All waste will be collected on the service level of the parking garage and the City of Miami will access these receptacles through the west entrance of the project. Access to utilities and points of utility hookups; Access and connection to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab C, Article III. Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses. The various permitted uses include hotel, retail, restaurant and office uses. (2) Ground coverage by structures. Ground coverage by the structure is 41% of the total gross lot area. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (g) (1) The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off-street loading spaces shown in (d) above. The total number of off-street parking spaces provided is 414 spaces. Derivation of the numbers of off-street parking spaces is shown under Project Criteria, located under Tab E, Article III. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. Maximum density is 500 units per acre. Hotel units, however, are permitted at a 2 to 1 ratio, and therefore, 1000 units per acre would be permitted. The project density (213 hotel units) is approximately 40 hotel units per acre. If common facilities (such as recreation areas of structures, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the development, statements as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. All common facilities provided will be maintained by the overall property manager and/or the hotel operator. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewage plans. (i) (i) Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab C, Article III. Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of units, sizes and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria included under Tab E, Article III. Typical floor plans for the hotel units, as well as all elevations and sections, are included in the following sheets under Tab E, Article III. Plans for signs, if any. The project will include "signature" signs for the hotel building as well as for the retail areas. A package of uniform design guidelines will be submitted to ensure that signs are uniformly designed. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. The landscape plans are found under Tab E, Article III. (1) Plans for recreational facilities, if any, including location and general description of building for such use. (m) The development has a recreation deck on the top of the parking garage, which features a swimming pool, whirlpool, restrooms, and a sun deck area. Lush tropical landscaping will include raised planters for vegetation and shade pavilions will be provided in optimum locations on the deck. Additionally, a 1,300 square foot wellness center (fitness facility) will be located on the 6th floor of the hotel tower. All facilities will obviously be made available to the hotel guests. The recreation deck is shown under Tab B, Article III. Such additional data, maps, plans or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. Al] pertinent and required drawings are submitted with this Application and are located under Tabs B and E, Article III. (n) Such additional data as the Applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations and sections depicting the architectural character of the buildings are included in Sheets A13 through Alb and are located under Tab E, Article III. A rendering showing the entire project is also included in Article III. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report (a) Property ownership or ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit. Statement of Ownership and Beneficial Interest Within the Boundaries of the Area Proposed for the Major Use Special Permit is provided in Article I. (b) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of the unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. (c) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the boundary survey is included under Tab A, Article III. (d) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utility lines, existing land use and general topography and physical features. (e) The existing features and utility lines are shown on the Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab A, Article III. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study located under Tab C, Article III. Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab E, Article III. (fj Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The existing zoning designation for the property, pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000, is SD-7. Page 37 of the Zoning Atlas is located in Article I and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the property is Restricted Commercial and is shown on the Land Use Map located in Article I. The comprehensive plan designation and zoning are consistent with each other. 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan. (a) Relationships of the concept plan to surrounding, existing and proposed future uses, activities, systems and facilities (transportation, recreation, view corridors, pedestrian systems, service systems and similar uses). Article II contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements and transportation access. Building elevations and sections showing the proposed materials vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets is included in the drawings submitted with this Application. The list of drawings submitted is found under Tab E, Article III. (b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. This project conforms to the SD-7, Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial Residential District, designated for this property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms to the zoning designation in effect for this property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1/4-mile of the site, or an area including the major intersections to be impacted by the site, whichever is larger. The Traffic Impact Analysis is attached as Appendix I. (b) Economic impact data shall be provided, including estimates for construction costs, construction employment and permanent employment and shall demonstrate that the .proposed development is favorable to the economy, public services, environment and housing supply of the City. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab D, Article III. (c) A housing impact assessment. (1) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are proposed in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code. The project will incorporate energy saving features such as insulation in the envelope, tinted glass and timed outside lighting all in compliance with Florida Energy Code. The project will incorporate energy saving features such as insulation in the envelope, tinted glass and timed lighting all in compliance with the Florida Energy Code. (2) Historic Buildings. There are no historic structures located on the property. (3) Environmental Impacts. The project is not located within an Environmental Preservation District.